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Volume 24 - No. 37 • 2 Sections - 16 Pages

SEPTEMBER 22-28, 2017 Also published in LOS ANGELES, LAS VEGAS, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY

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Despite protests, Duterte won’t declare nationwide martial law

by NESTOR

CORRALES Inquirer.net

MALACAÑANG on Thursday, Sept. 21, said President Rodrigo Duterte was not planning to declare martial law nationwide amid growing protests against his administration’s war on drugs and alleged human rights violations.

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella issued the stateFIFTH VISIT. President Rodrigo Duterte went to Marawi City on Thursday, Sept. 21, his fifth visit ment as the country observes since government troops started fighting with Islamic State-inspired terrorists on May 23. Just National Day of Protest. a day before, the military said that the fighting was nearing its end with the retaking of major strongholds of the Maute Group and its supporters.

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ONE VOICE. Supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte from Olongapo City do the fist-bump gesture at the Plaza Miranda in Quiapo, Manila where other rallyists will gather to show their support to the President in observance of the National Day of Protest on Thursday, Sept. 21.

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Cayetano defends PH drug war, will discuss issue before UN

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DATELINE Senate GOP makes last-ditch effort to repeal Obamacare

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FROM THE AJPRESS NEWS TEAM ACROSS AMERICA

New bill gives states more autonomy over health care funding, slashes Medicaid funding THIS year, congressional Republicans have been looking to act on its years-long party pledge of repealing the Affordable Healthcare Act (aka Obamacare) by implementing the party’s own health care bill.

In March, the House proposed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which would have repealed major parts of Obamacare and would have left 23 million Americans uninsured, failed to garner majority support and was viewed as too restricting.

Republicans then amended the AHCA and PAGE A4

G. VISAYA DANA SIOSON

New York Consul General Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega and Foreign Affairs Sec. Alan Peter Cayetano during a press briefing at the Philippine Consulate General in New York on Thursday, Sept. 21.

AJPress photo by Momar G. Visaya

DEPARTMENT of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, who is New York to attend 72nd UN General Assembly, met with members of the FilAm and Manila-based media at a press briefing held Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the Philippine Consulate General.

Cayetano is set to discuss the Philippine government’s campaign against illegal drugs before the United Nations (UN) on Saturday, Sept. 23. He is expected to deliver the chief executive’s message for the international community to unite against terrorism, nuclear weapons and other common threats

DFA: No Filipino casualties in deadly Mexico quake

by DANA

SIOSON AJPress

THE Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it has not received any reports of Filipino casualties in the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Mexico on Tuesday, September 19.

More than 200 people were killed and a still undetermined number of individuals were injured in the powerful tremor that toppled

buildings in the country, including the heavily damaged Philippine Embassy in Mexico.

The embassy occupies the first two floors of an eight-story office building in the Cuauhtémoc neighborhood near the city center.

Philippine Ambassador to Mexico Eduardo de Vega said that the embassy sustained damages and all the embassy staff were able get

out of the building unhurt when debris started to fall. They were also able to check the condition of the 60-member Filipino community in Mexico City.

“We are all a bit shaken but otherwise all of us from the embassy are all right,” De Vega said in a message to Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano.

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Filipino veterans of WWII to be given highest honor by Duterte tackles drug war, CHR budget in meeting with US envoy Congress in Oct. AROUND 260,000 Filipino and FilipinoAmerican soldiers fought Axis powers during World War II, helping bring the U.S. and Allied forces to victory. Now over seven decades later, Filipino veterans of World War II will officially be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal.

On Wednesday, October 25, Filipino veterans of World War II will be presented the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor the U.S. can bestow, by leaders of the U.S. House and Senate in honor of their services and sacrifices during the war.

As previously reported by the Asian Journal, only around 18,000 of the Filipino WWII veterans are still alive today. An estimated 2,000 to 6,000 are still living in the U.S. “The United States is indebted to the serPAGE A3

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SIOSON AJPress

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, September 20, met with United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim and discussed various issues concerning some of the administration’s policies.

A Palace statement released on Thursday, September 21, said among the issues tackled include the Philippine government’s “strong policies” against illegal drugs and terrorism in the country.

During their meeting, Kim told Duterte that he understands the challenges being faced by the administration in fighting drug menace.

Kim further cited the need to facilitate the investigation of drug-related deaths “to ensure continued people’s confidence in the governPAGE A2

U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim with Pres. Rodrigo Duterte Philstar.com photo by Krizjohn Rosales

“We will stick with the theme, which talks about peace, stability and a more equitable share of wealth. Yes, I will be talking a little bit about the campaign against drugs,” Cayetano said. “We’re going to assure the world that things are going to be done according to the rule of law, that human rights are going to be respected but we’re also going to tell the world that they cannot judge from their point of view. They have to judge from the Filipino point of view and how drugs are affecting Filipinos.”

During the event, Philippine Permanent Representative to the UN Teodoro Locsin, Jr. said Cayetano will also discuss the need to address the threats posed by the Islamic State, as well as the PAGE A3

Filipina appointed to Trump admin’s Community Development Advisory Board

by AJPRESS U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intent to appoint a Filipina community leader to a key administration post, the White House announced on Friday, Sept. 15.

Faith Bautista, the president and CEO of the National Diversity Coalition (NDC) and the National Asian Faith Bautista American Coalition (NAAC), will be appointed as a member of the Community Development Advisory Board, which advises the U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CFDI) Fund on policies and activities.

Bautista will serve a term of four years on the board.

The CDFI Fund was created to promote economic development and revitalization in America’s underserved and distressed low-income communities.

Through its programs and resources, the CDFI Fund supports real estate developments, businesses, health care facilities, workforce training centers, and jobs in urban and rural areas across the PAGE A4

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PAGE A1 ment.”

In response, Duterte affirmed that anti-drug operations have been always within the bounds of the law.

The president also maintained that the administration “never condone” abusive policemen, citing the arrest order against the officers involved in the killing of 17year-old Kian Loyd Delos Santos.

He further reiterated his commitment to end the “vicious and toxic” drug problem, which he said, could destroy a “fragile Philippine Republic.”

Kian was killed in an alleged shootout during an anti-illegal drug operation last month in Caloocan City, but CCTV footage and testimonies of witnesses challenge the enforcers’ claim.

The U.S. official previously ex-

pressed concern over the “tragic” deaths of teenagers at the hand of cops, calling for a “full investigation and accountability” from people responsible for the incidents.

While U.S. President Donald Trump lauds Duterte for his “unbelievable job” in cracking down narcotics, several high U.S. officials condemned the so-called drug war in the Philippines, including former U.S. President Barack Obama.

The drug war criticisms became the subject of the apparent rift in the two countries’ relationship, with Duterte accusing the U.S. government of meddling with the Philippines’ affairs in usually profane-laced speeches.

CHR budget During his meeting with the U.S. envoy, Duterte also clarified that he “never directed” Congress to cut the budget of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (CHR) next year. The president noted that while he may be the chief executive, he cannot control the decisions of the legislative body.

Last week, the House of Representatives voted to cut the CHR’s 2018 budget from the original P678 million to a measly P1,000 in an apparent bid to cripple the agency, which has been highly critical of the drug war—a move that sparked criticisms and fueled public anger.

But on Wednesday, the House restored the budget of the CHR. It also restored the P365 million budget of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and P1.2 billion of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) for 2018 after both received the same P1,000 budget.

Terrorism Concerning terrorism threats in Mindanao, Kim expressed Washington’s “all-out support” for the Philippines in its fight against terrorism.

In turn, Duterte thanked the U.S. government for its assistance and assured that it would be put to good use.

A decades-long ally of the Philippines, the U.S. has been providing technical assistance to Filipino troopers battling pro-Islamic State (IS) extremists in Marawi City, Mindanao.

Washington also recently donated P730 million ($15 million) in humanitarian aid for the ongoing relief operations and rehabilitation of the besieged city.

PH ATHLETES AT ASEAN PARA GAMES. Filipino athletes join the parade at the opening of the 9th ASEAN Para Games held at Bukit Jalil, National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday, September 17.

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Despite protests, Duterte won’t...

PAGE A1 “Kung sinasabing pinaplano ang martial law, hindi po (If people are speculating that martial law is in the works, no),” Abella said in an interview with GMA 7’s morning show Unang Hirit.

He echoed the President’s remarks that he would only expand the coverage of martial law if the protests turn violent, including the presence of destruction of properties.

“Again and again, inulit niya hindi iyan ang patutunguan natin. Only…ang sinabi lang iyong katulad nung ano… ‘yung sinabi na is allowing nga for the protest, huwag lang malaglag sa ano—huwag sa violence and the destruction of property, in which case the response will be firm,” he said.

(Again and again he has said that that is not the road we are going to take. He only said that he is allowing protests as long as they do not lead to violence and destruction of property, in which case, the response will be firm.)

Duterte had earlier said he would be forced to declare martial law nationwide if the communist rebels bring their armed struggled to the streets.

Abella cited that the President had been trying to reach out with the communists.

“In fact simula’t sapul po (from the very beginning) the President has tried to reach out to just about everybody, left to right,” he said.

“Sa simula’t sapul po ang President has been very, very inclusive and one thing, in his line,

a comfortable life for all. In other words, damang dama po ng Presidente ang hinaing ng tao and again and again, especially he is against sa ano… iyong corruptions, crime and iyong pagaabuso,” he added.

(From the very beginning, the President has been very, very inclusive and one thing, in his line, a comfortable life for all. In other words, the President really feels the disapproval of the people to corruption, crime and abuses.)

Duterte on May 23 declared martial law in the entire Mindanao after the Maute terrorists attacked Marawi City in a bid to establish the caliphate there. The fighting between government troops and the Islamic State-inspired terrorists have been ongoing for almost four months now.

DFA: No Filipino casualties in deadly...

PAGE A1 In a statement, Cayetano offered its sympathy and prayers to Mexico.

“The people of Mexico are again in our thoughts and prayers today,” the Philippines’ top diplomat said.

“We offer our sympathies to the Mexican Government and to those who lost their loved ones in this tragedy.”

According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.1 quake was centered near the Puebla state town of Raboso,

about 76 miles (123 kilometers) southeast of Mexico City.

This came around two weeks after a powerful 8.1 magnitude quake hit the country last September 7, killing 90 people.

It also falls on the 32nd anniversary of the deadliest quake that hit Mexico and left roughly 10,000 people dead in 1985.

The U.S. government also extended its condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the incident.

“Our thoughts and prayers

are with the people of Mexico affected by today’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake and other recent natural disasters. We stand ready to provide assistance should our neighbors request our help,” U.S. State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said.

“Our embassy in Mexico City has sent out public messages to U.S. citizens in Mexico, and the embassy stands ready to provide consular assistance to any U.S. citizens who may have been affected,” she added.

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US postpones the delivery of rifles to PH

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SELFIE WITH THE DFA CHIEF. Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano grants a selfie opportunity to some Filipinos residing in the United States of America while strolling outside the Philippine Consulate General Office in New York on Thursday, September 21.

Malacañang photo by King Rodriguez

Cayetano defends PH drug war...

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continuing missile test launches and detonations by North Korea.

Likewise, the Philippines’ top diplomat will share the government’s efforts in protecting the rights and promoting the welfare of Filipino migrant workers.

“For this general assembly, the president has decided to focus on domestic issues such as the war in Marawi,” Cayetano said, responding to a question if President Duterte will attend next year’s UN meeting. “The President made a vow in the past, rather a statement, of not stepping on U.S. soil specially in that argument with then President Obama but President Trump has invited him and we have good relations so I do not know right now if he will consider it in the future.”

At the briefing, Cayetano discussed the Duterte administration’s independent foreign policy initiatives focusing on putting the national interest in the center of it all; placing priority on the welfare, protection and convenience of the overseas Filipino workers and the country’s economic diplomacy.

For the last part, the secretary said President Duterte has instructed the members of the economic team to “show what the Philippines has to offer, how we’re making business easier

and that policy is consistent”.

Trade has grown with the eU, China, Japan according to the secretary, and they are looking at the potential of more intra-Asean trade.

“Basically, it’s what businessmen want – no corruption, no unpredictable policy framework, infrastructure and peace and order. Of course, the elephant in the room is human rights,” Cayetano said.

“The war on drugs, the campaign against criminality is not a campaign to violate anyone’s human rights, but to protect the rights of all 105 million Filipinos,” he added. “The responsibility of the President is first and foremost to the Filipino people and keeping them safe.”

The Foreign Affairs secretary is also scheduled to deliver a high policy address at the Asia Society and attend meetings with the Asean along with bilateral meetings with partners on the sidelines of the general assembly.

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Cayetano’s participation in this annual event marks his first appearance in the world stage since he assumed as Secretary of Foreign Affairs earlier in June.

The UN has repeatedly condemned the Philippine government’s crackdown on narcotics

over its linked alleged summary killings and human rights abuses.

Just last week, UN high Commissioner for human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al hussein said he is “gravely concerned” about Duterte’s “open support for a shoot-to-kill policy” against crime suspects.

But in response, Malacañang said that Al hussein’s claims run counter to what Duterte has ordered, stressing that Duterte “has categorically and repeatedly said that there is no shootto-kill order.”

