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TOP STORIES Global News Taal’s beauty hides a terrible force of nature 8 PHIVOLCS allays fears on Taal Caldera eruption 8 Coke distributes 40,000 liters of water to Taal evacuees 15 Gov’t urged to strengthen climate action, phase out coal to avoid Australia fire crisis 21 Journalists hold ‘Black Friday protest’ in support of ABS-CBN 21
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FIL-AMS MOBILIZE FOR VICTIMS OF TAAL VOLCANO ERUPTION By ABNER GALINO
FILIPINO AMERICANS in Southern California, particularly those based in Los Angeles, has begun organizing and collecting money and goods that can be sent to the victims of the Taal volcano eruption in the Philippines.
Lifestyle ENTERTAINMENT. Sarah G’s ‘Tala’ enters Billboard world digital chart 11 CULTURE. Weddings during Taal’s eruption 14 TRAVEL. Reasons to fall in love with La Union, and to keep coming back 16 HOME & COMPANION. How to clean up after an ashfall 19 DELISH. Dinengdeng with Fried Fish Recipe 20 SPORTS. PBA: Strong on both ends of the floor, Japeth Aguilar named finals MVP 18
ConGen Adel Cruz to speak at 6th TOP Awards Weekend Balita Filipino-American News Editor is an awardee
OneFilAm founder Adrian Lecaros (1st from left) poses with an Atlas Cargo representative, Amor Yu, Kalayaan Foundation director Venus Marin and Miss World Philippines 2019 queen Suzanne Perez during the collection of relief goods for the victims of Taal volcano eruptions.
$10M jobs program for formerly incarcerated Los Angelenos Consul General Adelio Cruz
PHILIPPINE Tourism Director Richmond Jimenez leads the roster of awardees of the 6th Annual TOP Awards (The Outstanding Pilipinos Awards) on January 26, (Sunday 6:00 p.m.) at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton - Whittier. CONGEN
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Rodel Lumanog, president of the United Batanguenos of Southern California (UBSCI), told Weekend Balita/US Asian Post that their organization has initially asked its members to donate money to send to kababayans living in the most affected town of the province, particularly the towns of Talisay, Agoncillo and Lemery. Parts of the tourism city in the province of Cative, Tagaytay, is also heavily affected by the ash fall. “We have been talking to our friends and relatives in the province of Batangas and we have assured them that we will do our best to help them,” Lumanog said. Lumanog added that UBSCI is also working to put up a fundraiser together with other Filipino American organizations in and around Los Angeles in the upcoming days. FIL-AMS
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute in Carson City THE City of Carson will be presenting its Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an evening celebration in honor of the late civic leader. The event is scheduled for January 17 at 6 p.m. at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender McDonald Community Center located at 801 E. Carson Street in Carson. Admission is free and open to the public. This year’s entertainFile photo of participants to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in DR. MARTIN P3 Los Angeles. Photo by ABNER GALINO
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PH EMBASSY REPATRIATES FILIPINOS FROM HAITI WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Philippine Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Renato Pedro O. Villa and Assistance-to-Nationals Officer Ryan Dasal were in Haiti on 11-14 January 2020 to assist in the repatriation of 30 Filipino nationals, composed of 9 minors and 21 adults, to the Philippines. The Filipino community in Haiti petitioned the said repatriation because of the unstable economic and security situations in the country, caused by continuous civil unrest, crime, and kidnapping. Most of the minor repatriates will continue their studies in the Philippines. The repatriates were divided into two (2) groups – the Philippine Airlines (PAL) group which is composed of 17 repatriates, and Asiana Airlines group which is com-
PHILIPPINE Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Renato Pedro Villa (seated in front) and Assistance-to-Nationals Officer Ryan Dasal (seated in front) meet with Filipino nationals for repatriation from Haiti.
posed of 13 repatriates. Both groups are scheduled to arrive in the Philippines on Thursday, 16 January 2020. Mr. Camilo Duran, an overseas Filipino worker in Haiti and one of the repatriates said, “Maraming salamat kay President Rodrigo Duterte sa malasakit sa mga OFWs, sa Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary na nagbigay tulong pinansyal sa aming pag-uwi, sa embahada ng Pilipinas sa Washington DC sa pamumuno ni Ambassador Babe Romualdez na sinigurong kami ay makauwi ng matiwasay, sa US Embassy sa Port Au Prince, Haiti na kaagad inaprubahan ang aming t ran s it v i s a s a New York, sa Haiti at mga Haitians na ilang taon ding nagbigay sa amin ng pagkakataong
FILIPINOS line up at Haiti’s airport prior to boarding their flights to the Philippines. makapagtrabaho at kumita at naging aming tirahan. Nagdarasal at nananalig kami na malalampasan at mareresolba ng bansang Haiti ang mga pagsubok na kanilang hinaharap sa ngayon.” “Ensuring the safety and well-being of our overseas Filipinos remain a top priority of the Philippine Government.
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CONGEN... FROM PAGE 1 This much awaited Awards Night Gala honors carefully selected Pilipinos for their outstanding achievement and leadership excellence in their fields of expertise and chosen profession, as well as for their love of community. Outstanding Youth Achievers and Young Ambassadors of Goodwill are going to be given recognition as well. Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz is the Keynote Speaker who will deliver an inspirational message to the awardees and the general audience. Among the confirmed award presenters are former Sierra Madre Mayor now Councilmember Rachelle Arizmendi, former Carson City Mayor now Councilmember Jim Dear and NAAC President Faith Bautista. The TOP Award for Outstanding Achievement honorees are Richmond Jimenez (Tourism), Att y. Roman Mosqueda (Law), Jimmy Borja (Music), Melette Lampino (Environmental Science), Cecilia De Castro (Culinary Arts) and Val Abelgas (Media). The TOP Award for Leadership Excellence are Belina Calderon Nernberg (Franchise Operations), Jennifer Ty De Guzman (Home Health Care), Dr. Susan Lim (Pathology), Geoffrey Jimenez (Entrepreneurship), Benny Uy (Media Relations), Abner Galino (Journalism), The AMFM Band (Entertainment), Reynosa Espadero (Hospice Care), Greg de Grano (Nursing), Michelle Molina (Make-up Artistry), and Elaine Quadra (Floral Art & Design). The TOP Award for Community Leadership will honor Brendan Flores (NAF-
FAA National Chairman), Bobby Canseco (UPHPEIS-AANA President), Rodel Lumanog (UBSCI President), and Rudy Emperado (Commissioner, UAAP NCAA Friendship Games). The TOP Award for Emerging Business Leadership are Marvin Reso (Patient Care), Ruby Quintana (Insurance), Khaye Rodriguez (Food Retail) and Katherine Bercasio (Visual Communications). The TOP Award for Outstanding Youth Achievement are Maireen Barnachea (Academics), James Brown (Martial Arts) and Shane Selloria (Performing Arts). The TOP Award for Young Ambassador of Goodwill are Diane Caneda (Miss Asia USA 2019), Maaikee Pronda (Miss Fountain Valley 2019), Alyssa Santos (Miss Filipina Teen International 2018), Aria Galvez (Miss Tourism MPUSA 2019), Breanna Tomenis (Miss Popularity MPUSA 2019) and Jeanine Detorio (Miss Popularity MFTI 2018). Special Honorees will also be given recognition during the said Awards Night Gala. Red carpet arrivals and no host cocktails begin at 6:00 pm and dinner will be served at 7:00 pm. The Award Ceremonies is hosted by Janice Jimenez (President of FACCSLAA) and immediately follows. Admission is $65.00 inclusive of dinner, entertainment and dancing. Hotel parking is free. TOP Awards is produced and directed by Mutch Carino of Maxx Promos. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please call (818) 521-6009.
DR. MARTIN... FROM PAGE 1 ment includes performances by Sophisticated Dance and Rapha Music, and inspirational words from Dr. Michael J. Fisher. “We celebrate the valuable contributions Dr. King made to civil rights, personal freedom, and justice everywhere,” said Carson Mayor Albert Robles. “We are proud to present this wonderful event in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.” The Martin Luther King, Jr. event is an annual year-opener for the City of Carson. For more information, please contact the City of Carson Human Services Division at (310) 835-0212 ext. 1467.
The Philippine Embassy, along with the Philippine Consulates General and Honorary Philippine Consulates in the United States and in the Caribbean, are always here to listen and provide assistance to our kababayans as the need arises,” Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez said in a separate statement.
