Weekend Balita- August 10, 2019

VOL. XXVIII NO. 32 LOS ANGELES

August 10 - 16, 2019

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COLOSSAL “KAPAMILYA” PARTY ROCKS BAY AREA Photos by Tony Garcia and Katie Ortiz

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colossal “Kapamilya” party, headlined by the stars of ASAP — the longest running Philippine weekend variety show — shook and rattled the city of San Jose on Saturday (August 3) as The Filipino Channel (TFC) celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Fans and supporters had the chance to party with ASAP’s mainstays Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez at the SAP Center, home of the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League.

Filipino American and/ or Filipino US-based artists that included: AJ Rafael, Jeremy Passion, Josephine “Banig” Roberto, Angelica Hale, Jasmin Trias, Jej Vinson, the Str8jacket Dance Company and the Fil-Am boy band Filharmonics also took part in the grand show.

Among the guests were 2018 Miss Universe Catriona Gray and 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach.

The ASAP production also brought along its dancing crew led by Maja Salvador, Kim Chiu and Kathryn Bernardo.

“This is the birthplace of TFC. They couldn’t have started anywhere else if they didn’t sense there were kapamilyas right here,” Gary V told mediamen during a press conference held at the TFC studio in Daly City a day before the ASAP concert.

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PUREBRED Filipino music icon Arnel Pineda, who has been known internationally as the lead singer of the famous American band, Journey, is recently seen eating in a Thai restaurant in Hollywood.

In this photo, Arnel Pineda is performing in Saban Theatre in Los Angeles last August 3.

Photo by REYMOND PONTINES

PIOLO Pascual cheerfully belts out an OPM

JOSHUA Garcia and Julia Baretto

“Sun and Moon” rise in downtown LA

By ABNER GALINO An upcoming Filipino design- up as a part of an event called er just made the “Sun” and the “All White Summer Night Affair” “Moon” rose up the skyline of put together by the Asian Amerdowntown Los Angeles recently ican Real Estate Association of with his fascinating exposition of America-Greater Los Angeles summer ready-to-wear collection. (AAREAA).

Carl Andrada’s fashion show Fittingly, Andrada’s first vendubbed as “Sun and Moon” came ture on ready-to-wear designs was

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CARL Andrada takes a vow with his models. Photo by JOE COBILLA “SUN AND MOON”

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In a teleconference with members of the ethnic press from across the country on Friday, Aug. 2, Democratic candidate for president Tulsi Gabbard, congresswoman from Hawai’i, introduced herself as a product of the country’s only majority-minority state, then commented that it took her visits to the mainland to reveal the very different ways people of color are sometimes seen “WE NEED

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Colossal “Kapamilya” party rocks Bay Area

Photos by Tony Garcia and Katie Ortiz THE ASAP mainstays led by Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Regine Velasquez, Piolo Pascual, Ogie Alcasid, Piolo Pascual and Billy Crawford face the media at the TFC studio in Daly City.

FROM PAGE 1 fellow artist Martin added: “This is where TFC is born. TFC Country. And the Filipinos here come from different backgrounds and live all over the Bay area. They are the melting pot of success. The Filipinos who have given so much of their lives to make SF Bay area what it is today.”

Martin, by the way, is not only an original ASAP mainstay but as well as the brain who thought about taking away ASAP’s original abbreviated meaning (as soon as possible) and made up a new phrase in its lieu (Allstar Sunday Afternoon Party.)

Or, Martin jested (and to the delight of those present at the press conference), ASAP could also be translated as “As Sexy As Pops,” — obviously referring to his estranged wife Pops Fernandez who was also an original cast of the successful show during its early years.

“For as long as ASAP and ABS-CBN and TFC will have me, I will be there,” Martin also said.

ASAP, the show, has been around February 5, 1995 or just one-year younger than TFC. “Every Sunday is memorable. Every Sunday we just really get to hang out with each

other. Usually Sundays is a family day, relax-day, and to us it's the same thing, but while working,” Billy Crawford recalled when each of the stars were asked about their fond memories of ASAP. The Philippine-based stars were given a warm welcome by Nerissa Fernandez, ABS-CBN Global Corporate Affairs Head, who called them up one by one on stage.

The other ASAP stars around during the press conference were Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Piolo Pascual, Erik Santos, Daniel Padilla, Billy Crawford and Kim Chiu.

During the actual show, the star-studded line up consisted of Angel Locsin, Angeline Quinto, Billy Crawford, Carol Banawa, Coco Martin, Daniel Padilla,

THIS perfectly timed photo of Coco Martin and Angel Locsin appears like the tips of actress’ fingers were shining on their own.

Darren Espanto, Edward Barber, Ella Mae Saison, Enchong Dee, Erik Santos, Gerald Anderson, the Gold Squad, Inigo Pascual, Janine Berdin, Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu, Kyla, KZ, Maja Salvador, Maymay Entrata, Moira Dela Torre, Morissette, Paulo Avelino, Pia Wurtzbach, Pops Fernandez, Sam Milby, Shane Ericks, Sheryn Regis, TNT Boys, Tony Labrusca, Yeng Constantino and the G-Force.

As advertised, “ASAP Natin ‘To Bay Area” did turn out to be “a fusion of both

fresh and familiar musical flavors that will showcase what being Filipino in the diaspora looks like today.”

“The concept behind ’ASAP Natin ‘To Bay Area’ celebrates not only where TFC has been, but what it has become, and where it’s going. This ASAP reflects the journeys of the overseas and migrant Filipinos and how they’ve evolved as a dynamic community which is diverse in composition but still identifiably Filipino,” ABS-CBN Global COO Olivia De Jesus said in a previous press statement.

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held at the pool area of the prestigious 36-storey twin towers known as Circa LA --- just across the world famous Staples Center.

A nd r ad a h a s b e e n known in the community for his fresh and artful takes on traditional Filipino dress and costumes.

Marlene Cagatao of A AREA-GLA president asked Andrada to come up with the summer collection to highlight the organizations summer mixer party.

“She wanted me to do something different than what I usually does, so I came up with the idea of a resort or summer wear that are elegant and chic,” Andrada narrated.

As the upcoming designer has been involved in most of the beauty pageants in Los Angeles, he

was able to come up with an admirable model line up that included: Allison Lorenzo (2018 Mutya Pilipinas-California), Danielle Viray (Miss Golden State 2019), Dru Mendez (2018 Continental Miss Teen Philippines A merica), Lucy Ann Lacdan (3rd runner up 2019 Miss Filipina International), Alyssa Guevarra (2017 Miss Young Philippines USA ambassador), Kimi Mugford (Top 5 2018 Miss Multinational beauty pageant), Jeanine Detorio (Miss Popularity- 2019 Miss Filipina Teen International), Alyssa Velasco (2019 Mutya Pilipinas finalist), Korina Almavez (Miss Photogenic 2018 Mutya Pilipinas-California), Reniella Bulatao (2019 Continental Miss Teen Philippines America).

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members joined the Filipino American beauties in the fashion show. They were named as Quennie Wong, Sandra Yap and Rita Shih.

Andrada said he took him two months to complete his “sun and moon” collection.

“The sun gives light and warmth, the moon changes its color during summer.

The sun and the moon both give light, guide us where to go, in all our travels,” Andrada said about his inspiration for the said project.

The designer thanked the models for their participation and added that the occasion was an “opportunity for them to strengthen their portfolios and as well as gain experience and improve their skills as models.”

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Law extends LA County DCBA’s help on foreclosures, real estate fraud

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or more than 20 years, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) has administered the County’s Homeowner Notification Program.

This program has successfully allowed DCBA to help thousands of Los Angeles County homeowners and tenants avoid costly real estate fraud or foreclosures and stay in their homes.

This week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1106 (Smith), which will allow the County’s Enhanced Homeowner Notification Program and DCBA’s Foreclosure Prevention Program to continue serving County homeowners for another 10 years.

The Homeowner Notification Program was instituted in 1996 in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC). Under the Program, homeowners are notified by mail any time a document that changes ownership is recorded with the RR/CC; this includes: deeds, quitclaim deeds, and deed of trusts.

In 2013, the Homeowner Notification Program was expanded to include recorded documents involved in a foreclosure, including notices of default or sale.

These enhanced notification services provide homeowners the best opportunity to review the real estate documents to be sure they are legitimate and to avoid fraud or foreclosure.

Each mail insert provides the homeowner with information explaining what type of transaction is occurring and instructs them to immediately call DCBA for free information or help.

“Keeping hard-working families in their homes is an effective way to

combat the housing and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles County,”said Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis.

“The County's Homeowner Notification Program often serves as a strong line of defense between vulnerable homeowners and bad actors, and ultimately helps residents keep a roof over their heads and more of their hard-earned money in their pockets.”

“I applaud the Governor for reupping this important measure,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.

“We are in the midst of an affordability crisis when it comes to housing in California, so every tool that protects homeowners in our state from losing their homes through real estate fraud and unnecessary foreclosure is a tool that we must fight to keep.”

“Los Angeles County is stronger when families remain safe in a place they can call home,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

“This law will allow our County departments to continue to assist homeowners in fighting fraud and foreclosure abuse.”

“The Department of Consumer and Business Affairs’ Foreclosure Prevention Program has saved over 475 homes from foreclosure and helped homeowners save more than $30 million in successful loan modifications or helped with fraud avoidance. I thank Assemblymembers Smith, Bloom, and Muratsuchi, and Senator Stern for championing this program and ensuring the homeowners of Los Angeles County access to this important service,” said Joseph M. Nicchitta, Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs.

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Human rights body wants a stop to US arms sale to Hong Kong

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n response to the deter iorating human rights situation in Hong Kong, Reps. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ) and James P. McGovern (D-MA), Co-Chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, issued a letter calling upon Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to suspend future sales of munitions and crowd and riot control equipment to the Hong Kong police force.

The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission is a bipartisan caucus of the United States House of Representatives.

The two co-chairs stated that this was “a necessary response to credible reports of excessive force being used by the Hong Kong police targeting individuals engaged in peaceful demonstrations against the Hong Kong Government’s proposed extradition bill and the fast-eroding space for political participation.”

Noting that the United Kingdom has suspended future sales of tear gas and other crowd control equipment until human rights concerns are addressed, Smith and McGovern called for further scrutiny of relations with the Hong Kong police.

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In their letter, the two co-chairs said: “Human rights groups in Hong Kong have assembled evidence about attacks on journalists, the beating of subdued protestors, and the inappropriate use of tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and other crowd control equipment.”

“The United Kingdom has suspended future sales of tear gas and other crowd control equipment to Hong Kong until human rights concerns are addressed, and the British government has urged the Hong Kong Government to establish an independent investigation into the violent scenes that have been observed. We urge you to take similar measures as soon as possible because tensions are escalating as criminal gangs indiscriminately attack Hong Kong citizens, as occurred on July 22, 2019. A Chinese government official recently made threats to use People’s Liberation Army forces in Hong Kong.”

“Further scrutiny of the types of programs and contacts the U.S. engages in with the Hong Kong police will be needed moving forward. We ask that you consider denying U.S. entry visas for those individuals found to be complicit in the excessive use of force against dem-

onstrators and journalists, as well as those found to be colluding in attacks by criminal gangs. We also ask that the State Department provide much more robust information on U.S.-Hong Kong law enforcement cooperation in future Hong Kong Policy Act Reports, required pursuant to section 301 of the U.S.-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992.”

“We ask that you suspend future sales of munitions and crowd and riot control equipment to the Hong Kong Police Force and publicly announce that the U.S. will not contribute to the internal repression of peaceful protest in Hong Kong. In addition, given events of the recent days, we ask you to push back, in the strongest terms possible, against the Hong Kong and Chinese governments’ efforts to characterize the demonstrations as “riots” and to blame the U.S. for political instability which they alone created.”

“We look forward to working with you to advance U.S. interests in maintaining Hong Kong’s autonomy and the rights g u a r a nte e d to Hong Kong’s citizens by the Hong Kong Basic Law and international agreements, including the Sino-British Joint Declaration.”

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Homeowners, others to save $620M in property tax bills Homeowners and nonprofits across Los Angeles County will see record savings of $620 million on their 2019-20 property tax bills, Assessor Jeff Prang announced this week.

Growth in L.A. County property values means this year’s property taxes will deliver about $20 billion in essential funding for schools and other vital public services,” Assessor Prang said. “Equally important are the saving programs which bring down the cost of home ownership while allowing nonprofits to continue improving quality of life in communities across our county.”

This new record is driven by a substantial number of people taking advantage of the saving programs offered by Assessor Prang’s office. As an example, the 2019-20 local property assessment roll includes $62.04 billion in exemptions, which will provide a reduction in taxable value and more than $620 million in savings.

Key among the savings are the disabled veteran exemption, where participation jumped over 2018-19 and now sits at $5.25 million in savings, and the homeowners’ exemption at $7.16 million in savings. Exemptions for nonprofit institutions provide savings of $467 million for schools, hospitals, libraries, museums, religious organizations and community service providers.

In addition to these figures, the Assessor offers tax relief for victims of natural disasters such as earthquakes and wildfires, as well as exclusions from re-assessment for eligible homeowners, producing significant and ongoing savings.

“There are valuable resources available through my office that may be able to prevent potentially costly increases in a property’s tax burden,” said Assessor Prang.

“I encourage everyone to get in touch with us to learn more and take advantage of these many saving opportunities.”

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“Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering” it is for DACC

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he Los Angeles C ou nt y B oa r d of Supervisors, upon a motion by Super v isor K at hr y n Barger, has directed the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) to report back in 90 days with updates on its adoption of Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering operating practices.

DACC has been practicing Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering as a responsible and humane practice to best protect and serve animals and residents in Los Angeles County. Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering is an acclaimed best practice in animal welfare, and is being adopted by many animal welfare organizations and animal welfare industry associations across the nation.

“DACC is proud to stand with these forward-thinking, responsible, and compassionate organizations and will continue to provide innovative solutions to making our communities safer and more humane for animals and residents” says DACC Director, Marcia Mayeda.

Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering practices have been developed in response to the negative consequences of nokill operating practices that have been repeatedly reported across the country. In order to meet an artificially established live release rate of animals, many no-kill practices require

agencies to refuse admission to animals they cannot subsequently offer for adoption, denying these animals a safe haven; overcrowd their animal shelters, with resulting disease outbreaks and suffering; and release dangerous dogs for adoption into the community in order to meet the statistical live release goals, seriously jeopardizing public and animal safety.

Many animal welfare organizations, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have expressed deep concern over the negative results of no-kill practices.

