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Filipino American protesters, mostly youths, collectively “take a knee” during the singing of the American national anthem before starting a short program as part of their protest march in Hollywood. Photo by FE KOONS

FIL-AM YOUTH’S MARCH FOR VETS RETURNS TO HOLLYWOOD Garcetti launches Urban Movement Labs MAYOR Eric Garcetti recently announced the creation of Urban Movement Labs, a first-of-itskind public-private partnership that will work to accelerate transportation innovation across Los Angeles. This unprecedented venture will focus on creating more ways for Angelenos to get around — by

bringing stakeholders to the table to develop new ideas, safely testing them on L.A.’s streets, and rolling them out in close partnership with local communities. “Angelenos don’t wait for the future — we guide it,” said Mayor Garcetti. “Urban Movement Labs will secure L.A.’s standing as the transportation innovation capital

of the world — a place where new technologies are tested, proven, and brought to life, and people in every community have a seat at the table today as we think about what our city will look like tomorrow.” Urban Movement Labs (UML) is the latest initiative led by Mayor Eric Garcetti to ensure a sustainable, equitable, and accessible future GARCETTI

POLO holds workshop on Parol making THE Philippine Overseas Labor Of f ice (POLO), in cooperation with the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC), the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG) and the

St. Martha’s Catholic Church, recently held a parol-making workshop in La Puente. Sr. Carmen Fernandez, principal of the St. Martha School, led a group prayer to start the event. Labor Atta-

Vice Consul Joan Corrado and Joss Leano of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles try their hands on making Christmas lanterns. POLO

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THE annual march to seek justice for Filipino World War II veterans has returned to Hollywood --- calling for the passage of the Filipino American Veterans Fairness Act (HR 2823) and audaciously decrying the Trump’s administration’s scrapping of the WW II Veterans Parole Program.

It happened as the nation celebrated Veterans Day last November 11. FIL-AM

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6 years after: Taclobanons keeps praying for Yolanda victims By ABNER GALINO SIX years after Typhoon Yolanda destroyed the province of Leyte, particularly the City of Tacloban, the Taclobanons here continue to remember the tragic event, and as well as to oﬀer prayers for the thousands of people who lost their lives in the tragedy. Ramon Diaz Duarte, a board director of the An Taclobanon Association of Southern California, said that the annual mass and candle vigil for the Yolanda victims

happened at about 6:30 p.m. last Thursday (November 7) at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Artesia. “It was a very simple and a very solemn event,” Duarte said in a phone interview. But aside from remembering their city and its residents every year, Duarte said that their organization conducts medical missions in Tacloban City once every two years. Last year, the organi6 YEARS

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FORMER and present members of the SouthBorder, a Filipino pop and R&B band that was formed in 1993 from talents who mostly hailed from Davao, a southern Philippines province. SouthBorder’s hits include “May Pag-ibig pa kaya” and “Kahit Kailan.” In the photo are Jay Durias, Kell Gatdula, Janno Queyquep, Tabs Tabunar, Otep Concepcion and Ric Junasa. The musicians are doing the Los Angeles leg of the “SouthBorder – The Greatest Hits Tour” at The Fonda Theatre on November 24. Photo by TONY GARCIA

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Doubts about the Census

o you mean that this Census will be digital and we will have to put our information online? How will this work? What will happen to people who do not have access to a phone or computer? 1. The census will be online, but not exclusively. As we do with almost any other transaction today, the 2020 Census will be conducted primarily online. This will be the ﬁrst time this happens in the survey´s 117 years of existence.

2. The way things used to be: Historically, the Census has been conducted through printed forms that are sent to homes. If the form was not returned, a Census enumerator would then be sent to conduct the survey in person. 3. Choosing how to respond: The 2020 Census will be conducted on a variety of platforms. This time, it will be diﬀerent, explained Patricia Ramos, a Census Bureau spokeswoman. "Responding to the 2020 Census will be easy for everyone. For the ﬁrst time, you can choose to respond online and you can also choose to respond by phone, mail, or to a Census worker who arrives at your home. 4. You will get an invitation to go online: Esperanza Guevara, di-

rector of Census programs for the Human Immigrant Rights Coalition (CHIRLA) explained that beginning March 12, the Census Bureau will send a letter to 80% of all households inviting them to fill out about ten questions online using a special identifier number. Another 20% will get similar letters plus a paper questionnaire. 5. Not everyone has the Internet. But the first online census does not forget that there are sectors of the population that simply do not have easy access to a computer or an Internet connection. According to a report by the Public Policy Institute of California, 90% of households in California use the Internet and 73% have a cell phone. However, there are populations that are less con-

nected: in low-income communities, rural areas and Latinos or African Americans, only 54% to 67% are connected to the Internet. 6. You will have more than one opportunity to participate. "The invitation will also include information about the option of doing it on paper or by phone," said Guevara. "Then they will send four more reminders until the end of April.” All households that haven’t self-responded by mid-April will receive a paper form in the 4th mailing. The fifth mailing – a “it’s not too late” postcard – will be sent to those who haven’t responded. If there’s no response from a household after that, an enumerator will come to the door. 7. There will be computers in the community: Guevara indicated that his organization, CHIRLA, is one of the "trusted" messengers who is working to answer community questions and to inform them of the importance of fi lling out the Census. CHIRLA will provide computers in its offices and knock on doors to remind the community that it is important to participate. It is anticipated that Public Libraries with computers will also become a favorite place for those who do not have easy access to the Internet. 8. It takes little time to respond and it means a lot: "We want to remind you that the Census takes little time to complete, but it means a lot to our communities," said the activist. "Their results help bring resources to their homes and ensure that our values are represented in government.” Q: How can I be sure that my information will be kept confidential or that it will not be used against me by the government? According to a survey by the Public Policy Institute of California, 63% of Californians are concerned about the confidentiality of the data they give to the government in the Census. This sentiment is accentuated in communities such as Latinos (74%) and African Americans (74%). There are two levels of mistrust. The first is mistrust of the platform or whether delivering data "online" to the government is safe at a time when hacking into private financial companies is often in the news. The second is mistrust of the government and how it will make use of citizen data. As for the first question, the Census Bureau says it has worked at various levels to protect the information it will collect online or through its door-to-door enumerators who will also carry phones with a special application that will transmit data directly to headquarters. The data will be "encrypted" to protect its transmission. Staff must use double authentication to verify users and the government will use the Einstein 3A system to monitor networks and identify malicious activity around databases. Second, the confidentiality of the personal information is guaranteed by law, according to Census spokespeople. "The law is clear: no personal information can be shared," explained in an email Patricia Ramos, regional Census spokeswoman. "Under Title 13 of the U.S. Code, the Census Bureau cannot disclose any identifiable information about individuals, households or businesses, even to law enforcement agencies. All Census Bureau employees take an oath to protect your information. We have sworn for life to protect the confidentiality of your data. We could go to jail or be fined up to $250,000 if we violate that oath," she added. Guevara, of CHIRLA added that the law is on the side of confidentiality. And for those who do not trust this government, the activist asked to trust the vigilance of the legal community and community groups. "We are committed to serving as guardians of what happens, we are not afraid to take on the fight necessary to ensure that this government complies with the law," she said.

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tudies show that we can actually predict our future - where we will be, what we’ll be doing and our income level. How? By the company we keep. We are the sum of our choices and that includes our friends. Our tribe is our social currency. How well we do in life is largely affected by the kind of friends we have. Choosing friends is a life skill we need to learn and teach our kids. It decides the trajectory of our life. My father always reminded us about choosing our friends. He’d always say“Birds of the same feathers….” Fortunately, he always approved of my friends. The bible validates this. It says the righteous choose their friends carefully. Choose. It means deliberate. Not just anybody who comes our way. I surrounded myself with good women. I held myself accountable to the highest standards. When I was a single mom, I had a group of dear friends from church. Friday nights were never lonely and midweek coffee meetings provided the support I needed. It kept me walking in the straight and narrow. Carefully. I’ve always chosen friends that have the same values and aspirations. I stayed away from those, whose lifestyle do not reflect the life I aspire for. Women of substance. In high school, I made friends with good girls who, also, excelled academically. I believed, even as a young girl, that somehow by osmosis, the values that I admired

would rub oﬀ on me. These girls became and remained lifelong friends. We shared milestones marriages, children’s birthdays, divorces and heartbreaks. Childhood friends become our yardsticks by which we measure ourselvesnot to compare or compete, but a moral compass of shared values, at the same life stages, from the same starting point and going to the same direction. These childhood friends, from the Philippines, welcomed and sheltered me here in the US. They helped me navigate my new environment. I will always be grateful for friends who drove me to job interviews, picked me up from the bus station on cold winter nights, patiently taught me how to gas up my car in self-serve stations. This is now my tribe of women. Do you wait to be approached by potential friends? I don’t. I’ve always been intentional with friendships. I initiate relationships. We should seek them. Many years ago, I approached Amy and asked if I can be part of her mentorship group. We had a friendship that witness various chapters in our life. In one of my lowest points, Amy and her husband Val came to us. No judgement, no lectures. Just hot food, prayers and lots of hugs. These are moments that deﬁne

friendship. Amy is that kind of friend. She showed me what a good Christian woman looks like. A lifestyle of prudency in words and behavior. For several years, because I was a solo parent, Amy would send me roses on Valentine’s Day and would take me out on my birthday. I also have mentors. Friends I emulated and looked up to. Bing is someone I knew professionally. Through the years, we developed a friendship. She was my career mentor. A lot of who I am now, I owe to her. A good friend is someone who believes the best in you. These days, I enjoy a special friendship. It is with my husband. Coming from a diﬃcult marriage, I didn’t realize that a husband can be a good friend. We can argue and yell and I know everything will be ok. Dave gives me peace and makes me feel safe. Friendship is a decision. As we grow older, we gain more clarity on the kind of friendships we want. Time decides who we meet, we decide who stays. I have walked away from friendships and I realized that’s ok, too. LEAH DUDGEON is the Client Rela�onship Manager of GULDJIAN FASEL LAW Car Accident A�orneys. If you’ve been in a car accident and need help, tawag lang po kayo: (714)5198214.

"Duty to Country" MAJ. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret), Chairman of the Filipino Veterans Recognition & Education Project (FilVetREP), announced today the public release of www.dutytocountry.org, the ﬁrst phase of an online project that aims to tell the story of Filipino World War II Veterans, the injustice they endured over the years and their lifelong quest for recognition. Produced by FilVetREP and designed and developed by Night Kitchen interactive, "Duty to Country" focuses on raising awareness about FilVetREP's mission to preserve the legacy of the 260,000 men and women who fought during World War II in the Philippines. "After the war ended in September 1945, the 79th Congress passed the Rescission Acts of 1946 that denied their status of active service during the war, and deprived them of their rightful beneﬁts," Taguba said. "This created a lifetime of indignation and injustice that still lingers to this day." FilVetREP plans to launch its educa-

tion program in October 2020. "As we watch this video, let us remember our veterans and their families and the selfless sacrifice they made for our country's noble cause. Let's continue to honor them with eternal gratitude and pride. Please share widely with your family and friends. Thank you." Duty To Country is the first phase of an online education project telling the compelling yet largely untold story of Filipinos who fought and served under the American flag during WWII and labored tirelessly for decades after, striving for recognition and benefits promised by the U.S. Produced by the Filipino Veterans Recognition and Education Project (FilVetREP.org) and designed and developed by Night Kitchen Interactive, Duty To Country focuses on getting the word out and building support for future phases, including an Online Exhibition, a Graphic Novel, an Oral Histories Project and resources For Educators section.

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FilAm Cristeta Comerford, first Asian executive chef of White House, gets UP honorary degree MANILA, PHILIPPINES, November 11, 2019 — The University of the Philippines (UP) has conferred an honorary degree upon Cristeta Comerford, the ﬁrst Asian and ﬁrst female executive chef of the White House. Comerford received the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, on Monday at the Bahay ng Alumni of UP Diliman. Before going to the United States in 1983, she studied BS Food Technology at the College of Home Economics in the Quezon City-based state university. In her acceptance speech, Comerford recalled how her love for food and cooking started, stressing the importance of remembering one’s roots. “One of my most favorite Tagalog salawikain goes like this, and it could be yours as well: ‘Ang hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan (The one who does not know how to look back at where one came from will not reach the

destination),’” she said. “Maasin, San Rafael, Bulacan is where it all started for me,” she went on, sharing stories from her summer breaks with her grandparents at the farm. “This is where I began to understand the values of work ethics, perseverance, and community. This is where my earliest and fondest food memories ignited my passion and interest in my profession.” Working at the White House since 1997, Comerford was promoted to executive chef in 2005 by former First Lady Laura Bush. She has since continued to serve succeeding US presidents, their families, and guests. Her appointment has made her a member of Le Club des Chefs des Chefs, an exclusive organization of 26 chefs of heads of state around the world. It promotes culinary diplomacy, the safeguarding of culinary traditions, and healthy, well-balanced gastronomy. Comerford has served as consultant

WHITE House executive chef Cristeta Comerford delivers a speech after accepting her honorary degree from University of the Philippines. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News and resource person to US government agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of State, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Her position, as well as her advocacy for healthy eating, has led her to become the subject of press interviews, a guest in many talk shows, a keynote speaker at conferences, and a lecturer-presenter in workshops and panels across the US. In 2014, Comerford received the Gawad ng Pangulo Pamana ng Pilipino Award, one of the three presidential awards for overseas Filipino individuals and organizations. (ABS-CBN New)

FIL-AM... FROM PAGE 1 The Filipino American demonstrators collectively “take a knee” during the singing of the American national anthem as the march stopped in front of the CNN headquarters to hold a short program. The protesters also held a socalled “die in” to dramatize their disgust over the scrapping of the veterans’ parole program that has benefitted hundreds of Filipino families during its implementation on the term of President Barack Obama. Eddy Gana, a leader in the group called Kabataang maka-Bayan (KmB or Pro-people Youth), said the return to Hollywood of the annual justice march for Filipino WW II veterans was a welcome development, explaining that holding the protest action there generates better public exposure. Gana recalled that the Justice for Filipino American Veterans DEMONSTRATORS stage a “die in” to show disgust over the scrapping of the parole pro(JFAV) simply went through the gram for Filipino WW II veterans. Photo by FE KOONS normal procedure to obtain a permit for the said political action. Other marginalized groups such as no WW II veterans was held in the “Maybe, they (city authorities) the LGBQT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, historic Filipinotown after its leaders realized that Hollywood is a place transgender, queer) has been holding were reportedly told that demonstrawhere people are known to express an annual parade in Hollywood. tions were supposedly being banned freedom,”Gana said. Last year, the march for the Filipi- in the tourist destination. During this year’s march, 98-yearold veteran Roger Dagdag, 98, joined the march on board the Philippine jeepney of the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC). He later spoke during the program wherein he expressed his gratitude to the people who continue to fight for justice for him and his fellow veterans. Members of multi-racial rights organization Af3irm Cheryl Zarate and Wendy Trinidad jointly read of Jollene Levid whose grandfather was in the Bataan death march. The said veteran died without ever getting the benefits due him. “My lola was raped by Japanese soldiers. She also didn’t get widow benefits,” Levid said in the statement. One of the protesters, Jesse Koons, who lives in Carson and who has never failed to join the annual march for the veterans said: “HR 2823 must be reintroduced. We must also work to get support from the U.S. Senate.