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THE Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) has confirmed that on Tuesday (January 14), Delta Flight 89, has conducted an emergency fuel release while in flight. Delta Flight 89, which was scheduled to travel from LAX to Shanghai, reported a mechanical issue shortly after takeoff and returned safely to LAX. As a result of the fuel release, LACoFD responded to four area schools and evaluated 44 patients. All of those patients sustained minor injuries and did not require transport to a local hospital for further evaluation. The impacted schools and number of patients at each school are as follows: • Park Ave Elementary in Cudahy (31 patients) • Tweedy Elementary in South Gate (6 patients) • Graham Elementary in Florence-Graham (1 patient) • San Gabriel Elementary in South Gate (6 patients) Additionally, partners of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) received calls for assistance at two schools within their jurisdictional boundaries and evaluated 16 patients. Those patients received minor injuries only and did not require transport to a local hospital for further evaluation. Those schools include: • Jordan High School • 93rd Elementary in Green Meadows Downey Fire Department also re-
sponded in connection with this incident to Gallatin Pre-School and evaluated 7 patients. Those patients received minor injuries only and did not require transport to a local hospital for further evaluation. Individuals directly affected by this incident, were advised to do the following: • Please be sure to wash any exposed/ contaminated clothing separately with regular detergent • Make sure to do a full head-to-toe shower with soap and water While authorities do not expect any significant side effects as a result of this incident, if you do feel like you are experiencing a health related issue, please consult with your primary physician. In life threatening emergencies, please dial 911. In an effort to provide the public further information on the incident today, Delta Airlines has provided the following Media Relations phone number: (404) 715-2554. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is working with 2-1-1 to provide environmental health information to concerned members of the public. The non-local number for 2-1-1 is (800) 339-6993. Moreover, the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health (DMH) Access Hotline can be reached at 800-854-7771. All schools impacted today will be open for the normal schedule of classes.
THE Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a plan to use a vacant LA County building in San Pedro as an emergency homeless shelter for three years. The shelter will have 40 beds for 20 men and 20 women, 24/7 security, medical staff on-site, mental health services, and housing navigators who will connect residents with long-term housing that meets their needs. The shelter will operate for three years after which construction will begin to transform the site into a proposed mixed-use housing development. “This is an empty County building and there are people sleeping in tents on the sidewalk outside. It makes sense to turn this building into a shelter for three years, bring people inside, and get them the services they need,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. The shelter plan has recently gotten the unanimous support of both the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council Homelessness Committee. Members of both organizations attended today’s board meeting to speak in favor of the project. “When the Supervisor established a plan to tackle the most difficult instances of homelessness in the Harbor Area, our members stood up and got behind it,” said Lee Williams, Chairman of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. “We know what this won’t be easy, but we are offering our full support in this endeavor.”
The County has awarded the contract to operate the shelter to local service provider Harbor Interfaith. The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services will serve as contract administrator. “This is the correct location and the correct service provider to make this project a success,” said San Pedro resident and longtime advocate Amber Sheikh Ginsberg. “I’ve said before that beds don’t bring people inside, relationships do – that coupled together is what really solves (homelessness). Harbor Interfaith has the best relationships with our homeless individuals on the street and is absolutely the best option to be providing the services for this temporary shelter.” The vacant site is located at 122 W. 8th street in San Pedro and was previously used by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. There is a large homeless encampment on the sidewalk outside of the building and outreach efforts will focus on bringing the residents of these local encampments into this shelter. The building is in good condition and needs minimal work before it can be opened to shelter residents. The Board authorized the Department of Public Works to do any necessary repairs, refurbishments, or remodel for an initial $200,000 and any additional work not to exceed $100,000. The shelter’s operations will be funded using available Measure H funding.
Pit Senyor! Santo Niño fiesta in Carson City FILIPINO AMERICANS, mostly of Cebuano heritage, recently held a Santo Niño fiesta at the Veterans Park in Carson City. The event was officiated by Father Dodong Hiroza, who reportedly came all the way from Mandaue City, Philippines. Devotion to the Santo Niño (Holy Child) – an image of Jesus as a small boy typically dressed as a king — is a mainstay in the lives of Filipino Catholics. Big and small feasts are held every year in many places in the country to celebrate the fiesta wherein participants dance and pray holding images of Santo Niño. Some participants (as shown in this photo) even wear costumes resembling that was worn by the image of Santo Niño. Photo by BOBBY CRISOSTOMO
FIL-AMS... FROM PAGE 1 While the danger posed by a possible bigger volcanic eruption has not yet waned, Lumanog said the economic crisis that would ensue around the affected areas is already apparent, adding that such a scenario can already be gleaned from the devastation of farms and other livelihood sources in several towns of Batangas. As this developed, OneFilAm founder Adrian Lecaros, Miss World Philippines 2019 queen Suzanne Perez, Kalayaan Foundation director Venus Marin, Mutya Pilipinas SoCal executive director Camille Agbayani and Mission Aid Foundation director Andy Edralin quickly conducted a relief goods collection drive at the 808 Hawaiian Grill in Artesia last Wednesday. Perez, who has been scheduled to come to the Philippines, will fly the relief goods to the country and distribute through the Chosen Children Village Foundation in the province of Cavite. Atlas Cargo, one of the largest Philippine-bound shipping corporation here, has offered to provide some “balikbayan” boxes which they promised to deliver for free to the office of Batangas Gov. Herminigildo Mandanas. Scientists and government workers remain on high alert as they monitor Taal Volcano in the island of Luzon. It is about 45 miles from Metro Manila. Taal is a volcano that sits on a group of islands within a lake. Around 8,000 people were evacuated from the main volcano island itself. News report said about 44,000 people from Batangas and Cavite provinces have sought shelter in about 217 temporary evacuation centers set up by authorities.
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FACC-GLA’s 19th anniv and induction of Board of Directors for 2020-2021 THE Filipino American Chamber of Commerce-Greater Los Angeles (FACC-GLA) celebrated its 19th anniversary and inducted its Board of Directors for year 2020-2021 at the Hilton Woodland Hills last January 12. Philippine Consul General in Los Angeles Adelio Angelito S. Cruz (1st on 2nd row) was the event’s guest speaker. With him in the photo are (front row – from left to right) 20202021 board members of FACCGLA: Henry Chen, Vivian Lim, Fatima Bustos-Choy, Dory Baghallian, Celeste Monderin. (2nd Row-from left to right) FACCGLA Officers: Evangeline Tabberrah (Secretary), Connie Mapue (Vice President- Membership), Annie Nepomuceno (President and Marketing Chair), Lois P. Klavir (Vice President-Events) Gerry Palon (President Emeritus). Photo by RICK GAVINO
$10M JOBS... FROM PAGE 1 ly than our formerly incarcerated sisters and brothers, and New Roads to Second Chances gives people a chance to rebuild their lives through the dignity of work.” New Roads launched in 2016 through a partnership between the Mayor’s Office, Caltrans, and Chrysalis, with an initial $8.9 million state grant. To date, New Roads has served more than 1,200 individuals on probation or parole with job training, workforce development, wraparound services, and transitional employment — with the goal of supporting their successful reentry following incarceration. Each New Roads participant is eligible for up to 90 paid working days on a Caltrans crew. Since the program’s inception, New Roads teams have collected 606,811 bags of trash from roads and highways across L.A. County, helping clean and beautify our public passages. “We know that African Americans and other people of color are disproportionately represented in our criminal justice system,” said City Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson. “It’s important that these people have the support services and opportunities to thrive following incarceration. New Roads provides thousands of opportunities to men and women looking to establish themselves in the city and rejoin their communities.” Beyond joining cleanup crews, participants work with case managers at Chrysalis to help them develop their resumes, participate in job-readiness classes, complete practice interviews, and access everything from computers and professional attire to scholarship funds and transportation assistance. While working for New Roads, participants develop skills that enable them to transition to full-time employment and long-term self-sufficiency. “For individuals trying to navigate challenges to securing employment, such as experience with the criminal justice system, a transitional job presents the opportunity to get back to work quickly, earn a wage, and develop or build on their skills,” said Mark Loranger, President & CEO of Chrysalis. “The job outcomes for this program are impressive. But one of the most amazing things that I’ve seen happen over the first several years of this program is how crew members work and grow together. The experience of working on a team and with supervisors who are invested in their success is clearly a part of why this program has had such great outcomes.” Mayor Garcetti founded the first dedicated Office of Reentry in the city’s history, focused on supporting formerly incarcerated people in reintegrating into the community, accessing employment opportunities, and creating a safety net that lowers the recidivism rate and deters formerly incarcerated Angelenos from falling into homelessness. In addition to New Roads, the Mayor also launched Project imPACT, a Proposition 47-funded program that provides counseling and wraparound services to formerly incarcerated Angelenos.
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I would like to keep my property after a Divorce situation CALLER: Dear Ken, I am currently in a divorce situation and might have to sell our house to be able to pay split the equity of the property. Please advise if you have an option for me to be able to keep the house and pay off my ex-husband. My credit is very good and we have manage to maintain all card and mortgage payments on time. Ken Go: Dear caller, you will be able to refinance your home and qualify by yourself to pay off your soon to be ex-husband his portion of the remaining equity. The key is to have a finalized divorce settlement with all terms of the spousal and child support if any, so that I could include those payments into your income ratio. Once, you have the finalized settlement, you will now hold title as a “Unmarried Woman” by yourself and you ex-husband would have quit claim his interest in the property prior to closing. I am sorry to hear this but hopefully it will be for the best for your family. Call me anytime to discuss. Caller: Our house unfortunately burnt down about a year ago and up until now, I am still tyring to finish the construction and deal with the insurance company. We got taken advantage by the first contractor that we hired to do the re-construction
of our current home. Therefore, now we are short of funds to finish paying the second contractor for completion, we would like to take out a second mortgage or a line of credit to proceed, can you help us? Ken Go : Very sorry to hear about the unfortunate situation, once a property is in construction regardless of a purchase or a refinance, for conventional financing the lender will always want completion prior to closing. You can get a bridge loan or a private money loan as a second lien to your property in order to finish and then refinance the both loans into one again after all the work is done and permitted. However, the second loan thru a bridge lender or private investor will carry more fees and a higher interest rate, but you might not have a choice and it might be your only choice. We have gone thru your 401K savings and it wont be enough to cover the cost required to finish your home. Caller: Hi Ken, we were offered 2.625% rate for a 15 year mortgage of a $350,000.00 loan amount, that is the lowest rate we found and I am leaning towards working with this lender, please see the estimated closing statement and advise if it will be a good deal for us to take.
