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BOXER WHO FOUGHT PACQUIAO BECOMES CLOSE FRIEND AND AIDE July is “Parks make life better!”

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CorY Quirino, president and national director of Mutya Pilipinas strikes a pose on the red carpet shortly before the start of a talent competition for the 2019 Mutya Pilipinas hopefuls in Los Angeles last week.

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The first time that Johnny Bantilan’s name was ever mentioned in a news story was when Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao was verbally assaulted by a Caucasian man in his favorite Japanese restaurant in Hollywood in April 2016.

The unidentified man rushed at Pacquiao and called him a “homophobe” as the boxer stood by the door of his car at the parking area behind the Kabuki restaurant along Vine Street near Sunset Boulevard.

Bantilan managed to strike a blow to the attacker before he scampered away. Pacquiao prevented his people from pursuing the suspect.

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T h e L o s A ngele s County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed July as Parks Make Life Better!

Month. Throughout the state of California, other parks and recreation organizations will rejoice in unison.

During this month, LA County Parks and Recreation celebrates by highlighting recreational programs and launches a new Parks Make Life Better! video that showcases our beautiful Botanic Gardens, Golf courses, lakes, event locations, and entertainment venues.

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Mutya Pilipinas-California beauties show off talents

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2019 Mutya Pilipinas-California hopefuls (from left to right) Shantelle Serafin (1), Korina Almavez (2), Jenice Domaoal (3), Nikki Liv Basas (4), Denise Duarte (5), Alyssa Velasco (6), Ksei Balasico (7), 2019 Miss L’Aura Wellness Nina Ancheta, 2019 Mutya Pilipinas queen Allison Lorenzo, Alyssa Redondo (8), Cleopatra Jones (9), Nica Louise Janica Arroyo An (10), Muriel Brown (11) and Ashley Avery (12). Photo by bobbY CrisosToMo The 2019 Mutya Pilipinas-California candidates showed off their talents in a fun-filled show in a posh hotel in Long Beach last week (June 25).

Venus Macias Marin, Mutya Pilipinas-California vice president, said the beauty pageant’s president, Cory Quirino, was so elated during the presentation.

“She was very impressed with the girls

and also with the California team. She thought it was a nice production,” Marin added.

The Mutya Pilipinas hopefuls participated in the talent competition, swim-

wear modeling, extemporaneous speaking and gown modeling.

The winner of the best in talent award will be announced during the pageant’s MUTYA

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D’Access Central Inc Receives Major Covered California Grant to Ensure the Move to Universal Coverage Includes Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Los Angeles, Calif. — Covered California announced Friday that it intends to partner with D’Access Central Inc — and dozens of other community-based organizations — to educate consumers about their health care options, offer in-person enrollment and renewal assistance and provide ongoing support with getting the best value from their health plan. The Navigator grants are part of Covered California’s ongoing commitment to work with trusted organizations throughout the state to help hardto-reach groups understand this new era of health care.

“We know it is important for consumers in the Los Angeles region to get confidential, one-on-one help in their communities,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee. “Community-based organizations like D’Access Central Inc are important to their communities and instrumental in helping Californians sign up for the plan that works best for them.”

D’Access Central Inc is a Tax-Preparer as defined in the Business and Professions Code. D’Access Central Inc been in partnership with Covered California since 2013 as an outreach and education grantee. In 2014, was awarded a navigator grant to conduct outreach, education, and enrollment support for consumers enrolling in health care coverage. Today, Covered California issued an intent to award funding to D’Access Central Inc for the next grant cycle period 2019-2022 with $75,000 for the fiscal year 2019-2020. D’Access Central will provide services to consumers in Los Angeles county with a targeted outreach to four ethnic population groups – predominantly the Filipinos, Latinos, Caucasians and Other Asians.

D’ Access Central Inc has been committed to improving the lives of our friends and neighbors in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties for the past six years. We all benefit from stronger communities when we all have access to quality health care coverage.

Since the launch of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, D’Access Central Inc has helped more than 2,000 consumers enroll in health care plans.

“Health coverage is something that needs to be sold, particularly to young and healthy individuals who are not familiar with insurance,” Lee said. “In addition, health care is local. We are proud to bring the health care message to the Los Angeles region in partnership with D’Access Central Inc to make sure we get everyone we can covered with health insurance that meets their needs.”

“Working with D’Access Central Inc is a tremendous opportunity to expand Covered California’s reach throughout the state,” said Terri Convey, director of Covered California’s Individual and Small Business Outreach and Sales Division. “For many people, there is nothing better than being able to sit down with someone in their community who can explain their options and help them make the best choice.”

Read Covered California’s press release here, https://www.coveredca.com/ newsroom/news-releases/2019/05/24/ covered-california-announces-grants-to-community-based-organizations-across-california-in-preparation-for-2020-and-beyond/, and view the list of Navigator organizations and the amount Covered California intends to award to each group.

The Navigator program is funded by revenue generated by Covered California.

Organizations were selected through a competitive grant application process.

D’ Access Central Inc is an accredited Covered CA Navigator Entity Located at 19721 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91324 Tel (818) -701-5806

• D’Access Central Inc is one of only 100 agencies funded in communities across California to make sure hard-to-reach populations that are uninsured and eligible for financial help through Covered California get the information and support they need to sign up for coverage.

• Approximately 89 percent of Californians live within a 15-minute drive of these community-based organizations.

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FCC opens door for Filipino American photographers’ show

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he Filipino Cultural Center (FCC) at the historic Filipinotown in Los Angeles opened its door last Saturday (June 29) to 10 outstanding Filipino American photographers for a month-long exhibit of their works.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony were led by Fernandico Gonong, president of Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA), Benny Uy, president of Filipino American Press Club of California (FAPCCA) and Bernie Targa-Ganon of Pamana ng Lahi.

The participating photographers include Nikki Arriola, Joanna Allas-Fojas, Robert Gamo, Rick Gavino, Vics Magsaysay, Phillip Ner, Randy Ordoñez, Rodolfo Samonte, Bienvenido Sibug and Benny Uy. The exhibit will run up to August 31st. (Filipino Cultural Center, 1740 W. Temple Street,

Los Angeles).

Aside from a sumptuous dinner, the event was also marked by fun and entertainment courtesy of performers led by Mon Concepcion, Genise Sarino, Rollie Javier, Imelda Bosing, George Ludeveca, Tarah Endico, Nikki Reyes, Mervin “Luwee” Villamac Ho and Dr. Richard Gilkinson.

Sponsors of the event include Fiesta Fastfoods, Ludy Gilkinson, Margie del Rosario-Canlobo, Belle Gonzales and Leah Dudgeon, a columnist at Weekend Balita who also represents the Guldjian Fasel Law as its client relationship manager.

one of the participating photographers, Phillip ner, and his entries.

Photo by Mitch samonte

The ten free-spirited Filipino American photographers. From left to right: Nikki Arriola, Benny Uy, Joanna Allas-Fojas, Vics Magsaysay, Robert Gamo, Rick Gavino, Phillip Ner, Randy Ordoñez, Rod Samonte and Bienvenido Sibug.

Photo by Mitch Samonte

Benny Uy, the new Filipino American Press Club of California president and also one of the exhibiting photographers, is assisted by FACLA (Filipino American Community of Los Angeles) President Fernandico Q. Gonong, Jr (in black coat) during the ribbon cutting for the opening night of “FREEDOM: Showcasing the Creativity of Free-spirited Filipino American Photographers” at the Filipino Cultural Center in the Historic Filipinotown of Los Angeles. Holding the ribbon is the veteran daughter, Cely Ochoa Yim. (back from left to right) Phillip Ner, Robert Gamo, Mon Concepcion, Rick Gavino, Nikki Arriola, Vics Magsaysay and Joanna Allas –Fojas (front) Luz Balbin-Spanks, Bienvenido Sibug, Rodolfo Samonte, Benny Uy, Fernandico Q. Gonong, Jr., Cely Ochoa Yim and Genise Sarino. Photo by MiTCh sAMonTe

JuLY is... froM PAge 1 Parks will continue the fun with the 2019 summer programs, 10th Anniversary of Parks After Dark, the new teen program Our Spot, Trails LA County, golf programs, Botanic Garden events, entertainment venues like the Hollywood Bowl and Ford Theater and promote outdoor leisure and recreation.

The Department offers an array of classes and lessons for a variety of sports and recreation activities for all ages.

The Parks Make Life Better! video intends to showcase beautiful landscapes and entertainment amenities at several facilities with team members from across the County.

The video aims to recruit student workers, student professional workers, and other open positions. It also promotes LA County Parks and Recreation’s social media to increase following.

Lastly, it offers an invitation and challenge to other park municipalities to join the fun by creating their own Parks Make Life Better! video.

The availability of parks and recreational programs has significant public health benefits, including increased physical activity, reduced obesity, mitigated chronic disease, crime and violence prevention, improved mental

health, and social interaction. Children, families, teens, and seniors are among the thousands of visitors who enjoy the safe environment and free or low-cost activities offered at County parks.

“Parks plays an important role in bringing communities together and connecting people to nature,” says John Wicker, Director of LA County Department of Parks and Recreation.

“We strive to be a world-class park and recreation organization and commend our team members across the County who ensure our park guests have an enjoyable and memorable experience.”

LA County Park’s mission is to serve as stewards of parklands, build healthy and resilient communities, and advance social equity and cohesion. LA County Parks and Recreation offers 181 parks, 43 public swimming pools, 3 Lakes, 11 nature centers, 200 miles of multi-use trails, 4 Botanic Gardens, 20 golf courses, plus world-renowned entertainment venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and Ford Theater.

These facilities and open spaces provide the public with programs and recreation to get outdoors and be more active and healthy and create lasting moments.

MuTYA PiLiPinAs-CALiforniA... froM PAge 1 coronation night on July 6 at the James R. Armstrong Theater (3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA 900503).

“We were the first overseas franchise to do a search for Mutya Pilipinas,” Marin disclosed.

The talent competition were hosted by 2019 Miss L’Aura Wellness Nina Ancheta and 2019 Mutya Pilipinas queen Allison Lorenzo.

The 2019 Mutya Pilipinas-California hopefuls were Shantelle Serafin, Korina Almavez, Jenice Domaoal, Nikki Liv Basas, Denise Duarte, Alyssa Velasco, Ksei Balasico, Alyssa Redondo, Cleopatra Jones, Nica Louise Janica Arroyo An, Muriel Brown and Ashley Avery.

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hen we were newly married, one of the first “home cooked meals” Dave made, was canned chicken soup and grilled cheese sandwich.

After he served my sandwich on paper plate and my share of soup in a mug, he sat in front of the TV and he started eating his soup - from the pot!

I almost choked! Who eats soup from a pot?

He said- “That’s what we do when we camp” “Well”, I said – “this is not the forest” The next day, I bought soup bowls. My goodness gracious! What would my mother say?

My Inay, who came from humble beginnings would not even allow plastic wares on our table. And here is my American husband, eating soup from a pot.

When we met, Dave had been single for almost two years. I guess that’s what single American men do. They eat from paper plates. In front of the TV. Out of a pot!

All that changed quickly. I insisted on sit down meals, no TV, and grace before meals. Away from his man cave, Dave had to relearn the rituals of eating with a partner.

Family meals are very important to me. The meals I shared with my sons is what I miss most from home.

Eating in front of the TV, though, is not exclusive to single American men. Studies show that more than half of American families rarely eat dinner together.

Community Most of the time, food is simply set on the kitchen counter, they help themselves, and sit in front of the TV, alone.

We don’t need to be experts to see that this is one of the evident reasons for the current loneliness epidemic.

Breaking bread together has always met our basic need to connect with others. It is a universal human ritual. It is one of those things that separates us from beasts.

A study done by the University of Michigan says that family meals are important for character building – just like going to church.

These are the most important “happy hours” of our lives.

When was the last time you sat down to have family dinner? Consider the value: 1. At family meals children learn to converse.

They say that children who grew up having sit down dinners have better people skills. This is probably true, because all my four sons can carry on conversations with strangers, even as kids.

2. Family meals create routines. This gives kids the feeling of security and stability. It is a reminder of the true essence of what a family is: belonging— on a daily basis.

When kids know that there’s good food waiting for them – home is something they look forward to.

It kept my boys from staying at their friends’ home.

3. Family meals are like mini travels. When we introduce new cuisine in a safe environment, it teaches kids how to take risks. My kids are all adventurous with food. This is a good way to avoid socially awkward kids who can’t dine comfortably in a social setting.

When I was a single mom, back in Manila, for the first two years, restaurant meals were a luxury we had to give up. We had to adjust to one income.

But I didn’t want my kids to feel deprived, so I trained our Manang to cook delicious food. It had to be restaurant quality and the table was always beautifully set. I had different sets of plates. We had

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a set for Chinese meals, Japanese meals. I even had a dulang (floor table) made for our Korean meals.

When things got better, we started eating out again. But my sons would say, food is better at home. Our home became known to my sons’ friends for the delicious meals our Manang served.

4. Family meals create life continuity. They create memories and traditions through family recipes and family mantras repeated around the dinner table. These are stories that our children will remember years from now.

5. It is an opportunity to teach gratitude. A time to give thanks. We took turns praying. This practice made my kids comfortable praying publicly.

Dave’s grandson, Ethan stayed with us one summer. When he went back to Michigan, he was asked, what he liked most in California. He said – “We ate together, and we prayed before eating.”

The two weeks he was with us, Ethan had his turn in praying. I didn’t realize that my humble adobo and our prayers were etched in the heart of this young boy.

These days, Dave and I have this rule - if I cook, he prays and vice versa. I’ve also learned to compromise. I now eat in front of the TV, once in a while.

We came home from grocery shopping one Saturday and I was welcomed by a familiar aroma.

Pandan! Before I left, I slipped two pandan leaves in my rice cooker.

For one brief moment, I was transported back to childhood meals in Silang where my Lolo insisted that rice should be cooked with pandan over woodburning stove.

Years from now, I know that when Ethan sees a bowl of white rice, no matter where he is in the world, he would remember the prayers and the meals with his Asian grandma.

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roberT garcia of es news poses with filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao shortly after a morning work out at the griffith Park in Los Angeles.

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Such a quick reaction from Bantilan had to do with being a former

boxer himself. He grew up in General Santos City just like Pacquiao.

Bantilan was among the many boxers who had the “bitter” memories of experiencing Pacquiao’s blinding and heavy blows.

But a great friendship emerged after the said bout. Bantilan quit boxing early in his career as he realized that he had no future in the sport.

“Mahirap na sport ito (boxing). Delikado.

Kaya ‘pag walang pag-asa, mabuti pa mag-quit,” Bantilan said.

According to Bantilan, his presence in the so-called Team Pacquiao is a testament to the Filipino boxing champion’s “palabra de honor.”