That means making sure that the Senators who will support the bill are elected. We need to convince other voters who are not from California to be on our side.” “We need to do more. You know, utilize social media. Talk to people about the issues, not just the Filipino American community. Actual activism is explaining the demands, one on one,” Koons added. HR 2823 seeks to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to be able to legally acknowledge that “certain service in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts to have been active service for puposes of benefits under programs administered by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs.” The bill has been re-introduced in the US Congress by Rep. Jackie Speier (CA) and is co-sponsored by Ed Case (HI); Steve Cohen (TN); Gerald E. Connolly (VA); J. Luis Correa (CA); Anna G. Eshoo (CA); Tulsi Gabbard (HI); Al Green (TX); Ro Khanna (CA); Barbara Lee (CA); Susie Lee (NV); Ted Lieu (CA); Daniel Lipinski (IL); Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC); Jimmy Panetta (CA); Adam B. Schiff (CA); Brad Sherman (CA); Juan Vargas (CA); Vicente Gonzalez (TX); Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA); Janice D. Schakowsky (IL); and Jimmy Gomez (CA). In 2009, the Filipino veterans received lump sum payments of $9,000 for those who were living in the Philippines and $15,000 for those who were living in the U.S. About 50% of 41,000 veterans who have filed claims have received the compensation. The JFAV has also demanded for widows to be eligible for the pension and want the so-called “quit claim” to be eliminated. Roughly 250,000 Filipinos were in the U.S. military in WWII when the Philippines was a US territory. The US Congress passed the Rescission Act of 1946 which resulted in the scrapping of the benefits due the Filipino veterans.

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fter playing its best game for the year, the Incarnation School’s (Glendale) “A” Girls Volleyball Team captured the championship trophy in the recently concluded Catholic Youth Organization Invitational Championship against St. Marianne School. Shown in the photo are the members of the Incarnation School team as they hoist the championship trophy before an admiring crowd at the St. Mary's Academy Gymnasium in Inglewood on November 10, 2019.

“An amazing feat and a well deserved accomplishment for a wonderful group of young ladies. We are so proud of this team,” said Dr. Colby Boysen, principal of the Incarnation School. The girls’ team was led to its victory by Coach Juan Castro and Assistant Coach Fr. John O'Brien, and with great support from Dr. Colby Boysen and athletic director Greg Gaglio. Counting the results of this final match, Incarnation School (Verdugo) and St. Marianne(Big 10) both ﬁnished with 8 and 3 win-loss record.

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ConGen Cruz inducts PPP-USA 2019-2021 officers Philippine Consul General Adelito Adelio S. Cruz swears in the 2019-2021 ofﬁcers of the Philippine Press Photographers (PPP-USA) at the Mayﬂower Restaurant in Chinatown, Los Angeles last November 7. From left to right are Consul General Cruz, Vilma Hernandez (secretary), Bobby Crisostomo (new president) Anthony Castillo (vice president), Bobby Saddul (vice president), Loida Crisostomo, Mario Arcena and Jimmy Hernandez (past president). Photo by HENRY SANCHEZ

The members and ofﬁcers of the Philippine Press Photographers-USA. (standing from left to right) Mario Arcena, Anthony Castillo, President Bobby Crisostomo, past president Jimmy Hernandez, Consul General Cruz, Nora Guerrero, Ric Gavino, Tony Garcia (guest), Henry Sanchez, Andy Tecson and Bobby Saddul. (Sitting from left to right) Loida Crisostomo, Vilma Hernandez, Sid Guerrero (chairman of the board), Thelma Saddul, Catherine Enriquez (guest) and Ays Sanchez. Photo by ERIC LACHICA

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POLO... FROM PAGE 1 che Armi Evangel gave a short speech before the start of the workshop. She led the delegation of oﬃcers from the Philippine Consulate General-Los Angeles. Operations director Malou Villacisneros led the PWC’s contingent to the event. Jo Solomonson, w ho r e pr e s e nted FABAG in the event, said the event was not only about teaching the children the methods in making Christmas lanterns but as well as in inculcating to them the signiﬁcance of the parols in the Filipino Christmas tradi- PWC member Val Bernardo shows Filipino American kids how to make a parol or Christmas lantern. tions.

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Blessed 65th birthday, Cynthia! Hosted by Mom Josie Cortez and sister Tessie Balderrama, the Nov. 2 party, co-hosted by Cynthia’s husband Michael and son Aldrick, held in Ontario, Calif., was attended by dozens of family, friends, co-workers, and Josie’s Divine Mercy group. Photo by lvsolis

6 YEARS... FROM PAGE 1 zation provided free eye cataract surgery for hundreds of people in Tacloban City. “As this point in time, there’s almost nothing there that would remind us about the devastation (brought by Typhoon Yolanda). But the pain will always remain. The memories of those who perished, they’ll never be forgotten,” Duarte said, adding that he also lost a lot of friends and relatives from the onslaught of the said typhoon. A Taclobanon of Southern California is being led by its president Jerome Costibolo, vice president Cecille Delgado-Aguilos, secretary Rafael Lagado, assistant secretary Carlota Jaojoco Staana, treasurer Ina Magsombol, assistant treasurer Justin Jaojoco, auditor Rodell G. Raz, assistant auditor Samuel Serrano, public relation officer Edwin G. Tiu, assistant PRO Jessica Delgado Gallenero, protocol officer Melvin Ramir Ronda assistant protocol officer Irma Tan, events director Joyce banal Monserrat and assistant events director Recto Abellanosa. Its Board of Directors is composed of Susan Urdayan David (chair), Edna Canete-asuncion (vice chair), Robert Aguilos, Eric Cordeta, Evelina Esperas Cui and Ramon Diaz Duarte.

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IF you are employed as a 24-hour caregiver, working around-the-clock to provide care and assistance to an individual inside their home, you are most likely entitled to overtime compensation. If you are paid a fixed daily rate, regardless of the actual hours you work or the quality and quantity of work you perform, you are not receiving overtime compensation and likely have a valuable claim for wage theft. This is true whether you are hired directly by the care recipient or paid though a home care agency. In 2014 the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights (“DWBR”) became law in California. The law was passed as part of a movement to enhance the rights of domestic workers, whom the California Legislature deemed to be some of the most invisible and vulnerable workers in the state. Now, under the DWBR, in-home caregivers are entitled to receive overtime wages for all hours worked in excess of 9 in a day or 45 in a week. In Los Angeles County, most 24-hour caregivers must be paid a minimum of $378.00 per day to comply with the requirements of the DWBR. The first 9-hours of work should be paid at the legal minimum wage rate in Los Angeles of $12.00 per hour, which equals $108.00. Then, for the remaining 15 hours, the law requires overtime payments at a rate of $18.00 per hour, which amounts to an additional $270.00. Unfortunately, in actual practice, most caregivers working in Los Angeles receive far less than the applicable minimum, often earning as little as $120 to $180 per day. A 24-hour caregiver in Los Angeles who is earning less than $378.00 per day likely has a very valuable claim for wage theft.

For example, if you are a caregiver working 24-hours per day, 5 days per week for a salary of $800 per week (or $160 per day), your weekly unpaid overtime claim is calculated as follows: Your weekly salary of $800 is divided by 40 hours to calculate a regular rate of pay, equal to $20 per hour. Your overtime rate is 1.5 times your regular rate of pay, which amounts to $30 per hour. Your pre-determined salary does not compensate you, at all, for the 15 daily overtime hours you work. So, each day, you accrue $450 of unpaid overtime wages. Employers, who willfully fail to pay an employee the requisite overtime compensation, are also subject to liquidated damages, which could add an additional $157.50 per day to the wage theft claim. Plus, the law provides for interest, attorneys fees, and penalties. In the above example, the hypothetical caregiver is owed over $3,000 in unpaid overtime wages per week. On a yearly basis, the claim exceeds $150,000. We help many caregivers whose claims exceed $500,000 in potential damages after working for several years. Caregivers, who are victims of wage theft, may recover their unpaid wages going back 4 years from the date a lawsuit is filed in court. We have helped many caregivers file claims against their former employers. Even if you last worked several years ago, you still have time to pursue a claim. The one exception is if the care recipient patient has passed away. In that instance, a claim against the care recipient’s estate must be filed within 1 year of their passing, or sooner if an estate has been opened.

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If you are a caregiver and are hesitant to proceed with claims for wage theft against your current or former employer please visit our website at www. cr.legal/getmyot to review our article that addresses many of the common concerns we have heard from caregivers. If you are a caregiver working 24-hour shifts without overtime compensation, we want to talk with you about your legal rights. We provide compassionate and confidential consultations. Please contact us at (818) 807-4168, for a free case evaluation. This article is an attorney advertisement written by Daniel Chaleff, employment law attorney at Chaleff Rehwald in Woodland Hills. Our examples are of a general nature and are not a guarantee regarding the outcome of your individual matter. The law firm focuses on caregiver rights. Please call us at (818) 807-4168 for a free case evaluation. Or visit us at www.cr.legal to learn more about caregiver overtime law. We offer a 24-hour chat line on our website.

Philippines beats China as world’s biggest rice importer

MANILA — The Philippines has topped China in terms of buying rice in the global market, making it the world’s biggest rice importer for 2019. The Philippines is set to reach its record-high rice imports at three million metric tons (MT) this year, beating China’s requirements after Manila opened the floodgates to rice importation. This year, China is importing 2.5 million MT, lower from the earlier projection of 3.15 million MT amid abundant domestic supply. In the latest report of the United States Department of Agriculture-Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS), the Philippines has emerged as the top global importer of rice. Last month, the Philippines and China just nearly tied at 3.1 million MT. Rice imports of the country have nearly quadrupled, from just 800,000 MT three years ago to three million MT anticipated for 2019, representing seven percent of total global rice imports. In comparison, China’s share of global rice imports has almost reduced by half, to just five to six percent. This is despite China’s population now at 1.4 billion compared with the 110 million population of the Philippines. This year’s importation for the Philippines is 58 percent higher than the 1.9 million MT imports in 2018. In March 2019, the Philippines implemented the Rice Tariffication Act, which led to a considerable increase in imports and, consequently, decline in domestic prices. Rice is a staple food in the country and the law is intended, in part, to spur imports in order to quell domestic unrest caused by inflation. While this helped lower inflation, USDA said the adjustment to rice liberalization remains a challenge for the Philippines. Next year, however, the Philippines will tone down its rice importation amid excessive supply coupled with improvements in local production. But this will still remain above the five-year average. By 2020, the country is seen importing some 2.5 million MT of rice, exactly the same volume as China this year. “Decreased imports from original projection reflect the preliminary investigation into import safeguards,”

USDA said. Other large importers next year are Nigeria at 1.8 million MT, Cote d’Ivoire at 1.5 million MT, Indonesia at 1.4 million MT, Senegal at 1.2 million MT, and Cuba at 600,000 MT. Production of milled rice this year is the same with the 12 million MT from last year. Rice consumption has been raised to 14.2 million MT from 14.1 million MT in 2018. USDA said there is a slight decrease in area planted, as rice areas in 2019 will be at 4.7 million hectares, 0.8 percent lower than the 4.74 million hectares last year. Yield, on the other hand, is expected to improve to

4.05 MT per hectare per harvest, from the earlier 3.93 MT. With the continued importation, the country’s rice inventory has maintained its upward trend as it inched up 14 percent in September, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. Latest data from the PSA showed that total rice inventory as of September stood at 1.84 million MT, 13.7 percent higher than last year’s volume stock of 1.16 million MT. Based on the average daily consumption of Filipinos of 32,000 MT, the current inventory is sufficient for 58 days. (The Philippine Star)

Leading German university launches Filipino language course MANILA — The Embassy of the Philippines in Berlin, Germany, recently announced that one of the leading Germany universities, Humboldt University, would be offering a Filipino language course for the first time. The course was launched during the first week of November by the Advancing Philippine Studies Program. “Filipino language will be offered as a full module for the first time at the institute,” the organizers of the Advancing Philippine Studies Program in HU said on a Facebook post. Advancing Philippine Studies Program, launched in July 2019, seeks to advance and promote Philippine and Filipino studies in HU "by developing academic programs, projects and activities related to the culture, society, and history of the Philippines and the Filipino people."