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Putative Spouse Status as a defense to a Petition for Nullity of Marriage annulled by your spouse is that it results to you not having any community property interest on property acquired by your spouse during the marriage. A nullity may also cut off your claim for spousal support. What options do you have if your spouse files a nullity against you? You may still have a claim to community property and support as a putative spouse. A party to a void or voidable marriage has “putative spouse” status only if he or she believed in good faith the marriage was valid. Family. ALL property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage Code. § 225; Marriage of Guo & Sun (2010) 186 CA4th while domiciled in California is community proper- 1491, 1493, 112 CR3d 906, 908; Marriage of Vryonis ty. Family Code 760. However, there are situations (1988) 202 CA3d 712, 721, 248 CR 807, 813. A party in which the marriage may be held to be null and who has the requisite objectively reasonable “good void. These situations include, but are not limited faith” belief may be a putative spouse where any to entering into a bigamous marriage, fraud and legal infirmity in formation of the marriage renmisrepresentation in entering into a marriage, etc. ders the marriage invalid. Domestic Partnership The legal consequences of having your marriage of Ellis & Arriaga (2008) 162 CA4th 1000, 1005, 76 CR3d 401, 404; Estate of DePasse (2002) 97 CA4th 92, 107, 118 CR2d 143, 155; see Marriage of Vryonis, supra, 202 CA3d at 718–719, 248 CR at 811–812. A party's “good faith” belief in the validity of 2629 Foothill Blvd #396 La Crescenta, CA 91214 the marriage is not tested by whether he or she Tel.: 818.446.5057
believed a “marriage” lawfully occurred under some private, secular or spiritual set of standards. A putative spouse must have had a good faith belief in the existence of a lawful California marriage. Estate of DePasse (2002) 97 CA4th 92, 107–108, 118 CR2d 143, 156; Welch v. State of Calif. (2000) 83 CA4th 1374, 1378–1379, 100 CR2d 430, 432–433; Marriage of Vryonis (1988) 202 CA3d 712, 723, 248 CR 807, 814–815 “Good faith” belief is tested by an objective standard based on facts that would cause a reasonable person under the circumstances to harbor a good faith belief in the existence of a valid California marriage. Domestic Partnership of Ellis & Arriaga, supra, 162 CA4th at 1005, 76 CR3d at 404; Marriage of Guo & Sun (2010) 186 CA4th 1491, 1497, 112 CR3d 906, 911; Marriage of Ramirez & Llamas (2008) 165 CA4th 751, 756, 81 CR3d 180, 183. Whether a party had an objectively reasonable “good faith” belief is a question of fact to be determined in light of all the circumstances. Successfully proving putative spouse status or putative marriage status in court gives rise to certain property, support and attorney fees/costs rights, as well as certain other rights that ordinarily attach only between lawfully married persons. Property that would have been community or quasi-community property had the marriage been valid is deemed “quasi-marital property” and, in a proceeding to terminate the invalid marriage, “shall” be divided between the parties as if it were
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BARRISTER’S CORNER...FROM PAGE 6 community. Family.Code. § 2251(a)(2); Marriage of Tejeda (2009) 179 CA4th 973, 983, 102 CR3d 361, 368; Quasi-marital property divided pursuant to § 2251 is also liable for the parties' debts to the same extent as if it had been community or quasi-community property. Family.Code. § 2252. In addition, “temporary” and “permanent” spousal support may also be awarded in a nullity proceeding in favor of a putative spouse “in the same manner as if the marriage had not been void or voidable” Family Code Section 2254. The court may also award attorney’s fees pursuant to family code section 2030 in favor of a party found to be “innocent of fraud or wrongdoing in inducing or entering into the marriage, and free from knowledge of the then existence of any prior marriage or other impediment to the contracting of the marriage for which a judgment of nullity is sought.” Family Code Section 2255. 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, APLC. This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, APLC. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kenneth@kenreyeslaw.com or visit our website at Kenreyeslaw.com
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Debt Problems: Can Filing Bankruptcy Change Your Life For The Better? A R E y ou ov erwhel med w it h debt problems that seem insurmountable? Are you starting to feel hopeless about your financia l f ut u re a nd t h i n k i ng you’l l never get ahead? You may be at a critical point in your life where the decisions you make at this very moment will determine the kind of life you will have in the next few years. So it’s important that you make the right choices. A famous author said: “It is in those moments of decision that our destiny is shaped”. I think what this means is that the decisions we make in life are so powerful and regardless of whether you realize it or not, you are constantly creating results in your life, good or bad, at every single moment. You are literally the creator of your destiny. The path you take, whether right or wrong will take you to a certain destination. Are you on the right path? Filing for bankruptcy when you are in debt may seem like a drastic step but when appropriate for your situation, it may be just what you need to do a complete turnaround and get back on track. If your debt problems are making you very insecure about your financial future, the fresh financial start provided by our bankruptcy laws can put you on the road to financial recovery so that you can start building wealth again instead of accumulating debts. If your life is out of control, only you can regain control of your circumstances by exercising your power of decision. No one can do this for you. As a bankruptcy attorney, I tell my clients that my job is to help them understand their options but ultimately, they are responsible for the decisions that they make. The people who understand
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CAREGIVER LAW OVERVIEW FOR 2020 WORKING as a caregiver in a private home, an assisted living facility or nursing home is hard work. If this is your job, you probably work long hours and return home physically and emotionally drained. You may provide 24hour, live-in help to the elderly or incapacitated. Ma ny resident ia l pr ivate households, residential care facilities and nursing homes ignore overtime laws. These violations can deprive caregivers of significant wages totaling thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you are a caregiver employed by someone who refuses to follow wage and hour laws, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Reading up on your rights is the first step toward claiming what you are due. Discussing the matter with an experienced attorney at Chaleff Rehwald Peterson is the next and most important step. When employers refuse to pay caregivers the legally required minimum or overtime wages, it is a form of wage theft. The employers are essentially stealing wages from workers who care for the elderly. Thankfully, California law sets minimum requirements for a caregiver’s wages and working conditions. These laws include a minimum wage and overtime in most circumstances. An employer has no right to pay an employee less than the legally required minimum or overtime wages and anyone who does engages in wage theft. Wage theft takes many forms and may include failing to pay for sleep or “on call” time, paying a weekly or daily salary that is too low or classifying an in-home caregiver as an “independent contractor” to circumvent California’s wage and hour laws. California provides greater protection to caregivers than exists in most other states. For instance, the minimum wage in California will increase
incrementally to $15 by 2022. Cities can enact higher minimum wages. Caregivers who are victims of wage theft can claim the compensation that is legally due. On January 1, 2014, California enacted the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (DWBR). The DWBR mandates overtime payments for personal attendants. This law provides that an employer cannot hire personal attendants to work more than nine hours in a day or 45 hours in a workweek without paying overtime. Overtime under the DWBR is set at one and one-half times the employee’s regular rate of pay. That means that if you are an in-home caregiver, you are entitled to 150% of your hourly wage for every hour you work over nine hours in any given day, and all hours you work beyond 45 hours in a week. Now that the California legislature has created the right to overtime for personal attendants, an in-home caregiver who is not paid the required overtime wages can claim their unpaid wages. You can recover not just the overtime you are due, but also attorney’s fees and costs incurred in the lawsuit. It is also possible to recover interest and penalties if you are not properly paid overtime compensation. Caregiver overtime law is highly complex. In fact, an entirely different set of laws apply to a caregivers who work in residential care facilities and nursing homes for the elderly. These caregivers have always been entitled to overtime under California law. These caregivers must be paid overtime for all hours they work in excess of 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. In addition, they are generally entitled to double time payments for all hours worked in excess of 12 in any single day and may be entitled to meal and rest breaks. The rules for sleep time, on-call time and live-ins are also different.