For these reasons and others, the Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) has instead adopted the Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering term for expressing its operating principles. First coined by animal welfare thought leaders in Colorado, and subsequently endorsed by the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering strives to create the best outcome for all animals by treating them respectfully and alleviating their suffering.

The mission is to maximize live outcomes for animals, while also balancing animal well-being and public safety.

Fundamental goals of Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering are provided through DACC and its animal care centers to: • Ensure every unwanted or homeless pet has a safe place to go for shelter and care. DACC care centers will not turn away animals in need of assistance.

• Making every healthy and safe animal available for adoption. DACC will not offer for adoption animals that are irremediably suffering or dangerous to the community.

• Assess the medical and behavioral needs of homeless animals and ensure these needs are thoughtfully addressed.

DACC, through its medical team and its animal behavior and enrichment team, provides a holistic approach to ensuring each animal's needs are properly addressed.

• Align DACC policy with the needs of the community.

DACC recognizes its responsibility to the public trust, and ensures its programs and policies reflect and support this obligation.

• Alleviate suffering and make appropriate euthanasia decisions. DACC often accepts animals that are irremediably suffering and cannot live without experiencing severe, unremitting pain or other serious health challenges. In these situations, it is most humane to relieve an animal's suffering with compassionate euthanasia.

• Consider the health and wellness of animals for each community when transferring animals. DACC participates in many animal transport programs where animals are taken from DACC's care centers to areas of the country that are experiencing a shortage of shelter animals. These win-win programs save thousands of animal lives each year. However, it is also important that animals transported through

these programs do not suffer from physical or behavioral defects that could endanger animals or people in their new communities. DDACC transferred 7,763 animals last fiscal year to low-intake animal shelters.

• Enhance the human-animal bond through thoughtful placements and post-adoption support. DACC works with potential adopters to ensure animals they select are suitable matches for their lifestyles, the adopter is able to properly care for and handle the animal, and other factors to make certain the placement is successful.

DACC provides post-adoption support to adopters to ensure the placement thrives.

• Foster a culture of transparency, ethical decision-making, mutual respect, continual learning, and collaboration.

DACC remains committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in meeting its mission of protecting people and animals.

DACC’s live release for dogs is 88%, and cat live release has increased from 26.5% to 50.5% in the past five years.

“Through collaboration with strategic partners, especially the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), DACC has been able to greatly improve outcomes for animals in its care” noted director Marcia Mayeda.

“We are committed to continuing our efforts through Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering to save animals’ lives and protect our communities."

“We need unity, diplomacy to counter war and climate change” — Gabbard FROM PAGE 1

and treated in the United States.

It’s very different from the spirit of “Aloha” that prevails in her home state, she said.

“Our current president is dividing our country and undermining core principles of who we are as Americans…” she said. “We are strongest when we stand united.”

Call moderator Jaya Padmanabhan of India Currents asked how she planned “to rise above” such divisiveness and Gabbard responded that the challenge is “staying focused on why we are here” and “understanding what unites us as we continue to fight the good fight.”

Leading off the ethnic media’s questions

in the hour-long event, Henrietta Burroughs of East Palo Alto Today referred to the congresswoman’s work on the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs and Armed Services committees and cited the morning’s news of the U.S. withdrawal from the INF, the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, signed more than 30 years ago by President Ronald Reagan and his Soviet Union counterpart, Mikhail Gorbachev.

“You have supported nuclear disarmament,” Burroughs said to the congresswoman, a military veteran. Did she fear that the failure to renew the treaty would trigger a new arms race,

Burroughs asked, and what did she believe must be done to avoid it?

“We need to get back to the negotiating table,” said Gabbard. “These treaties are critical.”

Gabbard also cited the imminent need to renew the START treaty and, she said, immediately abandon any “thinking wrongly that a nuclear war can be won. That’s what’s at stake here. Nuclear proliferation being kicked off

by Trump. The only alternative to diplomacy is war.”

Pilar Marrero of La Opinion followed Burroughs’ question with more foreign policy concerns, asking about the U.S. role in addressing “the massive refugee movement, specifically from Central America and also about “the Venezuelan crisis.”

“This really gets to the core of why it’s necessary to learn from the mistakes of the past,” Gabbard replied, citing “efforts at regime change, whether covert or overt,” and how some of the countries from which people are fleeing – Guatemala and Honduras, for example – “are suffering the consequences of short-sighted and failed policies, even those made with the best of intentions.”

A recent policy mistake, she said, is the current president’s decision last year to withdraw from UNHCR, the United Nations Human Rights Council, the UN’s refugee agency, which the president said had been too critical of Israel.

Joe Orozco, of Hoopa Tribal Radio, turned the conversation closer to home. Did the congresswoman intend to address shortcomings in the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ management of its federal government trust responsibilities?

Specifically absent, Orozco said, is any consideration of the importance of media such as newspapers and radio or of the need to support and sustain these outlets.

Gabbard said she’d made two visits to Standing Rock, North Dakota, where plans to construct a fossil fuel pipeline running through tribal lands in proximity to their water supplies inspired virulent protests in 2016 and 2017.

Hassan Abbas, of Arab American News,

asked Gabbard about her “diplomatic strategy for achieving peace in the Middle East and at home.”

Gabbard said it was unlikely that she’d be able to parse the region’s issues in this brief question-and-answer session but reiterated her position that politicians and leaders must sit down with people they may have nothing in common with and “be willing to have those tough conversations.”

But for the United States she said, beyond misguided efforts at regime change, “we have to end this U.S. foreign policy of being the world’s police.”

She grew more specific in speaking of Iran.

The current administration says it doesn’t want war with Iran but “every single thing it does points directly toward a path to war, continuing to escalate the crisis.”

Among many mistakes, she said, is “sending and deploying more U.S. troops to the region, “leading up to a war that would be far more devastating than anything we saw with the war in Iraq, and further exacerbate the refugee crisis that exists because of these conflicts and regime-change wars across the Middle East.”

Sing Tao Daily reporter Ke Xu in New York, in the last of the opening questions, asked Gabbard how current trade disputes with China might affect Asian Americans.

“I’m very concerned about escalating tensions” between the United States and China and the “irresponsible trade war,” she said, and characterized the president’s strategies as “unpredictable, shoot-from-the-hip.”

“An economic war can very easily escalate into a hot war,” she warned.

The current dispute has harmed U.S. small businesses, farms and manufacturers, she said, and “they’re all caught in the “counter-productive effect.”

Calling for diplomacy and cooperation rather than conflict, her closing statement lamented the lost potential for good from countries “uniquely positioned to play a leadership role” in combating climate change.

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StArting oVer AgAin Part 2

I think everyone should try living abroad- at least once.

More than the logistics of buying a ticket and having a place to stay, moving to a new country requires a whole new set of skills. The experience can be amazing.

But when you make a midlife move - like I didyou can’t leave a lot of things to chance. There is so much at stake. Family. Career. Money. And most importantly, time.

Successful migration is a combination of game plan, skills, time and chance. I am sharing what worked for me.

1. Do a test drive. Spend time in the new country several times before you decide.

2. Be curious. Don’t be scared of untraditional jobs. There are so many industries in America we have not even heard of. I came to the US to join the insurance industry – a job I had for 16 years. But I saw an opportunity in medical legal marketing for the personal injury business.

3. Shine! Know what you are good at and aggressively market yourself. This is not the time to be modest.

4. Forget your fancy title in the Philippines. You may have to start at least a rank lower. Be ready to take one step backward if it means two steps

forward. If you work hard, it’s difficult not to be noticed.

5. Be careful of employers who will take advantage. One employer, was paying me a thousand dollars less than a new hire, after I’ve been with the company for more than a year. I had to assert myself.

America is not just one location. The real America is in between the airports. It is experiencing the diversity of people, landscape and culture.

6. Don’t stick with the familiar. For goodness sake, don’t keep looking for Jollibee!

Embrace the new culture and create new traditions such as Thanksgiving, Superbowl weekend, Fourth of July and try all the different menus that goes with each occasion.

7. Learn to live with the seasons. I learned that there are no bad weather only bad clothes.

Walking to the bus stop on cold winter mornings, I use pocket rice pillows from Daiso.

These I heated in the microwave before I leave.

8. Make new friends outside the Filipino group. This is the best way to assimilate. I initiated friendships in my industry that went beyond work.

9. Relearn English. I listened to podcasts and paid more attention to how words were said, even words that I already know. To this day, I still ask my husband (and Alexa!) how to pronounce words. I want to learn how Americans say it.

10. Learn the taboos. Make sure you know what is and isn’t acceptable. In a culturally diverse country like America, people we need to be extra careful. It was very embarrassing when I told one of the paralegals that I liked her chinky eyes. I didn’t realize that the word “chinky” as well as “oriental” are considered

August is "Child Support Awareness Month 2019" L os Angeles County Child Support Services (CSSD) will be reaching out to the community and sharing information about its services at over 120 special outreach activities in August as part of the annual national celebration of Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM) 2019.

CSAM is held to highlight the crucial role that child support services play in improving the lives of families and children.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will help kick off CSAM 2019 on Tuesday, August 6th by presenting a resolution to CSSD Director Dr. Steven J. Golightly and CSSD child support professionals, commending Child Support Services for its work supporting the families and children in L.A. County.

“Children need their parents' support and we can help,” said Dr. Golightly.

"Child Support Awareness Month gives us a special opportunity to share information about our vital services and connect in new ways with the community and the families that we are privileged to serve."

A highlight of CSAM will be the second annual “Child Support Connect Day” on August 13 where L.A. County CSSD will take its services to the community along with other agencies and organizations.

“Child Support Connect Day” will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Liberty Community Plaza, 14181 Telegraph Rd. in Whittier. Community partners include America's Job Center of California, the 211 Hotline,

and L.A. County Departments of Public Health, Public Social Services and Children and Family Services.

Throughout August, CSSD will be collaborating with many well-known organizations and agencies including the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation "Parks After Dark," the Pomona Unified School District, the City of Los Angeles Summer Night Resource Fair, the Los Angeles County Office of Education, America’s Job Center of California and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

CSSD will also be partnering with organizations that help Justice-Involved Individuals at resource fairs at Compton College, Van Nuys and El Monte.

CSSD also will be participating in back-to-school, backpack giveaway events at Walnut Park Elementary School, Mothers In Action 21st Anniversary Health & Family Festival and Drew Child Development in Los Angeles.

CSSD also will be reaching out to people experiencing homelessness at events organized by Mt. Sinai Church, HOPICS SPA 6 and Mt. Tabor Church.

CSSD serves families by establishing parentage, obtaining child support and medical support orders, and enforcing child and spousal support obligations.

For more information, call 866901-3212, view the website at cssd. lacounty.gov and follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram #SupportLA @CSSDLA.

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Migrating requires thorough planning.

Whether you are moving for a few years or for the rest of your life, the key is to be proactive.

11. Manage your money well. I was very smart with my money. I learned how to use coupons which saved me tons of money.

12. Be ready to miss home a lot. On my first two years, I slept on Christmas days so I won’t feel too lonely. I also developed insomnia. How can I sleep when the Manila is just waking up?

13. Manage your emotions. Find a support group. I was blessed with friends who helped me. When loneliness and homesickness hits, my two eldest sons would remind me of our big picture. They were my cheerleaders.

14. Make technology your best friend. We do video calls almost every day.

15. It’s ok to be different. America is a great country because it embraces diversity. There is value in maintaining your identity.

Life is an adventure. If I were to live my life all over again, I would do everything the same- in a heartbeat. It pushed me out of my comfort zone, gave me a new perspective about life and myself. I learned to embrace change which made me more adaptable.

I also found hidden strengths. Grit to keep going. Courage to face a new life. Resilience in face of rejections, loneliness and doubts.

These are all good life skills to master.

And when you can accomplish these, it’s like having superpowers. We become unstoppable.

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otivated and inspired by the love of God and concern for mankind Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo will launch a series of Aid To Humanity (Lingap sa Mamamayan) programs in several Ecclesiastical Districts of the Church in the United States.

Memphis, Tennessee at 878 Mississippi Blvd 38126.

The INC Aid To Humanity under the Felix Y Manalo Foundation switch to the Northern part of the West Coast the following day in Arroyo Viejo Park in the City of Oakland, California on August 17 from 10 am to 2 pm. Invited to attend are officials of the Philippine Consulate General of San Francisco, City, County, and State officials as well as representatives from the Law EnPreviously, The Church provided assis- forcement.

Finally, it will shift its humanitarian tance to needy and marginalized groups in Montreal, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Toronto, Ed- project on a back to back grind in the 2 of monton, and Vancouver this May through the most populous city of Southern Calthe worldwide “Lingap” program of the ifornia. The Lingap US Tour goes to San Diego, California in Montgomery-Waller Community Park at 3020 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154from 3-6pm on August 23. The US Lingap Tour will conclude on August 24 in the City of Angels at the Los Angeles Trade-Tech College located at 400 West Washington Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90015 from 10:00am-7:00pm.

INC Officials are extending their invite to anyone interested to participate. There is no need to register and all you need is to come and receive goodwill bags courtesy of the Felix Y Manalo Foundation. FYM Foundation is also set to provide cash donations to some pre-selected LInGAP BRAZIL. Brother Glicerio santos Jr, General Auditor non-profit organizations chosen of InC with wife sister Annie led the members of the Church by some distinguished local ofin distributing goodwill bags in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Aid to ficials whose main purpose is to help the less fortunate and Humanity project those that give back to the community.

Felix Y. Manalo Foundation. The ExecuAs the Church commemorates a decade tive Minister thus declared, “The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) has set its sights on the glob- of his dynamic leadership Brother Eduardo al campaign against poverty. It’s a cause continue to inspire the congregations from we’ve committed to champion and sustain the different parts of the world. Early this year he visited several brethren in Asia paras a church.”

In an effort to sustain the “Lingap” proj- ticularly China, Taiwan, and Thailand. He ect in a global setting the Church continues also briefly visited parts of the Middle East. to honor God in recognition of the parade of In the meantime, he continues not only victories. Thus, the Church Administrator to visit the members but to provide aid as has sent his primary helper in the person well to some Overseas Filipino Workers of of Brother Glicerio Santos Jr or Ka (Broth- which he has been appointed Envoy of the er) Jun to members of the Church, Auditor President of the Philippines.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo whose humble beGeneral of the Church to launch a series of humanitarian mission in the four (4) geo- ginnings believed to be prophesied in the graphical region of the United States from Bible started in the Philippines in 1914. The the East Coast to the Pacific Coast to the Church can now be found in 152 countries MidWest and finally the West Coast. The in six of the seven continents of the world. project is dubbed as US Aid To Humanity The members of the Church attribute the (Lingap Sa Mamamayan in Filipino) Tour. success of the Church thru their visionary It is set to kick off in Brooklyn, New York on leader and the help of God and Our Lord Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the Brownsville Jesus Christ. For more information about Recreation Center in Brooklyn. On August the Church, everyone is enjoined to check 12, Monday the INC will move the Lin- and visit their website at www.iglesianicrisgap Sa Mamamayan in their Temple Hills to.net.