Other meetings Locsin said Cayetano will also attend the 4th ASeAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Pacific Alliance Foreign Ministers Meeting; the 41st Annual Meeting for Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77; and the ASeANMercosur Foreign Ministers Meeting.

In addition, Cayetano is expected to host an informal ASeAN Foreign Ministers Meeting and attend the bloc’s meeting with the president of the 72nd UN General assembly and the UN Secretary General.

Cayetano will likewise have bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Belgium, Colombia, hungary, Ireland, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Poland, the United Arab emirates and the Vatican.

The United States has put on hold the delivery of thousands of rifles to the Philippines due to concerns over the drug war killings and alleged human rights violations in the country.

This was according to Philippine National Police (PNP) Deputy Director General Archie Francisco Gamboa on Tuesday, September 19, during the Senate hearing on the proposed budget for 2018 of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the PNP. “The recent predicament that we have [is that we have] 27,000 [rifles] supposedly ready for delivery to the PNP – Sig Sauer basic assault rifles, 5.56,” Gamboa said. Sig Sauer is a firearms manufacturer based in the U.S. “The U.S. State Department

has put on hold the delivery of thousands of basic assault rifles to the Philippine National Police (PNP) because of alleged human rights violations linked to the war on drugs in the country,” the PNP official added.

According to Gamboa, the Philippine government had not yet paid the purchase. he noted, however, that the police may have to conduct a new bidding process to purchase weapons as it already obligated the funds.

Last year, Washington reportedly halted its firearms transaction with Manila after U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his intention to oppose it.

Cardin cited the supposed thousands of extrajudicial killings linked with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s

controversial campaign against illegal drugs as grounds to halt the deal. hitting back at Washington, Duterte, who has been critical of the U.S., then called the country officials behind the decision “fools” and “monkeys.” earlier in May, Cardin and another U.S. Senator, Marco Rubio, filed a bill seeking to restrict the export of arms from Washington to Manila, citing Duterte’s “deeply alarming” war on drugs “that has horrified the international community.”

Their proposed Philippines human Rights Accountability and Counternarcotics Act of 2017 aims to “restrict the exportation of certain defense articles to the [PNP],” and to “work with the Philippines to support civil society and a public health approach to substance abuse,” among others.

Filipino veterans of WWII to be given...

PAGE A1 vice, bravery, and perseverance of Filipino veterans of World War II. Their sacrifices were left untold in the United States for decades, as they fought for recognition by the country they served,” said Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-hawaii), who first introduced the bill to the chamber in 2015.

“I am proud that we can correct the record today, and finally honor the service and sacrifice of these heroes and their families, and ensure they are never forgotten.”

Senator Mazie K. hirono (Dhawaii), who also introduced the bill, called the medal presentation a “culmination of decades of work to honor these veterans for their service to our country.”

“These veterans and their families overcame many challenges in their fight for compensation, family reunification, and verification of wartime service. I look forward to participating in the ceremony to provide this long overdue recognition next month,” said hirono.

The Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Medal Act of 2015, also known as S. 1555, was signed into law by former President Barack Obama on December 15, 2016.

The bill secured the complete approval from Congress on Nov. 30, 2016, after it was passed by the United States house of Rep-

resentatives where it received 312 co-sponsors. Pushing for the bill in the house were Gabbard, Rep. Judy Chu (D-California), and former Rep. Mike honda (D-California).

Gabbard said on the Congress floor prior to the house voting, “These loyal and courageous soldiers suffered, sacrificed, fought, and gave their lives alongside their American counterparts throughout the war.”

“We’ve waited far too long to recognize these heroes who deserve this honor.”

The Senate first made a unanimous vote to approve the bill on July 13, 2016 — sponsors included hirono, Dean heller (R-Nevada), Brian Schatz (D-hawaii), and former Senator harry Reid (D-Nevada).

Upon the success of the Senate’s vote, Minister and Consul Patrick Chuasoto of the embassy of the Philippines in Washington, D.C, called it a “significant step forward in the long battle for due recognition of our veterans who courageously fought side by side with the Americans in the defense of freedom and democracy.”

Among other ethnic military groups that have been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal are the Tuskegee airmen, the Navajo Code Talkers, and the Women Air Service Pilots among others, according to Cecilia Gaerlan, founder and executive

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) Photo from House.gov

director of the Bataan Legacy historical Society, as previously stated by the Asian Journal.

Taking part in the October 25 bipartisan and bicameral ceremony are house Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York), and house Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California). The ceremony will take place in the emancipation hall in Washington D.C. at 11:00 a.m. eST and will be live streamed on speaker.gov/live.

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California drug price bill sweeping in scope, lacking in muscle A CAliforniA bill headed to the governor’s desk may be the most sweeping effort in the nation to shine a light on drug pricing, but it lacks the muscle being applied in other states to directly hold those prices down.

The idea behind the law is that if everyone knows when and why prices are rising, political leaders eventually will be more empowered to challenge those increases.

“Transparency is a longerterm play. it’s about building political will, getting more information and helping build the case for the changes that we need” in order to have more sustainable drug prices, said Ted lee, a senior fellow at Yale University’s Global Health Justice Partnership, which recently released a report on steps states can take to reduce drug prices.

Some experts have said transparency alone is not enough to bring down drug prices, and more extensive changes are needed.

“We need really far-reaching reforms that say ‘sorry, pharma, we’ve had enough. We’re not going to do it your way. We’re going to do it our way,’” said Peter Maybarduk, director of the Global Access to Medicines Program at Public Citizen, a consumer watchdog group. The group wants sweeping changes at the federal level that would reduce spending on drugs, such as allowing Medicare to negotiate prices with drug companies and limiting market exclusivity on certain pharmaceuticals.

The California measure would put a spotlight on drug prices from different angles, imposing reporting obligations on both insurers and drug manufacturers.

The campaign for the bill brought together some unlikely political allies in the California State Capitol this year: Consumer advocates, insurers, employer groups, labor unions and even a prominent billionaire environmentalist shared the same platforms at press conferences, urging legislators to force drug manufacturers to disclose and justify their high prices.

Gov. Jerry Brown has about a month to decide whether to sign the bill. Brown rarely comments publicly about legislation before he takes action, but a spokesman, Brian ferguson, said the governor’s office had worked

closely with legislative staff on the bill.

The pharmaceutical industry remains fiercely opposed to the legislation and has vowed to lobby the governor against it.

The measure “will not improve the accessibility or affordability of medicines for patients,” Priscilla VanderVeer, deputy vice president of public affairs for the Pharmaceutical research and Manufacturers of America (PhrMA), said in an email.

Under the proposed law, pharmaceutical companies would be required to give state agencies and insurers 60 days’ notice if they planned a price increase of more than 16 percent over two years on drugs with a wholesale cost of $40 or higher. And they would have to explain the reasons for the increase.

Manufacturers would also have to report the introduction of certain high-priced drugs to market, explain their marketing plans for the product and say if it is an improvement on drugs that are already available.

Health plans would be obliged to report to state regulators on the drugs with the highest annual cost increases and document how much drug spending factored into their premiums.

Yale’s lee said both price control and transparency laws play important roles in regulating prescription drug costs. Ellen Albritton, a senior policy analyst at families USA, said transparency measures such as California’s bill are a “key part” of what is needed for the U.S. to get drug prices under control. She said various actions by states, taken together, build the case for federal action.

This year, at least two states have passed laws that tackle high drug prices head-on and may have a more immediate effect on consumer costs than the California measure, lee said.

Maryland and new York, for example, passed laws this year that use a variety of legal levers to impose financial penalties or require discounts if prices are too high.

Maryland’s law empowers the state’s attorney general to take legal action if it determines drugmakers are “price gouging” on generic drugs. A violation by the company could trigger refunds to consumers and a fine for the manufacturer.

The new York law introduces a drug price cap in the state’s Medicaid program and would require rebates on drugs that exceed their limits, according to a Yale University analysis.

The California bill’s author, Sen. Ed Hernandez (D-Covina), said he didn’t believe price controls were the right approach. “i still believe in the basic tenet of free enterprise,” he said. “The market should play itself out.”

But California’s bill is more comprehensive in some ways than other states’ laws. it requires new reporting in the private and public insurance markets and encompasses generic, brand-name and specialty pharmaceuticals. other state laws affect only one payer, as in new York, or one subset of drugs, as in Maryland.

Vermont has a transparency measure, passed last year, that mandates reporting on a narrower subset of drugs than California’s proposal. nevada’s recently passed drug price law requires disclosures from insulin makers.

Hernandez, who chairs the state Senate’s health committee, said the California bill could be a national model for drug price policy because transparency works to bring costs down. Consumers across state lines will benefit from California’s law, he said. “i encourage the federal government, especially California’s representatives in the U.S. House and Senate, to consider similar legislation as we continue this discussion at a national level,” Hernandez said.

He said industry opposition to his bill has been fierce, with “legions” of lobbyists clogging Capitol hallways and full-page ads in local newspapers during the final days of the legislative session, which ended friday.

Despite the industry’s resistance, Hernandez said, the effort to address high drug costs had bipartisan support and rallied players who are usually at odds on other matters. “it has become a huge coalition because it’s impacting everybody,” he said.

This story was produced by Kaiser Health News, which publishes California Healthline, an editorially independent service of the California Health Care Foundation.

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Canelo-GGG fight ends in controversial draw in one of the biggest fights of the decade, WBC, WBA, iBf and iBo world middleweight champion Gennady ‘Triple G’ Golovkin of Kazakhstan and ring middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez of Mexico fought a thrilling and very close 12-round fisticuffs that lived up to the hype on Saturday night, Sept. 16 at the TMobile Arena in las Vegas.

The fight ended in a draw — by itself would be acceptable to a lot of fans for both camps although it left pretty much everything hanging — but the real story and what made the fight controversial was the score of boxing judge Adelaide Byrd who had it 118-110 in Canelo’s favor, giving only two rounds to Golovkin who pressured Canelo all night and appeared to hurt Canelo at some point in the fight. Judge Dave Moretti awarded the fight to Golovkin with a 115-113 score while Don Trella had it a draw 114-114. in the post fight interviews, both Golovkin, who retained all his belts, and Canelo, wanted a rematch which at this point is the most logical thing to do to bring closure their rivalry. The sequel would not probably happen until May next year when the traditional Mexican Cinco de Mayo festivities play host to boxing’s biggest fights.

Canelo boxed well most of the

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fight to neutralize Golovkin’s aggression which made most of the rounds close. in the championship rounds however, Canelo seemed to gain the upperhand by connecting vicious punches

on Golovkin whose famous granite chin was able to withstand Canelo’s bombs.

The fight ended with both fighters raising their hands in victory. (Dr. Ed de la Vega)

Filipina appointed to Trump admin’s Community...

PAGE A1 county. nAAC is a HUD-approved homeowner, small business and consumer advocacy organization serving the country’s 18 million Asian Americans, and the nDC is an organization of community organizers, faith-based leaders, nonprofit directors, and business owners working collectively for greater financial equality and empowerment for underserved groups. The organization works

with corporate and government leaders to advocate for opportunities in homeownership, small business, and financial literacy for all groups.

Under both nDC and nAAC, Bautista advocates in the halls of Congress, in the California legislature and in front of key federal legislators, such as the federal reserve, fDiC, oCC, fHfA, fTC, fCC and SEC and among America’s fortune 500 corporations, as a major voice for the Asian

American community. She is a member of the office of Thrift Supervision Minority Depository institutions Advisory Committee and sits on the low-income oversight Board for the California Public Utilities Commission. faith is the host of “owning a Piece of America,” a television program that focuses on financial and consumer education, lifestyle and health education, and community and government relations.

Senate GOP makes last-ditch effort to...

PAGE A1 reintroduced it in June as the Better Care reconciliation Act of 2017. in July, the Senate rejected the bill, along with its scaled-back “skinny repeal” version.

Despite failure to garner support for each incarnation of the bill, republicans are not giving up just yet.

The latest edition of the GoP health bill comes from republican senators lindsey Graham (r-S.C.), Bill Cassidy (rla.), Dean Heller (r-n.V.) and ron Johnson (r-W.i.) who on Wednesday, September 13, released a new draft that is looking for a vote within the next two weeks.

The bill, which has been nicknamed “Graham-Cassidy,” would repeal “the structure and architecture of obamacare and replaces it with a block grant given annually to states,” according to a statement released

by Graham.

That essentially means that states are given more control over the allocation of funds to “best take care of the unique health care needs of the patients in each state.” it would also eliminate obamacare’s individual insurance mandate and drastically scale back its expansion on Medicaid.

Graham-Cassidy represents a last minute effort to propose a GoP answer to obamacare as the party’s power to pass a health care bill through a partyline vote expires on September 30.

Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, along with fellow congressional GoP leaders, haven’t made a decision on the bill, but he indicated that if the bill gains the support of 50 of the 52 republican senators, he will bring the bill to the floor for consideration.

The announcement comes just days after Sen. Bernie Sanders (i-VT) and 16 Senate Democrats introduced a Medicare for All bill that proposes to expand the federal government’s role in the American health care system, as the Asian Journal previously reported. obamacare advocates acknowledged the program’s pitfalls but spoke of its potential if given the chance to refine the current system.