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Taal’s beauty hides a terrible force of nature IT is a favorite weekend destination for Manileños, offering a breathtaking view of what is considered a rare natural spectacle. But the beauty of Taal Volcano masks its deadly Mr. Hyde persona. The 311-meter volcano dominates an island in the middle of a lake that is actually an ancient caldera, formed during prehistoric eruptions. Given its geological profile, it is no wonder that Taal is the second most active volcano in the Philippines, second only to Mount Mayon in Legazpi City, Albay. It has erupted 34 times between 1572 and 1977. Six of the eruptions claimed fatalities. The 1754 blast lasted six and half months and buried six towns in Batangas, changing the landscape forever. In 1911, 1,334 were killed when the volcano blew. Since 1977, Taal has had a relatively quiet episode, with seismic activity not exceeding Alert Level 2. Alert Level 1 was raised in March following a surge of minor volcanic activity. It picked up in November, after a swarm of earthquakes were recorded. On Sunday, January 12, Taal woke up from a long sleep, sending a one-kilometer column of ash into the air. (manilatimes.net)
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PHIVOLCS allays fears on Taal Caldera eruption
THE possibility of a widespread eruption in the Taal Caldera has been dismissed by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). "Ang Taal Volcano po ay hindi lamang 'yung pulo, kasama rito 'yung malaking caldera na kinabibilangan po ng mga dalisdis sa harap ng Tagaytay, sa paligid ng bulkan," Mariton Bornas, PHIVOLCS Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division chief, said at a press conference Friday. "Ang typical po na repose ng caldera ay nasa hundreds of thousands of years... 'yung probabilities po na mag-activate sila ay napakaliit parang hindi po natin dapat ina-alarm ang ating mga kababayan na maaaring itong malaking caldera ang puputok," she said. Data from PHIVOLCS show that the Taal Caldera measures 25 kilometers across and was formed between 140,000 to 5,380 BP (before present). Taal Lake is also within the said caldera. In its 8 a.m. bulletin, PHIVOLCS said that the existing fissures in the towns of Lemery, Agoncillo, Talisay, and San Nicolas have widened by a few centimeters. The said towns—along with Laurel, Sta. Teresita, Cuenca, Lipa, Mataasnakahoy, Balete, eastern part of Malvar, and some parts of Tanauan City—form part of the Taal Caldera, according to PHIVOLCS. Bornas, however, underscored that Taal's records of activity for thousands of years showed that the eruptions take place mainly on the Taal Volcano island where 47 craters and four maars (low-re-
lief, broad volcanic crater formed by shallow explosive eruptions) are located. "Lahat po ng activity niya ay naka-concentrate dito po sa Taal Volcano island. Ito po 'yung active crater kaya po 'yung bulkan kung puputok po siya, ang kaniyang gagamitin na daanan ay 'yung established na, 'yung matagal na," she said. "'Yung nakikita po nating parameters, hindi po siya nagsasaad ng isang malawakang pagputok ng Taal Caldera, wala po tayo sa ganoon," she added. Receding waters in Taal Lake The water level in Taal Lake, which also served as a tourist attraction in the area has been observed to be receding while main crater lake has already dried up. Bornas, however, said that Taal Lake is not likely to be drained in case the expected hazardous eruption occurs. "Ang lawa po ay basin at ang basin po ay pini-feed ng groundwater system—'yan po ay sa buong kalupaan sa paligid po ng lawa," she said. "So kahit po mabawasan 'yun, mayroon at mayroong papasok diyan lalo na kung umuulan. So, eventually 'yung tubig sa paligid ay bababa naman po sa lawa," she added. Alert Level 4 remains over Taal, five days after its initial eruption on Sunday. Though "relative lull" has been observed in previous days, volcanologists warned that a hazardous eruption is still possible within hours to days. (GMA News)
9 BALITA GLOBAL NEWS DoJ recommends charges vs ex-PNP chief Albayalde over ‘ninja cops’
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THE Department of Justice (DoJ) has recommended the indictment of former Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde and 13 others over the drug raid in Pampanga involving the controversial “Ninja Cops” seven years ago. The DoJ panel of prosecutors found probable cause to charge Albayalde for violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act for allegedly “persuading, inducing or influencing another public officer to perform an act constituting violation of rules and regulations in connection with the official duties of the latter, and causing undue injury to any party, including the government”. The DoJ cited Albayalde’s failure to implement an order which sought to penalize police officers involved in the drug operation on Nov. 29, 2013. The panel also recommended the indictment of P/Supt. Raymundo Baloyo, P/Insp. Joven Bagnot De Guzman Jr., SPO1 Jules Manlago, SPO1 Donald Roque, SPO1 Ronald Santos, SPO1 Rommel Vital, SPO1 Alcindor Tinio and several others. They were charged for misappropriation, misapplication or failure to account for the confiscated and seized illegal drugs, planting of evidence, delaying and bungling prosecution of drugs cases, qualified bribery, and graft and corruption. The DoJ panel also found that Baloyo and his men misdeclared the illegal drugs in their possession by claiming that they seized only 36.60 kilograms of shabu when the actual amount recovered was 200 kilos. The group also declared that it obtained P300,000 worth of illegal drugs when the real amount was P10 million. The actual volume of drugs and amount of money seized during the operation were contained in the affidavit of P/S Insp. De Guzman and nine other respondents who failed to declare the Toyota Fortuner that was seized during the operation. The findings against Albayalde will be endorsed to the Office of the Ombudsman, which has primary jurisdiction over the case. Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Alexander
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Suarez, headed the special panel of prosecutors. Albayalde, who was Pampanga provincial director at the time, resigned from his post, and was placed on floating status four months after the incident. Baloyo headed the team that raided the house rented by Johnson Lee on Lot 21 and 22 Narra corner Waling Waling Streets, Woodbridge Subdivision, Lakeshore, Barangay Divisoria in MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he would appoint Philippine National Police (PNP) officerMexico town. The PNP-CIDG, the complainant to the case, in-charge Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa as the police force's next chief. stressed that Baloyo’s team failed to comply In a speech in Davao City, Duterte said with the “chain of custody” mandated by law he would formally name Gamboa as the as it “failed to immediately mark the seized new PNP chief after they meet with Inillegal drugs.” terior Secretary Eduardo Año, whom Sen. Panfilo Lacson, a former PNP chief, the President asked to supervise the said the evidence against Albayalde was “as institution until the country's next far as it could go, as shown even during the police head is chosen. Senate inquiry.” "I'm going to place you as the “The lesson learned here is that the law regular PNP [chief]. But you and I, does not only have a long arm. It also has a and Sec. Año, will have a long, long very long memory. Having said that, the surtalk first," he said. est way for police officers like P/Maj. Baloyo Gamboa was named PNP OIC afet al to avoid past misdeeds from catching up ter its former chief Oscar with them is not to Albayalde stepped commit those down in October, m i sdemea nweeks shy of his ors in the first retirement, over place,” said allegations he Lacson. protected po( T he Malice officers nila Times) tagged i n selling seized drugs i n 2013,
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Looking back at the struggle in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., our great civil rights hero
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n Monday, January 20, 2020, our entire nation will pause to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., our great civil rights hero. It is a federal holiday designated every third Monday each year in January. This holiday is now included in the federal calendar of the united States, which affects schools, businesses and countless public and private offices. Though we now celebrate this important holiday, we need to look back at the struggle in making this day a holiday. The initial action to honor Dr. King took place four days after his assassination. It was then Democratic Michigan Congressman, John Conyers who proposed the holiday significance during a hearing at the oor of the US Congress, but his proposal "fell on deaf ears." Conyers was an active member of the Civil Rights Movement for several years. He was one of the few black representatives in Congress who has actually visited Selma, Alabama, in support of Dr. King during the 1965 Freedom Day, when there were mass voter registration events that occurred where countless African Americans attempted to register to vote, despite other people's "defiance and armed intimidation." According to histor ian Dan Wolfensberger, "when the first bill failed, Conyers was undaunted. He would persist year after year, Congress after Congress, in introducing the same bill again and again, gathering sponsors along the way until his persistence finally paid off." Tenacious in his pursuit, Conyers
CBC had "collected six million signatures in support of a federal holiday in honor of. Dr. King. And around the same time, famous singer Stevie Wonder had written a hit song entitled ''Happy Birthday'' about. Dr. King." Thus, it was Stevie Wonder's song which finally brought a wide public support for the holiday.
dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. sought the help of the Congressional Black Caucus, of which he was a founding member and for 15 years the CBC apparently attempted to "break the stalled legislation loose, advocating within their constituent communities, and the relentless Conyers kept introducing the bill year after year, though every single attempt has failed, in the oor of the US Congress." Finally, in the early 80's according to a story in the history channel, the
Subsequently, in 1983 as Civil Rights Movement veterans gathered in Washington to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the March on Washington, Dr. King's famous "I Have A Dream" speech highlighted the celebration of the 15th anniversary of his assassination, thereby, concluding that something must have been triggered by it. So, when the legislature met again, the bill made it to the oor of the US Congress. But, it was "filibustered by Jesse Helms, the Republican Senator from North Carolina., who insisted to introduce FBI smear materials on King, whom the agency had allegedly spent
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years trying to pinpoint him as a Communist and threat to the United States. The following day, the bill passed quickly (78-22) and President Reagan signed the legislation immediately." However, although the first federal holiday was celebrated in 1986, it took more years again, for the national holiday observance to filter through to every state. During that time, several southern states have combined MLK Day with holidays that uplifted Confederate leader Robert E. Lee, who was likewise born on January 19. Primarily, the State of Arizona initially observed the holiday but rescinded it, leading to a year-long struggle over whether to celebrate King, which finally ended in multiple public referenda, as well as major boycotts of the state, and a final voter registration push, which helped propel a final referendum, thus making it a success in 1992. It wasn't really until the year 2000 that every state in the Union finally observed MLK Jr. Day. and currently, in some states, the holiday is still celebrated in conjunction with the celebration of Confederate slaveholders, but after three decades of contention and controversy, at least it is NOW observed as a national federal holiday It is therefore a great honor for all of us to pause and thank Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his resilience in fighting for every American's human right, on the anniversary of his assassination, on Monday, January 20, 2020. At a time when people's differences still abound, let us not forget Dr. King's famous speech "I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." For those of us who immigrated to this country, let us all be grateful for Dr. King's vision in making America a great place to live.
