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VOL. XXVIII NO. 26 LOS ANGELES

June 29 - July 5, 2019

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OPPOSITION SHOULD OWN UP TO ITS ELECTORAL DEFEAT – HONTIVEROS

Garcetti praises SC ruling on Census’ citizenship question

By ABnER GAlinO lOS Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti celebrated the US Supreme Court decision to exclude the controversial citizenship question on the 2020 Census.

“This is a hopeful day for our democracy. The Census is the largest civic exercise in our country — an opportunity to show that everyone belongs here and everybody counts. Instead, the administration tried to change who we are and write millions of people out of America’s story. Fortunately, the Supreme Court stopped this cynical ploy in its tracks,

By ABNER GALINO HOnTiVEROS stresses a point during a town hall meeting at the Carson City Community Center hours after the wreath-laying ceremony.

Photo by REn ARRiETA

THE Philippine political opposition should own up to its devastating electoral defeat and work harder to strengthen the social coalition that could help it reenergize for the next electoral battle in 2022.

“We lost and we have to understand why. We have to own it. We can’t explain it away by making excuses or blaming our opponents. After all, what are they supposed to do but

oppose us. We wish it (the elections) were a fairer fight but it’s not. But it’s on us. We have to prepare for 2022 and prepare now,” Senator Risa Hontiveros explained before a gathering of Filipino American crowd at the Community Center of the City of Carson last week (June 23).

Hontiveros said the opposition should find out why they were not able “to get across to more of our kababayans” and connect with them in “deeper ways.”

The senator added that participants should create stronger OPPOSITION

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LA City Mayor Eric Garcetti removing a major roadblock to participation in next year’s tally,” Garcetti said in his Facebook account.

“Now, the hard work begins, and I look forward to kicking our efforts into high gear to ensure that hard-to-count GARCETTI

Miss Filipina Int’l pageant parades its beauties

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Photos by Bobby Crisostomo, Rudy Autor, Tony Garcia and Ken Hugh

A TOTAl of 46 beautiful young ladies walked the runway at the Porsche Downtown in Los Angeles last Sunday (June 23) for the media presentation of Miss Filipina International and Miss Filipina Teen.

“Now in its 7th year of excellence, the pageants’ national and global search has generated great excitement among pageant watchers and observers in Filipino communities

PHiliPPinE Ballet Theater performers mesmerize a mostly Filipino American audience at the Celebrity Centre in Hollywood Boulevard. The Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT) presented "Serye at Sayaw," a special concert featuring music and dance inspired

by Filipino-American culture and history.

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everywhere. After the unbridled success of last year’s event, organizers have embraced the challenge of producing this year’s spectacular edition before a global Filipino audience.

Products of a year-long, worldwide search, the candidates represent the latest batch of extraordinar y, young women of Filipina descent to accept the challenge of this intense beauty pageant compe-

MiCHEllE Narvaez, Philippine Air Lines (PAL) Los Angeles area manager, poses with Miss Filipina 2019 hopefuls during the red carpet moments at the Porsche Downtown in Los Angeles.

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LA County kicks off Youth@Work THE County of Los Angeles has announced the beginning of its summer Youth@Work, a regional initiative to prepare youth ages 14-24 for careers in our local economy.

Los Angeles County leaders announced a regional goal to hire 25,000 youth and emphasized ef-

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forts underway to create job and career opportunities for youth, including justice-involved youth and others with barriers to employment.

“Youth@Work brings together the County, employers, community organizations, and other partners to prepare the future LA COUNTY

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NEW TWITTER POLICY TO FLAG VIOLATIONS OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

Twitter may soon find their tweets flagged in the popular online platform.

Twitter announced that it would roll out a new “notice system” for tweets by government officials that violate its rules but were allowed to remain on the platform after being determined to be of public interest.

“In the past, we’ve allowed certain tweets that violated our rules to remain on Twitter because they MAnilA, Philippines — Govern- were in the public’s interest, but it wasn’t clear when ment officials who post public and how we made those determinations,” Twitter said interest content that violate the in a blog post on Thursday. rules of social media company NEW TWITTER P6

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Miss Filipina Int’l pageant parades its beauties

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tition,” says a press statement from the Insider Entertainment Group, the pageants’ producer.

“We always strive to make coronation night more than just a pageant, but an entertainment event. This year will be especially memorable as we have Concert King and Queen Martin Nievera and Pops Fernandez as hosts, together with a very special guest performance

by Mr. “Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano,” says EAG executive producer Mildred Deang.

But even before that big date comes, EAG says fans and supporters would be ushered to another amazing night on the pageant’s preliminary competition on July 25 at the Redondo Beach Performng Arts Center where the candidates would vie for the Best in Talent award.

“The finale on that night is a fashion show from our featured designer Ludo Garnier,” announces Deang.

The presentation of candidates was adequately hosted by Winston Emano, a public relations executive and a noted Filipino American name in the entertainment industry.

Pageant’s coronation night will be held on July 27 at 5:00 p.m., at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.

It will be broadcast globally on The Filipino Channel (TFC).

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the pageant’s official airline partner, with the winner Mildred Deang, IEG executive producer, cheerfully receives an Danielle Viray of Miss Golden State pageant and of Miss Tourism award also being designated appreciation trophy from Porsche Downtown LA general manager as the Miss Philippine Air Lines. entrepreneur Estela Cottle.

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OPPOSITION SHOULD OWN UP TO ITS ELECTORAL DEFEAT –HONTIVEROS

FROM PAGE 1 bases of unity to be able to fight better and win in the 2022 elections.

According to her, the opposition should be able to draw in social organizations that oppose state-sponsored sexism and misogyny.

Hontiveros also cited the importance of the support of the Catholic Church in the Philippines which played a very significant role in the struggle against the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.

“They are not our allies on any gender issue, but they are our allies on human rights, extra judicial killings or the war against the poor,” she explained.

“The are many congregations, basic Christian communities, that we could tap --- just like during the martial law years.”

Organizing of the political opposition, according to Hontiveros, PHiliPPinE senator Risa Hontiveros (middle) listens to Carson City Councilor Jim Dear during a wreathlaying ceremony held at the Carson City Hall grounds to commemorate Filipino hero Dr. Jose Rizal’s 158th birthday. Hontiveros and Dear are joined by Carson City Councilor lula Davis-Holmes.

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should include retired military men, particularly those in the Philippine Navy, who risked their lives to stake our claims to the country’s exclusive economic zones and laborers who live in neighborhoods that were visited by the terror and grief of extra judicial killings.

“We have to organize among women and youth --- who we missed in this elections --they did not turn out in great numbers as we had hope.”

But overseas Filipinos, Hontiveros emphasized, who are exposed to more developed democratic systems, could contribute greatly in organizing and educating people in the homeland and stopping the swing of the political system into system fitted for another strongman rule.

“We should expound on the values of liberal HOnTiVEROS poses with members of the SoCal Ateneans after the wreath-laying ceremony at the Carson City Hall grounds.

Photo by niKKi ARRiOlA

Ground breaking for supportive housing building

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fficials from the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) joined Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, LA City Council President Herb Wesson, the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation and other partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Gramercy Place Apartments.

Gramercy Place Apartments will be located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles. The 64-unit building is designed to appear as six separate buildings with one two-story wing, two three-story wings, and three four-story wings, all connected by an exterior courtyard walkway. The development will reserve 30 units for seniors with limited means, 20 units for seniors experiencing homelessness, and 12 units for households with a mental illness. To accommodate residents, a variety of amenities will be provided: an exercise room; community spaces - a lounge, a community room with a kitchen, and a roof terrace; bicycle parking; access to three laundry room facilities, as well as commercial space and underground parking.

City Council President Herb Wesson said, “We are going to solve this housing and homelessness crisis project-by-project, bed-by-bed. Gramercy Place Apartments will bring another 60 much-needed affordable units to the heart of the 10th Council District. We cannot and will not rest until we get our brothers and sisters experiencing homelessness off the streets and into stable housing."

Gramercy Place Apartments is the product of collaborative work.

The LACDA is providing a total of $5,000,000 in construction and permanent financing, which accounts for $2,000,000 in Affordable Housing Trust Funds and $3,000,000 in Mental Health Housing Program Funds through a partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Housing Works will be the lead supportive service provider.

Funded primarily through Measure H, onsite supportive services will include intensive case management services, substance use treatment, life skills training, benefits education and advocacy, attendant care, representative payee services, end of life counseling, medication management services, transportation assistance, education with a focus on arts and life enrichment, and support to connect with various community-based services.

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas stated, “We will be relentless in deploying a variety of tools to tackle our homeless and housing affordability crisis. But the backbone of our effort continues to be building new, affordable housing with support services – work that can’t happen without committed, strong partners.

Partners such as Hollywood Community Housing share the County’s commitment to create quality affordable housing for today, which we can ensure stays affordable tomorrow.”

For more information on Gramercy Place Apartments, please call the information line at (866) 247-5973.

democracy…. And to what end? To strengthen the political opposition back home and to broaden and strengthen our social coalitions,” she added Of the 12 senators who won in the midterm elections, nine of them are known allies of the Duterte administration; chief them former Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa and Bong Go, the personal aide of President Rodrigo Duterte.

Those who won the senatorial elections while perceived to be independents were Grace Poe, Nancy Binay and Lito Lapid.

Opposition holdovers in the Senate include Hontiveros, Franklin Drilon and Leila de Lima, who remain incarcerated for alleged drug-related crimes.

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BOOK TALKS BY SCHOLARS, AUTHORS ON JUNE 29TH

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hilippine Expressions Bookshop is presenting another series of Book Talks on Saturday, June 29, 2019 with five scholars and authors as participants. The event will be held at 479 West Sixth St., Suite 105, at the Historic Arts District, San Pedro from 3 pm – 6 pm.

According to Linda Nietes-Little, Founder and Owner of the bookshop, "It will be a great occasion to meet Filipino American scholars and authors who have brought honor to our community. I hope the community will support them with their presence. If we do not do it now, when else can we show our appreciation for their talents?

Kung Hindi ngayon, kailan pa? And if we, as a community do not do it now, who else do you think will do it? At kung hindi tayo, sino pa?"

Dr. Anthony Ocampo and Grace Talusan will be in Conversation on Race and Immigration as part of the program.

Dr. Ocampo is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Cal Poly Pomona and his area of studies focuses on race, immigration, and LGBTQ issues.

A Ford Foundation Fellow, he is the author of "The Latinos of Asia: How Filipino Americans Break the Rules of Race" and has recently been featured on NPR Morning Edition. He is currently working on his second book, "To Be Brown and Gay in LA", which chronicles the lives of gay men of color from immigrant families. A native Los Angelino, he is a graduate of Stanford University where he finished his Bachelor of Arts in 2003 and his Masters of Arts degree in 2004. In 2006, he received another MA degree from UCLA and a PhD degree in 2011. www.anthonyocampo.com Grace Talusan was born in the Philippines and raised in New England. She graduated from Tufts University and the MFA Program in Writing at UC Irvine. She is the recipient of a U.S. Fulbright Fellowship to the Philippines and an Artist Fellowship Award from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Talusan teaches at Grub Street and Tufts. Her first book, "The Body Paper, a memoir", won the 2017 Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing. www. gracetalusan.com Deborah Francisco Douglas will present her debut memoir, "Somewhere in the Middle: A journey to the Philippines in search of roots, belonging, and identity."

Half Filipino but raised in an American household, Deborah had always longed to know more about her Filipino heritage.

So in 2011-2014, when she was coincidentally assigned to the Philippines as a Peace Corps Volunteer to work on community development and youth outreach programs, she set out on a journey of self-discovery, travel, and adventure.

Filled with warmth and humor, the book

captures the simple joys found in ordinary moments and in the people we share our lives with, shedding new light on what it truly means to find the place where you belong. This memoir offers inspiration for all those yearning to discover who they are and their ancestral roots.

Now living in San Diego, she is the creator and editor of the Filipino American Lifestyle blog "Halo-Halo, Mix-Mix." Belen Loreto Grand is a best-selling author and life coach to Filipino families.

She is the voice for thousands of nurses from the Philippines and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) bound to family and duty to assist their relatives back home financially. In "Family Matters: Making the Right Financial Decision for Your Filipino Family", she shares a system of living that empowers, opens the flow of money, and reduces drama and trauma.

She draws on the Law of Attraction, the Kabbalah, and more, to inspire readers to care for themselves and attract abundance. www.cosmiceditions.net www.familyabundancecoach.comhttp://facebook.com/ grandcareers Albert Samaha is an investigative reporter at BuzzFeed News, a professor at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, and author of "Never Ran, Never Will: Boyhood and Football in a Changing American Inner City," which was a finalist for the 2019 PEN/ESPN Literary Sports Writing Award and winner of the New York Society Library’s 2019 Hornblower Award. His story on a narcotics unit in Mississippi led to a police captain’s resignation in 2015, his story on a Bronx murder helped get a wrongfully convicted man freed from prison in 2017, and his 2018 story on a teenager who accused two NYPD detectives of rape led six states to pass bills strengthening their police sexual misconduct laws.

His story on why Filipinos turned to an authoritarian president was selected into The Best American Travel Writing 2018.

His forthcoming book, "Concepcion", chronicles his family's immigration to the US. He lives in New York City, and is a grandnephew of the late Caridad Vallangca.

Vallangco of San Francisco was the author of two books on Filipino Americans: "The Second Wave: Pinay & Pinoy/1945-1960" and "The Third Wave: Quo Vadis" which covers the Filipino immigration from 1961 to 1980. www.albertsamaha.com This event is part of the bookshop's ongoing community outreach program. The bookshop was established in 1984 and is dedicated to Filipino Americans in search of their roots.

The bookshop accept orders for signed copies of the authors' books. Call 310-548-8148 or email: info@philippinebookshop.com Website: www.philippinebookshop.com

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CHRISTMAS IN JUNE

hat pasalubong do you bring when you go home to the Philippines?

Every time we go home to Manila, my husband knows the drill.

It starts with my chocolate shopping from the last holiday sale nearest my departure. I would buy at least one full cart of the seasonal chocolates - Valentines, Easter, Halloween. We don’t get these in the Philippines and I like to show my sons the changing of the seasons thru the chocolates.

Second, whether we’re staying five days or 4 weeks, my poor husband knows that his clothes should fit in his backpack – 2 pairs of shorts, 5 shirts, 5 underwear.

Each homecoming means at least 4 suitcases packed with pasalubong.

And I don’t mean just chocolates and cookies. We bring at least 10 lbs. of steak, 15 lbs. of bacon – the thick kind from Staters, ham from Honey Baked, different flavors of liquid coffee creamer and all kinds of cheese.

And why not? I am coming from the land of plenty, where bacon is thicker, good steak is cheap and coffee creamer is cream and not the powdered kind.