These projects are conceptualized and managed by Filipina sociocultural anthropologist and assistant professor at the Department for Southeast Asian Studies, Rosa Cordillera Castillo. The Filipino language course, would be offered for the Winter term and would serve as one the major components of the Philippine Studies program. It would be administered by Filipino language instructor Antonio Galang Jr. from the University of the Philippines. The Philippine Studies program is overseen by HU's Institute of Asian and African Studies in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Germany. It is funded by a donation offered to HU through the office of former Sen. Loren Legarda and npw De[ity Speaker Loren Legarda and the Philippine Embassy in Berlin under the

Cultural Diplomacy funds of the Department of Foreign Affairs. HU, founded in 1810, is Germany’s premiere tertiary-level educational institution. It currently ranks 120th at the QS World University Ranking. In May 2019, the Supreme Court ruled with finality that Filipino and Panitikan or Philippine Literature can be excluded as core subjects in college in the Philippines. (Philstar.com)

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Pacquiao files game-fixing complaints against 21 individuals

Twenty-one MPBL players and officials face game-fixing, betting, and point shaving charges

MPBL president Manny Pacquiao

MANILA — Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) president Manny Pacquiao filed a formal complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) against 21 individuals accused of game-fixing, betting, and point-shaving. MPBL legal counsel Brando Vier-

nesto informed Rappler of this development Tuesday, November 12, as the league managed to get a confirmation from witnesses. "We have an entity that monitors the games and the stats and they give indications of red flags each game. So we have suspicions already and

this was confirmed by a witness that came out," said Viernesto in a text message to Rappler. Game-fixing is considered a crime under Presidential Decree No. 483 (PD 483), which defines it as "any arrangement, combination, scheme or agreement by which the result of any game, races, or sports contests shall be predicted and/or known other than the basis of the honest playing skill or ability of the players or participants." PD 483 a lso cr i m i na l i zes point-shaving. In the press conference called by Pacquiao, a certain "Mr. Sung" is allegedly the "mastermind" of the game-fixing ring in the league as he is accused of 17 counts of game-fixing and betting, as well as 2 counts of point-shaving. The suspect is now being monitored by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). According to Pacquiao, the MPBL players and officials involved receive commissions of P20,000 to P50,000 per game fixed. While the cases are still under investigation, if the respondents are found guilty, they would be banned from the league according to Viernesto. The other 20 respondents in the document revealed by Pacquiao include: Kevin Espinosa, Kein, Emma, Serafin Matias, EJ Avila, Niño Dioniso, Ferdinand Melocoton, Nice Ilagan, Sonny Uy, Jake Diwa, Exequiel Biteng, Ricky Morillo, Jerome Juanico, Matthew Bernabe, Julio Magbanua, Abraham Santos, John Patrick Rabe, Ryan Regalado, Janus Lozada and Joshua Alcober. (Rappler.com)

SEA Games 2019 opening simulation shows lapses in traffic management MANILA — Following the simulation of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games 2019 opening ceremony, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spotted lapses in monitoring perpendicular roads and private vehicles, which could be detrimental during the actual event. During the simulation on Thursday, November 14, private vehicles were seen plying along the yellow lane, potentially blocking the pathway of bus convoys that would transport delegates and officials during the event. "Naging problema po namin dito 'yung mga private vehicles na nakikipagsiksikan dito sa yellow lane, which is nauna na po nating naging advisory na ang yellow lane po ay imamaximize para po sa ating mga convoys," said MMDA Spokesperson Celine Pialago. (The problem that we encountered was the private vehicles that were utilizing the yellow lane, even after we announced that the yellow lane will be maximized for the convoys.) On November 30, the day of the opening ceremony, a stop-and-go scheme will be implemented along the affected routes. Bus convoys will be in different packages, meaning some are only accompanied by escorts, while some would also be accompanied by an ambulance and police cars. Private vehicles were also seen tailing the bus convoys, which Pialago said would be unacceptable during the event. More enforcers are also needed to direct traffic coming from perpendicular roads, which could also block

◘ UNFORESEEN PROBLEMS? During the simulation of the Southeast Asian Games 2019 opening ceremony, private vehicles and vehicles coming from perpendicular roads were seen as possible obstructions to the convoys’ routes. Photo by Maria Tan/Rappler

the convoys' routes. In addition, contingency plans were also tested with regard to potential accidents or emergencies. A simulated scenario occurred wherein the bus driver had a heart attack, causing the bus to crash onto another vehicle and thus injuring the passengers. According to the security task force team on site, the ambulance was able to arrive in 3 minutes. In the event that a driver is incapacitated, the delegates should be transferred to another bus. However, during the simulation, a replacement bus did not arrive. The MMDA along with other concerned agencies will need to address these gaps in time for the SEA Games 2019, which will run from November 30 to December 11. (Rappler.com)

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Finally, there are no more enforced organizational duties to attend to on cue. No more balancing acts. No more enforced commitment. No more desolated nights. I can wake up anytime in the morning although I am a morning person ever since. I wake up at 4AM whether I have work or even on weekends. But this time around even if I have awakened early, there is nothing to indulge with or anything that would push me into rushing. I can smoothly pace around and walk slowly if I want to. No sweat at all. On the whole, I am in a period of absolute relaxation. I could even afford to be forgetful, dreamy and careless. On a regular basis, I take a nap at any time of the day. As soon as I am up, there was no compulsion on my part to push myself any further just to dip my whole body in chilling waters. I could take a bath later and stretch to perspire without any obstacle. I can skip heavy breakfast and nimble on crunchy fries before deciding whether a healthy chocolate drink would suffice or consume a round of garlic rice and dried fish. The daily grind of going to work on time, on meeting colleagues and friends, on reviewing reports and solving administrative problems, on harmonizing relationships and on responding properly on managerial matters, I tell you, it drains a person of all the calories he has ingested for the full week! The pressures, the stressful situations, the burdens of office, the expectations, the tensions, the intrigues, the usual structures, the forces that inhabit every corner of the office, the dehumanizing effect of routine, everything virtually makes or breaks a worker mentally, emotionally and physically. Those were days gone by. Finally, I am out of work. I have grown old in my profession. I must bow out. So, what if I would become jobless, I have been working almost the entire period of my lifespan. I still have a period left to contemplate on what remains to be enjoyed. If I am not in my library enjoying my books, I am out there on the road relishing the delights of traveling. I deserve the smoothest road on the way to Canaan, so to speak. Gone were the days when I must be physically if not athletically adjusted to stretch myself to the limits of endurance. I don’t have to prepare myself as a battle-hardened warrior in the first place.

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As soon as I reached the age of 61, I thought of retiring from government service. I am through with civic duties having reached the zenith of my career in the organizational plantilla. Since my entrance in government at the age of 23 I had accumulated 38 years within a structure—35 years of which were devoted as head of facility. Sometimes I wondered whether I have passed through youthfulness at all. Henceforth, on being fair to myself, I was looking forward to an easy existence and eventually live like a couch potato. Well, yes, I would rather fold up and give the limelight to the succeeding youth in the organization. The lure of a quiet life is beckoning and within reach. When I was in my prime, I made some plans. I said to myself, “For the first 20 years, I will be in school. Next 20 years, I will get employment in government. Then another 20 years in the private sector utilizing my skills learned from school and experience in government. On my 60th I will be happily loafing around with my savings.” That was my simple formula on how to live through. There were minor adjustments though because not even the most planned program ever would be followed to a T. But by and large, my exposures were basically along the same route. Like anybody else, I had my shares of triumphs and frustrations, successes and failures but there is nothing to neither resent nor feel bitter. I am happy with the thought that all my loved ones have reached their maturity and stability in their chosen direction. I never lamented on anything at all. I have served my parents well and has been a doting parent to all my loved ones too, up to a certain extent of my resources. But I must save somet hing for myself however fleeting. I do not wish to be dependent on anyone as I confront the realities of ageing. I chose to fade away in some remote areas, distant and far from the prying eyes of publicity. W here lush vegetation flirts the lungs, where sun shines its pure rays, where food is fresh and cheap, where my resources can be stretched and where nature seduces the mind. In the twilight years, the rewarding part is the solitude inspired by scholarship, arts and contemplation. It is the thought that for once I was part of anybody’s universe, one who is always conscious of offering assistance if liquid enough and has never been a burden to humanity.

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ADU is the best thing that California Homeowners MUST take advantage of!

Planning to convert your garage or use your backyard to add an in-law unit? The State of California has passed new legislation (SB 1069 and AB 2299) which gives homeowners the right to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on most single family properties, effectively doubling the housing potential of these residences. Why build an ADU? Building a new ADU or converting existing space can be a smart investment for many homeowners in California. Adding living space, appreciating property value, generating rental income and helping solve the housing crunch, one unit at a time are just a few reasons that building an ADU can be an excellent move. Use the city search bar above to learn about the ADU process in your city. I am happy that California has passed a new law that eases restrictions on secondary units, effective January 1. When Portland did something similar, it sparked an ADU boom. Permitted ADU projects skyrocketed, and a cottage industry sprung up, including ADU designers, owner/developer consulting, ADU breakeven calculator. With our new law, I see opportunity for you to build: Single story zero step accessible units for aging parents and retirees. Micro-units for additional rental income. ADU's for millennial professionals who are still saving for down payment. CA Granny unit law: Summary No extra parking space required for ADU if it's within 1½ mile of a public transit stop, or part of an existing primary residence, or part of an existing accessory structure, or in an area requiring on-street parking permits. Parking can be tandem on existing driveway, when a garage is demolished or an ADU and off-street parking spaces must be replaced, they can be anywhere on lot, including tandemno set back required for a garage conversion; side/rear setback of 5 feet max for ADU above a garage. No extra utility, water or sewage hookup fees, detached ADU's shall not exceed 1200 sq ft. A majority of the people are asking about the existing or grandfathered ADU units? What can they do for this to be a legal ADU? The answer is to get it permitted so that when you sell it will add value to your property. If you will rent the ADU unit out, you are now a landlord and you want to make sure your tenants rights are protected. Your unit would have to comply with local district guidelines so you wont have any legal issues with your tenant later on. This is one of the main reason too why the ADU bill passed. Choose the right contractor and make sure you get good references for legitimate contract work. Mortgage rates are still pretty low, more and more borrowers are trying refinance now to save on interest payments. Get in while you still can, I have seen property appraisal values coming in lower than expected. Call Ken Go of 1st Innovative Finance Group for your mortgage needs. Call Ken at 562-508-7048 CADRE 01021223 NMLS 238636

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they are considering bankruptcy in order to get out of debt. The word “bankruptcy” often produces negative feelings because some people equate it with failure. They think that filing bankcontinued on page 11

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DISCLOSURE AND CHARACTERIZATION OF OVERSEAS ASSETS IN DIVORCE

In a divorce proceeding, people sometimes have a misconception that the only assets or properties that have to disclose assets and properties situated in California. Even worst, sometimes parties even think that since an asset or property is situated in a different country or state, that property is not community property and not subject to division in California family court. One has to understand the general community property presumption in California. Property acquired before marriage is the acquiring spouse's separate property, as is property obtained during marriage that can be traced to a premarital acquisition. Family.Code. § 770(a). Rents, issues and profits” of separate property are separate property. All property acquired during marriage and before separation, other than by gift or inheritance, is presumptively community property. Family Code §§ 760, 771(a), 772; Marriage of Bonds (2000) 24 C4th 1, 12, 99 CR2d 252, 258; Marriage of Lehman (1998) 18 C4th 169, 177, 74 CR2d 825, 828. Pursuant to Family.Code. § 760, community personal or real property is consistently defined no matter where situated. Family Code §760 defines “Community property” as “Except as otherwise provided by statute, all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.” As such, out-of-state community property is

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ruptcy means they have failed and that they are admitting defeat. But nothing can be further from the truth. Listen to me! Bankruptcy is not about failing; it’s about starting again and putting the past behind you so that you can move on to bigger and better things. A lot of creditors will lie to you when you’re in debt and tell you that bankruptcy is the ‘worst mistake’ you can ever make because your credit will be ‘ruined forever’ and that you will never be able to buy a car or house again. Wrong again. The truth is that bankruptcy is a fact of life. At one time or another, everyone experiences financial difficulties. When you’re in a situation where you have done everything you can to pay your creditors but nothing has worked, bankruptcy may be your only option so you can start a new life. And this is exactly what Congress intended when they passed bankruptcy laws. So with bankruptcy, you get another chance. You wipe the slate clean and move on with your life, free from the burdens of debt. Can you just imagine what would happen if we had no bankruptcy laws that can help people get out of debt when they can no longer help themselves? Filing for bankruptcy means that you are filing a petition for relief from the bankruptcy court. The court reviews your application and determines whether on not you are entitled to the relief you are seeking. It is not for dishonest people who are trying to cheat the system. Contrary to what others think, most people who file for bankruptcy are honest, hard-working people who have gotten themselves in a big financial mess. In some cas-

es it is caused by factors beyond their control. In other cases, it is a result of making bad financial decisions. But who hasn’t made a bad decision in their life at least once? Life is not perfect. Neither are you. Filing bankruptcy can help you regain your footing if you have lost control of your finances. If you are living your life without a financial plan for the future, you will never achieve financial security. So you can say that bankruptcy is a tool that allows you to reorganize your finances so you can plan a better future for yourself and your family. It is neither good nor bad in and of itself. You can use a tool for the wrong or right reasons. Using it for the wrong reasons is NOT the intent of our bankruptcy laws. Is it for you? Maybe yes. Maybe no. It certainly is not for everyone. But when appropriate for your situation, it could be the best thing that ever happened to you- and it could be a big turning point in your life if you are drowning in debt. This is what you need, isn’t it? If you need some straight talk about bankruptcy and get all your questions answered, I will give you a free initial consultation so we can talk about your situation. Just call 866-477-7772 and schedule an appointment. I have offices in Glendale, Cerritos and Valencia. (None of the information herein is intended to give legal advice for any specific situation. Atty. Ray Bulaon has successfully helped over 5,000 clients in getting out of debt. For a free attorney evaluation of your situation, please call RJB Law Offices at TOLL FREE 1-866-477-7772).