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Sarah G’s ‘Tala’ enters Billboard world digital chart MAnILA — Four years since its original release, “Tala” is shining brighter than ever as it entered an international chart tallied by Billboard on Friday. On its social media channels, Billboard announced “Tala” as a debuting track in the World Digital Song Sales chart, for the week of January 18. The Sarah Geronimo single entered on the 12th spot, ranking among tracks from the likes of Red Velvet, BTS, and Blackpink. The World Digital Song Sales chart is said to rank best-selling international singles in the United States. Written by Nica del Rosario and Em-
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Judy Ann cooks hot meals for Taal evacuees MAnIL A — She said that she's looking to take a break from doing teleseryes, following the conclusion of "Starla," at least for the first few months of the new year to spend more time with her family. And it looks like Judy Ann Santos has been putting her free time to good use, cooking and packing Judy Ann SAnToS hot meals for the many who were displaced to evacuation centers due to the Taal eruption. On her Instagram Stories, Santos could be seen busy preparing the packed meals with her family and friends, with husband Ryan Agoncillo leading the distri-
bution side. She shared that they managed to make a thousand packed meals, in addition to the 35 relief packages they stored in reusable boxes. She w rote: "Sama sama tayong babangon para sa mga kababayan nating nangangailangan ng tulong." It was last Sunday when Taal Volcano spewed a giant ash column, forcing the evacuation of some 39,000 residents from its expanded danger zone. It continues to be under Alert Level 4, which warns of a "hazardous" eruption in the next "hours or days." (ABS-CBN News)
JC Santos confirms he's going to be a dad MAnILA — Actor JC Santos revealed Thursday that he is now married to his high school crush, Shyleena Herrera, and that he is about to be a father. On the sidelines of the press conference for his newest movie "On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets" with Bela Padilla, Santos told entertainment reporter Allan Diones that he got married last September 2019. He declared that 2019 is the "best year" for him because it was when all his dreams were fulfilled. "Sobrang thankful ako kay Lord na lahat ng dasal ko, lahat ng pangarap ko, natupad last year... Bukod doon sa career ko, 'yung crush ko noong high school na nabasted ako 15 years ago, nagkita kami ulit at hindi ko na siya
Daniel Padilla 'blessed, humbled' to work with Charo Santos-Concio
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aniel Padilla could not hide his excitement when asked about his new movie with screen veteran Charo Santos-Concio titled “Kun Maupay Man It Panahon (Whether the Weather is Fine).” Slated to be released this year, the movie is about the devastating aftermath of typhoon Yolanda. Speaking to ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Padilla said his experience while shooting the film is incomparable to any he has done in the past. “It’s really different. It’s something new para sa akin. New production din kasi it’s not really from ABS-CBN or Star Cinema. Iba rin 'yung karga, iba 'yung bato ng pelikula, iba 'yung feel. Very exciting,” he said. On working with Santos-Concio,
Padilla said: “Ang sarap katrabaho ni Ma’am Charo dahil napakahusay na aktor. Kapag may katrabaho kang magaling na aktor, ang sarap magbato ng eksena. Nagtutulungan kayo. I am very thankful, blessed
CHAro SAnToS-ConCIo
and very humbled na nakatrabaho ko si Ma’am Charo.” "Whether the Weather is Fine" is directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad, whose short film, "Jodilerks Dela Cruz, Employee of the Month," competed in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2017.
Manatad was born in Tacloban, one of the hardest-hit areas by Yolanda back in 2013. The film will also star new actress Francinne Rifol, also known as Rans from all-Pinay girl group MNL48. T he of f icial synopsis for it reads: "Against the backdrop of the typhoon Yola nd a , a mother (Santos) and her son (Padilla) dAnIEL PAdILLA struggle for survival and deal with absurdity of fate, sustained by the hope that they carry, and what is lost and gained." While a release date for the new movie has yet to be announced, Padilla is hoping his supporters could watch it when it comes out. (ABS-CBN News)
How Mark missed the chance to play Aladdin on Broadway M ark Bautista has a “lesson learned” note to self: Always check your email inbox.
The singer could have been “Aladdin” on Broadway if only he was able to read on time the casting invitation sent to him. In an interview, Mark revealed he was given the opportunity to audition for the iconic Disney character on Jan. 8 but only found out about it last Jan. 10. “Nanghina ako,” was how he described the feeling. “Galing ako ng grocery nu’n eh, nagopen ako ng isang e-mail—I have two e-mail accounts—at may nag-message sa’kin na may sinend daw na kanta for me,” he narrated. “So habang nagscroscroll ako, may nakita akong message something about Disney. The e-mail was sent to me on Jan. 7. And they also have that follow-up message asking if I’m still interested. Late na’ko nakareply so sayang.”
MArK BAuTISTA Playing Aladdin has always been a dream for Mark. The singer revealed he auditioned for the role in past years but didn’t get it. Though disappointed, the 36-yearold chooses to put it all behind him, believing “it is not the perfect timing.” “Kasi nga, hindi smooth lahat eh. So malalaman ko naman ‘yun pag okay
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kasi swabe lahat, sakto lahat sa schedule. Of course, nandu’n ‘yung sayang kasi nandyan na ‘yung opportunity eh, once-in-a-lifetime eh… although hindi rin naman sure na ako ‘yung makukuha but what if ‘di ba?” he said. Many of his celebrity friends expressed support. They even suggested that Mark e-mail Disney back as soon as possible, thinking it might not be too late to get the opportunity to audition for the role. “Manageable naman ‘yung feelings ko about it and I guess it’s not really meant for me. Yeah, things happen for a reason,” he simply said. If anything, Mark finds solace in the fact that he was considered for it. “’Yung idea na kinokontak nila ako for that, masaya ako du’n. Happy ako na nasa radar nila ako. Maybe there’s a bigger thing for me,” he said. Mark turns his focus on his upcoming concert alongside Christian Bautista and Aicelle Santos. Dubbed “1 for 3,” it is on Feb. 1 at The Theatre at Solaire. (Manila Bulletin)
pinakawalan," Santos said. "Siyempre nag-hang out kami for a few months," he added. "Sinabi ko na agad sa parents niya na, 'I want to marry your daughter.' Sinabi ko na agad sa kapatid niya. Nalaman na nila and nag-propose ako, and we got married. And now we have a new beautiful blessing." Santos went on to share that he and his wife are set to welcome their baby girl next month. When asked why he kept his wedding and baby a secret, the actor replied: "Hindi namin siya nilihim. Wala lang nagtatanong. Ako naman ang social media ko is about work lang." JC SAnToS
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MAnILA — A film starring former couple John Lloyd Cruz and Shaina Magdayao was among the titles unveiled by ABS-CBN on Monday for release this year. “Servando Magdamag” will mark Cruz’s film comeback after his two-year hiatus, and his first project with Magdayao since their 2012 split. In ABS-CBN’s “Sama-Sama Tayo sa 2020” trailer, which enumerates its entertainment lineup across
platforms, separate scenes of Magdayao and Cruz in “Servando Magdamag” were shown. “Servando Magdamag” is based on the short story by acclaimed writer Ricky Lee, who previously said that its fi lm adaptation would be helmed by Lav Diaz. Diaz, a frequent collaborator of Magdayao and Cruz in separate projects, has not yet been announced as the director of ABS-CBN Films’ “Servando Magdamag.” (ABS-CBN News)
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MAnILA — Did you know that Alex Gonzaga and Mikee Morada have been engaged since last December? The actress made the revelation in her newest vlog uploaded on Friday. The proposal, which happened last December 27 at 1881 Heritage in Hong Kong, was witnessed by Gonzaga's parents. Skip to the 11:47 mark in the video below to see Morada getting down on one knee to ask for Gonzaga's hand in marriage. Gonzaga first revealed her engagement to Morada on Thursday as she celebrated her birthday. The two marked their third anniversary last November. (ABS-CBN News)
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Then there were Iza Tobias and Jezreel Autor who tied the knot in Tagaytay. Photos from their wedding ceremony were shared on social media by Peewee Torres. Lastly, Evan Gonzales and Kristine Peren‘s nuptials took place at Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas.