That is why this year in celebration of Chapel located at 5225 Hagan Rd Marlow their 105th anniversary and 51st year in the Heights, Maryland 20748.

As the Church continues to expand with West the theme of the entire Church was a over 400 congregations in 25 Ecclesiastical quote from the verse of the Bible in I ThesDistricts all over North America the Lin- salonians 5:19, “ Don’t extinguish the fire gap move to the Pacific Coast and into the of the Holy Spirit that works in Us.” That is MidWest, this time in Washington State why members of INC are happy to continat Othello Playground Park at 4351 S Oth- ue to completely adhere and submit to the ello St, Seattle, WA 98118 on Wednesday, Church Administration from all over the August 14 at 11am to be followed by anoth- world.

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Lingap Canada. non-Profit organizations displaying the check they receive from the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation during the series of Lingap in different provinces in Canada

“YELLOw ROsE” BEnEFIt sCREEnInG FOR tHE APL.DE.AP FOUnDAtIOn IntERnAtIOnAL sEt In COnJUnCtIOn wItH n.A.F.F.A.A. nAtIOnAL EMPOwERMEnt COnFEREnCE LOs AnGELEs, CA. – “Yellow Rose”, the critically acclaimed feature film of director Diane Paragas, is set to be screened as a benefit fundraiser for the Apl.de.ap Foundation International on Thursday, August 15. It will end the opening day of the three-day National Empowerment Conference (NEC) convened by N.A.F.F.A.A., the National Federation of Filipino American Associations. Attendees from cities across the country are set to attend the NEC and will be able to watch the film, which has only been shown in selected film festivals, for the first time since it premiered at the Los Angeles Asian Film Festival in May. The film has won the Grand Jury Prize in three major film festivals including the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, the Bentonville Film Festival and CAMMFEST37 and just recently premiered at the Asian American International Film Festival in New York to rave reviews.

The basic plot involves Rose, an undocumented Filipino girl, who dreams of one day leaving her small Texas town to pursue her country music dreams.

Her world is shattered when her mom suddenly gets picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Rose, facing this new reality, is forced to flee the scene, leaving behind the only life she knows, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she searches for a new home in the honky-tonk world of Austin, Texas.

The film stars two-time Tony nominee Eva Noblezada in the title role (her feature film debut), Tony winner Lea Salonga as Gail and Princess Punzalan as Priscilla, Rose’s mother. The cast also consists of country singer Dale Watson, actors Liam Booth and Libby Villari, and Gustavo Gomez of “The Walking Dead”.

Prior to the screening of the film, N.A.F.F.A.A. will bestow its prestigious Trailblazer Award to Apl. de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas. Immediately after the film is shown, a brief Q&A with director Diane Paragas, actress Princess Punzalan and producer Rey Cuerdo will encourage audience members to express their reactions to the

screening and to ask questions related to the film.

Net proceeds from the screening will benefit the Apl.de.ap Foundation International’s on-going mission to assist disadvantaged and impoverished children in the Philippines as well as to benefit the on-going programming of N.A.F.F.A.A. Region 9. For more information on the Apl.de.ap Foundation International, please visit www. apldeapfoundation.org. Information on the National Empowerment Conference (NEC) can be found at www.naffaa.org.

Tickets are $25.00 each. Groups of ten or more persons will receive a $5.00 discount per ticket when using the password “APLDEAP” at ticket checkout.

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‘The time has come’: Duterte to invoke PH arbitral ruling with Xi PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte will finally “invoke” the historic arbitral ruling that asserted the Philippines’ sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) when he goes to Beijing this month, his spokesman said on Tuesday.

Spea k ing to reporters, Pa lace spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte would raise the ruling in a “one-on-one dialogue” with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

“That is pursuant to what he said the first time we visited China that there will be a time that I will raise this issue and talk about it but not now. The time has come,” Panelo said during a press briefing.

Panelo, who also serves as the President’s top legal counsel, said that Duterte has decided to invoke the international ruling because he was nearing the end of his term.

“He (Duterte) said, ‘Remember that I said before that there will be a time when I will invoke the arbitral ruling.

This is the time that’s why I’m going there,'” he said.

Duterte is set to meet with his Chinese counterpart by the end of the month but no specific date has been set.

Asked how Duterte would raise the issue with Xi, Panelo said, “Let’s see how it goes when he goes there.”

“It’s enough that you know that he will be raising those issues. That’s precisely [why] he’s going there,” he added.

Panelo also bared that Duterte was interested in bringing up the 60-40 sharing arrangement on the proposed joint exploration for oil and gas in the West Philippine Sea in his meeting with Xi. The Palace said the government

would always consider what would be beneficial to the Philippines in so far as what the terms of reference on the proposed joint oil exploration would be.

Duterte will also raise the June 9 Recto Bank (Reed Bank) maritime incident where a Chinese vessel allegedly rammed and abandoned a Philippine fishing boat at sea, according to Panelo.

“Sinong responsible doon? Ano bang compensation doon? Kasama yun (Who’s responsible for that, what will be the compensation there, that’s included),” he said.

The Palace official said the two leaders both agreed to meet in China.

“I asked the President last night like you were asking me, under whose initiative? And I asked him, sabi ko, ang sagot niya sa’kin, ‘That was our agree-

ment with the President of China,'” Panelo said.

Asked if there would be an agreement to be signed between Philippines and China on the joint oil exploration, Panelo said: “Let’s see.

Whatever agreement they enter into, that will be reduced into writing.”

Despite Xi’s previous warning to Duterte that there would be “trouble” if the Philippines would undertake oil explorations in the disputed sea, Panelo said Duterte was ready to face it.

“Ibig sabihin, ready na siyang humarap (That means, he’s ready to face it),” the Palace official said. ” The President is always firm. There is no doubt about it.”

Since assuming presidency, Duterte has sought to downplay Manila’s maritime dispute with Beijing in exchange for improved ties with the world’s sec-

ond largest economy.

Duterte has also refused to flaunt the Philippines’ victory against China in a United Nations-backed arbitration court in 2016 which invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims to the waters.

But the President defended his approach, saying Manila cannot yet stand up to Beijing, whose military and economy were far superior.

Duterte said he would invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty with the US and ask the country’s long-time ally to send its Seventh Fleet to the disputed waters for a confrontation with Chinese forces.

The Philippines claims parts of the South China Sea within its exclusive economic zone and calls it the West Philippine Sea. (TMT)

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IN-HOME CAREGIVERS:

ARE YOU PAID OVERTIME? If you are employed as a 24-hour caregiver, working around-the-clock to provide care and assistance to an individual inside their home, you are most likely entitled to overtime compensation. If you are paid a fixed daily rate, regardless of the actual hours you work or the quality and quantity of work you perform, you are not receiving overtime compensation and likely have a valuable claim for wage theft. This is true whether you are hired directly by the care recipient or paid though a home care agency.

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

In Los Angeles County, most 24-hour caregivers must be paid a minimum of $417.45 per day to comply with the requirements of the DWBR. The first 9-hours of work should be paid at the legal minimum wage rate in Los Angeles of $13.25 per hour, which equals $119.25. Then, for the remaining 15 hours, the law requires overtime payments at a rate of $19.88 per hour, which amounts to an additional $298.20.

Unfortunately, in actual practice, most caregivers working in Los Angeles receive far less than the applicable minimum, often earning as little as $160 to $240 per day. A 24-hour caregiver in Los Angeles who is earning less than $417.45 per day likely has a very valuable claim for wage theft.

MVP, Isko ink deal for free WiFi

MANILA — Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT)’s mobile unit Smart will provide free WiFi access in six areas in Manila under a deal it signed with the city government yesterday.

PLDT president Manuel V. Pangilinan and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno inked an agreement for the installation of free WiFi. Pangilinan said free WiFi can be accessed for 30 minutes per day in the following areas: Manila city hall, Ospital ng Maynila, Tondo Medical Center, Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center, Unibersidad de Manila and Museo Pambata.

He said WiFi access would also be installed in other areas in the city.

“We are happy to work with Mayor Moreno in helping provide connectivity to the city and bring the benefits of the internet to more Filipinos,” Pangilinan said.

He said PLDT-Smart also supports the local government’s project to install closed-circuit television cameras all over the city.

Pangilinan also offered to donate his personal money for the construction of a fountain near the Bonifacio Shrine.

Moreno thanked Pangilinan for his generosity.

The mayor said the free Wifi would boost the city’s efforts to ease doing business and processing of documents at city hall.

(The Philippine Star)

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

Your pre-determined salary does not compensate you, at all, for the 15 daily overtime hours you work. So, each day, you accrue $450 of unpaid overtime wages. Employers, who willfully fail to pay an employee the requisite overtime compensation, are also subject to liquidated damages, which could add an additional $165.00 per day to the wage theft claim. Plus, the law provides for interest, attorneys fees, and penalties.

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

Caregivers, who are victims of wage theft, may recover their unpaid wages going back 4 years from the date a lawsuit is filed in court. We have helped many caregivers file claims against their former employers. Even if you last worked several years ago, you still have time to pursue a claim.

The one exception is if the care recipient patient has passed away. In that instance, a claim against

the care recipient’s estate must be filed within 1 year of their passing, or sooner if an estate has been opened.

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

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DOH declares national dengue epidemic MANILA — The soaring number of dengue cases in several regions of the country has prompted the Department of Health to declare a national dengue epidemic Tuesday.

DOH announced a state of national dengue epidemic less than a month after the agency had declared national dengue alert.

From January 1 to July 20, 2019, there have been 146,062 cases of the mosquito-borne disease recorded, with 622 of those cases leading to death.

This is 98% higher than the cases documented in the same period last year, DOH said.

Figures from the DOH showed that Western Visayas had the most number of cases with 23,330. It was followed by CALABARZON with 16,515 cases, Zamboanga Peninsula with 12,317 cases, Northern Mindanao with 11,455 cases and SOCCSKSARGEN with 11,083 cases.

Seven regions—CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol, Western Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao—have exceeded the epidemic threshold for the past

three consecutive weeks.

Meanwhile, Ilocos region, Central Visayas and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao have exceeded the alert threshold level.

Health chief Francisco Duque III said it is important to declare a national epidemic to identify where localized response is needed and enable local government units to use their quick response to address the situation.

The Health agency also launched “Sabayang 4 o’clock Habit para Deng-get Out”—which aims to search and destroy of mosquito breeding sites—as one of its interventions to prevent and control the disease.

Decision on Dengvaxia Duque said the DOH will decide within the next two weeks whether the government will re-introduce Dengvaxia— the controversial first vaccine licensed to protect against the mosquito-borne virus.

“The status of Dengvaxia as a vaccine has been permanently revoked.

We are in possession of appeal from

Sanofi Pasteur and we have to go over the documents. It’s quite voluminous.

It will take a little bit more time to go over this,” he said.

Malacañang said President Rodrigo Duterte to the recommendation of DOH on calls to bring back Dengvaxia.

The Health chief, however, said the vaccine manufactured by French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi Pasteur is not cost-effective and not recommended for outbreak response.

“This vaccine does not squarely address the most vulnerable group, which is the five to nine years of age,” he added.

At the tailend of 2017, the government stopped the mass immunization program after Sanofi Pasteur had disclosed that Dengvaxia may cause “severe dengue” if given to those without prior exposure to the virus.

In February 2019, the certificate of product registration of Dengvaxia was revoked. The Food and Drug Administration cited the drugmaker’s failure to submit post-approval commitment documents as the reason.

(Philstar.com)

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Duterte approves P4.1-T 2020 budget MANILA — President Duterte has approved the P4.1-trillion national budget proposal for 2020, paving the way for its timely submission to Congress and possibly its enactment by October this year as planned.

Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo announced the approval of the national budget proposal following the 40th Cabinet meeting the other night.

“We wish to inform the public that President Duterte, together with the members of the Cabinet, approved tonight (Monday) the P4.1-trillion national budget for fiscal year 2020,” Panelo said in a statement before dawn Tuesday.

“We assure everyone that our people’s money, with education receiving the biggest slice of the budget, followed by public works, transportation and health, will be spent wisely to reach a state of vibrant economy that will be felt by the citizenry,” Panelo said.

Newly appointed budget chief and former Davao City administrator Wendel Avisado was at the Cabinet meeting – his first – when the allocation program for next year was approved by the President.

The proposed appropriation is higher than the P3.757-trillion budget for this year.

“This budget proposal is designed to respond to the needs of the majority of our countrymen longing to be uprooted from the decades of want of basic necessities, inadequate supply of basic services, lack of infrastructure required to spur economic growth, absence of accountability on government coffers, vexing bureaucratic rigmarole, deprived education and unchanged poverty and geared to achieve a more peaceful and progressive Philippines where the living standards of Filipinos are raised,” Panelo pointed out.

Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said Congress expects to receive the budget program from Malacañang next week or between Aug. 16 and 20 as previously agreed upon with executive officials.

At the Cabinet meeting on Monday, Land Bank of the Philippines’ president and CEO Cecilia Borromeo and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III discussed the bank’s action plan to intensify lending to the agriculture sector.

The President wanted the National Economic and Development Authority to do a study – together with the Department of Agrarian Reform – on the impact of amending Memorandum Circular No. 28, which allows farmers to use their Certificate of Land Ownership Award as an instrument to obtain loans but with restrictions.

Also at the meeting, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) commissioner Ceasar Dulay and deputy commissioner Arnel Guballa shared updates on the tax collection from Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO).

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Yellow Lane Policy dry run worsens EDSA traffic

DUTERTE Coordinating Agency and Department of Labor and Employment, Panelo said the government was able to issue tax identification numbers to foreign workers, and as a result collect taxes from them. The Department of Foreign Affairs expects collection of P2 billion from POGO operations.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones, for her part, discussed the department’s aim of reaching out to farflung schools through its Last Mile Schools Program.

Revenue source needed In preparation for the presentation of the budget, Cayetano said he is rushing the organization of the committee on appropriations and the committee on ways and means.

“We cannot pass the budget without accompanying revenue measures,” he said.

He added he would also confer with appropriations committee chairman Isidro Ungab “regarding the scheduling of hearings.”

“One of our innovations is that we will have more simultaneous hearings and we will ask the congressmen to focus on certain areas, rather than one congressman attending five to eight hearings. I’ll ask them to hone their expertise in two-three hearings,” he added.