My kids see America and the world thru my eyes. And each food has a story to tell.

I store each culinary experience in my mental file to be retold when I see them– candied bacon I had on a small diner in the Midwest, the huge steak in a Texas, the astronaut food from Houston space center.

The box of iconic Mike and Ike candies are a sweet witness to the symphonies that Dave and I watch.

Once, Dave got MREs so he can share with them a little bit of military life. It was fascinating for my sons to experience how American soldiers eat when at war. They still have dessert!

Since we can’t be together on American holidays, I bring the holidays to my kids. In two weeks, sometimes less, we try to cram and make up for all the occasions we missed in a year.

The first time we came home – we brought frozen turkey which Dave cooked for Noche Buena! We had Thanksgiving in December.

Another night, Dave hosted an all American BBQ night for my kids and their friends. He grilled bacon wrapped steaks, cooked a huge pot of chili using Mexican chorizos and grilled corn. I made my version of Mexican street corn (elote) using mayonnaise, garlic powder, parmesan cheese – instead of simply butter.

Food, glorious food! Every time I come home, whether it’s June or December, it feels like Christmas to my family.

And because my youngest son is now in the US, these days, food is a way for my sons to share their brother’s new life – through his favorite American food-chocolate covered macadamia nuts, shelled pistachio and his favorite bread.

Food connects Carl back to his roots. I brought him his favorite coco jam, homemade biko made by a dear friend, bottled tuyo and Ronald’s adobong mani. No fail, this garlicky goodness has been the most requested by friends back in the US. Food is love made edible. It touches our soul.

The food that we bring home from distant shores has been spoken of in the bible. Proverbs 31 talks about a noble woman who brings food from afar.

I’ve always wondered why the writer of this ancient proverb included this as a virtue. What is it about bringing food from distant places that earned a spot in the Bible? It is mentioned in the same breath as hard work, charity to the poor and honoring her husband.

Can chocolate covered almonds from Costco make you more virtuous?

Maybe it does- when it represents hard earned dollars, it teaches my kids the value of hard work.

When I steal valuable space from my husband’s back pack to secretly hide her favorite loaf of bread – I am telling my sister that I may not have been the best sister, but I think of her all the time.

When I bring home her favorite cheese- I honor my mother by telling her that I know how much she’s sacrificed for us and I want to indulge her the luxury of expensive and fine cheese.

And how can honey baked ham heal family wounds? When it tells my brothers that I want to share my family’s blessings with their families too.

Food, plentiful and good, is the evidence of the goodness of the land.

Maybe, I am like the spies sent by Moses to Canaan. They came back with giant grapes, figs and pomegranates as proof of the wealth of the promised land.

For my sons in the Philippines, the rich abundant food I bring home are images of my adventures. It also fills in the gaps of separation. Thru the stories we tell thru the food we bring, it tells my kids what went on when I was away.

It also lessens the pain because they know that the next time I come home, there is something wonderful and exciting. And I’ll have more stories to tell.

But I guess, the more important thing - these food brings hope. It is a promise of the good things to come in the land that awaits them.

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Garcetti praises SC ruling on Census’ citizenship question

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populations — immigrant households, communities of color, low-income residents, and our most vulnerable neighbors — and all Angelenos are counted in the 2020 Census.”

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the Dept. of Commerce v. New York, where the state of New York sued over the question placed on the census asking about legal citizenship.

US Chief Justice John Roberts joined with the liberal justices to get a 5-4 vote that sent the controversial citizenship question down the drain.

The Trump administration has justified the need to put citizenship question in the FilE photo of Mayor Eric Garcetti addressing a mostly Filipino American crowd 2020 Census in order at his conference room at the los Angeles City Hall.

Photo by Abner Galino for them to comply with the federal voting question. rights laws.

The commerce department needed the decision However, opponents of the proposal argued that by the court by the end of June so they could have it was a purely partisan move on the part of the ample time to print the census form out before it Trump administration as would supposedly caused starts on April 1, 2020. fewer Latinos to participate in the Census.

Even if the Department of Commerce rewrites The high court’s decision sent the question back the controversial question, the Supreme Court to the lower courts as the Department of Com- can’t decide on it until its next session as the court merce was told that it could try to re-write the goes on a break until their October term.

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• RIGHT TO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR unless the immigration agent knocking has a warrant to enter that is signed by a judge or magistrate and has your name on it.

• RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT and not answer questions from immigration agents.

• RIGHT NOT TO SIGN ANY PAPERS without first talking to an attorney.

• RIGHT TO TALK TO AN ATTORNEY at your own expense.

IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE YOUR HOME: Ask the immigration agent if you are free to go. If they say yes, leave peacefully. If they say no, ask to call your attorney.

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213-974-2998 213-974-3048 213-974-3012 213-974-3005 Additional legal resources are available through the following list of community-based organizations: Long Beach Community Defense Network Hotline: 562-269-1083 Website: sanctuarylb.com/lbcdn Location: Only Long Beach City Koreatown Rapid Response Network Hotline: 323-894-1504 Website: facebook.com/koreatownpopularassembly/ Location: Only Koreatown Neighborhood (Los Angeles) Los Angeles Raids and Rapid Response Network Hotline: 888-624-4752 (not 24/7) Website: chirla.org/ Location: Only Los Angeles County Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network Rapid Response Team Hotline: (323) 922-5644 Website: promesaboyleheights.org/ promesa-immigrant-rights-network Location: Only Boyle Heights Neighborhood (Los Angeles)

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workforce in our region,” said Supervisor Hilda L. Solis.

“As a former Secretary of Labor, I know how important it is to provide employment and career opportunities for all youth, no matter their background or history. This year, Youth@Work is focusing on providing career pathways for justice-involved youth and other youth facing employment obstacles. Everyone deserves a chance to re-write their story. Now, we’re coming together to help justice-involved youth re-write theirs.”

“We are grateful to the leadership of the Board of Supervisors and to our many partners in the public and private sectors, which allow us to invest in the lives of thousands of young people so they gain skills that will lead to future careers,” said Otto Solorzano, acting director of Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS).

Youth@Work pairs paid work experience for youth with a comprehensive and strategic set of employment, training, and support services provided through a network of America’s Job Centers of California (AJCC) that are guided by WDACS. Youth@Work targets priority populations with the highest need, including justice-involved youth, youth experiencing homelessness, foster youth and CalWORKS youth.

This year, the County launched the CORE program created to support and develop more effective career pathways for current and former justice-involved youth. CORE was also built with private employers in mind to address and dissolve stigmas of hiring those who are justice-involved.

Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, WDACS Acting Director Otto Solorzano, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Maria Salinas, Director of the Office of Diversion & Re-Entry Peter Espinoza, Chief Deputy Probation Officer Sheila Mitchell, and youth participated in today’s press conference. For more information, please visit our Youth Workforce page.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS DURING AN IMMIGRATION EMERGENCY

he L.A. County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) and its Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) will open four dedicated help lines to assist residents by answering questions and addressing concerns in the wake of federal plans to step up immigration enforcement action.

Southern California callers can be connected to local legal aid resources, County services, and can learn more about how your family should respond in the event of an immigration emergency.

OIA urges residents to know their rights during an immigration emergency. You have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. If an immigration agent comes to your home, workplace, or stops you on the street, know your rights:

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Impeach Duterte, Palace dares critics Malacañang on Thursday challenged critics of President Rodrigo Duterte to file an impeachment complaint if they believe that he committed an impeachable offense when he agreed to allow the Chinese to fish in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo maintained that the President’s statement that China could fish in Philippine waters was not a ground for impeachment.

Still, he dared those who criticized the President to file a complaint if they believe otherwise.

“Alam mo (You know), under the Constitution merong (there are) provisions on impeachment.

Kung naniniwala sila na may ginawa siyang impeachable ground, eh ‘di mag-file (If they believe that what the President did is impeachable, then they should file an impeachment complaint),” Panelo said during a press briefing.

“But you cannot stop the President from doing steps that, to his mind, is the correct way to obey the constitutional command to protect and to serve the Filipino people,” he added.

Sen. Panfilo Lacson agreed with Panelo, saying a mere statement was not a ground for impeachment.

“Since there is no concrete or official act involved, but just a media statement which has been corrected, I’m not sure if an impeachment complaint can even get past the justice committee report or even the “sufficient form and substance” stage,” he said in an interview.

But Sen. Richard Gordon said allowing Chinese fishers to fish in the country’s EEZ needed congressional consent.

He said Duterte should consult Congress if he really intended to allow China to fish in Philippine waters.

Former Foreign Affairs secretary Albert del Rosario and other critics had claimed that Duterte committed an impeachable offense for violating the Constitution that mandates him to defend the country’s territory.

“The Constitution states that the President and the military must secure the national territory, and the national territory includes the exclusive economic zone,” del Rosario said in a television interview.

“To violate that is really a basis for impeachment, he can be impeached,” he added.

Article XII Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution states that the government “shall protect the nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea and exclusive economic zone, and reserve its use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens.” Duterte was criticized after declaring that China could fish in the West Philippine Sea because the two countries were “friends.”

Panelo on Thursday said the President’s statement was misinterpreted by “everyone.”

He explained that the government would “tolerate” Chinese fishers in the country’s EEZ, based on a 2016 ruling of a United Nations-backed court.

President Rodrigo Duterte at the anniversary celebration of the Presidential Security Group at the PSG Compound on June 26, 2019.

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“It appears that what the President meant was as well as avoiding knee jerk and reckless underChina would not allow their nationals from fish- takings in disputed areas, are only two of the many ing in our EEZ since they treat us as their friends, carefully studied moves of the President, in obediknowing that permitting their fishermen to fish in ence to the said constitutional command,” he said. our EEZ would only result in an unwanted hostility “The advocacy of critics to pursue aggressive leading to an armed confrontation,” Panelo said. isolationist policies are not only impractical in “He (Duterte) further elaborated on that issue. this modern era of peace and international comiHe explained that his first visit to China resulted in ty, but disruptive and potentially dangerous. The a modus vivendi where China, which claims own- settlement of bilateral conflicts, and for that matership of Reed (Recto) Bank by virtue of historical ter multinational disputes, can be best resolved right, would allow our fishermen to catch fish there, through well tested diplomatic negotiations rather a place declared to be within our EEZ,” he added. than saber-rattling diplomacy as espoused by inIn his speech at the 122nd anniversary of the veterate manic nationalists and other war freak Presidential Security Group on Wednesday, Duterte partisans,” he added. said he could not “prohibit” or “drive away” Chinese Tensions between Manila and Beijing rose after fishers because of a supposed agreement between a Chinese vessel rammed a Filipino fishing boat him and President Xi Jinping. in Reed Bank on June 9.

“Will you allow the Chinese to fish? Of course.

‘Yan ang pinag-usapan namin noon (That’s what Nothing wrong we talked about before). And that was we were alSenate President Vicente Sotto 3rd said there was lowed to fish again. It was a mutual agreement. Sige nothing wrong if China and other countries fish in bigayan tayo. Fish ka doon, fish ako dito (Let’s give the Philippines’ EEZ as long as they reciprocated. and take. You can fish here, and I can fish there),” Sotto believes that there is nothing wrong with Duterte said. the President’s move “as long as we’re allowed to The President argued that enforcing a ban on fish also in their zones” and “because they will Chinese fishing in Philippine waters would cause treat us as friends likewise.” a problem.

“He’s the President. The buck stops with him. If “Kung i-prohibit ko, how do I enforce? Takot nga it’s wrong or right, it’s his accountability,” he said ang Amerika. Ayaw nga mag-confront. Tapos ako in a television interview. pa ang ipusta nila? Gusto talaga nila mapasubo ako Sotto added, “It’s very difficult to say that there is (If I prohibit, how do I enforce? America is scared, exclusivity when it’s under water. The fish could be it does not want to confront [China]. And then they coming from China and fish from the Philippines will have me face it? They really want me in trou- could be going to China.” ble),” he said.

This statement prompted some netizens to bash Panelo gave assurances that Duterte would not Sotto, with memes on the need to deploy personrelinquish the country’s sovereign rights over the nel from the Bureau of Immigration “to check the EEZ, that is why he has urged China to “join in the nationality” of fishes in Philippine waters going finalization of a code of conduct in the contested viral. (TMT) waters.”

“The Filipinos can rest assured that the From page 1 New Twitter President’s actions are all in accord with his “To fix that, we’re introducing a and if the tweet provides a unique Constitutional mandate new notice that will provide addi- context or perspective not availato serve and protect the tional clarity in these situations, and ble elsewhere that is necessary to a Filipino people. Mainsharing more on when and why we’ll broader discussion. taining peace and acuse it.”

“In instances where a tweet violates cord among all nations, Under the policy, a notice will be our rules and our review doesn’t find placed over the tweet of a government that it would be in the public interofficial informing his or her followers est to leave it up, we will require the that the post is a violation of Twitter account owner to remove the tweet. rules but was allowed to remain as it Either way, this notice will make our is determined to be of public interest. decision-making clearer,” it added.

The company said a cross-funcThe new policy will apply to actional team from its trust and safe- counts of government officials and ty, legal, public policy and regional their representative, those running offices will determine if the tweets for public office or being considered are a matter of public interest based for government position. on various criteria.

Covered accounts must also have These include the immediacy and at least 100,000 followers and should severity of potential harm from the be verified. rule violation, with an emphasis on Many foreign government offiensuring physical safety; whether cials who are active on Twitter, such preserving a tweet will allow others as United States President Donald to hold the government official, can- Trump, would be covered by the poldidate for public office or appointee icy. accountable for their statements; and However, Foreign Affairs Secretary whether there are other sources of in- Teodoro Locsin Jr. – who is among formation about this statement avail- the most active Philippine governable for the public to stay informed. ment official on Twitter with over The team would also consider if re- 600,000 followers – would not be moval would inadvertently hide con- covered by the policy for now as his text or prevent people from under- account is still unverified. standing an issue of public concern; (The Philippine Star)

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Locsin calls Robredo 'boba,' then says sorry for being 'disrespectful'

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MaNila — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. criticized Vice President Leni Robredo Monday over her comments on the cancellation of diplomatic passports, then eventually said sorry for "being disrespectful."

"Will someone please do her the kindness to give her a brain? Here I am trying to do what's right, which is to restrict diplomatic passports to real existing working diplomats so as not to devalue them abroad—and not pass them out as favors to retirees and friends," Locsin said.

"Hey boba, that is precisely why I have ordered the cancellation of all courtesy diplomatic passports because I refuse to single out Del Rosario," Locsin said in a tweet reacting

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to a news report on Robredo's comments.

Robredo earlier questioned the Department of Foreign Affairs' decision to cancel all diplomatic passports of former government officials.

The DFA announced the cancellation after the country's former top diplomat, Albert del Rosario, was held in Hong Kong Friday. He used a diplomatic passport for his trip.

