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Carson leads cities in clean and green drive

thE City of Carson embraces the future.

"Our future is being determined now by what we do and fail to do, and as Carson moves towards a cleaner and healthier environment we help ensure a brighter and sustainable future," said Carson Mayor Albert Robles.

In June 2019, the Carson City Council unanimously voted to (i) authorize the purchase of a new fleet of light duty, zero emission and electric vehicles, (ii) to install electric vehicle charging stations throughout the city, and (iii) unveiled the first permanent residential electric trash truck in California.

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Pacquiao catches thurman with a right hook that ejected the latter’s mouthpiece.

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Andrew Yang brings presidential campaign to ethnic media

By Mark hedin Ethnic Media services

On Tuesday, July 23, Andrew Yang became the first presidential candidate to participate in a teleconference with ethnic media reporters, organized by Ethnic Media Services.

Andrew Yang Pleased to be offered a bubble tea as he sat down at a dais, Yang greeted about four dozen ethnic ANDREW

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Unlike Adrien Broner, defeAted keith thUrmAn eAts hUmBle pie

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it was a touching moment. Shortly after the roar of some 14,000 spectators has died down at the MGM Grand Arena and the boxing ring brought down to a mere press conference platform, Keith “One Time” Thurman eats humble pie and everyone applauded.

"I knew it was too close. He got the knockdown so he had momentum in round one.”

“I want to thank the fans for coming out.

This was a beautiful night of boxing.”

“I wish I had a little bit more output to go toe to toe. I felt like he was getting a little bit tired, but he did have experience in the ring. My conditioning and my output was just behind Manny Pacquiao’s. I would love

the rematch.”

“You get blessings and lessons. Tonight was a blessing and a lesson. Thank you everybody, and thank you Manny Pacquiao.”

Thurman said these words in succession.

The former welterweight champion who used to have an unblemished record has apparently realized that Pacquiao’s funny-looking “T-Rex arms” could really hurt opponents UNLIKE

LA County Probation Dep’t earns 3 nat’l awards

PhiliPPinE actress and former beauty queen Ruffa Gutierrez poses in front of the Alex theatre in Glendale where she later hosted a beauty pageant.

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thE Los Angeles County Probation Department has been recognized with three prestigious Achievement Awards from the National A sso ciation of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective count y government programs that strengthen services for residents.

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bat ion Depar tment’s UPS/East Los Angeles College Logistics job training program at P r o b at io n’s C a mp Joseph Paige for its innovative educational program that provides training, e duc at ion a nd job opportunities for youth in the booming logistics industry.

NACo also honored the Department’s role in the LA COUNTY

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Protesters counter Duterte’s SONA in LA OVER 200 protesters, mostly young persons, gathered for the United People’s State of the Nation Rally in front of the Philippine Consulate of Los Angeles

on Monday (July 22).

The demonstrators were part of thousands of Filipinos and their supporters across the United States and in other parts

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“ASAP Natin ‘To Bay Area” promises a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime musical extravaganza on TFC’s 25th anniversary SAN JOSE, CA, July 22, 2019 - There is a Japanese idiom from the 16th century that goes, “ichi-go ichi-e”, which means “one time, one meeting”. Through the years, the term has been translated as “for this time only” or “once in a lifetime”.

In Tagalog, the basis of the national Filipino language, the equivalent phrase is “minsanan lang ito”.

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of TFC, the international flagship channel of ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ leading media and entertainment company will bring its longest-running weekend variety show in the Philippines to the birthplace of TFC -- the San Francisco Bay Area.

Come August 3, Saturday, at the prestigious SAP Center at San Jose, right in the heart of the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley, “ASAP Natin ‘To Bay Area” promises a oneof-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime concert experience that music lovers of all ages and ethnicities would not want to miss.

After selling out world-class venues in Singapore, Dubai, Los Angeles, London, New York, Toronto, Honolulu, and Sydney, ASAP has sealed its reputation overseas as a tour de force Filipino musical event.

Each ASAP show that is held abroad fires on all cylinders: top-drawer celebrities, back-to-back concerts in one event which are aired as two full episodes on TFC, highest production values, carefully curated song and dance numbers, hard-to-match levels of performance energy and explosions of Filipino talent and pride.

But “ASAP Natin ‘To Bay Area” dares to go beyond what all previous ASAP tour legs have accomplished.

“TFC’s gone silver: a quarter of a century in service to the Filipinos worldwide,” said ABS-CBN Global COO Olivia De Jesus. “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.”

De Jesus continues: “Expect ‘ASAP Natin ‘To Bay Area’ not to be just a single-flavor dish; it will be a fusion of both fresh and familiar musical flavors that will showcase what being Filipino in the diaspora looks like today.”

To further explain, ABS-CBN North and Latin America Managing Director Jun Del Rosario cited the most unique ASAP live cast to date — a casting coup that would be very challenging to replicate.

“In previous ASAP legs in the U.S. like ‘ASAP Live in New York’ at Barclays Center, we involved local talents. For instance, the Broadway Barkada performed with select ASAP mainstays,” Del Rosario

said. “But ‘ASAP Natin ‘To Bay Area’ enhanced that collaboration with more popular local entertainers.

It has AJ Rafael, Angelica Hale, The Filharmonic, Jasmine Trias, Josephine “Banig” Roberto, Jej Vinson and the Str8jacket Dance Company, all of whom have drawn significant U.S. mainstream attention and exposure. Moreover, ASAP has brought in two Filipino rap artists in Bassilyo and Smugglaz which is a first for ASAP Live abroad.

All of these infusions add to the oncein-a-lifetime character of this special TFC 25th anniversary event.”

Rounding up the star-studded line up are as follows: Angel Locsin, Angeline Quinto, Billy Craw-

ford, Carol Banawa, Coco Martin, Daniel Padilla, Darren Espanto, Edward Barber, Ella Mae Saison, Enchong Dee, Erik Santos, Gary Valenciano, Gerald Anderson, the Gold Squad, Inigo Pascual, Janine Berdin, Joshua Garcia, Julia Barretto, Kathryn Bernardo, Kim Chiu, Kyla, KZ, Maja Salvador, Martin Nievera, Maymay Entrata, Moira Dela Torre, Morissette, Ogie Alcasid, Paulo Avelino, Pia Wurtzbach, Piolo Pascual, Pops Fernandez, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Sam Milby, Shane Ericks, Sheryn Regis, TNT Boys, Tony Labrusca, Yeng Constantino, Zsa Zsa Padilla and the G-Force.

ABS-CBN Global Head of Events Ricky Resurreccion quipped: “‘ASAP Natin ‘To Bay Area’ -- which means ‘this is our ASAP Bay Area’ -- is ‘minsanan lang’.

So, let’s make sure ‘na sulitin ang bihira’. Let’s make the most out of this spectacular event. Family fun starts at 2pm with all our exciting vendor booths. We have a pre-show at 3:30pm. The first ASAP show starts at 5pm, and the second one starts at 7:45pm. With all these, I guarantee that fans will get more than their money’s worth.”

Tickets are moving fast, with the top two tiers sold out already. To buy tickets now, visit https://mytfc. com/asapbayarea

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Unlike Adrien Broner, defeated Keith Thurman eats humble pie

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in as much as his “bunny rabbit hop” has puzzled them.

Thurman might have said all those things to sell the fight or to simply get into Pacquiao’s head (or both). But whatever was his intention, it should be clear to him by now that no one gets to Pacquiao’s head and that he’ll sell anyway.

In contrast, Adrien Broner who Pacquiao beat badly, didn’t eat the humble pie and even claimed winning the fight against Pacquiao during their own post fight press conference last January which was also held at the MGM Grand Arena.

Before the Pacquiao-Thurman post fight press conference, Broner was in the media center and was twitting Thurman about his fight performance.

As for Pacquiao, he showed the usual propriety when he met the Thurman, his camp and the press.

“I really love the fans.

Thank you so much for coming here and witnessing the fight.

I’m sure they were happy tonight because they saw a good fight. Even though Thurman lost, he did his best. He’s not an easy opponent. He’s a good boxer and he’s strong. I was just blessed tonight,” Pacquiao told the media before excusing himself, shaking hands with Thurman and walking out the arena with his team.

He will definitely fight next year.

Pacquiao's options are plenty after the victory. He could fight whoever wins in the clash between welterweight World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Shawn Porter and International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Errol Spence Jr. on September 8.

That is, if Pacquiao couldn’t lure Floyd Mayweather out of retirement. The Filipino boxing icon would be 41 years old next year and the chance for that blockbuster fight may just slip away if Mayweather remains coy.

But then, May weather would not have been nicknamed “Money” if money can’t lure him.

Pacquiao’s fight highlight In round 1, Thurman got Pacquiao with a right hand.

He pulled back with his hands down and got hit by Pacquiao’s right hand. He dropped to the canvass and the referee gave him the count.

Thurman looked like he has recovered by the end of the round.

But as soon as they returned to the ring, Pacquiao caught Thurman with a left-and-right combination that momentarily dazed him.

In Round 5, Thurman was having a great round until the final minute when Pacquiao walked him into a right hand that apparently broke his nose.

And in Round 10, Pacquiao

Both bruised Pacquiao and Thurman answer queries during the post fight press conference at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Photo by Tony Garcia landed a blow into Thurman's body which visibly hurt him.

Thurman fought well as the CompuBox showed he even out-landed Pacquiao by a margin of 210 to 195.

Two of the judges score the fight 115-112 for Pacquiao while the third had it 114-113 for Thur-

man.

The knockdown on the 1st round and the body blow on the 10th apparently made the difference in the fight.

Pacquiao’s record has improved to 63-7-2, 39 KOs while Thurman’s record has been downgraded to 29-1, 22 KOs.

Already, sports pundits are calling the Pacquiao-Thurman battle as a potential fight-of-theyear contender.

The Filipino boxing icon, who has 24 years of professional fighting experience, became the oldest welterweight in boxing history to hold such recognized titles.

Carson leads cities in clean and green drive designation acknowledges Carson for taking bold steps to encourage clean solar energy growth and remove obstacles to solar development.

“While we are most excited for this acknowledgement, we are even more excited to offer an easier, faster and more accessible option for all our residents and businesses to go solar,” said Carson Mayor Albert Robles.

“Building on the City’s

commitment to environmental sustainability, the City of Carson has made a significant impact through its sustainability efforts thus ultimately for the benefit of all future generations,” continued Mayor Robles.

The City of Carson recognizes the importance of engaging our residents in these efforts.

Carson has hosted Electric Vehicle Test drives, Earth Day events, LED conversions, a community garden, e-waste

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collections, paper shredding and used oil recycling events, 1,400 new trees will be planted throughout the City, and the construction of a storm water capture system in LA County.

The list of our clean and green initiatives is long,” said Mayor Robles.

In its July 16th meeting, the City Council committed to further the City into a net zero advanced energy community. The City Council approved an agreement

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with Charge Bliss and 127 Energy to work together on a ten-million dollar grant application to the California Energy Commission to install solar panels, battery storage, electric vehicle charging stations, and to make other energy efficiency improvements.

The Clean Coalition facilitated the staging of the Carson Community Microgrid granting opportunity and will continue to support the project ongoing.

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Filipino Americans, mostly young people, demonstrate in front of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles to counter President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the members of the Philippine Congress.

Protesters counter Duterte’s SONA in LA FROM PAGE 1

of the world who protested to counter Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s 4th State of the Nation Address.