The American Association of retired Persons (AArP), the nation’s largest nonpartisan organization for Americans 50 and older, criticized Graham-Cassidy for eliminating tax credits that help all consumers, especially older ones, afford insurance premiums. nearly 6.1 million Americans aged 50-64 get their coverage through states’ health insurance exchanges, and 3.2 million of those consumers are now eligible receive tax credits for health insurance coverage, which reduce premium and outof-pocket expenses.

The AArP released a statement on Tuesday, September 19, that said that Graham-Cassidy would “undermine the consumer protections which millions of Americans have benefitted from and rely on today,” also denouncing its proposal to cut Medicaid, which covers more than 17.4 million Americans.

According to the AArP’s Public Policy institute, Graham-Cassidy would slash between $1.2 trillion and $3.2 trillion in Medicaid spending over the next two decades, which could force states to cut back on home and community-based services or reduce eligibility for coverage.

“Changing Medicaid into a per capita cap financing or block grant structure would endanger the health, safety, and care of

millions of individuals who depend on the essential services provided through Medicaid,” the AArP said. “We urge to vote no on [Graham-Cassidy] and instead ask the Senate to continue its work through the bipartisan market stabilization efforts.”

Before the election, Americans were almost evenly divided on the ACA — 46 percent approved of the ACA while 51 percent disapproved, according to an october 2016 poll from Pew research.

However, according to an ABC/Washington Post poll released in 2017, 61 percent of Americans said they’d prefer if lawmakers kept obamacare intact and work on improving the program. Moreover, 79 percent said that President Donald Trump — who has made it a priority to repeal and replace obamacare — should try to make obamacare work instead of letting it fail.

Anthony Wright, executive director of consumer health advocacy coalition Health Access, said that improving the current healthcare system offers a host of benefits for different communities, including immigrants and lower-income families that depend on programs like Medicaid, which was expanded in 2016 through obamacare.

“We’re not looking just to maintain [obamacare], but to make improvements,” Wright said in a press call in August.

“We need improvements in the way of extended care to immigrant children, approval to extend Medicaid to young adults regardless of citizenship status, getting better transparency over prescription drug process…if we could maintain that, and not have these egregious cuts, we can focus on steps moving forward and ways to improve on the current system.”

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Trillanes tells Duterte: ‘You’re checkmate’

by Dana

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MANILA - With his alleged Singapore bank accounts proven to be non-existent, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said it’s now checkmate for his accuser, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

“Mr. Duterte, pusoy ka na.

Checkmate ka na. Wag ka na magpalusot (Mr. Duterte it’s checkmate. Stop making excuses),” said Trillanes, who has been highly critical of the president.

On Monday, September 18, Trillanes flew to Singapore to personally disprove the chief executive’s allegations that the senator has millions of undeclared wealth in several foreign accounts.

Duterte earlier claimed that the opposition senator owns a bank account at the branch of DBS Bank in Alexandra Retail Center in Singapore, containing “193,000.” The president did not specify the currency of the said amount.

According to Duterte, the senator’s alleged account with the DBS in Singapore is numbered 178000296012 and is under the name “Antonio F. Trillanes.”

The president also accused the senator of having several accounts in Shanghai, China; Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland; the Cayman Islands; and the British Virgin Islands.

But in a statement on Tuesday, September 19, Trillanes said the bank teller of DBS Bank in Alexandra Retail Center, Singapore, confirmed that “no such accounts exist” when he inquired about the bank accounts mentioned by Duterte.

The senator added that he also inquired if there was an account, either existing or closed, under the names “Antonio F. Trillanes

Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV

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IV” or “Antonio F. Trillanes.”

“Ang sagot muli ng teller ay (The teller responded), ‘No such accounts exist.’ Ito ay narinig at nasaksihan ng ilang media reporters na kasama ko sa pagtatanong ko sa bank teller (This was heard and witnessed by media reporters who accompanied me in inquiring the bank teller ),” Trillanes said.

The senator also tried to go to a branch of Hongkong Shanghai Bank Raffles but said such bank office does not exists.

Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson and broadcaster Erwin Tulfo previously shared a post from media site “Davao Breaking News” saying Trillanes opened an account with “Hongkong Shanghai Bank” in its Raffles Branch in Singapore on July 2013.

“Pinuntahan naman namin ang HSBC sa Raffles Blvd. pero ATM lang ang meron doon (We then checked the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation at Raffles Blvd. but there’s only an ATM machine there). A quick check at the HSBC Singapore website showed that there is no HSBC Raffles Branch,” Trillanes

added.

He then claimed that unfounded accusations against him were just a way to divert attention from the allegations that the president’s son, Paolo Duterte, and son-in-law, Manases Carpio, were involved in drug smuggling.

“Maliwanag na nagsisinungaling si Duterte at gawa gawa lang nila ang mga paratang niya na meron akong mga foreign bank accounts (It’s clear that Duterte is lying about his accusations that I own foreign bank accounts),” he said.

‘I made it up’ But hours after the senator debunked the president’s claim, Duterte admitted that he intentionally announced the wrong account number to “fool” Trillanes.

In a live interview on staterun PTV-4, Duterte said that the 178000296012 he previously mentioned was was merely a “product of his mind.”

“Trillanes, ganito ‘yan: Ang actual account number from Mocha and Erwin is 1178000281602.

Binasa ko. Binawasan ko ng number. Wala ito imbento lang (Trillanes, this is how it goes: The actual account number from Mocha and Erwin is 1178000281602.

I read it. I cut a number. I made it up),” the president said.

He then laughed at the senator for going to Singapore “out of desperate attempt” to disprove his claims.

“Kita mo siya ngayon (Look at him). He’s desperate. Pumunta ng Singapore, mag-gastos lang para propaganda lang (He went to Singapore and spend for a propaganda),” Duterte added.

In response, Trillanes said: “Buti naman umamin siya na sinungaling siya (Good thing he admitted that he’s a liar).”

House panel junks Bautista impeachment rap

by Dana

SioSon AJPress

MANILA - The House Justice Committee on Wednesday, September 19 dismissed the impeachment complaint against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chief Andres Bautista.

Twenty-six members of the committee voted on the complaint filed by lawyer Ferdinand Topacio and former Negros Occidental representative Jacinto Paras of the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) to be insufficient in form.

Only Representatives Harry Roque of Kabayan party-list and Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu, who are also the endorsers of the complaint, moved to declare the impeachment raps sufficient in form.

The Comelec chief was accused of alleged culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust.

The complaint against him stemmed from allegations of his estranged wife, Patricia Paz Bautista, that he had about one billion pesos of undeclared wealth in his 2016 Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Networth (SALN).

According to the committee, the complainants used the wrong verification form when they the said their allegations “are true of our knowledge and belief on the basis of our reading and appreciation of documents and other records pertinent thereto.”

The complainants should have indicated personal knowledge on their allegations that are based

on authentic documents.

Topacio and Paras filed substitute verification to correct what they had originally filed but the committee rejected the motion to adopt it.

Other lawmakers noted that the submission of a substitute verification proves that there is a defect in the complaint.

Oriental Mindoro Rep. Doy Leachon pointed out that there was “no leg to stand on” since the motion to adopt the substitute verification form was rejected.

“There was tacit, implicit, implied and expressed admission that the verification was defective, in view of the filing of motion to amend the previous verification,” Oriental Mindoro Rep. Doy Leachon said.

Because the motion to admit the substitute verification was denied, Leachon added that the complaints has “no leg to stand on.”

Majority leader Rudy Fariñas, meanwhile, pointed out that it was Comelec chief’s wife, Patricia, who should be the complainant, and not Topacio and Paras who “do not have personal knowledge.”

Fariñas also warned of perjury case, saying that the complainants stated that “in their first verification, [allegations are] based on knowledge and belief and upon reading of documents.”

“And then papalitan nila (they would change it to) personal knowledge based on authentic records. If you look at the allegations, most of them are not their own personal knowledge… sev-

Comelec Commissioner Andres Bautista says the commission is “business as usual” after the House of Representatives junked the impeachment complaint against him.

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eral paragraphs are quotations from newspaper accounts,” he added.

Fariñas further pointed out that the complaint was “improperly filed” because it was addressed to the House of Representatives and not the House Committee on Justice.

In an interview after the hearing, Bautista’s wife she is disappointed but undeterred by the dismissal of the impeachment complaint against her husband.

“It is something that is expected. Because again, from my experience, as Andy said, he knows many different people in very high places. And this is proof of that,” Mrs. Bautista said.

“So I’m not surprised. Am I disappointed? Yes. Am I deterred?

Absolutely not,” she added.

Arum won’t pay Pacquiao for fight in Philippines

by Dino

Maragay Philstar.com

TOP Rank Inc. chief Bob Arum is open to the possibility of Manny Pacquiao fighting the Philippines as the boxer desires.

But the veteran promoter isn’t willing to pay the Filipino icon for it.

Speaking recently to boxingscene.com’s Steve Kim, Arum said Pacquiao isn’t keen on fighting Jeff Horn again in Australia or even in Las Vegas, adding that his fighter only has his sights on his home country.

“Pacquiao up to this point made it plain he’s not coming over to fight in Australia,” said Arum. “No, he doesn’t want to fight in Vegas, either.”

Pacquiao is reportedly planning to hold the rematch with Horn — who pulled off a shocking win over him last July — in the Philippines in December.

According to a source, he has offered the Australian $3 million to defend the WBO welterweight championship against him at the massive Philippine Arena in Bulacan.

But the money won’t come out of Arum’s pocket.

“He wants to fight in the Phil-

Manny Pacquiao and promoter Bob Arum

ippines and with the peso being 52 pesos to the dollar — how the hell is everybody going to get paid, let alone him?” Arum continued.

“I would love to do a big fight for him in Manila or someplace else in the Philippines but the problem is don’t expect me to pay for it,” he continued.

When Pacquiao fought Horn at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia last July 2, it was the government of Queensland that shelled out a significant amount of money to finance the bout. They are willing to do it one more time, but only if Pacquiao

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fights Horn again in Brisbane.

However, Pacquiao is insisting on doing the rematch in the Philippines and has turned to the Department of Tourism for possible financial backing, something Arum confirmed.

“The tourism board in the Philippines has told us they’ll do everything to help promote the fight except put up money. You’ve got to respect that,” Arum said.

And that’s all Pacquiao’s promoter has so far.

“I’m not at a standstill (with Pacquiao) but he’s made his position clear, the world goes on,” he said.

READY FOR PROTESTS. Members of the Manila Police Department are given last minute instructions before their deployment to keep the peace during the holding of a huge protest rally at the Rizal Park on Thursday, Sept. 21. ManilaTimes.net photo by John Micah Sebastian

132 Filipinos repatriated from hurricane-struck Caribbean

MANILA — About 132 Filipinos who were rescued from the hurricane-struck British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Sint Maartens arrived in Manila on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

The Philippine government evacuated the Filipino hurricane survivors from Puerto Rico hours before Hurricane Maria entered American territory.

“It was really a race against time as we had to make sure the plane takes off before Hurricane Maria slams into Puerto Rico,” Chargé d’Affaires Patrick Chuasoto said.

The Philippine Airlines flight left Puerto Rico at 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 and made a technical stop in San Francisco before making its way to Manila.

According to DFA spokesperson Robespierre Bolivar, among the Filipino evacuees are three pregnant women, two elderly passengers, an infant and a passenger who needed a wheelchair upon arrival.

Consul Katrina Borja Martin, along with the four-team member from the Philippine Embassy in Washington, were also on the flight.

“We praise and thank God for the successful rescue and repatriation of our hurricane-stricken kababayans from the Caribbean,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said in a statement.

Cayetano noted this is the first repatriation that the Philippines

undertook in the Americas as a result of a natural disaster.

More than 1,000 Filipinos in Puerto Rico and other islands in the Caribbean are advised to brace for Hurricane Maria.

“We strongly reiterate our advice to the Filipino communities along the path of Hurricane Maria to prepare as best as they can, follow the directives of local authorities, and track the storm’s progress,” Chuasoto said.

The category 4 to 5 hurricane is forecasted to directly hit Puerto Rico with winds of 247 kilometers per hour and violent storm surges.

It will also affect the British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Patricia Lourdes Viray/Philstar.com)

‘End’ to Marawi clashes seen

MARAWI CITY—Diminishing exchanges of gunfire in this city on Thursday, Sept. 21 between government forces and the Islamic State (IS)-inspired Maute Group seem to indicate that the end of clashes between the two sides is nearing.

Locals residing a few kilometers away from the fighting zone have noticed “the volume of gunfire and explosions is declining compared to the previous days.”

The military had launched its “final push” to finally retake the city from the terrorist Maute Group

that had pledged allegiance to the IS and wanted to gain a foothold in the country.

It said it has retaken two key sites in the city — the Islamic center and the Bato mosques — from the group that was holing up there.

Other operations resulted in a successful rescue of two hostages several days ago, including the priest Chito Soganub, who were among more than a hundred people held by the Maute bandits for almost four months.

Soganub was recovered by

government troops near the Bato mosque together with another hostage — a teacher — on Saturday evening, Sept 16, officials said.

The plight of the remaining hostages is still unknown.

Reports received by The Manila Times said there were “105 hostages” being held by the Maute Group, although the military claims there are only about 60.

The military said it will clear first about 10 hectares still being occupied by the terrorists. (ManilaTimes.net)

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Martial law madness

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FORTY-FIVE years and five presidents later, Filipinos were once again called to appreciate the genuine meaning of democracy as they commemorate the day when former Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos declared martial law in the Philippines on September 21, 1972.