But less than an hour after his outburst, Locsin immediately apologized to Robredo, saying he didn't mean to be disrespectful.

"I don't mean to be disrespectful Ma'am. You are just a missing heartbeat away from the Presidency. I respect you for that accident of fortune.

Piñol resigns as agriculture secretary

MaNila — Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol has offered to resign amid reports that President Rodrigo Duterte is no longer satisfied with his performance.

Senator-elect Christopher “Bong” Go bared this before his scheduled oath-taking as senator in Malacañang on Thursday night.

A copy of Piñol’s resignation letter, which Go read in a media interview, was later shared to members of the Malacañang Press Corps.

“With the best interest of the Department of Agriculture and its stakeholders in mind, may I request that I be relieved from my present position as Secretary of Agriculture and re-assigned to whichever agency you believe I would be effective including the Mindanao Development Authority or MinDa,” Piñol’s letter read.

Piñol recommended any of his three undersecretaries-- Undersecretaries Waldo Carpio (Undersecretary for Special Concerns and Legislative Liaison Officer), Ariel Cayanan (Undersecretary for Operations), and Francisco Villano (Undersecretary-designate for Finance) -- to replace him as Agriculture chief.

Piñol said the three undersecretaries are “all competent and loyal” to Duterte’s ideals and advocacies and familiar with the agency’s programs.

"T he y a re a l so familiar with the v e r y i m p or t a n t programs which are now in the pipeline whose implementation may be waylaid if the new head of DA would be an outsider," Piñol said.

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also asked the President to give him a month to turn over all projects and programs to his successor.

He said he will be ready to assume a new post by August 1 of this year.

“Should you approve this request, may I be allowed to implement a transition period of one-month so that there will be an orderly turn-over of all projects and programs to my successor and ensure that the operations of the Department will not be affected,” Piñol said.

Meanwhile, Piñol also assured the President of his loyalty even after he steps down as head of the Agriculture department.

“I am a loyal friend and supporter and I will always make sure that I will be able to contribute to the implementation of your priority programs in the last three years,” Piñol said.

“Please be assured of my support and loyalty to your administration not only as the President of the country but as a friend,” he added.

On Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo dismissed reports that Piñol would be replaced or transferred to another agency following reports of a Cabinet revamp.

Piñol was dragged into controversy after his meeting with the Occidental Mindoro fishermen whose boat was allegedly rammed and abandoned by a Chinese vessel at the Recto Bank (Reed) in the West Philippine Sea on June 9.

He was accused of coercing fishermen to lie after the latter changed their tune and said they were no longer sure about whether or not they were abandoned. Piñol denied t he allegation.

(PNA)

But there are things that require a measure of study and thought. Please ask me next time. At your service, Ma'am," he said in another tweet.

"That’s no way for a gentleman to speak to a lady. Apologies," he said in another tweet.

Lawyer Barry Gutierrez, spokesperson of Robredo, meanwhile said Monday Locsin should cancel his own diplomatic passport if he really wants to limit the privilege to "real, working diplomats."

"Cancelling 'courtesy' diplomatic passports after China refused to honor Sec ADR’s (Albert Del Rosario's) is not promoting professionalism but justifying cowardice," Gutierrez said in a tweet he posted minutes after Locsin's.

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Del Rosario, the country's top diplomat during the presidency of Benigno Aquino III, had flown to Hong Kong for a business meeting on Friday but was barred entry for unspecified immigration reasons.

The country's former top diplomat said that since his passport carries the seal of the Republic of the Philippines, disrespecting the passport bearer "is to disrespect the Republic."

"The matter then becomes a legitimate issue for the state to deal with and defend its seal. For that we should rely on our public officials," Del Rosario had said in a statement.

Malacañang also said Del Rosario may have "misused" his diplomatic passport. (ABS-CBN News)

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aRegiVeRS are often overworked and underpaid. Our California lawmakers have enacted strong laws to protect caregivers and make it easier to recover unpaid wages. Still, many caregivers we speak with are reluctant to pursue their claims.

Here are some of the most common concerns we hear from caregivers and the reasons why they should not prevent you from seeking justice and the compensation your are legally due.

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Here Are The Top 7 Concerns Caregivers Have In Deciding To Assert An Unpaid Overtime Claim

1. feelings of obligations to caregiving Recipients By nature, caregivers are typically caring people. Many private employers take advantage of a caregivers compassionate nature and do not pay a fair wage. Many caregivers feel uncomfortable going after those they provided care for and their family members. Many feel a sense of loyalty or obligation towards their employers.

While this is noble sentiment, it does not change the fact that caregivers who have been paid less than the legally required wages are victims. In fact, many people who utilize in home caregivers are financially able to pay for caregiving services as required by law, but simply chose not to because they want to save money. We often see the children of elderly patients making efforts to preserve their own inheritance by taking advantage of caregivers.

2. i do Not Have a Social Security Number.

You do not need a social security number to recover overtime wages from your employer. If you win a settlement, we can help you get an ITIN that can be used to pay the taxes you owe.

3. i am concerned about immigration Status.

California law permits undocumented workers to recover unpaid overtime. In our experience, our undocumented clients have not suffered any serious adverse effect from presenting an overtime claim. While we cannot guarantee no problem will arise, we believe the benefit in recovering your unpaid overtime outweighs your risk. We also have a relationship with an immigration attorney that can review and possibly assist you with your specific situation.

4. fear of The legal Process Many private employers pay caregivers less than is required because they believe caregivers are unsophisticated and will not be able to navigate the legal proceedings necessary to recover unpaid overtime. The legal process can be intimidating and confusing. But that is why the lawyers at Chaleff Rehwald are here to help. We know the law and stand ready to help you.

5. i Signed a document Stating i am an independent contractor.

It is unlikely that an in-home caregiver is an independent contractor under the law even if you have signed a document saying so. Still, it is popular for private employers to try to convince you that you are an independent contractor and pay you as one because it is much less costly and much more advantageous for them. The reality is that many private employers misclassify caregivers as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime.

In many cases, a document stating a caregiver is an “independent contractor” will have little impact on the caregiver’s ability to recoup unpaid overtime. Often, the employers retain so much control of a caregivers duties the true facts of the employment will overcome any purported agreement.

6. i did Not Pay Taxes on The Wages i did Receive.

While we recommend that our clients pay all taxes owed for the wages received, if you have not paid taxes on your wages, you still have the right to seek the overtime wages you are due. It is the employer’s obligation to properly classify you as an employee and withhold state and federal income taxes from your paychecks.

If this has not happened, it is also problematic for your employer who has violated the law. The most important thing to understand is that it does not impact your ability to recover unpaid overtime.

7. i do Not Want to get involved in a long court Battle, and i May leave the country.

Most cases settle without going to court, and many cases settle within a matter of a few months to a year. We regularly have clients who return to their home countries while the case is ongoing. All we need is the ability to contact you and have you return if necessary for the case. Because the laws are so strong in favor of the caregiver, most employers seek an early settlement of claims.

If you are working as a 24-hour caregiver and you are not paid overtime when working more than nine hours a day, or 45 hours a week, you should consult with Chaleff Rehwald to discuss your rights. We are here to help.

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De Lima supports US bill sanctioning China for illegal activities in WPS SeNaToR Leila M. de Lima has expressed support for a measure in the US Senate seeking to impose sanctions on China for illegal and dangerous activities in the South China Sea (SCS), locally referred to as the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

De Lima said she hopes for the swift deliberation of the US legislation, especially during these times when China continues to encroach on territory considered by international law as Philippine waters or as part of the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

She said: "Amid China's continued military activities on the South China Sea that threatens the security of the Philippines and the entire ASEAN region, I hope that this US Senate bill sanctioning China for any illegal activities in the contested waters can be passed into law soon and finally stop China from bullying its neighbors.”

"I thank Senator Rubio and other proponents of the measure for reminding us that we need to be steadfast in pressuring China to remove any illegally built facilities and stop any aggressive and unilateral activities in the South China Sea that violate international law," added the former justice secretary Recent ly, Republica n Senator Marco Rubio and Democratic Party Senator Ben Cardin formally reintroduced Senate Bill No. 1634, or the "South China Sea and East China Sea Sanctions Act," which seeks to impose

sanctions on China for the illegal activities in the contested islands in the South China Sea and the East China Sea. Under the measure, the US Secretary of State is mandated to provide Congress with a report every six months, identifying any Chinese person or company involved in construction or development projects in disputed areas of the South China Sea. The illegal activities highlighted by the bill include land reclamation, the making of islands, lighthouse construction and the building of mobile communication infrastructure.

The Chinese foreign ministry denounced the said US measure, claiming that the construction of reefs on disputed territory - one of the activities cited in the draft legislation - was "fully within the scope" of China's sovereign rights.

In a landmark ruling on July 12, 2016, the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) found no legal basis for China to claim historic rights to a "nine-dash line" in the South China Sea but China refused to honor the ruling.

Instead of consistently kowtowing to China, De Lima said the Philippine government should work hand-inhand with allies, such as Australia, Japan, and the United States, and other ASEAN countries in discussing all possible actions to stop China's militarization of the South China Sea.

"We cannot continue to allow China to violate the arbitration award and the international rules as it bullies countries like the Philippines. Kailan nga ba maiisip ni Duterte na tindigan ang patuloy na pang-aapi sa atin ng bansang Tsina? Sobra na!"

(W hen will Duterte stand up against the cont i nued oppression

by China?

Enough!), she said.

De Lima earlier filed Senate Resolution No. 744 proposing for the immediate convening of the National Security Council to determine decisive courses of action on China's militarization over the SCS. She also filed Senate Bill No. 2201 declaring July 12 of every year as a "West Philippine Sea Victory Day" in meaningful observance of the country's arbitration v ictor y against China over the W PS. (Bagong Senado)

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Raps filed vs Duque over PhilHealth lease of family's building

MaNila — Kin of alleged Dengvaxia victims filed a plunder, graft and breach of conduct complaint against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III over his alleged stock ownership of a building leased to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

The complainants accused Duque of violating the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees and An Act Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder.

The complaint was filed before the Office of the Ombudsman on June 21, but a copy was released only on Monday.

The families said there is conflict of interest as Duque is a stockholder of Educational and Medical Development Corporation, which was leased to PhilHealth Region I. They noted that while Duque has been “on leave” as director of the EDMC when the contract was executed, he did not divest his ownership.

“EMDC where respondent Duque III is a substantial stockholder entered into a Lease Contract with Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, where Duque is also an ex-officio chairman,” the complaint read.

“In the business transaction between EMDC and PhilHealth, a manifest conflict of interest arises, considering that [Duque] is a substantial stockholder of the said private corporation and at the same time the head of the government corporation in which his family corporation had transacted,” they added.

Duque is on the PhilHealth board by virtue of his position as Health secretary.

Lacson allegation Sen. Panfilo Lacson earlier said in a media forum that he learned about Duque’s supposed ownership of a building leased to PhilHealth in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

“If this is not a conflict of interest I don’t know what is. He is the owner of the building and there is a contract of lease and that is a family corporation. And you are a member of

the board... it’s here in the general information sheet. And the signatory in the contract of lease is his own sister. I have the documents already,” Lacson told the Kapihan sa Senado forum.

Duque then denied Lacson’s allegation of conflict of interest and said the lease contract already existed when he joined the family business.

He stressed he was not yet with the Department of Health and PhilHealth then.

The complainants, meanwhile, said that Duque’s brother, Gonzalo, admitted in a DZRH interview that “their family owns the building but insisted that they are innocent.”

“He explained that they entered the lease agreement with PhilHealth more than 20 years ago and it did not happen recently,” the complainants, noting a part of Gonzalo’s interview, said.

The Public Attorney’s Office assisted the families in filing the complaint.

PAO also assisted families of alleged Dengvaxia victims in filing criminal complaints against former and incumbent officials over the controversial anti-Dengue vaccine.

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Hontiveros says joint probe of Recto Bank incident is bound to favor China "aNY joint probe with an evasive Chinese government will be, quite literally, lutong makaw."

This was how Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros described the proposed China-Philippines joint investigation into the Recto Bank hit-and-run incident, saying that such a probe is bound to favor only China as it continues to evade any accountability for its citizens' actions in the West Philippine Sea. "If China only intends to whitewash the incident and is unwilling to bring her erring citizens to justice for their acts, then any joint probe will be an exercise in futility," she said.

Hontiveros said that China's initial actions and pronouncements on the issue "do not inspire confidence that it will be a cooperative partner in seeking justice for our aggrieved fisherfolk."

She said that China's previous statements on the issue had been "nothing but flat denials" of any liability of the crew of Chinese vessel Yuemaobinyu 42212, which rammed and abandoned the Filipino fishermen onboard Philippine fishing boat Gem-Ver 1. China also claimed that their vessel was "besieged by Filipino boats," which has been debunked by matching accounts of the incident of both the crew of the F/B Gem-Ver 1 and the Vietnamese nationals who rescued them.

"With statements like those, can we really expect them to be our partner in searching for truth and accountability in this incident? Can we really expect that the investigation will not be a farce to the detriment of our people and sovereignty?" she said.

Hontiveros said that she supports Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.'s decision to reject the proposed joint probe. This even as President Rodrigo Duterte has agreed to a joint investigation.

"I support the call of Secretary Locsin for China and the Philippines to conduct their respective investigations. I also welcome his effort to raise this issue before the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations (UN). President Duterte should listen to his own DFA Secretary. The Philippines should not be a willing party to any joint investigation whose goal is to deny that an injustice has been committed against our people within our territorial waters," Hontiveros said. (senate.gov.ph)

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IN DEFENSE OF PRISON PHYSICIANS

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edical practitioners in correctional facilities are ideally there not necessarily to preside on the lethal and brutal effects of imprisonment on a dying prisoner but for his treatment and rehabilitation. It is an outright taboo, however, in public perception to provide inmates a respite because they are serving time in prison and ought to deteriorate, fade and unceremoniously be exterminated in the process. Never mind if there is a law protecting human rights specially those under custody of law. It is never operative in the first place. Confer human rights on a prisoner and out rightly, the officer is suspected of coddling his ward. Ignore the welfare of prisoners and most likely, the officer is recognized as objective.

That is how things are in this side of criminal justice administration.

Prisoners are never seen as humans in the first place. They are known on the type of offense they were charged and penalized.

Never mind if the State mandates rehabilitation, it is never popular and does not carry premium. A prisoner is never a person wanting change and up for repentance; he is better known as murderer, thief, plunderer, rapist, arsonist, robber, pedophile, etc. No, the offender is not serving time to cleanse and repay society; he is there as an exhibit, to be exploited, debased and humiliated until his sanity snaps. Society actually developed heinous crimes by pushing offenders towards hostility and hatred. Once released, a prisoner has been planted with the seed of monstrosity and wickedness.