In a press statement, Bayan-USA claimed that the Philippine economy has “plunged deeper into national debt as Dutertenomics and neoliberal policies such as the TRAIN law and rice tariffication law which have dominated the lives of everyday Filipinos left with record high inflation, loss of over 803,000 agricultural jobs, stagnating wages, and burdensome taxes that increase the wealth of foreign corporations and the ruling elite in the Philippines.”

“These circumstances force more than 6,000 Filipinos each day to migrate abroad in search of work while at the same time facing the devaluing of their hard earned remittances sent back home to the Philippines; remittances are estimated to have reached an all-time high of $33 billion.”

“The recent May mid-term election resulted in destroying any last semblance

of checks and balances in the Philippine government, with the majority of Senate seats being taken by Duterte loyalists, while pro-people candidates and their supporters faced aggressive harassment, vilification, and death squads.”

“With all branches of government under Duterte’s control, he is hellbent on railroading charter change or “Cha Cha” forward, in an effort to change the 1987 Constitution to eliminate term limits; expand foreign ownership of public utilizes, education institutions, and media outlets; and ultimately pave the way for unlimited martial law powers.”

“The human rights situation in the Philippines has become so alarming that Duterte can longer hide the crisis. The pivotal vote of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to launch an independent investigation of the human rights issues in the Philippines sends a message that the international community is concerned with the impunity which has reigned under Duterte.”

LA County Probation Dep’t earns 3 nat’l awards FROM PAGE 1

Violence Reduction Network which has led to a significant decrease in crime, confiscated weapons and drugs and built relationships between the community and law enforcement within the City of Compton.

Additionally, NACo recognized the Pawsitive Steps Academy, a collaborative program with the L.A. County Animal Care and Control (LACACC) Department that teaches young women in Probation’s residential treatment facility at Camp Joseph Scott about careers in veterinary medicine while providing life-saving care and support to newborn kittens.

NAC o P re sident Roy Charles Brooks said, “Counties seize opportunities to deliver services more efficiently and build stronger communities every day. Achievement Award-winning programs are examples for counties that are determined to enhance services for our residents.”

“I could not be more proud of the men and women who contributed to these innovative and successful programs that each have had an impact on the people in our care and on the safety and wellness of the communities we serve,” said Chief Probation Officer Terri L. McDonald.

UPS Logistics Program One of the greatest challenges to youth who have been placed in a residential facility is finding meaningful work once they are released that can help them rebuild their lives.

The L.A. County Probation Department’s Logistics Education and Career program provides youth at Camp Paige an opportunity to explore a career in logistics, allows them to earn a certificate in the field, and connects them to real-world job opportunities. The program includes both online and in-person classes that require roughly five to ten hours of class work per week for ten weeks.

Upon completion of the coursework, youth receive a Leadership and Global Logistics certificate. This coveted certificate provides a competitive advantage for youth selected for a job interview with UPS as it demonstrates that the “job applicant” has been verified for possessing the skills and training necessary for employment at UPS. This new program has already had great success with eight youth being hired directly from camp.

participated in a variety of activities that includes food drives, community resource fairs, neighborhood BBQs and school events,” Supervising Deputy Probation Officer Arthur Mayfield explained.

“The VRN is a strong collaboration of law enforcement that includes Compton Sheriff’s station, the FBI, the DA’s office, U.S Marshalls, and Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearm officers who assist us in the apprehension of absconded probation clients.”

Violence Reduction Network Probation’s second NACo award-winning program, is the Violence Reduction Network (VRN), a grant-funded program that ran from 2015 to 2018 offering technical resources, training, and the ability for the Department of Justice and local agencies to work together to address twelve key areas of focus, including gang violence and prevention, human trafficking, mental illness and homelessness, at-risk youth, and trust-building with the City of Compton.

The VRN focused its resources on the City of Compton for three-years, making a significant difference in the community by reducing crime and improving the safety of local communities that had previously struggled with gang and drug-related violence.

Since the inception of the VRN, the Probation Department has played a major role in engaging with communities and increasing the awareness of the services the Department provides. Probation staff have been active participants on the Commission for a Better Compton, a local grass-roots collaboration of civic leaders, residents, business leaders, and law enforcement who pool their resources to increase healthy communication between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

“Probation staff have

Pawsitive Steps Academy The third program honored by NACo is the Pawsitive Steps Academy, an eight-week program that pairs kittens with girls at Camp Scott. The essence of the program is the healing power of the human-animal bond and the impact that empowerment and compassion can make.

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control provided newborn kittens to be raised and nurtured by female probation youth residing at Camp Scott and provided training and exposure to the principles of and careers in veterinary medicine.

The girls follow a regime for several weeks nursing the kittens to a healthy enough weight and age appropriate for adoption. Upon completion of the program, and the kittens are ready for adoption, the girls and kittens participate in an academy graduation where the felines are presented to their new adoptive “furever” family.

“The girls are taught a variety of positive attributes such as self lessness, patience, and reliability that will bode well for them upon their exit from juvenile camp,” said Chief Deputy for Juvenile Services Sheila Mitchell.

“The kittens, receive personal attention, nurturing and ultimately a loving home. The program is a winwin for all involved.”

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media representatives by noting how his own parents, after immigrating to the United States, had relied on Chinese newspapers for news and loved watching Chinese television as they raised their two sons.

“I’m an entrepreneur, not a politician,” he said as he introduced himself.

Before deciding to run for president, he spent the past seven years, “creating thousands of jobs in Ohio, Michigan and Alabama … but it was like pouring water into a hole in the bathtub,” he said.

“Technology is transforming our way of life,” he remarked, and “our political system in America is way behind the times in understanding technology.”

Yang was queried repeatedly about his position on immigration issues.

Emphasizing the contributions immigrants, including his own family, make to the U.S. economy, he cited his own father’s 65 patents for General Motors and IBM and the proliferation of immigrant and second-generation leaders in upper corporate echelons in Silicon Valley as examples of how immigrants make the country “stronger and more dynamic.”

“My immigration policy,” he said, “has a number of facets.” Among them would be to “greatly expand” the H1-B visa program, which he said, “has zero crowding-out effect on American workers.”

If companies couldn’t hire the people who obtain those visas in the United States, he said, they would hire them in another country.”

For those who come to the United States to get an education, “we should staple a green card to their diplomas. We should get them to stay,” he added Immigrants don’t cost U.S. citizens jobs.

It’s automation and technology that are driving the transformation, he explained, and Washington politicians who aren’t up to the challenges of changing with the times, he maintained.

Looking ahead to the next Democratic candidate debate, July 30 and 31 in Detroit, he described that city, where he worked for nine years, as an archetypal example of the transformations buffeting U.S. society, and the government’s inability to navigate a changing world.

Detroit, he said, has gone from a city of 1.7 million people to 680,000 as it’s lost hundreds of thousands

of manufacturing jobs due to automation. Current retraining programs, are ineffective with a success rate of 15-20%, leaving us instead with record levels of disability, suicide and overdose rates that for the first time have overtaken vehicular accidents as the country’s leading cause of death.

He also advocated for “securing the southern border,” to “put resources in place so there’s a humane policy” and to “create a new path forward” for 12 million undocumented immigrants already in the country – too many to be deported without crashing the economy. In response to another question, he added that the U.S. should “of course” do what it can to ease the pressures in nearby countries that force people to take their chances on emigrating to the U.S. Yang’s campaign is perhaps best known for his “Freedom Dividend” proposal to guarantee U.S. adults a monthly $1,000 stipend per month.

In response to a reporter who questioned the possibility that the concept might seem too “communist” for American voters, Yang responded that the money would be funded through a tax on corporations such as Amazon that currently do not pay taxes despite being ”a trillion dollar company.”

“If Americans get our fair share, there’s lots to go around,” he said. Furthermore, he argued that $1,000 per month would hardly be a disincentive to work, but would allow new mothers to tend to their children, teenagers to stay in school and boost the economy and create jobs by putting more disposable income into circulation.

The GOP-dominated state of Alaska, he said, already has such a program, passed by a Republican governor in a very pro-market, pro-business political climate.

He also cited JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimond’s

EntREPREnEuR and activist Andrew yang has announced his intention to run as president of the united states.

recent advocacy for “something similar,” a negative income tax, Yang said, commenting with a chuckle that Dimond is “not very communist, or socialist.”

Asked about climate change, he described it as “an existential threat” and said the government “needs to do much more.” Too often, he said, the government acts merely “after the fact” of a disaster and instead “needs to be engaged in making communities more resilient.”

As an example, he said that the National Parks System invests about 5% of what experts believe should be dedicated to tending its lands, leading to wildfires quickly burning out of control.

“The federal government is the natural leader,” he said, and disasters such as the Pasadena Fire could be prevented “if we provided better resources.”

Yang cited an interview he’d done that has been viewed or listened to a combined 10 million times in various social media platforms as a transformative moment in his campaign so far, although he said at the outset of the conference call that he acknowledges only ranking “seventh or eighth” among the candidates so far.

Yang said politics is an unusual career path for his culture, but he’s proud to be the first Asian American to run for president as a Democrat and suggested that his campaign will counter fears generated by the rise of racism and hate in the United States.

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Keep your pets cool this summer!

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ets are extremely susceptible to heat exhaustion/heat stroke and precaut ions should be taken, especially while they are participating in outdoor activities.

Here’s some tips to protect your pets: • Avoid strenuous activity on hot days and provide adequate water and shade if your pet will be staying outside. Be aware that an area that appears shady in the morning may not be shady in the afternoon. A play pool in a shaded area can help outdoor dogs cool off on hot days.

A garage is not a suitable area to keep the dogs during extreme weather as the temperatures inside can quickly rise. Of course, we strongly recommend that pets live inside with their families – after all, they are part of the family too!

• “Short-nosed” (brachycephalic) dogs – Boxers, Pugs, etc., are extremely susceptible to heat stress. If your dog is a short-nosed breed or if he/she is small, overweight, ill, or old, make sure to bring him/her inside the house. If your dog has long hair, consider giving him/her a haircut for summer.

• Pets should not walk on asphalt on hot days. If it is too hot for your bare foot, it is too hot for your pooch. Consider walking in early morning or late in the evening or walking on grass when the weather is hot.

If you are an equestrian, ride your horse early in the morning or late afternoon/early evening. Make sure your horse recovers from the exertion well, and consider hosing him/her off during the hotter parts of the day to prevent overheating and helping to keep him/her comfortable.

• Watch out for signs of heat stress – early signs include excessive panting

and distress. A pet that is showing early signs of heat stress should be immediately moved to a cooler area and provided with cool (NOT ICE) water to drink. Gently wet the area behind the ears, around the neck, belly and paw pads. If the pet shows symptoms of vomiting or diarrhea or appears to be lethargic, get them to a vet immediately.

Never, ever leave your pet in a parked car. The temperature inside a vehicle can rise 20 to 30 degrees above the outside temperature in a matter of minutes, putting your pet at risk if left in the car on a warm day.

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2019 Miss Philippines USA and Miss Young Philippines USA

Miss Philippines usA 2019 Marilee salazar and Miss young Philippines usA 2019 Amanda Russo join each other on stage during the crowning ceremony at the Alex theater in Glendale last saturday.

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RESCUING A PET

Many people are aware of the new law that states that a person who removes an animal from a vehicle is not criminally liable for actions taken reasonably and in good faith. This is true IF the person does all of the following: (1) Determine the vehicle is locked or there is otherwise no reasonable manner for the animal to be removed from the vehicle; and (2) Believes that forcible entry into the vehicle is necessary to rescue an animal from imminent danger; and (3) Contacts local authorities – law enforcement, fire department, animal control, or other 911 emergency service; and (4) Remains with the animal until the emergency responder has arrived; and (5) Uses no additional force necessary to enter the vehicle; and (6) Immediately turns the animal over to emergency responders.