“Mula nung niyaya niya ako na sumama sa kanya hanggang ngayon, talagang hindi na niya ako pinabayaan,” Bantilan said.

At present, Bantilan is Pacquiao’s masseur. A duty that he believes is important in keeping up Pacquiao physical condition during his training.

“Hindi kasi makatulog ‘pag hindi siya minamasahe,” Bantilan disclosed.

Being really close to Pacquiao, the masseur noted, is something that a lot of people can only hope for.

“Masarap siya kasama. Palabiro. Kapag wala nang mga tao. Kapag kami-kami na lang dito.

Lumalabas ‘yung talagang siya. Palagi siyang nagpapatawa,” Bantilan revealed.

6.4 magnitude quake hits Southern California, Vegas

As most people were celebrating the Fourth of July, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California and Las Vegas.

The Los Angeles Times reported that the quake struck at about 10:33 a.m. and was centered in the Searles Valley, a remote area of Kern County about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.

The shaking was felt as far away as Long Beach and Las Vegas.

The quake was initially, according to the KTLA 5 report, estimated at 6.6 on the Richter scale, and even though downgraded to 6.4 it remains the largest Southern California quake in 20 years.

The initial 6.6 would have put it on par with the destructive Northridge earthquake of 1994.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti reported in his Facebook page that the “LAFD has completed their surveys of our city and reported no significant earthquake damage from today’s quake near Ridgecrest. City agencies are working together and staying on alert.”

5 BALITA Community Free summer concerts at 17 Milwaukee Tackles Its Legacy LA County Library locations of Consumer Fraud Saturday-Friday | July 6 - 12, 2019

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By Khalil Abdullah, Ethnic Media Services

(Milwaukee, WI) — African Americans and Hispanics continue to be victimized by consumer scams at higher rates than white Americans but are more reluctant to report their experiences, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials.

“African Americans are almost twice as likely to be victims of consumer fraud as whites,” said Todd Kossow, FTC’s Midwest Regional Director, noting that Hispanics also are victimized “at a significantly higher rate than whites.”

He listed debt-related scams that hold out the hope of avoiding foreclosure, paying down student loans, and credit card debt among the leading monetary enticements that lure poor, low-income, or otherwise financially marginal individuals to grasp at the false promises of solvency and freedom from creditors.

Kossow led off a discussion on consumer fraud with other FTC officials and an all-star panel of experts drawn from federal agencies, including IRS Criminal Investigations, the U.S. Attorney’s Office Elder Justice Initiative, U.S. Postal Inspector Service, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

They were joined by a representative from Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation’s auto division, other state and Milwaukee city agencies, including the Milwaukee Public School District, as well as local participants from consumer advocacy organizations like the AARP, and the Better Business Bureau.

Media also attended the event, held at Milwaukee’s Washington Park Branch Library.

Sandy Close, founder of Ethnic Media Services, termed the symposium “a convening of fraud busters in order to create a community of informed advocates. Local media are vital to this effort.”

EMS, an organization that serves ethnic media, has co-hosted similar events with the Federal Trade Commission for over three years in cities across the country.

The magnitude of the crisis is pervasive and daunting.

Kossow said latest data show that 11 percent of America’s adult population, or approximately 25.6 million people, were victims of scams in one year alone.

Though reporting can be done anonymously, African Americans and Hispanics have been less likely to report fraud, making it more difficult for enforcement officials to alert consumers to the latest scams. That underreporting prompted an FTC report.

In Milwaukee, and throughout the country, imposter scams comprise the greatest number of consumer fraud events; “any scam where someone pretends to be who they are not in order to get your money,” Kossow explained.

These scams are often initiated over the phone by an individual who claims to be an IRS agent, or is calling from the Social Security Administration, from a well-known institutional authority or reputable corporation. Also proliferating are technical support scams, where the caller convinces a consumer that a computer or a piece of equipment needs a patch or adjustment of some kind.

Aside from fraudulent schemes that can potentially affect any consumer, there are scams rooted in bitter legacies of discrimination, for example, when banks, through redlining, declined to offer mortgages to African Americans seeking to live in certain neighborhoods or zip codes.

Insurance companies likewise shirked legal obligations behind the veneer of prudently avoiding doing business with “high-risk individuals,” the not so discrete term for people of predominantly non-European descent, or, who, if then insured, were charged exorbitant rates.

Jessica Roulette, an attorney at Le-

gal Action of Wisconsin, and a native of Milwaukee, spoke to the ramifications of this history.

“Scammers prey on the effects of structural racism, the fact that minorities have been excluded from our banking system; excluded from home ownership.” She cited the 2008 financial crisis as but one fairly recent example of how financially unsophisticated, low-income consumers, were steered into burdensome mortgages designed to fail.

She outlined how structural inequities have affected minority and poor communities in her city and continue to impede home ownership, the primary means of the transfer of intergenerational wealth in America. She exuded particular scorn for home ownership scams, such as rentto-own, and explained how aspiring low-income homeowners in the city are currently being bilked by predators.

“These deals offer the worst of both worlds for consumers,” Roulette said, “because they actually never transfer ownership of the property to the consumer.”

The initial pitch to prospective homebuyers, in what is likely to be the largest financial transaction of their lives, is ‘you’re building equity so you can own it one day,’ and that’s what many people want.”

“What you’re actually getting is a property tax burden that may not ever be disclosed,” Roulette said, or a home that may be uninsurable due to its poor condition or, ultimately, even uninhabitable.

She said unsuspecting victims, initially proud, thinking they are homeowners, are often embarrassed at their predicaments, thus often becoming, predictably, among those who fail to report the fraud.

Immigrants also, especially those who have functioned outside the traditional banking system, are vulnerable to these types of scams. Without community members sharing their knowledge and gaining an understanding of their rights, simply put, Roulette said, “it’s easy to be deceived.”

Parker Rios, VP of Workforce Development at United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS), which has an over 54year presence in Milwaukee, said, “over 1,000 people come through our doors every day for the services that we offer.”

His staff also functions as case managers for its Latino clientele, including recently resettled refugees.

He said information on the prevalence of frauds and how they work could be better collected by his staff if they had a greater understanding of what questions to ask. “We’re all in,” said Rios, after listening to the presenters, inviting them to share their knowledge at upcoming UMOS staff training sessions.

The FTC provides materials in Spanish and other languages, but Milwaukee’s Hmong population poses a unique challenge. Wisconsin, given its relatively small size, boasts the largest per capita Hmong population in the country, and, at approximately a quarter of a million people, the third largest Hmong population, trailing only neighboring Minnesota, the second largest, and California.

Zongsae Vang, senior specialist of Hmong American Friendship Association, cited numerous examples of friends and relatives who fell victim to virtually every fraud described during the meeting but identified business pyramid schemes as especially appealing to Hmong community members seeking to attain the American dream of financial independence.

“We’ve lost a million dollars in Milwaukee only,” he said of pyramid schemes, $20,000 of which belonged to Vang’s cousin.

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his summer, LA County Library’s sometimes-quiet locations are filling with the sound of music! Beginning in July and running through September 28, LA County Library will feature 17 free concerts at select Library locations.

The concerts, sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, are part of the LA County Arts Commission’s Free Concerts in Public Sites program, which provides support to organizations wishing to present accessible, quality music programming at community venues throughout LA County. The artists, part of the Arts Commission’s Musicians Roster, represent both the diversity of the region and a broad range of genres, including Americana, Caribbean, rock, soul and more.

“Featuring free concerts at our libraries furthers our efforts to eliminate barriers to access by bringing concerts directly to Library customers who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience these performances,” said LA County Library Director, Skye Patrick.

“Hosting concerts also helps to expand the definition of the Library—more than just a place to research and read, it can also be a community gathering place and an event hub. We hope events like these help our customers feel connected to their community and reveal the variety of services and events LA County Library has to offer.”

Scheduled concerts include: Wed, July 10, 4 pm – Mariachi Trio Espectacular at El Camino Real Library Wed, July 17, 2 pm – Nancy Sanchez at Artesia Library Sat, July 17, 6 pm – Carolina Hoyos at La Mirada Library Sat, July 20, 2 pm – Dale Fielder Power Trio at Cudahy Library Sat, July 27, 2 pm – Sgt. Peppers at San Gabriel Library Sat, July 27, 2 pm – Maria de la Vega and the Wayward 5 at La Crescenta Library Wed, July 31, 5 pm – Nancy Sanchez at Sunkist Library Sat, August 3, 3 pm – Brasil Brazil at View Park Library Thu, August 8, 2 pm – Nancy Sanchez at Chet Holifield Library Sat, August 10, 2 pm – Carolina Hoyos at Montebello Library Tue, Aug 13, 5 pm – Rosalie Elena at Bell Library Sat, September 7, 1 pm – De’Anza at Anthony Quinn Library Sat, September 14, 2 pm – Brasil Brazil at Stevenson Ranch Library Sat, September 14, 2 pm – Trio America at Culver City Julian Dixon Library Sat, September 21, 2 pm – Gloria Arjona at El Monte Library Sat, September 21, 2 pm – Cuicani at Los Nietos Library Sat, September 28, 2 pm – Gloria Arjona at Rosemead Library

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KALAYAANLA 2019 holds fellowship party kALAYAAn-Los AngeLes 2019 over-all chair Thelma Sugay, assisted by Freddie Castaneda Jr. and Arturo P. Garcia, hands a check to Balitang America reporter Steve Angeles. The money comes from the proceeds of the two-day Philippine Independence Day festival.

Historic Filipinotown Neighborhood Council (HFNC) president Cecille Ramos (3rd from left) also receives a check from the same source.

The donations were given out by the KALAYAAN- LA 2019 during a fellowship dinner for sponsors and supporters at the Chibogs Restaurant in the historic Filipinotown last June 28.

The check is donated by the Filipino American group to ABS-CBN’s Bantay Bata program.

Fun Facts: From Counties Named Liberty to $368.6M Worth of Fireworks Sold by deriCk Moore, us Census bureau

Protest against Chinese assault on Pinoy fishermen set on July 12

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he Filipino American Human Rights Alliance (FAHRA) in Los Angeles, the Liberal Party US-Chapter and varho was the first signer of the Declaration of ious Filipino American groups are set to demonstrate Independence? Is there a U.S. county named in front of the Chinese Consulate General at 433 Shatto Independence? What was the nation’s popu- Place, Los Angeles to condemn the recent attack on a group of Filipino fishermen. lation in 1776?

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Answers: • John Hancock, a merchant by trade, was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

• The only county named Independence is in Arkansas.

• The U.S. population was 2.5 million in 1776. It is more than 130 times larger today at 330 million.

As the nation celebrates this Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our Founding Fathers enshrined in our Constitution the importance of statistics as a vital tool for measuring people, places and economy.

The following statistics — historical and whimsical — come from responses to U.S. Census Bureau surveys: • In July 1776, an estimated 2.5 million people lived in the 13 colonies (Series B 12 table below). According to recent projections, there are 330 million residents as of July 1, 2019 (Projections for the United States: 2017-2060, Table 1 below).

• The oldest signer, at age 70, was Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania. Franklin County, Pa., had an estimated population of 154,835 on July 1, 2018. There are 24 counties named Franklin in the United States.

• The youngest signer, at age 26, was Edward Rutledge of South Carolina. There are no counties named Rutledge.

• Speaking of county names, there are four counties named Liberty (Florida, Georgia, Montana, Texas) and 18 counties and one parish named Union.

• $368.6 million worth of fireworks were sold in 2012 through establishments classified as NAICS 453998 and all other miscellaneous retailers (except tobacco stores).

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“We will celebrate the third anniversary of what the international community hailed as a landmark legal victory for the Philippines against the blatant Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Seas (WPS) and we will protest the recent assault on Filipino fishermen.

We will demand justice for them as are they are being oppressed by the Chinese military and fishermen in our own territory,”FAHRA-LA said in a statement.

Recently, China has been on the defensive when a Chinese boat (Yuemaobinyu 42212), reportedly a para-military fishing vessel, rammed Filipino wooden fishing boat in the so-called Recto Bank at around midnight of June 9, 2019.

The area is within the Philippines’

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

“We disappointed with how Philippine President Rdrigo Duterte and his cabinet members handled the incident --- with Duterte even revealing that he had a “verbal agreement” with China’s Xi Jinping to allow Chinese vessels fish in Philippine waters in exchange for loans and other undisclosed privileges.”

“This is a culpable violation of the constitution as such kind of agreements needs the approval of the legislative branch.”

Simultaneous demonstrations will take place in front of China consulates or embassies in Saipan, Guam, Manila, San Francisco, New York, Scotland, Vancouver and other cities around the world.

MiLwAukee... froM PAge 5 were convinced of the need to give their bank account information. Others were conned by IRS or Social Security imposter fraud. Vang returned home one day, in the nick of time, he recalled. His wife was on the phone speaking with someone offering an upgrade for her computer.

Vang convinced her to hang up. He said he has found these experiences gut wrenching. “It hurts,” he acknowledged, “I feel pain,” adding that “minorities get hit the most. They don’t know how to report or they don’t know how to handle the situation.”

Lara Sutherlin, the administrator of the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, said “education is oftentimes our best weapon to prevent the perpetration of fraud.”

That sentiment was wholeheartedly endorsed by the FTC’s Lois Greisman.

Greisman leads the Division of Marketing Practices in the agency’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. Among the advice she shared, as did Kossow, was to encourage attendees to spread the message that anyone soliciting payment by use of a gift card was likely a scam artist. And, as many phone scams originate from over-

seas, a caller who demands payment by a wire transfer, using Western Union or MoneyGram, as examples, should be considered one also. She explained that once the money leaves the United States, it’s harder to trace and far more difficult to recoup.

As in her other presentations at FTCEMS events, Greisman emphasized that one of the best ways for consumers to avoid a scam is, before you act, tell another person about that free vacation, winning lottery number or any other too good to be true opportunity that only requires a minimum contribution to unlock the prize.

Importantly, Greisman reminded attendees, the FTC is an enforcement agency. She explained that the FTC can seek a federal restraining order that allows it to legally “freeze cash, freeze brokerage accounts, freeze jewelry, freeze real property” or other assets of a criminal, fraudulent enterprise before its operators can dissipate those assets. “Our primary goal is to return money to consumers and stop the frauds.”

Neither, she stated, can occur unless information about fraud is shared in, between, and among America’s communities.

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Pacquiao, Go ďŹ le bills to revive death penalty MAniLA — Bills seeking to reinstate capital punishment in the Philippines have been revived in the Senate ahead of the opening of the 18th Congress.

Among the senators who filed bills seeking to impose death penalty in the country were neophyte Sen. Bong Go and Sen. Manny Pacquiao, both from the administration PDP-Laban party.

Go filed Senate Bill (SB) 207 on Tuesday, one of the first bills that he filed in the Senate.

The first-term senator's proposed measure seeks to reinstate the death penalty for drug-related offenses and for plunder.