Medical practitioners took the Hippocratic Oath as commitment; that is, to practice medicine HONESTLY. And by its term, serving anyone, hero or heel, saint or sinner, protagonist or villain, anyone as long as healing is needed, they are there. Prison physicians are a special lot. Only a few would dare get into the prison service.

They are exposed to the hazards of the prison community, open to contagion, threat and epidemic. Their offices are repository of prison brutality, sanctuary of villains, comforters of troubled, oftentimes violent and insane personalities. Even if the world would rule that prisoners must suffer and die, prison physicians are there to take the cudgels for life and welfare. A physician indeed is an anti-hero in the prison setting.

Let us review the recent case on the so called VIP scandal. Accordingly, drug lords and bank robber (see the labelling?) were allowed to seek medical intervention in an outside hospital. There ought to be a clearance whenever this procedure is allowed. But there are exemptions like when there is an emergency situation obtaining; that is, a case where the life of an inmate is endangered, where life and limb are at stake. It is sufficient that after the emergency referral, a post referral report is immediately submitted for information and reference. These are administrative matters laid down to obviate any possibility of abuse by any prison officer tasked on the matter of handling prisoners.

Medical practitioners in prison, like all physicians, have wide latitude of decision making though. They can submit their medical opinion for reckoning. If in their estimation a person needs medical intervention in an outside hospital, then their word should be taken at face value. If on the other hand the hospital from where an inmate was sent would have a contrary medical opinion citing that the patient is not an emergency case, then the hospital can just send back the referral. Patients receive medical opinions one after another. One physician’s opinion may alarm a patient but when given another opinion from another physician with another diagnostic view may have a relaxing result. Not every opinion should carry definitive outlook but nonetheless, physicians have that capacity and training to determine the level of a patient’s

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condition. That should never be taken against any physician.

What makes the referral equation ticklish however is the malice on the label. If a patient who was previously charged for drug offense and therefore labelled as drug lord is sent for outside referral, the inference is that the physician is on the take already. This is unfair. If referral is based on label, then Hippocratic Oath takes a back seat in favor of hypocrisy.

If we really care about our professionals, if we really care about prisoners, then let us build a good hospital where facilities, medicine, technology can be made available for all types of ailments. If not, then we can just expand the area intended as cemetery. Better, execute all offenders (although I disagree with this). That way, the State does not spend so much for the maintenance of those unfortunately labelled according to their penalized offense. And those professionals in their midst, like prison physicians, would no longer be suspected and their skills devoted entirely to the benefit of the free community.

My home mortgage interest rate is at 4.5% should I refinance?

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efinancing opportunity opened up a few weeks ago and people are refinancing for around 3.875% if you qualify without any cost, providing good fico scores and low LTV percentage. Nevertheless, its definitely worth a phone call to see if you can lower your monthly payments. That will help pay for your insurance, phone bill, your cable etc. With these low rates, the Real Estate Market has really not picked up mainly due to the lack of inventory and high prices. First time buyers are still picking up properties that are under $500K range and those are moving quite rapidly.

At the end of 2018, many economists and housing analysts including myself were predicting that mortgage rates would rise gradually throughout 2019. But so far, we’ve seen just the opposite.

Aside from a few rate hikes along the way, mortgage rates have actually dropped steadily during the first 12 weeks of 2019. This gives home buyers a chance to lock in their mortgages at historically low rates.

Average 30-year mortgage rates through March 2019. Source: Freddie Mac. During the week of March 21, 2019, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 4.28%. That was its lowest level in over a year.

On March 21, Freddie Mac’s research team wrote: “Mortgage rates have dipped quite dramatically since the start of the year and house prices continue to moderate, which should help on the homebuyer affordability front.

The combination of improving affordability and more inventory than the last few spring selling seasons should lead to improved home sales demand.”

Of course, we don’t know how long rates will stay at this level. They could continue dropping into spring 2019. They could level off. Or they could turn north again. There is simply no way to predict this, long term, with complete accuracy.

Freddie Mac’s analysts recently predicted that the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan would increase later this year, perhaps

hitting 4.6% by the end of 2019. But even that would be a minor change from where we are now.

A Good Time to Buy a Home?

The above quote mentioned that home prices “continue to moderate.” That’s true for most cities across the country. We are moving away from the abnormal, above-average price gains of the past few years — and settling back into a historically “normal” rate of home-price appreciation.

But prices are still rising in most real estate markets across the country, and they are expected to continue upward for the foreseeable future.

When you combine these two factors (low mortgage rates and the prospect of rising home values and equity), you could easily make a case that now is a good time to buy a home.

Federal Reserve Decides Not to Raise Rates Following their March 20th meeting, Federal Reserve officials said that the U.S. economy is slowing more than they previously thought.

As a result, they said they will not increase the short-term federal funds rate at this time.

They also signaled that they don’t intend to raise rates for the foreseeable future.

While the Federal Reserve does not have any direct control over mortgage rates, their policies do influence investor demand within stock and bond markets. And shifting demand in those markets can affect home loan rates.

The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to its lowest level since January 2018. Mortgage rates tend to track with the 10-year Treasury, meaning they could continue to go lower in the months to come.

Summary: In spite of forecasts that were issued last year, mortgage interest rates have thus far been dropping steadily in 2019. In fact, the average rate for a 30-year fixed home loan recently dropped to its lowest point in over a year. From an interest standpoint, now could be a good time to buy or refinance a home.

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What Causes People To File Bankruptcy?

N o matter how the economy does, there are always reasons for people to file bankruptcy.

During the period of 2008-2012, more than 1.5 million people filed bankruptcy year after year.

This was during the height of the foreclosure crisis. Millions of homeowners were struggling with unaffordable mortgage payments, unemployment and failing businesses. As much as they did not want to file bankruptcy, they had to in order to protect their incomes, families and their homes.

Fast forward to 2019. The unemployment rate is currently low according to experts. There have been a lot of talks recently about a coming re-

cession in the next 2 years. Consumer debt is at all-time high again and has surpassed pre-2008 levels. Clients are asking me: I am concerned about the national economy. If things take a turn for the worse, how will that affect me? My an-

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oST couples that want out of a marriage in California usually file for Divorce. There are circumstances though that allow a couple to have their marriage “voided” rather than “dissolved.” There is a big difference between the two concepts. With a voided marriage, it restores the couple to status of unmarried person as if they have never been married before. In a divorce, the couple would always be regarded to as married during the period of the marriage.

Unlike Divorce which can be obtained regardless of the reason. Voiding a marriage may only be obtained based on certain grounds. It is void in cases of incest and bigamy. It is voidable in cases of minority, Unsound Mind, Fraud, Force, or Physical Incapacity. Marriages between parents, children, ancestors and descendants, brothers and sisters, half brothers and sisters, uncles and nieces, and aunts and nephews are incestuous and are void from the beginning. So are bigamist marriages where either party was still married to another person when they entered the marriage. Nevertheless, it is best to obtain a Nullity Judgment to clarify the legal status of the parties under these circumstances.

Certain situations does not necessarily make a marriage void but makes it voidable on the parties option.

One such circumstance is when the petitioner was under 18 years old when the petitioner married and the parents did not provide their consent. The Nullity petition based on this ground has to be filed within four years after the party turns 18. The parent of the minor may also file the Petition provided it is filed prior to the minor turning 18. Another situation is a bigamist marriage where the first spouse has been absent and not known to be living for 5 years prior to the second marriage or if the party believed the spouse to be dead

at the time of the second marriage. A Nullity based on this ground may be filed during the life of the other party.

A marriage may be voided if either party was of unsound mind at the time of the marriage. Unsound Mind means a person is incapable of understanding the nature of the marriage contract and the duties and responsibilities it creates which depends on the degree of mental capacity of the party. This may not be a ground if the party later on came to reason yet continued to freely cohabitate with the spouse.

Fraud is another ground for voiding a marriage. The false representation or concealment must relate to a substantive matter and directly affect the purpose of the party deceived in entering the marriage. The fraud must go to the very essence of the marital relation before it is sufficient for an annulment. It is not sufficient simply to contend that your spouse turned out to be a lazy, drunken disappointment. Nullity based on fraud has to be filed within four years of discovering the fraud.

Certain marriages that are entered into by force are voidable. Circumstances that meet these standards requires that the forced party’s free will to have been overcome by the spouse such as through the use of threats. These type of Nullity must be filed within four years from the date of marriage. A marriage where the spouse was found to be incapable of physically engaging in copulation may be voided. It can only be filed by the spouse that does not have the physical incapacity and must be filed within four years of the marriage.

Before deciding weather a divorce is the appropriate avenue to end your marriage, parties should evaluate if a Nullity is a viable alternative and weather it serves

their best interest.

Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information.

This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, P.C. This article is not a solicitation.

Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, APLC is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 3881611 or e-mail kenneth@kenreyeslaw.com. Visit our website at kenreyeslaw.com

Minding YouR FinanceS… FRoM page 10 swer: Forget about the national economy. How’s your PERSONAL economy?

If you are managing your finances well and not spending more than you earn, your chances of surviving any changes in the national economy will be better than most people. In other words, the basic rules of money management remain the same no matter how the national economy does.

What usually causes bankruptcy filings? Here are a few that i’ve seen in my work as a bankruptcy attorney for the last 22 years: 1. High interest loans: Recently, I have seen a lot of people going crazy with payday loans. These loans have exorbitant interest rates, which are then extended by way of additional borrowing. It’s a vicious cycle that is hard to get out of once you are in it. But it is no different from having credit cards that you keep charging on when you clearly don’t have the means to pay it all back. Some people think that as long as they can make the minimum payments, they will be fine. They don’t stop and think how excessive credit card indebtedness can keep them trapped for yeas, sometimes a lifetime.

2. Auto repossessions: Fast-talking car salesmen seem to have a way of getting you finance regardless of your credit or having insufficient income.

This comes with a huge price tag, of course, because the lower your credit score is, the higher interest rate the lender gets to charge you. Sometimes, people will also co-sign for a family member or friend just to help them out. And then when the person ends up not paying for the car, it gets repossessed and the poor co-signor (who only wanted to do a good deed) ends up with the bill. If they can’t pay the huge deficiency after the car is sold, sometimes they end up filing bankruptcy. Think twice before buying any

car, whether for yourself or for someone else. Remember that you will be paying for 36-60 months and the bank doesn’t care whether or not you lose your job.

If you sign on the dotted line, you are legally responsible.

3. Foreclosure: Although the number of foreclosures has gone down in the last few years, there will always be people who will end up facing foreclosure for one reason or another, unfortunately. Common reasons are a job loss, disability or again, excessive debt.

When your income is stretched out too thin because you are paying a mortgage, huge credit card debts, etc. and making sure that you can still pay for your normal monthly living expenses, you will become very vulnerable to any fluctuations in income since you are barely surviving. Most people are only one paycheck away from bankruptcy especially if they have zero savings.

Another situation I frequently see is where people keep refinancing their mortgage every time they accumulate a good amount of equity in order to pay off their debts. Once the credit cards are paid off, it doesn’t take very long before they are used again and then maxed out over just a few years, sometimes with balances even higher than they were before the refinance.

And of course, with each refinance, the mortgage amount keeps growing, along with the monthly mortgage payment. Stop looking at your home as an ATM machine and make sure that the purpose of any refinancing that you do helps you better your overall financial condition, not make it worse.

4. Lawsuits, Judgments and Wage Garnishments: Some people have no choice but to file bankruptcy right away in order to stop aggressive creditor collection action. I don’t know why but I see a lot of people who wait until they have one of the above before doing anything about their financial

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ast Friday, June 21, 2019 was the start of this year's summer solstice when "the sun brightens our skies longer than any other day." It was our "longest day and the shortest night." It is also the "first day of astronomical summer in the Earth's Northern Hemisphere," according to an article written

by Justin Grieser published in the Washington Post.

The interesting article further explained that the solstice "arrived at 11:54 a.m. Eastern time. It's the exact time when the sun's direct rays reach as far north, appearing straight over the Background photo of San Andres Fault Tropic of Cancer, at 23.5 degrees north latitude; that's why we various Southern California that covered a large area saw the sun take its longest and highest path in the sky. The supermarkets. of Southern California. Genumber of hours of daylight we saw depended on its latitude, The area of Salton Sea ologists estimate that for or distance from the equator. historically, as described in 3 million years, or at least Just as day length depends on how far you are from the equathe National Earth Science through all the years of the tor, so does the sun's height above the horizon, as one moves Teachers Association, was Pleistocene glacial age, a closer to the North Pole, daylight hours increase, but the sun part of a "vast inland sea large delta was deposited is also lower in the sky. Places closer to the equator such as by the Colorado River, in Honolulu and Miami, see fewer daylight the southern region of the hours during the solstice, but the midday Imperial Valley. Eventusun climbs considerably higher in the sky. ally, the delta reached the The reason we have the solstice and seawestern shore of the Gulf. sons is because the Earth is tilted on its Were it not for this barrier. axis about 23.5 degrees. This causes each the entire Salton Sink, along hemisphere to receive different amounts the Imperial Valley would of sunlight throughout the year. Thus, in be submerged as the Gulf June, the Northern Hemisphere is at its would extend as far north greatest tilt toward the sun, bringing us as Indio. more direct sunlight and warmer temperApparently, due to the atures." exclusion of the ocean, So, in order to take advantage of the the "Salton Basin has over summer solstice while there are long, the ages been alternately a bright evenings, this writer's friends, Rafreshwater lake, which was mona Malabanan and Rick Yardunian, took great for the 'Tilapia farm' advantage of it by going on a short weekend where its increasingly saline "getaway" to the Salton Sea area, where 'endorheic' lake includes a Freddie, one of our friends has built and dry basin, depending on developed a large "Tilapia" farm. At the river flows where there's a time, he was the only Filipino who introbalance between inflow and duced and distributed "tilapia" fish to the San Andreas Fault Map

evaporative loss".

And, due to its high salinity, our friend Freddie, who owned the "Tilapia" farm was able to establish a lucrative business, because among various species of fish, the "tilapia" was known to be the main fish that can tolerate the high salinity levels and pollution. Freddie lived there and when we came to visit sometime back in the mid-80’s, he described numerous freshwater fish species that roam and live in the rivers and canals that feed the Salton Sea, including: carp, white and

channel catfish, largemouth bass, mosquitofish. threadfin shad, sailfin molly and desert pupfish.

According to the California Office of Environmental Health, they have developed a safe eating advisory for fish caught in the Salton Sea area, based on levels of mercury or PCBs found.

Further, they explained that "sometime back, Salton Sea and its surrounding basin was found to sit over the San Andreas Fault, San Jacinto Fault, Imperial Fault and a 'stepover' fault's shear zone system. Geologists who

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Heart in action Are you ready to see this fashionista throwing punches and kicks on the big screen?

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he’s epitome of style and poise, but Heart Evangelista is willing to ditch all that when required.