Cayetano pointed out that the House would hold hearings on Thursdays and Fridays, if necessary, to meet its self-imposed deadline of approving the proposed 2020 budget before Congress goes on its first recess on Oct. 5.

He stressed that the House and the Senate would avoid the three-month delay that marred the enactment of the 2019 outlay.

Ungab said his committee would hold one hearing on the macro-economic parameters President Duterte’s economic managers used in putting together the P4.1-trillion budget proposal.

“After that, we could ask the subcommittees to go full-blast on their examination of the proposals of their assigned agencies. We will definitely pass the budget on time,” he said.

“The House will try to approve the budget by Oct. 5,” ways and means committee chairman Rep. Joey Salceda said at a press conference after Monday’s meeting.

Salceda also said that as agreed with executive officials, Congress would focus on priority bills – alcohol tax bill, public service law amendment bill, bill creating Department of Overseas Filipino Workers and the corporate income tax and incentives rationalization act (CITIRA).

Sen. Panfilo Lacson, meanwhile, vowed to scrutinize the 2020 budget program as the administration-dominated House of Representatives is poised to speed up passage of the national expenditure program measure.

“Of course, I for one will be there to scrutinize as I always do. I’ll not be remiss in our duty to scrutinize the budget,” Lacson said.

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THE Metro Manila Development Authority ordered the dry run of Yellow Lane Policy to ease the traffic, however, buses were seen hardly moving in EDSA on Wednesday.

“That’s the policy that we need to implement so we could discipline the drivers to stay on their lane.” said MMDA EDSA traffic chief Bong Nebrija.

Both city and provincial buses instructed to stay on the yellow lane only, causing buses to occupy several lanes, blocking several lanes for motorists as a result.

The policy instructs the bus drivers to only use two lanes to ease EDSA congestion.

The MMDA started the implementation of the policy on Monday despite the halt order issued by Quezon City court. (mb.com.ph)

MSN.COM the passage of the budget, Lacson said there is no guarantee that would happen.

“It depends. Don’t tinker with it and it will get passed easily. But if we see budgets of agencies getting moved and reappearing in districts, then we can’t promise that they’ll be approved right away,” he said in Filipino. “It’s on them to pass the budget on time or not.”

Lacson said he has been vocal about the need to scrutinize the proposed national budget, which is the lifeblood of a nation.

He cited as an example the reported overstocking of medicines at the Department of Health amounting to P3 billion in taxpayers’ money. The losses could be higher, he said.

(The Philippine Star)

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PRIVATIZING CORRECTIONAL SERVICE RA 10575 otherwise known as the Bureau of Corrections Act of 2013 should be sent back to Congress for amendment. While the law has not yet been fully implemented as a result of deficient technical requirements, there is wisdom in reviewing the legislative piece if only to enhance the mandate for which it was intended to be.

The amendment should include options by national government to privatize a part, a segment or the whole of correctional agency. As it were, while the entire correctional administration is governed by government, there were certain areas which eventually became privatized like food preparation and security consultancy. This may also expand into technical and certain important part of correctional service to include even the principal mandate of safekeeping and rehabilitation. These should be legislated.

There is truth in the increase of efficiency and competence when private sector management is applied in an exclusively public sector domain.

At most, when private management is applied, there is no politics of accommodation noted. As a matter of fact, there will be no politics at all in the entire configuration of the activity. Well, except for the fact that the head of the institution is duly recommended by the Department of Justice and subsequently to be appointed by

the President.

Furthermore, if this particular field is to be privatized, it pays to review the law that defined other corrective services too like the jail system, probation and parole supervision.

In other countries especially in Texas, USA and Canada, most of the county jails are administered privately. In Japan, probation and parole supervision is conducted by volunteers.

These countries, developed as they are, have economized and at the same time made efficient correctional services.

In the mid-1990s, our correctional system explored the possibility of a semi-privatized approach. South Korea picked it up as one of the best practices. We have never extended, much more so improved on it. Meanwhile, South Korea is in the full privatization scheme already.

In some African states, there were even alternative approaches, mostly along community based, where imprisonment is no longer effectively applied for some offenders. Some countries went further by decriminalizing offenses especially victimless crimes.

Over here, we act as if we have unlimited resources to contain and sustain correctional administration to its successful end. Govern-

ment pays for everything as if it has a generous resource brimming with funds. Worst, it could not even increase the salary and allowances of its workers beyond what is required as standard.

Government even pledged to build a multibillion-peso structure, a state-of-the-art prison to address congestion when it could not even sustain the rehabilitation of storm ravaged provinces in the Visayas. In fact, prison congestion can be resolved simply by transferring prisoners from congested penal establishments to other penal colonies with less financial exposure on the part of government.

Over here, we have a penchant for cornering infra projects one after another without contemplating on economy. Our sense of problem resolution at times is diluted by our weakness for transactional considerations.

Privatizing correctional service is not only economical and efficient; it is even more preferred when it comes to an effective delivery of criminal justice services in the field of corrections. It is, as a matter of course, the proper step towards a more efficient correctional administration.

How does The Bond Market Affect Mortgage Interest Rates?

BOND market a mystery to you? You're not stupid, and you're not alone. The bond market -- which is really several markets: The Treasury bond market, the corporate bond market and the municipal bond market, to name three -- is a tough nut to crack. What with prices and yields moving in op-

posite directions, basis points and the yield curve, to say nothing of spreads and duration.

Believe it, the Bond Market is what i follow every single morning I wake up since I have been in the mortgage industry. The bond market is my direct indicator of mortgage rates. If the 10-year bond goes up or down by .05% or more then the mortgage pricing will adjust accordingly.

Let me guide you in understanding the Bond Market.

What Moves the Bond Market?

The bond market moves when expectations change about economic growth and inflation.

Unlike stocks, whose future earnings are anyone's guess, bonds make fixed payments for a certain period of time. Investors decide how much to pay for a given bond (that is, for a stream of fixed payments of a certain length) based on how much they expect inflation to erode the value of those fixed payments.

The higher their expectations of inflation, the less they will pay for bonds.

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Are Interest Rates and Yields the Same Thing?

They can be. "Yield" has a very specific meaning, while "interest rate" is used more loosely. A bond's yield is its annualized return, depending on its coupon rate, the time remaining until it matures, and the price paid for it.

"Interest rate" is sometimes used to refer to a bond's coupon rate, which is fixed. But "interest rates" can also refer generally to the cost of money, which will differ depending on the borrower and the term of the loan, and which are indicated by bond yields. When bond prices are rising, lowering their yields, interest rates are falling.

Here is the link between the two uses of the term: Yields, which are a function of market prices for existing bonds, determine the coupon rates that borrowers will have to pay on new bonds.

Treasury yields are the most basic (and

the lowest) of all interest rates because for all intents and purposes, there is no creditworthiness component. The U.S. government, which issues Treasury bonds, notes and bills, is considered a safe bet to make all payments in full and on time.

How is the Bond Market Affected by the Stock Market, and Vice Versa?

There are no hard and fast rules here, just guidelines. And the markets don't play by all of the guidelines all of the time. Depending on the circumstances, investors pick and choose.

Typically, 1: Low interest rates are good for the stock market, and high interest rates are bad for the stock market. So, when bond prices rise (yields fall), stock prices should rise too, and when bond prices fall (yields rise), stock prices should also fall.

Typically, 2: Rising stock prices can lead to higher inflation and falling stock prices can lead to lower inflation. So, when stock prices rise, bond prices should fall (yields rise), and when stock prices fall, bond prices should rise (yields fall).

Consumer confidence is key because spending by consumers (as opposed to spending by companies or the government) is the majority of U.S. economic activity.

Typically, 3: When stock prices are falling quickly and hard, investors may "park" money in the bond market, causing bond prices to rise.

Yahoo! Finance offers reasonably good daily and intraday charts of Treasury yields. The quotes are actually based on options listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, but they match the Treasury yields.

Normally, investors demand higher yields on long-term bonds than on short-term ones because over a longer period of time, inflation can have a larger impact. But if investors believe that the inflation rate will drop, and maybe even turn into deflation, in which prices are falling, they may be willing to buy long-term bonds at lower yields than short-term ones.

If you believe that the economy is entering a deflationary phase, in which prices will fall because demand is weak, you probably expect that the Fed will aggressively cut short-term interest rates to stimulate economic activity. In that case, short-term bond yields should fall in tandem, once again dropping below long-term yields. Investors in short-term bonds would face the prospect of reinvesting at those new lower rates. If they had bought long-term bonds, they would not face that problem.

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DISCLOSURE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF OVERSEAS ASSETS IN DIVORCE

Are Your Debts Growing Faster Than Your Income?

ARE your growing debts starting to worry you and cause you sleepless nights? Are you trying hard to pay what you can every month but feel like you’re just running on a treadmill and not getting anywhere? Do you dread getting those credit card statements every month knowing that you don’t have the money to pay them?

According to a recent study, about one-third of households in this country are either just barely making it or are having trouble paying their debts each month. The Federal Reserve Board reports that consumer credit card debt is now about $1.1 trillion! In the last decade, credit card debt has increased 81 percent while the average family’s income grew only by 9%. This is scary.

If you are like the rest of the population and your debts are growing a lot faster than your income, how can you avoid debt from creeping up on you? The banks and the credit card companies know that when income is short, most people will resort to loans and credit cards to make up for the shortage in income.

So now you know why consumer credit card debt is steadily increasing. Unless you get a handle on your finances and control your borrowing, before you know it, you would be buried in debt and it would be difficult for you to get out.

A lot of people owe so much in credit card debt that they will never pay off their debts in this lifetime. What’s sad is that because these people are just so used to being in debt, they have reached a point where they don’t even realize what their debts are actually costing them. So, like robots, they just continue to work long hours, sometimes 2-3 jobs just so they could continue to make the banks richer with the interest that they are paying on their debts. These people have zero savings and no money for unexpected emergencies. Any unexpected disruption of income can turn into a major catastrophe.

Financial planners tell us that we should try to keep our debtto-income ratio below 36% (about 28% for housing and 8% for other recurring debt payments). To calculate your own ratio, divide your total monthly debt payments by your total monthly gross income. In your monthly debt payments, include your mortgage, car, loan and credit card payments. What do you get? What I usually find is that some people are way above this amount, sometimes as much as 70-80%!!!! And then they wonder why they never have enough money for food, utilities and other basic living expenses.

If your debts are out of control and you need help in figuring out what your options are, we can help you explore all your non-bankruptcy and bankruptcy alternatives. Bankruptcy is not always the solution to debt problems. If it is, we will explain to you how this may be your best option in getting a fresh financial start so you can start rebuilding your credit. If you have other options available, I will point them out to you as well if they are worth considering. Bankruptcy should be your last option, not the first.

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IN a divorce proceeding, people sometimes have a misconception that the only assets or properties that have to disclose assets and properties situated in California. Even worst, sometimes parties even think that since an asset or property is situated in a different country or state, that property is not community property and not subject to division in California family court.

One has to understand the general community property presumption in California. Property acquired before marriage is the acquiring spouse's separate property, as is property obtained during marriage that can be traced to a premarital acquisition. Family.Code. § 770(a). Rents, issues and profits” of separate property are separate property. All property acquired during marriage and before separation, other than by gift or inheritance, is presumptively community property. Family Code §§ 760, 771(a), 772; Marriage of Bonds (2000) 24 C4th 1, 12, 99 CR2d 252, 258; Marriage of Lehman (1998) 18 C4th 169, 177, 74 CR2d 825, 828.

Pursuant to Family.Code. § 760, community personal or real property is consistently defined no matter where situated. Family Code §760 defines “Community property” as “Except as otherwise provided by statute, all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.” As such, out-of-state community property is community property for all purposes, including intraspousal management and control fiduciary obligations. It does not matter if the property is located in another state or another country.

For the same reason, the parties to a divorce case is required to disclose all property, separate and community, including those outside the state.

During the marriage, the parties' fiduciary duties require full and accurate disclosure of true and full information affecting community property transactions. FamilyCode. §§ 721(b), 1100(e). In addition, disclosure duties arise upon separation in anticipation of dissolution, nullity or legal separation. The post-separation disclosure duties extend to all assets and liabilities in which either party has or may have an interest or obligation, regardless of community or separate property characterization, and to current earnings, accumulations and expenses.

These duties “arise without reference to any wrongdoing.” Family.Code. §§ 721(b), 2100(c), 2102(a)(1); Marriage of Feldman (2007) 153 CA4th 1470, 1475–1476, 64 CR3d 29, 33; Marriage of Brewer & Federici (2001) 93 CA4th 1334, 1342–1344, 113 CR2d 849, 854–855. Parties to a divorce case has a duty to provide full and accurate disclosure of all assets and debts including those in other states and other countries. Failure to disclose could result to certain legal consequences to the non-disclosing parties including sanctions and attorney’s fees. If you are contemplating a divorce and you own assets and properties outside the state or country, its best to retain the representation of an experience family law attorney.

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.

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he “Masskara Festival� has long been one of the Philippines' most highly attended festivals since its inception in 1980. It became an annual tourist attraction in Bacolod and on April, 2018 the Bacolod City Council "passed a resolution approving the re-activation of the sister city relations with the City of Long Beach, California whose own legislative council endorsed its long-awaited revival through a similar process."

Last year, a delegation of Bacolod city officials visited the World Trade Center for the re-launching of the Long Beach Bacolod Sister Cities Association. The delegation was led by this writer's friend, former Los Angeles Department of Tourism head, John N. Orola, who is now Bacolod's City Administrator, along with Councilman Caesar Distrito and Councilwoman Em Legaspi-Ang, and they met with Tyler Curley, legislative deputy of Mayor Robert Garcia and Incoming Long Beach Sister Cities Chair, Richard Madeira. Thus, the Masskara Festival celebration was revitalized last year, by members of the Sister Cities Association led by Filipino community leaders in Long Beach, such as: Joe and Peggy Gamboa, Joey Montalvo, who was the head of a Negros-based advocacy group, Peter Ramirez, Anne and Angel Arambulo, Mary Barton, Sandy Orola and Albert Gamboa.

In this year's Masskara Festival celebration held on August 2, 2019 at the Bandshell Recreation Park in Long Beach, the Bacolod City delegation was composed of:

Councilwoman Em L. Ang, Gles Pallen, Liga ng mga Barangay Pres-

At the LBBA gala night, seated from left: Connie & Victor Zamora, Myrna Aquitania & Mario Kasilag; standing behind is Sandy Orola & a guest

ident & Councilor; Jhong Javier, head, local Investment Promotions, Tere Manalili, Executive Asst,.to the City Mayor, Danny Dangcalan, City PIO; Engr. Amy Tienza, Building Administrator, Steve Geocardin, Legislative Asst., and Christy Lynn Balladares, Tourism Liaison Officer.