Earlier today, Taal volcano started to erupt, causing ashfall that has all the way to Clark. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) has raised the alert level to level 4. Best wishes to these newlyweds! You definitely had a wedding day to remember forever. (Manila Bulletin)
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MANILA — Coca-Cola Philippines said Friday it distributed 40,000 liters of drinking water to those displaced by the Taal Volcano eruption. On top of the bottled water, it also donated 2,000 face masks and organized a relief drive for canned goods and blankets, the beverage giant said in a statement. Coca-Cola joined other Filipino and international companies like PLDT Inc, Manila Water and Megaworld, which earlier extended aid to the victims. Tens of thousands remain in evacuation centers with Taal Volcano still under Alert Level 4, the second highest warning, meaning a hazardous eruption is still possible. “As we join relevant authorities in monitoring the situation and fervently hope that no further devastation will occur, we are prepared to further provide assistance to all communities in need," said Gareth McGeown, CEO of Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Inc. (ABS-CBN News)
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Aside from ABS-CBN, news website Rappler and the Philippine Daily Inquirer have been repeatedly attacked by the president and his supporters because of unfavorable reports. Duterte, in a televised address last December 30, said owners of ABS-CBN should just sell the network. A House committee headed by Rep. Franz Alvarez has yet to act on 8 bills seeking another 25-year franchise for the network, which was also shut down during the Marcos dictatorship. Lawmakers have only 24 regular session days to act on the proposals after returning to work on Jan. 20. Eleven House members earlier filed a resolution in support of ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal, which has been in limbo since the president began repeated tirades against it over a political ad that was not aired in 2016. Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman had said Duterte should air his “personal grievances” against the network with the “proper judicial or administrative forum... instead of imposing an extrajudicial killing of the freedom of the press.” ABS-CBN operates free TV Channel 2 and Radio DZMM. (ABS-CBN News)
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Reasons to fall in love with La Union, and to keep coming back Looking for a place with the right mix of calm and fun and festive? La Union is the place to be. By Jill Tan Radovan All photos by Jill Tan Radova
La Union is truly wonderful, but in a different way The beach is unlike the popular and pristine white-sand resorts down South. The sand isn't even white, but it doesn't matter. La Union is the Philippines' surf capital. People primarily go there to ride the waves, only to realize that there are so many more reasons for one to fall in love with it—and to keep coming back. Laid-back and relaxing Mornings seem slower Urbiztondo beach. There's no rush for you to immediately finish your coffee because too many people are waiting to take your spot at a bar or coffee shop. It never feels as if the beach is overcrowded, or that your personal space is compromised despite the easy-going, free-spirited vibe.
Places like Flotsam and Jetsam offer comfortable and commendable accommodations. The hostel feels like a home away from home, with rustic interiors and a artsy-bohemian aesthetic. You can take your time staring at the horizon and the listening to the sound of waves crashing on the shore every single morning, for as long as you want. A sane amount of party spirit Peaceful and calming by day, fun and festive at night. Flotsam and Jetsam is a social hostel—expect to meet new friends, and to share a few drinks, or even dance with them as well.
The party spirit is strong particularly on Saturday nights and holidays. Piped in music floats through the Kitchen Bar during the day but you can expect a DJ to share his playlist on weekends.
There’s more than enough booze for everyone. Flotsam and Jetsam owner Jeff Ortega recommends the 5-minute drink to first timers who want to get the most buzz –and fun— as they party. Management encourages guests to drink responsibly, and drugs are not allowed. Clean, good fun—tons of it—can be expected. Love for local San Juan, La Union, has evolved from a small fishing town to a thriving surf community. Both locals and former city dwellers have chosen to set up businesses in the area. Just a few minutes away from Flotsam and Jetsam is The Great Northwest Philippines Travel Stop Locsin & Viewing Deck, which is but one of the locations where you can fulfil gas-
tronomic fantasies. T houses several tenants that landmark products that La Union has become known for. There are also other establishments along Urbiztondo beach which have similarly captured the essence of La Union’s local flavor. A sense of community If people seem so friendly and everyone seems to know everybody else, it’s probably because they really are warm and accommodating people, and that they have known one another for a long time and treat one another as family. For champion surfer and resort owner Luke Landrigan, living in La Union is like having a vacation every single day of his life. It is a joy that he shares with both locals and migrants who have given up city living in favor of waking up by the sea.
It’s been six years since El Union Coffee owner Lorenzo “Kiddo” Cosio and his wife Amy practically packed their entire life in a van to start a new life with their kids in the coastal town. He is friends with Luke, Jeff and other business owners in the area. They greet and welcome guests with genuine warmth and openness, all the time. Surf culture Surf culture is what brought people in La Union together, and their love for the sport has encouraged them to be supportive of one another’s endeavours— if only to ensure they get to maintain the lifestyle they have fallen in love with.
If you don’t surf yet, you might as well book surf lessons. The La Union Surf School (LUSS) is accredited by the Academy of Surfing Instructors in Australia (ASI). It applies the highest safety standards and all instructors are ASI certified, with the necessary lifesaving and first aid qualifications. You can let your guard down Sometimes, going on vacation compels people to put so much effort into the way they look. La Union makes you do the exact opposite, however, and encourages you to let your guard down. Dressed simply in a swimsuit under a pair of shorts or a cover-up over a bikini, you will find yourself drawn by the simple joys only coastal living can give.
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merely to make a buck. Makai Bowls at The Great Northwest Philippines Travel Stop & Viewing Deck serves the healthiest, tastiest, and most refreshing sugar-free and dairy-free smoothie bowls, ever. My favorite is the Beach Break, which is made with moringa, banana, spir-
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PBA: Strong on both ends of the floor, Japeth Aguilar named finals MVP
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apeth Aguilar was a force on offense and defense in the 2019 PBA Governors' Cup finals, and his strong play on both ends of the court keyed Barangay Ginebra's title win over Meralco on Friday. It also helped him get finals most valuable player, as Ginebra clinched the crown in five games at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Aguilar scored 25 points, pulled down 8 rebounds and blocked 4 shots in the deciding game, a 105-93 win. Overall, the 32-year-old Sasmuan town, Pampanga, native averaged 17.4 points on 56.5% field-goal shooting in the title series, to go with 7 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. "I'm just really thankful. Nagpapasalamat talaga ako sa Panginoon, kasi any moment it could be (Meralco's) game. We really had to dig deep," Aguilar said. "Kelangan ko lang talagang mag-commit sa role ko. Defense talaga, very confident naman ako sa teammates ko, silang bahala sa offense." That was a modest take, considering he ended up Game 5's leading local scorer. "Sa bandang huli they saw me, they saw opportunity. So team work talaga," Aguilar said. (ABS-CBN News)
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Eduard Folayang takes on Pieter Buist in the co-main feature of ONE: Fire and Fury at Mall of Asia Arena on January 31. Folayang was originally scheduled to face Pakistan's Ahmed Mujtaba, but the latter reportedly sustained an injury during training. According to a report posted on ONE Championship's official website, Buist is coming off back-to-back victories over Kota Shimoishi last May and Antonio Caruso in October. Folayang is looking to a second straight win after beating Amarsanaa Tsogookhuu via technical decision. However, a win won't come easy as Buist boasts of an impressive knockout ratio, having finished off 11 of 16 opponents he has beaten. ONE: Fire and Fury will also feature four of the Team Lakay training partners, including Joshua Pacio, who will defend his strawweight crown against Alex Silva in the main event. (ABSCBN News)
FOLAYANG Folayang was originally scheduled to face Pakistan’s Ahmed Mujtaba, but the latter reportedly sustained an injury during training. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/file
PBA: Brownlee congratulates Durham on ‘well-deserved’ Best Import award MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra import Justin Brownlee offered his congratulations to Meralco counterpart Allen Durham, who once again copped the Bobby Parks Trophy in the PBA Governors' Cup. Durham was recognized as the conference's Best Import on Wednesday night, ahead of Game 4 of the finals between Meralco and Ginebra. It was his third time to win the award, and once again, he beat Brownlee for the honor. It was a close race: Durham compiled 1170 points, while Brownlee had 937. "Oh, he deserves it," Brownlee said of Durham, who also won the award in 2016 and 2017. "He's always here in this conference and playing at a high level." Brownlee did get a measure of revenge: he put up 27 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 4 blocks to lead the Gin Kings to a 94-72 rout of Meralco in Game 4. With the win, they now have a 3-1 lead in the series and are just a game away from reclaiming the Governors' Cup title. Coach Tim Cone commended Brownlee for taking charge of the game, particularly in the second quarter, where he scored 15 points to help the Gin Kings pull away after a tight first frame. "Justin's Justin," said Cone. "Even though he didn't win the Best Import award, he's still gonna go down as one of the greatest imports, at least in Ginebra history, maybe PBA history." "He's about championships," Cone said of Brownlee, who did win the Best Import award in the 2018 PBA Commissioner's Cup. "That's what we love so much about him, is that he really cares about winning for the team, not for himself. He's really special that way," the coach said. (ABS-CBN News)
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How to clean up after an ashfall
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unday's phreatic eruption at the Taal Volcano had caused an ashfall in surrounding provinces, and even in Metro Manila.