At a press conference for a new endorsement, the actress gave more details about her upcoming international action movie.

Taking on the genre is a first for her but she takes solace in the saying, “You only live once.”

Part of her preparations is waking up early morning to exercise, a “challenging, tiring” thing to do for her, who is presumably a night owl.

Well, she has to do that and more— apparently, she has opted to not have a double to the stunts for her.

“Only ‘pag kunwari may basagan ng totoong bubog, ganyan, (mag double ako). But they really want you to do it, so sugatan ako, iniiyakan ko nga eh… Sabi ko nga ‘Ano ba itong pinasok ko?’” she laughed.

But when she saw the scenes, Heart found the feeling “really rewarding.”

“Sobrang iba (ang experience ko).

Pagod ka pero sakto ‘yung pagod mo kasi doon parang you only work for about 10 hours so kumbaga, ‘yun lang ‘yung gagawin mo. So kung ta-

help but be proud of her.

“He was so proud kasi out of character ‘yung ginawa ko and siya din ‘yung iniiyakan ko ‘pag nahihirapan ako,” she shared, adding she also gets homesick at times. “Kasi I live in a hotel studio so no time to do anything else.”

Heart refused to divulged more details about the movie. Prodded if it will be shown locally, she grinned: “Unsure.”

The actress has another movie in the pipeline.

“The next movie is actually the book two of that movie. Like wow, kaya nga eh sabi ko ‘Shucks, may book 2 na, hirap na hirap ako’ but I’m happy,” she hinted.

Note that in early April, rumors of Heart being part of “China Rich Girlfriend,” a sequel t o

HEART EVANGELISTA lagang mabigat ang eksena pagod ka pero ‘yung hindi mo na kaya,” she said.

Of course, the husband, Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero, couldn’t

“Crazy Rich Asians” where Kris Aquino had a cameo role last year, spread like wildfire.

She has since denied the post but fans are hoping it will push through, noting how Heart’s good friend and book author Kevin Kwan recognized her as a “real” crazy rich Asian in a Harper’s Bazaar feature.

Meanwhile, when Heart puts her stamp of approval on something, the public can be assured it would be excellent.

Launched last Thursday as Thiocell’s brand endorser, Heart said she has discovered the product is the first and only premium oral glutathione supplement (in lozenge form) in the market that delivers a glowing and more radiant skin dramatically as promised. It is clinically proven to reduce pigmentation and achieve healthier, brighter and more beautiful skin in as early as two weeks.

Heart said credibility is very important to her. In fact, she reveals that before she endorses a product, she really makes sure the reputation of the brand is untainted, on top of her personal experience of using that product.

At an event, Thiocell also launched its #RedefineBeauty campaign which aims to support women who go beyond the stereotype and are confident and empowered in their own skin. (Manila Bulletin)

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Dingdong Dantes seeks AFP’s help for ‘Descendants of the Sun’ role

KAPUSO Primetime King Dingdong Dantes is set to play the lead role "Big Boss" in the upcoming Filipino adaptation of the Korean drama series "Descendants of the Sun." And with that, Dantes and his team have sought the Armed Forces of the Philippines' help to prepare him for the role.

In Mav Gonzales' Saturday report on GMA News TV program Balitanghali, the actor explained that he needed to go through an intensive military training course to prepare for the role given that "Big Boss" was an exceptional soldier in "Descendants of the Sun." "We entered a memorandum of agreement wherein we really have to go through proper training para maintindihan namin at magampanan namin nang tama 'yung role ng isang sundalo," (to understand and play the role of a soldier well), said Dantes.

The Kapuso star will be working alongside actors Rocco Nacino, and Jasmine Curtis-Smith for the upcoming adaptation. (GMA News)

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According to the report, Manila posted a Download Speed Experience score of 11.2 Mbps. This puts it behind Ho Chi Minh (14.7 Mbps) and Kuala Lumpur (11.8 Mbps) but ahead of Bangkok (9.8 Mbps), Jakarta (8.2 Mbps) and Phnom Penh (6.3 Mbps).

The analysis also showed that Manila posted a “fair” mobile video experience score of 45, alongside the cities of Phnom Penh, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, who also fell in the same category.

This new OpenSignal report covers data gathered from February 1 to May 2, 2019.

Philippine report While the current report has no information per operator, OpenSignal previously released a Mobile Network Experience Report on the Philippines which showed how the country’s operators performed.

The earlier study, which was released in March, showed that in Manila, Smart posted a Download Speed Experience score of 15.2 Mbps and a “good” video experience score of 55.4. These findings were based on crowd-sourced data gathered from November 1, 2018 to January 29, 2019.

Smart’s scores in the March report were well ahead of competition in the Philippines. These scores also put its performance at levels similar to that of neighboring cities like Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh in terms of Download Speed Experience and Video Experience, as reported in the latest analysis.

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This is to reassure the consumers that current devices from Huawei have no problem running apps from Google such as Gmail, Chrome, YouTube, and Maps. It also includes apps owned by Facebook like Messenger, Instagram, and Facebook itself.

Some of the retailers that offer this special warranty are FONERange, Rulls, MemoXpress, Intogadgets, TechnoMobile, PresNet, TekPone, and Guanzon.

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Huawei already received a 3-month temporary license to continue using Android and issue software updates.

Huawei is also reportedly working on an alternative operating system that it can use instead of Android for its future smartphones. With the company’s resources, this might end up breaking the current duopoly of Android and iOS although the software’s performance remains to be seen. (Manila Bulletin)

Signal’s video experience metric uses an International Telecommunication Union (ITU)-based approach for measuring video quality. It is derived from several underlying parameters based on real-world measurements of video streams from the world’s largest video content providers.

Significant investments Parent company PLDT has poured about US$5 billion into the transformation of its fi xed and mobile networks from 2016 to 2020. This year, PLDT has set aside Php78.4 billion to further expand coverage and increase capacity to handle the rapid growth in data traffic. Over half of this capex program has been allotted to build up Smart’s mobile network, particularly its LTE and LTE-Advanced facilities.

For this integrated fixed and mobile network upgrades, PLDT and Smart have been recognized by Ookla as the fastest fixed and mobile networks in the Philippines for 2018. Smart has also consistently topped OpenSignal’s Mobile Experience Awards since 2017.

Meanwhile, Canada-based mobile data company Tutela, in a recent study on the State of Mobile Networks in Southeast Asia, said that Smart users were twice as likely to experience ‘excellent’ data connections, which are needed for heavy data uses like video viewing, whereas Germany-based global benchmark leader P3 also cited Smart for offering the country’s best download speeds.

Underpinning this performance is PLDT’s extensive fiber optic transmission and distribution network, now at 259,000 kilometers. This fiber network also supports Smart’s mobile network by providing high-capacity links for its base stations.

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apamilya actress Shaina Magdayao denied rumors that she and Kapamilya actor Piolo Pascual are in a relationship.

Shaina and Piolo

In a recent press conference for her digital series “Past, Present, Perfect” now streaming on iWant, Shaina said she will let the public to know if there is something happening between her and Piolo.

“Hindi, nandiyan lang siya. Hayaan lang natin. Kapag dumating ang future gaya ng sabi ko, sasabihin ko naman at aaminin ko sa inyong lahat,” (No, he’s just there. Let it be. When the future comes, I will let you all know), the actress assured.

Shaina added that she is thankful for Piolo for being always there for her.

“Nilagay siya ni Lord sa past ko, nandiyan pa rin naman siya sa present ko,” (The Lord has put him in my past, he’s still there in my present), she hinted.

“Hindi ko alam ang future, pero nagpapasalamat ako sa kanya dahil nandoon siya sa past ko at nandito pa rin siya sa present ko. Ayaw niyo ng showbiz di ba? Gusto niyo ‘yung totoo? Ayon talaga ang totoo e,” (I don’t know what the future holds but I am thankful to him that he was in my past and still is in my present. You want the truth? That’s the truth.), the star stressed.

Piolo and Shaina were seen together attending the recently concluded Cannes Festival for their movie “Ang Hupa” directed by Lav Diaz.

“Magkasama kami nitong (We were together in the) past lang fortunately sa Cannes, sa movie naming ‘The Halt’ o ‘Ang Hupa,’ sine ni Direk Lav. Isa kami sa tatlong Asian films na nakapasok. (We are one of the three films that made it. It’s an honor to represent our country especially ang daming Hollywood stars doon,” she said.

She added that she is thankful for the opportunity to do quality films that represent the Philippines in the international stage. (Philstar.com)

New love team? Joshua, Janella gear up for ‘mature, sensual’ team-up in ‘Killer Bride’

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oshua Garcia and Janella Salvador agreed that their first-time co-starring stint via the upcoming thriller-romance "The Killer Bride" marks the formation of a new "love team."

The team-up is a case of "perfect timing" for Garcia, who pointed out that he and Salvador had been slated for a number of projects together as early as 2016, but none of them ever made it to the screen.

Among them was "Kung Kailangan Mo Ako," which was announced to include Salvador and her erstwhile onscreen partner Elmo Magalona. That ultimately aired as "The Good Son," sans "ElNella."

"Ako, matagal ko na siyang gusto makatrabaho. Nauudlot lang," Garcia said, referring to Salvador. "Ngayon, I'm very happy na makakatrabaho ko na siya. Matututo ako sa kanya, kung paano siya umarte."

Salvador added: "Ako rin, I'm happy to work with Josh. I want to work with different people. It's refreshing. And I think it's healthy, because we get to grow as actors and actresses."

The two spoke with ABS-CBN News on Friday during the media announcement of "The Killer Bride," which is scheduled for an August premiere under the direction of Dado Lumibao.

"Actually, challenging ang role na 'to for love teams. the both of us, kasi ang gusto ni direk, senSalvador was for a time identified with the sual — hindi sexual, ha! It's a bit more ma- "ElNella" tandem, with her former boyfriend ture than kung ano 'yung mga nagagawa ko Magalona. Garcia's "JoshLia," with actress before," Salvador said. and "best friend" Julia Barretto, remains Details of the stoactive with a fifth ry are so far under film together, "Block wraps, but Salvador Z," set for release this offered that her charyear.

Despite having no acter, Emma, claims to have been posmajor project togethsessed by the ghost er until "The Killer Bride," a number of Camilla, the titular of fans online have character potrayed by Maja Salvador. already dubbed SalGarcia, meanvador and Garcia's team-up as "Joshwhile, plays Elias, who doubts Emma Nella." but finds himself "We're happy, kasi drawn to the mystemay sumu-support, rious woman. e. May makita ka "'Yung challenge lang kahit kaunting din doon 'yung may suporta... 'Pag artisnararamdaman kami ta ka kasi, 'pag nakita sa isa't-isa, pero mong sumuporta sa kailangan hindi nam'yo, kahit gaano pa in ipakita sa isa't-isa. kakaunti 'yan, gaganAno ba ang sikreto ahan ka talaga mag ng babae na 'to? May trabaho. Gagawin mo Janella and Joshua galit ako, pero may 'yun para sa kanila." love pa rin para sa kanya," Garcia said.

Janella Salvador and Joshua Garcia deThat teleserye pairings often court a scribed their first-time onscreen romance in growing fanbase is not lost on Garcia and #TheKillerBride as “mature, sensual.” Elias Salvador, both of whom come from popular (Garcia) doubts Emma’s claim of posses-

Sting to return to Manila in October for concert MANILA – Singer-songwriter Sting is set to return to the Philippines this year as part of his ongoing tour.

The Manila leg of “Sting: My Songs” will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 2, as confirmed by Cherrytree Music Company, Live Nation, and Ovation Productions on Friday.

Tickets will go on sale starting July 3, with prices ranging from P2,640 to P20,595.

Currently on tour in Europe, “My Songs” features Sting’s most beloved works, both with The Police and as a solo artist.

Fans can expect to hear hit songs such as “Englishman In New York,” “Fields of Gold,” “Shape of My Heart,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” “Message In A Bottle,” and many more.

Members of Sting’s fan club will have the opportunity to access exclusive pre-sale tickets from July 1 to 2 via the singer’s website.

Sting last performed in Manila in 2012 as part of his “Back to Bass” world tour. (ABS-CBN News)

sion, but can’t help but be drawn to her. @ ABSCBNNews Joshua and Janella say they are aware of fans dubbing their tandem as #JoshNella.

They agree that #TheKillerBride sees the formation of a new “love team.” The two are “comfortable” with each other, given Janella’s close friendship with Joshua’s flame Julia Barretto. @ABSCBNNews Salvador agreed, saying: "It makes it more exciting na 'pag lumabas na 'yung show, excited kami na mapakita kung ano 'yung pinag trabahuhan namin."

Asked whether they consider "JoshNella" as a new "love team," both answered in the affirmative.

Coincidentally, the introduction of "JoshNella" as part of the cast of "The Killer Bride" came amid the rumored separation of Garcia and Barretto. The latter two admitted earlier the same Friday that they had gone through a rough patch, and have since agreed to be "best friends."

Salvador happens to be a close friend of Barretto. The two were launched in the same Star Magic Circle batch in 2013.

Garcia and Salvador maintained that there is "no issue" surrounding their fresh pairing, in light of their shared relationship with Barretto.

In fact, they said, one of the reasons they are comfortable with each other is their previous bonding through Barretto.

(ABS-CBN News)

Kris Aquino receives gift from Thai prime minister

Kris Aquino and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha / MSN

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ris Aquino got a gift from Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and wife, Naraporn Chan-o-cha.

The 48-year-old announced it via Instagram stories, revealing it’s a light blue scarf.

The TV host-actress first met the Thai First Lady back in 2015, at the time when her brother Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III was still the President.

Kris added she is “looking forward to going to Koh Samui or Phuket for a wellness retreat.”

(Manila Bulletin)

LIGHTHOUSE... FROM PAGE 12 have been to the Salton Sea determined that previous flooding episodes from the Colorado River have been linked to earthquakes along the San Andreas Fault.

The San Andreas Fault is the sliding boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate. It is called a transform fault. To better explain, one has to imagine placing two slices of pizza on the table and sliding them past one another, where they touch along a common straight edge.

Bits of pepperoni from one side crumble across the boundary onto the anchovy side. The same thing happens with the

fault and the geology and landforms along the great rift are overwhelmingly complicated.

Based on the direction of the slip, faults can be categorized as: * Strike-slip - where the offset is predominantly horizontal, parallel to the fault trace; * Dip-slip - is predominantly vertical and/or perpendicular to the fault trace; * Oblique-slip - combining strike and dip-slip.

In actuality, the energy release associated with rapid movement on active faults, is the cause of most earthquakes.”

Though living in Southern California we are all spoiled by the nice weather, warm beaches and refreshing mountain hikes, we are likewise aware of preparing for the coming of the big earthquake. It is therefore apparent that for the next six months until daylight begins to wane, we should all take advantage of the summer solstice and enjoy the rest of the summer when long, bright evenings are longer. Wishing you all a blasting weekend getaway celebrating July 4th! CHEERS!