As mentioned, the Masskara Festival was established in 1980,

and as described by a local Bacolodnon, whom this writer met at the Gala event, the festival "begun when the villagers in Bacolod were having an economic crisis, while the livelihood of the local people was sugar cane farming. During that time, the price of sugar was at an all-time low, due to the invention of sugar substitutes, similar to the fructose corn syrup in the United States. In addition to its economic

crisis, there was a boat called MV Don Juan which sank at the same time, where 700 Filipinos, including the city's villagers perished in the tragedy. So, in order to resist their grief, the local government. along with the villagers, held a 'festival of smiles' in the hope that the villagers in the city can be resilient and survive even the most difficult moments in their lives. " CONT. ON PAGE 17

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exy star Ellen Adarna has reportedly split up and fallen out of love with partner John Lloyd Cruz because he allegedly became “too weird” for her.

According to a report

by TV5’s MJ Marfori last Thursday, Ellen allegedly told a friend that she broke up with the actor because she cannot anymore withstand his “weirdness.”

The actress has reportedly found the actor too eccentric that she requested a Temporary Protection Order to keep John Lloyd away from her and son Elias Modesto.

Reports said the celebrity couple’s relationship has been on the rocks even before Elias’ birthday last month. After their son’s birthday,

the two allegedly agreed to just keep a co-parenting relationship for their son’s sake.

In one of his recent Instagram posts, John Lloyd appeared to have posted a photo of Elias and himself seemingly sporting a new haircut.

The image, though, shows a man and a baby with their backs turned away from the camera as they viewed an artwork. The post has been captioned “hbd pox,” and might be referring to his birthday greeting for his son.

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ment editor Salve Asis’ “super reliable source," Ellen just woke up one day realizing that she no longer wants to be with the “One More Chance” star.

Ellen was last seen vacationing in Bangkok, Thailand with Elias.

so, actors may have a deeper understanding of their roles, “para mas lumalim ka. Hindi porket sinabi nila na businessman ka, it doesn’t automatically mean he is happy with his life, you may be successful in business, but you’re not in your love life, personal life,” he said. “Sometimes, you have to create your own (circumstances) for your character.”

When it comes to romantic relationships, does age matter?

“For me, it doesn’t,” said Marco. “You can fall in love with someone kahit anong age yan. Age is not really important for me, unless na lang kapag minor. Siyempre ibang usapan na kapag minor. For me, age is just a number. Sometimes, you can find someone older and mature… para sa akin, kahit kanino tumibok ang puso ko… even if she is 40 years old or 35 years old, you can’t say no to it (love) right away.” Yes, love knows no boundaries, it knows no age.

“For me, I don’t really look for love,” he added.

“I just wait for it. For the meantime, habang wala pa (that I’m not yet committed to someone), I will focus on my work. Now, I just want to focus (on my career) na wala akong iniisip. For example, if you have a girlfriend, minsan kailangan mong magpaalam (You need to consult her on the work that you do like) ‘Can I do this role? Can I do this scene?’ What if she says, ‘You can’t.’” Once Marco has found that mood for love and that lucky girl, he will find time for it and for her. (The Philippine Star)

She was also with her pal and “Kadenang Ginto” star Beauty Gonzalez and the actress' daughter, including good friend Vito Selma.

John Lloyd, on the other hand, was reportedly in Vietnam while Ellen spent the time away in Thailand.

The two have been on showbiz hiatus since 2017 and have not confirmed reports about their relationship and split.

(Philstar.com) T:4.75”

JULIA Barretto broke her silence about the controversy surrounding the break-up of Gerald Anderson and Bea Alonzo.

In an Instagram message addressed to Bea on Tuesday, Julia denied any involvement in the break-up of the showbiz couple.

"I would like to disassociate myself from the break up of Bea and Gerald.

Their issues are entirely their own," Julie wrote.

A cryptic post on Instagram by Bea sparked the break-up rumors with Gerald, with fans tagging Julia as being involved. Gerald and Julia starred in a movie earlier this year.

In an interview, Bea said that she and Gerald never formally broke up, adding they simply just stopped communicating. Gerald has said that there is no third party in their split.

The daughter of Marjorie Barretto also confirmed that she had split up from her erstwhile boyfriend, Joshua Garcia, for four months before the rumors began.

To Bea, Julia had some choice words.

"Your heartbreak should have been a private matter, but you have selfishly turned it into something of national concern," Julia said.

"Bea, you wanted to keep your hands clean by not mentioning me in your controversial post, but with a click of your finger, in your sly way, you have charged everybody to destroy me FOR YOU." Julia claimed that Bea "encouraged a culture of hate" against her, calling it "downright bullying."

"You can play victim all you want, but I refuse to be your victim."

The Instagram post marked the first time Julia has spoken up about the issue. (GMA News)

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The actor gladly joined The STAR in its booth for a Facebook live and granted a oneon-one.

Although he has tried his hands at comedy, drama and some hybrid genres, Marco said he wishes to topbill an action-packed project. One which is replete with fights, car chases and stunts. You know similar to those movies that launched the careers of Robin Padilla, Sen. Bong Revilla, Jeric Raval and Victor Neri.

“I really want to do action, gusto ko yung role na fighter, like an MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter,” he said. “I really want to train for that also. (I’m game) basta anything action.”

Asked about a particular narrative he has in mind to place his dream character in, Marco replied, “Well, nothing in particular, anything action. Gusto ko talaga (action).” Well, Marco Gumabao (Garage Magazine) given his physique is going in an interview with and drive (to take on this The STAR. “I’m happy. Hindi genre and bring his acting to naman ako nagmamadali, the next level), Marco could I’m happy and I’m not in a do a Brad Pitt-inspired role rush na gusto kong sumikat in Fight Club (with Edward agad and to get all the good Norton as bored individuals roles right away… I want who engage in underground (to take things) slowly but fights to break away from surely. So, I’m really happy the routines of life) or a with the rate (my career) is good-looking MMA fighter going.” with an intriguing past.

Marco was one of the Actors, Marco agreed, Viva Artists Agency talents need to create the backwho graced the two-day ground for their characrecently-concluded Viva ters, especially in rare Convention (VivaCon) 2019, cases where writers do not wherein this newspaper was provide the base informaamong the media partners. tion for their roles. By doing

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COULD actor John Lloyd Cruz be lurking from Ellen Adarna’s closet?

Marco takes showbiz career slowly but surely

arco Gumabao is a dreamboat with acting chops. His roles in Los Bastardos, Para Sa Broken Hearted, Aurora and the upcoming Just A Stranger all point out to his ability to become a bida, kontrabida or both (bida-kontrabida). The local tinseltown has been generous in giving him the ground to play meaty roles on the small and big screens.

“All I can say is, I’ve been in showbusiness for eight years now, for the past two to four years lang talaga totally (ko ito) na(tutukan),” said Marco of the rate his career

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Presented yearly by the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), PANAta is the premier recognition program for standout brand building campaigns in the country. It gives merit to advertisers that effectively utilize marketing communications to build their brand and grow their business.

“All Globe corporate campaigns are now geared towards advocacies that directly contribute to the company’s sustainability development goals (SDGs) commitment. Anchored from our company’s purpose of treating people right to create a Globe of good, the #SeeYouTomorrow campaign for instance addresses SDG #3 which is to ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages,” says Yoly Crisanto, Globe Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP for Corporate Communications.

Globe also bagged honors for its CSR efforts by winning two awards under the Excellence in Brand CSR category: a Silver for #SeeYouTomorrow, a Bronze for the #TimePlease Volunteer Program, and another Silver for its National Teachers’ Month Campaign.

As a leading telco provider in the country, Globe hopes to empower customers not only through the services it provides, but also through the impact of its game changing campaigns. It won two trophies for Excellence in Customer Empowerment: a Silver for #SeeYouTomorrow and a Bronze for #TimePlease.

The #SeeYouTomorrow campaign made waves last year with a heartwarming video that takes viewers into the world of a person battling depression, from the perspective of someone closely

affected by the person suffering. There is value in the story presented through the video, but more than the powerful execution, it sends a message of hope and encourages the 3.3 million Filipinos suffering from depression, to seek assistance by calling HOPELINE, toll-free.

Launched in May 2018, Time Please is a nationwide volunteering program that matches individuals or groups of volunteers with volunteering opportunities anywhere in the country. Over 9.5 million hours volunteer hours were pledged in within the span of two months through the online volunteer registration portal developed by Globe.

Another Globe advocacy that won in PANAta was National Teacher’s Month campaign which kicked off in September last year with a video that pays tribute to teachers. The #IbaKaTeacher video sheds light on the seemingly insurmountable challenges of engaging in such a profession.

As moving they were, the social media and video components were but smaller parts of the whole.

Globe’s National Teacher’s Day campaign gave hundreds of private and public school teachers the opportunity to join workshops as well as a threeweek professional training program. Globe also provided Internet connectivity and mobile tech equipment to qualifying schools.

A total of 130 entries were submitted for consideration to this year’s PANAta awards and only 74 qualified for the shortlist. The awarding ceremonies were held last July 19 at the Marquis Events Place in BGC. Globe’s multiple victories show that market share and service delivery are not the only factors that define a brand. Engaging customers and adding value to their everyday lives are crucial to brand-building, and one way of doing this is through crafting thought-provoking yet moving marketing communication campaigns.

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If Charo’s love life would be featured in MMK – 5 things it could reveal

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t may not seem like it at first glance, but for Charo Santos-Concio, a decorated actress and a formidable media executive, life was not always easy. This is especially true when it came to her love life.

When she met her husband Cesar Concio Jr., times were different and they had their work cut out for them.

Charo opened up about her love story in one of Sun Life’s newest short films that feature the company’s celebrity ambassadors. In a film she personally penned, Charo lovingly recalled how their love blossomed in the most unexpected ways.

Watching the film, we couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like if Charo’s love life was featured in her own show, “Maalala Mo Kaya.” Several revelations will unfold, and we listed down some of them:

1. That Charo sees beyond the surface

Charo is a complex woman, one who has earned all her stripes and has won many battles, even in love.

Acting takes a lot of skill and intelligence, aided by huge amounts of empa-

a conversation, someone well-traveled and able to muse about culture, art, and history.

It is with these same merits that Cesar hit the right notes when they went to Europe for a vacation with friends. She had found a teacher in him, a confidante, and an inspiration. The 24-year gap between them never mattered.

ICONIC actress and ‘Maalala Mo Kaya’ host Charo Santos-Concio opened up about her love story in one of Sun Life’s newest short films that feature the company’s celebrity ambassadors. Photo Release

3. That their wedding shocked Manila society

Many Filipinos are sticklers for the conventional, especially in the earlier decades. Cesar had the odds stacked against him then, being 24 years older and separated with kids.

Naturally, when they were married on November 9, 1983, it came as a surprise to many. If it happened today, it would’ve been a field day for everyone on social media.

4. That true love endures

Charo was adamant when it came to their true and honest love, so the both of them held their own.

She recalls what Cesar shared to her about the great artist, Michaelangelo, who once said, “Every block of stone has a sculpture inside. The task of the sculptor is WHEN Charo Santos and Cesar Concio Jr. married on to discover it.”

November 9, 1983, it came as a surprise to many. If it Much like Michaelhappened today, it would’ve been a field day for everyone angelo’s sculptures on social media. Photo Release that were molded, carved, and chiseled into life over time, thy—because these are what you need to Charo’s love for Cesar was strengthened internalize a character. By this alone, one by inspiration, wisdom, truth, and a lifelearns to be more discerning of people time of possibilities. and different situations.

He had evolved into her greatest love.

In this regard, Charo stands high in the ranks. She has proven her mettle, having worked with fi lm legends like Mike de Leon, Lino Brocka, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, and Lav Diaz, not to mention narrating people’s stories in “Maalaala Mo Kaya” for over two decades now.

So it’s no wonder that, when she met Cesar, she knew she was in for something precious and lasting.

2. That Charo doesn’t judge based on age

Far from it. She is, rather, a fan of engaging and mature minds that can hold

5. That it helps to have a partner for life

Two sons, three grandkids, and almost four decades of love story, their marriage remains intact. Their love continues to grow every day, and will surely do so for all the days to come.

This is how a lifetime partner should be—one that makes you appreciate the value of life and everything it has to offer; one that lets you have the courage to face the future head on because they’re there through good and bad.

(Philstar.com)

IN a film she personally penned, Charo lovingly recalled how their love blossomed in the most unexpected ways, even with 24 years of age gap. Photo Release

GERALD ANDERSON IS NOW PART OF THE ARMY’S RESERVE FORCE MANILA—Gerald Anderson is now part of the Army as a reservist after completing a short training course at Camp Tecson in San Miguel town, Bulacan, it was revealed this Friday.

According to ABS-CBN News' MJ Felipe, the actor took a 3-day skills training course for soldiers.

Matteo Guidicelli, an army reservist, too, after graduating as a scout ranger back in June, was one of his instructors.

It was said to be part of his preparation for his role in the upcoming series, "A Soldier's Heart." Co-stars Elmo Magalona, Yves Flores, and Nash Aguas also took and finished the same course.

On his Instagram Stories, Anderson shared plenty of clips from their

apparent graduation party.

This is not the first time Anderson underwent military training. He did so back in 2017 for the indie action film "AWOL." This development came just days after he had spoken up about his breakup with Bea Alonzo, his girlfriend for 3 years.

He denied that she had an affair with young actress Julia Barretto during the relationship, and insisted that she and Alonzo broke up mainly because of a series of fights they had.

There is currently no known release date for "A Soldier's Heart."

(ABS-CBN News)

Gerald Anderson, Elmo Magalona, Nash Aguas, Yves Flores and Jerome Ponce holding their certificates after finishing a 3-day Soldier’s Skills Orientation Training in Camp Tecson San Miguel, Bulacan. They graduated as Private Reservists of the Philippine Army.

LIGHTHOUSE... From page 12 Thus, the Masskara Festival's name was derived from the word 'mass' which meant 'crowd,' and 'kara' which meant face; therefore, "Masskara" meant 'crowded face' or 'masks for many faces.'

History has it that the Masskara Festival was conceived by the Art Association of Bacolod (AAB), whose mission is to "creatively organize a street dance parade," where the participant dancers wear smiling face masks, colorful costumes and accessories, the message of which is 'being happy despite their tragedy.' The festival is celebrated with colorfully masked dancers in the streets of Bacolod to the rhythm of Latin beat music and is annually held in October.