Under Go's proposed measure, the death penalty would be imposed through lethal injection.

"Towards this end, the State shall rationalize penal sanctions and impose the befitting pen-

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alty reserved by the Constitution for the most heinous crimes, for being grievous, odious, and hateful offenses, which by reason of their inherent or manifest wickedness, viciousness, atrocity, and perversity, are repugnant and outrageous to the common standards and norms of decency and morality in a just, civilized, and ordered society," SB 207 read.

Pacquiao's SB 189 also seeks to amend Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002.

The boxing icon-turned-senator proposed to impose a penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from P1 million to P10 million on those found guilty of importing and selling illegal drugs.

Those who would protect or coddle any violator of the Comprehensive Drug Act would also face a penalty of life imprisonment to death and a fine ranging from P500,000 tp P1 million.

In his explanatory note, Pacquiao said drug trafficking remains "a highly lucrative illicit business with limited risks due to systemic poverty, ineffective criminal justice institutions, outdated drug c ontrol laws, poorly controlled maritime borders and public corruption."

Senate President V i c e n t e " T i t o" Sot to III ea rl ier said the death penalty bill may

be marked as a priority in the next session of Congress. He also said, though, that that would not automatically mean smooth passage through the Senate.

"It is possible but I cannot say if it will have higher chances because of the non-cloture rule in the Senate," Sotto said in May. Cloture means cutting discussions and debates short, or ordering a member of the chamber to stop speaking so others may take the floor.

Although this is allowed at the House of Representatives, the Senate rules do not have any provision on cloture.

(Philstar.com)

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IN-HOME CAREGIVERS:

F you are employed as a 24-hour caregiver, working around-the-clock to provide care and assistance to an individual inside their home, you are most likely entitled to overtime compensation. If you are paid a fixed daily rate, regardless of the actual hours you work or the quality and quantity of work you perform, you are not receiving overtime compensation and likely have a valuable claim for wage theft.

This is true whether you are hired directly by the care recipient or paid though a home care agency.

In 2014 the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights (“DWBR”) became law in California. The law was passed as part of a movement to enhance the rights of domestic workers, whom the California Legislature deemed to be some of the most invisible and vulnerable workers in the state. Now, under the DWBR, in-home caregivers are entitled to receive overtime wages for all hours worked in excess of 9 in a day or 45 in a week.

In Los Angeles County, most 24-hour caregivers must be paid a minimum of $378.00 per day to comply with the requirements of the DWBR. The first 9-hours of work should be paid at the legal minimum wage rate in Los Angeles of $12.00 per hour, which equals $108.00. Then, for the remaining 15 hours, the law requires overtime payments at a rate of $18.00 per hour, which amounts to an additional $270.00.

Unfortunately, in actual practice, most caregivers working in Los Angeles receive far less than the applicable minimum, often earning as little as $120 to $180 per day. A 24-hour caregiver in Los Angeles who is earning less than $378.00 per day likely has a very valuable claim for wage theft.

For example, if you are a caregiver working 24-hours per day, 5 days per week for a salary of $800 per week (or $160 per day), your weekly unpaid overtime claim is calculated as follows: Your weekly salary of $800 is divided by 40 hours to calculate a regular rate of pay, equal to $20 per hour. Your overtime rate is 1.5 times your regular rate of pay, which amounts to $30 per hour.

Your pre-determined salary does not compensate you, at all, for the 15 daily overtime hours you work. So, each day, you accrue $450 of unpaid

overtime wages. Employers, who willfully fail to pay an employee the requisite overtime compensation, are also subject to liquidated damages, which could add an additional $157.50 per day to the wage theft claim.

Plus, the law provides for interest, attorneys fees, and penalties.

In the above example, the hypothetical caregiver is owed over $3,000 in unpaid overtime wages per week. On a yearly basis, the claim exceeds $150,000. We help many caregivers whose claims exceed $500,000 in potential damages after working for several years.

Caregivers, who are victims of wage theft, may recover their unpaid wages going back 4 years from the date a lawsuit is filed in court.

We have helped many caregivers file claims against their former employers. Even if you last worked several years ago, you still have time to pursue a claim. The one exception is if the care recipient patient has passed away. In that instance, a claim against the care recipient’s estate must be filed within 1 year of their passing, or sooner if an estate has been opened.

If you are a caregiver and are hesitant to proceed with claims for wage theft against your current or former employer please visit our website at www.cr.legal/getmyot to review our article that addresses many of the common concerns we have heard from caregivers.

ARE YOU PAID OVERTIME?

If you are a caregiver working 24-hour shifts without overtime compensation, we want to talk with you about your legal rights. We provide compassionate and confidential consultations. Please contact us at (818) 807-4168, for a free case evaluation.

This article is an attorney advertisement written by Daniel Chaleff, employment law attorney at Chaleff Rehwald in Woodland Hills. Our examples are of a general nature and are not a guarantee regarding the outcome of your individual matter. The law firm focuses on caregiver rights. Please call us at (818) 807-4168 for a free case evaluation. Or visit us at www.cr.legal to learn more about caregiver overtime law. We offer a 24-hour chat line on our website.

China rejects 3rd party in boat sinking probe

MAniLA — China has rejected a proposal for a third party investigator for the Recto (Reed) Bank incident and has insisted that the probe be conducted only by Philippine and Chinese authorities, Malacañang said yesterday.

Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Chinese officials had told Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Chito Sta. Romana that there is no need for a third party since the two countries can settle the issue between themselves: “Ang sabi naman nila, huwag na iyong third party. Kailangan tayo lang ang mag-usap doon.”

Panelo said the Chinese made sense in arguing that if the two countries could come to an agreement, there was no need for a third party: “Para sa kanila, hindi na kailangan iyon kasi kung magkakasundo na kayo, bakit pa kayo magti-third party? Oo nga naman.”

A boat with 22 Filipino fishermen sank near Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea after it was hit by a Chinese vessel last June 9.

Last week, President Duterte, citing preliminary results of a probe by the Navy and Coast Guard, said the Filipino boat was “sideswiped” and the incident may have been unintentional.

Duterte said the F/B Gemver should have been hit from below if the sinking had been intentional. He had called the sinking “a little maritime accident,” drawing flak from critics who accused him of downplaying the incident and siding with China.

Panelo said Sta. Romana informed Malacañang about the stand of the Chinese foreign ministry last June 24.

Despite Beijing’s position, Panelo stressed the Philippines would push for a third party investigator if the findings of Filipino investigators and their Chinese counterparts did not match.

“Perhaps we will insist, ‘if we do not reach an agreement, let’s tap a third party.’ But for now, they are okay,” the spokesman said.

“There’s nothing we can’t agree on, you will just decide on whether it was an accident or it was deliberate.

Number one, who is at fault? Number two, the abandonment, who was accountable for that? What will be the compensation for that?” he added.

He said a third party could be an independent body and does not have to be a country.

“But if that’s the only issue, I think it is easy to determine whether it was an accident or not. From the investigation of the two (countries), they can already determine. When it comes to accountability, I think it’s also easy,” he said.

Panelo said China wants the two countries to conduct separate investigations and then discuss them in a meeting.

“We have to create a task force... And then, we exchange our findings, and then we decide on what to do,” he said.

Panelo emphasized Duterte has been open to both a joint probe and the tapping of a third party investigator. He said what’s important to Duterte is having the party accountable unmasked and penalized.

Panelo also assured the public that the administration would not be contented with an apology from the crew of the Chinese ship involved in the incident. “If it’s not an accident, then there is negligence... Why did you abandon them? What will you do to the people you abandoned?

You just can’t apologize to us,” the spokesman said, adding that the government has already condemned the Chinese abandonment of the Filipino fishermen.

“But I trust the assurance by the ambassador of China when he said

that they would not allow that. If there is irresponsible behavior, they would impose sanction; that’s their job,” he added.

Word of honor He also said the Philippines may have to rely on China’s word of honor regarding a supposed verbal fishing agreement between President Duterte and China’s President Xi Jinping.

Malacañang earlier admitted the deal was not put on paper.

Duterte revealed last week the existence of such agreement to clarify his earlier statement that China could not be stopped from fishing in the Philippines’ EEZ. The President said Filipino fishermen now have access to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal because of the agreement reportedly forged in 2016.

Panelo said the deal was borne out of the discussions between Duterte and Xi. “Palagay ko walang pinirmahan.

Parang ano lang iyon eh, parang nag-usap lang sila (I think they did

not sign anything. They just talked),” Panelo told reporters. “Heads of state have word of honor.”

Panelo said the President trusts that Xi would honor the verbal agreement.

“Eh sa ngayon hindi naman niya ginagalaw ang Reed Bank, ‘di ba? Gaya ng pangako niya (Until now he has not touched Reed Bank as promised),” the spokesman said.

Asked whether the agreement is legally binding, Panelo replied, “Why not? What’s wrong with that?”

Panelo claimed the legal basis for the agreement was the constitutional provision that states that the primary duty of a government is to protect and to serve the people.

“In law, something is valid and binding even if it’s verbal as long as there is mutual consent between the two parties,” he said.

Panelo claimed the President has been transparent about the fishing agreement and has disclosed its details in his previous speeches.

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Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Chinese officials had told Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Chito Sta. Romana that there is no need for a third party since the two countries can settle the issue between themselves: “Ang sabi naman nila, huwag na iyong third party. Kailangan tayo lang ang mag-usap doon.”

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Atin ang Pinas: Protest banners fill UP Diliman grad rites venue Various protest placards filled the amphitheater during the 108th General Commencement Exercises of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City, on Sunday.

Before the ceremony ended, a group of student protesters gathered in front of the stage, holding placards with inscriptions: "free education, better academic program, press freedom, impunity, and human rights," among others.

On the stage, students and teachers raise a long red banner with the message "Atin Ang Pinas."

Also, the protesters staged a lightning rally while singing the UP hymn "UP Naming Mahal.”

Amid issues on territorial security, and protection of the Philippines' sovereignty in disputed China rejects… from page 8 In an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel, the presidential spokesman also said the Philippines may “lose everything” if it enforces the constitutional provision on EEZ. “That provision, if you enforce that literally then you’re courting dangers; because precisely China would not want that. In other words, what benefit do you have if you enforce that provision and then losing everything,” he said.

“Because what use is there – that provision – if you aggressively enforce the arbitral ruling and it will precipitate and trigger armed conflicts between the two sides,” he added.

In 2016, a UN-backed arbitral court based in The Hague invalidated China’s massive claims in the South China Sea and reaffirmed the Philippines’ maritime entitlements.

But Panelo said there may be no need for Duterte to invoke the arbitral ruling if the Philippines gets what it wants.

“Under the arbitral ruling, there is a specific ruling on what is ours, areas they cannot enter. If they agree and if we settle it through talks, what else

areas, President Rodrigo Duterte in an earlier speech said the Philippines cannot assert sovereignty over its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and prohibit Chinese fishermen from exploring the territory because, he said, "no country in the world has that right."

Lawmakers and diplomats have criticized Duterte's remark, with other hinting at impeachment moves for the President's failure to defend the national interest.

After singing the university song, some students and teachers shouted chants declaring their resistance against some of Duterte's policies and statements. Around 5,000 students attended the graduation ceremony in Quezon City. (GMA News)

is there to invoke? Nothing,” he said.

Release results. Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, meanwhile, urged Malacañang yesterday to release to the public the results of the investigation of the Coast Guard and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) of the Recto Bank incident.

He said “public interest demands the report be made public, and for transparency.”

“Let us see what is contained in the report. I will be pleasantly surprised if it contradicts the President,” Drilon said, apparently referring to President Duterte’s description of the incident as “a little maritime accident.”

He said that while the country maintains its friendship with China, the government must lead in protecting the country’s territory including its exclusive economic zone.

Sen. Panfilo Lacson over the weekend said he hoped the Coast Guard and Marina did some forensic analysis of the incident and did not just take sworn statements from the Filipino fishermen, who were reportedly left in the water after their fishing boat

was allegedly rammed by a Chinese vessel last June 9.

Lacson said a forensic analysis would help determine whether or not the ramming of the Gemver was intentional.

He said the bigger issue was the fishermen being abandoned in the water by the Chinese, in violation of international and local laws.

Vice President Leni Robredo, meanwhile, chided the President and his supporters for again raising a war scenario, saying China has never waged war against Vietnam despite the latter’s tougher responses to Chinese provocations in the South China Sea. Robredo issued the statement as Duterte repeatedly warned of possible war with Beijing if the country insists on exploring for oil in the West Philippine Sea. “That’s what I don’t understand, not just the President but even his supporters on Facebook, that (war) is their interpretation, that we should be afraid of China because it will wage war against us,” Robredo said over dzXL. “The idea of (war) only came from them (Duterte and supporters).”

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Robredo said Vietnam, also a claimant-country in the South China Sea, has maintained a good economic relationship with Beijing despite the ongoing sea row.

“Vietnam is very vocal if there are threats or incursion of its territory, but it maintains a good relationship (with China) economically. Their trade relations are so thriving,” she said.

Robredo said the country can always maintain good relations with China without sacrificing its sovereignty.

“I believe we will benefit from good economic relations with them (China) but not at the expense of our sovereignty and territory,” she said.

The Vice President also expressed concern over Duterte’s latest pronouncement that he could not bar the Chinese from fishing in the Philippines’ EEZ due to a “mutual agreement” he made with Chinese President Xi. “The President’s recent statement is worrisome... First of all, if that is your territory you should not ask for permission to fish there,” she said.

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ne of the marks of literacy is writing (along with reading, ‘rithmetic, and to include basic computer educ). It is in writing that makes communication in the sphere of humanity effective not only in reaching a far audience but could transcend generational sequences. But of course, its predicate, reading and algebra, should be a mandatory foundation if only to make writing profound and meaningful; reading, for purposes of inspiration and style, and algebra for precision and abstract reasoning.

There are several approaches to writing as there are various types of writers. We have the script writers, poetry writers, song writers, short story writers, novel writers, non-fiction writers, documentary writers, graffiti writers, technical writers, anonymous writers so on and so forth.

When ancient man discovered writing, it was more of an artwork done in cave walls. Several generations later, man improved his communication skills and with it, his resourcefulness in its publication. There are several ways of publishing. One is through the printer and the other through digital means.

If done through a printer, a manuscript is submitted for purposes of lay-outing and proof preparation. An estimate is made by

the printer and the cost spelled out.

This is based on the type of paper to be used, the size, the number of pages and number of copies. If the author agrees to the cost estimate, the manuscript (either prepared through hard copy or through USB file, the latter is preferred by the printer) a down payment, usually half of the cost, is required. After about a week, the proof is completed and the author checks for possible changes, improvements and suggestions.

The proof is reviewed and checked further by the printer’s proof reader or the author’s personal staff before it is submitted for final printing. After an average of two months, the printer calls up the author for the balance payment and release of the book.