community property for all purposes, including intraspousal management and control fiduciary obligations. It does not matter if the property is located in another state or another country. For the same reason, the parties to a divorce case is required to disclose all property, separate and community, including those outside the state. During the marriage, the parties' fiduciary duties require full and accurate disclosure of true and full information affecting community property transactions. FamilyCode. §§ 721(b), 1100(e). In addition, disclosure duties arise upon separation in anticipation of dissolution, nullity or legal separation. The post-separation disclosure duties extend to all assets and liabilities in which either party has or may have an interest or obligation, regardless of community or separate property characterization, and to current earnings, accumulations and expenses. These duties “arise without reference to any wrongdoing.” Family. Code. §§ 721(b), 2100(c), 2102(a)(1); Marriage of Feldman (2007) 153 CA4th 1470, 1475–1476, 64 CR3d 29, 33; Marriage of Brewer & Federici (2001) 93 CA4th 1334, 1342–1344, 113 CR2d 849, 854–855. Parties to a divorce case has a duty to provide full and accurate disclosure of all assets and debts including those in other states and other countries. Failure to disclose could result to certain legal consequences to the non-disclosing parties including sanctions and attorney’s fees. If you are contemplating a divorce and you own assets and properties outside the state or country, its best to retain the representation of an experience family law attorney. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, P.C. This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, P.C. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kenneth@kenreyeslaw.com. Visit our website at kenreyeslaw.com

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A collaborative series of Art events comes to Los Angeles

he Philippine Consulate General of Los Angeles, in collaboration with an organization called PURO ARTE are presenting a collaborative series of art events in the Los Angeles area. Their goal is to "explore the multi-faceted relationship between the Filipino artist and the community." There will be an in itial exhibit on

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 1:00 pm, to be shown at the Glendale Community College. The exhibit will feature award-winning Filipina photographer, Xyza Cruz Bacani's work called "We Are Like Air." The photographs are images from the book with the same title based on her mother's life and the relevant role of domestic workers. Xyza Cruz Bacani Filipina At 6:00 pm on the professional photographer same day, Xyza will be at the PhilConGen LA's office for an "Artists Talk" community and press conference. along with her fellow artists: Edson Cabalfin, PhD., curator of the Philippine exhibition at the 2018 Venice Beinnale for Architecture called "The City Who Had Two Navels," and Philippine alternative filmmaker, Raymond Red. As a background, "Xyza Cruz Bacani was born in

1987. She is a Filipina documentary photographer, known for her black and white photographs in Hongkong, who has created documentary projects about migration and the intersection of labor and human rights. She is one of Magnum Foundation's Human Rights Fellows and is the recipient of commendation passed by the Philippine House of Representatives in her honor, HR 2016., Forbes 30 Under 30 Asian 2016 and a Fujiﬁ lm Ambassador. She is also the recipient of grants from Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting 2016, WMA Commisison 2017 and

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Raymond Red’s ‘Cinema 76 Mikhail Red

Migrant domestic workers in a beauty pageant

Edson Cabalﬁn, PhD., curator of the Philippine exhibition at the 2018 Venice Beinnale for Architecture called “The City Who Had Two Navels”

‘We Are Not Slaves’ Xyza Bacani part of Open Society Foundation Moving Walls 24." Ms. Bacani used to be a domestic worker for nine years in Hongkong. There she began depicting the struggles of her fellow domestic worker, most of whom were women from the Philippines and Indonesia. Her online postings

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caught the eye of the international photography community, which enable her to garner the prestigious Magnum Foundation Human Rights fellowship. She moved to New York and discovered that human, labor and traﬃcking was rampant. That's when she decided to focus on her subject matter, humanizing the under-

represented people because she was one of them. Her goal is to shoe these images and for people not to walk away when the see the images, though she's not advocating to ne an activist. For those who wish to see her work, visit the exhibit at the Glendale Community College on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

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'Nothing’s gonna hurt you baby':

Anne Curtis is pregnant

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"It's Showtime" host, also congratulated the couple after they made the announcement. "Here's a toast to the beautiful mother and to her handsome hubby. May they be blessed with a cute baby like no other. Congratulations to you both!" it said. Anne and Erwan tied the knot in a private ceremony in Queenstown, New Zealand, back in November 2017. (ABS-CBN News)

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mAnilA — Celebrity couple Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff are expecting their first baby. Curtis and Heussaff both shared the good news on Sunday with a special video on their respective Instagram accounts, with the song "Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby" by Cigarettes After Sex in the background. "I think you should know something... Another reason to love November," she said on her post. Heussaff, meanwhile, just wrote "5/9" on his post, which their followers have interpreted to mean that Curtis is already five months pregnant. Viva Artist Agency, the management company of the

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'Happy to grow with you': Solenn Heussaff congratulates Anne Curtis mAnilA — After Anne Curtis announced her pregnancy on Sunday, the actress's sister-in-law, soon-to-be-mom Solenn Heussaff, uploaded a photo of her with the mom-to-be. The two women proudly showed off their baby bumps. "4 humans in a photo, happy to grow with you," Heussaff wrote in the caption of her Instagram post. Curtis and husband Erwan Heussaff gathered with their extended family for a simple Sunday lunch. (ABS-CBN News)

‘I apologize’: Matteo Guidicelli addresses Sarah Geronimo’s Mommy Divine, Daddy Delfin

week after announcing his engagement with girlfriend Sarah Geronimo, matteo Guidicelli posted a heartfelt letter on instagram about family.

In the post, the singer-actor explained how important family is to him. “Family is my number one priority. In this next chapter of my life, I’m extremely excited to start my own family with the love of my life, my fiancée Sarah G,” he began.

He thanked his family for being supportive of Sarah and their decision to marry. “I deeply thank my parents for teaching me the values of a solid family. Life will never be perfect but what matters is that we learn, grow and improve until it is our time to

take over. My father has been my best example; he is my mentor, my solid rock. Papa and mama's values, passion and selfless attitude has taught my siblings and me a lot and has molded us to become what we are today. One day, I pray, I will do the same for my own family. I’m very blessed and honored that my parents welcomed Sarah to our humble family like another daughter. My sister and little brother loves her the same way. Knowing she is loved and accepted in the family simply fills up my heart with joy.” He clarified, however, that his and Sarah’s journey toward starting their own family was never a walk in the park. “People might be thinking that our relationship has been smooth sailing. But let me tell you, it hasn’t been easy. Sarah has been tough. I saw her grow, mature, and develop into an independent beautiful woman that I am extremely proud of! My love, thank you,” he said. The military-trained actor seemed to imply that Sarah’s family has not fully consented of the marriage or was not yet a hundred percent prepared to let go of their daughter because seeing their families sit in one dinner table was still a “dream.” “I dream that one day both our families will sit around a dinner table and simply celebrate life. Love, happiness, joy and LIFE must always be celebrated,” shared Matteo. The actor also apologized for any conflict he had with his future parents-in-law.

'Six months': Ethel Booba reveals pregnancy mAnilA — Comedienne and "Tawag ng Tanghalan" celebrity grand winner Ethel Booba is pregnant. Ethel shared the good news on Friday as she returned to the hit Kapamilya noontime show "It's Showtime." "Ano ba 'yan, naiiyak ako. I'm happy for the gift of life... Double celebration. Double congratulations to me," she said. "Oo siyempre ito na nga. Six months," she went on. "Kaya nahihirapan akong kumanta, parang lalabas ang bahay-bata

ko... Pasensiya na, hindi ako makabuga [sa pagkanta], ang sakit talaga ng puson ko." "It's Showtime" host Vice Ganda, for his part, expressed his happiness for Ethel. "Congratulations! We are so happy for you," he said. In her recent interview on "Tonight With Boy Abunda," Ethel confirmed that she is happy in her relationship with her non-showbiz boyfriend, Jessie Salazar. (ABS-CBN News)

“Tito Delfin and Tita Divine, if there have been hard feelings or events that were not supposed to happen in the past, I humbly apologize.” He promised them that he would love and cherish their daughter and would give her “a happy life.” “I assure you that I will give Sarah a happy life with the best of my capabilities. With pure, honest love and respect.

We wish to move forward with our life plans and begin this brand new chapter of our life,” he said. “Mahal na mahal ko po si Sarah. Mahal ko din po kayung magulang nya at mga kapatid nya. Hangad ko po na maging isang pamilya tayo. Pangako ko po na aalagan ko si Sarah na kapareho ng pangangalaga nyo sa kanya.” (Philstar.com)

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The Chinese tech giant unveiled its latest flagship smartphones at The Fifth at Rockwell recently. Co-engineered with camera manufacturer Leica, the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro feature the newest Kirin 990 flagship chipset with 8gb RAM and up to 256gb storage. “We always try to squeeze in as much into that device as possible. It gives us the ability to push the boundaries of possibilities,” Peter Gauden, Global Product Marketing Manager of Huawei Technologies said. The Mate 30 series will be competing with the Apple’s latest iPhone 11 phones and the Samsung Note 10 series. The Mate 30 series tout one-ofa-kind camera features and specs such as the ultra-slow-mo recording at 7000+ frames per second. The smartphones have fingerprint-sensing OLED screens and run EMUI 10 based on Android 10. They also have a 4200mAh with 40-watt fast charging via USB-C, a 27-watt fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging. For the rear camera, the Mate 30 has a 40-megapixel camera, 16 megapixels on the ultra-wide lens and 8 megapixels on the telephoto lens. The front camera is 24 megapixels. Meanwhile, the Mate 30 Pro upgrades to two 40-megapixel sensors with a standard and ultra-wide focal lengths. While the third camera showcases telephoto lens with 8 megapixels, the fourth camera is a 3D time-of-flight sensor. The front camera of the Mate 30 Pro has a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a 3D TOF sensor to make face unlock more accurate. Starting on October 28, the Mate 30 series will be available in Huawei concept stores in the country. The Huawei Mate 30 will retail at P34,990, while the Mate 30 Pro will sell for P50,990. The smartphones are available in space silver and black.

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BeYonD limiTS WiTh BreAKThrouGh DeSiGn The NEX 3 features AMOLED Waterfall FullView™ Display that stretches and curves the smartphone screen along its sides to provide users with broader, borderless views. The 6.89-inch, notch-free display also improves the screen-to-body ratio to 99.6%. The premium smartphone also hides physical power and volume buttons from sight, creating a seamless, touch-controlled unibody design. With its X-axis Haptic Vibration motor, Touch Sense can respond with haptic feedback, delivering a tangible, comfortable and futuristic experience. In-Display Fingerprint Scanning also allows users to step into their mobile world both instantly and safely.

BooSTinG ConneCTiViTY AnD PoWer Powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus with 2.96Hz Octa-core processor, Qualcomm’s first 5G solution, and UFS 3.0 high-speed flash memory, NEX 3 provides top computing performance, smooth multitasking capabilities, ultra-high download speeds (over 1GBPs), ultra-low latency and robust network reliability. The dual WLAN Acceleration technology can use two Wi-Fi signal networks at the same time to greatly boost the network speed and facilitate smoother use. A 4500mAh battery gives NEX users the fuel to go through their day feeling unrestrained, while Vivo Super FlashCharge 44W and C-DRX power-saving technologies ensure low power is a thing of the past. The Vapor Chamber Cooling System, meanwhile, supplies power while remaining cool even with heavy 5G usage. NEX 3 is equipped with 8GB/128GB storage and supports global frequency bands and NFC.

Premier PhoTo-ShooTinG eXPerienCe NEX 3 flexes its photography superiority with a 64-megapixel main camera, 13MP wide-angle camera and a 13MP super macro camera. Making super HD clarity as a standard for all photos, the smartphone’s upgraded camera allows users to capture life’s splendor down to the last detail. With its 16MP Elevating Front Camera, NEX 3

Go BeYonD ArTiFiCiAl inTelliGenCe Vivo’s AI assistant, Jovi, has been upgraded to enable a fully intelligent flagship experience based on the Vivo Computation Acceleration Platform. The platform offers AI algorithms for software optimization and enhanced user habit learning for deeper AI integration—providing an impressive speed boost with a personalized experience. (Philstar.com)

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Action drama “Across the Crescent Moon” premieres in L.A. Matteo Guidicelli fights human traﬃcking in “Across the Crescent Moon”

liTTle ToKYo, los Angeles, CAliForniA -- matteo Guidicelli ﬁghts human trafﬁcking and sex slavery in the premiere of “Across the Crescent moon,” at the Aratani Theatre, coincidentally on a night with a bright crescent moon. In action sequences and martial arts fighting, Filipino Special Action Forces (SAF) hero heartthrob Guidicelli as Abbas Misani, machine guns, kicks and punches his way to justice with equally hunky Filipino special agent partner, Joem Bascon, as Jaypee Angeles, in the 2017 directorial debut feature by Baby R. Nebrida with family members, Christie Nebrida (line producer), and Jodi Nebrida (creative producer). An equally impressive female SAF Agent Almira, who held her own during the fight scenes, was played by Sasha Tajaran. Guidicelli’s character is a Filipino Muslim who works with the Philippine National Police (PNP) special task force trying to rid the Southern Philippines of shabu (crystal methamphetamine, which, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, is the most used illicit drug in the Philippines, can be snorted, smoked, injected, or simply dissolved into a liquid). He’s also called to break up trafficking gangs who kidnap girls and women and sell them or their infants-by-rape on the black market. The evil gang boss is played deliciously on-point by the dark sunglass-wearing Jerico Estregan and

his mob of uglies. The movie premiered inside the Aratani Theatre in the Little Tokyo area of downtown Los Angeles, California, on Nov. 9, 2019. The film was subtitled in English and Japanese kanji. “The Philippines is a source, transit, and destination country for commercial sexual exploitation and forced labor,” according to a film press release, “Kidnapping, abduction and illegal recruitment are three aspects of trafficking in the Philippines, along with the involvement of organized criminal groups.” Within the combat and chase sequences, is a family drama. Abbas Misani, a Muslim, has married Filipina Catholic Emma Garcia (played by Alex Godinez). Emma’s affluent family, mother played by Dina Bonnevie and father, played by Gabby Concepcion, has disowned her because of her interfaith nuptials. Only Emma’s sister, Chrissy Garcia, played by Jerene Tan, still embraces her sister with unconditional love. Abbas’ family, with Christopher De Leon as his father, Karim, and mother, played by Sandy Andolong, work with the shabu addicted in Tawi Tawi, in Muslim Mindanao. Lost to the Misani family is Abbas’ older brother,