The highly-attended Gala Night and

Awards Program at the Long Beach Marriott on Friday, August, 2, 2019 was chaired by LBBA President Peter Ramirez, with keynote speaker, Jeremy Potash and entertainment was provided by FASO Musical Director Robert Shroder and professional singer and actress, Camellia Tolentino. Some of the awardees were: International Media Achievement Award, Henni Espinosa, ABS - CBN Reporter; Lifetime Achievement Award, Senator Manny Pacquiao; Nathan Fasching, Maikee Pronda, Michael Keith, Leo Gaje, Jamie Yancovitz and Romeo O. Garcia. The evening's emcees were: Marilen Coughenour and Ferdinand Soriano.

Highlight of the evening was the colorful performance of ten (10) Mass-

kara Dancers from Bacolod composed of: Joenem Casbuena, team leader and dancers: John Ray Alulod, Airick Bayking, Joenel Buenaventura, Alvin Cardiente, Mark Philip Lamirez, Richard Lopez, Nestle Nemes, Angie Tacadao and Jang Ca-agoy.

The Sister Cities of Long Beach, Inc. (SCLB) is the organization which promotes “mutually beneficial cooperation between the citizens of Long Beach and those cities of other nations through its affiliation with the Sister Cities International. Its mission is to promote peace, through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation through exchanges of people, ideas and information, relating to issues of interest that may include economic, social, cultural, educational,

municipal, environmental, professional, technical and youth concerns."

The City of Long Beach has been involved in the Sister City International Program since 1961. Currently, the city prides itself with the active participation of Sister Cities relations worldwide, namely: Russia, Sochi, Cambodia, Mombasa, Phnom Penh, Kenya, Yokkaichi, Japan, Qingdao, China and of course, Bacolod, Philippines.

Our gratitude goes to Sandy Orola for inviting us to this year's Masskara Festival. It was indeed a stunning display of astonishing exotic dancing, full of gaiety and merriment to the delight of all the guests swaying to its great Latin beat! Congratulations to LBBA for such a successful event! CHEERS!

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Filipino LGBT group makes waves at Amsterdam Canal Pride AMSTERDAM — Amid a colorful and vi- among 80 boats that joined the parade. brant sea of spectators celebrating the This year’s theme was “Remember the 2019 Amsterdam Pride, familiar Filipi- Past, Create the Future” in commemorano chants echoed from the balangay-in- tion of the Stonewall riots, which broke spired boat sailing through the narrow out in New York 50 years ago.

The Balangay symbolizes the historcanals of the old city.

I can still hear the sound of the mega- ic roots of the many Filipinos living in phone in my head: “Mabuhay ang LGBT Europe. It also represents the unity and communities sa buong mundo! Mabuhay solidarity of Filipino LGBTs in Europe as they push for equality and acceptance in ang Pilipinas!”

I was lucky to be part of this histor- the society.

Showcasing the rich culture of the ic event as a volunteer. It’s hard to put a word to the entire experience, but if I Philippines, the costumes were inspired have to describe it, the word “Pride” pret- by various Filipino tribes and community much sums it up. ties. Some costumes also borrowed from It is an honor to participate in such a certain themes such as Filipiniana and significant part of history, not only be- the Ati-atihan festival.

Sta. Brigida wore a traditional Datu cause it was the first Filipino boat to participate in the Amsterdam Gay Pride, it outfit designed and created by Cebu dealso signifies an increasing diversity in signer Monch Ceballos.

LGBT communities in Europe and around the world.

For the first time, LGBT Filipinos were officially represented in a Pride event in Europe, bringing important community issues forward: HIV awareness, marriage equality, and the fight against LGBT discrimination.

“We want to send a message of solidarity to Filipinos living in Europe and in the Philippines that we supFilipino LGBT Europe at Amsterdam Canal Pride. port the passage of the anPhoto: Gert Bron ti-discrimination bill in the Philippines. It is high time that the Congress approves the Sexual Orientation and Gender Iden“I wore a chieftain’s outfit to symboltity and Expression (SOGIE) bill,” said ize a leader calling for action. I want to Filipino LGBT Europe chairman Chris remind the Filipinos living in Europe of Sta. Brigida. our shared heritage through featuring our country’s national costumes,” Sta. Brigida said.

The Balangay European partners and allies also The Filipino vessel won third place in Overall Execution and Boat Design joined the performance, donning Filipino

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Once in a while, while you’re sitting on the couch and enjoying a lazy day, your dog realizes he needs to run around and bark really loud, almost deafeningly. He jumps around and nudges you with his head, constantly running back and forth from the couch to the door.

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Filipino LGBT Europe’s balangay-inspired boat took 3rd place at the canal parade. Photos below. Photo: Gert Bron

costumes.

“The energy on the boat is great and I am really happy to be able to wear this wonderful costume,” said Soraya Layeb, a Dutch-Algerian volunteer.

Also aboard the Balangay is Mr. Gay World 2019 Janjep Carlos, who won the title in South Africa in May. He flew all the way from the Philippines to show his support for the Filipino LGBT community here in Europe.

“It’s a big honor for me to be able to represent the community in this event.

This is an important opportunity to commemorate the efforts of the LGBT all over the world,” Carlos said.

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More importantly it stimulates your dog better than when cooped up inside the house for long stretches of time.

Studies have also shown that walking in general, lowers blood pressure of those with Hypertension as well as regulates blood sugar-levels. Instead of walking by your lonesome, wouldn’t it encourage you to keep a healthier lifestyle by having a trusted pet by your side? A study in 2014, showed that pet owners were more likely to engage in healthy behaviors like exercise. As much as it is for your dog, it turns out that talking walks benefits parent and dogs.

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pinos’ performance told a lot more. The routine started with a call to action on HIV awareness, followed by a campaign supporting the acceptance of one’s sexual identity and marriage equality.

The performance ended with the song “Brand New Day,” showing the LGBT community’s positive outlook for legislative changes in the Philippines and in the growing support for LGBT community around the world.

It was a simple routine, but it resonated to a lot of Filipino LGBTs—even those who were just watching and cheering from the sides of the crowded streets.

Frances Lachica, who traveled all the way from Vienna to see the parade, said, “Knowing how these volunteers worked hard for months and seeing the results in person, I felt extremely proud to witness this event. It was emotionally overwhelming.” (GMA News)

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Miss Universe bet Gazini Ganados shares how she got designer’s ‘missing’ gown MANILA, Philippines — How did a gown that had been “missing” since 2015 reach Miss Universe Philippines 2019 Gazini Ganados?

It can be recalled that international Filipino designer Lesley Mobo recently posted on Facebook a series of screenshots with captions saying how surprised he was to see one of his creations, which he had been looking for since 2015, resurfaced in 2019 on the Instagram post of Gazini.

“What would u do if u… find your missing archive dress suddenly being worn by a beauty queen and u’r not even aware of it…and not even credited. I think she looks good on it… been looking for it since 2015 (how it landed there?). how can I get it back? should I buy it back? can I even buy it back?” Lesley wrote in the caption.

The London-based designer said in another post that he also received a screenshot of his “missing” dress being sold in an online store without his consent.

“Omg someone just sent this to me..someone out there is letting or selling this gown? But with a retail price? How come? Hindi naman for sale ang damit? What website is this please! Can I buy it privately?”

Lesley said.

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In an exclusive interview with Philstar.com during the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 queens’ Dairy Queen outreach activity in Philippine Children’s Medical Center on Thursday, Gazini explained how the gown landed on her.

“I had it with Anthea Bueno and BJ Pascual and my stylist for that was Pam Quinones,” she said of the photo shoot where she wore the dress.

According to the Cebuana beauty, she already asked her stylist about the dress.

“It’s about her and the designer having a miscommunication about the gown. And the designer forgot that he gave it to my stylist,” Gazini shared.

“That’s her reason and I didn’t know anything about the gown,” she clarified.

Mobo has reportedly deleted his posts as he has been in Miss Universe Philippines touch with Quinones follow2019 Gazini Ganados / ing the incident.

Philstar.com Gazini is set to compete in Miss Universe to be tentatively held on December 19 Gazini posted the photo of her wearing the in South Korea.

During the Binibining Pilipinas 2019 corodress last July 29 in her Instagram account nation night last June, she wore a pink gown with the caption, “Maayong Buntag!”

She credited BJ Pascual for the photo, An- with a plunging neckline designed by fellow thea Bueno for the makeup, Aries Manal for Cebuano, Cary Santiago.

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According to Lesley, the gown was borrowed for a photo shoot after the show and was never returned.

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Experts say kids under 2 must have ‘zero screen time’

SYDNEY — The average time that children under two are spending on electronic devices such as mobile phones and tablets is getting out of control, according to new research by Australian health experts.

Released on Wednesday in the Medical Journal of Australia, the University of Queensland study found that some young children are spending around 50 minutes a day in front of screens.

But according to guidelines laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Australian government and many other international bodies, children with developing brains aged under two years old should have zero screen time.

“We were surprised to see the rapid increase in screen time from the first month of infancy,” author of the study Associate Professor Leigh Tooth from UQ’s School of Public Health warned.

“Children are spending almost an hour per day in front of a screen before they turn one. Children under two who should not be spending any time in front of a screen,” Tooth added.

The study found that for children around three years of age, the average time spent on digital devices was 94 minutes per weekday.

“We need to let people know that young children should not be in front of a screen for long periods because there is emerging evidence this could be detrimental to their development and growth,” Tooth said.

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could be practicing and mastering a developmental skill, like skipping and jumping, over being sedentary and transfixed to a screen.”

“It’s very easy to use screen time with children because there are so many child-friendly apps and games developed for young children and parents.”

“If you give a child an iPad for 30 minutes then they’re going to be transfixed -- you can understand why parents give their children access to

screens,” she added.

Urging parents to abide by the WHO’s screen time guidelines, Tooth said it will give young children the best possible start in life.

“The guidelines are there for a reason, and that is to protect your baby’s health and development,” she said.

“The fear is that it is these early years where the most negative impact on health and development can occur.”

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These heavy-bottommed, sturdy pots are amazing. They conduct heat well, meaning meat gets an evenly golden-brown crust (no gray hue or burnt edges). They transition seamlessly from stovetop to hot oven. Plus, they last forever, and the enamel coating means, unlike traditional cast-iron, you can wash them with soap and water to no ill-effect.

Use it for: Braises, soups, stews, stocks, making dried beans.

Buy these sizes: A 5.5-quart pot is a great start—it’ll hold a whole chicken! A 7-9-quart pot is sufficient for entertaining and big-batch cooking. You can find them in larger sizes, as well; up to 13 quarts.

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Coated with a tough lining (Teflon is the most common), these pans are convenient to have on hand for sticky, wet foods, or anything that has a high probability of adhering to the surface. A well-seasoned cast-iron serves the same function, but consider the nonstick your bulletproof (and fool-proof) option. “If you cook eggs regularly, a nonstick pan is a must,” says Rick Martinez, BA’s associate food editor. Many nonstick pans have plastic handles that are not heat-proof (a.k.a. plastic) so be aware that you most likely won’t be able to put them in the oven.

Use it for: Scrambled and fried eggs.

Buy these sizes: Cooking for one? You really only need one good nonstick pan—8” will do the trick. If

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Buy these sizes: Start with a 10”. If you have more room and want to invest in another, add a 12” to your collection.

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DIY stock isn’t hard to make if you’ve got the time and the right equipment. Thankfully, investing in a quality stock pot means you can do everything from simmering bones to making big batches of soup, and even canning sauces and pickles, if you are into preserving produce.

Use it for: Boiling pasta (the noodles need plenty of room to swim around), simmering beans, making stock, canning.

Buy these sizes: A 12-18-quart pot will serve you well; your stock pot should be large enough to hold a chicken carcass or two.

This pot can do so much more than simmer together a silky sauce—it’s convenient for smaller batches of dried beans and grains. Seek out pans that are sturdy and heavy (no aluminum). The better-made and heavier the pan, the better and more evenly it will conduct heat (meaning your food will cook quicker!).

Use it for: Hard-boiled eggs, small and medium-sized batches of rice, hacking a double-boiler.

Buy these sizes: A 4-quart pot is just the right size.

TIP: DON’T BOTHER BUYING Double Broiler

Don’t waste space with a double-boiler. You can hack one by setting a heat-proof bowl over your sauce pot.

Aluminum Pots and Pans

They don’t conduct heat efficiently, ding, and knick easily, and can impart “off ” flavors in your food. Pass.

Copper Pots and Pans

They may look handsome, but copper pots are challenging to keep clean, and can be fussy to cook with. (bonappetit.com)

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Sans Rival which means without rival lives very true to its name. With scrumptious layers of nutty meringue, creamy French buttercream, and chopped cashews, this Filipino dessert cake is far from ordinary!

Inspired by the French Dacquoise which is made of almond and hazelnut meringue, the Sans Rival has been adapted to fit local tastes and availability of ingredients such as the use of cashews.

How to Make Sans Rival Preparing the Meringue Batter The meringue layers are made of whipped egg whites with finely chopped cashews folded in.

• In a bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed for a minute and then sprinkle the cream of tartar. Continue beating until soft peaks form.

• Gradually add sugar while beating continuously until stiff peaks form.

• Pour in the vanilla and add about 1/3 of the finely chopped cashews.

• Gently fold in using a rubber spatula. Fold the remaining cashews in two more additions.

Baking the Meringue Layer • Invert three 9-inch round cake pans and grease and flour the bottoms.

• Scoop equal amounts of the meringue batter on the surface of the prepared pans and using a spatula, spread until smooth and evenly flattened.

• Bake in a 325 F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meringues are lightly browned.

• Remove from oven and while still hot, use a wide spatula to gently lift the meringues and transfer to a cooling rack.

• The meringue will expand during baking but will shrink back to their original sizes as they cool. There is no need to trim them.

Making the French Buttercream French Buttercream is made of whipped egg yolks, sweetened with a cooked sugar syrup, then made rich with softened butter.

• In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water and stir. Let the mixture boil over medium heat. Once boiling, place a candy thermometer in the pan to monitor the temperature.

• Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks in a stand mixer on high speed until the mixture starts to thicken and become pale in color. Continue to beat while the sugar/ water mixture cooks in the pan.

• Once the temperature of the sugar mixture reaches 238 F, turn the heat off and slowly pour the sugar syrup in a thin, continuous stream into the yolks with the mixer still running.

• Continue beating the yolks until the mixing bowl is cool to the touch.

• With the mixer still running, add the softened butter, about a tablespoon at a time. Beat until a fluffy buttercream forms.

