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Census Bureau to hire 500,000 workers across the country THE U.S. Census Bureau has launched a national recruitment effort to hire approximately 500,000 temporary workers to help conduct the 2020 Census. Nearly 4,000 local recruiting events are scheduled to take place this week in communities across the nation. “We need people to apply now so they can be considered for part-time census taker positions next spring,” said Timothy Olson, Census Bureau associate director for Field Operations. “Recent high school graduates, veterans, retirees, military spouses, seasonal workers and applicants who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply. It’s important we hire people in every community in order to have a complete and accurate census.” During a news conference at its National Processing Center Paper Data Capture Center – West in Phoenix, the Census Bureau provided an update on the status of 2020 Census operations and job opportunities available in Arizona and across the country. Census Bureau officials were joined by national and regional partners, including AARP, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Arizona’s Complete Count Committee and Arizona’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “Boys & Girls Clubs of America is proud to be a national partCENSUS
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LA CITY HALL LIGHTS UP IN PHILIPPINE FLAG COLORS By ABNER GALINO
THE iconic Los Angeles City Hall was dressed in lights that represented the colors of the Philippine flag on Friday (October25) in celebration of the Filipino American History Month (FAHM).
The colors of the Philippine flag wrap the iconic Los Angeles City Hall. Photo by BOBBY CRISOSTOMO
LA Deputy Mayor Miguel Sangalang poses with Philippine Tourism Department Attache Richmond Jimenez prior to the lighting ceremony. Photo by Bobby Crisostomo It was the first time that the LA City Hall ever wore the Philippine colors (red, blue, white and yellow) in about three decades that it has become a practice to change the color-scheme of the building to celebrate an event, pay homage to a group or an individual, bring awareness to a cause
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PHILIPPINE pop music star Carol Banawa, who is a registered nurse in the US, recently performed in Los Angeles with American pop-rock singer/ songwriter Stephen Speaks and fellow Filipino American YouTube sensation Shane Ericks. Banawa left the Philippine music scene in 2003 to attend to the treatment of her sick father in the US. She is now married and has two children. She and her family lives in Washington D.C. This photo was taken in front of the popular Wish Bus 107.5 while it was parked in Cerritos. Photo by BOBBY CRISOSTOMO
and/or convey a mood to its residents. LA Public Works Commissioner Jessica Caloza said it was a team effort that led to the historic and festive lighting event to mark the significance of the month of October to the Filipino Americans, particularly in the city of Los Angeles and suburbs. Weekend Balita learned that there was no formal approval process to get the City Hall lights on. But the fi nal decision to light or not light is in the hands of the mayor --- which at this point in time is Mayor Eric Garcetti. In 2018, the glow of the City Hall lights were used to express solidarity with the people of Paris, France and most recently, to celebrate the LGBT Heritage Month. “To see our colors here on City Hall, I feel proud to be a Pinoy. I think those are the three words to describe it,” said LA Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation Miguel SanLA CITY HALL
"Operation Safe Halloween” results in arrests and seizure of weapons DEPUTY Probation Officers took to the streets of Los Angeles County throughout the month of October in efforts to ensure that the local goblins, fairies, and superheroes are safe while in search of candy and other Halloween treats tonight. In its annual “Operation Safe Halloween,” the Los Angeles County Probation Department wrapped up its campaign that resulted in arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, and ammunition. The Los Angeles County Probation Department’s armed Special Enforcement Unit has conducted compliance sweeps of 362 registered sex-offenders throughout the County. This operation is a multi-agency effort “OPERATION
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Texas RepreMANILA — Filipino World War II veteran Jose sentative RogManzano-Somera, 92, was honored with the Cone r W i l l i ams gressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award aw a r d e d t he bestowed by the United States’ (US) Congress. medal to Manzano-Somera in a ceremony held in Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas on Friday (October 25), according to an article published in Stars and Stripes website. M a n z a no - S ome r a WWII VETERAN. Texas Rep. Roger Williams presents Jose was accompaManzano-Somera, a former private in the Philippine Scouts nied by his wife of the US Army, with a Congressional Gold Medal during a Elizabeth and ceremony at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas on Friday (Oct. 25, daughter, Jo2019). Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, III Corps special assistant to the commanding general (far left) and the veteran's wife sephine Manzano-Stettler. Elizabeth Manzano-Somera look on. The confer(Photo by Rosel L. Thayer/Stars and Stripes) WWII
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ayor Eric Garcetti recently joined Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson, civic leaders and community members in South L.A. to kick off the tree planting season and launch a new street tree inventory to help grow and manage L.A.’s urban forest.