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Nothing can stop Solenn Heussaff Showdown. She used her strategic skills to stay in the game, and became a solid contender to be the Sole Survivor.

A Food Buddy

As host of the lifestyle show Taste Buddies for the past seven years, Solenn shares her love for food with viewers. Her quirky and spontaneous personality makes her an entertaining and fun host.

An Enchanting Queen

She showed her acting prowess when she portrayed the fair and intelligent first queen of Lireo, Cassiopeia, in the reboot of the fantasy series Encantadia. As Solenn delivered deep emotions through her many speeches and acts of bravery in the show, she gave justice to the new rendition of the beloved character.

An All-Star Performer

Apart from being an actress and host, she was also a regular performer in the variety shows

Party Pilipinas, Sunday All-Stars, and All Star Videoke. From fiery dance numbers to powerful singing performances, Solenn has always captured the audience’s full attention.

A Fierce Actress

She has portrayed a mistress in a romantic comedy, she’s done drama, and has recently starred in a horror movie. Solenn showed her dark side as she portrayed the role of a woman raised deep in the forest who experienced the pain of love and the consequences of heartbreak. This film was screened at the premiere movie market of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival.

Solenn continues to surpass expectations as she tackles new challenges as an artist and actress.

In this new project, Solenn shows that she has the chops for being the new badass leading lady as she dodges the blows of an unknown foe in her latest project with Film Pabrika Inc. (GMA News Online)

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ore than just a pretty face, Solenn Heussaff has shown us her many different talents over the years. This multi-hyphenate actress has constantly kept fans on their toes with the vastly different roles she has portrayed

on the small screen and big screen alike, both here and abroad.

A Real Survivor

Solenn quickly became a hot topic back in 2010 when she was featured and became a runner-up on Survivor Philippines: Celebrity

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‘God really took over’: 5 years later, Cherry Pie Picache faces mother’s killer Her topic: forgiveness.

MANILA — A day after the brutal know now. But you pray and you “Ngayon ko napatunayan — murder of her mother in Septem- continue to pray, kasi wala kang ber 2014, a devastated Cherry Pie kakapitan. Siya lang. Pero pasen- God really took over. It’s really by Picache said she was unsure if she siya. Ngayon, hindi buo sa puso ko his grace that I was able to do it.

While I was walking when I was would ever be capable of forgive- na sagutin ang tanong mo.” ness, and even called for the reIn the five years since her moth- about to see him… Desidido ako turn of death penalty. er’s death, Picache’s journey of pero ang ipinagdarasal ko, sana “Iba rin talaga ang Diyos,” she healing has included being a magawa ko. So I was really praytold ABS-CBN News’ Mario Dumaual at the time. “You talk about forgiveness, you talk about… Kasi anti-death penalty ako, e. But now, iniisip mo, ‘What drives people to commit all this violence?’ Lahat iyon ma-pu-put into test sa ’yo in times like this.”

Two weeks later, Michael Flores, who had been a helper of Picache’s mother Zenaida Sison for six months, was arrested, and confessed to killing the 75-year-old woman in a robbery attempt. He also admitted being under the influence of “shabu,” or metham(Right) Cherry Pie Picache calls on public to come forward with information phetamine hydrochloabout her mother’s killer in a September 2014 interview. (Left) The suspect, Michael Flores, is arrested two weeks later. ABS-CBN News ride, when he and two other companions carried out the crime.

During Sison’s wake, Picache speaker in different organizations ing, ‘Please take over.’ Iba. Hindi was asked whether she sees the and parishes, she said in an inter- ako makapaniwala,” she said.

Picache was sharing her expepossibility of forgiving her moth- view on “Tonight with Boy Abuner’s killer. Her answer: “I don’t da” aired Wednesday. rience of recently coming face to

face with Flores, who was convicted in December 2015 with the penalty of reclusion perpetua or imprisonment of up to 40 years.

The meeting will be shown in the documentary “Radical Love,” which will premiere on ABS-CBN on Sunday, July 7.

“Dinalhan ko siya ng pasalubong pa. Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ko pa na bigyan ko pa ng tinapay ‘yung taong pumatay sa mama ko.

Buong-buo. Buong puso ko siyang pinapatawad,” she said.

Now five years removed from the incident, Picache acknowledged that Flores was not himself when he committed the crime.

“Mas mahirap sa kanila. Kasi ngayon na nasa katinuan na sila ng pag-iisip, ngayon na they’re restored to their basic goodness and sanity, kahit sila mismo gusto nila kalimutan na may nagawa silang gano’n,” she said.

Picache added that she plans to regularly visit Flores, “para ma-restore both ‘yung healing namin, magtuloy-tuloy.”

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Halo-halo

power but for good or for ill, it is now ours.

As renowned Filipino writer Gemino Abad once said, ‘We have colonized it, too,’” Salazar said.

“Adding Philippine English words to the OED is about something we hear a lot these days — representation. We, in the OED, believe that the Philippines, just like this country, is part of the English speaking world. And as such, Philippine culture, Philippine history, the Philippine experience must be represented in this great work of scholarship on the English language.”

In October last year, the OED published 20 new Philippine English words that show interesting aspects of the country’s culture. The words were brought to the dictionary’s attention

MANILA, Philippines — Only in the Philippines do we eat dirty ice cream, cook in dirty kitchens, get kilig over romantic movies we watch with our barkada and pay KKB when we dinein the carinderia where we are a suki.

The rest of the English speaking world, however, may now use these Philippine English terms which are among the latest additions in the Oxford English Dictionary that will be published in its upcoming third edition. The dictionary’s last print edition, the 2nd, was published in 1989.

Filipinos may get kilig over the inclusion of our colloquial words in the 135-year-old English dictionary. But there is a more bongga reason why this is something to rejoice about.

“The reason is simple,” OED editor Danica Salazar said at a forum on celebrating Philippine contributions to the English language last June 14 at the Philippine Embassy in the United Kingdom.

“The OED is a historical dictionary and its very reason for being is not just to tell you what words mean. You Philstar.com/Jonathan Asuncion can consult any old dictionary for that. Its purpose is to tell the history of the English language through the history of its by Filipino speakers of English who words,” Salazar explained. answered its crowdsourcing appeal.

The OED editor said the dictionary “By including coinages that were foris currently undergoing its first thor- mally considered hideous aberrations, ough revision and update since it was and adding audio pronunciations that first published in 1928. put Philippine pronunciation along“English may have been a foreign side British and American pronuncilanguage imposed on us by a colonial ations, we hope to do away with the deficit mentality that makes Filipino feel insecure of their English just because they use different words and do not have an American twang,” Salazar said.

“We think it is important for the Filipino words in the dictionary to be illustrated by quotations from works written by Filipino authors in Filipino publications.”

Here are some of the Filipino words in the OED — a historical dictionary that tells not just what words mean but also the history of the English language.

Pan de sal (noun) Pan de sal

The Filipino household bread, or “bread of salt” in Spanish, made its way to

the current version of the OED. It is a bread made of flour, eggs, sugar, yeast and salt, more commonly dipped in a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate in the morning.

Gimmick (noun)

Gimmick, in Philippine English, means “a night out with friends.” In other senses, OED defines gimmick as “a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade.”

Viand (noun)

Viand is a meat, seafood or vegetable dish that goes with rice in a typical Filipino meal. An example of a viand is adobo, menudo, sinigang and the likes.

Bongga (adjective)

OED defines bongga as a word pertaining to “extravagant, flamboyant” and “impressive, stylish.”

Kikay kit

Despedida (noun)

True to its Spanish translation, OED defines despedida as “a going away party.”

Pancit (noun)

Simply meaning “noodles,” pancit is traced back to its Chinese origins “pian i sit” (convenient food) introduced

by Chinese Filipino settlers from Southeast China.

Food journalist Nancy Reyes Lumen wrote in her book “Republic of Pancit,” Chinese suggests that pancit is eaten only on birthdays, and shouldn’t be cut down, as noodles symbolize long life and good health.

Kikay kit (noun)

Meaning “cosmetics case,” kikay kit was added to the OED in 2015.

Comfort room (noun)

There is a bongga reason why inclusion of Philippine English in the Oxford English Dictionary is something to rejoice about.

Halo-halo (noun)

A popular Filipino cold dessert defined by Oxford as “a dessert made of mixed fruits, sweet beans, milk, and shaved ice.” It is believed to have been introduced during by pre-war Japanese migrants as “mongo-ya.”

According to historian Ambeth Ocampo, mongo-ya was a more basic version of halo-halo sold in the Philippines decades ago, with cooked red beans and shaved ice topped off with milk and sugar.

The Japanese were said to have monopolized the mongo-ya business, according to an autobiographical account of Kiyoshi Osawa entitled “A Japanese in the Philippines” published in 1981.

More commonly called “CR” in the Philippines, comfort room is simply “toilet” as defined by OED.

OFW (noun)

Meaning Overseas Filipino Workers, the term’s popularization can be traced to the 1974 Labor Code enacted by the late President Ferdinand Marcos, barely 18 months after his declaration of martial law. Economic experts say this was in reaction to worsening dollar shortfall and unemployment.

Later, the Philippines saw a 949 percent increase in overseas workers from 36, 035 in 1975 to 266, 243 in 1986.

Trapo (noun, adjective)

Defined by the OED as “a politician perceived as belonging to a conventional and corrupt ruling class.” Its longhand version mean “traditional politician.”(Philstar.com)

Kilig (verb)

Defined by the OED as the exhilaration or elation caused by an exciting or romantic experience. It was officially added to the dictionary in April 2016.

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Place a vase of your favorite flowers by your bedside and we guarantee your bedroom will feel a hundred times lighter.

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Here are six ways you can make your bedroom a more peaceful and relaxing space:

1. De-clutter.

Not hing is more stressful t han coming home to a cluttered bedroom.

Pick up the dirty clothes strewn across the floor; throw away the ac c u mu l at i ng trash on your desk. Tidy up and rid your bedroom of all its mess.

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According to color therapy, blue – and other colors like beige, gray, and soft shades of green – makes you calmer and more relaxed and can even help you fall asleep. This is because it is said to lower your heart rate and blood pressure, and slow your breathing. Decorate your room with calming colors – deep blue curtains, light gray bed sheets, or a mint green bookshelf – and you’ll find that it’ll get a lot easier to find your inner peace.

3. Have fresh flowers.

F lower s a r e a n instant pick-me-up and can brighten up any room. They also help with air circulation and oxygenation.

There are a multitude of scents and fragrances useful for reducing stress to choose from and all you need to is diffuse them using an essential oil diffuser. If you’re not so keen on purchasing a diff user, lighting a scented candle should do the trick.

You can try popular relaxing scents like bergamot, chamomile, lavender, and

mint or you can search around for a scent that’s more suitable for you.

5. Change the lighting.

Harsh, white light isn’t easy on the eyes and can very much add to your stress. They may be great at getting you up in the morning and keeping you awake when you’re working, but they’re also great at disrupting your evening bedtime routine. Try warm white, or soft white lights instead that have a more calming yellow glow.

6. Play soothing music.

Putting on a few relaxing tunes like jazz or classical – or even better, nature sounds or white noise – can greatly help you calm down after a

long day. These genres of music and types of sounds clear your mind of any turbulent thoughts and tune out the loud hustle and bustle of the city – ensuring some peaceful downtime and a great night’s sleep.

(Manila Bulletin)

Why you should talk to your dog?

By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Jasmin Collier

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t is known that talking to one's baby improves bonding between parent and child. Well, many pet owners view their pets as their own children, but does talking to your dog in the same way as you would a human infant have the same bonding effect? A recent study suggests so.

If you have a dog, you're likely in the habit of asking them, "Who's a good boy?" in a really high-pitched and affectionate tone of voice — sometimes to the amusement of those around you.

Pet owners do this instinctively because they feel just as attached to their pets as they may to their infant. But does this sort of "baby talk" do anything for the dog?

Researchers Alex Benjamin and Katie Slocombe, at the University of York in the United Kingdom, set out to investigate if so-called dogspeak improves bonding between pets and humans, and specifically, whether it is useful for the dogs.

Slocombe explains the motivation behind the research, saying, "A special speech register, known as infant-directed speech, is thought to aid language acquisition and improve the way a human baby bonds with an adult."

"This form of speech," she adds, "is known to share some similarities with the way in which humans talk to their pet dogs, known as dog-directed speech."

"This high-pitched rhythmic speech is common in human interactions with dogs in Western cultures, but there isn't a great deal known about whether it benefits a dog in the same way that it does a baby."

"We wanted to look at this question and see whether social bonding between animals and humans was influenced by the type and content of the communication," Slocombe says.

Their findings were published in the journal Animal Cognition.

Proof that dogs prefer dog-speak

For the study, the researchers designed two experiments in which humans interacted with dogs. In the first, the researchers tested adult-directed speech versus dog-directed speech.

The latter was tailored for dogs both in terms of content (that is, the dogs were told things such as "You're a good dog" and "Shall we go for a walk?") and in prosody (that is, in stress patterns and intonation).

By contrast, adult-directed speech contained sentences such as "I

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went to the cinema last night," which were spoken in a "normal" tone of voice.

The dogs' attention spans were measured during the two speech types, and after hearing them, the dogs were invited to choose which speaker they wanted to interact with.

This first experiment revealed that the dogs strongly prefer red humans who had addressed them using dog-directed speech.

However, there was the possibility that it was simply the emotional tone that appealed to the dogs and that the content didn't have anything to do with their preference.

'Dogs need to hear dog-relevant words' So, in the second experiment, "the con-

tent from experiment one was reproduced but with reversed prosody such that the dog-related content was spoken with the prosody of [adult-directed speech] and vice versa."

Benjamin — who is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Psychology at the University of York — summarizes the findings.

"We found that adult dogs were more likely to want to interact and spend time with the speaker that used dog-directed speech with dog-related content, than they did those that used adult-directed speech with no dog-related content."

"When we mixed-up the two types of speech and content," he adds, "the dogs showed no preference for one speaker over the other."

"This suggests that adult dogs need to hear dog-relevant words spoken in a highpitched emotional voice in order to find it relevant."

"We hope this research will be useful for pet owners interacting with their dogs, and also for veterinary professionals and rescue workers," Benjamin adds. (medicalnewstoday.com)

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The Nutritious Guava

SINIGANG na Bangus (milkfish) sa Bayabas (guava) is another version of Pinoy Sinigang but makes use of ripe guava as the souring agent. Sinigang is a Filipino sour soup dish that commonly uses unripe tamarind or bilimbi to make the soup sour. This sinigang na bangus sa bayabas is not as sour as the traditional sinigang dishes. It actually has a nice mild, almost sweet flavor.