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PH to field largest delegation in 30th SEA Games mAnilA — The Philippines will have the biggest delegation in the 30th Southeast Asian Games which the country will host from November 30 to December 11 this year. The country will be represented by 1,115 athletes and 753 coaches and officials. Indonesia, the 2011 SEA Games overall champion, has the second biggest delegation with 1,702 including a big number of self-funded athletes and officials. To the surprise of many, Singapore en-

tered the third biggest delegation with 1,591 followed by Thailand with 1,473, Malaysia with 1,076, followed by Myanmar with 952. Vietnam, the next host of the SEA Games in 2021, is ranked 7th in terms of number of delegation with 890 as it did not field athletes in most team events, except in football, volleyball and men's basketball. Cambodia, the host of the 2023 SEA Games, fielded 510, followed by Laos with 419, Brunei with 257 and Timor-Leste with 221. The Philippine SEA Games Organizing Committee (PHISGOC) officials said the final number of entries may still go down depending on the delegation registration

Beach volleyball: Rondina, Pons oﬀ to winning start in international open tilt mAnilA, Philippines—Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons opened their campaign with a 21-10, 22-20 win over Mer Jauculan and Gen Eslapor of University of Santo Tomas in the 2019 Rebisco Beach Volleyball International Open at the Sands SM By The Bay on Friday. After a dominant opening set showing, Rondina and Pons, the Philippines' best medal hopes in beach volleyball in the Southeast Asian Games, encountered a rough patch as Jauculan and Eslapor put up a gallant stand. A Jauculan service ace tied the second set at 20-20 before Rondina put her team at match point with a powerful kill. Eslapor then committed a net touch violation that gave the straight-sets win to Rondina and Pons. The other Philippine team for the SEA Games, Dij Rodriguez and Dzi Gervacio, made short work of DM Demontaño and Jackie Estoquia of Sta. Lucia, 21-7, 21-9. The Philippine teams are expected to be tested once again as they take on a tough international field in the three-day tournament. In the men's division, Edmar Bonono and Jude Garcia, the Philippines' top team to the SEA Games, scored a 21-16, 21-15 win over Palau's Edson Kaweo Ngiraiwet and Sakiusa Vaka Naivana. The country's other duo to the biennial meet, James Buytrago and Krung Arbasto, improved to 2-0 in pool play following a 21-17, 21-11 victory over Cignal's Pemie Bagalay and Pol Salvador. Buytrago and Arbasto opened its campaign with a over Hong Kong 3's Ku Hin Ting and Yiu Ming Kam, 21-7, 21-13. A total of 20 teams, eight in women and 12 in men, are participating in the competition. (ABS-CBN News)

meeting on November 19. A total of 530 gold medals will be at stake in 56 sports in the 30th edition of the biennial meet which the Philippines will host for the fourth time. It hosted the event in 1981, 1991 and 2005. The Philippines is hoping to land in the top three among the 11 participating

members of the SEA Games. Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William ‘Butch’ Ramirez, who is also the Chief of Mission of the Philippine delegation, believes that Team Philippines will perform well in the 30th biennial games. Based on the assessments and medal projections made by national sports association (NSA) officials, Ramirez said Team Philippines is capable of winning 90 to 100 gold medals. Ramirez said the PSC board has approved all the needed funds for the exposures and training of all the national athletes to prepare them well for the biennial games. “The PSC spent for all the training, especially the foreign exposures of the athletes for the SEA Games,” Ramirez said. “We hope to find Olympic-grade athletes from them as well as the Tokyo Games are also just around the corner,” he added.

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Carlos Yulo to light SEA Games ﬂame; Hidilyn, 5 others to carry ﬂag at opening World champion gymnast Carlos Yulo has been tasked to light the Southeast Asian Games cauldron during the opening ceremonies on November 30, ABS-CBN News has learned. Meanwhile, Hidilyn Diaz will join 5 other athletes who will carry the Philippine flag during the parade of national continents on the same day at Philippine Arena in Bulacan. Besides Diaz, who won a silver in Olympic weightlifting in 2016, Asian Games skateboarding gold medalist Margielyn Didal, world boxing championships silver medalist Eumir Marcial, Olympic pole-vaulter EJ Obiena, world champion boxer Nesthy Petecio, and SEA Games judo champion Kiyomi Watanabe will parade the national colors at

the opening. Top sports officials will hold a press conference to officially announce the development. Officials said Yulo was assigned the task because they put significant value on his accomplishment at the world artistic gymnastics championship in Germany, last month, when he bagged gold in men's floor exercise, the first such feat by a Filipino in the history of the tournament. (ABS-CBN News)

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then bombarded the a1 singer with video clips to nominate the two artists from the Philippines. After checking some links and recommendations from friends, Adams found the perfect duet partner in Morissette, one of the biggest and best-selling Filipina pop stars of her generation. Roslyn Pineda, Sony Music’s GM Philippines and Vice President for Business Development Asia, even referred the "Akin Ka Na Lang" singer to Adams as a potential duet candidate. Having worked with Adams during his boyband phase and having personally recommended Morissette to co-host the Asian singing competition "Bolt Of Talent" with two-time Grammy winner Michael Bolton, Pineda was confident that the two would hit it off together as singing partners for the new Christmas track. “A1 was the first boyband I ever worked with, so I know firsthand how popular they are in Southeast Asia. When I saw Ben’s post asking his fans who to collaborate with, I messaged him about Morissette. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one!” Pineda shared. “As for Morissette, it’s always a pleasure to work with her. I thought of her for 'Bolt of Talent' because she exemplifies the best of the Philippines,” Pineda shared. “Well for starters, she has an amazing voice,” said Ben Adams. “I was blown away by her performances. So we started talking, and I sent her the song online. We facetimed to work out who wanted to sing what.” Being no stranger to epic collaborations, the "Asia’s Phoenix" has brought the holiday spirit to heights with her soaring vocals and charismatic interpretation, giving Adams’ self-penned earworm the effortless joy it needs. “When Ben Adams of a1 first reached out to us about possibly working on a Christmas track together, we were just thrilled and thought It would really be an honor to be working with him,” shared Morissette about the team-up. “All the more when he first shared the song to us, it got me more excited because of the danceable vibe and fun feel the song had.” “This Is Christmas,” is an upbeat tune about “enjoying the holiday season with your loved ones, looking forward to coming home, and making the most of the Christmas season.” Adams and Morissette’s Christmas duet is now available on all music streaming and download platforms worldwide. (Philstar.com)

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WINNERS: Cinema One Originals Festival 2019 mAnilA — Cinema One Original Festival honored on Friday filmmakers and actors participating in the 15th edition of the annual films showcase. “Metamorphosis,” a film about intersex people, led the list of winners with trophies for Best Actor for Gold Azeron, and Best Director for JE Tiglao. “Metamorphosis,” which is said to be the first full-length Filipino film centering on an intersex individual, was nearly not exhibited after it was initially given an X-rating by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board. Its was eventually screened with an R-16 rating. “Sila-Sila,” about gay men finding “love after love,” similarly got top honors with its Best Film win, and the Best Supporting Actor trophy for Topper Fabregas. Here is the complete list of awardees, in the order they were named: Audience Choice Award – Sila-Sila Best Sound – Immanuel Verona and Vince Banta, Metamorphosis Best Musical Score – Kevin Dayrit, O; Emerzon Texon, Lucid Best Editing – Benjamin Tolentino, Lucid Best Production Design – Eero Yves Francisco, Utopia Best Cinematography – Tey Clamor, Metamorphosis; Carlos Mauricio, Tia Madre Best Screenplay – Daniel Saniana, Sila-Sila Student Film Award – Kapasidad by Tyrone James Luanzon Best Supporting Actress – Iana Bernardez, Metamorphosis Best Supporting Actor – Topper Fabregas, Sila-Sila Best Actress – Alessandra de Rossi, Lucid Best Actor – Gold Azeron, Metamorphosis Best Short Film – Sa Among Agwat by Don Senoc Best Director – JE Tiglao, Metamorphosis Special Jury Prize – Utopia Best Film – Sila-Sila

Angelica Panganiban says sorry over Holocaust Memorial photo

ctress Angelica Panganiban on Thursday issued an apology over her photo taken at the holocaust memorial in Berlin. Panganiban is currently on vacation in Europe, with stops including Rome, Italy, and the German capital, based on her recent Instagram updates. One such update was the photo of her posing in the middle of the memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. She captioned the Instagram Stories snap with: “Kabibili ko nga lang pala ng bansang ito [ayon] sa OOTD ko. Tabi! Dadaan ang madam!” Panganiban was referring to her “outfit of the day.” In the photo, she was wearing a long black dress and what appeared to be a matching sweater, while carrying an open umbrella.

The photo and its caption drew criticism from followers of Panganiban, with some on Twitter lamenting

Regine Velasquez reacts to viral 'nganga' video with Catriona Gray

KAPAmilYA singer Regine Velasquez has reacted on her viral video where she was seen stunned with Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. During an interview with Philstar.com and ABS-CBN News after she led the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in City of Dreams recently, the "Asia’s Songbird" said she didn’t know that she had a viral video. “Di ko alam eh. Bakit? Eh nakakatuwa kasi siya eh. 'Yung sa Frontrow ba yan? Ahh oo kasi tinitignan ko siya, ang tangkad tapos ang payat payat, ang ganda ganda. Alam mo 'yun, parang pinapanood ko 'yung Miss Universe,” Regine recalled, laughing.

Regine also added that she told Catriona to continue pursuing her singing. “I was telling her after, I didn’t know that she sings. Actually I told her na 'Continue singing ha,' and then she said, 'Yes, I really want to and I want to learn more.' Ang sabi ko, 'Go, the best teacher is your experience',” Regine said. “Nakakatawa ba ko do'n? Eh kasi natutuwa ako du'n sa sinasabi niya. Ang ganda ganda kasi niya at ang ganda niyang magsalita,” she added. A Facebook user posted the video on the social media site and the video became viral with over a million views. (Philstar.com)

the insensitive humor in light of the memorial’s meaning. Appearing to take heed of the backlash, Panganiban has since taken down the Instagram update, and publicly said sorry through tweets. “While there is no malice and intention to malign and disrespect the memories of the Holocaust, I would like to apologize for offending the sensibilities of others over a picture I posted on my IG story,” she wrote. “As I travel, I will be more informed about the history and use this as learning experience to be more conscious on things I post. Again, my sincerest apologies,” Pan-

ganiban said. (ABS-CBN News)

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he Knights of rizal held its 7th european regional Assembly last August 30 – September 1, 2019 in london, united Kingdom with the theme “isalin ang rizalismo sa Gawaing Pagbabago” (Translate rizalism to Transformative Action). Area Commander Sir Alfonso Taguiang, Knight Grand Officer of Rizal, was at the helm of the event. The celebration also marked the 130th year of publication of Dr. Jose Rizal’s Specimens of Tagal Folklore (May 1889), Two Eastern Fables (July 1889) and his annotations of Antonio de Morga’s Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas, a product of his numerous visits to the British Museum. One of the activities of the 7th ERA was a visit to the British Museum to view Rizal's Register of Admission to the Reading Room. "I was fortunate enough to be of assistance to the London organizers since I was previously in contact with the British Museum while I was working on a paper on Rizal," he said. His prev ious engagements with the Museum led to facilitating Taguiang's request for the delegates of the 7th ERA to see the Register. Dr. Rizal arrived in London in the last week of May 1888. On the 25th of May, he arrived at the Grand Hotel Midland, the train’s final stop from Liverpool. The hotel is more familiar in today’s London as St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, the façade of which doubled as Kings’ Cross station to Harry Potter’s Platform 9 ¾. By mid-August 1888, Rizal embarked on writing the Filipino’s glorious past. He registered as a reader at the British Museum on 16 August 1888. In order to study books or manuscripts held by

the Museum, it was necessary to make an application and be given permission. Those granted admission were issued a ticket which had to be presented when visiting the Reading Room.

Decoding the Registry

The Registry entries are numbered according to the arrival of the guests. Looking at the Registry, the left column markings would tell us that Rizal was the 15th person to be registered on 16th August 1888 (16/15), with 16 marking the day of the month and 15 as the order of registration. T h e A 3 4 47 0 t h at app e a r s below the 16/15 is the number of Rizal’s application form to the Museum while 3561 is the accession number for the documents that he presented to request access to the Round Reading Room. These documents were likely to be a reference letter and a letter by Rizal making such a request. The registry did not make any mention who Rizal’s referee was unlike in the previous entries. For example, in the entry on Karl Marx in 1850, it was clear who his referee was, the German Dr. William Plate. Dr. Plate was the same referee listed on another entry, that of Dr. Reinhold Rost who was Rizal’s neighbor and friend at Primrose Hill. Dr. Rost has always been credited as the one responsible for Rizal’s admit-

nATionAl hero Dr. Jose P. rizal’s register of admission at the British museum reading room (Photo courtesy of Sir Arnold Villafuerte, Knight Grand ofﬁcer of rizal) tance to the British Museum. This is not surprising considering the influence of Rost and the friendship that existed between the two men. To put the doubt in my mind to rest, I inquired from the Museum who Rizal’s referee was. I found out that while it was still necessary to submit a referee in 1889, sadly, in the case of Rizal, the application form may have been lost or at least no longer in the British Museum (as it is the case with most earlier applications). To date, there is no record of who was his referee. It may, therefore, be necessary to inquire deeper from the British Library if they have it as the Library kept some of them when they moved out of the British Museum building. As of this time, it does not appear in the Library’s catalogue but it does not mean it is not there, if it is there. In the main column, the entries – the name and the address – were written by Rizal, identifying himself as a doctor (Dr.) and writing down his address. Rizal frequented the Reading Room, copying by hand the entire Morga book and making annotations using available

This Gen. Malvar-issued paper, set to go on auction, is a piece of wartime trash talk The Malvar Edict will go under the hammer at the upcoming Kingly Treasures Auction of León Gallery. Bidding starts at Php250,000.