A bystander must complete the process above to be protected against any criminal and civil charges. Breaking into vehicles to rescue trapped animals without following this process may result in paying for property damage or being charged with trespassing.

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comedian Ai Ai delas Alas wears her own crown to humor the crowd that came to watch the crowning of 2019 Miss Philippines usA and Miss young Philippines usA in Glendale over the weekend.

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County explores ways to probe Sheriff’s Deputy Secret Societies tODAy, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to explore giving the Office of the Inspector General greater authority to investigate deputy secret societies as well as subpoena power to review other matters involving the Sheriff ’s Department.

“These reported secret deputy cliques are dangerous and I think they have no place in our Sheriff ’s Department.

They not only erode public trust and undermine the chain of command, we have seen them promote racism and violence,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn, who authored the motion.

“Giving our Inspector General the authority to investigate these secret societies could shed light on these deputy subgroups and help us ensure transparency and accountability within the Sheriff ’s Department.”

“The existence of secret societies — or deputy gangs, as they’re sometimes called — not only diminishes public trust in our Sheriff ’s Department but also undermines the very nature of constitutional policing,” said Supervi-

sor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the motion’s co-author.

“This problem has been longstanding and intractable. The Board must consider measures to bring these secret societies out of the shadows and into the light, including potentially subpoena power for the Inspector General."

LA County’s Inspector General, Max Huntsman, requested expanded authority in order to better understand the full extent of these secret societies, as well as the ability to issue subpoenas should the Sheriff ’s Department continue to deny access to information and refuse efforts by the public to hold them accountable.

The motion passed today by the Board directs County Counsel, in consultation with the Inspector General, to develop recommendations to expand the authority of the Inspector General to investigate deputy secret societies within the Sheriff ’s Department, as well as grant the Inspector General the ability to issue subpoenas in their ongoing review of matters involving the Sheriff ’s Department, and report back in ninety days.

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DUTERTE SEEKS DEATH FOR DRUGS, CORRUPTION ‘I will end my term fighting’

With Senate President Vicente Sotto 3rd and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano behind him, President Rodrigo Duterte bares his legislative program at the House of Representatives. PHOTO BY DJ DIOSINA

BUOYED by the victory of his allies in the recent elections and his high approval rating, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday vowed to continue the reforms that his administration started and boldly push for the revival of the death penalty to curb illegal drugs and corruption in government.

Addressing a joint session of Congress, Duterte said the landslide victory of the administration candidates and his high approval rating inspired him “with determination to pursue relentlessly what we have started at the start of my administration.”

“Few men imbued with the will and the courage to do what he believes is right and just and whatever be the opposition in terms of numbers and noise, makes a majority. For it is not the eagle in the fight, but the fight in the eagle that matters. Believe me, I will end my term fighting,” he said.

The President, who was almost an hour late for his fourth State of the Nation Address, expressed disappointment that the problems on corruption and illegal drugs remain rampant three years after he took his post.

“It has been three years since I took my oath of office, and it pains me to say that we have not learned our lesson. The illegal drug problem persists. Corruption continues and emasculates the courage we need to sustain our moral recovery initiatives,” he said.

Duterte said the Marawi siege, which, according to him, was funded by drug money, was one of the reasons why he was advocating for the reimposition of capital punishment. (TMT) “During that Marawi siege, [there were] tons of shabu worth millions and millions of pesos. Drug money killed 175 and wounded [2,101] of my soldiers and policemen in that fivemonth battle,” he said.

“I am aware that we still have a long way to go in our fight against this social menace,” he added.

He said even with the help of communities, the drug menace would not be eliminated unless corruption was eradicated, as well.

“However, the drugs w ill not be crushed unless we continue to

eliminate corruption that allows this social monster to survive. I respectfully request Congress to reinstate the death penalty for heinous crimes related to drugs, as well as plunder,” the President said.

Zero tolerance Duterte reiterated that his zero tolerance for corruption remains the key policy of his administration.

“I have fired or caused the resignation of more than a hundred officials and appointees of government without regard to relationship, friendship and alliance. There is no sacred cow, as the saying goes, in my administration,” he said.

The President said he was “grossly disappointed” over the alleged misuse of state health insurance funds on “ghost” dialysis treatments, which he said proved that corruption is pervasive.

A former employee of WellMed Dialysis and Laboratory Center in Quezon City last month bared that the clinic made payment claims for dead patients from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. from 2016 to 2018.

“Huge amounts of medical funds were released to cover padded medical claims and imaginary treatment of ghost patients. The government is conned of millions of pesos, which could be used to treat illnesses and, possibly, save the lives of many,” he added.

Last week, Duterte placed 64 personnel of the Bureau of Customs under floating status because of their supposed link to corruption. “[I] fight corruption still until now. However, much is to be done in ensuring our responsiveness to the people’s needs, based on the complaints received by this contact center Bayan,” he said.

He again urged the public to make a scene or file complaints against officials who were not doing their job or were extorting money.

Complaints against government officials or agencies can also be relayed through the hotline 8888.

In July 2016, the Duterte administration launched the 8888 hotline after the President issued Executive Order 6, institutionalizing 8888 as the Citizens’ Complaint Center.

Gatchalian: No more expiration period of prepaid load credits

SENATOR Win Gatchalian is pushing for the removal of the expiration period of all denominations of prepaid load credits to be used for telecommunications services in the 18th Congress.

Gatchalian recently filed Senate Bill No 365, or the Prepaid Load Forever Act of 2019, which seeks to prohibit all Public Telecommunications Entities (PTEs) and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) providers from imposing an expiration period on the validity of prepaid load credits and their forfeiture.

"This bill makes it a prohibited act to impose an expiration period on the validity of all denominations of prepaid load credits - whether purchased via prepaid card or electronic load - and the eventual forfeiture of such credits on an active prepaid account," Gatchalian said.

"Every peso spent by the consumer to purchase prepaid load credits must be usable until fully consumed," he stressed.

The Prepaid Load Forever Act of 2019 prohibits imposition of an expiration period on the validity of unused prepaid load credits, whether purchased via prepaid card or electronic load; forfeiture of such prepaid load credits on an active prepaid account, save for the purpose of availing of the mobile number portability service; and refusal to give a refund to any prepaid subscriber whose load credits were forfeited without any valid cause.

Gatchalian explained that what differentiates his bill from the others filed in previous Congresses is that his covers all prepaid load credits, not just call and text credits, but also those that are loaded to devices to be used for other telecommunications services, including, but not to limited to tablets, Wi-Fi dongles, or mobile hotspots. The bill also includes transferred or shared prepaid load credits.

SBN 365 defines "Prepaid Load Credit" as the monetary value or the consumable amount loaded via prepaid card or electronic load to a device that enables a subscriber to use telecommunications services.

The lawmaker said his bill will potentially impact 142,432,163 prepaid subscribers - or 96.6% of the total number of mobile subscribers in the country as of the first quarter of 2019 - who stand to lose their hard-earned prepaid load credits due to non-use before the expiration date.

Gatchalian explained that Joint Memorandum Circular No. 05-12-2017 of the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) currently prescribes a one-year validity period for prepaid load credits of all PTEs and ICT providers with a denomination of P300 and above effective last January 5, 2018. Prepaid loads purchased for promos and bucket of services with specific period of use duly approved by the DTI and/or the NTC are not covered by the circular. (Source: Senate/18th Congress)

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

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

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

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

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

2. I Do Not Have A Social Security Number.

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

3. I Am Concerned About Immigration Status.

California law permits undocumented workers to recover unpaid overtime.

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

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

5. I Signed a Document Stating I am an Independent Contractor.

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

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

6. I Did Not Pay Taxes on The Wages I Did Receive.

While we recommend that our clients pay all taxes owed for the wages received, if you have not paid taxes on your wages, you still have the right to seek the overtime wages you are due. It is the employer’s obligation to properly classify you as an employee and withhold state and federal income taxes from your paychecks. If this has not happened, it is also problematic for your employer who has violated the law. The most important thing to understand is that it does not impact your ability to recover unpaid overtime.

7. I Do Not Want to Get Involved in a Long Court Battle, and I May Leave the Country.

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

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

With the penalties, interest, and attorneys fees allowed, claims often exceed $100,000 for 24-hour caregivers who have worked just one year. Even if you have only worked three to six months, you likely have a valuable claim.

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

Robredo satisfaction rating dips to ‘moderate’ in new SWS poll MANILA — Vice President Leni Robredo saw a decline in her net satisfaction rating in the second quarter of 2019, the latest Social Weather Stations survey showed.

Results of the poll showed Robredo’s net satisfaction rating was down by 14 points from +42 or “good” in March to +28 or “moderate” in June.

This, after 57% of the 1,200 adult respondents said they are satisfied with the performance of the vice president, while 29% said they are dissatisfied.

The polling firm said Robredo’s steep decline was mostly due to decreases in Visayas, Mindanao and Balance Luzon. Her net satisfaction rating dipped from “very good” +65 in March to “good” +44 in Visayas, from “good” +33 to “moderate” +15 in Mindanao and “good” +46 to “moderate” +33 in Metro Manila.

Her net satisfaction rating, meanwhile, stayed “moderate” +14 in Metro Manila from March to June.

“Compared to March 2019, the June 2019 survey found double-digit declines in Vice President Robredo’s net satisfaction rating in all basic socio-demographics, except for the single-digit changes among class E (down from +50 to +42), the 18 to 24 year olds (up slightly from +29 to +30) and college graduates (up from +6 to +13),” SWS noted.

Separate survey from Pulse Asia released last week showed that Robredo received a 55% approval rating and a

52% trust rating in the second quarter of the year. The pollster noted that she enjoys majority approval in most geographic areas and socio-economic groups, with only residents of Metro Manila and those in class ABC withholding majority scores from her.

The SWS survey was conducted from June 22 to 26, shortly after a Chinese vessel rammed a Philippine fishing boat near Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea. Robredo, who decried the “irresponsible actions” of the Chinese crew, visited the Filipino fishermen and provided them financial assistance.

Robredo, who has also been supportive of a United Nations review of the government's campaign against illegal drugs, has been the target of barbs and remarks from the president and his allies.

As the highest-ranking elected member of the Liberal Party, she has also been tagged in supposed destabliization and ouster plots against President Duterte.

The vice president is among the respondents in inciting to sedition and other raps that the Philippine National Police filed this month over another supposed conspiracy to discredit the president.

Arroyo also suffers decline; Sotto maintains ‘very good’ rating The final net satisfaction rating of former Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Ar-

royo was recorded at -17, classified by SWS as “poor.” Her June rating was slightly down from the “poor” -20 she obtained in March.

Only 29% were satisfied with the performance of the former lawmaker from Pampanga, while 49% were dissatisfied.

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, meanwhile, maintained his “very good” net satisfaction rating. In June, 72% expressed satisfaction with his performance as the leader of the upper chamber, while only 13% said they are dissatisfied.

Although his net satisfaction rating was slightly down from +61 in March to +60 in June, Sotto’s score remained “very good.”

Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin’s net satisfaction rating, while slightly down from +14 in March to +13 in June, remained “moderate.”

Supreme Court, Cabinet at record-high “very good” Net satisfaction rating with the Supreme Court and the Cabinet achieved a fresh record high in the second quarter of the year.

The high court’s net satisfaction rating stayed “very good” +54 from the previous record of +50 in March.

The Cabinet also saw an increase in its net satisfaction rating: from “good” +44 in March to a new record high “very good” +51 in June.

The survey has sampling error

margins of ±3% for national percentages, and ± 6% e ac h for Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, t he V i s ay a s, and Mindanao.