According to the International Volcanic Health Hazard Network (IVHHN), volcanic ash could reach levels potentially harmful to health and could cause irreparable damage to property. "Ash is different from ordinary house dust. Its sharp, crystalline structure causes it to scratch and abrade surfaces when it is removed by wiping or brushing," the IVHHN said. The IVHHN said those undertaking clean up operations should always wear effective dust masks, and goggles or corrected eyeglasses in fine-ash environments. The network recommends that the ash deposits should lightly be watered down before they are removed by shoveling, but not so excessive that deposits may cause a collapse. "Dry brushing can produce very high exposure levels and should be avoided," warned the IVHHN. "The ash makes surfaces much more slippery, consequently many people have died from falls while cleaning ash from their roofs," it added. Outside cleaning: • Put on mask before cleaning. If none, use wet cloth. In dry conditions, wear eye protection such as goggles. • Moisten the ash with sprinkler first to prevent remobilizing by the wind. • Use shovels for removing thick deposits, and stiff brooms for lesser amounts • Keep ash in heavy-duty plastic bags or trucks if available.
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he use of a garden fence is an essential element to help keep out pests or for a decorative touch. The following steps will show you how to fence a garden. 1. Keep in mind it is important to leave enough room between the fence and the actual growing area to permit you to move around the plants. 2. Measure the area that is to be fenced with a measuring tape, including the height you want the fence to be. 3. Choose the material you plan to use as your fence. Several types are available, such as wood, wire, and mesh. Dig your post holes deep enough to bury half the pole. Add gravel to cover the bottom of the hole before setting the post. This will help with drainage. 4. Dig holes spaced evenly around your garden for your fence posts using a shovel or spade. 5. Fill each hole with either dirt or cement. When using dirt, make sure you continuously compress the dirt as you add it to the hole. This makes for a solid, tight fit.
If you choose cement as your base, you will need to stabilize the post until the cement sets. 6. Cut and attach the material you will be using to fence a garden using a hammer (mallet), nails and wire cutters. Common materials used include wood slats, chicken wire, vinyl netting or mesh. You can also choose more decorative materials. 7. Include an easy access gate or opening for you to enter the garden. A simple gate can be made by extending the length of the materials used approximately 1 foot (0.3 meters). Add some hooks onto the extension in order to attach the gate to the fence when you want it closed.
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• Keep roods free of thick accumulation. • Take caution when climbing ladders or roofs, as volcanic ash is slippery. • Damped ash in yards and streets to reduce suspension of ash, but use water sparingly. Do not soak. • Remove outdoor clothing before entering a building. • Do not dump ash in gardens or the roadside. • Do not drive unless absolutely necessary. Inside cleaning: • Clean the house in a coordinated approach, do so when public works are cleaning outside. • Put on mask or wet cloth before cleaning. • Ensure good ventilation by opening all doors and windows before cleaning. • Only use one entrance to the building while cleaning. • Wash with water and an effective detergent or wetting agent, damp rag techniques or vacuuming whenever possible. • Use soaked cloth or sponge for glass, porcelain, enamel, and acrylic surfaces • Fabrics should be rinsed under running water or taken outside and beaten. • Moisten thick ash deposits on hard floors and place in bags, use damp or wet
cloth to clean. • For several months after ashfall, filters (air conditioner and furnace) may need replacing often. Clean any surface that may blow and recirculate ash. • Keep children and pets indoors and discourage play in dusty settings. • Don't use floor sweepers with side brushes, as this may re-entrain dust particles into air. • Do not use fans or electric clothes dryers that might remobilize ash.
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Sweet Mango Barbecue Chicken Skewers SWEET Mango Barbecue Chicken Skewers are the perfect grill fare! Moist and juicy and bursting with fruity and savory flavors, they’re a guaranteed crowd pleaser! Barbecues are a popular Filipino tradition, especially on New Year’s Eve when families and friends gather around a smoldering charcoal pit while awaiting the coming year. Remember red hotdogs on skewers? Eating one after the other until my tummy hurt was one of my fun memories as a kid. If you’re planning a grill fest for the holidays and you’d like to add to the usual Pork BBQ, these delectable sweet mango barbecue chicken skewers are a great way to switch things up. With a sweet, savory, and fruity glaze, they’re a refreshing burst of flavor. (kawalingpinoy.com)
Ovaltine becomes ice cream at this dessert café Black Scoop brings on the nostalgia with Ovaltine Soft-Serve, Ovaltine Cream Cheese, and an Iced Ovaltine Crunch drink! MANILA — The chocolatey drink of our youth is making a comeback with a series of nostalgia-inducing, crazy ice cream treats at The Black Scoop café. The dessert shop isn't just bringing back the famed Ovaltine Soft-Serve Swirl to the menu – this time, a new Ovaltine Cream Cheese Crunch, and Iced Ovaltine Crunch Drink are making their first appearance, starting January 10. The Ovaltine Swirl (P140) remains for the purists, but customers can also get it ala Ovaltine Swirl Crunch (P160), which includes a crunchy topping of ground Ovaltine chocolate malt cookies. The Ovaltine Cream Cheese Crunch (P140: plain, P155: with crunch) features a subtle cream cheese topping atop the soft-serve. Fancy a sweet beverage? The Iced Ovaltine Crunch Drink (P120) stays true to our favorite rich, chocolatey childhood drink, mixed with a sweet syrup and a topping of ovaltine cookie crunch. Black Scoop's Ovaltine desserts will be available in all branches nationwide. (Rappler.com)
by Lalaine Manalo
BY VANJO MERANO
Dinengdeng with Fried Fish Recipe
Dinengdeng with Fried Fish is simple, but it is delicious and satisfying. This is one of the Filipino recipes or dishes that anyone can prepare and still get positive results, most of the time. When cooking dinengdeng, it is important to extract the flavors of every ingredient. This is the reason why the tomato, ginger, and onion go first before the other vegetables. I also want to preserve the appearance of the veggies while making sure that each is cooked properly. In order to achieve this, add the non-leafy vegetables in the middle of the cooking process; these are the okra, sitaw, and ampalaya. Add the leafy ones towards the end since cooks quickly. Aside from the bagoong monamon, the fish plays a big role in providing flavor to the dish. I usually let the fish boil with the vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes before turning the heat off. This will let the liquid absorb the flavor from the fish. Note that the fish was placed on top of the veggies and it is not fully submerged. This will give your dish the extra flavor while you can still enjoy the texture of fried fish (by eating the top part). Try this Dinengdeng with Fried Fish Recipe. Enjoy!
Ingredients • 2 to 3 pieces medium sized fish cleaned • 10 pieces okra • 1 ½ cup squash flower • 3 pieces small bitter gourd ampalaya, cored and sliced • 10 pieces snake beans sitaw, cut into short pieces
• 2 medium ripe plum tomato wedged • 2 knobs ginger sliced • 1 medium onion wedged • 2 cups hot pepper leaves dahon ng sili • 3 cups water • 3 tablespoons bagoong monamon • 1 tablespoon salt • ½ cup cooking oil to fry fish
Instructions Rub salt all over the fish. Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil gets hot, fr y the fish until the side turns golden brown. Turn the fish over and continue to fry the other side until the same color is achieved. Remove the fried fish from the cooking pot. Place in a plate and set aside. Pour water in a clean cooking pot. Let boil. Add onion, ginger, and tomato. Cover and boil in medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir-in the bagoong. Add okra, bitter gourd, and snake beans. Cover and cook for 7 to 12 minutes. Add the hot pepper leaves and squash flower. Cook for 3 minutes. Put the fried fish top. Cover. Cook for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve. Share and enjoy! (panlasangpinoy.com)
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Gov't urged to strengthen climate action, phase out coal to avoid Australia fire crisis Manila Cathedral ready to host weddings displaced by Taal Volcano eruption
MANILA — The unprecedented fire crisis that hit Australia—an example of the catastrophic impacts of climate change—should compel the Philippine government to scale up its climate action and phase out fossil fuels, environmental advocates said Friday. The massive bushfires raging across Australia have reportedly killed roughly a billion animals and have burnt roughly 10 million hectares of land—an area larger than South Korea or Portugal—since it began in September last year. Thaddeus Martinez, Haribon Foundation veteran forester, said the government should phase out coal plants and coal-mining operations to avoid adding forest fires to the growing list of hazards that the Philippines—a country vulnerable to disastrous effects of climate change—faces. The Philippines is not at risk of large scale forest fires like the case in Australia, Martinez said. Global warming, however, could increase the occurrences of small forest fires. “There is the same case of fire, but given that we have climate change, we can say that there are more hazards now compared to the previous decades,” Martinez said. According to Martinez, 90% of all foreign fires in the Philippines are caused by human activities—with kaingin or slashing-and-burning of forests as the most common cause. “Maybe there are some social aspects that we need to look at. Why are some people deliberately causing the fire? It’s not only the natural causes, but it’s anthropogenic as well,” he said, adding that there is a need to educate local communities about forest-related law, impacts of climate change and the importance of biodiversity. Living Laudato Si Philippines said global leaders must recognize the urgency for mitigating climate change to prevent similar incidents in the future. “We have a moral responsibility to our common dreams for our families for a safe and secured life at present and the future. This comes with the assurance of sustaining ecosystems,” Rodne Galicha, the executive director of the faith-based NGO, said. Country’s reliance on coal According to a Greenpeace report, coal remains the country’s dominant energy source with a 52.05% share in gross power generation by source in gigawatt hours despite the country’s commitment to move away from fossil fuels. Coal is a major contributor to the catastrophic climate change. The share of renewable sources, meanwhile, stood at 22.27% as of December 2018. Martinez urged the government to look beyond the short-term benefits of fossil fuels on economic development.