Before the publication (or even after the book has been printed), the writer must as a rule, get a form for copyright application. It can be downloaded from internet. After it is accomplished, author brings it to a lawyer to be notarized; and thereafter, sent to the National Library (Kalaw St., Manila) for filling. It is in the adjacent office where ISBN (or International Standard Book Number) is also given. In submitting for its form, a copy of the manuscript is submitted for each office (copyright and ISBN offices). The manuscript may be in the form

of a published work already or just a working manuscript. There is a fee in the amount of P150 for the copyright application, none for the ISBN registration.

With this as background procedure and after your work has been properly registered according to the processes required under the intellectual property law, you can flex your brains to draft another book.

Note that it is not only books which can be applied for copyright. You can record a song which you have written, have it saved on a CD and send it to the copyright office for issuance of a copyright certification. You may also compile your poetry writing, graphics, thoughts, diary even. The copyright certification looks like a diploma, very handsome. Your intellectual work is therefore protected by law for 20 years. It cannot be copied, unless with your permission, during a two-decade period reckoning from the time the certification is issued.

So, write on and secure a pedestal among authors to perpetuate yourself and be among the immortals!

What to look forward to the second half of 2019 for Real Estate and Mortgages news for home buyers, sellers and homeowners. Millions of owners could benefit from refinancing at these unexpectedly lower rates.

Home prices continue to rise due to lack of inventory, but not as fast as they have over the past few years. Many would-be buyers struggle with affordability. Below medium home prices still will get multiple above list price offers, but million dollar homes I would say n the eyes of most economist and most think have started correcting in price. tanks, here is what is out there for California.

1. Wanted: More homes for sale The first half of 2019 surprised housing markets In real estate, it’s been a seller’s market since across the country: Mortgage rates falling. That’s August 2012. More would-be buyers exist than the opposite of what the experts had predicted homes for sale, giving sellers a stronger negoat the beginning of the year, and it’s welcome tiating position. While the market still favors the seller in most places, the balance of power is moving in the buyer’s direction.

More homes are available for sale now, so buyers have greater choice.

2. Home prices will keep going up In the first four months of 2019 (the latest numbers available), buyers were paying more for resold homes than a year before — but the year-over-year 2629 Foothill Blvd #396 La Crescenta, CA 91214 price increases each month were less Tel.: 818.446.5057 than 4%. For the same period in 2018, year-over-year prices were more than www.usasianpost.com / www.weekendbalita.com 4.5% higher. Hence a slower overall real Publisher estate market despite the very low interest rates now available.

BALITA MEDIA INC. 3. Mortgage rates will remain low Aloy Tuazon Serrano After peaking at 5.679% in NovemEditor-in-Chief ber 2018, the average 30-year fixed-rate Ed Sacramed mortgage fell to 3.79% by June 2019, a Managing Editor decline of a full percentage point, The forecasters now predict that the Terry Cagayat Liza Rafallo 30-year fixed will remain relatively Editor Automotive Advertising Manager steady through year’s end, not changRhony Laigo Lyn Mendoza ing by more than a couple of tenths of a Editor-at-large Office Manager/Classified percentage point.

Advertising 4. Affordability continues to be a conMelda Guerra Ronnie Villo Contributing Editor Circulation Manager cern Even as home price growth slows and Reyson Pascua Gary Escarilla Page Designer Sales Manager mortgage rates fall, home buyers still have difficulty affording homes — esFor Editorial: Do you have a story tip, letter to the editor suggestion? Please email pecially first-timers toward the less exinfo@balita.com or mail your letter to Editorial Department, Weekend Balita, Balita Media Inc., 201 N.Brand, Suite 200 Glendale CA 91203. Submission must include full pensive end of the market. name, mailing address and contact numbers. All contributions are subject to the paper’s There are plenty of homes available for editorial standards. For advertising, please email info@balita.com. buyers who can afford to pay $800,000 Weekend Balita is a Publication of Balita Media Inc., the leading source of news and information for the Filipino-American community, which also publishes US Asian Post. or more. But buyers outnumber sellers Views & Opinions expressed by contributing writers and syndication partners are solely theirs and do not necessarily reflect that of the publishers. All advertising materials are of homes priced $400,000 or less. We’re subject to the paper’s editorial standards and discretion. All rights reserved. still very short of supply in this lower Reprints of materials published in the newspaper should have explicit permission of price range.

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der $400,000 has gone down. In April 2018, 67% of new homes sold for less than that price; this April, 64% did. Builders are awaiting the ballots on rent control for CA. 5. More people could save by refinancing While the drop in mortgage rates benefits home buyers, it’s good for homeowners, too — specifically, homeowners who would snag lower monthly payments by refinancing into a mortgage with a lower interest rate. Every time rates fall, there’s an increase in the number of homeowners who could save money by refinancing.

Black Knight, a technology provider for the mortgage industry, estimates that 5.9 million homeowners could cut 0.75% or more from their mortgage interest rate by refinancing.

Does a lower mortgage interest rate automatically mean that you should refinance? No. You might benefit from a smaller rate decrease, or you might have to wait for a bigger rate drop. Even if you bought your home recently, it’s worth checking whether you should refinance. Its estimated that 953,000 homeowners who got mortgages in 2018 could save an average of $162 each month by refinancing.

6. Attention is on first-time buyers The mortgage and real estate industries are focused on serving new home buyers, and for good reason: There’s a lot of pent-up demand.

Roughly 3 million first-timers delayed buying homes between 2007 and 2015.

These buyers are reaching that age when they can no longer delay. Their housing needs are really catching up with them. It doesn’t feel right to be raising a family in a rental apartment. They want to own their place. So I think those drivers will be very significant for the next few years.

7. Lending standards ease a little After the housing crisis, lawmakers required mortgage lenders to assess borrowers’ ability to repay. The regulatory changes made it harder to get a home loan.

The Urban Institute’s Housing Finance Policy Center has argued that lenders overcorrected after lending too freely in the two or three years preceding the financial crisis of 2008.

There is evidence that lenders agree. Gradually, they have been relaxing lending standards.

There are more stated income programs out for self employed borrowers and much more for non-owner loans.

Thanks for your comments and support, please call Ken Go of 1st Innovative Finance Group. Call Ken 562-508-7048 or write to kennethgo@verizon. net. BRE 01021223 NMLS 238636

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Can Debt Settlement Help You Avoid Bankruptcy?

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OUR credit card payments are past due. You’re confused and don’t know what to do. The bill collectors are calling you non-stop and writing you threatening letters. What do you do? Should you just file bankruptcy? Or are there other options?

Most people are unaware that credit card companies will negotiate with you if they believe that it is in their best interest to do so. Many times it is possible to negotiate a significant reduction and save yourself thousands of dollars. How does debt settlement work?

If you are delinquent in payments, perhaps you are afraid of what creditors may do next. Maybe bill collectors are calling you all day long. You might get nervous every time someone knocks on your door because it could be someone handing you a summons for a lawsuit. Or it may be that your accounts are already in collections, a lawsuit has been filed or even worse, like a judgment or a wage garnishment may already be pending.

Maybe you’ve even tried calling debt collectors at one point and begged them for some kind of payment plan that you can afford and they said NO. If a debt collector tells you that it is “their policy not to settle debts”, don’t believe it.

If you are behind in payments, this is when debt settlement may actually be a good idea especially if you are trying to avoid filing for bankruptcy.

This doesn’t work in all situations but there are certainly a lot of scenarios where bankruptcy may be avoided and debts can be settled using the least amount of money possible.

It is a known fact in the collection business that as time goes on, the ability to collect on a debt diminishes. Thus, the longer your accounts have been in collections, the better your chance of settling your debts for a significantly reduced amount.

For example, it is my experience that creditors will settle for about 30-60 cents of the original debt amount.

What type of debt can be negotiated? Actually, debt settlement is possible not only for credit cards but for almost all types of debts. The list includes medical bills, bounced checks, personal loans, department store cards, auto repossession deficiencies, etc.

Debt settlement works best in situations where the debtor has the ability to produce enough cash to settle for 30-60% of the amount owed. The reason is that creditors are often only willing to settle for less than full amount only if you pay them in

a lu mp su m a s opposed to pay ing in installments.

If you a re a home ow ner, you m ay be able to ref inance and use your home equity for debt settlement.

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As a spouse of a US Citizen, an alien is considered an immediate relative and entitled to immediately apply for a green card inside the United States. This is usually done by simultaneously filing an I-130 Petition for Alien Relative and an I-485 Application to adjust status. However in order to do this, the alien spouse must have been inspected when the alien entered the United States or if not inspected must be grandfathered by section 245(i) of the immigration and nationality act. Being inspected means that the alien entered using a valid visa, paroled inside the United States, entered using the visa waiver program. The alien is grandfathered by section 245(i) if a family petition or a labor certification has been filed for the benefit of that alien prior to April 30, 2001. If the alien was not inspected nor grandfathered under section 245(i), such as if the alien crossed the border illegally, the alien cannot obtain his or her green card inside the United States.

Then it becomes a catch 22 situation because if the alien spouse leave the US, the alien spouse becomes subject to the 3/10 year unlawful presence bar. The alien spouse may apply for a provisional waiver of the 3/10 year bar inside the US which will give the alien spouse some assurance that he or she may be able to come back the US if he or she interviews at the US embassy overseas for the immigrant visa.

Along with the application and petition, the alien is also required to take a medical examination by a physician designated by the USCIS. The result of that physical examination is reported in a USCIS form and sealed in an envelope submitted with the Petition and Adjustment Application.

The alien spouse may also apply for a work authorization card with the Petition and Adjustment application. The work authorization card will allow the alien spouse to work legally in the United States, obtain a social security card, and a driver’s license while that person is waiting for his or her green card interview. Work Authorization card are usually issued in about1 to 2 months from filing the application.

The green card interview is usually set in about 5 to 6 months from the time the Petition and Application is filed. The green card interview is the most important step in the process. It is through this process that the USCIS officer usually determines whether

the marriage, which forms the basis of the Petition, was entered in good faith. The adjudicating officer usually asks detailed questions about the marriage relationship between the US Citizen spouse and alien spouse. If the couple do not have children, the marriage are usually subject to closer scrutiny. Along with this inquiry process, the USCIS would usually request for certain documents that proves a bonafide marriage.

Some of these documents may be in the form of pictures, joint utility bills, health insurance documents, and many more. If everything goes well, the USCIS officer will approve the case and a green card will be mailed to the alien’ address within a reasonable time period. If the couple has been married for 2 years or more, the alien spouse will recieve a permanent greencard. If the couple has been married for less than 2 years, the alien will receive a conditional green card. The alien spouse will have to file a petition to remove the condition 3 months prior to the expiration of the conditional greencard which is good for 2 years.

Obtaining legal status in the United States is a one shot deal. People should seek the assistance of an experienced Attorney to guide them through this important and and once in a lifetime process.

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Divisoria, Carriedo, clean and trash-free dAYs after new Manila Mayor Isko Moreno assumed his post, he immediately instructed streets and sidewalks clean up in Divisoria and Carriedo, Quiapo.

The two are public markets that are usually filled with trash and crowded by vendors and shoppers alike, but today, citizens saw a different face of Divisoria and Carriedo after the mayor asked for a 48-hour clearing and obstruction operation.

“Kala mo nasa Ayala ka lang.” a netizen wrote on his Facebook after visiting Tutuban this morning.

Moreno initially said that he would ‘move heaven and earth’ in order to clean up Manila.

Police personnel and fire volunteers helped in the clearing operations.

The f irst-term mayor a lso vowed to preserve Arroceros Forest Park dubbed as “Manila’s last lung”, Manila Zoo, and to revive Escolta, Manila Bay, and Intramuros. (Manila Bulletin)

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Recent G-20 Summit in Japan showed Trump's fascination with dictators

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t's quite mind-boggling to watch part of the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan on June 28, 2019, where President Trump seemed to have shown "dictator-curiousness" as noted by CNN's Anderson Cooper in his "Anderson Cooper 360" weekly television show. The same fascination was likewise noted by another CNN reporter, Jim Acosta. Both of them noted how Trump "cozied up to Russian President Vladimir Putin," during a press interview when Trump said to Putin 'don't meddle in the election,' with a smirk on his face."

Cooper went on by saying that " there's just something about the meeting with Putin that does it to him, that makes him all giddy and 'dictator-curious,' and the same coziness he had for the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) whom the CIA believes authorized the murder and dismemberment of the Washington-based journalist, Jamal Khashoggi."

As a great result, the leaders at the Summit collectively concluded that "they will strive to realize a free, fair, nondiscriminatory, transparent, predictable and stable trade and investment environment, and to keep our markets open."

One other highlight during the G-20 was the sideline "talks" between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jingping regarding our country's "escalating trade war, in which the two leaders agreed to restart negotiations."

Similarly, as we all have watched Trump's "dictator-curiousness" with Putin and MBS, the same "fascination" was readily seen when he met with Kim Jong Un, before he stepped into North Korea's demilitarized zone (DMZ).

The three leaders: Putin, MBS and Kim Jong Un showed

Trump as having such a fascination for them. As most of us have been aware of recently, the story that Russia allegedly meddled in our 2016 election will never stop lingering on our minds.

So, in reading Marsha Gessen's recent book "The Future Is History," she describes Russia's Vladimir Putin as America's mortal enemy, but most Russians go along with him. A former Russian journalist who now lives here in the US, Gessen further described in her book that "Russians see the United States as the country that Russia had

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that remain. He has seized control of major businesses and industries and business leaders who opposed him have been stripped of their wealth, sometimes jailed and in some cases even murdered."

For Gessen, most troubling of all was the "sanctioned harassment and visceral hate of those who are different, especially Russian gays, who have been harassed, beaten, tortured and even murdered." She fears that "Russian society is dying under Putin - even life expectancy is shorter than in many developing countries."

Finally, what amazes her is the "resilience of the Russian resistance and her story of mortal struggle is summarized by explaining that this country (Russia) wanted to kill itself.

Everything that was alive here - the people, their words, their protest, their love - drew aggression because the energy of life had become unbearable for this society."

It is quite obvious therefore that during the G-20 Summit, Trump seemed fascinated with all these dictators like MBS, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin.

Though the G-20 Summit produced a "collective investment environment for everyone," it seemed as if Trump used the event as a photo opp for his so-called "diplomatic" prowess, where some of us have felt that in the end, he admired these dictators and wants to be like them.

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Matteo Guidicelli invites Daniel Padilla to join the AFP reserve force, and do ‘tusok-ulo’ By: Regina Mae Parungao

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ctor-turned-Army reservist P2Lt. Matteo Guidicelli has revealed he encouraged Daniel Padilla to also join the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ reserve force.

Matteo appeared on “Magandang Buhay,” a week after he graduated from his scout ranger course in Camp Tecson, San Mig uel Bulacan with a military commendat ion medal.

Daniel’s mother, Karla Estrada, is one of the hosts of the morning show.