However, this year’s celebrations seem different from what Filipinos are used to.

Only work and classes in public offices and schools throughout the Philippines were suspended on Thursday, September 21. It is not a holiday—President Rodrigo Duterte clarified—but a day of protest.

The president made this declaration on Tuesday, September 19, after hearing that his critics bared plans to hold rallies to condemn the killings tied to the government’s war on drugs and and his declaration of martial law in Mindanao..

For Duterte, he said that he will protest because many “yellows” (officials aligned with the opposition Liberal Party), in various government agencies are “very corrupt.”

On Monday, September 18, several senators, members of the Cabinet during former Pres. Benigno Aquino III’s administration, and the Magdalo party-list group convened to launch a new multisectoral organization, #TindingPilipinas, to protest “draconian policies of the Duterte administration.”

Former Civil Service Commission Chair Karina Constantino-David described #TindingPilipinas as

“a coalition of coalitions of different groups seeking to expand nationwide and reach the grassroots.”

“We lay the wrongdoings we see around us on the doorstep of the President. We also recognize that he is not doing this alone and that there are many others helping him along on this destructive path for whatever motives. But the end result is the same: national degradation,” #TindigPilipinas said in a statement of unity.

“We must overcome fear and apathy. We must summon our heritage of courage. We must speak out and unite in protest over the wrongs being committed,” the group added.

While some leaders and their loyal followers refuse to take a breather from political quagmire to remember the September 21 martial law anniversary, there are still those who marked this day to remember the wretched moments of the martial law era, especially for the people who have to endure it.

As painful as it is, remembering lessons from the martial law inspires Filipinos to never let it happen again. To do so, Filipinos must see this day as neither a political rally nor a spiritual event.

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They must see it as a day of unity through reflective observance to move past differences and iniquities and help move the nation into the right direction.

Through these reflections, let’s hope Filipinos realize their collective goals as a nation and how every one plays a crucial role in making them come true. (AJPress)

Narcissistic personality disorder: what we need to know NARCISSISTIC. We hear this word in our The Fil-Am everyday life lately.

We hear this as an Perspective adjective describing today’s generation — the “I,” “me,” and “myself.”

We also hear this in Gel SantoS-ReloS reference to certain stages of a person’s life — when one’s consciousness and priorities revolve around him/herself more than anything else for developmental reasons.

As a toddler at the age of two, the child begins to find out that he/she is a person separate from his mother, and asserts that by testing how much he/she can push people around to get what he/she wants.

This is again pronounced during adolescence when teens begin to define who they are as individuals, oftentimes going against the norm or authorities to do just that.

These are normal, age-appropriate phases in one’s development, but does not mean all people end up having narcissistic personality disorder.

We also hear the word “narcissistic” in the news lately, used to define somebody whose thoughts, words, motivations and actions are all about him and him alone as the center of the universe.

But what really is a narcissistic personality disorder as doctors and scientists define it? What are the symptoms

Analysis and Commentary Yen Macabenta A CHARACTER in the fine film, “Sideways,” has written a novel, which he has entitled, The Day After Yesterday, meaning, of course, today.

On September 21, 2017, the 45th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by President Ferdinand Marcos on September 21 (or 23), 1972, has been dubbed “A national day of protest” by President Duterte. To allow for participation in protest actions against the government, and to show his seriousness, he declared it a no-work and noclass day across the archipelago.

To explain what this means and to calm down nervous businessmen, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella announced that work in government offices and classes in public schools and universities are suspended today. Abella stressed that it is not a special non-working holiday.

Suspensions in private companies and private schools are up to the discretion of their respective

and causes of this disorder? How does it affect the person’s day to day relationships, his job, how he operates in his world?

Let me share with you these facts that I got from Mayo Clinic.

Do you know of anybody exhibiting these symptoms?

Narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder in which people have an inflated sense of importance, a deep need for admiration and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of ultraconfidence lies a fragile self-esteem that’s vulnerable to the slightest criticism.

A narcissistic personality disorder causes problems in many areas of life, such as relationships, work, school or financial affairs. You may be generally unhappy and disappointed when you’re not given the special favors or admiration you believe you deserve.

Others may not enjoy being around you, and you may find your relationships unfulfilling.

Although the cause of narcissistic personality disorder isn’t known, some researchers think that in biologically vulnerable children, parenting styles that overemphasize the child’s specialness and criticize fears and failures may be partially responsible. The child may hide low self-esteem by develop-

ing a superficial sense of perfection and behavior that shows a need for constant admiration.

Symptoms Narcissistic personality disorder is one of several types of personality disorders. Personality disorders are conditions in which people have traits that cause them to feel and behave in socially distressing ways, limiting their ability to function in relationships and other areas of their life, such as work or school.

If you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may come across as conceited, boastful or pretentious. You often monopolize conversations. You may belittle or look down on people you perceive as inferior. You may feel a sense of entitlement — and when you don’t receive special treatment, you may become impatient or angry.

You may insist on having “the best” of everything — for instance, the best car, athletic club or medical care.

At the same time, you have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism. You may have secret feelings of insecurity, shame, vulnerability and humiliation. To feel better, you may react with rage or contempt and try to belittle the other person to make yourself appear superior.

Or you may feel depressed and moody because you fall short of perfection.

Many experts use the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published

by the American Psychiatric Association, to diagnose mental conditions.

This manual is also used by insurance companies to reimburse for treatment.

DSM-5 criteria for narcissistic personality disorder include these features: • Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance • Expecting to be recognized as superior even without achievements that warrant it • Exaggerating your achievements and talents • Being preoccupied with fantasies about success, power, brilliance, beauty or the perfect mate • Believing that you are superior and can only be understood by or associate with equally special people • Requiring constant admiration • Having a sense of entitlement • Expecting special favors and unquestioning compliance with your expectations • Taking advantage of others to get what you want • Having an inability or unwillingness to recognize the needs and feelings of others • Being envious of others and believing others envy you • Behaving in an arrogant or haughty manner Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence, it’s not the same. The disorder crosses the border

of healthy confidence into thinking so highly of yourself that you put yourself on a pedestal and value yourself more than you value others.

When to see a doctor When you have narcissistic personality disorder, you may not want to think that anything could be wrong — doing so wouldn’t fit with your selfimage of power and perfection. People with narcissistic personality disorder are most likely to seek treatment when they develop symptoms of depression — often because of perceived criticisms or rejections.

If you recognize aspects of your personality that are common to narcissistic personality disorder or you’re feeling overwhelmed by sadness, consider reaching out to a trusted doctor or mental health provider. Getting the right treatment can help make your life more rewarding and enjoyable.

Complications of narcissistic personality disorder, if left untreated, can include: • Relationship difficulties • Problems at work or school • Depression • Drug or alcohol abuse • Suicidal thoughts or behavior *** Gel Santos Relos is the anchor of TFC’s “Balitang America.” Views and opinions expressed by the author in this column are solely those of the author and not of Asian Journal and ABS-CBN-TFC. For comments, go to www.TheFil-AmPerspective.com, https://www. facebook.com/Gel.Santos.Relos

On which side of history do you stand? Which is your team?

management.

This, he said, is the government’s response to “Tindig Pilipinas.”, the newly formed coalition of Duterte opponents and critics who plan to speak up on pressing issues and denounce the government’s alleged ‘antipeople policies.’

For his part, former Senator Juan Ponce Enrile said that September 21 is the day that Filipinos should be thankful to the late Ferdinand Marcos because it was then, in 1972, that he successfully stopped the threatened communist takeover of the country.

A nation of many teams Thinking about what will happen today, I mused that after today Filipinos will divide into several teams, like a sports league: • one team led by President Rodrigo Duterte and PDP-Laban; • another team led by the Liberals and wearing the color yellow (with no clear indication of who is their leader); • the team of the militant left and the CPP-NPA who are always ready to march and raise placards whenever there is an occasion to protest; • the team of President Ferdi-

nand E. Marcos which automatically gets a seeding because September 21 is really Marcos’ day; • the team of the Catholic Church which will surely march in numbers, with bishops, prelates and nuns in the lead; • the team of civilian society which is never without something to say.

To them, add a crowd of onlookers, which this country never lacks of; in the midst of deadly coup attempts in memory, Filipinos turned out in droves to ogle what was happening blow by blow, out of curiosity.

I hope my alma mater, Ateneo, does not decide to field its own team for this day of protest. That would be taking its foolish title of “crony school” during Aquino‘s presidency to absurd limits.

Will DU30 out-clever Marcos?

I think Duterte’s idea of turning this day into a “national day of protest” was inspired and calculated to disarm his opponents and make them lower their guard.

A friend who remembers 1972 says that DU30 is as crafty as Marcos. On the day FM finally lowered the sword, his political opponents were caught totally off-

guard, even though they, mostly Liberal Party politicians also, had talked themselves hoarse warning about martial law.

I hope DU30 will not try to outclever Marcos, and venture to proclaim martial law today. If he does, he will be throwing away the many positive things, and negative things, that his leadership has brought to the country.

I would then have to revise completely my initial published assessment that Duterte’s would be “a watershed presidency”. Instead, it would become a “cul-desac presidency”—a deadend.

Changing brands I think the political opposition, with their legions of supporters and allies, has been as sporting as DU30. By calling themselves “Tindig Pilipinas,” they have a fresher and better brand than “Liberal Party,” “yellow Cult,” or “Tuwid na Daan”(straight path).

Harder to change are the wooden profiles and leadership of acting LP president Kiko Pangilinan, Senate minority leader Franklin Drilon, and pretend-LP chairman Leni Robredo. Former President Aquino is still noynoying.

At its launch at Club Filipino

last Monday (September 18), Tindig Pilipinas tried out some soundbites on the media.

It called itself a ‘coalition of coalitions’ in order to convey some magnitude. It will not call for President Duterte’s ouster, but it asks Filipinos to stand up against his government’s abusive policies It called for an end to a “nightmare”.

Said in its coalition statement: “We see a nation being led down a dark path filled with violence, contempt for law, and hate; where honest debate is not only shouted down, but every attempt at sobriety in public discourse is dismissed with threat.”

“If we want this nightmare to end, we must find the courage to wake up and come together,” it concluded.

The “coalition of coalitions,” as Karina Constantino-David called the alliance, includes at least 50 different groups, opposition politicians from the House of Representatives and the Senate, and other prominent personalities.

The coalition denounced deaths linked to Duterte’s war on drugs: “We call upon him to measure the success of his cam-

paign not on the number of lives killed, but on the number of lives redeemed.”

It asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) to “end the murderous Oplan Double Barrel, to pursue and prosecute the drug lords with the full might of the law, and uphold the rule of law and the constitutional guarantees accorded to each and every citizen of the Republic.”

Amid the threat of an impeachment complaint against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, the group urged Duterte to “stop weakening, if not destroying, democratic institutions, to observe institutional check-andbalance, and respect the independence of the judiciary.”

David explained that Tindig was formed in about a month’s time: “This statement of unity is the beginning. We are also looking for other groups [that]believe in the unity statement so we expand further.”

Although the convenors, guests, and main personalities were dressed in white, the media saw the color yellow in the assembled crowd. Several members of the groups are known PAGE A7

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BUDGET FOR STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES. Senator Juan Edgardo Angara (middle), chair of the Subcommittee “C” of the Senate Finance Committee, fields questions to officials from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) during the hearing on the commission’s proposed P12.41 billion budget for 2018 on Thursday, September 21. The committee eventually added P1.2 billion to the CHED budget to fund the infrastructure and equipment expenses or capital outlay of state universities and colleges throughout the country. Also in photo are (from left to right) Senators Joseph Victor Ejercito and Juan Miguel Zubiri.

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China jabs back at Trump’s barb over South China Sea

BeiJinG hit back on Wednesday, sept. 20 at President donald trump’s veiled criticism of its territorial claims in the disputed south China sea, countering that the United states was a greater threat to sovereignty. in his speech to the Un General Assembly on tuesday, sept.

19, trump decried “threats to sovereignty” in Ukraine and the resource-rich south China sea, without explicitly mentioning russia or China.

“We must uphold respect for law, respect for borders, and respect for culture, and the peaceful engagement these allow,” trump said.

China asserts sovereignty over almost all of the strategically vital waters in the face of rival claims

from its southeast Asian neighbors, and has rapidly turned reefs into artificial islands capable of hosting military planes. the United states has conducted three “freedom of navigation” operations near islands held by China to challenge Beijing’s maritime claims since trump took office in January.

“For some time now, some countries have used the pretext of freedom of navigation to bring their planes and fleets near the south China sea,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said Wednesday.

“Actually, i think this is behavior that has threatened the sovereignty of south China sea countries,” Lu told a regular news briefing.

The state-run Philippine News Agency will review its reportage procedures after being criticized for running stories with erroneous facts and photo.

PCOO, PNA staff to undergo journalism training

by Patricia Lourdes Philstar.com

Viray

MAniLA — Officials and staff of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Philippine news Agency (PnA) and the news and information Bureau will undergo public information and journalism training following recent blunders of the state-run news agency.

A few weeks ago, PnA took down its website after some of its articles were published with what appeared to be notes from editors to writers.

PCOO Undersecretary Joel sy egco, who supervises the operations of PnA, said the blunders are “unacceptable and the criticisms are understandable.”