The flavor of the milkfish blends well with the guava especially if you use the ripe ones because they bring out the most flavor.

INGREDIENTS 1 medium milkfish or bangus, cleaned, scaled, and sliced in steaks 4 to 5 cups water 6 to 8 pieces ripe guava 1 small onion, peeled and cut in wedges 2 medium tomato, cut in wedges 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn 2 tablespoon fish sauce 8 pieces okra 2 pieces Jalapeno pepper 2 cups baby spinach

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DIRECTION 1. Pour the water in a cooking pot. Bring to a boil.

2. Add the guava, tomato, onion, and whole peppercorn. Let boil.

3. Continue to boil (covered) for 15 minutes or until the guava and vegetables are soft. You may add more water if needed.

4. Scoop out the guava, tomato, and onion and mash using a fork or potato masher to extract the flavors. Put back the mashed mixture in the soup. Stir.

5. Stir in the fish sauce. Add the milk fish. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes in medium heat.

6. Add the okra and Jalapeno. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.

7. Add in the spinach. Cover the cooking pot. Turn the heat off. Let the spinach cook in the pot for 5 minutes.

8. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.

GUAVAS are tropical trees originating in Central America.

Their fruits are oval or round in shape with light green or yellow skin and contain edible seeds. What’s more, guava leaves are used as an herbal tea and the leaf extract as a supplement.

Guava fruits are amazingly rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. This remarkable nutrient content gives them many health benefits.

Guavas are incredibly delicious and packed with nutrients.

This tropical fruit is low in calories, loaded with fiber, and an excellent addition to a healthy diet.

Many studies also support the benefits of guava leaf extracts, which are taken as dietary supplements.

Together, guava fruit and leaf extracts may boost your heart health, digestion, and immune system, in addition to other benefits.

(Source: Maryjane Brown, PhD, RD/healthline)

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DIRECTION Here’s how to do it.

1. Heat up the oil and butter in a soup pot over medium heat.

2. Place the chicken in the pot, and cook until meat becomes opaque.

INGREDIENTS 3. Add in the carrots and celery, continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.

4. Blend in the flour and stir. Pour stock and let it boil.

2 tablespoons olive oil 5. Add in the broccoli and thyme, cook for another 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is al dente.

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2. Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family, making it a cruciferous vegetable. Its name is derived from the Italian word broccolo, meaning the flowering top of a cabbage.

3. Broccoli is very high in Vitamin C, making 1 cup of chopped broccoli the Vitamin C equivalent of an orange. One cup of raw chopped broccoli will give you your entire daily needed intake.

4. Broccoli is also very high in Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps fight cancer within your cells, as well as keep your eyes healthy and stave off glaucoma and other eye degenerative diseases.

It also helps to promote healthy skin, break down urinary stones (a big issue with the summer heat and dehydration) and maintain healthy bones and teeth.

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6. Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, was a fan of broccoli, importing the seeds from Italy to plant at Monticello. He recorded planting the vegetable there as early as May of 1767.

7. Broccoli contains the f lavonoid kaempferol.

Kaempferol is an anti-inflammatory, helps fight against cancer and heart disease, and has been shown to be preventative in adult diabetes onset.

8. Although it may be known as the "golden state", California produces 90% of our nations broccoli.

9. Broccoli has also played a key part in the James Bond film series. Well, sort of... An Italian-American, Albert R. Broccoli, is credited with bringing Ian Fleming's James Bond to film. Mr. Broccoli produced all of the Bond Films made during his life and his heirs currently help continue on the legacy.

10. While the US enjoys its broccoli with the average American eating over 4 pounds a year, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA, we are only the 3rd largest producer worldwide. China, producing over 8 million tons a year, comes in at the number 1 spot.

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hen we think of medicine, we imagine the hospital or doctor’s office, sterile spaces, and pills that make us feel better. But, thousands of years ago, medicine looked somewhat different.

Prehistoric medicine refers to medicine before humans were able to read and write. It covers a vast period and varies, according to regions of the world and cultures.

Anthropologists study the history of humanity and have yet to discover exactly how people practiced medicine in prehistoric times. However, they can make guesses based on human remains and artifacts that they find and on the way of life we see in some remote communities today.

We can be fairly sure, however, that people in prehistoric times would have believed in a combination of natural and supernatural causes and treatments for conditions and diseases.

Medical research

Prehistoric burial practices suggest that people knew something about human bone structure thousands of years ago.

Trial and error would have played a role in medicine in prehistory, but there was no research, as such.

People did not compare new or existing treatments with a placebo or control when carrying out experiments, and they did not take into account factors such as coincidence, lifestyle, and family history.

Nobody knows precisely what prehistoric peoples knew about how the human body works, but we can base some guesses on limited evidence that anthropologists have found.

Prehistoric burial practices, for example, suggest that people knew something about bone structure. Scientists have found bones that were stripped of the flesh, bleached, and piled togeth-

was probably not relevant.

Throughout prehistory, people had health problems, just as we do today. However, because they had different lifestyles and lifespans, the diseases would have varied from those we have now.

Types of disease

Below are some diseases and conditions that may have been common in prehistoric times: Osteoarthritis: Many people had to lift and carry large and heavy objects frequently. This might have put a strain on the knee joints because archaeological remains suggest that osteoarthritis was common.

Micro-fractures of the spine and spondylolysis: These conditions that affect the vertebrae could have resulted from dragging large rocks over long distances.

Hyperextension and torque of the lower back: The transportation and raising of large boulders and stones, such as huge Latte Stones, could have caused these problems.

Infections and complications: People lived as hunter-gatherers, and cuts, bruises, and bone fractures probably occurred frequently. There were no antibiotics, vaccines, or antiseptics, and people probably knew little about bacteria, viruses, fungi, or other potential pathogens.

They were probably unaware of how good hygiene practices can prevent infections and their complications. As a result, infections were more likely to become serious and life-threatening, and contagious diseases may have spread rapidly and become epidemics.

Rickets: Anthropologists have evidence that rickets was widespread throughout most prehistoric communities, probably due to low vitamin D or C levels.

Environmental exposure: There was little protection from natural disasters, such as cold periods lasting 10 years or longer, droughts, floods, and diseases that destroyed large food sources.

Sex: Men lived longer than women, probably because males were the hunters. They would have had access to their kills before the women, and so, possibly less chance of malnutrition. Also, mortality associated with childbirth shortened the average lifespan of women.

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er, according to what part of the body they came from.

There is also archaeological evidence that some prehistoric communities practiced cannibalism. These people must have known about the inner organs and where there is most lean tissue or fat in the human body.

Most likely, prehistoric people believed that spirits determined their lives. Some people around the world today still consider illness as losing or compromising one’s soul.

Colonists found that people in Australia were able to stitch up wounds and encase broken bones in mud to set them right. Medical historians believe these skills probably existed in prehistory.

Most of the evidence that archaeologists have found in prehistoric graves shows healthy but badly set bones. This indicates that people in most communities did not know how to set broken bones.

In contrast, medical historians are fairly sure that prehistoric peoples had no concept of public health. Instead, individuals tended to move around a lot and did not remain in one place for long, so the idea of a public health infrastructure

It is difficult to assess life expectancy in prehistoric times. However, archaeologists who have studied remains of adults from two prehistoric eras note that remains of those aged 20 to 40 years are more common than those aged over 40 years.

This suggests that most people did not live to be over 40 years old, although this would depend on when and where the person lived.

Medications

Rosemary is a medicinal herb that people may have used since prehistoric times.

People used medicinal herbs in prehistoric times, say anthropologists.

There is some limited evidence that they used herbs and substances from natural sources as medicines.

However, it is hard to be sure what the full range might have been because plants rot rapidly.

We can speculate that many medicinal herbs or plants would have been local ones, although this was not necessarily always the case. Nomadic tribes traveled long distances and may have had access to a wider range of materials.

Medicinal plants

There is some evidence from present-day archaeological sites in Iraq that people used mallow and yarrow about 60,000 years ago.

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): This is said to

be an astringent, a diaphoretic, an aromatic, and a stimulant.

An astringent causes tissues to contract and so helps reduce bleeding. People probably applied astringents to wounds, cuts, and abrasions.

A diaphoretic promotes sweating and is a mild aromatic. It may also have anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, and antipathogenic properties, among others.

Nowadays, people still use yarrow around the world to treat wounds, respiratory infections, digestive problems, skin conditions, and liver disease.

Mallow (Malva neglecta): People may have prepared this as an herbal infusion for its colon-cleansing properties.

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis: There is evidence from several areas of the world that people used rosemary as a medicinal herb. Globally, people attribute many different medicinal qualities to rosemary. As a result, it is hard to be sure what they used it for in ancient times.

Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus): Birch is common in the European Alps, and people may have used it as a laxative. Archeologists found traces of birch in a mummified man. Botanists say the plant can cause diarrhea when swallowed.

Women would have gathered and administered herbal remedies, and they were probably in charge of treating sickness and keeping their families healthy.

As people did not read or write in those days, people would have passed down their knowledge of the benefits and harm of various herbs they used for medicines by word-of-mouth.

Procedures and practices Three practices that are no longer common in medicine are geophagy, trepanning, and shamanism.

Geophagy

This practice refers to eating soil-like or earthy substances, such as chalk and clay. Animals and humans have done this for hundreds of thousands of years. In Western and industrialized societies geophagy is related to an eating disorder known as pica.

Prehistoric humans probably had their first

medicinal experiences through eating earth and clays.

They may have copied animals, observing how some clays had healing qualities, when animals ingested them.

Similarly, some clays are useful for treating wounds. In some communities around the world, people still use clay externally and internally to heal cuts and wounds.

Trepanning

In prehistoric times, trepanning was a medical procedure. This practice involves treating health problems by drilling a hole into the human skull.

There is evidence that humans have been boring holes into people’s heads since Neolithic times to try to cure diseases or free the victim of demons and evil spirits.

From studying cave paintings, anthropologists believe that prehistoric peoples used trepanning in an attempt to rid their fellows of mental disorders, migraines, and epileptic seizures.

The individual, if they survived, may have kept the extracted bone as a good luck charm.

There is also evidence that trepanning was used in prehistoric times to treat fractured skulls.

The medicine man or shaman

Medicine men, also known as witch doctors or shamans, existed in some prehistoric communities. They were in charge of their tribe’s health and gathered plant-based medications, mainly herbs and roots, carried out rudimentary surgery, and cast spells and charms.

Tribespeople would also seek out a shaman for medical advice when they needed it for sickness, injury, or disease.

Takeaway

The health challenges in prehistoric times were somewhat different from those that exist today, although a number of diseases and conditions remain common now, such as arthritis and back problems.

While people no longer have holes drilled in their skulls to free them from demons, herbs such as rosemary still play a role in herbal medicine and aromatherapy. (medicalnewstoday.com)

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13 Best Things to Do in Tagaytay City rides for you to get your adrenaline pumping.

The Sky Eye Ferris Wheel takes you on a sightseeing tour 63 meters above the ground; the Sky Cruiser is a pedal bike high off the ground where riders pedal on an aerial track to get views of Ta’al Lake and Volcano; the zipline catapults you down a 300-meter long line high above the ground; and that’s just the beginning.

There are tons of rides for kids like little pedal boats in pools and a grand carousel that will make their eyes light up with excitement.

Museo Orlina

7. Museo Orlina

This music center, amphitheater, art gallery, and art exhibition center is worth a visit when you’re in Tagaytay City.

Throughout the year, Museo Orlina hosts a multitude of festivals with different themes.

Sometimes you’ll find a music festival with a packed lineup of popular local artists and other times you’ll find stalls full of street art for sale.

Check out its website to discover which exhibitions are on display for your visit.

Taal Volcano and Taal Lake

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round 60 kilometers away from Manila is an underrated city hiding in plain site. Most travelers don’t think to hop on over from Manila to Tagaytay for a few days in-between flights, so take advantage of the unspoiled culture and local prices while it’s still a somewhat secret spot on the western trail.

Tagaytay isn’t what you would imagine when you think of a Filipino city. While there is public transportation and the occasional traffic jam, Tagaytay is a city full of nature. The outdoor parks, restaurants, and even shopping centers take advantage of the stunning scenery by building around rolling hills and green ridges so that every experience feels like you’re still one with nature.

The main attraction in Tagaytay comes in the incredible Ta’al Volcano, which is truly a natural charm that will leave you scratching your head.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Tagaytay City: Our Lady of Manaoag at Tierra de Maria

1. Taal Volcano and Taal Lake

Taal Volcano and Taal Lake are the pride and joy of Tagaytay City. With 33 eruptions, it’s the second most active volcano in the Philippines. Its signature is a huge cratered mouth and hilly sides that spill out into the Lake. But look a little bit closer and you’ll see that within the cratered mouth is a whole other Lake. And within that Lake, is another island.

Did you follow that? There is a volcano on a Lake, which has a Lake inside the volcano that has an island inside that Lake. If you’re still confused, that’s understandable. You’ll have to visit to see for yourself.

2. Our Lady of Manaoag at Tierra de Maria

The Philippines is a very religious country and therefore, has gone to great lengths to design, construct, and erect some of the most magnificent religious shrines in Asia.

You don’t have to be religious to find the ‘Our Lady of Manaoag’ fascinating. This 50ft statue of Mary, the Mother of God, is a spot where Filipinos worship and take photos for their Facebook. There is a small church temple next to the statue with a flea market selling a collection of Jesus statues on the cross, photos of the prophet, and twinkling Christmas lights strung about.

Breakfast at Antonio’s

3. Breakfast at Antonio’s

Go for the food, stay for the views. Breakfast at Antonio’s is a two-in-one must-visit destination in Tagaytay City.

While it offers incredible breakfast options such as homemade pork sausage and honey-infused Golden Waffles, not to be missed is its deli meat and gourmet cheese sandwiches such as the to-die-for Grilled Smoked Ham with Gruyere and Cheddar Cheese. All the while enjoying this overlooking the stunning Taal Volcano and Lake.

Picnic Grove

Puzzle Mansion Bed & Breakfast

If you’ve got the kids with you, the Puzzle Mansion Bed and Breakfast is a great place to stay and/or visit.

Its extensive collection of configured puzzles is impressive. You’ll see familiar characters such as Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, next to 3D puzzles of scary dinosaurs, puzzles that are true pieces of art.

There is also a big blue pool in the back for guests to use.

9. Peoples Park In The Sky

Spend a day on a hill in the sky at this beauPeoples Park In The Sky tiful Tagaytay City park overlooking the whole city. This highest point in the city, People’s Park in the Sky gives you beautiful views of Ta’al Volcano and the Lake Ta’al.

This quaint hilltop space is adorned with wooden footbridges, gazeboes with a view, bench after bench in a roman-style amphitheater, and a strange life-size pineapple.