“So bakit tinawagan mo si Daniel?

Gusto mong isama ang anak ko diyan?” she asked after Matteo talked about his 39 days of rigorous leadership training.

“Oo nga, tinawagan ko si Daniel Padilla, Tita. Tinext ko siya, (I told him) ‘Dan, DJ, I’m inviting you to join the Army Reserve Force,’” he answered.

“Not just you, but lahat ng mga kapwa-artista kong babae o lalaki, man.

I’m inviting you to join the Army Reserve. It’s not for us, but it’s for our country, kumbaga.”

According to the actor-singer, he hasn’t received a response from Dan-

iel just yet.

“Busy pa siya yata,” he pointed out.

Mat teo also challenged the young actor to do the “tusok-ulo,” a traditional ranger’s vow.

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about joining the Army as reservist.

“First step on Patriotism Fight your Wars within!” he wrote on Instagram.

“Support your Armed Forces against domestic threat.”

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The actor-singer went to Camp Navarro to visit the soldiers wounded in the Indanan, Sulu explosion last Friday.

On Facebook, Matteo talked about what he witnessed during Duterte’s visit, going on to say he had “goosebumps.”

“I had the honor and privilege of accompanying The Commanding General of the Philippine Army LT Gen Alberto to visit our troops in Jolo, Sulu,” he wrote. “I personally witnessed President Duterte award medals to our wounded soldiers that were victims of the bombing incident.

‘I salute you!’ The president said to each wounded soldier.

I have to be honest and say I had goosebumps! The love, support and respect he gives to our men and women in uniform is beyonds words.”

(Manila Bulletin)

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O n MATTEO GUIDICELLI T hu r s d ay, the actor-singer posted a photo of him malas kami, k apag may doing the “tusok-ulo” in front of kasalanan kami — halimbawa late sa Boss Vic Del Rosario of Viva, his formation — our ranger instructor management agency.

“Back in the Viva Office, time to will say, ‘tusok-ulo kayong lahat,” he get back to work. But first, Hello to explained. “O DJ, Daniel Padila, tusok-ulo tayo ha, tusok-ulo challenge. my boss Vic with Tusok Ulo!” he Ide-dedicate natin ‘yan sa mga ranger. wrote in the caption.

“Feels good to be back! Thank Kumbaga bigyan natin ng appreciayou for the warm welcome, Boss!” tion ba.” he added.

Karla then quipped: “Naku lagot anak, hinahamon ka.”

MEET WITH THE PRES. Daniel’s uncle, Robin Padilla, reMeanwhile, Matteo met with Prescently posted an impassioned mesident Rodrigo Duterte for the second MATTEO does the ‘tusok-ulo’ in front of Boss Vic del sage address to the Filipino youth time in Jolo, Sulu last Wednesday. Rosario (Facebook)

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he OPPO Reno takes its cues of its history of popup cameras and brought out something that looks fresh and rad.

OPPO loves to try different things for its smartphone cameras. For the N1, we got a rear camera that can be flipped for selfies. The N3 featured a motorized version of the N1, with some screen gestures to control the camera’s rotation. And the Find X introduced a cool a pop-up camera.

Now, OPPO gave the popup camera a radical redesign with what they call the shark fin.

The shark fin camera pops up whenever you go on selfie mode. It’s sleek and cool, and opens up ideas how a pop-up cameras can be designed to give phones a clearer, physical identity in this era of phones where they all basically look alike.

It captures impressive photos, both front and rear cameras, and the x10 zoom allows you to take pictures from afar. There is also a times 60 zoom and the best way to enjoy that is with a tripod.

The Night Mode is impressive. We’ve taken a photo a dark room with the feature on and the result was as if the room was lit. We’re not going to say “well-lit” but it certainly gives the impression of a room with a lot of lights, where in reality, there was barely anything at all. Night Mode doesn’t extend to selfie though, which is fine for me.

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We tried dropping it for a split second and the Reno just closed its camera right away.

From our time testing with it, it’s proven to be reliable.

The Reno is also one of OPPO’s best designed phones to date. The logo and tag at the back that says “Designed by OPPO” adds a luxury feel to this phone.

If you’re a new OPPO user, you should know that it has this feature called “Screen-off Gesture.” It’s where you gesture while the phone is locked to enable apps.

For instance, you draw a “V” gesture and the phone will switch on its flashlight.

Draw a circle to launch the camera app. You create new gestures and link it to an app you want. It’s disabled by default and can be found in the Settings menu.

Under the hood, the Reno displays an impressive specs sheet. Eight gigs of RAM and doesn’t sport a microSD card slot, which for us isn’t really a big deal, considering the 256 gigs of internal storage along with available cloud space options like Google Drive.

It ships off with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, which is powerful enough to run most, if not all, apps without staggering into any issue. So yes, if you game, stuff like Mobile Legends and Elder Scrolls: Blades are no problem.

Personally, I’ve enjoyed my short time with the OPPO Reno. The design is great, software features are nice, performance is just right for my usage, battery is impressive, the shark fin camera is cool, and its photo taking power is creepily awesome.

It’s a solid two thumbs up on our book.

But don’t just take our word for it, when the phone becomes available, you should go check it out for yourself.

he University of the Philippines will issue RFID-equipped IDs to students and employees starting August this year.

The said ID may also be used as an e-wallet or electronic wallet, Frances Fatima Cabana of the UP Media and Public Relations Office told GMA News.

RFID refers to radio-frequency identification, a technology in which digital data encoded in RFID tags or smart labels are captured by a reader through radio waves.

“Yung UP po, nag-enter po into a partnership, MOA with Paymaya to upgrade the UP ID and at the same

time, turn the UP ID into an e-wallet. They can use it to pay at cafeterias using the QR codes. And then library access, entry to buildings, yun po ang mga nae-envision. At the same time, timekeeping,” Cabana said.

“There will be a chip so the ID can be used sa terminals, the same terminals we use for debit cards,” she added.

But even before the rollout, a few food stalls and UP Ikot jeepneys are already accepting payments via e-wallet.

Food stall owner Thelma Maraya and UP Ikot jeep

2019’s “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” video game is now released

THE augmented reality (AR) game was developed by Niantic Labs, that also created the game Pokémon Go for the mobile phone platform.

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driver Aljun Tadoyo, however, said that many still prefer to pay in cash.

Even Maraya and Tadoyo prefer to be paid in cash.

“Iba yung pera pa rin.

Nandito na agad. Hawak mo na agad ang pera,” Tadoyo said.

“Pera na lang. Kasi yon, w iw ithdrawhin mo pa.

Ang tanong, kung kailan,” Maraya said. (GMA News)

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The company announced that it was creating a Harry Potter game plan in 2017 in partnership with Warner Bros.

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John Lloyd Cruz gives a rare interview about his endorsement project.

Courtesy of Turks MANILA — In the two years he has been on hiatus from showbiz, John Lloyd Cruz shied away from on-camera interviews completely — a sharp turnaround from two decades as one of the most visible actors on television and on the big screen.

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Courtesy of Turks Cruz, however, now appears to be warming up again to being in front of cameras as he joined fellow Star Magic artists Bea Alonzo and Piolo Pascual early this week in a press event.

Cruz and Alonzo were officially introduced as endorsers of a popular shawarma brand, in addition to original ambassador Pascual.

Bearded and with long hair under a cap, Cruz embraced a style that couldn’t be farther from the boynext-door image he had been known for for years.

He also sat down for an interview about his new endorsement project — a welcome treat for long-awaiting fans who have missed hearing Cruz speak. (ABS-CBN News)

Kylie Padilla shares how she deals with her anxieties

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ylie Padilla took to Instagram to share about how she is successfully winning against her anxiety.

"Hope it helps some people," she began in the caption of her threepart series.According to Kylie, she was "a slave to my anxiety" and was constantly living in fear: "Fear of not being in control, fear of failing, fear of being disliked, fear of being abandoned, fear of feeling inferior plus the fears that cloud my mind in every moment."

Kylie said her job as an actress made it easier for her to create "personalities that could tackle with [sic] all this mental turmoil so that maybe I would be able to perform the tasks expected to fulfill my job."

The Kapuso actor said there were times that doubts clouded her thinking but recently, she feels like she has finally won over her anxieties: by keeping still and finding the beauty in every moment.

"In situations where I would normally suffer a really bad anxiety or panic attack, I choose to sit still and breathe," she writes.

She learned to sit, listen, and find ways to "understand others not just myself, and appreciating every moment that came to me."

Kylie began to realize that a lot of it had to do with her reaction — how she reacts to things.

" I began to realize how much everything actually depends on my reaction and mine alone. What a conundrum it is," she says.

Every night, Kylie would tell herself that "The world is already in too much pain and turmoil, why not be someone's blessing? Even in the smallest way, even if that means controlling your own negative thinking. Just so you could share the love you can offer and not the negativity or fear."

She said living with anxiety isn't easy. "Being unable to calm yourself down is absolutely terrifying...

What we can do is do our best to

take care of ourselves, be patient with ourselves and give ourselves the chance to hear our own true voices."

Kylie ended her note by encouraging those who might also be struggling with anxiety to learn to celebrate oneself.

"Nurture the inner child and take care of the ever growing adults within us. I'm a true believer of how we treat ourselves is an example of how we treat others. I hope you give yourself a great big hug.

Your silent triumphs are such precious milestones, I celebrate them with you. Cheers." (GMA News)

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Angel Locsin engaged to boyfriend Neil Arce “I said yes,” the actress happily shares on Facebook MANILA, Philippines – Wedding bells are ringing for Angel Locsin, who confirmed her engagement to boyfriend Neil Arce on social media on Saturday, June 29. ‘ We ’r e e n g a ge d !

Waaaah,” she happily wrote on Instagram.

Movie producer Neil Arce also took to InstaAngel & Neil gram to share the good news and a message for now-fiancé Angel.

"Thank you for allowing me to be with you, take care of you and most of all love you for the rest of my life," his caption wrote.

The couple confirmed their relationship in February 2018. (Rappler.com)

Carlo Aquino and Maine Mendoza are starring in a new Black Sheep film MANILA, Philippines – Aside from unapologetically foisting hugot upon Filipino viewers, ABS-CBN’s Black Sheep has also been giving us team ups we never expected – but are definitely intrigued by anyway.

This time around, it’s Carlo Aquino and Maine Mendoza, who are starring in the film Isa Pa With Feelings.

Black Sheep made the announcement on their Instagram page, posting photos of Carlo and Maine, as well as the pair with the Black Sheep team.

The film will be directed by Ang Mananggal sa Unit 23B director Prime Cruz.

Maine and Carlo also announced the news on their own social media accounts, with Carlo writing in the caption: “not in a million years.”

No release date has been set yet, with Black Sheep only saying “coming soon.”

What do you think of this pairing?

(Rappler.com)

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Amid transfer rumors, Richard Yap to appear on ABS-CBN series

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t seems there is no truth behind the rumors that Richard Yap is transferring to another network after being with ABS-CBN for eight years.

The actor will soon appear in the third season of “Kadenang Ginto” as seen on a teaser released recently.

The Kapamilya afternoon drama series stars Beauty Gonzales and Dimples Romana, to name a few.

Based on the teaser, Richard’s character will be involved in the rivalry between the two female lead characters.

Rumors of the actors’ network transfer began the time he was running for congressman in the first district of Cebu. Several blind items surfaced claiming he will leave ABSCBN after the elections.

(Manila Bulletin) Kadenang Ginto (ABS-CBN)

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Divers, tourists urged to become marine protectors in Camiguin MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – To preserve the flourishing marine flora and fauna, the provincial government of this island is urging divers and tourists to help them in preventing the destruction of its coral reefs.

Outgoing Governor Maria Luisa Romualdo said visitors to the province, especially sea divers, also play a role in the protection and preservation of Camiguin’s marine life.

“We hope we can get more divers, responsible tourists, like you who would help us in the maintenance, in the preservation of our dive spots,” Romualdo told the crowd of divers, tourists, and locals during the opening ceremony of the 1st Camiguin Dive Festival held at the Lagundi Beach recently.

The two-month festival runs from June 23 to August 31 and will showcase various activities such as the “Scubasurero”, fun dive, dive classes, and underwater photography contest, among others.

She said they are taking care of their marine-protected areas, even organizing the residents and fisherfolk to safeguard the dive sites and fish sanctuaries around the island.

“So anything you see in the marine-protected areas, in the dive spots, which you think can destroy our coral reefs, our fish, please feel free to remove it. I will give you that authority,” the governor added, referring to fish traps that are placed on corals and have proven to be destructive.

Camiguin has around 30 dive sites scattered throughout the island’s provincial waters.According to Department of Tourism-10 (DOT-10) Regional Director Marie Elaine Unchuan, the Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving has already accredited six dive shops in Camiguin, owing to the increasing number of divers who visit the province.

Unchuan noted that operators are investing in dive shops, which would mean more local and international divers are coming over to Camiguin.

“We’ve talked to the stakeholders to really up their game to develop dive facilities and dive shops that are DOT-accredited and worthy of international visitors,” she said, adding that more foreigners are visiting the island’s dive spots.

“You can see we have a good percentage of foreigners.

We’re tapping the European market,” the regional director added, referring to the influx of divers.

Veteran diver and underwater photographer and videographer Bo Mancao, who documented the festival, said Camiguin has always been unique because it’s one of the volcanic reef islands in the country.

“I keep coming back here and I keep finding new stuff, be it coral, be it fish, be it invertebrate. There’s always something new in Camiguin,” Mancao said.

He said he was impressed by how clean the coral reefs are.

“I think this goes to show how the leadership in Camiguin works. They are very good in organizing their trash management. Even if there are wastes that float from the mainland

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Diver and blogger Gian Carlo Jubela said he was surprised that Black Forest, a part of the coral reef near the White Island, is free of garbage considering that the sand bar is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Camiguin.

“We do hope that it can be maintained; the ocean is life, and if the oceans die, the planet dies, we all perish,” Jubela said.

Mambajao Mayor and governor-elect Jurdin Jesus Romualdo said he could not understand why people still throw their trash in the sea despite the existence of laws and ordinances prohibiting it.

Romualdo said they want to preserve the reputation of Camiguin’s coral reefs as pristine and dive-worthy, with the help of divers.

“I’m really banking on the dive resorts and all the divers that come here. Help me preserve this beautiful island. I cannot do this alone,” he said.

What makes Camiguin’s corals and other underwater life still intact after the occurrence of volcanic eruptions in the past is in itself a cause for wonder and amazement, he said.

“Divers have been telling that it’s more beautiful under the water than on top,” Romualdo said.

Camiguin provincial tourism officer Candice Naome Dael said they expect the volume of tourists to further increase because of the Dive Festival and other regular annual activities in the island, which include the Lanzones Festival and the Panaad, a yearly activity involving Roman Catholic devotees who walk around the island as a form of penance during the Holy Week.