Assembling the Cake • On a serving platter, place one meringue layer. Spread a thin layer of buttercream over the surface of the meringue and sprinkle with some of the chopped cashews.

• Place the second meringue layer on top. Spread a thin layer of the buttercream and sprinkle with cashews.

• For the final layer, place the last cake wafer with its bottom side up on top of the buttercream layer. Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.

• Garnish the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chopped cashews.

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Ingredients For the Meringue Layers • 6 egg whites • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar • 3/4 cup sugar • 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews, finely chopped • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the French Buttercream • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 3/4 cup water • 9 egg yolks • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened at room temperature For the Cake • 1 1/2 cups cashews, toasted and chopped

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Sans Rival Cake • You can skip the cream of tartar if you don’t have it, but it does help stabilize the meringue.

• For the best flavor, use roasted unsalted cashews.

• Toast the cashews used for garnishing. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread the whole cashews in a single layer and Bake in a 350 F oven for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

Watch them closely as they can burn very quickly. Let them cool then chop and set aside.

• Make sure the butter for the buttercream frosting is soft and at room temperature. Cold butter can make your buttercream curdle, and if it’s too warm or almost melting, the buttercream will be grainy. Take the butter out of the fridge ahead of time; I usually let it sit at room temperature for 3 hours ahead.

• Although cashews are traditional for this cake, you can also substitute almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts or macadamias for variety.

And there you have it, a stunning masterpiece for your everyday celebrations. Sans Rival takes a bit of time to make, but so worth the effort. It’s a rich and decadent dessert that’s sure to impress!

Make the Meringue Layers In a bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed for about 1 minute.

Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar while beating continuously until stiff peaks form.

Pour in the vanilla and add about 1/3 of the finely chopped cashews.

Gently fold in using a rubber spatula. Fold the remaining cashews in two more additions.

Invert three 9-inch round cake pans and grease and flour the bottoms.

Scoop equal amounts of the meringue batter on the surface of the prepared pans and using a spatula, spread until smooth and evenly flattened.

Bake the meringue in a 325 F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Remove from oven and while still hot, use a wide spatula to lift the meringues and transfer to a cooling rack.

Make the French Buttercream In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water and stir. Let the mixture boil over medium heat. Once boiling, place a candy thermometer in the pan to monitor the temperature.

Meanwhile, beat the egg yolks in a stand mixer on high speed until the mixture starts to thicken and become pale in color. Continue to beat while the sugar/ water mixture cooks in the pan.

Once the temperature of the sugar mixture reaches 238 F, turn the heat off and slowly pour the sugar syrup in a thin, continuous stream into the yolks with the mixer still running.

Continue beating the yolks until the mixing bowl is cool to the touch.

With the mixer still running, add the softened butter, about a tablespoon at a time. Beat until a fluffy buttercream forms.

Assemble the Cake On a serving platter, place one meringue layer. Spread a thin layer of buttercream over the surface of the meringue and sprinkle with some of the chopped cashews.

Place the second meringue layer on top. Spread a thin layer of the buttercream and sprinkle with cashews.

For the final layer, place the last cake wafer with its bottom side up on top of the buttercream layer. Cover the top and sides of the cake with the remaining buttercream.

Garnish the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chopped cashews.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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and Glasgow — both in the United Kingdom — decided to find out whether they could improve autonomic nervous system activity by “tickling” those parts of the ear with small waves of electric current.

“The ear is like a gateway through which we can tinker with the body’s metabolic balance, without the need for medication or invasive procedures,” says lead author Beatrice Bretherton, Ph.D. The researchers hypothesized that rebalancing autonomic nervous system activity could boost general health and well-being. They also believed that it might prevent the development of certain age related conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and atrial fibrillation.

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ew research suggests that using controlled electric currents to stimulate certain parts of the ear could readjust the body’s metabolic balance, thus reducing the risk of age related health problems.

Can ‘tickling’ the ear with electric stimuli improve health later in life? Scientists from the United Kingdom believe that it can.

Vagus nerve stimulation is a practice that has lately gained a lot of attention from medical researchers.

The vagus nerve is the longest of the nerves that connect the brain with other parts of the body. It provides a direct link between the brain and the gut, and it also interacts with the parasympathetic nervous system.

The parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system together make up the autonomic nervous system, which regulates automatic bodily functions, such as breathing and heart rate.

For these reasons, researchers have looked into using vagus nerve stimulation to support health by reducing inflammation, improving blood pressure, and even fighting anxiety.

Vagus nerve stimulation often requires surgical intervention, in which doctors implant small electrodes in different regions of the body — usually the neck — so that they can deliver the electric stimuli.

However, one extension of the vagus nerve, which reaches some parts of the skin of the outer ear, is more accessible than the others. Doctors can stimulate this branch of the vagus nerve without the need for implants.

Recently, researchers from the Universities of Leeds

The researchers developed a therapy that they call “transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation,” which works by delivering small electrical stimuli to the vagus nerve through its branch in the outer ear skin.

In their study paper — which appears in the journal Aging — the investigators explain that as an individual ages, their parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems become imbalanced, with one starting to be more active than the other. This imbalance, they say, contributes to a greater vulnerability to health problems later in life.

The current research involved three different studies, all of which recruited participants aged 55 years and above who had no hypertension (high blood pressure), heart disease, diabetes, or epilepsy at baseline. In the first study, a group of 14 participants received one session of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation and one session of simulated nerve stimulation.

For the second study, the researchers worked with 51 participants who agreed to undertake only one session of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation.

Finally, in the third study, 29 participants received vagus nerve stimulation daily for 2 weeks.

The first two studies allowed the researchers to define response rates in participants, giving them a more in-depth look at how vagus nerve stimulation via the ear would affect health.

The team found that the 2-week therapy helped boost parasympa-

U.S. STUDY REVEALS CRUCIAL MECHANISMS CONTRIBUTING TO ALZHEIMER’S LOS ANGELES -- Researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine), have developed a way for human brain immune cells, known as microglia, to grow and function in mice, which offers an unprecedented view of crucial mechanisms contributing to Alzheimer’s.

The breakthrough also holds promise for investigating many other neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury, and stroke, according to a university release on Wednesday.

The study was published in the journal Neuron on Tuesday.

The scientists dedicated four years to devising the new rodent model, which is considered “chimeric.” The word, stemming from the mythical Greek monster Chimera, describes an organism containing at least two different sets of DNA. To create the specialized mouse, the team generated induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSCs, using cells donated by adult patients.

Once created, iPSCs can be turned into any other type of cell. In this case, the researchers coaxed the iPSCs into becoming young microglia and implanted them

into genetically-modified mice.

Examining the rodents several months later, the scientists found about 80 percent of the microglia in their brains was human, opening the door for an array of new research.

“Microglia are now seen as having a crucial role in the development and progression of Alzheimer’s,” said Mathew Blurton-Jones, research team leader and associate professor of neurobiology and behavior at UC Irvine.

“Recent research has identified over 40 different genes with links to Alzheimer’s and the majority of these are switched on in microglia,” he said.

“However, so far we’ve only been able to study human microglia at the end stage of Alzheimer’s in post-mortem tissues or in petri dishes.”

“This specialized mouse will allow researchers to better mimic the human condition during different phases of Alzheimer’s while performing properly-controlled experiments,” said Jonathan Hasselmann, one of the two neurobiology and behavior graduate students involved in the study. (Xinhua)

thetic nervous system activity while reducing sympathetic nervous system activity, thus improving the balance of autonomic nervous system function.

Some of the study participants also reported improvements in their sleep, mood, and overall quality of life.

“We believe these results are just the tip of the iceberg,” notes Bretherton, adding, “We are excited to investigate further into the effects and potential longterm benefits of daily ear stimulation, as we have seen a great response to the treatment so far.”

Therapy may ‘make a big difference’

The team adds that improving autonomic nervous system balance could even help lower mortality risk and may reduce the need for drugs or medical care because it lowers a person’s chance of developing age related diseases.

Moreover, the researchers observed that the participants who had the greatest autonomic nervous system imbalance at baseline benefited the most from the ear “tickling” therapy, as they saw the most significant improvements in well-being.

The next steps from here, the team says, are to find out which people are most likely to benefit from transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation and to see how this form of therapy might improve different aspects of health later in life.

“We believe this stimulation can make a big difference to people’s lives, and we’re now hoping to conduct further studies to see if [transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation] can benefit multiple disorders,” said Co-senior author Susan Deuchars, Ph.D. (medicalnewstoday.com)

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Palawan is 2019’s 2nd-best island in the world ...but of course that doesn’t come as a surprise white-sand beaches, hiking trails with waterfalls, and welcoming locals.”

The site also noted key beach resorts in Boracay and Palawan, including Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa and El Nido’s 4 eco-friendly, waterfront Palawan properties.

The 3 islands, of course, are anything but new to the list – and it shouldn’t be a surprise, especially for Filipinos who are all-too-familiar with the beauty local beaches have to offer.

Do you agree with Travel+Leisure’s ranking? Are these other Philippine islands that should have made the list?

(Rappler.com)

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MANILA, Philippines – Palawan is the second-best island in the world, according to Travel+Leisure’s “The World’s Best Awards 2019.” The list, based on the travel website’s reader’s picks, considers “activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food, friendliness, and overall value.”

The “perennially popular” Palawan was second only to Sri Lanka. One reader, said Travel+Leisure, noted that Palawan was the “single most beautiful place I have ever seen.” Palawan also made it to the 2018 list.

Several Philippine beaches also made it to the travel site’s annual list of best islands in Asia. “Longtime favorites” Cebu (at number 7), Palawan (at number 2), and Boracay (at number 9) were on the list because of “top-notch reef and wreck diving,

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Sustainable tourism: Luring tourists, protecting nature’s gems

By Joyce Ann L. Rocamora MANILA -- The popular promotional slogan, It’s More Fun in the Philippines, is given a deeper, refreshed sense through the Duterte administration’s push for sustainable tourism to attract more tourists while protecting the country’s natural wonders.

Sustainable tourism is all about human assets and protecting the environment, and these are translated well with the recent makeover and rehabilitation of Boracay Island, drawing more interest to the Philippines as a staunch advocate of preserving a destination’s pristine condition.

Boracay’s six-month closure didn’t negatively affect the overall tourism industry of the Philippines. In fact, the Department of Tourism even reported an increase of 7.68 percent in tourism arrival for 2018 compared to the previous year.

As it turned out, tourists were able to turn their attention toward other travel gems in the Philippines, such as Cebu and Siargao while the resort island was temporarily closed.

Aside from the responsible development of destinations, DOT also invested on people.

According to the “Duterte Administration Year III: 2019 Key Accomplishments” report, the government was able to provide and facilitate the training of about 2,100 tourism frontline workers for the island’s soft opening last October 26, 2018.

The DOT provided a series of training sessions and seminars for porters, Panglao receptionists, and hotel

increase from the same period last year.

According to the report, the number of domestic tourists also reached 110 million, which is an increase of 14.1 percent from the previous year’s figure of 96.4 million.

Tourism as an economic driver

Boracay

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transport drivers, tour guides, and travel and tour operators are also undergoing training to become ambassadors of Boracay Island.

Boracay Island’s rehabilitation was just the beginning. The Duterte administration further showed its commitment to sustainable tourism by pushing for the cleanup of the country’s top beach destinations, including Panglao in Bohol and El Nido in Palawan.

Last year, the Philippines had set a record-breaking 7.1 million international tourist arrivals, the “highest ever number” in the country’s tourism industry, surpassing the 6,620,908 arrivals in 2017.

Meanwhile, for the first five months of 2019, the country already welcomed 3,489,270 visiBohol Phils. Travel Guide tors, which reflect a 9.76 percent

and resort front office staff. Likewise, front-liners such as boatmen from Caticlan, Tabo, Cagban, and Tambisan Ports, jetty port checkers, ticket collectors, land

Tourism also proved to be an important component in driving economic growth as employment in the sector rose to an estimated 5.4 million, 1.8 percent higher than the 5.3 million in the previous year.

For 2018, the tourism industry’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product rose to 12.7 percent, based on the data provided by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The Tourism Direct Gross Value Added (TDGVA) also amounted to PHP2.2 trillion, which is an increase of 14.3 percent from the 2017 TDGVA of PHP1.9 trillion.

To harness the potentials of this industry, the Duterte administration, through the DOT and the Department of Transportation, continues to work on developing more ports to improve connectivity in the country.

Aside from developing seaports, the Duterte administration also sought to upgrade and rehabilitate domestic and international airports.

To date, the country has 12 international gateways that service the 49 Tourism Development Areas in the Philippines, eight of which have already undergone rehabilitation and improvements.

In 2018, new airports such as the Mactan-Cebu International Airport that can accommodate 12.5 million passengers per year, and the Bohol-Panglao International Airport with an annual capacity of 3 million passengers were inaugurated.

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Alvarez picks Mayweather over Pacquiao in rematch

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clamped the choke to force a tap- Michael Jordan in basketball and Wayne Gretzky in hockey at their best. A mixed martial arts fighter can do takeout.

The win advanced Alvarez to the downs, leg kicks and things that boxers don’t do.”

Alvarez said he watched Pacquiao’s recent fight against ONE World Grand Prix final against Saygid (Dagi) Guseyn Arslanaliev Keith Thurman on TV. “I was shocked and surprised that of Dagestan in Tokyo in October. Manny did so well against Thurman,” he said. “Manny deArslanaliev, 24, boasts an 8-1 re- served to win and that first round knockdown made the cord with his only loss a disqualifi- difference. Actually, I bet for Thurman to win by decision cation for kicking Georgi Stoyanov and I covered it with another bet for a draw. I figured if the on the ground. He has won his last B fighter wins, the judges will score it a draw. I don’t know four fights, including a first round how the fight did on pay-per-view but I think (Adrien) knockout over Amir Khan in Sin- Broner resonated more than Thurman.”

Alvarez said a Philadelphia buddy Ray Robinson was gapore last May. Alvarez, who is of Puerto Rican and Irish descent, has hired to spar with Jeff Horn in preparing for Terence a record of 30-7, with 16 KOs, eight Crawford last year. “Ray beat Crawford in the amateurs so Horn’s people got him as a sparmate,” he said. “Horn’s a submissions and six decisions.

“I think a rematch between Pac- limited fighter and he ended up losing to Crawford on a quiao and Mayweather will do mil- ninth round stoppage.” In 2017, Horn beat Pacquiao on Eddie Alvarez, 35, was sensational in forcing local mixed martial arts legend Eduard lions on pay-per-view,” said Alva- a decision in a fight that was marked by the Australian’s Folayang to surrender via a rear naked choke at 2:16 of the first round in a ONE rez. “Social media and the internet roughhousing, butting and elbowing in Brisbane.