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Bato pushes for police scholarships to produce patriotic policemen SENATOR RONALD 'BATO' DELA ROSA wants to produce at least one policeman from every barangay in the country to ensure enough personnel at the grassroots level and familiarity in the area of responsibility which lead to efficiency of service to the Filipinos.

In an interview with The Daily Tribune on Friday, the neophyte senator, who also served in the Philippine National Police (PNP) for at least 30 years, said he already filed a bill that will provide a scholarship program to the young generation who wants to become policemen.

Dela Rosa stressed that at present, there are still some barangays that lack the ideal number of PNP personnel to maintain peace and order and perform other crime prevention duties.

He also explained the importance of the policeman's familiarity with his area of responsibility for a more competent s erv ice to the peo-

ple. "My vision is to have at least one scholar to be a policeman from every barangay in the country. We will screen and identify children who possess the passion to serve the country as a policeman, kunin natin sila then we invest on them to be an officer of our PNP, in that way hindi na tayo mahihirapan to have sufficient number of policemen in the barangay," Dela Rosa said.

"Meron kasing ibang mga barangay na talagang kulang na kulang sa pulis dahil konti lang ang nag a-apply.

Yung iba naman after graduating from training nailalagay sa ibang lugar kaya hindi nila kabisado ang every nook and cranny of the area, so dapat homegrown ang pulis, after graduating, diyan siya sa lugar niya ma-assign," he continued. "I am sure mahal niya ang lugar niya kaya sigurado din na hindi siya magloloko at di siya gagawa ng kalokohan," he further noted.

Dela Rosa will chair the Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs once the 18th Congress officially opens on July 22.

Recent data f rom t he Dep a r t ment of Budget a nd Management revealed t h at this year,

P3 billion of the proposed PNP budget was allocated to fund the creation of some 10,000 Police Officer 1 positions.

This will improve the uniformed per-

sonnel strength of the PNP to a 1:505 police-to-population ratio, nearly the ideal 1:500 ratio.

(Source: senate.gov.ph)

Isko’s solution to improve peace and order in city? Give Manileños jobs M A NIL A—Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Wednesday encouraged businesses in the city to prioritize Manileños when hiring new workers.

Moreno made the call during a forum with members of the Makati Business Club held at Times Plaza in Ermita, Manila.

Moreno said providing more jobs for Manileños would help to improve peace and order in the city.

“We can prevent criminals from rampaging our streets if people have decent jobs and decent pay,” Moreno told the Makati Business Club.

“Isa sa mga hiling ko sana, kung pwede lang, at least 70% of your employees are from the City of Manila. This will be our formula

to solve peace and order issues. We should create jobs."

Moreno also assured that the city government will cleanse its ranks of corruption, particularly in the issuance of business permits and licenses.

“Business licenses and real-property taxes are one of the centers of corruption. To combat corruption, we will minimize human intervention by applying technology into our practices,” he said.

Moreno recently signed Executive Order No. 8 which mandates the creation of the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) in line with the loca l government’s plan to promote ease of doing business. (ABS-CBN News)

Mayor Isko Moreno assured that the city government will cleanse its ranks of corruption, particularly in the issuance of business permits and licenses.

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News

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Jollibee to buy Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for $350 million

MANILA – Jollibee Foods Corp said Wednesday it would buy Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in a deal worth a total $350 million (P18 billion), the largest in its string of global acquisitions.

The Philippines' largest fast food operator said it would invest $100 million in a new Singapore-based holdings company to acquire 100 percent of the California-based specialty coffee chain.

“The acquisition of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf will be JFC’s largest and most multinational so far with business presence in 27 countries,” founder Tony Tan Caktiong said.

Shares of Jollibee were down 6.74 percent at the close of trading on Wednesday, against a 1.04 percent decline in the main index. Investors were worried over Coffee Bean's "lackluster" showing in the last 2 years, said Regina Capital head of sales Luis Limlingan.

"Even though it usually takes around 3 years for JFC to turn its acquired businesses around, it does add challenge considering that the firm is still in the midst of rationalizing Smashburger's operations," he said.

Smashburger is Jollibee's fast casual burger chain in the US that challenges Five Guys and Shake Shack.

The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf brand has 1,189 outlets as of December 2018, Jollibee said. It will add specialty coffee to the Jollibee

stable which includes hamburgers, fried chicken, pizza and Chinese food.

Java Ventures LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jollibee Worldwide, will be the acquiring entity. It will also be a wholly-owned unit of the new holding firm, Jollibee said.

Jollibee is expected to comply with the Philippine Competition Act in relation to the proposed acquisition, Philippine Competition Commission chairman Arsenio Balisacan said.

Last year, Jollibee took a 47-percent stake in Mexican chain Tortas Frontera, which serves pulled pork, chorizo and beef sandwiches with sides of guacamole and cilantro salsa.

Earlier in 2018, Jollibee invested P1.74 billion to acquire the Asia Pacific master franchise holder of Tim Ho Wan, famous for its barbecue pork buns.

In home turf, the company is expanding its portfolio that includes 3,000 Jollibee, Chowking, Greenwhich, Red Ribbon, Mang Inasal and Burger King stores.

In September 2018, Jollibee announced its 50-50 joint venture with the owners of Panda Express to bring the brand and its signature orange chicken to the Philippines.

In April 2018, Jollibee announced its investment in SuperFoods Group to bring the Vietnamese noodle soup chain PHO24 to the country.

(ABS-CBN News)

View POINT THE Pacman did it again. At the age of 40, traditionally boxers retire at 35, Manny challenged the skeptics of the sporting world by entering the ring, his third in a span of one year, to achieve what could have been a dream. Manny Pacquiao intends to unify the super welterweight class by defeating the current holder of the WBA Welterweight title.

Pacquiao did it. His opponent who was trash talking before the fight that he intends to box the face of a senator, humbly bowed with respect that he lost to a good senator. That is what happens when public servants become commercial icons.

I have nothing against an extraordinary athlete whose stride gave the Philippines a significant spot in the field of sports in the global arena. As a matter of fact, there is actually nothing specious in the choice of Pacquaio as a political leader. He is like an orchestra conductor. He can handpick the best minds among legal luminaries in Asia and the best thinker in the academe to help him flesh out the best policy for his countrymen and thereafter, come up with a comprehensive law uplifting the nation’s quality of life. He can also use his superstar rank in tapping scientists and great legal minds abroad as consultant in formulating laws. The possibilities are great with Pacquaio at the helm.

The country would likely benefit from his name alone, his celebrity status even, never mind his mental perspicacity.

He is a valuable jewel in the political machinery of any political party, a crowd drawer, a phenomenal personality that can attract even the cynics. He is also the choice of anyone occupying the national leadership. To a nation embellished with scandals, buried in corrupt practices, abused and exploited,

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MANNY “PACMAN” PACQUIAO!!!

the figure of a self-made man like Pacquaio is like a whiff of fresh air. His victory alone makes the ordinary man, struggling to keep his skin and bones together, entertained fully. Just like reel heroes who were also elected out of desperation and perhaps a complete break from the monotonous scholars who never made the country any prouder, Pacquiao’s triumph may as well signal relief.

That was the principal belief when he was elected as Congressman. What happened however was, his tight schedule as athlete never gave him enough elbow room to phase and legislate. He was absent most of the time. He chose to hone up his physical condition, a routine which he cannot do if he attends to his regular legislative work load. Whatever results he may have received; it is always positive for the country. He would rather be fit as sports ambassador rather than legislator.

Yet he balances his way like any disciplined scholar.

And now as senator, sometime past, Manny promised his constituency that he had folded up his globes. No more fight from thereon according to him. He would rather offer his decision on his worried mother and family. Most of all, to the electorate. He would champion the cause of the poor with his legislative intents and performance.

Barely has the Senate opened its door for the newly elected, and barely has the newly minted senator found his seat in the august body, an offer from Las Vegas was made. He must fight again.

There is nothing to worry according to his sponsor because Manny will fight while Senate is on recess.

Prize fighting indeed has its own temptation, lure and enticement. There was a challenge but of course it is the purse which makes it more laudable, never mind the political commitment and social backlash of the acceptance. His winnings alone made him one of the richest political leaders in the country.

He belonged to a ruthless world where he is a constant target. He is a top-notch politician and at the very cross hair of intrigue and envy. He is also a sports man, the best in the world in his class, and always challenged and desired to be defeated.

Here is an elected senator, getting paid for by people’s money and still getting paid from the boxing tills and product endorsement. He is twice awarded for his enterprise. His exposure as a leader however is cheapened with his appearance in a commercial ditty. Manny is that lucky indeed, something unheard of in developed countries with a matured constituency.

But don’t get me wrong. I am not bashing Pacquaio. For me he is The Manny Pacquaio, the most prodigious Filipino boxer of my generation. I would protect his reputation with mine. I would hail him to high heavens out of respect. He is the sportsman of every sportsman. He is my logo of fairness in competition. He always fights the good fight. He was not only good, he is great.

Of course, the public servant Pacquaio is different from the athlete Pacquaio. And it cannot be reconciled. I have never mistaken a sculptor as a surgeon. No way.

While we regale at his exploits in the rink, in a faraway land, this is seen a case of legislative mythology.

What is the “COST OF WAITING TO BUY A HOME” MANY homeowners worry about the cost of homeownership, but renting longer and waiting to purchase a house may end up costing them more in the long run.

Lets analyze the current rental market situation, rents have been going up for the past several years and if you are renting a house or a townhouse you are more than likely paying more than $2200- $2800 + depending on

the size and location. In todays market if you are buying a $400.000.00 house with a minimum of 3.5% (FHA LOAN) with a current rate of about 3.5% your total monthly payment will be around $2,600.00 total, that includes taxes, insurance and PMI. Therefore, times have changes and I will start to encourage renters to own a home.

Now a days, you need the help of a good and honest lender. A trusted lender can help educate you not only on available mortgage products, but also determine the financial impact of possible scenarios. For example, sometimes buyers wait, hoping the $500,000 price tag will drop. But during that time, interest rates can rise several basis points or, worse, both the home’s price and interest rate increase — sometimes adding several hundred 201 N.Brand Blvd., Suite 200, Glendale CA 91203 2629 Foothill Blvd #396 La Crescenta, CA 91214 dollars to the monthly mortgage payment. But Tel.: 818.446.5057 analyzing what price you’d pay for a house isn’t the only consideration in this decision. With www.usasianpost.com / www.weekendbalita.com rates drastically down you are literally paying less for the same priced home three months Publisher ago, therefore another way of seeing this sitBALITA MEDIA INC. uation is to understand that you can afford a larger size loan if you can qualify.

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LETS LOOK AT SOME CENSUS FINDINGS: • According to a 2017 Pew Research Center analysis of housing data from the Census Bureau, more U.S. households are renting than

any other time since 1965.

• Adults younger than 35 are the most likely to rent, but rental rates have also increased in some unlikely groups, like the middle-aged.

• A 2017 Trulia survey found that renters’ top regret was renting instead of buying.

• More than half of renters surveyed believe they can’t afford to buy a house in the current market.

But can they afford to wait? There are pros and cons to renting and buying, depending on your financial situation and current circumstances. In today’s market, affordable loan programs are available to many people who are considering buying a house, reflected in an affordable monthly mortgage payment. There’s a reason homeownership has been part of the American dream for decades. The latest data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances for 2013 to 2016 indicates that a homeowner’s net worth may be more than 44 times greater than that of a renter.

Let’s start with a look at home prices. House values across California climbed steadily during 2017, and they continue to rise in many areas of the state.