eneral Miguel Malvar, the decorated officer who fought in both the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine-American war, is not a name we think of when we talk about the great heroes of Philippine history. It seems that the only thing casting a limelight on the historical figure is talk of a movie on Malvar’s life, and debates surrounding the choice of casting Manny Pacquiao to play the revolutionary. Either way, it is a shame we don’t have enough knowledge of the esteemed Batangueño general’s position in our nation’s storied past. One document, however, invites us to consider Malvar’s character and morals. It is called the Malvar Edict, and it is set to go under the hammer at the upcoming Kingly Treasuers Auction of León Gallery, on November 30. The Malvar document, signed by the general himself, is basically a set of instructions for how to deal with American soldiers who either surrendered, or were captured while drunk or asleep. It was issued in February 1901, and is written in English, in elegant cursive. The item was contributed by a collector (identity not public) of Philippine-American war

General malvar fought in the Philippine revolution and the Philippine-American war. right: the edict up for bids later this month at leon Gallery.

memorabilia. This artifact is known to historians—it was kept by John R.M. Taylor, a captain of the United States Army, in a collection of seized documents called the Philippine Insurgent Records. This is the first time, however, that the actual document will be made available to view for the public’s pleasure. Lisa Nakpil, historical and cultural consultant for León Gallery, believes that the purpose of the document was to act as propaganda. “It describes the conditions of accepting American surrender. So immediately, he already frames it,” she says. “He describes them as asleep and drunk and throwing down their weapons! So immediately, he’s painting a picture of defeat!” It’s plausible that the edict was designed to intimidate or taunt enemy forces. After all, it was written in English, in a language the enemy could understand. If it was really intended for Filipino soldiers—especially back when English wasn’t as deeply entrenched in our formal education as it is now—shouldn’t the instructions have been written in Filipino? In other words, the Malvar Edict was wartime trash talk.

accounts of other scholars. Fortunately, access to the Reading Room, as the whole of the British Museum, was free of charge. During Rizal’s time, readers were issued with a ticket just once and there was not a need to renew it. The reader’s ticket was presented if the staff would not recognize the person. Rizal would have been very easy to recognize with his Asian features. The library was open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from January to April and October-December and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from May to August. It was a very busy place with up to 490 people visiting on one day. Rizal took advantage of the resources available at the Reading Room. After leaving London in early 1889 for Paris, Rizal continued to visit the Museum. He found its materials and collections more adequate than those in continental Europe. (PNA) (About the author: Geronimo Suliguin took postgraduate courses in historical and diplomatic studies at Oxford University. He is Assistant Director at the Oﬃce of the Undersecretary for Migrant Workers' Aﬀairs.)

At the same time, it can be said that the document demonstrates Malvar’s moral uprightness. It contains instructions to punish Philippine soldiers who act dishonorably as warriors. “If they are sick or wounded, they must be properly cared for. And if anybody beats [up the soldiers] after they have surrendered, or shoots them after they have surrendered, there will be dire penalties,” Nakpil tells me. With a tenuous grasp of English grammar, Malvar states “the present historic moments tests of greater vitality and vigour which the Revolution relies still that had guided to the course of order and discipline, and to avoid further violations of wars Laws that could spring from circumstances.” The document also emphasizes the punishments would be “severe” for violating such war laws. There is a great sense of authority to these instructions— the document begins with Malvar listing his ranks: “Division General, Political-Military Chief of Batangas, First Chief of Operations of Batangas and of the Second Zone of Manila, and Second Chief, Supervising Luzon’s South.” Compare and contrast this to the dishonorable, law-violating tactics of Americans in wartime, who are known to kill and torture political prisoners. That Malvar had such a finely tuned moral compass and nuanced sense of strategy aligns with testimonies about him from fellow revolutionaries. Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio were drawn to and moved by his struggles. He was a valiant fighter and was popular among his followers. This is not the first time León Gallery has placed a historical artifact in its auctions. It has also auctioned off documents from Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo. In the upcoming Kingly Treasures auction, León Gallery will also be auctioning off paintings by Ang Kiukok and Fernando Amorsolo. Bidding for the Malvar Edict begins at P250,000. A high quality digital copy will be turned over to the government, so that its writings can be made accessible to the public, outside of the auction. (ABS-CBN News)

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hile tossing them in the trash is quick and easy, there are plenty of more sustainable ways to dispose of coffee grounds. See if there's a local curbside composting service available, or make your own compost heap. You could also reuse your grounds for a variety of household projects. Whichever method you go with, just remember to keep used grounds away from drains, as they’re a common cause of clogs and septic tank issues. Throwing Away Coffee Grounds 1. Toss coffee grounds in the trash if you want the easiest solution. For a no-fuss solution, just throw your grounds in the garbage as you would any other non-hazardous household waste. As a bonus, coffee grounds can absorb

odors, so they might help keep your trash from smelling bad. While you can just throw grounds in the trash, there are a variety of ways to reuse them. Reducing the amount of trash you send to the landfill is good for the environment. 2. Keep your used grounds away from sinks and toilets. Never dispose of coffee grounds by pouring them down a sink or flushing them down a toilet. They collect in the drain and are a common cause of clogs. Additionally, coffee grounds can cause major septic system problems, so keeping them out of your plumbing is especially important if you have a septic tank. 3. See if there’s a local curbside composting service. In some areas, government or private companies provide bins for compostable food waste, including coffee grounds and filters. Search online to see if

this service is available in your area. You fill the bin up with compostable waste, then they pick it up and replace the filled bin with a fresh one. If you don’t want to pay for curbside composting service, you can also make your own compost pile. reusing Coffee Grounds 1. Dry any coffee grounds you’re storing to prevent mold growth. Cover a baking sheet with newspaper, and scatter the grounds in a layer no more than 2 in (5.1 cm) thick. The thinner you spread them, the faster they’ll dry. If conditions are dry and sunny, let them sit outside for 2 to 3 days to dry. Alternatively, you can dry them in the oven at 200 °F (93 °C) for a total of 20 to 30 minutes. Every 10 minutes, rotate the baking sheet and check to see if they’re dry. Wet coffee grounds promote mold growth, so any that

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you’re storing for reuse need to be dried. 2. Scrub stubborn buildup with a small amount of grounds. Since they’re abrasive and acidic, coffee grounds are good at scrubbing away residue on pots and pans. Keep in mind coffee grounds can leave behind a brown tinge, so make sure anything you clean with them is stain-resistant. Remember that coffee grounds can clog a drain. If you use grounds to scrub a pot, use a kitchen sink plug with a fine mesh drain basket to collect the grounds, then throw them in the trash. 3. Try exfoliating your skin with coffee grounds. For a moisturizing, exfoliating scrub, mix a tablespoon of olive oil with 1 ⁄4 c (59 mL) of used coffee grounds. Massage your face and any areas of dry, flaky skin, then rinse off the grounds and oil with lukewarm water. If you have oily skin, skip the olive oil. Just massage your face with coffee grounds, then rinse. A teaspoon or so of grounds here and there won’t clog your drains, but you still shouldn't get in the habit of pouring them down the drain. For larger amounts, like 1 ⁄4 c (59 mL), you'll definitely need to collect the used grounds with a drain stopper instead of letting them go down the drain. 4. Soak used grounds in hot water to make a dye. Grab your coffee filter filled with used grounds, tie it tightly with a rubber band, then soak it in 2 c (470 mL) of water. Steep it for 10 minutes, or longer for a deeper color, then mix in a teaspoon of vinegar to set the dye. Use your sepia-toned dye on paper, fabric, clothes, for touching up worn brown furniture, or to color your hair naturally. 5. Mix expired or unneeded medicines with used coffee grounds. The best way to dispose of medicines is with a community drug take-back program. However, if that’s not an option, you can also throw them out with coffee grounds. Put the medicine in a sealable plastic bag, fill the bag with used coffee grounds, then seal the bag and throw it in the garbage. Keep in mind that the best option is a takeback program. Contact your local pharmacy for information about local take-back programs. If none are available in your area, consider using the coffee ground method. Always dispose of narcotic pain killers and other commonly abused prescription drugs through a take-back program. making a Compost heap 1. Place a large lidded compost bin in a shaded dry spot. The ideal compost bin or pile is roughly 3 feet wide, deep, and high, but you can go bigger, too. To deter pests

and protect your heap from the wind, cover your bin with a lid or tarp. Keep the bin in a shaded spot in your yard, and make sure it’s far enough from homes and property lines to comply with your local codes. For instance, you might need to keep the bin at least 20 ft (6.1 m) from homes and drainage ways, 5 ft (1.5 m) from property lines and fences, and out of sight from the street. Check your city or county government website for your specific local regulations. 2. Start with a layer of course branches and twigs to promote air flow. For the first layer, cover the bottom of the bin with woody materials. That way, the bottom of the heap will still be able to breathe after you’ve added layers of denser materials, such your used coffee grounds. 3. Add a 6 in (15 cm) layer of leaves and yard clippings. Rake your yard, mow the lawn, and prune your bushes so you’ll have material for your heap's next layer. Leaves, grass clippings, and other organic yard debris will provide your heap with sources of carbon. 4. Toss in coffee grounds, fruit and veggie scraps, and eggshells. After the leaves and grass trimmings, add any stems, peels, rinds, eggshells, nut shells, vacuum cleaner bag contents, and coffee grounds you have on hand. Mix them up with the grass and leaves, then water the heap. Just get the heap damp; you don't want to flood it. Don’t compost meat or bones, animal fat, dairy products, diseased or insect-infested plants, yard trimming treated with chemical pesticides or herbicides, or pet wastes. These substances can create pest problems or render your compost harmful to plants, pets, or people. 5. Dampen the pile when you add dry materials. Try to keep the pile moist enough so its surface glistens. You want it damp, but not soggy or flooded. Water it whenever you add new layers or if it starts to dry. In dry conditions, you might need to water it several times a week. To prevent runoff, dig an indentation in the center so the sides slope gently toward the middle of the pile. 6. Turn the pile weekly to speed up decomposition. When you add new layers, mix them into the compost pile instead of just scattering them on the top. Cover the newly added waste with about 10 in (25 cm) of composted material, and remember to reshape the indentation at the center of the pile. Turning the pile will help break down waste faster. After at least 3 to 6 months, the bottom of your heap should break down into a dark, crumbly soil that you can use to fertilize your plants. (wikihow.com)

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the carpet. Don't use more powder than your vacuum can handle. A light sprinkling should be enough to remove odors and light stains. 5. Vacuum the carpet again. Run the vacuum several times over the carpet to clean up the cornmeal mixture. When you're ﬁnished, discard the vacuum bag.

arpets tend to attract dirt, stains, and animal hair as well as mold and mildew. Properly caring for your carpet will prevent dust mites, fleas, and carpet bugs from moving in. here are everyday carpet maintenance, odor removal, and deep cleaning techniques. Keeping Your Carpet Clean

1. Vacuum regularly. Invest in a good vacuum that sucks up dirt from deep within the carpet fibers, especially if you have a shaggy carpet or you live with cats and dogs. Vacuuming regularly keeps your carpet looking and smelling fresh. Vacuum several times a week. If you have pets, you may need to vacuum every day. Don't rush the vacuuming process. Even high-powered vacuums need a moment to grab dust, dirt and fur from the base of the carpet fibers. Run the vacuum over the carpet more than once to ensure it is completely clean. 2. Protect heavily-traveled areas of the carpet. If your carpeting reaches your front door, kitchen, or other areas of your home that tend to get a lot of traffic, consider protecting those areas with throw rugs or plastic carpet protector mats. That way you won't be struggling to clean up clots of dirt and bits of grass with the vacuum cleaner every day. Plastic carpet protector mats have the added bonus of allowing the carpet to be visible through the clear plastic. They are an inconspicuous way to protect your carpet from dirt. Use carpet runners in hallways, which tend to get a lot of foot traffic. 3. Clean up spills right away. Letting spills soak into your carpet and dry makes it much harder to remove the residue. If you can get to a spill right after the accident, you'll save a lot of time later. Use a clean cloth or paper towels to absorb the spill, then pour baking powder over the area and let it sit for 15 minutes. When the spill is completely dry, vacuum it up. If wine or another colorful liquid is spilled, add a little club soda before sprinkling on the baking soda. 4. Know the right technique for removing older stains. Sometimes its impossible to get to a stain right away. If you're faced with an old wine or coffee stain, don't panic; many carpets are pre-treated with stain resistant chemicals, so stains aren't usually difficult to remove. Use a spray bottle full of vinegar to lightly spray the area, then wipe it with a cloth. For deeper stains, saturate the area with vinegar or carpet cleaner, sprinkle with baking soda, and vacuum the area once the baking soda has dried.

Deep Cleaning Your Carpet

choice.com.au Don't attempt to scrub stains away from carpets. Scrubbing damages the ﬁbers and makes the area look worse. Don't douse the area with too much vinegar, water, or any other liquid. If it seeps too deeply into the carpet to dry, it could lead to mold growth. Lighter carpets can be effectively cleaned by applying a mixture of lemon and salt. Do a spot treatment in a discreet area to make sure it doesn't stain your carpet a different color.