The Manila-Camiguin flights recently offered by an airline company would also help boost the number of foreign and local visitors to visit the province, she said.

“We are projecting a million or more tourists for this year,” Dael said, adding that the establishment of new multi-room hotels and resorts will help address the growing number of vacationers to the island. (PNA)

Students dared to take active stand on environmental issues

DUMAGUETE CITY – Environmental advocates challenged more than 700 students from the different schools to take a pro-active stand on issues related to the environment as their future is largely at stake with the impacts of global warming and climate change.

During the GeoSkwela forum on Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy, Jamie Herrell, Miss Earth 2014, wowed the jampacked crowd inside the Luce Auditorium at Silliman University here with her personal advocacies on the protection of the environment. She dared the audience to be pro-active rather than be reactive.

She explained about her personal “Think

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Twice” campaign, which aims to “teach kids how to find alternatives in their everyday lives to sustain the environment.”

“When are we going to start taking the initiative? Taking care of the environment is just like taking care of business,” she said.

“You don’t wait for the problem to happen. You have to think of solutions before it happens,” Herrell added.

Another young environmental campaigner, Rhyn Anthony Esolana, a Foreign Affairs student from Silliman University, and co-founder of the student-led Project Balod marine conservation workshop, also shared his own experiences in pushing for

advocacies specifically on the marine environment.

Esolana noted that the Philippines “is the center of marine biodiversity in the world,” meaning the country has rich flora and fauna.

Do not worry about tomorrow more than having to worry about now, he said.

“Why do we have to save the environment? Because it’s about food security, about health care,” he added.

Esolana stressed the need to look after the sea, because it benefits the people, such as on tourism and most important, food.

By 2050, with the current trend of producing so much plastic, “there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish,” Esolana said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jorge Emmanuel, a renowned environmental campaigner and former consultant to the United Nation’s Health Program who has worked in various international groups in 40 different countries, warned of “existential threats”, those that face “the very extinction of the human species”.

The massive loss of biodiversity, decline in species, and what some are fearing might be a mass extinction, are among the serious concerns that need

to be addressed, he said.

Another existential threat is waste, of which a big portion is plastic waste, he added.

Global climate change is also another existential threat that needs serious attention, said Dr. Emmanuel, a “Balik Scientist” of the Department of Science and Technology.

According to him, humans are the source of these existential threats to the human species, and therefore, the younger generation must also play a significant and active role to address and find solutions to these problems.

For his part, Miguel Lorenzo De Vera, head of the Strategic Initiatives, Legal, Regulatory Office (SILRO) of the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) emphasized the benefits of renewable energy, specifically geothermal energy, as the “cleanest, most stable, and the energy of the future.”

“Demand to shift to RE (renewable energy) is an all-time high and rightly so because this is one of the concrete steps in the campaign to reduce carbon emissions that continue to warm our planet,” he said.

The GeoSkwela forum and exhibit was organized by EDC and Silliman University to promote sustainability and environmental advocacy at the grassroots level of academic communities and student bodies “to ensure that greener and more stable energy future is a brighter prospect today more than ever,” said Norreen Bautista, head of EDC’s Corporate Social Responsibility Group in Negros Island.

EDC is the country’s premier renewable energy company and one of the world’s largest geothermal producers, with facilities in Valencia, Negros Oriental than can provide clean, renewable and reliable power 24/7 in Negros Island and other parts of the Visayas region. (PNA)

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Kampai to Eigasai!

Sneak peek of the 22nd Japan Film Festival

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By Rica Arevalo

ith the 24th French Film Festival coming to a close in Bacolod City, we look forward to the 22nd Japan Film Festival popularly known as Eigasai happening this Wednesday (July 3) at selected cinemas in Metro Manila, Tacloban, Naga, Bacolod, Davao, Pangasinan, and Cebu. The festival runs until Aug. 25.

Japanese movies are unique. They are the only ones that cater to the many anime and action-adventure samurai fans. Japanese horror is almost a genre of its own.

The opening film this Wednesday is the historical drama Samurai Marathon, directed by Bernard Rose.

The story begins when America arrives in Japan for trade.

They introduce guns to these peace-loving samurais. And a feudal lord organizes a maraSamurai Marathon thon to get his men in shape.

A ninja becomes a secret spy and wrongfully sends a letter informing his comrades that the race is a sign of rebellion. Bloody clashes among the runners and bandits arise, destroying and killing innocent people.

Based on true events, this marks the first marathon held in Japan. The film comes from Akihiro Dobashi’s novel, Bakumatsu Marathon Samurai.

Yakiniku Dragon is a family drama about a Korean “blended” family living in Japan in the late 1960s. Yonggil (Kim Sang-ho) is a proprietor of a yakiniku barbecue restaurant squatting on a government property. He lost his arm when he was drafted in the war. Each family member has a sad subplot involving extramarital affairs, domestic problems, school bullying, suicide, and discrimination. Yong-gil works very hard to the point of missing important milestones, especially with his son Tokio (Shinpei Ooe). He suddenly becomes an old, useless man in the town he has lived in for 27

wants to leave early but Mai lectures him about being a killjoy. The two begin dating and get engaged. Three months before the wedding, Mai discovers a tumor in her ovary, which later leaves her comatose. Her condition is rare, occurring only in one of every three million people. The car The 8-Year Engagement mechanic fiancé documents their life together by shooting videos of his whereabouts, hoping that one day Mai will be well. Mai’s parents discourage him to stay in the “lifeless” relationship. They want him to forget Mai so as not to ruin his life. But every year, Hisashi comes to the wedding venue to rebook and not to cancel the reservation—a promise he made to Mai. By a miracle, Mai wakes up but doesn’t remember Hisashi. Will true love prevail? The 8-Year Engagement is based on a true story.

For crime mystery, make sure to catch Fukuzawa Katsuo’s engaging The Crimes That Bind. Detective Kyoichiro Kaga (Hiroshi Abe) and theater director Asai (Matsushima Nanako) struggle to understand their love-hate relationship with their deceased parents. Set in Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, Kaga is called to investigate a woman’s decomposing body in a deserted flat.

He discovers a connection between the woman’s murder and his mother who died 16 years before.

His mother worked at a hostess club but her life remained private with only a mysterious lover visiting her. Asai’s father committed suicide to save his daughter. During the verbal sparring of Kaga and Asai, we discover that Asai’s father is not really dead but has hidden from the authorities for 26 years. The father and daughter would secretly meet and bond from a distance. Adapted from bestselling author Keigo Higashino, the film is Japan’s second highest grossing locally produced film in 2018.

Adapted from Karakara-Kemuri’s popular manga comic, Laughing Under the Clouds is about three brothers who need to protect their family shrine and fight the deadly Orochi snake demon, who rises every 300 years to bring catastrophe and

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years. Heartbreak comes when a tragedy occurs and Yong-gil cries, “Give me back my son.” He continues to protest the eviction and finally accepts to leave his disappearing town upon the prodding of his family.

Kakegurui is a Japanese manga series adapted into a film by director Tsutomu Hanabusa. Anime fans will truly enjoy this out of this world elite school for the rich founded 100 years ago that trains students to gamble rather than to get good grades. The best gambler is honored with wealth, prestige, and popularity. The student council oversees the gambling activities and to dispute the abusive behavior of the leaders, an anti-gambling organization was created to end the reign of the president. Transferee student Yumeko (Minami Hamabe) represents the underdogs and will do anything to topple Kirari (Elaiza Ikeda). Amane Murasame (Hio Miyazawa) who lost his sister is lured into gambling again to avenge her death. The film teaches us to live our life as we wish and not to be manipulated by outside forces.

For romantic drama followers, catch The 8-Year Engagement as Hisashi (Takeru Satoh) and Mai (Tao Tsuchiya) try to surmount their biggest obstacle and relearn to love one another in this 119-minute film. Hisashi meets Kakegurui Mai at a party with co-workers.

With his tummy acting up, he

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disaster to the people. Tenka (Sota Fukushi), the eldest, defeats his enemies using his fan. He rescues his brothers from troubles all the time. Middle child Soramaru (Yuma Nakayama) suffers from sibling rivalry. He always struggles with the idea that he is weaker than Tenka. Chūtarō (Kirato Wakayama) is the youngest of the family while brother Shirasu (Ren Kiriyama) was adopted from the Fuma clan. His evil secret is to resurrect the Orochi. Betrayal takes a backseat when the family’s role to bring back laughter succeeds.

Win or lose, Tamako (Yui Aragaki) and Hagiwara (Eita Nagayama) compete in The National Table Tennis Championships to make their losing teammates happy in Mixed Doubles, directed by Jun’ichi Ishikawa. Ping pong protégé Tamako faces her demons after retiring from the sport and competing against former lover and star player Akihiko (Kôji Seto). She goes back to her hometown and joins the table tennis club that her deceased mother founded.

Will she rise up from her heartbreak and defeat the top team led by Akihiko?

Open to the public, the JFF | Eigasai is free of charge, except for the films that will be screened at Shangri-La Plaza Cinema (July 3 to14). Tickets are at Laughing Under the Clouds P100 per screening.

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Clever ways to prevent food waste

Cover the tips of bananas and keep strawberries in the fridge to slow down their ripening. It is also recommended to separate these types of fruits from the other ethylene-sensitive produce like potatoes and vegetables to avoid spoilage and food waste.

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very year, roughly one-third of the food produced for human consumption— around 1.3 billion tons—gets wasted, says a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Food wastage is also becoming a public concern in the Philippines, with the country losing more than 900,000 kilos of rice according to the latest PSA data.

Following its goal to prioritize healthy living, Beko listed some clever habits to manage leftovers, while ensuring that the family gets all the nutrients from the food they eat.

Monitor food consumption Follow a visual food guide to monitor food consumption.

Monitoring food consumption during meals can prevent

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Follow a visual food guide to monitor food consumption.

Follow the FIFO Method Keep the fridge well-stocked but don’t go overboard. Try the “First in, First Out” (FIFO) method to avoid food spoilage.

In addition, the features of the refrigerator helps in storing leftovers properly. For instance, manage them through the Everfresh+ feature of Beko’s inverter refrigerator.

This refrigerator provides a decent space in its special crisper compartment for storing leftovers that can be used in the next meal plan. Beko’s EverFresh+ technology regulates and controls humidity inside the crisper compartment that aids in prolonging the shelf life of produce, thus preserving

nology. This visual food guide contains the recommended food portions, aiming to lead Filipinos in consuming the right amount of food for a healthy and balanced diet daily.

Transform leftovers into gourmet dishes Create new dishes using leftovers.

Despite trying to prepare just the right amount of food for the family, circumstances happen that leaves food on the table.

Leftovers need not immediately end up in the garbage, they can be used to whip up a better version of a recipe by mixing the right kind of remaining ingredients.

Salads and soups are a popular way to manage leftovers.

Mix favorite pieces of leftover meats, fish, and choice of crops.

Like the creation of new dishes, Create new dishes using leftovers. transforming leftovers makes for great appetizers. Kids often leave vegetables untouched their fresh and crisp qualities because of its blandness. Present them in a way that for up to 30 days. Meanwhile, its makes them appealing.

IonGuard technology removes Separate fruits and vegetables that emit ethylene gas to slow down ripening. odors in the fridge by circulating Store fresh produce properly negative ions that remove bacteria having any leftovers. By doing so, home cooks also promote a Separate fruits and vegetables that emit ethylene gas to slow and other odor-causing particles, well-balanced diet by giving their family just the right portions down ripening. while its NeoFrost dual cooling of each food item that has essential nutrients needed by the body.

Improper storage of produce leads to early spoilage. Certain technology maintains high huTo make it easier, check out the “Pinggang Pinoy,” an organic compounds, like ethylene gas, contribute to the early midity in the fridge while keeping easy-to-understand tool released by the Food and Nutrition maturity of fruits. This type of emission is common in fruits, such the freezer dry, frozen, and frost Research Institute of the Department of Science and Techas bananas, strawberries, avocados, and mangoes. free. (Manila Standard)

Dog ownership could be down to genes

By Catharine Paddock PhD Fact checked by Gianna D'Emilio

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he choice to own a dog has a strong genetic element, according to new research.

A new study suggests that genes may govern our decision to own a dog.

A study of more than 35,000 pairs of twins from Sweden examined the extent to which people's genetic makeup corresponded to whether or not they owned a dog.

The investigators, who hail from Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet, in Sweden, and the University of Liverpool, in the United Kingdom, found that genetic differences could explain more than 50% of the variation in dog ownership.

It also seems that the influence of genes on the choice to own a dog is stronger in women than in men.

In a recent Scientific Reports paper on the study, the researchers estimate that the contribution of genetic factors to dog ownership is "57% for females and 51% for males."

"We were surprised to see that a person's genetic makeup appears to be a significant influence in whether they own a dog," says lead study author Tove Fall, Ph.D., a professor of molecular epidemiology at Uppsala University.

"Perhaps some people have a higher innate propensity to care for a pet than others," she muses.

Humans and dogs go back a long way In their study paper, the researchers explain that, while the origin of the domestic dog is still a topic of heated debate, there is no doubt that "pre-farming, hunter-gatherer societies" made much use of domesticated canines.

Humans likely began using dogs to help them with hunting and herding, as well as for protection. Today, pet dogs not only offer companionship, but they also assist in a range of settings, from prison rehabilitation to post-surgery care.

Your dog could help you live longer An analysis of 3.4 million adults revealed that those who owned a dog had a lower risk of premature death than those who did not.

"Decades of archaeological research have helped us construct a better picture of where and when dogs entered into the human world," says study co-author Keith Dobney, Ph.D., a zooarchaeologist and professor at the University of Liverpool.

Now, by bringing together "modern and ancient genetic data," scientists can also "directly explore why and how," he adds.

He and his co-authors cite numerous studies that have explored the connection between dog ownership and human health.

These show, for example, that people who own dogs exercise more, experience less loneliness, "and have an improved perception of well-being." This is particularly the case

with older people and those who live alone.

Untangling the contribution of genes However, what is not clear from previous research is whether "health differences between dog owners and non-dog owners reflect effects of dog ownership itself or underlying preexisting differences in personality, health, and genetics," ask the authors.

The advantages of using a Swedish population to explore the genetics of this question are that Sweden has the largest twin cohort for this type of study in the world, and all dog ownership in Sweden has to be registered.

The team accessed Swedish Twin Registry data on all twins that were born during 1926–1996 and were alive in 2006.

Using national dog registers, they were able to obtain information on dog ownership

and link this to the twin cohort with personal identity numbers.

These sources gave them a data set that "included 85,542 twins from 50,507 twin pairs with known zygosity," while "information on both twins [was] available in 35,035 pairs."

Knowing the zygosity of twin pairs can tell you if they are identical or nonidentical.

Scientists use twin studies to try and untangle the effects of environment and genes on biology and behavior. Identical twins have the same genetic makeup, whereas in nonidentical twins, on average, only around 50% of their genomes are the same.