According to the latest data reported by Zillow, the median home value for California rose by 8.1% over the last year (as reported in February 2018). The median was around $524,000 at the start of 2018. That’s for the state as a whole. The median is much higher in some areas, including much of the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley.

In February, the company’s economists also provided a forecast for the California real estate market through 2018 and into 2019. They predicted that the median house price would climb by 4.1% between now and the first part of 2019. That would be a more “normal” rate of growth, from a historical standpoint.

The double-digit annual gains we’ve seen over the last couple of years are abnormal and unsustainable, from an economic standpoint. So it’s good to see house values cooling to a more sustainable pace in many areas of the state.

When you drill down to the city and metro level, there’s a broader spectrum of home prices. For example:

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Is Filing Bankruptcy Necessary For Your Situation?

MANY people find themselves facing overwhelming debt, with constant calls from creditors and no obvious way out. For some, a job a loss sent them into a downward spiral and they are now unable to pay their bills and meet their responsibilities.

For others, a recent divorce, business losses, disability or a costly medical emergency drained their resources, leaving them in a very vulnerable financial situation.

There are a multitude of reasons why people end up being stuck in debt that they can’t pay back.

Whatever those reasons might be, you need help- and you need it fast. Why? The reason is that most of the time, the sooner you act in solving the problem, the more options you will have. But if you wait until things get ugly, important legal rights may be lost especially if you have a job, own a home, other real property or other assets.

Bankruptcy can oftentimes be used as a tool to help you get back on your feet before things get out of control.

Unfortunately, however, a lot of people are fed all kinds of misinformation about bankruptcy. They may have heard that bankruptcy will only make their situation worse and/or that if they do file bankruptcy, it will take them forever to rebuild their credit.

Sadly, some of this misinformation also comes from well-meaning friends who don’t know anything about what you are going through. So what often happens is that people who need help so badly end up doing NOTHING for fear of making a mistake.

Don’t get me wrong. Bankruptcy is not the solution to every debt problem. But before you come to that conclusion, you should at least find out what other options exist so that you can find the strategy that works for you.

Again, the important thing to remember is that no one solution fits every situation. Your financial situation should be carefully evaluated by an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can help you understand legal options that perhaps you didn’t even know existed.

By doing this, you can be more pro-active in finding a solution instead of being reactive and just waiting for things to happen. Debt problems often do not go away on their own, unless you take action.

As a bankruptcy attorney, I always see people who have been stuck in their financial suffering for years because of their inaction- when they could have acted much sooner before draining all their financial resources.

Remember that there is no shame in filing bankruptcy if that is the only solution you have left after trying to do everything on your own with no success. That is what the federal bankruptcy laws are for- to help people who can no longer help themselves. For a free attorney consultation, call Toll-Free 1-866-477-7772. We have offices in Glendale, Cerritos and Valencia.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ANNULMENT AND A DIVORCE?

WHAT is the difference between a divorce and an annulment? Many people think these concepts are the same and interchangeable. There are many differences between the two concepts. A divorce ends a valid existing marriage.

In a nullity, a determination is made about the validity of the marriage itself.

When a marriage is annulled, it has the same effect as if the marriage never existed. A nullity results in a void.

In California, any spouse can obtain a divorce regardless of the reason. A common basis used is a catchall phrase “irreconcilable differences.” However, anyone who wants to end a marriage can end the marriage and there is nothing the other spouse can do to stop that.

However in a petition for nullity, the court will not automatically grant you the nullity. There has to be a legal basis for seeking the nullity as outlined in the family code. Some of the basis are 1) entering into a bigamous marriage 2) incestuous marriage 3)fraud in obtaining the other spouse’s consent to marriage 4) incurable physical incapacity 5) unsound mind among others.

The petitioner would have to prove one of these grounds in court to be able to get a nullity.

In a Nullity, there is a statute of limitations. That means you have to file your nullity within a certain time period de-

pending on the basis for seeking the Nullity.

E ach g rou nd has a different statute of limitation. For exa mple, if you are f iling t he nullity based on fraud, you have to file within 4 years of discovering the fraud. If you blow the statute of limitation, this can be used as a defense to dismiss your case. On the other hand there is no statute of limitation in a divorce. You can file a divorce at any time regardless of how long you have been separated from your spouse.

In a divorce, husband and wife are presumed to be the parents of children born during the marriage. In a Nullity, the marriage has no validity so it will affect the presumption of parentage of the children. The Court will have to make a finding of parentage for the children on a different basis before it can make orders relating to custody, visitation, and support.

The treatment of spousal support (alimony) is different between the two. In a divorce, the spouse that has less earning capacity and access to resources may seek an award of spousal support.

This is not available in a Nullity since the marriage is invalid and there is no spouse as a result.

The division of property is also different. In a divorce, community property is divided equally between the spouses.

In a nullity, since there is no valid marriage, there is no community property created and properties are not divided between the spouse. Similarly, neither party can receive survivorship benefits

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and inheritance rights from the other party in a Nullity.

Finally, there are different immigration consequences between a divorce and a nullity when an immigrant spouse is involved. In a divorce, the immigrant spouse who obtains a greencard from a US Citizen spouse stands a bigger chance of keeping his or her greencard and ultimately become a US Citizen. In a nullity, the immigrant spouse may lose their greencard status when the marriage is found to be invalid since it is the basis for the greencard. It can jeopardize the immigration status of the legal permanent resident spouse.

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.

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friend of this writer who lives in the South Bay area but works in Beverly Hills, has related the story about the once popular L'Amande French Bakery in the South Bay area in Beverly Hills, whose owners were ordered to pay $15.3 million on May 9, 2016, for the abuse of 11 Filipino workers. According to the lawsuit which was filed in 2015 by the Filipino workers, they claimed that they were forced to work long hours for less than the minimum wage, after being brought to the United States, with the promise of steady jobs.

U.S.District Court Judge Fernando Olguin granted default judgement to the workers, because the employers, Analiza and Gonzalo Moitinho de Almeida didn't appear in court during the judgement. In an article published by a local south Bay paper, the workers said that they "were deceived into moving to America by the promise of 'skilled' work, but when they arrived in California they each learned that the reality of their new lives would be different from what the couple had advertised in their recruitment package."

They claimed that "rather than being trained as bakery chefs and store managers, the workers are "forced" to perform a litany of "illegal, oppressive and discriminatory jobs," many of which had nothing to do with baking. Some of the jobs included were: maintenance, landscaping and construction at the family's apartment complex in Long Beach as well as the couple's Rolling Hills Estates home; work shifts frequently lasted longer than 17 hours and they allegedly were often paid far below California's minimum wage. The workers slept on the floor of the couple's home in the laundry room and were paid just over $2 an hour."

According to court documents described in the local

paper, the Almeidas hid the wage and hour working violations by "altering or destroying the workers' timecards and told them not to accurately report their actual time worked." The lawsuit also accused the couple of trafficking and retaliation after some worker who cooperated with the state investigation of the bakery were fired.

According to the original lawsuit, the couple used America's LA Times E-2 visa immigrant program in 2012 where L’Amande French Bakery owners were ordered by the court to pay $15.3 million to in they can bring a dozen damages for the abuse of 11 Filipino workers. by 2008, the Almeida family de- damages assessed in the lawsuit.

Filipino workers. The couple took advantage of the E-2 cided to try their bakery concept in As it appeared then, the family program, which encourages foreign the US, by taking advantage of the never had plans to appear during investments in America, according E-2 visa program as their best legal the judgement day. Thus, when the Almeidas skipped the oral arguto the US Citizenship and Immigra- option to set up shop here.

The E-2 visa requirements are ments, in the lawsuit, the judge ortion Services, where foreign nationals are allowed to enter and work in strict, but the couple were able to dered the $15.2 million judgement the US if they invest a substantial circumvent the application by stat- in favor of the Filipino workers.

In his final statement, lawyer for amount of money to start a business ing to the US Embassy officials in the Philippines that the Filipino the Filipino workers, Christopher that will be based here.

In this case, Ana Moitinho de workers they were bringing were Lapinid said: "unfortunately, time Almeida comes from a powerful highly-trained bakers and store su- and time again we see exploitative family in the Philippines. She comes pervisors in the french-style bake employers...resort to fraud and from a privileged family with vast shop the family planned to open other unlawful activity to escape accountability for their labor abuswealth and political connections. here.

When everything came out in the es. With this judgement, we hope to Her husband, Gonzalo on the other hand, began opening bakeries in open, court documents showed that make clear to such employers that the Philippines in 1994. Apparently, the lawyers for the workers argued they can no longer act with impunitheir "Le Coeur de France" bake that the Almeidas were attempt- ty." May the Lord bless all our kabashops became successful where ing to liquidate their assets so that bayan workers who work hard and they expanded to 14 locations and there would be no money to pay out toil for their money. MABUHAY!

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Bea Alonzo breaks silence on rumored breakup with Gerald Anderson A ctress Bea Alonzo has finally come out to reveal the real score between her and boyfriend Gerald Anderson.

In a tweet by ABS-CBN News on Friday afternoon, the actress was quoted as saying: "To my understanding, we did not break up. He just started not talking to me."

Third party or third anniversary? Gerald Anderson on milestone with Bea Alonzo Bea began making headlines last Sunday after posting a cryptic message on her Instagram account after she liked a post of an Instagram user claiming that her boyfriend, Gerald Anderson and actress Julia Barretto, were seen being sweet together at the birthday party of actor Rayver Cruz.

Bea posted on her Instagram account a photo with nothing

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ctor Matteo Guidi c e l l i penned a heartfelt message for his girlfriend, pop superstar Sarah Geronimo, on her birthday Thursday.

Andi Eigenmann gives birth to baby girl While the couple has not yet announced the name of their baby, they earlier revealed during a gender reveal party that they will be having a girl.

Andi made no secret of her excitement over becoming a mother of two.

She has earlier said that she hoped that the birth will go "as natural as possible," but said her main priority was to "go through the best (safest)

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He just started not talking to me.”

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‘No one, nothing can stop me from loving you,’ Matteo tells Sarah on her birthday

ANDi Eigenmann is now a proud momma of two!

The actress has given birth to her second daughter.

Andi's partner and the father of her second child, Philmar Alipayo, shared a photo of him cradling the baby in his Instagram Stories.

He also shared a video of Andi recovering in the hospital as her firstborn Ellie flitted around the room.

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way to deliver baby into this world."

"Getting back into my daily habits of living healthy and clean ASAP is enough motivation specially because this time I will be having a new little ray of sunshine to raise and nurture," she said in a post.

"I am still scared and nervous, but also very excited to officially be a mom of 2 very soon!" she added. (GMA News)

it’s not a mistake anymore, it’s a choice’ ENOUGH,” Bea wrote.

Julia’s love team partner and

Guidicelli’s greeting came in the form of an Instagram photo showing a radiant Geronimo, who turned 31 on July 25.

In its caption, he wrote: “My love, happy, happy birthday! You are the most beautiful woman to ever cross my life. We keep our relationship very private but before the day ends let me say that I love you very much. No one and nothing can stop me from loving you more and more each day. We are bulletproof together, love.

“Keep that glow in your eyes and that magical heart. You’ve touched

ex-boyfriend Joshua Garcia liked Bea’s post.

In her Instagram story, Bea also wrote, “Something I learned about people… If they do it once, they’ll do it again.”

According to another ABS-CBN report, Bea declined to answer when asked about her third anniversary plans with Anderson, who is rumored to be having an affair with Julia, his "Between Maybes" co-star.