The best part, perhaps, is that the high altitude makes for some chilly weather to give you a break from the standard heat wave.

10. The Bathhouse at Qiwellness Living

Trust us, it doesn’t get any more zen than this. Picture soaking in an outdoor hot tub while looing out over the Ta’al volcano and Lake with total peace and tranquility. This center is a place where you can go to reconnect with your soul, take the stress out of your muscles, and press your inner restart button!

Have a glass of wine while sitting under the beautifully lit red pagoda or feel the breeze out on the open-air patio while you dine on worldclass dishes.

The Bathhouse at Qiwellness Living

11. Sonya’s Secret Garden

Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast, Spa, Wedding venue…. Sonya’s Secret Garden does it all and does it well. The setting is magical. Tucked in a tropical garden with flowers all around and teak wood furniture that seamlessly ties it all together, this is the best place in Tagaytay City Sonya’s Secret Garden to come for lunch.

You’ve got to try the ‘Bread & Dips’, which features homemade sesame seed bread from Sonya’s oven with a collection of tapenades such as bruschetta, basil pesto, and fresh green peppercorn in olive oil. In addition, there are fresh pastas, salads, and tenderly cooked proteins.

With your meal, you can order bottomless freshly squeezed Dalandan juice and tarragon tea.

It’s heaven.

12. Nurture Wellness Village

4. Picnic Grove

The grove is a picturesque and idyllic space for families and couples to come for a picnic (duh), to fly a kite, or get some exercise. From the top of the sprawling grassy hill, it looks like if you were to roll down you’d fly off into the water and land among the islands in the distance.

The views are beautiful.

There are tons of activities here such as horseback riding, ziplining, swimming, shopping, and cable car riding. There are also restaurants and resto-shops to keep you sustained.

5. Cafe Veranda Cultural Show

Cafe Veranda Cultural Show

staff that are very attentive to your needs.

There is one show at lunch and one at dinner- they perform the same 3 sets so no one is better than the other. If you call ahead, you can reserve a table closest to the performing area.

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Dinner and a show… what more can you ask for?

Swing by or stay at the Ta’al Vista hotel where you’ll be treated to a 4-course Filipino meal along with a show of talented Filipinas dancing in traditional clothing. The service is fantastic with hardly any wait to be seated and

6. Sky Ranch

Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned amusement park? Visit Sky Ranch and feel like a kid again! It has plenty of (well-maintained)

8. Puzzle Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Sky Ranch

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13. Twin Lakes Shopping Village

If you’re looking for accommodation that is more than just a comfy bed and place to hang your coat, check out Nature Wellness Village.

They surround everything they do with the idea that a healthier life is a better life.

In its restaurant, vegetarian eating and non-vegetarian eating are taken to a gourmet level. You feel it in its spa, which offers various forms of traditional Filipino massage using stones, leaves, and oils. You sense it in your body at its Detox (and weight-loss, if that’s what you’re into) program where you will undergo a few days of structured healthy meal plans, acupuncture, steam bath, and more.

Keeping up with the scenic theme of Tagaytay, Twin Lakes Shopping Village isn’t what you’d expect in a shopping destination. This little marketplace sits on a ridge overlooking one of the most stunning valleys that you have ever seen.

Famous for having the most beautifully situated Starbucks in the Philippines, there is more to be discovered here than just coffee. There are multiple restaurants, and cozy shops, which will keep you entertained for a couple hours, at least. As the sun sets and day fades into night, this is an ultra-peaceful place to sit under the moon and watch for shooting Twin Lakes Shopping Village stars.

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Botong’s work ‘Camote Diggers’ auctioned off at P21M amid looming controversy

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ational artist Carlos “Botong” Francisco’s last and unfinished work “Camote Diggers” has been auctioned off for P21 million from the Leon Gallery. But the artists circle in his hometown Angono in Rizal province is abuzz as the famous work had been given by Botong’s widow as gift to then President Ferdinand Marcos and First Lady Imelda, and is supposedly being kept in Malacañang.

A photo taken on the day it was given to the Marcoses still hangs inside Botong’s studio that now serves as a museum, open daily to the public.

But the big question in the minds of” some of Botong’s kababayans is: Who could be selling the “Camote Diggers?

The Leon Gallery website states that the painting is a “property of a very distinguished gentleman.”

It also stated that it was part of the exhibit “Celebration of Artistic Excellence” by the Yuchengco Museum in 2015.

At the auction, the starting bid of Camote Diggers was at P16 million.

Auction result

But curiosity over the Camote Diggers’ sale looms large, foreshadowed by an “urgent” letter of Botong’s heirs to Mrs. Marcos through their counsel Atty. Arnel Victor Valeña.

“Now they (Francisco family) have thought about writing to you to shed light on the painting’s history, and have asked for my assistance in writing to you formally. We are hoping In the letter, Valeña inquired on how the painting landed in an auction house when it is supposedly in Malacañang.

The painting was said to be a gift from Botong’s widow Rosalina to the Filipino people through the Marcoses after Botong passed away in 1969, and the presentation of the unfinished work was done in Malacañang.

The Marcoses were forced to leave Malacanañg in 1986, at the height of the EDSA People Power uprising.

“While the family was aware that the painting used to be in Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and later the Yuchengco Museum, they were never able to get information about the painting from either institution despite their best efforts,” Valeña stated in the letter to Mrs. Marcos. you could clarify how the painting came to be removed from Malacanañg, how it came to be housed in BSP and Yuchengco Museum, and why it is now being auctioned by Leon Gallery,” Valeña’s letter reads.

He then asked: “If you do not know, then was the painting stolen in Malacañang?”

GMA News online has sought comments from the Marcos family and the Leon Gallery, but both have not yet issued statements on the matter.

(GMA News)

ABOARD A ‘SIKLESA’

The Manila Hotel spearheads Visita Intramuros

By Arlo Custodio (The Manila Times)

as this is a testimony that the successful partnership of the private and public sectors is imperative to preserve and promote our heritage.”

Fourth generation Aaron James Limpe-Aw continues the development of the country’s oldest distillery by honoring the founders of the 167-yearold company through the Destileria Limtuaco Museum.

Best experienced on a siklesa or motor-drawn kalesa, the Visita Intramuros tour package may be booked with the Concierge department of the Manila Hotel, with option to have a guide and all-in pass. In-house guests can enjoy a 15-percent discount on the tour prices as well as the Filipino Tea at the hotel lobby.

Lina said that the tour program is designed to enable hotel Intramuros Administration Chief Guiller Asido, The Manila guests experience the rich history of the Great Walls of Intramuros Hotel President Joey Lina and Department of Tourism and the Grand Dame.

Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabado 3rd enjoy a siklesa The exclusive tour features attractions starting from The Maride at the launch of Visita Intramuros. nila Hotel.

The Manila Hotel Heritage Museum. A newly curated muhe success of this year’s Visita Iglesia around the Walled seum that houses the collections of The Manila Hotel that reflects City of Intramu¬ros during the Holy Week reawakened the history of the Grand Dame. awe and interest in the bulwark of Philippine history and The MacArthur Suite. A two-bedroom suite that was the resculture. idence of General Douglas MacArthur for six years — from 1935 to For just two weeks after the meeting of minds between The Ma1941 during his tenure as Military Advisor to the Commonwealth nila Hotel president and former senator Joey Lina and Intramuros Government — decorated with rare paintings including works of Administration (IA) chief Guiller Asido, Visita Intramuros came to Fernando Amorsolo, photographs, Asian antiques and Filipino be — a series of tours beginning with The Grand Dame’s Heritage crafts.

Museum, featuring the Presidential Suite, its iconic MacArthur Champagne Room. Well-known for its impeccable service Suite and elegant Champagne Room. and lavish decor, the venue is favorite venue of the fashionable set On June 12, in time of the 121st Philippine Independence Day for elegant gatherings. It is considered as the best embodiment of celebrations, The Manila Hotel, the Departthe Grand Dame’s decades of ment of Tourism (DOT) and IA launched tradition and devotion in proVisita Intramuros taking the media on a viding guests with the finest tour that heralds a curated journey to the dining experience. country’s glorious past.

Fort Santiago. Built on “This is in line with the direction of the the site of the native settleDepartment of Tourism to strengthen culment of Rajah Sulayman, the tural tourism by expanding tourism prodfortification established in ucts [and venues] and engaging a specific 1571 was the headquarters of market to increase revenue,” the IA adminthe armies of foreign powers General Douglas MacArthur’s desk when he stayed istrator said. in Philippine history — Spanat the Grand Dame as Military Advisor to the DOT Assistant Secretary Roberto Alabaish, British, American and Commonwealth Government from 1935 to 1941. do meanwhile said that “partnerships such Japanese.

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Museo de Intramuros. The newly opened museum that houses the collections of IA where one sees “the Filipinization of the Catholic faith,” as DOT Asst. Sec. Alabado told The Manila Times.

Destileria Limtuaco Museum. Not only does the museum

Intramuros Administration’s collection of religious icons comprise most of the display at the Museo de Intramuros. houses artifacts of the oldest distillery in the country featuring the actual process of making rum and whisky, but also showcases the evolution of one of the Philippines’ oldest operating companies that was established in 1852.

Bahay Tsinoy. Touted as the Museum of Chinese in Philippine life, the collections show the tangible imprints and lasting influence of the Chinese whose presence in the archipelago dates back long before the Europeans sought alternate routes to the Moluccas.

Casa Manila. A colonial lifestyle museum which features the domestic life of the upper class in 19th century Philippines. The three-story building is a replica of the house of Binondo merchant Don Severino Mendoza.

Baluarte de San Diego. Alternately called the Ruins by students of schools around the area, this historical concrete structure has withstood the test of time as barricade that defended not only the land but also the stories of the past — against cannon fires, earthquakes and the Battle of Manila.

IA also provides tranvia for bigger groups.

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Pacquiao to Bob Arum: Nothing to worry

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eigning World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight regular champion is thankful to Bob Arum’s reminders about the risk of possible brain injury for his upcoming fight with unbeaten Keith Thurman.

But Pacquiao believes that God is always good to him all the time.

A few hours before his departure for Los Angeles on Saturday night, Pacquiao was not bothered by the warning made by former promoter Top Rank Promotion CEO Arum regarding the possible brain damages caused by the boxing sport as the fighter gets older.

“God is good all the time,” Pacquiao (617-2 win-loss-draw record with 39 knockouts) told The Manila Times when asked about Arum’s earlier statement about the risk of possible brain injury in his fight against 30-year-old Thurman (29-0 record with 22 knockouts).

“That’s boxing but God is always there to protect me and there’s nothing to worry about,” he said.

Pacquiao, the eight-division world titleholder, told even reporters in his last day of Manila training late Saturday afternoon at the Elorde gym Pasay City that the boxer’s safety still depends on the fighter himself in how he prepares and conditions his body.

“I’m really thankful but it depends on the boxer if how he takes care of his body and how he trains. The preparation should be enough even he’s 40-year-old or more than in order to do what he wants at the top of the ring,” said Pacquiao.

Pacquiao is set to open his one month US training camp this coming week at Freddie Roach’s Wildcard gym in Hollywood, Cali-

Arum and Pacquiao

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fornia together with chief trainer and coach Buboy Fernandez and strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune, among others.

Meanwhile, Fortune explained that plyometrics exercises are very crucial part of maintaining Pacquiao’s speed, power and explosiveness for his upcoming welterweight war with the WBA welter-

8-yeAr-old Pinoy Wins 3 silver medAls AT AseAn Chess ComPeTiTion

Daniela Bianca Cruz

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n eight-year old Filipino girl bagged three silver medals during the 20th ASEAN Age Group Chess Championship in Myanmar, according to a report on GMA News’ Unang Balita on Monday.

Last week, Daniela Bianca Cruz of Malolos, Bulacan, won silver medals in three categories of the ASEAN chess competition held in Mandalay, Myanmar.

The eight-year-old chess player vowed, “Mas gagalingan ko po maglaro (ng) chess.”

Dela Cruz started playing chess at the age of two and first joined a chess competition at the age of five, her father said.

(GMA News)

weight super world titleholder Thurman on July 20 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He explained that plyometric exercises have helped Pacquiao maintain his incredible speed and power despite the age for the last two world title fights against Lucas Matthysse and Adrien Broner.

(The Manila Times)

Kiefer set to attend first Gilas practice since FIBA suspension

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iefer Ravena is eager to make up for lost time when he finally attends his first practice since being handed an 18-month suspension by FIBA after testing positive for banned substances last year.

Ravena will take part in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for the FIBA World Cup at the Meralco Gym where he’ll be able to train without any limitations before his lengthy ban ends on August 24.

The NLEX guard was suspended in May 2018 when FIBA found prohibited substances that came from a pre-workout drink Ravena took during the World Cup Qualifiers.

FIBA’s punishment meant that Ravena was even disallowed from attending team practices or even watch basketball games as a spectator.

But the international federation also gave Ravena clearance to join practices two months before the end of suspension.

“This experience has made me tougher, hungrier, and a lot wiser,” Ravena said on Saturday as part of a lengthy message to his followers on Twitter.

“It’s a long and crazy process but we’ll go through it again together every step of the way,” added Ravena, who had spent the past few months working out on his own in preparation for his return.

There’s a chance that Ravena may be included in the World Cup slated August 31 to September 15 in China but coach Yeng Guiao said that possibility will depend on what shape he’ll be in by the time Gilas arrives in Foshan for the group stage.

But his presence may be needed more than ever with Gilas dealing with shortage of players in practice and veteran internationalist Jayson Castro begging from the World Cup. Castro, a Gilas fixture since 2013, has decided to skip the World Cup to spend more time with his family, adding that will be a chance for the young guys to step up.

NLEX is also set to welcome Ravena with open arms when it resumes practice on Tuesday at the FCL Gym in Quezon City. The Road Warriors are taking a Monday off after facing Barangay Ginebra San Miguel the other night in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup in Batangas City.

Ravena won’t be making his PBA comeback until the start of the season-ending Governors’ Cup in mid-September.

(Manila Bulletin)

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PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 39 MONTHS @10k MILES PER YEAR

$2,899 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

$2,899 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

$2,899 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)

$2,899 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)

Model Code: KUO-11 — K9817100 & K918977 FINANCE OFFER Offer Expires 7/5/19 As low as 1.9% financing for up to 72 months on ALL 2019 WRX & STIs in stock

Model Code: KCB-12 — K3453235 & K3471359 FINANCE OFFER Offer Expires 7/5/19 As low as 3.49% Limited term financing on ALL 2019 Ascents in stock

Driving People Happy

“Para sa bagong Subaru, tawagan niyo lang po kami!”

Andrew Marilla Sales & Leasing

SUBARU OF GLENDALE 1308 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204 www.SubaruofGlendale.net

855-230-1547

Christian Marilla Finance Manager

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See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverage and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12-31-19 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.