Removing Odors From Your Carpet

1. Vacuum the carpet. Prepare your carpet for odor-removal treatment by thoroughly vacuuming it first. If your carpet is holding a lot of dirt, sweep it first with a broom to lift the fibers and loosen the dirt, then vacuum. 2. Make an odor removal mixture. Carpets can be effectively cleaning using products you probably already have in your cabinets. Mix the following ingredients in a bowl you don't plan to use again for cooking: 1 cup borax (available at hardware stores) 2 cups cornmeal 1/2 cup baking soda 3. Treat stained or smelly areas with vinegar and water. Fill a spray bottle with a solution of half vinegar, half water and spray the areas that need the most help. Be sure not to completely douse them with liquid, since you don't want unevaporated moisture to lead to mold growth. 4. Sprinkle the cornmeal mixture over the carpet. Spread it evenly around the carpet, focusing on the areas that tend to get dirtiest or smell the most. Leave the room and let the mixture sit on the carpet for an hour. Keep children and pets out of the room while the mixture sits on

1. Buy or rent a carpet-cleaning machine. The deepest stains and toughest odors can be removed with a carpet-cleaning machine, which uses hot water and a chemical cleaner to wash the fibers of your carpet. Carpet-cleaning machines can be rented from home and garden stores, Walmart, and specialty vacuuming or carpet stores. Carpet-cleaning machine rentals come with cleaning solution and stain removal treatment. It's important to know what kind of carpet you have before renting a machine, so you can ensure that you use the proper cleaning solution for your carpet. You may also wish to hire a professional to come to your house and use the cleaner to clean your carpet for you. 2. Vacuum the carpet. Make sure it is completely free of all loose dust and dirt before you start the deep cleaning treatment. Sweep the dirtiest parts of the carpet to kick up dirt before vacuuming. 3. Pre-treat stained areas. Most carpet-cleaning rentals come with a solution that is meant to be applied to stained areas before the deep cleaning is conducted. If you don't have a stain remover solution, spray stained areas with vinegar instead. 4. Add water and cleaning solution to the machine. Follow the directions that came with your machine to add the appropriate amounts of hot water and carpet cleaner. In some cases the water and solution are each held in their own tank; as instructed, remove the tanks and fill them with water or cleaner. Make sure the tanks are properly fitted on the machine before proceeding. 5. Plug in the machine and clean your carpet. Run the machine slowly over the carpet, making sure to cover every inch. You may overlap areas that have already been cleaned to be sure you don't miss a spot. On some machine models you will see dirty water splash into a receptacle when the machine is working properly. If the machine runs out of water or cleaning solution, turn it off and unplug it. Discard the dirty solution, rinse the tanks, and fill them with clean hot water and cleaning solution. Dirty solution may be poured into the toilet. (wikihow.com)

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IF there is Bicol Express, there is also Pateros Express. This dish is an original recipe by XO46 XO 46 Bistro Filipino which was featured in The Maya Kitchen’s Culinary Elite Series 2015 cooking class. Pateros Express is made of mixed sautéed seafood like shrimps, squid, and fish in salted duck egg sauce. Yum!

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HALANG-HALANG is a Visayan staple of chicken with coconut milk and turmeric. Halang-halang means “spicy hot,” as the recipe calls for different kinds of chilies, if you desire — finger chili, siling espada, sili labuyo, or bird’s eye chili. It is a sought-after dish in the Visayan and Mindanao regions and is served as a main dish at home or a pulutan whenever there is some celebration going on. It is easy to make — 15 to 20 minutes max! — with no fuss at all, as long as all the ingredients are ready.

Let’s get cooking! INGREDIENTS 50 grams white onion, sliced 25 grams garlic, crushed 50 grams fresh luyang dilaw, sliced 200 grams bamboo shoots or labong ½ kg chicken thigh fillet 75 grams red / green bell pepper 2 pieces red siling labuyo, chopped 20 grams basil 250 ml coconut milk salt and pepper, to taste

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1. Sauté the onion, garlic, and luyang dilaw. 2. Add the labong, chicken thigh fillet, bell pepper, and siling labuyo. 3. Add the basil and coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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HOW TO MAKE KUNDOL CANDY

KUNDOL CANDY

is a Pinoy favorite vegetable candy. In other countries like India, these Kundol candies are called pethas. According to Wikipedia: “Petha is a translucent soft candy from North India. Usually rectangular or cylindrical, it is made from the ash gourd vegetable.” Just a reminder though, you need to use a white sugar to get a translucent color kundol candy. Using brown sugar will result in a dark colored kundol candy. Im sure, you want the exact kundol candy you’ve tasted back then.

Ingredients: • 1 kg Winter Melon (Kundol) • 750 gms white Sugar • 1 tsp Alum powder (tawas) • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Procedure: 1. Cut winter melon into half, remove skin and seeds 2. Cut into pieces of desired size. 3. Prick them with a fork or any other pointed stick. 4. Place kundol pieces in a large pan 5. Pour sufficient water so as to just cover the pieces.

6. Add alum powder and boil for about ten to fifteen minutes. 7. Remove from heat, drain and wash thoroughly under running water. 8. Combine sugar with one cup of water and heat till sugar dissolves. 9. Add lemon juice to remove scum, if any. 10. Reduce heat to medium and

add boiled kundol pieces 11. Continue cooking till kundol get softened and sugar syrup is of three-thread consistency. 12. Remove from heat, remove kundol piece by piece. Keep the pieces separate from each other, to avoid sticking together. Roll it in sugar. 13. Serve when cool.

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t is common knowledge that consuming a large quantity of sugar can give you a physical and psychological high. A recent analysis concludes that, in fact, the reverse might be true. Does sugar really give us a psychological boost? It will have escaped nobody's attention that sugar consumption across the United States has skyrocketed. In particular, sugar-sweetened soft drinks have taken off. From the late 1970s to the early 2000s, energy intake from sugary drinks increased by 135 percent. A study using data that researchers collected during 1988– 1994 and 1999–2000 found that the number one contributor of energy intake for both periods was soft drinks. Although the causes of obesity are complex, it is not a stretch to imagine that sugar-sweetened beverages play a significant role. Adverts for sugar-sweetened drinks often infer that they will boost mood and combat fatigue. This claim is likely to influence buyers, so understanding how accurate these claims are is important. Chasing the buzz Recently, a number of researchers have looked in more detail at the relationship between

sugar and mental health. One study, as an example, concludes that sugar intake seems to harm long-term psychological health. These types of investigation have reignited public interest in the cognitive effects of sugar intake. However, the results of the research to date are far from conclusive. A group of researchers recently carried out a meta-analysis with the aim of understanding how acute sugar intake affects mood. The authors explain why they decided to investigate: "Interestingly, despite researchers not having reached a consensus regarding the exact effects of sugar on mood, it seems that the public strongly believes in the idea that sugar improves mood [...] and increases activity levels (especially in children)." Is sugar the key to treating lung problems? A recent study finds that the availability of glucose in the lungs could influence the immune response. The scientists hail from Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany and from Lancaster University and Warwick University, both in the United Kingdom. They recently published their findings in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews. Acute sugar exposure For their analysis, the researchers used data from 31 existing trials. All of these studies met specific criteria. For instance, all of them were randomized control trials that

involved healthy adults. They had also all investigated the effects of acute oral administration of carbohydrates as opposed to the long-term effects. The researchers looked at differences in a range of psychological parameters, including alertness, depression, calmness, fatigue, confusion, tension, and anger. They also looked at the effect of sugar intake after different lengths of time, running separate analyses for the effects at 0–30 minutes, 31–60 minutes, and more than 60 minutes. Contrary to popular belief, the meta-analysis found no evidence of any changes in mood at any of the time points following carbohydrate ingestion. The authors explain: "In fact, [sugar] consumption was related to decreased alertness and higher levels of fatigue within the first hour post-ingestion." One of the authors, Prof. Elizabeth Maylor from the University of Warwick, says, "We hope that our findings will go a long way to dispel the myth of the 'sugar rush' and inform public health policies to decrease sugar consumption."

Sünram-Lea, says: "The rise in obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in recent years highlights the need for evidence-based dietary strategies to promote healthy lifestyle across the lifespan. Our findings indicate that sugary drinks or snacks do not provide a quick 'fuel refill' to make us feel more alert." The researchers outline some limitations to their study. For instance, they focused on the effect of acute sugar consumption in healthy adults, but they note that the response could be different in people with existing health conditions as well as in children. It is also possible that individuals with mood disorders might be more sensitive to carbohydrates. The authors call for further research involving these populations.

Limitations and future work Although the results are interesting in their own right, they also have wider implications for society. The way in which we perceive food items heavily influences our food choices. Another one of the authors, Dr. Sandra

The complexity of food The current meta-analysis looks at carbohydrates in isolation and does not consider other ingredients, but the authors note, "In recent years, [...] research has also focused on the synergistic effects of [sugar] with other psychoactive constituents, such as caffeine."

THE NEED ON UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE AND OBAMACARE

60 million Americans are Medicare beneficiaries and 10,000 of baby boomers are ageing in to Medicare every day. Obamacare has paved the way for many other Americans to get health insurance – affordable for some and free for many. These two pieces of legislation, Medicare enacted in 1965 and Obamacare in 2010, impact the health and lives of all Americans, Filipino Americans included. And, so, you’ll think that everyone is well versed on how the two work like they know the latest craze in cellphones and HDTVs? Survey after survey show that most have scant knowledge or understanding of the two. “What you don’t know won’t harm you” may NOT be true in this case. Just consider: If you have Medicare Parts A & B, and are not enrolled in a Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage plan, you are exposed to a share of cost that may wipe out your savings if you meet a catastrophic illness. Or, you take a vacation outside the U.S., the Philippines perhaps, and you are not protected from possible medical expenses because you are not aware of Medicare health plans that provide “medical emergency” protection at no cost to you. Just consider: If you are earning less than $16,500 per annum (as a single

filer) or $22,000 (married) and you don’t have a health insurance because you cannot afford one (those incomes will allow you free coverage thru MediCal). Or, if you don’t get annual medical checkup despite being insured because you don’t know that preventive procedures come free under your Medicare health plan. You’re certainly missing a lot! And, yes, what you don’t know will certainly cost you. Bigtime. At this point, I’d like to commend those who called and inquired. They were smart enough to find out what benefits they have and the peace of mind that understanding brings. This is a very good start. Changes in Medicare and Obamacare happen frequently, making the public confused and disoriented. But, this is not a good excuse for not learning how the two work at all. Let’s continue to keep engaged, proving every doubt and explaining every misunderstanding. It is in this manner that we learn the benefits which the two pieces of legislation provide. We are now on the Annual Enrollment Period for both Medicare and Obamacare. Let’s take advantage of this time period to review what we need , match it with what we have, and talk to a health advisor on how we can bridge the gap. You want to be healthy? Learn, and seek help to navigate the stormy waters of the health care system to a safe harbor of improved health and lives. As always, if you need help, you may reach me at 323-535-7373 or, e-mail at: leo.balita@gmail.com.

LEO MONSALUD holds CA license # 0G55218. He studied for MBA and LAW at the University of the Philippines. He worked for UNILAB where his last position held was vice-president in charge as a general manager of a division. He helps Medicare members choose the right health plan for them.

Medical News Today In their current study, the researchers set out to understand the effects of sugar alone, but they note, "it would be interesting to discover whether [sugar] interactions with other nutrients could more prominently affect mood and emotionality." As sugar-sweetened beverages are a complex cocktail of ingredients, unpicking the effect of each separate component is a huge task. Each type of beverage has a different collection of chemicals, many of which theoretically have the potential to interact with sugar. Overall, the authors conclude that the "sugar rush" is a myth and that, if anything, a sugary snack is likely to lower mood and make us feel more tired. However, they also make it clear that more work is necessary to understand how sugar affects different groups of people and how it interacts with other ingredients. The authors hope that their findings "can be used to increase the public's awareness of the effects of sugar consumption and inform public health policies aimed at decreasing sugar consumption and promoting healthy alternatives." (medicalnewstoday.com)

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Zamboanga City ZAMBOANGA CITY — Dubbed as “Asia’s Latin City” and the “city of flowers,” Zamboanga City is the third largest city in the Philippines by land area. As such, it has a lot to offer tourists, including rich heritage and tourist spots.

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Recognized by National Geographic Channel as one of the world's top 21 best beaches, the inhabited Great Santa Cruz Island in Zamboanga City has been known for its pink sand beach, believed to be the only one in the country and in Asia. The beach owes its color to mixed pulverized red organ pipe coral and white sand. The beach is said to be popular among tourists from as far as Europe since the 1980s.

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Barter Trade is in Barangay Canelar and is a place to buy souvenir items such sarong, batik, biscuits, chocolates, sotanghon and a thousand others, featuring Malaysian and Indonesian products at very affordable prices. Zamboanga's tourists do not usually leave the city without going to the this market.

Sardines capital of the Philippines Zamboanga is home to different canned sardines manufacturers in the Philippines. One of them is Mega Global, manufacturer of Mega Sardines, with its 12-hour catching-to-canning process of sardines. The process begins at sun down, with the company's sonar boats looking for schools of fish. Once detected, a green light is used to attract the fish. Then, the catcher boat comes and lowers its nets, circling these around the schools of fish. The net is then pulled back up to the surface for loading. The company reportedly uses a fish pump technology that allows it to shorten the loading period from one

Yakan Village Located seven kilometers from the city center, the Yakan Village is a place where you can see live weaving and a place to buy hand-woven fabric such as malongs, scarves, purses and earrings, among others. Yakans are inhabitants of Basilan and have been considered as

hour to just two minutes. This is an important innovation, as the quicker loading times ensure that the fish is fresher and histamine levels are kept to a minimum, resulting in better taste. This also extends the shelf life of the fish from just two days to seven days. No human hands are laid on the fish, further lowering the risk of contamination. Upon arrival at the fish port, the catch is mechanically unloaded using a vacuum pump to tanks in the holding dock. Then, the catch is transported to Mega Global’s canning plant. The preparation of the sardines is automated and employs technology for efficient processing. The company produces up to two million cans of sardines daily. (Philstar.com)

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MANILA—"My husband at his HAPPIEST AGAIN." This was what Liza Diño wrote in her Facebook post on Friday sharing photos of her husband, singer Ice Seguerra, performing for those who remain displaced at evacuation centers across North Cotabato because of a strong earthquake last month. According to Diño, Seguerra spent the past few days visiting the victims, including those in Kidapawan City. She said that Seguerra wanted to lift their spirits through music. "Buhay na buhay siya 'pag nakakatulong siya sa mga kababayan nating displaced or nabiktima ng sakuna," shared Diño. "We may not have monetary funds

to give to them but through his sharing of his music and being 'present' — showing them that they are not alone sa mga pinagdadaanan nila at mayroong mga taong handang dumamay sa kanila, it relieves them somehow sa kung anumang ang pagsubok na kinakaharap nila sa kasalukuyan." Diño also apologized to her husband for not being able to join him in his visit to the different evacuation centers. "But please extend our love and prayers for them and remind them na nandito tayong lahat para dumamay sa kanila," she said. "Ingat ka dyan. I hope we can do some film showings there para kahit papano makatulong para maibsan