Genes likely influence dog ownership Using statistical tools, the researchers analyzed the data to estimate the extent to which genetics, shared environment, and non-shared environment may have contributed to dog ownership.

They found that twins who both owned dogs in adulthood were more likely to be identical than nonidentical, suggesting that genetics was indeed a strong factor in dog ownership.

"An effect of shared environmental factors," note the authors, "was only observed in early adulthood."

They suggest that the findings could also mean that genetic makeup may have played a role in influencing human beings' "ability to domesticate dogs and other animals."

In addition, they advise researchers to consider genetic variation as a factor when studying the impact of pet ownership on human health. (medicalnewstoday.com)

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AMED after one of Iloilo City’s districts, Pancit Molo is one of the more identifiable pancit dishes in the country. It stands out uniquely among the noodle dishes mainly because of its nontraditional pancit look. It is a derivative of the Chinese wonton (filled dumplings) made into a soup.

One of the first questions always asked is "Where's the Pancit?" With pancit as a sort of "prefix" to the name of the dish, first- timers always look for the noodle-like component of the dish. It's then explained that the pancit is actually the molo ball wrappers which are basically of the same mix as any pancit/noodles.

Pancit Molo is more of a household specialty, and the recipe varies from household to household.

From the meat filling mix to the soup, there are a hundred and one ways of making pancit molo.

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTION

Molo Filling: 1 kilo ground pork 1/2 cup minced garlic 1/4 cup chopped kusay or sibuyas na mura (chives) 2 pcs tahure or salted soy bean cubes (It's like salt/ soy sauce cured tofu) Salt Pepper Soy Sauce Wonton wrappers

1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, kusay or chives, and tahure or salted soybean-tofu cubes.

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2. Season with a bit of salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Mix well 3. Make the pancit molo balls using the meat mix and the Pancit Molo (wonton) wrapper.

Pancit Molo Soup: Pancit molo balls Oil for frying 1/4 cup minced garlic 1 big onion, peeled and sliced 2 pcs Chicken breast, shredded 2-3 big cans of chicken broth and/or chicken broth cubes 1/2 kilo shelled shrimps; set aside shell Salt Pepper Kusay or chives, chopped DIRECTION 1. In a heated pan, place the oil then fry the garlic until crunchy. Set aside half for toppings.

2. Add the onion, chicken breast, and shrimps.

Season with salt and pepper.

3. Stir in the chicken broth. Add water if needed.

4. Place a small portion of the meat mix in one corner (quadrant) of the molo wrapper.

Take the corner and fold the wrapper towards the center tucking it under the meat forming a triangle with a wide base.

4. Place the shrimp shells in a strainer and mash in a bowl of hot water to bring out the flavor.

5. Take the two sides of the wrap and fold it towards the center.

6. Add the pancit molo balls and let boil for 3-5 minutes or until the balls start to float.

6. Use water or egg white to "fasten" and secure the wrapped molo balls. Repeat the procedure until all the wonton wrappers are used. Set aside.

7. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl.

Garnish with fried garlic and chopped kusay.

Serve.

5. Stir in the strained water to the chicken broth and boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

(Source: flavoursofiloilo.blogspot.com)

Inun-on na Isda (Fish in Averrhoa Bilimbi) INUN-ON

na Isda is a simple yet delicious Filipino dish from the Southern Bicol Region. It is cooked much like Sinigang (sour soup) but the only difference is the addition of pork fat in Inun-on. This dish calls for any fish of choice — yellow fin, tulingan or bullet tuna, tambakol or skipjack tuna.

Inun-on has evolved through time as some of today’s homemakers use sinigang mix instead of kamias, averrhoa bilimbi. Others use chopped tomatoes and sliced onion and just let the fish boil with a little water.

Some add in vegetables such as sliced ampalaya or bitter gourd and eggplant.

But the authentic Inun-on of Bicol has only four ingredients and is cooked so simply. Here it is.

INGREDIENTS 1 slab of pork fat (trimmed from about a kilo of whole pork kasim) 7 ser v ing pieces ta mba kol, tulingan, or yellow fin 10 pcs kamias, cleaned (if kamias is unavailable, 1 big pack of sinigang mix is acceptable) 1 tsp rock salt

DIRECTION 1. Rub the base of a shallow pot (or clay palayok) with oil.

in powdered sinigang mix in lieu of kamias).

2. Carefully place in the slab of fat at the base of the pot (skin side down).

5. Sprinkle with rock salt. Add enough water to cover the fish.

3. Place the tambakol, tulingan, or yellow fin on the fat.

4. Top the fish with kamias (alternately, you can simply pour

6. Cover the pot and bring to a boil until the fish and the pork fat are tender and the water is almost half.

7. Serve with steamed rice.

Recipe by Rodel Banares/grouprecipes.com

GAMBAS (GARLICKY SHRIMP) Friends coming over for a movie marathon on a weekend but don’t have time to prepare?

Here’s a recipe of a dish that is a surefire hit and will only take you less that 15 minutes to cook.

Just have some red wine or soda, a bowl of popcorn, and some chips ready for a night of fun.

INGREDIENTS 1⁄2 cup olive oil 1⁄2 cup butter 3 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined 10 garlic cloves, minced (more if desired) 1⁄2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste) salt freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

DIRECTIONS 1. In a big shallow sauté pan over high heat, warm the olive oil; add the butter.

2. Stir in the shrimp and garlic and sauté quickly for about 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the lemon juice, paprika, pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.

4. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and sprinkle with the parsley. Serve at once.

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MANILA -- Look closely and you see everything.

Look from a distance and you see nothing. This is the ordeal people with myopia or nearsightedness have to face every day.

There is a way to delay the development of this disorder, however, especially among children -through getting outdoors and setting aside for a while one’s computer or smartphone.

“There is no sure way to stop the occurrence of myopia but it can be delayed, and in Singapore, the government has taken this seriously that it changed the school curriculum for the children.

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Ang explained Singapore is one of the countries with the highest prevalence of myopia, adding that the number of seven-year-old children with myopia or myopes has an increase rate of 28 percent while twelve-year-old myopes increase in number at 65-percent rate.

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“There are myths regarding the causes of myopia like, you’re most likely to get it if you look at green things and if you eat food with lots of fats and sugar. Let me tell you, looking at things that are color green are good for the eyes and it’s good to reduce fat and sugar intake but myopia doesn’t have anything to do with nutrition,” Ang stressed.

Genetics and ethnicity are two factors which eye experts relate with myopia.

“If both parents have myopia, their children have a big chance of inheriting it. Studies also show that East Asians are more prone to having myopia compared to Westerners but there’s no proof yet if this is about ‘pure ethnicity’ factor,” Ang said.

Citing that myopia is often first detected during childhood and diagnosed during early school years, Ang explained most children may not even realize or complain of myopia symptoms.

“Kids around six years old may get it, especially now that gadgets have replaced the baby sitters. It may progress rapidly throughout their school years when they’re six to 16 years old, and until they are 18 to 24 years old,” he added.

Ang said parents can suspect their children of having myopia if “they have blurry vision when looking at distant objects, sit closer to the television or the front of the classroom, squint or partially close their eyelids to see clearly and experience headaches caused by eyestrain”.

He added studies on common eye problems are increasing at an alarming rate with almost two billion myopes reported in 2019 worldwide.

In 2030, myopes are expected to increase to almost three billion worldwide and to five billion myopes in 2050 as urbanization and indoor lifestyles continue to prevail.

“Even in the Philippines, myopia prevalence has been steadily increasing each decade, with nearly 40 percent of the overall population currently, being myopic,” Ang said.

Stressing that neglect of myopia in children could affect their learning, he cited one out of three children worldwide has poor academic performance because he/she cannot see the board clearly.

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It can affect their growth, their future,” he said.

“Myopia may also affect long-term eye health, high myopia, - 5.00 D or more may increase the risk of long-term eye diseases, like 2.46 times risk of glaucoma, 5.5 times risk of cataract, 21.5 times risk of retinal detachment and 40.6 times risk of myopic macular degeneration,” he added.

Treatment and eye health tips

Myopia can be detected, corrected and managed. Its early detection can reduce the risk of its development in the later years of life.

According to Essilor’s 2017 Parents’ Awareness of Myopia Control Survey, around 95 percent of parents do not know about myopia management solutions.

“Eyeglasses are the simplest and safest way to correct and manage myopia. Essilor has developed myopilux which is myopia management spectacles. It is a non-invasive, simple, and safe solution to help slow down myopia progression, and also there are eye care tips you can observe to keep childhood myopia at bay,” Ang said.

He added other eye health practices include eye exam every six months, taking a break when doing work with computers or using digital devices, encouraging children spend at least two and a half hours outdoors daily, and using light and maintaining proper distance when reading or working.

“Changing lifestyles is very important like in Sydney where students have two hours outside play per day, they are three percent myopic. I’m not sure, but maybe we Asians push our children more to be indoors and study, unlike the Australians, they are more the sporty type,” Ang said.

Emelita Roleda, general manager of Essilor Philippines, said their group believes in the importance of improving one’s vision in order to have an improved life.

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“With this conference, we aim to educate the optometrists in the Philippines about myopia’s prevalence and to raise public awareness. The optometrists can impart the knowledge they will get here to the children’s parents, so myopia cases can be reduced,” Roleda said.

She added they are coordinating with the Department of Health and other government agencies in line with the celebration of myopia awareness month in August.

“We went to Cebu, Davao and Pasig to educate parents and children alike about myopia, its symptoms and treatment. We provided also free eye exams to ensure early detection of myopia especially among the less privileged,” she said.

Essilor is an ophthalmic optics company that designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight. It supports researches by the International Myopia Institute which covers essential topics in advancing clinical knowledge and practice related to stemming the expanding impact of myopia. (PNA)

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Santos added tuberculosis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, and hepatitis B are a few of the diseases which can be prevented by vaccines.

“Alam niyo po ang Pilipinas ay naging polio-free simula noong 2000 dahil sa paggamit natin ng bakunang pinapatak at itinuturok. Mayroon na lamang tatlong bansa sa buong mundo na may polio prevalence, ito ang (The Philippines became polio-free in 2000 due to our use of vaccines in drops and injection forms. There are only three countries worldwide which still have polio prevalence, these are) Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan,” he said.

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“Ang isa pang nakamamatay na sakit na maiiwasan sa pamamagitan ng bakuna ay ang tigdas. Ito ay isang airborne disease na madaling kumalat sa ibang tao (Another life-threatening disease which can be prevented through vaccines is measles. This is an airborne disease which easily spreads), in fact measles causes significant mortality across all ages, and the Philippines is No. 3 in the world when it comes to measles cases,” he added.

To help protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases, Santos said the Department of Health, through the schoolbased immunization program administers vaccines for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria and tetanus to grade 1 to 7 students in public schools.

Meanwhile, Dr. Clarabelle Abad, clinical associate professor of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital, said adults and senior citizens can still be vaccinated “so they can be protected for the rest of their lives”.

“Ang pulmonya ay hindi lamang pangkaraniwan sa mga bata, kinakapitan din nito ang mga matatanda na mayroong diabetes at sakit sa puso. Maari din magkaroon ng pulmonya ang mayroong (Pneumonia is common not only among children, senior citizens with diabetes and heart disease are susceptible to the disease. Other people who might have pneumonia are those with) chronic tuberculosis, alcoholics, smokers and undergoing chemotherapy but through vaccines, pneumonia can be prevented,” Abad said.

She added other deadly diseases adults can be protected from through vaccination include chicken pox, diptheria, hepatitis A and B, human papilloma virus, shingles, rubella, chicken pox, whooping cough, mumps and tetanus.

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Occidental Mindoro: A promising sustainable tourism hub

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora ment best practices, and craft good policies for the province,” he told visiting reporters.

“In fairness to San Jose, we are already implementing these best practices towards sustainable tourism,” he said. To date, the San Jose government is eyeing the construction of a visitor center in the area.

Sablayan

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO — Occidental Mindoro offers more than its awe-inspiring views of paddy fields and mountain ranges. With unspoiled white beaches, underwater paradise, and other captivating sights, the province is a promising hub for sustainable tourism.

Occidental Mindoro is one of two provinces of Mindoro island. San Jose was made the provisional capital of Occidental until January 1, 1951, when the seat of government was transferred to Mamburao.

Occidental Mindoro, which is the Southern Tagalog region’s second leading rice producer, is composed of 11 municipalities.

In many of these municipalities, agricultural products are not the only things offered. There is also a myriad of natural attractions that remains undiscovered by many, such as Sablayan and San Jose.

San Jose

About an hour and a half travel time from San Jose via van, one would arrive at the Sablayan town, where the waves meet.

Sablayan in Occidental Mindoro is a literal label from the An oarsman steers the boat from rocks, as Visayan term “sait docks at the sandy coast of Manadi White blay,” meaning “wave Island, off the coast of San Jose mainland. convergence”.

(Photo by Nestor Dionido, DOT) Seven years ago, with few developments in place, Sawas “pagbabaklad” or the use of corrals to catch blayan only garnered 17,892 foreign and domesfish. tic tourists. But in 2017, it grew more than 300 Every morning, the fisherman would check if percent with 64,778 visitors. Tourists coming in he caught some. Days passed, and he would only for Apo Reef alone generated PHP7.79 million in get a piece of wood floating inside his fish trap. He income to the municipality last year. The existing threw it repeatedly, but to no avail, the slab would carrying capacity of the island is 105 visitors a just drift back to his pen. day.

Frustrated, the fisherman decided to bring The Apo Reef Natural Park can be considered it back to his wife to use it as a chopping board.

Sablayan’s most prominent tourist destination.

While mincing on it, locals with the same recolBut more than that, the town is radiant with a lection of the lore said, “blood flowed out and remultitude of activities that won’t fit in a day-tour vealed an image of three persons.” schedule.

There is no formal or official record as to how it arrived in Barangay Iling Proper, but the legend Pandan Grande Island behind the three personas’ image shares the plot The secluded Pandan Grande Island is one with Our Lady of Caysasay’s arrival in Batangas, good setting for those who want a retreat from whose image was fished out of the Pansipit River the urban noise. The island, filled with vegetation in Taal. teeming with colorful tropical birds, is fringed with cream-colored sands like the white beaches of San Jose.

The resort offers a wide range of activities from scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.

From the zipline drop-off point of the Parola Park, the Pandan Grande Island is just a 20-minute boat ride. Here, it might be best to rent a glass-bottom boat onto the resort for a peek at the thriving ecosystem underwater.

San Jose, usually known as a transit point to Coron, is more than a stop for tourists seeking the idyllic waters and otherworldly rock formations of Palawan.

Beaches and islands rimmed with golden to cream-colored sand coasts abound, plus there’s a site for pilgrimage that Catholics would find worthy of a long boat ride.