Following Bea's posts, Julia's mother, Marjorie, has commented on social media, saying that Julia and Gerald are just friends and that they are planning to take legal action against the Internet user who posted Julia and Gerald's photos from Rayver's birthday bash.

(Philstar.com)

my life in ways that I can not explain, thank you. Keep being you and shine forever! I love you! Happy birthday!”

Since they confirmed being a couple in 2014, Guidicelli and Geronimo have largely kept their relationship away from the limelight, with the actor only occasionally sharing photos of them together.

While they only admitted being official in 2014, Guidicelli belatedly revealed in a 2016 interview that that year was marked their third anniversary as a couple. That makes 2019 their sixth together. (ABS-CBN News)

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BS-CBN revealed its upcoming TV offerings at the #ForeverKapamilya trade event attended by advertisers recently at the PICC Forum.

fect Shaina Magdayao, Vin and Loisa Andalio performed a medley of love songs for the advertisers.

New Asianovelas are also soon to conquer television with K-dramas Encounter (starring Korean heartthrob Park Bo-Gum), Gangnam Beauty and I Have a Lover.

Meanwhile, stars of currently airing Kapamilya shows also added sparkle in the event with their The queen of Philippine teleserye, Judy Ann San- spectacular performances. tos, marks her much-awaited return to television The intense catfight of Romina and Daniela, with her upcoming series Starla. Judy Ann greeted played by Beauty Gonzalez and Dimples Romana, the advertisers on stage and thanked everyone for made it to the trade event as they exchanged feisty their undying support through the years. lines that led to a sing-and-dance showdown.

Maja Salvador and Janella Salvador team up for Kadenang Ginto cast and Gold From left: Kadenang Ginto’s Dimples Romana, Richard Yap and the first time in the series The Squad members Andrea Brillan- Beauty Gonzalez.

Killer Bride with Joshua Garcia tes, Seth Fedelin, Kyle Echarri and Geoff Eigenmann. and Francine Diaz also joined JM de Guzman, Arci Muñoz them and bopped to their dance and Kiko Estrada, on the other craze Halo-Halo. hand, will star in the story of a The cast of FPJ’s Ang Probinfamily whose strength will be syano, led by Coco Martin, took tested by fate in Pamilya Ko. a time-off from their duties as They performed a hip-hop numTask Force Agila and made time ber that showed their skills in for the advertisers with their rapping. well-applauded novelty songA grand ensemble of Kapamiand-dance performance in cellya actors will take the lead in A ebration of the series’ 1,000th Soldier’s Heart, starring Gerald episode.

Anderson, Vin Abrenica, Elmo Adding kilig were the stars of Magalona, Jerome Ponce, Yves The General’s Daughter Angel Flores, Nash Aguas and Carlo Locsin, JC de Vera and Paulo Aquino. They earned loud cheers Avelino, who sang a love song Coco Martin performs with the cast for their precise military drill for the crowd. of FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano. and dance performance.

Elevating the musical celebraViewers will also witness a new blood of rivalry tion were Regine Velasquez, Moira dela Torre and on television as Aljur Abrenica and Ejay Falcon James Reid as they gave tribute to the legendary take each other down in Sandugo. The two actors band Queen with the Search for the Idol Philippines Judy Ann Santos leads the cast of Starla including Joel Torre, Janus del Prado and Grae Fernandez. serenaded the crowd while giving out flowers to Top 12. the audience.

As the program ended, Aside from teleserye, ABS-CBN also announced the advertisers had the its upcoming reality shows namely The Voice Kids chance to see their favorite and I Can See Your Voice. The new and original Kapamilya celebrities in a reality-talent show Your Moment, meanwhile, will meet and greet where they soon give a fresh take on showcasing Pinoy talent. bonded and took pictures Alumni of various ABS-CBN talent-reality shows with the cast of ABS-CBN impressed the advertisers as the TNT Boys of Tawag shows. ng Tanghalan and Lyca Gairanod, Darren Espanto, (The Philippine Star) Elha Nympha, Esang de Torres and Kyle Echarri sang their hearts out in their song number. iWant, ABS-CBN’s online streaming service, also revealed its upcoming original series, including Mga Batang Poz and Call Me Tita, whose cast performed a ‘70s-inspired dance number.

On the other hand, the cast of iWant Originals’ MOMOL Nights Kit Maja Salvador (rightmost) and Janella Salvador (center) team up for the first time in The Thompson and Kim MoliFrom left: The General’s Daughter lead cast JC de Vera, Killer Bride with Ariella Arida, Lara Quigaman, Sam Concepcion, Geoff Eigenmann and na, and Past Present PerAngel Locsin and Paulo Avelino.

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A Soldier’s Heart stars (from left) Nash Aguas, Vin Abrenica, Elmo Magalona, Gerald Anderson, Yves Flores and Jerome Ponce.

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SONA STUNNERS. From left: Senator Imee Marcos, Audrey Tan-Zubiri, Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares, and Manny Pacquiao impersonator.

(PNA photos by Joseph Olalia Razon)

MANILA -- The sights in the State of the Nation Address has changed throughout the years.

Traditionally, it is just centered on the President’s summary report of the administration’s performance but with the public being obsessed with the picture-perfect mentality, the red carpet gradually became another priority for the press.

A few hours after the first regular session of the 18th Congress, the legislators, who are mostly with their escorts, took the time to dress for the important occasion. They are in a hurry to change into another outfit, strut for the cameras as they made an entrance to the big event.

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Neophyte senator Imee Marcos dressed in a stunning yellow gown with a hint of red blush at the bottom. During a media interview, she said she sported the color yellow, which has been the trademark color of their family’s long-time political rival because she is “tired of rivalries that have been passed to generations”.

Audrey Tan-Zubiri

Though she and her husband Senator Miguel Zubiri moved quickly through the phalanx of photographers, Audrey proved she can be photogenic even in a fast-paced motion.

The senator’s wife picked an Ito Curata magnetic turquoise top and paired it with her favorite Kalachuchi earrings.

Senator Grace Poe with son and chief-of-staff Brian Llamanzares. (PNA photo by Joseph Olalia Razon)

Geraldine Roman

Senator Imee Marcos with son Matthew Marcos.

(PNA photo by Joseph Olalia Razon)

Bataan Representative Geraldine Roman towered in a silk skirt in shades of pink that traced her slim physique. The LGBTQIA+ advocate completed her look with the traditional Filipiniana shawl as her top.

Manny Pacquiao impersonator walks into the red carpet as among the VIPs. (PNA photo by Joseph Olalia Razon)

Grace Poe-Llamanzares

As expected, re-electionist Senator Grace Poe-Llamanzares stood by her all-white look that matches her image projection-- pure and gentle.

Manny Pacquiao dead ringer

Senator Miguel Zubiri and wife Audrey Tan-Zubiri.

(PNA photo by Joseph Olalia Razon)

He may have fooled some when he entered the hall as cheers filled the space the moment he acted victorious with his punching poses. The Manny Pacquiao impersonator surely took advantage of the boxing champ’s (who’s probably still in Las Vegas celebrating his win against Keith Thurman) absence by showing up in Batasang Pambansa.

Actress Aiko Melendez and partner Zambales Vice Governor Jay Khonghun.

(PNA photo by Joseph Olalia Razon)

Aiko Melendez

Aiko Melendez walked in all her glory (reminiscent of her portrayed character in the hit TV series Wildflower) but this time with her real-life partner Zambales Vice Governor Jay Khonghun. White and genuine smile definitely looks good on the actress.

Loren Legarda

Bataan Representative Geraldine Roman.

(PNA photo by Joseph Olalia Razon)

Last but not the least in this list is former Senator and now Antique Representative Loren Legarda, who in her defense has always taken every public event seriously by making sure she looks dashing in all angles.

This afternoon, she wore a violet patadyong woven by the women in Antique partnered with stylish embroidered pants that created a simple yet elegant vibe in her.

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explained that the prices of chemical fertilizer and pesticides do not go down and with it, the lives of the small and marginalized farmers are also not improving.

Aside from the skyrocketing prices of commercial fertilizers, Orbida said lands need to recover from the chemicals and pesticides.

“Negros Occidental is lucky with the push of Former Governor Alfredo G. Marañon Jr. on organic agriculture through varNegrense organic farmer Jesus Antonio Orbida (left) with his wife Checcs – founders of the PeacePond in Binalbagan, ious programs Negros Occidental – receive a certificate of accreditation issued by the Department of Tourism-Western Visayas. PNA and projects.

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) — Ne- Committee will be conducting field We are counting gros-based organic farmer Jesus Anto- validation on August 27-30, 2019 at on the pledge of support of now nio Orbida, or Jet added another feath- PeacPond, a five-hectare diverse farm Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson er to his cap with the recent citation as which was also recently accredited by and Provincial Agriculturist lawthe Outstanding Small Farmer in the the Department of Tourism as the only yer Japhet Masculino,” Orbida Regional Organic Agriculture Achiev- farm tourism site in southern Negros. added. ers’ Award of the Department of AgriFor Orbida, this honor is just a boAside from Orbida, othculture. nus for all the efforts of organic farming er ROAAA winners were also Orbida, who is the president of the practitioners like him and it even is a named: Elpedio Dayuday for PeacePond Farmers Association, is greater prize for them if they can teach Outstanding Local Government shortlisted as one of the top three on more people about organic farming and Unit Agricultural Extension the same category vying for the Na- if farmers will shift to organic farming Worker award, Corazon Galon tional Organic Agriculture Achievers’ methods. as Outstanding Focal Person and Award this year.

Orbida, who advocates for organic the local government of Victorias The National Technical Search fertilizer and natural pesticide, further and the Province of Negros Oc-

cidental as Outstanding City and Province, respectively.

Multi-awarded Orbida in recent years was also named Outstanding Coconut Farmer for provincial, regional and national levels.

Meanwhile, PeacePond is a recipient of various grants, projects and programs of the government and non-government organizations to include the Philippine Coconut Authority, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Coca-Cola Foundation, among others.

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Home & Companion rid of any built-up dirt, grime, dust, and skin cells unless you live in an exceptionally warm climate. If that’s the case, we recommend that you double that number.

Between cleanings, you may want to fluff your pillow or freshen it up by hanging it on the clothesline on a sunny day or tossing it in the dryer for a few minutes.

When it does come time to clean your cushions, you can avoid destroying them by following our pillow washing instructions. We’ll cover both hand and machine washing, and we’ll also include some helpful tips at the end to make the job easier.

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Dogs: our best friends in sickness and in health

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ogs, often hailed as humans’ best friends, have been the topic of many scientific studies looking into how they might boost our well-being. In this Spotlight, we’ll explain how your friendly pup can benefit your health across the board.

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), an estimated 78 million dogs are owned as pets in the United States.

It is unclear when dogs were first domesticated, but a study published last year claims that, at least in Europe, dogs were tamed 20,000–40,000 years ago.

It is likely that humans and dogs have shared a special bond of friendship and mutual support ever since at least the Neolithic period — but why has this bond been so long-lasting?

Of course, these cousins of the wolves have historically been great at keeping us and our dwellings safe, guarding our houses, our cattle, and our various material goods. Throughout history, humans have also trained dogs to assist them with hunting, or they have bred numerous quirky-looking species for their cuteness or elegance.

However, dogs are also — and might have always been — truly valued companions, famed for their loyalty and seemingly constant willingness to put a smile on their owners’ faces.

In this Spotlight, we outline the research that shows how our dogs make us happier, more resilient when facing stress, and physically healthier, to name but a few ways in which these much-loved quadrupeds support our well-being.

How dogs keep you in good health Many studies have suggested that having dogs as pets is as-

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Put it in the Washing Machine We recommend front-loading washing machines as the center agitator is rough on delicate materials. If you must use a machine with a center agitator, place two pillows inside to balance the load.