After consultations with representatives of the media, the academe and former staff of the PnA, sy egco noted the need for drastic changes in the news agency.

“While the lack of personnel and the competence of the editors and staff need to be addressed, what remains fundamental is the organization and orientation of the PnA,” sy egco said in a statement the training for PnA personnel, scheduled in the next days and months, would enhance their writing and editing skills, as well

as deepen their understanding of public information and editorial independence.

“As early as now, we acknowledge that adherence to public information and editorial independence includes openness to covering issues that may end up criticizing government policies and programs, even to the point of scrutinizing the decisions of the President and other senior government officials,” he said. the undersecretary reiterated that the “scandalous gaffes” of the state-run news agency should be addressed as the public continues its constructive criticisms.

“After reviewing its history and that of its precursor, the cooperatively-owned Philippine news service, we now have a new vision for the PnA that reaffirms its roots in the media sector: A state-funded news agency that has editorial independence and exercises public information along the lines of the highest professional and ethical standards of journalism,” sy egco said. the national Bureau of investigation is still looking into the supposed cyberattack in the PnA website. details during the meeting between it personnel of the PnA and the nBi are still confidential.

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supporters or allies of former President Benigno Aquino iii and the once-ruling Liberal Party.

Picking a team Can tindig marshal the numbers to challenge President duterte?

Will it temper the sometimes berserk partisanship of duterte’s supporters? i will say this: Calling the movement “tindig” is good and evocative. it might induce some Filipinos to stand up and march with them. i have a book on social and political activism, entitled “the impossible Will take a Little While,” edited by Paul rogat Loeb (Basic Books, new York, 2004).

One piece is about the work of the African American singer, sonya Vetras tinsley, entitled ‘You have to pick your team.”

As a sports enthusiast, i like

this characterization of social and political action. sonya writes: “it seems to me that there are two teams in this world. And that you can find evidence to support both. “the trademark of one team is cynicism. they will tell you why what you’re doing doesn’t matter, why nothing is going to change. ”then there’s another group of people who admit that they don’t know how things will turn out, but have decided to work for change. i see Martin Luther King on that team.”

“We’ll never know who’s really going to prevail. so, i just have to decide which team seems happier, which side i’d rather be on.

“And for me that means choosing the side of faith. Because on the side of cynicism, even if they’re right, who wants to win that argument anyway?” (ManilaTimes.net)

Lu said the situation in the sea “has been cooling down” thanks to efforts by China and the Association of southeast Asian nations. “i hope that this situation can be respected by relevant countries,” he said. the spokesman also called for “restraint” in response to trump’s warning that he will “totally destroy” north Korea if it threatens the U.s. or its allies.

Lu reiterated Beijing’s call for efforts to bring the nuclear issue “back to the right track of peaceful settlement through dialogue and consultation.” (ManilaTimes. net with reports AFP)

President rodrigo duterte on thursday, sept. 21 joined Filipino Muslims in praying for lasting peace in the country in celebration of Amun Jadid or islamic new Year. in his message, the President noted the importance of the occasion in instilling discipline and good values among members of the islamic faith. “i join the Muslim Filipino community and all the Muslims in the world in commemorating Amun Jadid or islamic new Year. this occasion is one of the most important events in the culture of islam. indeed, Amun Jadid provides a reason to celebrate faith, offers the opportunity to contemplate life’s real purpose and grants the chance to reassess your dealings with other people,” duterte said. the President then called on Filipino Muslims to unite with other Filipinos in attaining peace and prosperity for everyone.

“Let us work as one nation to fight the ills of society and never waver on our journey toward the fulfillment of our promise of real change,” duterte said. “i wish you a happy new year and may Allah bless you always.” the country’s more than 10 million Muslims are celebrating islamic new Year as government troops are preparing their final assault against islamic state-linked Maute Group terrorists who laid siege to Marawi City on May 23.

Better Marawi While the entire nation was focused on the imposition of Martial Law 46 years ago on september 21, 1972, little did the majority of Filipinos know that the Muslim

new Year is celebrated on the same day.

Amun Jadid falls on the first day of the first month of Muharram 1439 in the lunar Hijra calendar, equivalent to september 21 in the Gregorian calendar. it is determined by the appearance of the new crescent moon.

Aleem said Ahmad Basher, chairman of the imam Council of the Philippines, explained that in the Muslim calendar, the changing of the date commences right after sunset unlike in the Gregorian calendar where the changing of the date starts at 12 midnight.

Hence, thursday corresponds to Muharram 1, 1439, Basher further explained. the Hijra calendar was first introduced by one of the closest companions of Prophet Muhammad, Umar ibn Al-Khatab, which marks the Hijra or migration of the Holy Prophet from Mecca to Medina to establish the first islamic state. supt. ebra Moxsir, chief of police of embattled Marawi City, asked his fellow Muslims to join him in the quest for lasting peace in Mindanao especially in the city as the Muslim world celebrated the advent of the Muslim new Year.

“As we usher another Amun Jadid in the Muslim world, i join everyone especially the internally displaced persons in the celebration of this Muslim new Year with our hope and prayers for a better islamic City of Marawi, and Happy Amun Jadid to everyone, ” Moxsir said.

Moxsir, also an imam, urged his fellow Muslims to change their ways to achieve real change.

“Let us accept this crisis in the islamic City of Marawi as a suffering for our sins that we have committed. Let’s go back to Allah and seek atonement for our sins, and let us stop all our wrong or evil ways, small and big alike,” he said.

Muslim holiday similarly, datu Yusoph Boyog Mama of Masirikampo sa Marawi (traditional royal ruler of Marawi), in his Amun Jadid message said, “Let us reflect and be inspired through the great example of our noble ancestors from Marawi centuries ago who have sacrificed so much to shape its religious and social compass for us to promote a healthy social system that will guide us as islamic and Meranaw society. to be devoid of malignant elements being introduced [to us such as the drug menace and others]and even more destructive people and their cohorts whose criteria of leadership should never be allowed to exploit and destroy our beloved Marawi.”

Under Presidential decree 1083, or the Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines, Amun Jadid is considered an official Muslim holiday observed in the Basilan, Lanao del norte, Lanao del sur, Maguindanao, north Cotabato, sultan Kudarat, sulu, tawi-tawi, Zamboanga del norte and Zamboanga del sur, and in the cities of Cotabato, iligan, Marawi, Pagadian and Zamboanga. the same law also provides that all Muslim government officials and employees in places other than those mentioned shall also be excused from reporting to office that they may be able to observe Amun Jadid. (ManilaTimes.net)

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How ‘green’ is your car?

Car Care 101

by IrIs

VIcente /AJPress

Just like people who need to go to see their doctors for regular check ups, the same thing goes for cars that require basic routine care.

However, many car owners think that just because their vehicle is new, they don’t need to bring it for its regular tune up yet. that mentality is wrong.

You paid a lot of money for your car and you want to get your money’s worth by keeping it in good running condition for as long as you can. But just like any kind of property, you have to take care of it because it is not immune to harsh environmental elements.

Whether you own a brand new luxury car or a second-hand one, the secret to its longevity is maintenance.

Here are some essential tips on how to take care of your car: Regular oil change Regularly check fluids.

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engine components in good working condition by reducing friction and wear.

Change your oil about every three months, or check your owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended oil change intervals. It’s also important to invest in good quality fluids that goes with the type of vehicle you have.

Check brakes Listen to your car. Observe if there are any high-pitched squeals or harsh grinding sounds.

It’s important to be mindful of these things because something might be wrong, especially with the most vital function of your car: its ability to stop. Have your brakes checked annually and especially if there are delayed responses when pushing your brake pedal.

Maintain tire pressure Having the right amount of pressure in your tires can prevent poor mileage, blowouts or uneven wear. Because a change in temperature can dramatically

tHe united states environmental Protection Agency (ePA) describes “green vehicles” as more efficient and less polluting compared to standard vehicles. these vehicles have lesser emissions and help save fuel, which, in return, help save the environment and your money.

In the u.s., vehicles that burn gasoline and diesel fuel are still the main form of transportation for most people, according to the ePA. this is in spite of the fact that “green” cars are available in the market. Now, for those who already own a car or two, can you tell how green your car is?

Here are factors to consider: Greenhouse gas emissions Fuel-powered cars produce mainly carbon dioxide on top of nitrous oxide and methane gas. these are all harmful gases that cause the deterioration of both the environment and our health due to pollution.

Curious about your car’s emission? You can look up for a particular car model’s carbon dioxide emission atwww.fueleconomy.gov. this site is maintained by the ePA and Department of energy. the ePA also gives recognition to cars with low emissions and high fuel economy that has gained good remarks in the Air Pollution and Greenhouse scoring categories. You can also look at the ePA’s handy Green Vehicle Guide for emission statistics, and vehicles that have earned ePA’s “smartWay” and for a more exclusive recognition, the “smartWay elite.”

Fuel economy the fuel economy of an automobile is the relationship between the distance traveled and the amount of fuel consumed by the vehicle. the union of Concerned scientists explained that, “For every gallon of gasoline that is consumed, approximately 24 pounds of global warming pollution are released into the air. Drilling, refining, and distributing gasoline account for about five pounds of global warming pollution per gallon of gasoline, and burning gasoline during vehicle operation produces another 19 pounds of global warming pollution per gallon.”

Just like you, your car needs basic routine care. to simply put it, the better the miles per gallon (MPG), the lesser Consider safety features impact tire pressure, it is essential impact it has on the environment. the websitewww.fueleconomy.gov is a Familiarize yourself with you to check tire pressure with extreme good source for mileage information on cars and trucks. car’s safety features weather changes, or to be on the Green manufacturing things like tail and brake safe side, every couple months..

Apart from sustainability and innovation that focuses on a car’s lights, seat belts, airbags, and Choose a good air freshener efficiency, manufacturers are also including green manufacturing anti-lock brakes are just some of You must breathe clean and initiatives. In the quest to go lean, clean and green, some manufacturers the most important features that fresh air in your car. In choosing have embraced a plant-wide waste reduction initiative, where cars you need to familiarize with and an air freshener, avoid those that are made with minimal amount of waste, if not totally zero. there are regularly check in your car. safety manufacturers who are reusing and recycling auto parts. the good news are oil-based as it later on clogs features should be the first thing your air filters which prevents is that they are saving themselves a good amount of money while saving in consideration and should not airborne contaminants from the environment. be overlooked as this carries you being pulled into your car’s sharon Basel, a sustainability spokeswoman at General Motors, and your family’s lives.

You must beathe clean and fresh air in your car.

Inquirer.net photos engine. said in an interview with the New York times that, “Reducing waste, not creating it in the first place, is the desired end game. I’d actually like to see our revenue from recycling go down. Reducing the waste streams that are created is a neverending cycle.”

Read about the brand and model of your car and see if the company

by Elijah RodERos / AJPress strikes a good balance between business and environmental needs. monitoring is mandatory in the Car brand WHeN you finally get the u.s. since 2012, and so is stability Manufacturers know that consumers are intelligent and can chance to buy or replace your control, too. Other technologies distinguish which offer genuine green efforts that produce actual results. current car, a lot of thoughts go that not mandated are blind-spot Different car brands have their own way of being environmental-friendly. through your head. Probably one monitoring systems, side curtain some companies put out an annual environmental report, while others of the simplest but most important airbags, adaptive cruise control, and have been making headway with efforts to reduce the transport cost of of them all: should I buy new or brake assist are also available on less its cars. used car? expensive vehicles.

Others offer dealerships with a guarantee on end-of-life vehicles On average, Americans spend Full efficiency and lower to ensure that these are properly disposed of, while others recycle more than $33,500 on new vehicles, emissions. Fuel costs are the major industrial water, install solar panels at all their plants. these are some of as stated by the Kelley Blue Book in component of car’s ownership the initiatives that the car manufacturers have developed. In the near 2015. and every new model introduced Before deciding between a new or used car, you must consider your needs, budget and appetite for risk.

Inquirer.net photo future, there will be more green initiatives through constant research Meanwhile, in an article by the is becoming more fuel efficient and development.

New York Daily News, J.D. Power while simultaneously getting more bit higher. financing rates on new cars What were mentioned above are some external factors that said that a 2015 report showed that powerful. there are also new crops Anticipate potential because they cost more and have contribute to a vehicle’s “green-ness.” While these contribute to the a standard used vehicle just costs of diesel vehicles that are cleaner, not yet hit depreciation. But keep in problems. You can have predicted “green” factor of the car, it does not end there. the effort to “greening” over an average of $20,000. and growing hybrid segments, if mind, lower interest rate still applies reliable information available to your car extends to you as a driver/owner. Whether your car passed the You have to take into that’s your choice. compare cars, unlike new models to larger sum or payment. If you factors mentioned above, it pays to keep up on its maintenance with consideration your wants, needs, No wear and tear. You’ll know that are out for just a couple of plan to finance, check your deals regular air filter and oil changes to boost your car’s MPG significantly. budget and appetite for risk. We that your new ride comes along years. By checking the research first before buying. there are other ways to amp up your car to become environmenthave listed the advantages of both with a clean history, has never been and rankings of the car you are Advantages of a used car friendly. Between finding the right green vehicle, owning one and choosing a new and used car to in accident, has no wear and tear, considering, you’ll know the Lower price and using your it responsibly, you can surely help minimize your car’s help you decide which taste will fit and has a lesser chance for any potential problems and how to depreciation. Cars lose value each environmental impact. you the best.. uncorrected recalls. Plus, purchasing passing month and mile. some avoid them.