There is the Manadi Island, locally known as White Island, fringed with beached corals and papaya whip-colored sands. Manadi is perfect for those seeking solitude and peace. Since walking in this tiny islet is like walking around the block, a less-than-10-minute stroll will allow one to marvel and tour the whole island.

A small, confined village, not far from Manadi, has two Catholic structures— a newly-built church by a top real estate company, and the other, a chapel that is believed to be miraculous.

Germalyn Pandiño, the Santissima The famed image of three personas at the altar of Santissima Trinidad Church in Trinidad Church secretariat, said devoIlin Island, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. tees always come back to Ilin Island to (Photo by Nestor Dionido, DOT) give thanks. “Their prayers here in the Holy Trinity do come true. All those who promise to come back do so,” she said.

An example of this was a mother from Ligaya, According to Pandiño, devotees often inunSablayan, whose three-year-old child was predate the village during Holy Week, Christmas, sumed dead some years ago. and when Fr. Suarez would hold a mass in the “She herself said her child was already dead, church. with only a portion of her upper body warm. Then Alighting from Barangay Iling Proper’s pier, there’s a faith healer who told her to visit Ilin and a unique experience for tourists on their way to get water from its church,” Pandiño narrated. their pump boat is a walk on its mudflat during “So, they decided to rent a boat from Ligaya. low-tide, as they await a small banca that would Coming back home, the mother rubbed her child transfer them to the motorized vessel. with a cloth poured with water she got from the From Barangay Iling Proper, tourists can island. Based on her account, the child woke up, spend their afternoon at the Inasakan Beach in and is now living well,” she added. There are simSitio Maniraga, still in Ilin Island, for lunch, and ilar accounts, Pandiño said, but another tale of a serene time with its fine, ivory-white sands. the chapel makes a remarkable backdrop to its San Jose Mayor Romulo Festin said the town origins -- the story behind the image hung on its plans to engage further with the Department of main altar.

Tourism and the Department of Environment Before the chapel was renovated by healing and Natural Resources in developing the provpriest Fr. Fernando Suarez, the Santissima Triniince to attract more tourists while adhering to the dad Church was originally made of wood, built by government’s goal of establishing a sustainable the Spaniards in 1843. During that era, there was tourism industry in the country. said to be a couple whose main source of living “What I plan is to have convergence, to imple-

Apo Reef Natural Park

In Sablayan’s gem, whether you are a certified diver or a beginner who can only swim on a threefeet pool or snorkeling for the first time, wading through the waters of Apo Reef Natural Park would always be a unique experience.

Apo’s 16,000-hectare reef area is the largest atoll-like reef in Asia and is second to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

According to the park’s superintendent, Celso Almazen, it is a favorite nesting ground for hawksbill and green sea turtles.

The park is unique in its own sense, nestling Asia’s oldest Pagatpat tree within its 11-hectare mangrove forest in the main island.

The low-tide elevation Tinangkapan and the 5-hectare Binanggaan high-tide elevation are both nursery grounds for various marine species, such as reef sharks and the poisonous walo-walo (sea snake).

Just recently, the Napoleon Wrasse, the largest reef fish and the biggest of the wrasse family, has been declared Apo Reef Natural Park’s flagship fish.

“If you would notice, Apo Island’s sand is quite pinkish, not off-white, that’s because of the wrasses. Since they feed on corals when they excrete waste, those get mixed with other elements in the sea and turn into sand,” Almazen said.

Attractions at the Apo

Reef Natural Park may be few, but a day or two on the island won’t suffice. Aside from diving, swimming, and snorkeling, visitors can climb its century-old lighthouse.

Historically, this light house is significant, said Almazen. “That was originally built in 1905. It reminds us of the history that way, way before, there were settlers who lived here and already appreciated the beauty of Apo,” he said.

Admiringly, the Sablayan Tourism Office is maintaining the serenity of the place by balancing its promotion.

Bookings for Apo Reef Natural Park, via both tour operators and walk-ins, are all monitored by the office.

From Sablayan mainland, one may experience this diving mecca for an average budget of PHP2,500 to PHP3,500 if part of a group of 10.

Based on the town’s standard rates, a two-way boat ride from the mainland to the reefs is about PHP8,000 to PHP10,000 (10 pax), and an additional PHP500 if they opt to spend the night at the Apo Reef Natural Park.

The entrance fee and environmental fee for each local tourist is PHP390, and PHP 780 for each foreign visitor.

Included in a tourist’s budget must be the tour guide fee of PHP1,000, snorkeling gear at PHP150, and the rent for a tent at PHP300 (3 pax), in case of an overnight stay.

Sablayan Mayor Eduardo Gadiano said the municipality is committed to develop more access roads in the town, adding there’s also a plan to construct an airport in Sablayan.

With the promising tourism industry in the area and, at the same time, learning from the fate of Boracay, Gadiano said the local government “adheres first and foremost to conservation and protection.”

“In Apo Reef alone, we already implemented a carrying capacity way before. We don’t want to reach the point where we’ll suffer the same fate as Boracay,” he said.

Tamaraw Gene Pool Farm

As the last leg for one’s Occidental Mindoro tour, it is good to spend time with Mindoro’s icon animal -- the Tamaraw. Among others, visiting the last of its kin bred in captivity would raise one’s awareness that there are only a few hundreds of them left in the wild.

In 2018, Bubalus Mindorensis’ count in Mindoro grew to 523, still less than what one would have imagined.

Kalibasib, short for Kalikasang Bagong Sibol, is the only Tamaraw breathing in the Tamaraw Gene Pool Park, after his parents Charlie and Mimi died of old age.

Kalibasib is already 19 years old. While already near 25, the average life span of a wild dwarf buffalo, Kalibasib can still chase and gore a person, his caretaker, Oni Ordo, said.

Although housed within a half-hectare fenced area at the gene pool farm in Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, Kalibasib lives in conditions like the way Tamaraws would sprawl in the wild.

The farm now serves as a park for tourists and locals after it stopped the captive breeding program. (PNA)

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MISS ORMOC 2019

By MARY ROSE G. ANTAZO Photo Credits: Daniel Grey & Mike Zuniga

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efinitely it was a night to remember for the newly crowned Miss Ormoc 2019, candidate no. 20 AURA SHAZNAY TUMULAK as she is destined to be a beauty queen. We witnessed the coronation night held last June 28, 2019 at the Ormoc City Superdome where twenty lovely ladies pitted

for Miss Ormoc 2019. The show was hosted by James Deakin and Karla Henry with celebrity special guests singer Ariel Rivera, heartthrob and Kapuso star Alden Richards, Dance Diva Regine Tolentino and the Pinoy Big Brother, Otso (Big Four Adult) Lou, Andre, Yamyam and Fumiya. And shall we say that it was truly an awesome and fabulous show and indeed a world class production.

The 20-year old grand winner, Aura Shaznay Tumulak just graduated from her Bachelor of Science in Develelopment Communication major in Educational Communication Technology, Class of 2019 at Visayas State Universi-

ty, she stands 5’5 tall with body measurement of 34-25-36 and a resident of Barangay Alta Vista.

Tumulak is an advocate of rural and urban agriculture in hopes of ensuring food sustainability.

Her winning answer on the question and made the judges acknowledged her wit… “What makes an Ormocana a world class?” in the Q & A portion was, “I believe what makes an Ormocana a world class woman is her readiness to face the challenges amidst everything.

She is someone that is ready, and she is bigger than Ormoc. She is someone that is smart, skilled and talented and she is someone that is willing to work with the Local Government Organization in pushing through with her advocacy because an Ormocana is a woman with a purpose.”

Considered as one of the highlights of this year’s fiesta celebration, Miss Ormoc 2019 proudly showcased the beauty and exemplary skills of some talented Ormocanons.

4th District of Leyte Representative Lucy Torres-Gomez said in her speech that Ormoc City has improved a lot in the past years due to the hard work and efforts of the local government led by the dynamic Mayor Richard Gomez,

Vice Mayor Toto Locsin, Jr and the members of the Ormoc Development Team (ODT). She also added that the winner would represent #theCityBeautifulPeople to the world and expected to embody all the good qualities of a modern Ormocana, being the epitome of a woman with substance.

Judges for this year’s pageant are Miss Eco International 2018 Cynthia Tomalla, Transcycle VP Tirso Arnado, host-celebrity-model Wilma Doesn’t, Miss Eco International 2019 1st Runner Up Maureen Montagne, Journalist Ricky Gallardo, Dance Diva Regine Tolentino and Miss World Philippnes Vice Chairman Arnold Mercado.

Here’s the list of winners: Miss Ormoc 2019 grand winner # 20 Aura Shaznay Tumulak 1st Runner Up #18 Jhoanna Marie Tismo

2nd Runner Up # 14 Jeska Capahi 3rd Runner Up # Ann Morich Mendoza 4th Runner Up # 16 Fiella June Anecita Special Awards: Miss Photogenic # 15 Joice Comendador, Miss Congeniality # 18 Jhoan Marie Tismo, Best in Swimsuit # 14 Jeska Capahi, Best in Evening Gown # 20 Aura Shaznay Tumulak, Netizen’s Choice Award # 18 Jhoanna Marie Tismo, Fashion Designer Award Congratulations to all the winners, to the City of Ormoc, to the wonderful people, as well as their passionate leaders headed by the newly and beloved elected Mayor Richard and Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez for another milestone. That was awesome and thank you for showing us that it’s possible.

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No holidays: Pacquiao trains amid 4th of July celebration in US pen on July 20, fight day between him and Pacquiao.

“Don’t forget July 20th we got real fireworks coming your way vs Manny Pacquiao stay tuned!” Thurman said.

Pacquiao had a 10-round mitt session at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood in front of hundreds of fans while his sparring partners spent the holiday with their families.

After his morning workout, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California, and the deeply religious fighter was unfazed.

“I’m not alarmed, normal, it’s only written in the Bible. It is Jesus who told us that it is the beginning of birth

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here are no holidays for Filipino pride Sen. Manny Pacquiao and his opponent, defending champion Keith Thurman, as both fighters stayed in fight mode during the 4th of July festivities in the United States.

While the fighting senator of the Philippines chose to train instead of

resting, Pacquiao still sent a short message to the American people.

“Happy fourth of July to all of you guys, enjoy the holiday,” said Pacquiao, who has been training in the US. Thurman, on the other hand, reminded his followers on Instagram on the real “fireworks” that is set to hap-

Carlo Biado, Jeff De Luna make World Cup semifinals

Biado/ de Luna

pains when we hear rumor of wars, earthquakes in various places. You know the summer is near it’s the beginning of birth pains,” Pacquiao said.

Aside from training, Pacquiao also juggled his time for his senatorial duties. This past week, the fighting senator filed a bill to create an office for homeland security in the Philippines, and a proposal to revive the death penalty.

“We actually filed 10 priority bills in the Senate. I included death penalty, homeland security, and other bills, I have a lot of bills to file in the senate but that is 10 priority bills I filed first,” Pacquiao said. (ABS-CBN News)

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ Carlo Biado and Jeff de Luna barged into the semifinals of the prestigious World Cup of Pool after rallying past Canada, 9-5, in the quarterfinals Saturday at Morningside Arena in Leicester City.

Biado and de Luna didn’t get disheartened after Canadians Alex Pagulayan and Joshua Fuller seized a 4-1 upperhand, racking up seven consecutive sets to turn the tables around and get on the hill, 8-4, before icing the match in the 14th rack to book a Last-4 ticket against the Netherlands.

Dutchmen Marc Birsjtenbosch and Neils Feijen advanced after ousting holders Wu Joaqing and Liu Haitao of China via the same scoreline in their side of the Last-8.

The other semis matchup in the $250,000 tournament will pit Austrian duo Albin Ouschan and Mario He against Spanish pair David Alcaide and Francico Sanchez Ruiz.

Ouschan and He demolished quarterfinal foes Alexander Kazakis and Nick Malaj of Greece, 9-2, while Alcaide and Sanchez Ruiz progressed at the expense of British bets Jayson Shaw and Chris Melling, 9-6.

Biado and de Luna look to sustain the form that allowed them to edge Czech Republic’s Roman Hybler and Michal Gaveniak in the first round, 7-6, and Albania’s Klenti Kaci and Besar Spahiu in the Round-of 16, 7-5, as they try to go all way in the World Pool Billiard Association event after bowing at the quarters last year in Shanghai.

The Biado-de Luna tandem is aiming to win Phl’s fourth crown overall in the annual meet after legends Efren Reyes and Django Bustamante ruled the event twice in 2006 and 2009 and Dennis Orcollo and Lee Van Corteza reigned supreme in 2013.

(The Philippine Star)

Kevin Durant leaves Warriors for Nets NEW YORK—Kevin Durant is headed to the Brooklyn Nets, leaving the Golden State Warriors after three seasons.

His decision was announced Sunday at the start of the NBA free agency period on the Instagram page for The Boardroom, an online series looking at sports business produced by Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman.

Durant won titles with Golden State in 2017 and ’18 then was injured for much of the postseason this year as the team lost the NBA Finals in six games to the Toronto Raptors.

A ruptured right Achilles tendon could keep him out the entire next season, and whenever he returns it will be in the Brooklyn black.

ESPN first reported Durant’s decision, saying he had agreed to a four-year deal worth $164 million. Durant could have gotten five years and about $221 million to remain with the Warriors.

Durant, a 10-time All-Star who just completed his 12th NBA season, was leading all postseason scorers at 34.2 points per game when he strained his right calf on May 8 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Rockets. He had seven 30-point performances during the recent playoffs.

It’s unclear how he will play whenever he can return, but the Nets were willing to take a chance with a team on the rise.

Brooklyn finished 42-40 this season and lost in the first round of the playoffs, then got a huge victory Sunday when it beat out the Warriors, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers for Durant.

Durant, who grew up in the Washington area and spent one college season at Texas, played his first year with the Seattle SuperSonics before they departed for Oklahoma City, where Durant played eight seasons with the Thunder before joining the Warriors in 2016.

He was heavily criticized for that move, seen as taking an easy route by joining a team that had just won an NBA-record 73 games.

But it worked out for Durant and the Warriors, as he was the NBA Finals MVP in their championships in both 2017 and 2018.

This season was filled with talk

of his future — sometimes to Durant’s annoyance — though for much of the season it was focused on the Knicks if he decided to leave. But the Nets became a more attractive option with young talent that should help them be competitive next season even while Durant recovers.

The Warriors will have to move on without Durant, who had three games with 45 or more points in the postseason before getting hurt.

They still have Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and were expected to re-sign Klay Thompson, though he will miss much or all of next season after tearing an ACL in the NBA Finals.

The bigger disappointment may be for the Knicks, who had cleared enough money to sign two maximum salary free agents when they traded Kristaps Porzingis during the season.

The hope was that Durant would be one of them, but instead he will end up a few miles across the river with a team that could be poised to be the dominant team in the city for years.

(The Manila Times)

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