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tion and a paid monthly “premium” subscription with perks such as offline downloads and background play. These are priced at P129 for Android users and the web, and P169 for iOS users. There is also a plan that bundles a YouTube Music premium subscription and an ad-free experience with background play and offline downloads for videos on the main YouTube app. Called YouTube Premium, these cost P159 a month for Android and web and P209 a month for iOS. Those living in the same household can avail of the “family plan,” a monthly subscription of YouTube Music Premium that is good for five users. Prices are at P199 for Android and web and P259 for iOS. Students get to enjoy a discounted rate of P65 per month for YouTube Music Premium services, but they have to meet certain conditions – such as being enrolled in a school where YouTube student memberships are offered, and having an ID approved by the verification platform SheerID. (ABS-CBN News)

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Ice Seguerra spent the past couple of days visiting those who were displaced by last month’s earthquake. Liza Diño’s Facebook page ang lungkot nila --ingat ka love. I am so proud of you and what you do. Padayon!" Diño is the chair of the Film Development Council of the Philippines. (ABS-CBN News)

BEFORE SHE TIES THE KNOT

Sheena Halili looks back at years of being ‘jowable’ but single To all the girls who are "jowable" but have no jowa, Sheena Halili feels you! In an Instagram post, the actress

MANILA – The new music streaming app of YouTube is finally available in the Philippines. Launched on Thursday, YouTube Music houses not just music videos but also albums, singles, remixes, live performances, and covers. The app has a home screen that recommends playlists, albums, and songs based on user activity, as well as a “smart search” that allows YouTube music to find a track based on lyrics – which is ideal for people who can’t remember titles. “We wanted to showcase and highlight the large and available music library that’s available on YouTube,” said Gabby Roxas, head of marketing of Google Philippines. “YouTube is primarily built on video but now we’ve come up with a specialized platform that’s essentially for music,” he added. “But interestingly when we listen to music, we tend to switch between the audio and video. There’s a seamless switch when you’re [on the app].” Similar to other streaming platforms, YouTube Music has a free, ad-supported op-

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said she spent more years alone than with someone, specifically her fiance Jeron Manzanero. As she plans her wedding, Sheena couldn't help but remember the days that she felt that she would grow old alone, wondering why she hasn't found The One yet. "Maiba ako, alam niyo bang sa ilang taon kong nabubuhay dito sa earth eh mas maraming araw na, ako lang? As in ako lang! Single! Feeling tatandang dalaga! At naiinip narin bakit wala pa siya?!" she said in her post. She explained that she has always been careful about who she opened up to, firmly believing that she deserves the best. "Ako kasi yung babaeng mapili, maingat, ayoko yung kung sino sino ung nakaka-date at nakakausap. Kung sino sino nakakatext. At pag sa relasyon naman pag may mali at may non-negotiables ako na nangyayari, kaya kong umalis, I mean kinakaya kong umexit! May mga maling desisyon ako pero di ko kinalimutan na 'I deserve the best," she said.

But she wasn't discouraged — Sheena said she spent those years strengthening her relationship with God. Still, she prayed for her "Mr. Future Husband," and said she will wait for God's perfect gift. "'Yun rin ang motivation ko madalas pag nag dadasal ako. Sa lahat ng bundok na inakyat ko isa si Mr. Right sa hinihingi ko. Feeling ko isa ako sa perfect example ng JOWABLE noon," she said. Sheena seems to be making a reference about the film "Jowable," which hit theaters last September. Now, the 32-year-old actress said that she is looking forward to starting a new chapter in her life as she prepares to tie the knot with Jeron. She also has a message for her past self, and the single girls out there who fear they won't find the person for them. "How I love my life now, Lord. Thank you, Sheena at nagpakatatag, naging matapang ka at naghintay. Mamimiss ko rin ito. Pero excited na ako sa next chapter ng buhay ko! GAME!" she said. "Sa mga single diyan na tulad kong feeling mo naman pretty ka inside and out pero nganga! Relax ka lang, darating din siya! ME TIME ka muna, kasi di mo na mababalikan yan pag nag-asawa kana!" she added. (GMA News)

Minor from Visayas is PHL’s first case of vaping-related illness —Duque The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday confirmed the first reported lung injury related to vaping or use of electronic cigarettes in the country. In a text message to GMA News, DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III said the victim was a "16-year-old female from the Visayas" who started smoking in March this year. Duque did not give other details. Meanwhile, a report by Super Radyo dzBB's Sam Nielsen said the information was retrieved from a private pediatric pulmonologist who said the female from Central Visayas had an E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI). The attending physician of the victim said the girl was admitted on October 21 after she experienced difficulty in breathing and needed to be put on oxygen, and was soon brought

at the intensive care unit. The DOH report revealed the patient has already been discharged, but the agency is still coordinating with the doctor who examined the 16-year-old. The DOH, in October, called for a ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes in the country, claiming these devices posed health risks to users. DOH Undersecretary Eric Domingo said the department will support

legislation aimed at banning e-cigarettes that enable users to inhale addictive nicotine liquids. A study in the United States found that even though e-cigarettes are seen as an alternative to regular cigarettes, young adults who occasionally smoked conventional cigarettes smoked more of them if they also used e-cigarettes. In July, the World Health Organization warned that e-cigarettes were "undoubtedly harmful" and should be regulated. The Food and Drug Administration had moved to regulate the manufacture, distribution and use of e-cigarettes but the courts in Pasig and Manila stopped its implementation for the meantime following a suit filed by two companies. (GMA News)

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Pinoy Pride

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Hard work pays off for Negros science quiz bee teen champs DumAGueTe CiTY – While most teenagers today are glued to their television sets, engrossed in online games or fiddling with their electronic gadgets, 18-yearold Jandale Samillano sacrificed being away from home for several weeks to prepare for the grand finals of Negros Island’s premiere quiz bee on renewable energy, the environment, and climate change. Samillano, together with Paul Peralta, 18, both senior high school students of the Southland College Kabankalan (SCK) in Negros Occidental, spent two months and a half studying for the championship of the Battle of the Brains (BOTB) quiz bee, a project of geothermal power leader, Energy Development Corporation (EDC). “I live in a far-flung barangay in the city, about 10 kilometers away, and so I decided to stay with Paul for more than two months and a half so we can prepare for the finals, so we can study together and bond together as a team,” Samillano said in an interview over the weekend. Living at Paul’s home had also helped “strengthen their chemistry as a team,” he said. All that hard work paid off for the duo which bagged the championship title of the BOTB, besting nine other teams from across Negros during the grand finals held recently at the Foundation University in Dumaguete City. “We are happy to have won, because this is the 10th year an-

would be best for niversary of Southland College, and we were EDC to use in its adaiming for the champivocacy for renewable onship as a gift to our energy. school,” Samillano said. They chose No. 17, This is the 2nd time for or Partnerships for SCK to win in the BOTB the Goals. grand finals, the first one Samillano anin 2017. swered spontaneNow in its fourth year, ously that there is a the BOTB science-based need to be united, to competition was created communicate effecto promote clean and retively and enjoin the newable energy, as well community and the as to serve as a “wake-up QuiZ Bee WinnerS. Shown in photo are Jandale public in the endeavor call for the youth who to promote renewable Samillano (left) and Paul Peralta of Southland College need to learn and start energy, also highKabankalan, grand champions of the Battle of the Brains regional quiz bee contest. The BOTB, now in taking care of our planet lighting that forging its fourth year, is the premier science-based contest today in order for them partnerships would on Negros Island to promote renewable energy and to have a greener Negros mean better results fight climate change. (Photo by Judy Flores Partlow) and a sustainable future,” to achieve goals such said Norreen Bautista, as sustainability for Those who get the correct anhead of EDC’s corporate social swer to each wild card question the future. responsibility teams on Negros get double points depending on The SCK received medals, cerIsland and Mt. Apo. tificates, and PHP30,000 cash. the category. "It’s now about being attuned Samillano said he was hoping Having moved up to the difto the reality of the global cli- ficult round with four other to buy a cellphone with his prize mate crisis and to encourage the teams, the SCK pair aced the and to use part of it to go to Bayoung people that they have a final clincher when Samillano colod City for the University of big and important role to play wowed the audience during the the Philippines College Admisto prepare for a sustainable and question & answer (Q&A) por- sion Test (UPCAT). brighter future," she said. To his surprise and delight, tion, a new feature introduced “And it is through the regional in this year’s BOTB. movie and TV personality, and science contest that we continue During the Q&A, a judge environmentalist Robi Dominspreading awareness on the use picked a particular team and go, who graced the BOTB grand of renewable energy as one of asked a question that either of finals, pledged to pay for his fare, the solutions to fighting climate the two team members would which was announced during a change,” she added. have to answer in front of the au- press conference that followed During the grand finals, the dience, given only a few minutes the contest. top 10 finalists had to go through to discuss it with their coach. Peralta, meanwhile, said he each of the easy, medium, and For the SCK question, they had yet to decide on what to do difficult rounds with a wild card were asked to choose which of with his cash prize. question asked during some por- the 17 Sustainable Development “I feel complete right now and tions of the contest. Goals of the United Nations I am so happy that Paul is my

partner, and I am happy that I have the best partner,” an enthusiastic Samillano said of his teammate while thanking their teachers and coach for guiding them all throughout. Domingo told the two that he hoped what he heard on stage “would not just stay there but I hope to see you as part of EDC, or even with the UN”. A total of 77 schools from Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental joined this year’s BOTB. The number is four times higher than in 2016 when the competition was launched. Meanwhile, EDC’s Integrated Planning head, Jay Joel Soriano, called on the quiz bee contenders and all those present during the contest to unite for a cleaner, greener, and brighter future for Negros. He cited EDC partnerships with government and private institutions in protecting the environment and combating climate change, such as the "10M in 10", a project that aims to plant 10 million trees in 10 years in Negros. “I hope that we can all work together to plant, grow, and maintain our native trees and that we don’t take for granted nature’s blessings,” he said. “More importantly, I hope that we realize there is much more we can learn and do to help our environment. We need to act now if we want to win the battle against this climate crisis.” (PNA)

Saturday-Friday | November 16 - 22, 2019

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anda Express is almost ready to open in the Philippines. After revealing its first location — SM Megamall, baby! — the famous Chinese-American joint now bares its menu.

Of course it’s not Panda Express without the Orange Chicken, a woktossed crispy chicken smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce. But there’s also the Asian Grilled Chicken, hand-sliced chicken thigh served with teriyaki sauce and Mushroom Chicken, a delicate combination of chicken, mushroom, and zucchini with light ginger soy sauce. Menu items below:

Eggplant Tofu

Original Orange Chicken

lightly browned tofu, eggplant, and red bell peppers tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce

The best-seller signature dish is a wok-tossed crispy chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce.

String Bean Chicken Chicken breast, string beans, and onions woktossed in a mild ginger soy sauce

ACTreSS michelle Dee is representing the Philippines in the miss World 2019 pageant. ABS-CBn news

Michelle Dee’s ‘game plan’ to bring home Miss World crown mAnilA — Actress Michelle Dee has a “game plan” to bring home the Philippines’ second Miss World crown after the 2013 victory of compatriot Megan Young. Dee, 23, is set to fly this week to London, in time for the month-long pre-pageant activities ahead of the coronation night on December 14. Speaking with reporters Wednesday during a send-off press conference for her Miss World bid, Dee said she believes she has prepared adequately for all aspects of the competition. “My game plan is to really just do my best, because I have been training for months for all the respective categories for Miss World. All I can really do is do my best and be myself, be genuine, because I am kind at heart naman, and I hope the world sees that. My strategy is to show the world how beautiful the Filipinos are and what we have to offer as a country,” she said. With her Miss World Philippines crown and upcoming stint in London, Dee follows the footsteps of her mother, Miss International 1979 Melanie Marquez. Asked whether Marquez has given her tips on pageantry, Dee said she has helped her “become a lighter person, because I’m very serious.” “I’ve been told that I [exude] a very

serious façade, kaya tina-try niya lang ako ibakla, to have more fun. It helps with my personality enhancement din,” she said. Given that Miss World champions “beauty with a purpose,” Dee said her personal advocacy of raising awareness about autism happens to align with that pageant criteria. Dee has been collaborating with Autism Society Philippines, specifically to bring attention to the needs of children on the spectrum. In fact, she is already looking ahead to having an active role for the observation of Autism Month in January 2020. For her Miss World campaign — the pageant organization assists in the advocacy of winning candidates — Dee is hoping to increase chapters of Autism Society Philippines in rural areas, noting the high number undiagnosed cases of autism due to lack of facilities and awareness. Referring to joining pageantry, Dee said: “This isn’t what I dreamed to become when I was younger, but it is something that was born out of purpose, driven by my heart, because I know that I can do good. Without these motivations, without the drive in me to do so much good, I wouldn’t be where I am right now.” (ABS-CBN News)

Hotel in Tacloban reopens in time for holidays mAnilA – A hotel in Tacloban is offering room packages and other perks as it reopens just in time for the holiday season. The 98-room Go Hotels Tacloban was temporarily closed after fire struck Robinsons Place Tacloban, which was located

next to the property, last October. In a statement, Go Hotels said it has “taken special care in preserving the spirit of the property” during the brief closure. “We are delighted to reopen Go Hotels Tacloban and lead it into its next chapter in 2020. We look forward to welcoming guests, old and new, and offering them the opportunity to explore more of Leyte and the rest of Eastern Visayas region,” said Go Hotels VisMin operations manager Hazel De Guzman. Guests at Go Hotels Tacloban can now avail of room packages aptly named “Back to Tac,” with rates starting at P1,400 nett inclusive of shuttle service. The promos are valid until the end of the year. (ABS-CBN News)

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Broccoli Beef The classic favorite made of tender beef and fresh broccoli in ginger soy sauce is also expected to satisfy local foodies.

Crispy beef, bell peppers, and onions in a sweet-tangy sauce

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