Advantages of new cars a new car comes off with warranty When deciding to buy a new models, according to Car and Latest gizmos and advanced coverage for the first three years or or second hand car, you have to Driver, can lose up to 40 percent or safety features. One of the many 36,000 miles, or whichever comes arm yourself with information to more of their value in the first year. and given benefits of buying a new first. this will give you predictable get you the best deals and secure When the costly depreciation hits, vehicle is you can get your hands cost of ownership without any risk the first owner will be the one likely your money now and down the on the latest technology, including of huge repair bill. You can also road. It is also wise to always check to absorb it. things like Apple Carplay, and have your car made-to-order, or A used car is less expensive and the ranking of new cars stacking up Android Auto. the multimedia and the way you want it. With so many with their peers, and compare used by that, it can allow you to step up navigation interfaces are updated versions to choose from, you’ll likely to a nicer model. Purchasing used vehicle rankings in different years to cater the needs of its owners. find a car in a lot, or have your local against each other. cars will also save you from sales Vehicle safety laws are stringent dealer search for the exact model, You can also use some online taxes and insurance premiums more than ever, thus automakers option list, trim level, and color you car payment and affordability since the value of the vehicle will comply by equipping cars with are looking for. calculator to plan your car buying be lower. You’ll have save money In the U.S., vehicles that burn gasoline and diesel fuel are still the main form of transportation safety systems. tire pressure Financing. Banks offer lower budget on trusted sites. more even though the interest is a

New vs used: Which one is right for you?

for most people, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Inquirer.net photo

Bang for your buck: Tips for buying a new car by

Elijah RodERos / AJPress

WHetHeR it is your first time or you are replacing an old one, buying a car is a daunting task. Aside from the fact that cars are getting more expensive, the process also gets more confusing and complicated with new models and features that come out.

It also can sometimes be frustrating haggling with salesmen or a dealer. Of course, as the buyer, you want to get the best value for your money. so whether you are deciding to have a new car or are resorting to a used vehicle, you need to be aware of how the buying process works.

We’ve listed the best carbuying tips that will help you get the best deal, and hopefully reduce the anxiety with purchasing a vehicle: 1. Do extensive research Next to buying a house, purchasing a car is probably one of the most important investments you will make in your life. You will be paying it in the next four, five or six years so make sure you will be getting the most out of your

cash. You can start of by searching online. Auto trader, Consumer Reports, the Kelley Blue Book, and Yahoo! Autos section are great places to start researching cars in your price range, as Money Crashers suggested.

Also, if you are going to purchase a new car, make sure to get the “invoice” price of the vehicle and not the Manufacturer sample Retail Price (MsRP). this way, you can have your research handy, in case negotiations take place.

On the other hand, if you are choosing to buy a second-hand car, research on recent resale prices for the specific model. this data will give you a heads-up and major bargaining power. If you plan to trade in your current car, look into the market values of your vehicle, and reserve it for arsenal on later bargaining.

2. Determine your budget Of course, you should buy a car that you can afford and within your budget. A good rule of the thumb, mentioned by Bankrate, is

Let’s say you’re looking at a $22,000 car and the dealer’s rock-bottom price for the car you’re considering is $18,000 (although he won’t share this information with you). If you have a trade-in worth $2,000, the dealer might offer to give you the car for $20,000 plus the additional $2,000 for the trade-in, for a total purchase price of $18,000.

If you hadn’t mentioned your trade-in, you could have negotiated the price down to $18,000 and then told the dealer As a buyer, you want to get the best value for your money. about the trade-in, resulting in a final purchase price of $16,000. financing in the dealership isn’t to spend no more than 25 percent Negotiate these two aspects of always the best deal. still, you of your household monthly the car-buying process separately. have to find the best interest rate, income for all of the cars in your First, negotiate the best possible and it is better obtain your own household. deal you can get for the car you financing at your bank or union this is not only applicable to want to buy, then go to work on than taking an automaker’s cash the monthly car loan payments, getting the most for your trade-in. rebate. but you should also take into 5. Buy based on “purchase 4. Don’t mention your trade-in account other vehicle costs, price” not on “monthly payments” According to Money Cashers, including fuel and car insurance.

Car dealers will always offer you should play your cards close 3. Shop around attractive monthly payments to you, and in all aspects of car It is best to visit at least one to potential buyers, but it is buying, especially when it comes dealership before you buy to important not to be swayed to mentioning your trade in. Do know the rock-bottom prices and by these “alluring” payments. not mention your trade-in not compare it with other dealers. You until the end of the buying process Be sure to always negotiate in may also explore out-of-town car a “full” payment, and not the because the information maybe dealerships as the prices differ monthly price. Also, make sure likely used against you. depending on the location. that there are no extra or hidden For example: Always bear in mind that

costs, including various taxes, car preparation and delivery fees, and dealership costs that you won’t know about unless you ask.

6. Always test drive the car spend time test driving the car, asa you will be driving it for the next three or five years. Make sure that you really love it, and you’re comfortable with its every feature.

Don’t hesitate to ask for more time to spend behind the wheel to ensure your driving experience. experiment with the controls, and determine if the passengers will be comfortable and regular cargo will fit as well.

7. Use smart negotiating strategies Lastly, when you are ready to make a purchase and start negotiating with the price, keep in mind the discounts and deals you have researched. For a moment, forget about trading your car and focus on the value of your new car itself. In this way, you can negotiate more freely and better if you negotiate it separately.

Make sure you already checked the current value of your trade-in car to determine whether you are offered a fair amount in case tradein comes into discussion.

10-year-old Fil-Am singer Angelica Hale wows at ‘AGT’ Finale

by Niña

GuNo

Inquirer.net

FiLipino-American singer Angelica Hale won second place in “America’s Got Talent” season 12, with singing ventriloquist Darci Lynne taking first place.

The 10-year-old was overjoyed with her second-place spot and only had love for her fellow contestant.

Hale opened the show’s finale with a show-stopping rendition of Clean Bandit’s “Symphony.” Her ability to hit high notes earned her a standing ovation from both the audience and the judges.

Judge Howie described the performance as worthy of a finale: “What a way to open this show!

This is the finale and that felt like that was the finale! That was the way to close the show, let alone open it.”

The ever-critical judge Simon Cowell was also impressed: “This is the moment your career started!

Angelica, you have my absolute respect.”

The singer, who received formal vocal training in Georgia, sang “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson with

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Sarah Lahbati, Richard Gutierrez expecting their second child

By Elijah

RodERos AJPress

nEWLY-engaged couple Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez took the good news of Sarah’s pregnancy to social media on Monday, September 18. in her instagram account, Sarah posted a picture of herself while holding an Ultrasound result, along with Richard and Zion.

“We are thrilled to announce that our little family is growing.

Zion is about to be a kuya!!!!!

So excited for the future,” Sarah wrote. in an interview with ABS-CBn, Sarah shared that they delayed the announcement after doctors advised her to have bed rest Angelia Hale Photo from Instagram /@angelicahale due to concerns over her baby’s heartbeat. which caused her to be critically the artist herself and contestant “Matagal na namin alam ill. Her mother willingly gave her Kechi. Audience votes placed her pero itinago muna namin kasi a kidney for her survival. She in the top 5. nagkaroon ng complications has since pursued her dream to Hale was 9 when she started become a singer, and participates noong una. (We already knew the competition, and turned a long time ago [about the in fundraisers for children’s 10 last July. At 4 years old, Hale pregnancy] but we kept it secret healthcare. suffered from a bacterial infection because there were complications at first,)” Sarah said. “noong sinabi na ng doctor na okay na okay na ang heartbeat at gumagalaw na, puwede ka na mag-work ulit and go on with your routine, ayon, doon namin ACTRESS Ellen Adarna shocked social media pinlanong i-announce. (When the doctor said that the heartbeat by calling rumored boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz is really okay by that time and her “baby love” in an instagram post. it’s already moving, you can go on Thursday, Sept. 21 actor John Lloyd back to work and go on with your Cruz seems to have reciprocated by posting routine, from there, we planned to on instagram that he just had a morning jog announce it,)” she added. with a friend and with “baby love,” presumingly She also said that the timing pertaining to Adarna.

John Lloyd’s name on instagram is @ekomsi. of her pregnancy couldn’t have been more perfect.

These posts came after Cruz’s controversial “Tamang-tama lang ang post of stools in a toilet bowl that grossed out panahon na nabuntis ako (it is netizens. really the right time that i got Earlier this week, the presumed couple pregnant) because Zion is already also posted more photos and videos of them four, and actually araw-araw na traveling and painting together. niya akong kinukulit na (he would The two also posted the same video of Ellen always ask me everyday,) ‘Mama, i playing the piano, only from different angles. want a brother! i want a sister!”

ABS-CBn insiders said that after these She added that the gender controversial posts, the biggest thing to watch out for at the upcoming Star Magic Ball is if Ellen of their second child is yet to be confirmed, though Richard is and John Lloyd would walk together on the red hoping for a baby girl. carpet and would finally admit that they are a “Basta healthy na baby, okay couple.

Photo from Instagram/@ekomsi

John Lloyd Cruz, Ellen Adarna call each other ‘baby love’

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Richard Gutierrez, Sarah Lahbati, and their first born Zion, are now expecting a new addition to their family.

Photo from Instagram/@sarahlahbati

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Maureen Wroblewitz, Jigs Mayuga shine in NYFW

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Matthias Rhoads is Marian Rivera’s leading man in new GMA show

by Tessa

Mauricioa-arriola ManilaTimes.net

RemembeR back in February when netizens went gaga over a hunky groom in a local fast food chain’s viral ad? Well, if they couldn’t get enough of him then, all they need to do is tune in to prime time TV for a daily dose of matthias Rhoads.

The Fil-American model, who was quickly snapped up by GmA Network in the summer, is finally getting his moment on television as marian Rivera’s leading man, no less. He will play an archeologist in the fantasy series “Super ma’am.”

At the program’s press launch, Rhoads was both excited and extremely grateful for his career’s biggest break so far. This, even as he had already experienced the other side of his online popularity even before the show’s premiere.

Here’s what happened: The new actor posted his promo shot locked in a tender embrace with Rivera on his Instagram account, and captioned it with glowing words for the network Primetime Queen. “Sobrang saya at suwerte ko to be the leading man of this super sweet lady. Hindi lang super ganda, super talented actress pa siya at magaling na chef!”

He ended the post playfully with, “be wary of our powerful combination. We are both August 12 Leo signs.”

And thus began the bashing of matthias Rhoads.

‘User’ “There were bashers who accused me of using her [for my own popularity],” the 23-year-old former model related.

At first, he was incredulous over such rabid reactions on what was only meant to be an upbeat and innocent remark.

According to Rhoads, when he thought it through, he simply tried to understand that there can be fans who take their loyalty and admiration to the extreme, and as such, reacted that way to his post. “maybe they’re a big fan of her husband’s [Dingdong Dantes],

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Matthias Rhoads

or they can’t believe someone new like me got the part,” he said good naturedly. “I guess, that’s just something I have to understand.”

He was grateful, nonetheless, for the support Rivera extended him over the unexpected issue.

As an old-timer in showbiz even at 33, the popular actress advised him there will always be positive and negative feedback in show business. Rivera assured him too that to be talked about in any way is a good sign that his career is moving along.

A receptive person, Rhoads has decided to take everything in stride from hereon, certain he will neither please everyone once his acting gets the spotlight on primetime.

He knows the only thing he can do is to keep sharpening his skills in front of the camera, and of, course, like his leading lady always reminds him, “Keep improving my Filipino,” Rhoads laughed.

Trivia As matthias Rhoads’ star begins its rise, here are excerpts

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from a GmANetwork.com fun fact feature on the small screen’s newest leading man.

“He’s an artist. One of the jobs Rhoads got into when he was in New York was being a graphic designer. He’s a self-confessed lover of the arts and he grew up excelling in drawing and painting.

“He’s an adventurous eater. balut is like cake to him. ‘People ask, ‘Have you tried it?’ and I say, ‘Don’t use the word try.’ Do I love it? The answer is yes,’ he shared.

“He used to work in finance.

He worked in the insurance industry for three years before he decided to move to the Philippines to pursue his dreams of being in showbiz.

“He’s proud to be Pinoy. The half-American, half-Pinoy is in love with Filipino culture and the overall positivity of its people. ‘We know how to live… We can make something beautiful with the scraps that we’re given and I think that’s amazing,’ he said.

“He’s single.” Well, least as of this feature back in march.

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NeW York Fashion Week (NYFW) may be over, but beauty and fashion makeup mavens are more creatively inspired than ever as the up and coming makeup and fashion trends took to the runway and set a stylish pace for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2018.

The Philippine fashion and beauty scene meanwhile are still on a high after Filipina model maureen Wroblewitz and celebrated makeup artist Jigs mayuga had their time to shine on one of the world’s most important stages for style.

Wroblewitz—winner of “Asia’s Next Top model Cycle 5”—and mayuga—in-demand celebrity makeup artist—were sent to New York Fashion Week (NYFW) by global makeup brand maybelline as the country’s representatives in various activities.