World Grand Prix eliminator at the MOA Arena last Friday. Onefc.com will make it a big hit. Even those (The Philippine Star) who don’t want to see it happen MANILA, Philippines — Former UFC and Bellator lightwill pay money to watch it. I’ll weight champion Eddie Alvarez predicts a rematch be- definitely be interested to watch it.” tween super WBA welterweight champion Manny PacAlvarez said in a rematch, Mayweather will beat quiao and unbeaten Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be a major Pacquiao again. “Mayweather’s style gives him an adpay-per-view success, if it happens, but the outcome will vantage as he fights with a small margin of error,” he be the same as the first fight in 2015. said. “Manny fights with heart and conditioning but Alvarez, 35, was sensational in forcing local mixed mar- he’s a little loose on technique. Mayweather’s very tial arts legend Eduard Folayang to surrender via a rear tight. To me, fighting is about taking advantage of naked choke at 2:16 of the first round in a ONE World mistakes.”

Grand Prix eliminator at the MOA Arena last Friday. MakAlvarez said he grew up fighting in the streets in ing his Manila debut, Alvarez earlier said if Folayang starts Kensington, Philadelphia. He comes from the state out tentative or aggressive, he’ll pay for it. As it turned out, that has produced legendary world boxing champiFolayang charged out of his corner smoking and seized the ons like Joe Frazier, Larry Holmes, Bernard Hopkins, early advantage. He struck Alvarez with a vicious left hook Tim Witherspoon, Sonny Liston and Jersey Joe Walin the opening minute then floored him with a powerful cott. “I know boxing and I also know that boxing and kick to the leg. With Alvarez down, Folayang pounded the mixed martial arts are two different sports,” he said.

Philadephia visitor on the ground only to be swept in a “They require the same discipline and a lot of hard Mayweather/ Pacquiao WOWT.com dramatic reversal. Alvarez was on Folayang’s back as he work but they’re different. It’s like you can’t compare

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Team Lakay’s Lito Adiwang wins six-figure contact at ONE Warrior Series 7

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ast rising strawweight prospect Lito Adiwang has earned himself a lucrative six-figure contract with ONE Championship following his dominant victory over Anthony Do at ONE Warrior Series 7 last Tuesday in Singapore.

The fighter from Baguio City’s Team Lakay demonstrated that his well-roundedness by mixing up his striking and takedown defense en route to a unanimous decision nod after three rounds of action.

The explosive striker with vicious power in his hands and feet was awarded the 10th ONE Championship contract from Warrior Series shortly after the bout.

Prior to his latest outing, he also impressed by winning via first-round stoppage against Jose Manuel Huerta in October 2018 and Alberto Correia this past February. He holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 9-2. (GMA News)

Lito Adiwang defeats Anthony Do at ONE Warrior Series 7 last Tuesday in Singapore.

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Despite ring deaths, boxing is here to stay

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erhaps the most pivotal event in recent boxing history that resulted in moves to lessen the danger of boxing was the fateful and infamous bout between Ray Mancini and Deuk Koo Kim in November 1982. I watched that bout on a delayed basis and since there was still no social media at that time, there was no way we could know who won until the television news announced that.

While watching the fight, I admired Kim at how he fought gallantly against one of the most feared punchers in the lightweight (130 pounds) division, and his lasting 14 rounds proved that he was willing to die just to snatch the World Boxing Association title from Mancini. And that may have been literal.

Hours after the bout, news came in that Kim died from head injuries.

Up to this day, many boxing analysts still believe Kim could have survived the fight if championship bouts during his era were limited to 12 rounds.

After the Mancini-Kim bout, the duration of championship bouts was reduced to 12 from 15 rounds, albeit gradually. There were also calls to abolish boxing.

There were other safety measures put into place to make boxing supposedly safer, or “sanitizing” it. Among these are administering a standing eight-count right after a boxer is knocked down, giving the referee more freedom to stop a fight, and weighing the fighters at least 48 hours before a bout, which I still find debatable since that gives bigger fighters an advantage.

However, up to this day, ring deaths have not been arrested with two fighters recently getting their lives snuffed out. On July 19,

Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev died of brain injuries after fighting Subriel Matias. Both fighters entered the fight undefeated for a bout between two knockout artists, with Dadashev sporting a record of 13-0 with 11 knockouts and Matias, 13-0 with 13 KOs. Matias, who won by stop-

page, refused to take his prize money after the bout.

And on July 20, Hugo Santillan of Argentina succumbed to brain injuries after figuring in a draw with Eduardo Javier Abreu. Unlike Dadashev, Santillan looked like a journeyman since his record was a spotty 19-6-1 with 8 KOs prior to

this bout with Abreu, who is now 10-1-1 with 6 KOs. It turned out Santillan was not allowed to fight by Germany’s boxing federation, supposedly after getting beaten by decision in that country only in June 15.

Even with the two recent ring deaths, however, there is no way boxing would disappear from the sports world. In fact, while the number of championship rounds has been reduced, the number of “alphabet soup” world boxing sanctioning bodies has increased from two in the 1970s to more than five today. Also, boxing has at least 17 divisions with its numerous “junior” and “super” divisions of which some are still “bastards” or without a rich history like the flyweight and heavyweight divisions, among others.

Also, the rise of mixed martial arts (MMA) clearly demonstrates that the fighting sports will remain mainstream.

So whether we like it or not, deaths in the ring and Octagon would not result in stopping boxing and MMA. MALINO GEAR Maybe, another set of “sanitization” measures for boxing and MMA should be in order, like reducing the duration of rounds and the number of rounds.

But who calls the shots for boxing and MMA nowadays? Obviously, it’s the moneyed parties like promoters/promotion outfits, managers, broadcast companies, and the established fighters.

(TMT)

Hidilyn Diaz gets P2-M sponsorship for 2020 Olympics preparations

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eightlifter Hidilyn Diaz’s dream of clinching the Philippines’ first gold Olympic medal has been given a huge boost.

On Thursday, Diaz went to Malacañang for the signing of a P2-million sponsorship agreed upon by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. The agreement stipulates that Diaz may use the P2 million as housing allowance, food allowance, strength and conditioning coach allowance, local transportation allowance, overseas training allowance.

The 28-year-old military airwoman may also use the money for training uniform and equip-

ment, competition uniform and equipment and contingency fund.

Diaz expressed her appreciation for the sponsorhip.

“Malaking bagay yun kasi maglalaro ako sa Olympics, and there’s a lot of competition that I need to compete in preparation towards Olympics. Medyo mahirap, so may core team ako and I’m so grateful for the help, for the support they’ve given,” she said.

Diaz, who won a silver medal in weightlifting in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in June acknowledged her need for financial support in order to train for the 2020 Games in Tokyo and other competitions.

[Is it] okay to ask sponsorship sa mga private companies towards Tokyo 2020?” she asked in an Instagram post.

“Hirap na hirap na ako. I need financial support,” she added. “[N]ahihiya kasi ako pero try ko kapalan ang mukha ko para sa minimithi kong pangarap para sa ating bansa na maiuwi ang Gold Medal sa Olympics.”

PSC Chairperson William “Butch” Ramirez, however, said the commission had given almost P4.5 million to fund her foreign training in Hainan and Guangxi in China.

Added to that, Ramirez said the PSC is also paying her foreign coach Kaiwen Gao’s monthly salary and food allowance.

He also said the request for funding for competitions was also approved and that a new weightlifting gym was constructed after she called attention to the old gym they were using.

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, who was present at the sponsorship signing ceremony, said he reached out to the private sector after learning about Diaz’s plea for financial help.

“Malaki ang potensyal ng batang ’to. Sayang ang talento ni Hidilyn kung hindi natin bigyan ng buong suporta,” he said.

Diaz is the first Filipino woman to win a medal in the Olympic Games. She also gave the Philippines its first gold in the 2018 Asian Games held in Indonesia. (GMA News)

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How Isko Moreno copied a Duterte anti-crime idea and made it his own Manila Mayor Isko Moreno forms his own mayoral anti-crime police squad, headed by a cop who grew up with him in Tondo MANILA, Philippines – It was a bright and cloudless morning in Manila on May 15 when mayoral candidate Isko Moreno called for an 8 am meeting.

He barely had time to sleep, but there was no time to rest. He had just been elected the next mayor of Manila, and he had to meet with the men who would implement his vision of peace and order for the renewal of the city.

At the lobby of the New World Hotel in Malate, he called his most trusted cop – Major Rosalino Ibay Jr – the chief of the District Intelligence and Operation Unit, a veteran operative, and his childhood friend.

Ibay arrived on the dot, and just as he found his seat, was instructed by Moreno to call the chief of the Manila Police District (MPD), Brigadier General Vicente Danao Jr. When Danao arrived with his entourage and settled down, Moreno pointed to Ibay, and told the one-star general, “Gusto ko siyang maupo bilang chief ng pulis ko sa Manila City Hall (I want him to sit as my chief of police at Manila City Hall).”

Danao had an idea. Moreno could get the squad he wanted.

In fact, Danao said, it had Mayor Isko been done before. He was, after all, the top cop of then-mayor Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City, heading what was called a Special Mayor’s Reaction Team (SMaRT).

A team for the mayor

Mayors do not simply form their personal anti-crime team. While they are deputized by the National Police Commission (Napolcom) to manage cops, mayors cannot keep police teams for their own benefit.

So Danao and Ibay crafted guidelines in the formation of SMaRT. These were finalized two weeks after the hotel meeting on May 28. The purpose of SMaRT was clear and itemized in a memorandum issued by Danao and obtained by Rappler: • To intensify the priority program of the City Mayor of Manila, Honorable Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso against all forms of corruption in the City Government of Manila; • To clean the City of Manila from corrupt

practices involving police personnel and other law enforcers, and local government officials, both elected and appointed; • To eradicate all criminal activities involving gang/s, organized and syndicated groups operating in the City of Manila; • To rescue and save the youth of Manila from all forms of abuses, vices, and illegal activities; • To strictly enforce all City Ordinances, acts punishable under the Revised Penal Code, and all other prohibited acts as may be provided by the laws.

streets of Moriones. In fact, his desire to wear the PNP’s blue was prompted by a haunting encounter with criminality in his own neighborhood.

“Biktima din tayo ng insidente sa Tondo kung saan nakatanggap ako ng bully at pumalag ako.

Nakatanggap tayo ng 13 stab wounds,” Ibay told Rappler. (I was also a victim of an incident in Tondo, where I stood up to a bully. I got 13 stab wounds.)

For most of his policing career, Ibay served as an intelligence officer. He is not embarrassed to say he had no headstart because he did not enter through the Philippine National Police Academy.

Yet he is one of the most decorated cops who managed to get through via a so-called “lateral entry.”

His love for field work was forged by years of operation under the PNP Highway Patrol Group.

He didn’t limit himself to merely the group’s traffic enforcement mandate, and instead worked on crimes that involved vehicles such as carnapping, in the process expanding his intelligence operations portfolio. In 2013, he worked as the chief of the anti-carnapping group of the Manila police.

Under President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called

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The SMaRT also investigates walk-in complaints from Manileños and assists in securing the city’s officials.

But a caveat. Under its general guidelines, the memorandum says, “The administrative and operational control of the SMaRT office shall be directly supervised by the C, DID (Chief, District Intelligence Division) under the office of the District Director.”

While SMaRT operates on the agenda of Mayor Moreno, its legitimacy depends on MPD headquarters. Because the team was created under the stewardship of General Danao, it would also only be Danao who could disband them.

SMaRT is not a monolithic anti-crime group.

It is manned by 64 people, consisting of two operations teams, administrative personnel, two deputy chiefs, and its commander, Major Ibay.

Like Moreno, the commander of SMaRT is a proud “Tondo boy,” toughened by the harsh

Major Rosalino Ibay Jr – the chief of the District Intelligence and Operation Unit, a veteran operative, and his childhood friend. war on drugs, Ibay was promoted chief of the Manila police’s District Police Intelligence Operations Unit, the team that prepares drug lists and joins operations in hunting down drug suspects.

His proudest achievement for the MPD was busting the Confederate Sentinels Group (CSG), a vigilante group that killed alleged criminals in Tondo. (Rappler earlier reported that there are strong indications that cops outsourced the CSG to carry out killings.)

Like his bosses, Ibay believes all the drug suspects shot down by cops in the anti-drug campaign fought back and threatened cops’ lives, despite the conviction of 3 cops in the killing of Caloocan teenager Kian delos Santos.

When asked whether it was possible for cops to restrain themselves if there were no life threats, he responded, “Hangga’t wala kasi kayo sa posisyon namin sa sapatos na ginagalawan namin, madaling sabihin yun (As long as you’re not in our position and don’t walk in our shoes, that’s easy for you to say).”

Under Moreno, Ibay has his drug-busting days behind him. At least for now.

That Danao would disband the very idea he pitched is far-fetched, especially since he has shared the glory in presenting achievements, which span arrests as wide-reaching as Moreno’s ambitious promises.

Every time SMaRT makes an arrest, Moreno holds a press briefing inside the historic Bulwagang Katipunan of the Manila City Hall, never forgetting to make special mention of Ibay and Danao. Both followed Moreno’s lead in presenting suspects, despite a ban from the PNP’s national headquarters – part of efforts to curb trials by publicity.

Among the highlights of SMaRT operations are the arrest of the city’s most wanted rape suspect, the arrest of a dog butcher spotted through a social media post, and the arrest of so-called “jumpers” who stole electricity monitors from homes.

SMaRT also tracked down the gun-toting barangay captain Amado Soriano who went viral on the internet.

They also guarded and assisted Moreno in his much-publicized clearing operations in Binondo, Recto, and Divisoria.

Moreno would even accompany them in operations, most recently in the shutting down of a gambling arcade posing as an amusement center in Isetann Recto.

Asked why he joined the operation despite the security risk, Moreno said he “means business” in the capital. He also vowed that laws would be applied “equally” under his term.

For Ibay and Moreno, their only goal in working together is to give Manileños something they never grew up with: a city that’s clean and safe for all.

Can the boys from Tondo do it?

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

Model Code: KUN-01 — K9826597 & K9826665 FINANCE OFFER Offer Expires 8/31/19 As low as 1.9% financing for up to 72 months on ALL 2019 WRX & STIs in stock

Model Code: KCB-12 — K3453235 & K3471549 FINANCE OFFER Offer Expires 8/31/19 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

Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI, and SUBARU BOXER are registered trademarks. Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintainance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first).

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.