“It is not just the economic production supported by this power generation that needs to be examined, but also the impacts on us. Renewable energy power generation will be more appropriate,” Martinez said. The United States said Wednesday the past decade was the hottest on record globally. (Philstar.com)
THE Manila Cathedral (Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception) in Intramuros, Manila has announced that it was willing to help, and was ready to accommodate soon-to-be-wed couples whose church venues in Batangas and Cavite were badly affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. In a social media post, the Manila Cathedral said, couples who are set to marry this January and February in Batangas and Cavite may get in touch with their office personnel in case their church venues were severely affected by the calamity. “Due to a number of calls and inquiries we are receiving regarding transfer of weddings affected by the Taal Volcano eruption in Batangas and Cavite areas to the Manila Cathedral, we are now opening slots and extending assistance for weddings scheduled this January and February 2020,” the Manila Cathedral announced. Large areas in Cavite and Batangas were severely affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. Many churches in the areas are also currently being used as temporary evacuation centers by the affected families. Interested parties may visit the Manila Cathedral office from Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or on Sunday, from 8 a.m. until noon or call 85273093. (Manila Bulletin) (IMAGE GALLERY/GOOGLE IMAGE)
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Technology trends for 2020
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hanks to new technologies and new applications of established technologies, the way people work would continue to change in 2020. In the Information Technology department, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and analytics would play pivotal roles along with privacy, security and cost management strategies. read on for the trends that would dominate the year ahead. Privacy laws: Focused on employee accountability
More countries are following the European Union’s lead by implementing data protection laws similar to the General Data Protection Regulation, such as the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act which goes into effect in May 2020. Under such scenarios, the role of Data Protection Officers assumes significance as they must work closely with chief information officers (CIOs) and tech teams to ensure that organizations comply with the law. With increased awareness of and emphasis on data protection, there would be an even greater focus on the handling of users’ personal data and its security. Employees at all levels would be held accountable as organizations strive to meet compliance. Therefore, there would be a need for upskilling and education programs to handle this aspect.
AI security: An important investment
Even as AI adoption across enterprises is set for continued growth, organizations would realize the importance of securing the systems. At least three aspects need attention to make AI work optimally. The first is to ensure the attackers do not mislead the AI system to make it perform the
way they want in real-time. For example: introducing bias. Enterprises would see value in investing in explainable AI technologies, which involve the AI system explaining its actions and decisions thus making it possible to review and correct the AI in real time. The second is to protect the AI training data and the ML models, possibly by investing in technologies like homomorphic encryption. The third is guarding against the dangers of ‹concept drift, which is when the AI models built using the training data become irrelevant and the system behaves erratically.
Process automation to hyper automation
In 2020, we would begin to see the rise of hyper automation, which is the meeting point of intelligence driven by AI and ML with autonomy driven by robotic and cognitive process automation. Hyper au-
tomation would help support dynamic and complex business processes including loan processing, insurance claims, warehouse dispatch and others. This would provide the unique advantage of mimicking user actions on terminals like carrying out transactions and generating dynamic content contextually to deliver on speed, accuracy, reliability and reduced costs.
Endpoint protection: A top priority
As the number and types of endpoint devices rapidly proliferate and become ‘smart powered’ by software and connectivity, they become critical targets and vectors for external attacks. Mobile applications may well be the source of the next large-scale enterprise security breach, even as the influx of non-traditional workers and their remote devices continue. As the threat landscape evolves to exploit sophisticated capabilities in the endpoints, so must the protection techniques. In 2020, we’ll see techniques such as data loss prevention, which prevents users from leaking critical information intentionally or otherwise, and endpoint detection and response, which continuously monitors events, detects threats, performs investigations, and initiates responses. Such techniques would gain prominence because the logic and intelligence underpinning them would increasingly reside on the devices themselves.
Tools to help standardize data will rise
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This means that there are now new and different sources of data that need to be standardized and checked for quality before they could be used for analysis. Getting from data to insight takes far less time when data from various sources are structured to fit a common schema or format, otherwise known as data standardization. To accommodate this, next year is going to see a rise in the demand for ETL (extract, transform, load) tools, which help cut down the time it takes to standardize data. Analysts have to begin familiarizing themselves with newer sources of data and employ ETL tools, when necessary.
Controlling cloud costs, a priority
The cloud, particularly SaaS, has democratized the use of technology across all business functions. However, it has also resulted in spiraling costs and significant waste due to the decentralized model of consumption. Surveys indicate businesses could be wasting up to 35 per cent of their cloud costs because of duplicate spending and lack of usage. Fortunately, solutions are emerging to help the chief financial officers and CIOs take control of the situation. For example, a SaaS management platform could bring central visibility, control, and manageability for all the SaaS applications used within the business, including cost management. Different services could have different pricing, costing and billing models; and SMPs could help provide cost and efficiency insights at the level of user, department, and organization. Another example, Cloud cost management solutions could provide unified cost management for organizations that use multiple IaaS providers. For businesses struggling with managing cloud costs, these would become top priorities. (TMT)
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Offers subject to availability. Net cost based on current rebates. *Nissan Customer Cash in lieu of Special Financing. ** Must finance through NMAC. ***All U.S. Military personnel (active and reserve) All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, any emission testing charge and dealer add-ons or accessories. Vehicles subject to prior sale. Interest accrues from date of contract. NMAC financing may be required on some vehicles see dealer for details. All financing subject to credit approval. Factory rebate in lieu of special APR. Certificate Program, see dealer for details.
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Subaru of Glendale is the #1 Volume Subaru Dealer in California!!! #1 Claim based on SOA YTD Sales Report through new car sales in California for 2018
Visit Subaru of Glendale to find your dream car at a great price with the help of our friendly, no pressure sales staff. Whether it’s love at first sight or after your test drive, you’ll have a great experience and leave with a grin on your face.
2019 SUBARU
Impreza 2.0i PREMIUM CVT
2020 SUBARU
with Eyesight, Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert & Lane Change Assist and Steering Responsive Fog Lights
139
$
249
$
PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS @10k MILES PER YEAR
Forester Premium CVT
with Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Change Assist, Keyless Access with Push-Button Start & Power Rear Gate PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 42 MONTHS @10k MILES PER YEAR
$2,899 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$2,899 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$2,899 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)
$2,899 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)
Model KJD-13 — K3619780, K3621498 & K3626512 FINANCE OFFER As low as 0.9% financing for up to 72 months on ALL 2019 Imprezas in stock
2020 SUBARU
219
$
Offer Expires 01/31/20
Outback Premium CVT
Model Code: LFF-15 — LH414086 & LH412452 FINANCE OFFER As low as 2.90% Limited term financing on ALL 2020 Foresters in stock
2020 SUBARU
249
$
PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS @10k MILES PER YEAR
Crosstrek Limited CVT PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS @10k MILES PER YEAR
$2,899 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$2,899 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$2,899 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)
$2,899 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)
Model Code: LDD-11 — L3106412 & L3107525 Offer Expires 01/31/20 FINANCE OFFER As low as 0.9% Limited term financing on SELECT 2020 Outback models in Stock
FINANCE OFFER As low as 3.49% limited term financing on ALL 2020 Crosstreks in stock
2020 SUBARU
Legacy Premium CVT
Offer Expires 01/31/20
Model Code: LRE-21 — L9803945 & L9801463 Offer Expires 01/31/20
Ascent Touring – 7 Passenger CVT
2020 SUBARU
with Navigation and Power Moonroof
279
$
399
$
PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS @10k MILES PER YEAR
PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS @10k MILES PER YEAR
$2,899 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$2,899 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$2,899 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)
$2,899 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)
Model Code: LAF-34 — L3004788 & L3010539 FINANCE OFFER Offer Expires 01/31/20 As low as 0.9% limited term financing on ALL 2020 Legacys in stock
Model Code: LCG-31 — L3423444 & L3429910 FINANCE OFFER Offer Expires 01/31/20 As low as 0.90% Limited term financing on ALL 2020 Ascents in stock
“Para sa bagong Subaru, tawagan niyo lang po kami!”
Driving People Happy
SUBARU OF GLENDALE 1308 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204 www.SubaruofGlendale.net
855-230-1547 Andrew Marilla Christian Marilla Sales & Leasing Finance Manager
Enzo Patnongon Sale & Leasing Consultant
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.