Wroblewitz undeniably rocked her very first photo shoot Maureen Wroblewitz in the big Apple as she made a statement at the famous New York Times Square with her sleek bralette-and-midi skirt combo topped with a fiery leather jacket.

She then pulled off an edgy LbD (little black dress) with glorious Fifth Avenue as her backdrop.

Finally, the 19-year-old showed off her sultry side wearing a black jumpsuit right at the heart of the city’s shopping and art haven, SoHo. The ultimate NYFW experience did not end there for Wroblewitz as she met two of the world’s top models, Adriana Lima and emily Make-up artist Jigs Mayuga (center) joined international make-up artists Jazmin Calcarami Didonato, during the maybelline of Argentina and Ryan Ogilvy of Indonesia in creating runway looks for NYFW. New York party and press day. mayuga, on the other hand, raised the Philippine flag with his makeup looks gracing the runways of designer Jason Wu, Kith, Philip Plein, and fashion brands Self-Portrait and Public School.

The make-up whiz—who has Chesca Kramer, Shaina magdayao, Angelica Panganiban and bianca Gonzales as some of his clients— thrived in the backstage action of NYFW as he worked side by side Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5’ winner with maybelline global makeup Maureen Wroblewitz rocked the streets Mayuga’s dramatic and bold make-up made it of New York City and met international artists such as erin Parsons, Yadim, to Philipp Plein’s Spring/Summer 2018 show. supermodel Adriana Lima. and Grace Lee.

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Immigrant Living: 101 and Beyond Monette AdevA MAglAyA (3rd of 4 parts)

TRUST your own instincts.

Your own personal experience will color the lens with which you view and relate with your personal guardian angel. God so loved the world, He sent His only son to redeem us from sin and death so we may gain eternal life — not unlike His angels.

Then He sent the Holy Spirit to guide us and enlighten us.

But on the micro, day-by-day level, God sent us our personal guardian angels from conception, birth, throughout our life and our passage from death to eternal life as a constant presence.

Come to think of it, every time an unborn life is cut down, the murder deprives an angel of his purpose. There must be some cosmic angst and turmoil in the heavens. There must be anguish and pain, a disturbance, not only

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Angels among us “I think we all do have a guardian angel.

I believe they work through us all the time, when we are thoughtful and good and kind to each other.” — Roma Downey on earth but also in the celestial realm. Some say God created so many angels, one cannot count the number of angels that can stand on the head of a pin.

But there is a caveat to this gift from the Almighty. One must accept the gift and use the gift of the presence of angels in one’s life for good and only good. One must be humble of heart to know that by ourselves we can do nothing of real value to ourselves or our loved ones and ultimately find God in our lives without asking in earnest for help from the spiritual, unseen realm of angels.

Yes, the key is to ask for help for one to receive it.

Also, one must never take the gift of a personal guardian angel for granted.

An angel is an invisible

presence that must be acknowledged to become ever stronger. God sends angels to keep watch over human beings and help them in every human challenge. There is, however, the element of free will in humans.

You can acknowledge the presence of angels or deny it.

It is your choice ultimately. The more angels are acknowledged and become a conduit to heaven, they become a hovering, guiding reality in one’s life growing ever stronger in their influence to shape every thought, word and deed in one’s life.

(To be continued …) *** Nota Bene: Monette Adeva Maglaya is SVP of Asian Journal Publications, Inc. To send comments, e-mail monette. maglaya@asianjournalinc.com

Are you a candidate for a stroke?

Health@Heart PhiliP S. ChuA, Md, FACS, FPCS IN the United States, one person is diagnosed with a stroke every 40 seconds. This dreaded and debilitating illness is so common it victimizes more than 2,000 individuals each day and kills about 133,000 each year. In the Philippines, the prevalence is between 1.9 to 6.59 percent.

I have friends who had developed a stroke of one type or another, with varying degrees of severity. It is a life-changing ailment that adversely affects the life of the entire family involved, especially the spouse. If the victim is the breadwinner, the devastation is even greater.

Prevention is best, and luckily about 80 percent of stroke is preventable, but when it happens, speedy diagnosis and treatment spells the difference between full or partial recovery, minor or major residual disability. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of major disabilities among adults.

What are the types and causes of a stroke?

To simplify it for our layman readers, the most common two types and causes of a stroke are artery blockage or bleeding.

Arterial obstruction (carotid “neck” artery stenosis) is due to arteriosclerosis (hardening of the artery), which could cut off circulation to the brain.

The other form of arterial blockage is from a clot coming from the heart moving up to block a brain artery (usually among persons with atrial fibrillation, where the left upper chamber of the heart quivers instead of beating normally, thus

accumulating clots in the left atrium, which could break off and flow upwards to obstruct the brain artery). The second type of a stroke is caused by bleeding on top of the brain from a fall (trauma) or bleeding within the brain tissues itself, which is more dangerous.

What is Atrial Fibrillation?

Popularly known as A-Fib, atrial fibrillation is the most common type of heart irregularity.

Some are related to heart valve disease. About 6.4 million Americans have A-Fib not related to any heart valve problem. A-Fib increases the risk for a stroke by five times.

The actual cause of A-Fib is not clear. It is more common among seniors and 10 percent of adults 80 years and older have A-Fib. The patient may have no symptom at all and not know they have A-Fib. The common symptoms are tiredness and shortness of breath. Most patients feel their heartbeat skips once in a while.

A-Fib won’t go away on its own. To reduce the risk of heart failure or a stroke, medical consultation is mandatory.

What is TIA? Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) is the temporary episode of a mild stroke that disappears rapidly. This is caused by spasm of an artery to the brain or by a tiny soft clot that blocks an artery to the brain, which dissolves spontaneously, allowing normal circulation to resume. TIA is a warning, and immediate medical attention is warranted. The various imaging studies available for carotid arteries (located on the left and right side of the neck which supply blood to the brain) include ultrasound (and doppler), and if these are not diagnostic or clear, one of the following may be used: angiography, magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), and CT angiography.

What is carotid endarterectomy?

When a person develops TIA or a mini-stroke and confirmatory tests show there is significant blockage in one or both carotid arteries, the calcified plaques blocking these neck arteries could be removed by a surgical procedure called carotid endarterectomy. This is a brainsaving procedure which must be performed reasonably urgent, in accordance with the evaluation of the surgeon, before a major or massive stroke follows.

Can a lay person diagnose a stroke?

A non-medical individual, actually anyone at the scene, could make a rapid diagnosis using the acronym FAST. In most articles, this stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call emergency services. For me, I prefer T for Tongue deviation, all four letters to represent physical abnormalities. Calling 911 for emergency rescue is vital. But any two of the above four signs are enough to suspect a stroke.

Facial drooping becomes evident when you ask the person to smile.

Comparing the strength of the two arms will show you which side is weaker. Asking the patient to talk will reveal slurred speech or inability to talk.

The tongue usually points to the side of the facial droop and the weaker arm, opposite the side of the brain affected. The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, and the left half of the brain, the right side of the body. The active dynamics of the pathology must be assessed without delay and treatment started immediately. Brain cells could die within minutes. In a stroke, every minute counts.

Do you have the risk factors for a stroke?

Genetics is one, but since Continued on Page 6

Honoring business leaders in the Asian community LOS ANGELES - Each year, the Asian Business Association (ABA) honors leaders in the Asian American business community. As a leading Asian business organization serving the business community, ABA also recognizes corporations who consistently support the Asian business community and provide opportunities for Asian American entrepreneurs to flourish.

This year, the Asian Business Association will be celebrating their 41st Annual Awards Banquet: Legacy in the Making presented by U.S. Bank.

The Awards Banquet will be held at the new InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 6:30 pm. The Master of Ceremonies will be ABC7 News Anchor, Mr. David Ono. Early Asian immigrants in many cities across the United States established a strong tradition of entrepreneurship that has pioneered the Asian American business community today. These predecessors have trial-blazed a path for small business owners today, who continue to overcome obstacles and achieve success for their

Asian American community.

Like their predecessors, they surpass expectations and charter new grounds. Therefore, this year’s gala will honor the work and achievements of business owners and the legacy they are building for generations to come.

Honoring: Inspiring Excellence Award - Korean Air Image Innovator of the Year - Imprenta Communications Social Enterprise of the Year - Milk and Eggs Community Champion of the Year - Tony Yu, DSG Business, Tax & Wealth Planning Corporation of the Year - The Walt Disney Company Advocate of the Year - Fred Abdelnour, Enterprise Rent-ACar “The Asian Business Association has a strong commitment to helping diverse Asian-Americans. Not only are they making a difference in businesses locally but also impacting the community and our great economy,” said awards banquet co-chairs Lan Ong of Wing Hop Fung and Cora Oriel of Asian Journal.

“We selected these

individuals and organizations because of their business success and their contributions to our economy.” said Dennis J. Huang, ABA Executive Director and CEO. “We’re grateful also to our sponsors this year for supporting the important work we’re doing in the community.”

Sponsors include: U.S. Bank, Southern California Edison, Toyota, Union Bank, Southern California Gas Co., Northrop Grumman, AEG, and The Walt Disney Company to name a few.

The Asian Business Association The Asian Business Association (ABA) was founded in 1976 to proactively help Asian Americans gain access to economic opportunities and advancement. With more than 700 members, ABA promotes economic development through its educational conferences, seminars, and workshops. These interactive programs are designed to present entrepreneurs with the information, resources, skill-sets, and networking opportunities that they will need to help grow their businesses and successfully compete in the global marketplace.

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Celebration of the feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila in North Hills, CA Come celebrate with us! The Archdiocese of Los Angeles Filipino Ministry San Fernando Region invites all to the 9th regional celebration of the feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Our Lady of Peace Parish (15444 Nordhoff St., North Hills, CA).

It starts with a procession at 4:15 p.m. and mass at 530 p.m. The Principal Celebrant is Most Rev. Gerald Wilkerson, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus. A reception and program follows right after mass at Schneider Hall. For a schedule of the nine-day novena masses prior to the event, please call Christine Hart at (818) 612-5060 or Patty Santiago at (818) 472-4288 or email Betty Defensor at bettydefensor@yahoo.com.

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3rd annual Kultura: Filipino-American food & arts festival in Chicago Kultura Festival is a contemporary Filipino-American food and arts festival taking place at Logan Square’s Emporium Arcade Bar (2363 N. Milwaukee Avenue) on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carefully curated to appeal to those who personally identify with Filipino culture and the merely curious or uninitiated, Kultura Festival aims to highlight the best in Filipino-American food and arts in Chicago and around the Midwest. Kultura Festival signals the start of Filipino-American History Month, a nationally commemorated holiday every October since November 2009, with the passage of U.S. House Resolution 780 and Senate Resolution 298. Kultura Festival will showcase Chicago and Midwest-based FilipinoAmerican chefs such as Hapa Chicago (Chicago),Meat on the Street (Milwaukee), and Sarap Detroit (Detroit), Guerrilla Street Food and Skip To Malou (both from St. Louis), as well as Chef Sharwin Tee of Lifestyle TV’s Curiosity Got The Chef (Manila, Philippines). Additional chefs and the full festival menu will be soon announced. The curated menu promises to tantalize festival-goers with a wide variety of chef-prepared Filipino and Filipino-inspired dishes between $5 and $7 each.

Filipino American artist-entrepreneurs will offer their unique wares for purchase at the festival: custom tailored barong Tagalog (traditional formal wear) from New York Citybased Pineapple Industries; artwork, books and apparel based on the prePhilippine script, baybayin, from San Francisco-based expert Kristian Kabuay; and clothing, jewelry and accessories centered around indigenous symbols and spirituality from Los Angeles-based Ginto Seeds.

This year, Kultura Festival patrons can learn about the connections between Filipino cuisine and culture. Admission to the Lechon Lectures, hosted in adjacent The Upside Down pop-up bar, is included with Kultura Festival ticket. Two time Hugo award winning editor of Uncanny Magazine Michi Trota leads a panel discussion on the role of food in science fiction and fantasy storytelling and how Filipinx creators in these genres integrate food and cultural identity into their own work. Descriptions of the full Lechon Lectures lineup and schedule will soon be announced. As in previous years, Filipino American DJs will provide the soundtrack for the festivities (schedule TBA). Kultura festival general admission tickets are available for $20 ($15 ticket plus 5 Kultura dollars) online at https://ti.to/filipino-kitchen/kultura-2017. Discounted general admission tickets are available for students with ID, senior citizens with ID, and children under 13 years of age. More information can be found at http://filipino.kitchen/kultura-festival/.

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PeDRO celebrates its 13th anniversary with a fundraising dinner dance The Philippine Disaster Relief Organization, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation invites everyone to “A Dinner to Remember” with surprise guests on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Crystal Ballroom, Quiet Cannon, 909 N. Via San Clemente, Montebello, CA 90640. Free parking; $55 cost and formal attire. Maricar and the 4700 Band will provide musical entertainment with DJ George Cunanan. For more information, contact President Archerie Calunod (714) 655-4285 or PRO Bettie Francisco (323) 828-7648.

SF Assessor Carmen Chu’s free Family Wealth Forum Free one-on-one counseling with experts. Multi-lingual workshops. Exhibitors hall from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at City College (Ocean Campus), 50 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112. To register: http://sfassessor.org/familywealthforum or call (415) 554-7434.