You can set the temperature to whatever’s recommended on the label. After the initial wash and spin cycles are finished, run a second rinse cycle to ensure that all the soap gets washed out.

Add the Detergent Liquid detergent is best. Powder could clump or dissolve improperly. If your items are yellow, then add bleach but make sure it’s safe for the fabric.

Start the Machine Isn’t modern technology a delight? All you have to do is press start, and your machine does

efore using any of the steps mentioned below you should see the manufacturer’s care instructions first.

When was the last time you washed the pillows on your bed?

For a lot of people, the answer might be never. After all, most of us cover our cushions with pillowcases, but that doesn’t negate the need for an occasional cleaning.

Over time, neglected cushions can turn yellow and lose their shape. You spend a lot of time on these cushions, and if you take care of them, they’ll reward you with fresh scents and a comfortable night of sleep for years to come.

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sociated with better physical health, as reviews of the existing literature show. These findings persist Dogs ‘force’ their owners to take daily exercise.

Just last year, Medical News Today reported on a study that showed that owning a dog reduces a person’s risk of premature death by up to a third.

Also, researchers at the University of Harvard in Cambridge, MA, suggest that dog owners have a lower risk of heart disease.

Why is that? It is difficult to establish a causal relationship between owning a dog and enjoying better health.

However, the benefits may appear thanks to a series of factors related to lifestyle adjustments that people tend to make after they decide to adopt a canine friend.

The most prominent such lifestyle factor is physical activity. There is no way around it: if you own a dog, you have to commit to twice daily walks — and sometimes even more.

According to a paper published in The Journal of Physical Activity and Health, dog owners are more likely to walk for leisure purposes than both non-pet owners and people who own pet cats.

The results were based on studying a cohort of 41,514 participants from California, some of whom owned dogs, some of whom owned cats, and some of whom did not have any pets.

Moreover, several recent studies — including one from the University of Missouri in Columbia and another from Glasgow Caledonian University in the United Kingdom — found that adults aged 60 and over enjoy better health thanks to the “enforced” exercise they get by walking their dogs.

“Over the course of a week, this additional time spent walking may in itself be sufficient to meet [World Health Organization] recommendations of at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity,” the study said.

Dogs can strengthen our health not just as we grow older, but also much, much earlier than that: before we are even born.

Research published last year suggests that children who were exposed to dogs while still in the womb — as their mothers spent time around dogs during pregnancy — had a lower risk of developing eczema in early childhood.

Also, children exposed to certain bacteria carried by dogs also experienced a reduction of asthma symptoms, the researchers noted.

‘Dogs make people feel good’ Perhaps the most intuitive benefit of

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the hard work for you. If your washer has it, use the button setting “bulky/large.”

Put it in the Dryer Most cushions can be placed in a dryer, though some materials, like down feather, need to be dried on a no-heat cycle. Add a few towels, so there’s extra fabric to help accelerate the drying. Low and no heat cycles will take longer, but they preserve the material.

Dry To help them dry faster, grab a few tennis balls and put them in the dryer, too. We suggest using a sock as the holder.

Check for Dampness Most drier cycles are either programmed to stop drying when the surface material is dry.

Instead, set a timer of about an hour and check them then. If necessary, use a no-heat cycle or hang them in direct sunlight to get rid of all the moisture and kill unwanted bacteria. (sleepadvisor.org)

sharing your life and home with a canine friend is that dogs give you “feel-good vibes” almost instantly.

Dogs are often used as therapy animals because they have a calming effect on people.

It is really difficult not to cheer up, even after a hard day’s work, when you are greeted with — often vocal — enthusiasm by a friendly dog.

This, researchers explain, is due to the effect of the “love hormone” oxytocin.

“During the last decades,” write the authors of a review that featured in Frontiers in Psychology, “animal assistance in therapy, education, and care has greatly increased,” said the researchers.

When we interact with dogs, our oxytocin levels shoot up. Since this is the hormone largely responsible for social bonding, this hormonal “love injection” boosts our psychological well-bein Previous studies analyzed in the review have revealed that dog owners have more positive social interactions, and that the presence of canine friends makes people more trusting...and also more deserving of trust.

Moreover, dogs appear to reduce symptoms of depression and render people more resilient to stress. That is why dogs are often used as therapy animals. As researcher Brian Hare, of Duke University in Durham, NC, noted in an interview for The Washington Post “Dogs make people feel good, and their only job is to help people in stressful situations feel better.”

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Tofu Stir-Fry INGREDIENTS FOR TOFU 1 (14-oz.) block extra-firm tofu, fresh or frozen and defrosted 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 1 tbsp. sesame oil 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. cornstarch FOR STIR FRY 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. freshly minced ginger 8 oz. string beans, trimmed 2 small carrots, sliced 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced FOR SAUCE 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce 2 tsp. sesame oil 1/4 c. water 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch

DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium pot of salted boiling water, simmer tofu for 2 minutes. If using frozen tofu, simmer until completely defrosted. Remove from heat and let drain in a colander lined with paper towels. When cool enough to handle, gently squeeze and pat dry. If using frozen tofu, use firmer pressure to squeeze out water.

2. Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces, then toss together with soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Once liquids are absorbed, toss tofu with cornstarch.

3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil. Add tofu and let cook until golden on all sides, turning occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from skillet and set aside.

4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil and add in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in string beans, carrots, broccoli, red pepper, and green onions. Cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

5. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Return tofu to skillet and add sauce mixture to pan. Stir and cook until slightly thickened, 2 minutes.

Sinampalukang Manok ACCORDING to Joseph Salazar the Sinampalukang Manok is perhaps the most under-rated Filipino dish of all time. It’s the perfect soup for these rainy days when all you crave for is a nice sour broth that washes off the palate. This dish’s name is taken from the use of the sampaloc (hence the word sinampalukan, which literally means infused with tamarind) in flavoring the soup—a popular method in making sinigang , the Philippine sour soup. You can say the sinampalukang manok is the chicken version of sinigang, which commonly uses proteins such as pork, fish and shrimp. Sinampalukang manok’s use of tamarind leaves which gives off a really lovely aroma on top of the tamarind broth.

INGREDIENTS: 1 whole chicken, cut into eighths 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium-size Onion, sliced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon ginger, julienned 2 tablespoons patis (fish sauce) 1 pack sinigang sa sampaloc mix or ½ cup fresh tamarind paste 4 cups water 1 cup sliced string beans 1 cup sili (chili) leaves 1 cup sampaloc leaves PROCEDURE Saute garlic in oil until light brown. Add the onion and ginger. Fry the chicken and season with a tablespoon of fish sauce until the chicken turns light brown.

Add the tamarind paste or sinigang mix and let its flavors seep into the chicken for about half a minute. Add the water and bring to a boil.

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Add the vegetables starting with the string beans and let it cook for about a minute. Add the sili and tamarind leaves and let simmer for a minute before turning it off. Serve with freshly cooked and steaming hot rice.

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Too much sugar in baby foods: WHO COPENHAGEN -- Baby foods on market generally contain too much sugar, posing a source of health concern, a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

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A Medicare Advantage Plan is administered by private companies contracted with Medicare. Medicare pays a fixed amount to the private company who takes care of the Medicare member’s health care needs.

HMO, or Health Maintenance Organization, is a type of a Medicare Advantage Plan.

A Medicare member enrolled in this type of a plan must designate a doctor who shall act as the Primary Care Physician (PCP) that will manage or coordinate the Medicare member’s health care needs. The Medicare enrollee must use only providers referred to by the PCP, who are in the plan’s network, for his/her covered services. The use of outof-network providers may make the enrollee responsible for the full cost of the medical service, except in an emergency.

Preventive services like pap smear, mammogram, and prostate cancer screening are provided free of charge to HMO members when done in-network.

Premium rates may vary, depending on the service area or the company or the medical group. There is no distinction as to age or gender or race or color or national origin.

Everyone eligible can not be denied enrollment; tobacco-user or not. Rates are for individuals; no spousal or family discounts.

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HMO plans have Maximum Out of Pocket limits that protect enrollees from financial disasters due to the high cost of medical services. This provides peace of mind to members making their future health care expenses somehow “stable” and “predictable”.

However, these limits apply only to hospital and medical services.

Prescription costs under Medicare Part D inside the HMO plan have different benefit and cost structures. HMO plans use a list of covered drugs known as formulary, grouped into different categories known as tiers

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Plan members may request for an exception, if their drug medication is not in the plan’s formulary. Plan members may also appeal a coverage determination for a service denied by the plan. Plan members may also complain for an unsatisfactory service

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Every year, the HMO plans are given a Star Rating based on various criteria set by the Centers for Medicare and MediCaid Services (CMS). These ratings serve as an incentive to the HMO plans to improve their services to their members. After all, most plan fees and reimbursements are heavily influenced by the ratings.

Enrollment to an HMO plan may be done during the Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7); or, for those already enrolled on a Medicare Advantage plan, during the Open Enrollment Period (January 1 – March 31); or, for those turning 65 and newly eligible for Medicare, during the Initial Coverage Enrollment Period (7 months window that starts 3 months before their 65th birth month and ends 3 months after); or, during any Special Enrollment Period for those with a qualifying event.

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Joleo “Leo” Monsalud holds life and health CA license # 0G55218. He studied for MBA and Law at the University of the Philippines. He helps Medicare members choose the right Medicare health plan for them. He worked for United Laboratories, Inc. where his last position held was vice-president assigned as general manager of a division.

The United Nations specialized agency on public health based the conclusion on an examination by its European office of about 8,000 baby food products on shelf between November 2017 and January 2018.

It warned that “the very high levels of sugars present in commercial products is a cause for concern” by increasing the risk of overweight and dental cavities while inducing a lifetime eating habit in favor of sugary foods.

In around half of the products examined, “more than 30 percent of calories were from total sugars and around a third of products contained added sugar or other sweetening agents,” the world health body said in the report released on Monday to update guidelines for infant diets.

The examination that covered more than 500 stores in Austria, Bulgaria, Israel, and Hungary also finds the labels of up to 60 percent of the inspected food are misleading by claiming to suit in-

fants under six months old.

The WHO has long recommended that “infants receive exclusively breast milk for the first six months of life.” In the WHO report, countries are advised to make new laws on curbing high sugar intake, ban added sugars and sweeteners in baby foods, and put an end to the promotion of breast milk substitutes.

It also requires labels on candies and sweetened beverages, including fruit juices and condensed milk, to state they are not suitable for children under three.

Meanwhile, the WHO recommends that children between six months and two years be fed nutrient-rich home-prepared foods “Good nutrition in infancy and early childhood remains key to ensuring optimal child growth and development, and to better health outcomes later in life,” said Zsuzsanna Jakab, WHO regional director for Europe, in a statement.

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The hidden world of Bucas Grande Island Lagoons, jellyfish, cliff-diving and more at Bucas Grande island

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DRY RUN. Diving practice at Tiktikan Lake in Bucas Grande Island. Photos by Eleazar Cuela, Ginny Riobuya, and Joann Estiller

THE LAGOON. Millions of jellyfish can be seen in this area in the months of March until May and in July until August.

Photos by Eleazar Cuela, Ginny Riobuya, and Joann Estiller

Among them are pristine lagoons, sea caves, coves, and lakes, some of which are still undiscovered, while others can only be accessed in certain conditions.

First stop: the Jellyfish Sanctuary

MANILA, Philippines – To visit Bucas Grande Island in Surigao del Norte is to discover a world hidden in a labyrinthine terrain, a world where hilly and rounded islets, each covered in thick evergreen, dominate the landscape.