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A3M Starnight 2017 annual gala in Long Beach, CA In the past 25 years, A3M has given hope and a second chance of life to many patients.

Their journeys have inspired and motivated the organization to continue its mission of increasing and diversifying the Be the Match Registry. A3M is committed to supporting patients from the communities that are underrepresented in the Be the Match Registry. To continue its life-saving work, you are invited to support A3M at its Annual Gala Dinner held on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach (200 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802) from 5 to 9 p.m. To purchase tickets, please visit https://www.flipcause.com/secure/ event_step2/MTk3NjI=/13381.

City of Carson’s Filipino-American History Month Kick-Off The City of Carson will kick off this year’s Filipino-American History Month on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the CJMM Community Center at Carson (801 E. Carson St., Carson, CA 980745).

From 8 to 9 a.m., there will be refreshments at the Community Center East Parking Lot. It will be followed by a wreath laying at Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s monument from 9 to 9:15 a.m. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. there will be a program at the Carson Dominguez Room. For more information, please call (310) 952-1743.

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26th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture in Echo Park Save the date! The 26th annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture (FPAC) hosted by Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture (FilAm ARTS) is back at Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, October 14. Expect a whole day filled with art exhibits, entertainment, and Fil-Am vendors. More details and special guests to be announced. For more information, please visit: http://www.filamarts.org/.

18th Annual Asian Small Business Expo in Alhambra, CA On Saturday, Oct. 14, the 18th annual Asian Small Business Expo will be held at the Almansor Court Conference Center (700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra, CA 91801), featuring free workshops, exhibitors, networking opportunities, and more! Jonny Hwang, founder of 626 Night Market, is the featured guest speaker with special guest, Jerome Horton, chairman of the California Board of Equalization. It is FREE to attend! The Asian Small Business Expo is the only business-to-business expo that engages the Asian business community and brings this growing economic force into the mainstream to connect and utilize your company and its services. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with small businesses, market your organization and tap into a network of entrepreneurs, service providers, financial organizations, franchises and governmental and legislative representatives. For more information, please visit http://www.apisbp.org/expo.html.

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City of Carson’s 8th Annual Larry Itliong Day Celebration Join the City of Carson for its 8th annual celebration of Larry Itliong Day on Saturday, Oct. 21 with a parade and program. Assembly time begins at 8 a.m., with the parade from 9 to 9:30 a.m. The program will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be held at Veterans Park at 22400 Moneta Avenue, Carson, CA 90745. Admission is FREE. For more information, please call (310) 952-1743.

NaFFAA to celebrate 20th anniversary in Washington, DC The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) turns 20 years old this year. This October, several events are being planned to celebrate this milestone, which coincides with the national observance of Filipino American History Month. They will culminate with NaFFAA’s 20th Anniversary Gala, to be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC on Saturday, October 21. With its theme “NaFFAA 2.0: One Voice, Four Million Strong,” NaFFAA will recognize the legacy and accomplishments of the organization over the past 20 years, and highlight its comprehensive vision to unite and amplify the voices of the four million Filipinos living in the United States. “NaFFAA 2.0” represents how NaFFAA is honoring its past while forging a new forward-thinking and balanced approach in uniting, engaging, and empowering diverse Filipino American individuals and community organizations through leadership development, civic engagement, and advocacy. To learn more about NaFFAA or to purchase tickets for the 20th Anniversary Gala, please visit www.naffaa.org.

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What sets JoshLia apart from other loveteams Ashira…

Julia: Grevinda Ashira Grevinda…

Julia: Mama Mama…

Julia: Ajaarum Ajaarum. If you watch the movie, we will know how it is.

How did you come up with the story?

Direk Antoinette: The story was initially pitched to direk Paul Soriano. That was two or three years ago. But I was not able to finish writing it. And when Star Cinema offered me a project with Joshua and Julia, I thought about it. I felt the story fit the two actors to a T. So I talked to direk Paul, nag-paalam ako sa kanya. I really didn’t expect it would be given the green light by Star Cinema.

In my last interview with Josh and Julia, we talked about the sweetness between the two of them which undoubtedly is real.

As a director, how did you handle that on-screen?

Antoinette: This movie is a road trip. So, at the beginning they are strangers to each other.

It was hard at first to control their sweetness for each other

because in reality, makukulit sila, malambing sa isa’t isa, di ba?

Philstar.com Was it hard keeping them in LOvE You To The Stars and reins of their emotions?

Back is not your ordinary romAntoinette: Opo. I had com. It was praised by critics to tell them, “Oh wag kayong for its “realistic portrayal of masyadong ano dyan ah!” extended conversations” and for Julia: Tito Boy, I remember, the lead actors’ “delightful and yung first time na dapat walang astute” acting. Despite it being a kilig, she didn’t want us to talk to mainstream movie, some called each other before a take. it as having an “indie” touch Joshua: Siya naman which added to the movie’s kinakausap niya ako palagi. delightfulness.

Antoinette: Oh hahaha!

The main actors Joshua Garcia How did you feel? and Julia Barretto displayed a rare Julia: hirap na hirap po. I flair for acting. Rumored to be couldn’t contain. extremely sweet to each other, it Okay. I just got a copy of a became a challenge to director tweet Tonette. I have to read Antoinette Jadaone to make them this. This tweet represents how feel and look like strangers to each people are reacting to this movie. other. The trio was my guests on From Rarar Miranda. Direk, this “Tonight with Boy Abunda” a few is for you. Meron din ako chronic weeks ago. Read on. disease. Lately, parang gusto ko Welcome to the program, na magpakuha sa alien. Gaya Joshua, direk Tonette and Julia. nga ni Kaloy, napapagod at Joshua: Thank you, Tito Boy. nakakasawa na magpagamot First of all, I wanna go to the at naaawa na rin ako sa family chant. how does it go? ko. Pero after watching your Julia: It’s actually, “Ashira movie,binigyan ako ng glimpse grevinda mama ajaarum.” of hope. Sabi nga sa pelikula, Say it again... walang sigurado pero minsan Julia: Ashira kailangan lang maniwala. Thank you, direk for inspiring me.

Antoinette: Wooow! I am so overwhelmed. A lot of people are posting and tweeting and most of them say, they love the movie and Joshua and Julia were good.

When I read posts saying that the movie really touched their hearts or that it has somehow changed a part of their lives, I feel very happy because I know I am in the right industry. I am also happy for Joshua and Julia. They are very young actors, 19 and 20 year olds, but they were believable as Mika and Caloy.

Tonette, sana magkaroon muli ako ng pagkakataong makatrabaho ka.

Joshua: Yeees!

Antoinette: Promise. hindi na po ako lalampas. Di na po ko lalampas ng...

Ng araw. Congratulations, guys! I’m proud of you.

Congratulations!

Julia: Thank you.

Joshua: Thank you po, Tito Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto displayed a rare flair for acting in “Love You To The Stars Boy.

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had worked with Rocco even in “Encantadia.” “I don’t deny that “ShE’S the closest girl to my we’ve become closer and that heart right now,” Rocco Nacino we’re very comfortable with each says of “haplos” leading lady Sanya other but let’s leave it at that for Lopez. “She’s really special but I now.” can’t say we’re officially together.

Apparently, Rocco and Sanya Basta, chill lang kami.” agree that even if they are both The Times had no recourse single, they don’t need to rush but to pry into the actor’s life their relationship. what with his closeness with “Walang nangyayaring Sanya very evident these days. On ligawan,” Sanya relates. “I think the drama’s set, they are always we’re just happy with the way together talking, laughing at each things are. We care for each other’s jokes, and openly showing other because we’re very close as they care for each another. friends. Ayoko munang haluan ng One scene in particular, when anything. I want our friendship to they were on a beach and Sanya’s remain pure. character Angela was supposedly “I guess we’re not ready to drowning, Rocco kept checking if get into something more serious the actress was OK since he knew because we’re both focused on she didn’t know how to swim. our respective careers. Katulad he even reminded production to ko, I feel it’s only now that I’m keep a close eye on Sanya when getting all these good breaks. I she had to go to a deeper part of want to take advantage of the the water. opportunity. I want to be good Needless to say, Sanya was so in my craft as an actress to show touched by Rocco’s gesture but people that I value the projects also says the same thing about that come my way.” their relationship.

If there is one thing that “As they say, mahaba na Sanya is most grateful for, it’s ang pinagsamahan,” since she the high ratings “haplos” has ManilaTimes.net

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been getting, along with GMA Network’s afternoon offerings “Ika-6 Na Utos” and “Impostora.”

Indeed, the trio of shows is lording over the timeslot but they are not about to rest on their laurels.

“Nagkakatulungan ‘yung tatlong series kasi pare-parehong magaganda. These are the types of series na hindi ka talaga bibitiw when you start watching kasi feeling mo, mabibitin ka,” Sanya chimes. haplos will get more exciting according to the actress: “The viewers will have to find out kung mababawi ba ng character ko, si Angela, si Gerald (Rocco) from Lucille (Thea Tolentino) since alam naman natin na ginamitan lang ng gayuma ni Lucille si Gerald.

“There’s also the character of Pancho Magno who’s so in love with Angela that he’ll do everything to please her. Will Angela fall eventually fall for him? Add to that yung conflict between my mom (Patricia Javier) and Lucille’s mom (Francine Prieto).”

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different,” she averred.

Speaking of Alyas Robinhood, Andrea confirmed its new time The Times traveled for three slot, which started this week, hours to a remote barangay in (after “Super Ma’am”), and shared, Pililia, Rizal where sexy Kapuso “Solenn (heussaff ) and I will have star Andrea Torres is taping for a many for face offs in the show new drama. This is a big project and everyone should watch out from GMA Entertainment Tv for it.” but details cannot be disclosed Off-camera however, Andrea just yet—except that a big and Solenn are very good friends. personality will headline the “Chikahan portion talaga kami show with Andrea. on the set. We talk about a lot of Andrea assumes the role of things. Although this is the first a young widow for the series, time that we’re working together, who after her husband’s death, we’ve known each other for chooses to stay with her mother quite a long time already. I like in-law despite their life of Solenn bilang katrabaho kasi ang poverty. gaan niyang kasama. She’s also “I love this role because it’s very down to earth, parang she very far from my character as doesn’t feel that she’s a big star,” the smart and sexy venus in Andrea stated.

‘Alyas Robinhood.’ This is a kind Ever humble, it seems Andrea of breather for me because I’m required to look very simple. Even neither feels her star is on the rise even if she sometimes hits some the way I deliver my dialogue is ManilaTimes.net

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bumpy controversies along the way. her talent is clearly seeing her through it all as she takes another big step in her career.

Sarah Lahbati, Richard Gutierrez expecting...

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as the baby is healthy, then I am fine and happy. Of course, Chard and others wanted me to have a girl.

That would be wonderful now that we will be complete as a family, but let’s see,)” Sarah added.

The Filipino-Swiss actress also talked about her experience so far as a second-time expectant mom.

“Physically ay medyo mas mahirap ngayon pero mentally mas madali kasi alam ko na kung ano i-expect ko sa changes ng

body ko. (Physically, it is more challenging, yet mentally it’s much easier since I already know what to expect on the changes of my body,)” Sarah shared.

“With Zion kasi napakamaselan ko. hindi ako makalabas ng kuwarto kasi kaunting amoy lang ng ganito, I need to go to the toilet pero ngayon mas nadadalian na ako. ([My pregnancy] with Zion is delicate. I can’t go out of my room

since even with the slightest scent of this or that, I need to go the toilet but now I am at ease,)” she said.

She also laughingly shared that she is currently craving for corn soup and dimsum.

The engagement of Sarah and Richard took place in Switzerland, where the bride-to-be grew up.

The couple announced it just last July. Sarah is expected to give birth in April 2018.

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we cannot alter our genes as a standard of care for stroke prevention with our current science and technology, there practical strategies we can apply to minimize the risk for the development of a stroke.

Someday, preventive genetic engineering and manipulation for all diseases will be available.

In the meantime, here are some tips to greatly reduce the risk for having a stroke, heart attack, and even cancer, basically by living a healthy lifestyle or making necessary lifestyle changes.

• Eat healthy, mostly fish, vegetables of various colors, nuts, and some fruits. Minimize intake of red meats (especially processed foods, which are toxic to the body) and cut down on carbohydrates, like rice, bread, sweets in general, which catapults the risk for T2 diabetes. The Philippines has

one of the highest rates for T2 diabetes in the world, courtesy of “kanin.” The no-rice high-protein legume and vegetable diet is now becoming very popular and a trend.

• Drink about eight glasses of filtered water daily. Stay away from soft drinks which are toxic and increase the risk for metabolic syndrome for children and adults. Any form of this “liquid candy” causes eight gain and is harmful to the body.

• Do daily exercises. Simple brisk walking for 30 minutes each day improves overall health by strengthening muscles, equilibrium and balance, and boosts the immune system, and ward off major illness, including Alzheimer’s and even cancer.

• Practice stress management with R&R, even at work, and especially during the weekend with the family

• Discontinue tobacco use and take alcohol beverage in strict moderation. These two items are the causes of most of our infirmities today. They are not worth developing a stroke or heart attack for.

• Regular medical and dental check-ups are essential. Take your medications religiously and follow the advice of your physician, including a low-fat, low carbs, and low-salt diet. *** 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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