From afar, these mountains of lush greenery leap out at the eye in full three-dimensional glory. There is more to it that visitors can enjoy once they get to its inner recesses.

MARK-A ISLAND. A white sandy beach that visitors of the island can visit for side trip. Photos by Eleazar Cuela, Ginny Riobuya, and Joann Estiller

The sail to the Jellyfish Sanctuary requires transferring to a small paddle boat that can carry two to three persons.

Keeping the natural environment is a priority to the island’s caretakers, so a motorized boat is prohibited in this part of the island.

As the boat sails forward, more details of this part of the island are revealed.

The mountains are limestone deposits; the water is clear and shallow, making some marine species visible at the bottom. Among them is “tajum” (sea urchin) which used to dominate the area when it was not yet known as the Jellyfish Sanctuary.

At the entrance is a narrow passageway, walled with limestone rocks on both sides and covered in a canopy of protruding branches of wild plants and trees.

With only the sound of the flowing water and the rowing paddle can be heard in the area, one could easily guess where this is heading – a tranquil body of water set in blissful seclusion.

Indeed, the lagoon is a grand expanse of still turquoise water, making the shadows and outlines of corals in full grandeur visible underneath.

Millions of jellyfish start to show up in the months of March until May, and they bloom into full grandeur, from July until August.

During those months the lagoon becomes filled with millions of non-stinging jellyfish. How many these actually are, visitors can easily lose count.

During off seasons like in the month of November, the jellyfish of different sizes are nowhere to be seen.

That could be disappointing.

Thankfully, the lagoon itself is a sight to behold.

el water to get inside, walk like a duck to reach the dry path and stand in the middle of a spectacular collection of rock formations.

To exit the cave, visitors have to take a brief climb up a very steep path and choose whether to take the plunge or go back to the entrance to complete the caving episode.

For first-timers, jumping off a platform that is suspended from a cliff, 12-feet above the water, is a memorable feat.

In the end it’s not about how experienced (or inexperienced) a person is that counts. It’s about managing the crazy feeling that a scary stunt like cliff diving gives that matters.

THE MOUTH OF HAGUKAN CAVE. Hagukan Cave is also called the “snoring cave” of Sohoton. Photos

by Eleazar Cuela, Ginny Riobuya, and Joann Estiller

Sohoton Cove National Park

Sohoton Cove derives its name from the Cebuano word so-oton, which means to pass through a small opening. Why it is named as such, visitors would know when they reach the one and only opening to the cove – a cavernous expanse with very low ceiling.

The next time your eyes catch a glimpse of light, you’re transfixed by the surreal world of Sohoton.

Interesting natural features greet visitors, taking in odd and colossal forms to stand out from the familiar viridescent, mountainous backdrop of the island.

There is the til-il sa kabayo (horse tail) which tour guides consider a landmark when going in and out of Sohoton. There are also the petrified trees that stand as hard as stone and as white as ivory, while the bare cliff seems spectacular amidst the jungle-laden islets.

Hagukan and Magkukuob Cave

If these features can be admired in the open, others are concealed in secret coves and caves. In Hagukan Cave, green water glows, illuminating the dark, hostile cave. The snore-like sound that the wave produces inside makes it feel like the cave is actually a sleeping beast.

In Magkukuob Cave, visitors have to wade in waist-lev-

Touring Bucas Grande Island does not end in Sohoton Cove.

White sandy beaches, inland lakes, fishing grounds, snorkeling sites, and crystal caves can also be found in the island for visitors to explore and marvel at.

That’s not to mention that it’s amazing how everything remains unspoiled and the tranquility that envelops the area undisturbed.

It is as if a thin sheet of blanket was blocking the noise outside, allowing only the chorus of various chirping birds to penetrate the invisible shield. (Rappler.com)

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The stories that taught us empathy With a third ‘Toy Story’ sequel and a new ‘Lion King’ released this year, what does it take for these stories to live on within us, and what does it mean when they’re told anew?

MANILA, Philippines — We didn’t know it back then, of course, but as kids in the Nineties, we were witnessing something special emerging in the realm of animated films. We were in the middle of the Disney Renaissance, a period of great success for the studio after decades of decline. In 1994, Disney gave us The Lion King, a talking animal musical riff on Hamlet set on the plains of Africa that was a major step in breaking Disney out of its familiar storytelling molds. And the year after that, Pixar dropped Toy Story on us, a strange little movie about talking toys that set a new standard for animation technology, all the while establishing a tradition of emotional storytelling that would set the studio apart for years to come.

It is 2019. We’ve just had a third Toy Story sequel come out, and a CGI remake of The Lion King is on the horizon. It would be easy enough to dismiss these revivals as products of pure commerce, as part of Disney’s larger mandate to stick to capitalize on nostalgia. But that doesn’t really seem quite right. There are, after all, plenty of things from the nineties that we wouldn’t want to see return.

Roger Ebert famously called cinema “a machine that generates empathy.” Animation is a medium that really exemplifies that description. There are no real people on screen, no human faces to express the emotions of the

For better or worse, the live-action remake of The Lion King and Toy Story 4 carry on the legacies of their much-adored predecessors.

F

amous Amos Cookies is finally in Metro Manila, and two locations have already been confirmed.

The cookie shop is opening its first store in S Maison at Conrad Manila Pasay City on July 29.

A second location has also been confirmed, all the way at the other side of Manila: SM North EDSA’s The Block.

Famous Amos Philippines will have on offer their eight signature chunky confections, spearheaded by the No Nut Chocolate Chip. Yep, you can finally have them fresh! No need to buy them in bulk in those membership supermarkets.

Also on offer are Chocolate Chip Pecan, Oatmeal Raisins, Butterscotch, Chocolate

characters. They composed solely of images created by other people.

There is no lion cub named Simba, and there is no Shakespearean power struggle on the savannah.

But we feel for him, and we’re moved as he spends his last moments with his father.

And then there’s Toy Story, which gave life to inanimate objects, and made us see our own toys in a different light. In its first sequel, it had Sarah McLachlan singing over a sequence free of dialogue, telling the story of the antique toy Jessie and the girl who used to love her. There were probably some people during the rise of Pixar that dismissed computer generated images as cold and artless. They wouldn’t be able to say that after seeing Toy Story 2.

In their best moments, these animated characters feel fully alive.

It’s a strange miracle of animation.

In Toy Story 4, we’re introduced to Forky, a makeshift toy made out of a spork, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners. And in less time than it takes to actually shop for a toy, it makes us relate to his struggle, makes us yearn for his eventual happiness.

It probably wouldn’t hurt if Disney could go on to make new sto-

Chip Macadamia, White Chocolate Macadamia, Chocolate White Chocolate Chip (chocolate cookie dough with white chocolate chips), and Double Chocolate Chip Pecan (chocolate cookie dough with chocolate chips and pecans).

Famous Amos is a well-known and wellloved cookie brand that first opened in Los Angeles, California in 1975.

African-American entrepreneur Wally Amos founded it and it was backed by no less than singer Marvin Gaye.

And a cool trivia: No Nut Chocolate Chip is Wally Amos’ take on his Aunt Della’s original recipe.

See you on July 29!

(GMA News)

ries instead of constantly going back to the well. But in their current incarnations, it’s easy enough to argue that there’s still life in these stories. Nostalgia is generally a toxic impulse, but there’s something to said about going back to the pieces of art that taught us empathy. We were the kids that grew up with The Lion King and Toy Story, two cartoons that went well beyond what cartoons were supposed to be. And they’ve lasted inside us, even as we’ve grown older and more cynical and the world continues to assail us with awfulness. There’s a comfort in knowing that these stories will be around for years to come, reminding a generation of the time when they were young and hopeful, finding life in these drawn figures, feeling something for the pain of an orphaned lion cub, and the toys that were left behind. (The Philippine Star)

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Mayweather: Pacquiao’s ‘legacy and career has been built off its association with my name’

MANILA, Philippines — Floyd Mayweather Jr. has said his take following talks of a possible rematch with Manny Pacquiao.

Taking to his personal Instagram account, the undefeated boxer penned a lengthy post accompanied by a photo of him landing a hit on Pacquiao’s face during their 2015 bout.

“I find it real ironic how every time Pacquiao’s name is brought up in the media, my name is always attached to it,” Mayweather said.

“This man’s entire legacy and career has

been built off its association with my name and it’s about time you all stop using my brand for clout chasing and clickbait and let that man’s name hold weight of its own,” he added.

The American boxer continues in his post saying that he had ‘won so easily’ in their record-breaking bout and that ‘so-called boxing experts and critics’ are making every excuse in the world for him to give the Filipino legend a rematch.

“Y’all are just upset that I broke Rocky Marciano’s record and hate that a Black, high school dropout outsmarted you all by beating all odds and retiring undefeated,” Mayweather said.

“Ultimately, I will have the last laugh,” he added.

Mayweather had been present in Pacquiao’s last two fights in Las Vegas against Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman.

(Philstar.com)

Thurman’s post-knockdown face becomes a meme

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anny Pacquiao gave Keith Thurman the first loss of his career on Sunday and social media plenty of ammo.

Pacquiao sent Thurman to the deck with a powerful right hook set up by a left body shot.

Thurman’s reaction to getting knocked down quickly became a meme on Twitter.

“He’s a great champion,” said Thurman, who acknowl-

edged that getting knocked down in the first round put him in a big hole early on.

Thurman tried to turn things around in the second half of the fight, but was again rocked by a powerful body shot by Pacquiao in the 10th.

Still, he had his fair share of fans for the performance, with one judge scoring the fight for him, resulting in a split decision for Pacquiao.

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‘I will not retire from boxing’ – Pacquiao SENATOR Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on Tuesday said he is not yet retiring from professional boxing.

The senator made the remark when asked to comment on some proposals for him to retire.

Asked about his health, Pacquiao said, “Masakit pa ‘yung katawan ko dahil dalawang araw pa lang eh. Pero okey lang (My body still aches because it has been just two days [after the fight]. But, it’s okay.”

“Ayos naman ako. Malakas lang talaga si Thurman.

Iba rin ‘yung mga suntok niya. Heavy handed siya (I’m okay. Thurman is really strong. His punches were quite different. He’s heavy-handed.”

Pressed to comment on Coach Freddie Roach that he should already consider retirement, Pacquiao said, “Hindi pa. Masaya pa akong lumalaban (Not yet. I’m still happy fighting [in the ring]).”

“Depende siguro. Okey naman ‘yung performance ko.

Kailangan i-manage pa ‘yung time (It depends. My performance is still okay. There is still a need to manage my time).

Pacquiao said he sustained a “blackeye” from his boxing match with Thurman and his eyesight was not severely affected.

Asked how many major fights he intend to pursue, Pacquiao said, “Mga ilan na lang (Just a few more). [It will be] At the right time. Sa ngayon wala pa (Right now, there’s none).” “[It will be] Not this year. Magiging busy tayo this year kasi mag-ba budgeting na. Back to work muna tayo.

Marami pa tayong dapat gawin na trabaho (We will become busy this year because of the budget season. We need to get back to work. We have a lot work to do).”

“At 40 years old I can still fight someone who is 10 years younger than me. i can still give a good fight and entertain the fans,” Pacquiao said.

“The abilities and skills that I have earned from the Lord. My ability and my power are given by God and I believe that ability and power and responsibility has a purpose,” he said.

“And that purpose I believe that to inspire the people and I continue my boxing career for a purpose to inspire our people to rise above their limitations and overcome their circumstances,” Pacquiao added.

(The Manila Times)

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