“Trees are powerful assets in the work of protecting our planet,” said Mayor Garcetti. “We are doing more than adding greenery to neighborhoods and beautifying L.A. — we’re building a healthier city and strengthening communities hardest hit by the climate emergency.” The citywide street tree inventory will enable StreetsLA (Bureau of Streets Services) and City Forest Officer Rachel Malarich to collect better data, follow trends more closely, and better determine the most effective tree-planting practices for L.A.’s
streets. Completing the inventory is a critical step in achieving the two primary urban forestry goals laid out in Mayor Garcetti’s Green New Deal: planting 90,000 trees by 2021 and increasing tree canopy in areas of greatest need by at least 50% by 2028. “Restoring the tree canopy is a vital step towards ensuring health equity across the City. In addition to improving neighborhood aesthetics and providing shade, trees help address serious health concerns like asthma, which disproportionately impacts
South L.A. residents," said Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson. The event led by City officials and community partner, Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC), kicked off the planting efforts made possible by a state grant secured by the City and KYCC. The funding will bring 164 new street trees to Vernon Ave. and Western Ave. and a total of 1,200 trees across Central and South L.A. “Today represents an important milestone — not only are we beginning an inventory that will be a key component for building our Urban Forestry Management Plan and informing how we manage our urban forest, but we are here to remind Angelenos that everyone can be involved in planting for the Mayor’s ambitious 90,000 trees goal,” said City Forest Officer Rachel Malarich. “KYCC has been working for over 10 years to bring more street trees to South L.A.,” said KYCC Environmental Services Manager Clarissa Boyajian. “Trees clean our air, provide welcome shade and improve both mental and physical health. We’re excited to partner with the Mayor’s Office to kickoff the 90,000 trees that will be planted as part of the Green New Deal and the City’s new street tree inventory. KYCC has been a planting partner in Central and South L.A. for many years, and we’re excited to continue increasing tree canopy in the parts of our city that need it the most.” Los Angeles City residents can receive free trees through City Plants: cityplants.org/our-programs/.
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ave you ever been in crisis? When life dumps a bucket of problems, what do you handle first?
Part of my job with the law firm, is to meet clients who will retain us for their car accident case. The people I meet come from a variety of ethnicity and social class. There is one common denominator. They have been through an accident and they are in crisis. That means injuries, doctors’ appointments, medical bills, car rental bills, missed time from work – while life is still going on. One client stood out though. I met Jose, at Starbucks to discuss his case. He got there ahead of me and already paid for his coffee. I told him, he should have let me pay. He sighed and said- that was his last money. In our conversation, he said they lost their home and was staying in a cheap hotel with his wife and kids. His wife was injured and has not been working. The motorbike that he was using for work was damaged in the accident. At that point, he broke down and cried. I kept quiet for a while. No knowing what to say, I did what a Filipina would do. I asked – “Do you want something to eat?” He asked for a muffin. As I watched him eat, I remembered myself many moons ago. My kids and I were in a hotel, not knowing what to do next with our lives. After the collapse of my first marriage, we left our family home. I took off my corporate hat and just became another human being at that point. I told Jose
my story. How broke and deep in debt I was years ago. How I struggled to raise my four kids, how I almost lost my car, and struggled to pay my bills. He looked at me in disbelief and said – ‘It couldn’t be. You look too well dressed and successful.” I assured him that my story is real. He said – “I don’t even know what to do first. My bills are piling up.” I shared with him something I learned a long time ago -when life is falling apart, when nothing seems to work and everything was a deadline. Live moment by moment. Don’t even think about tomorrow. Don’t even think about tonight. Just take care of what is in front of you. Years ago, in that hotel room in Alabang, I had so much on my plate. When can we go back home? What will happen to my kids’ schooling? At that point, I took a deep breath and decided, I will order lunch. I will figure out the rest after we eat. We cannot fast forward life. I used to train sales agents in my past ca-reer, I learned that it is always best to teach people in bullet points. I gave Jose my crisis management 101. 1. Face the situation and do not run from it, but learn to break it down into manageable bites. 2. In a financial crisis, prioritize your bills, based on urgency. 3. Learn the power of asking. If you don’t ask, you don’t get help. Most creditors, can extend grace period, if you ask. I told Jose to call all the utility companies and ask if he can make partial payments.
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that includes teams of probation deputies partnered with other law enforcement agencies. Chief Deputy for Adult Services Reaver Bingham who oversees the Special Enforcement Operations Unit which conducts the program, explained the reason behind this operation. “Operation Safe Halloween is one of our more critical operations as we target our resources and on ensuring that the community is safe and protected.” Weeks before Halloween, individuals who are on probation for crimes against children are notified by the Los Angeles County Probation Department to remind them of the conditions of their probation. Sex offenders are not allowed to have Halloween decorations, candy, or have their porch light on during the days leading up to and including Halloween. During this operation, probation deputies enter the residence looking for any evidence that indicate that a probationer is in possession of weapons, illegal drugs, or child pornography, all of which are probation violations. The results of operations conducted October 1-28, included 362 compliance checks of registered sex-offenders that led to the arrest of 15 individuals and the seizure of one rifle, one knife, and a computer. One of the arrests made was a sex-offender who was caught with an underage victim.
ment of the award is part of the implementation of the Filipino World War II Congressional Medal Act signed by former US president Barack Obama in December 2016. Manzano-Somera is one of the 260,000 Filipino war veterans who fought alongside American troops during the war between July 26, 1941 and December 31, 1946. From August 1946 to April 1949, Manzano-Somera enlisted as a private in the New Philippine Scouts of the US Army, a unit that helped track down and eliminate bands of Japanese fighters who refused to surrender. A decade after his service, Manzano-Somera took advantage of an offer for US citizenship. He now lives in Georgetown, Texas. Steven Frank, III Corps command historian, said the sacrifices of Filipino World War II veterans are “immeasurable.” “The contributions the scouts made [were] immeasurable. They helped save thousands of American and Filipino lives and sped up the liberation of their homeland in countless ways,” Frank was quoted as saying by Stars and Stripes during the awarding ceremony for Manzano-Somera. To date, around 45 Filipino scouts have received the Congressional gold Medal, the October article of Stars and Stripes added. (PNA)
4. Avoid the victim mentality. Stop blaming people and circumstances. Take responsibility. At some point, I stopped blaming my ex husband for our situation. I told myself, this is now my watch. 5. Eat well, drink lots of water and get sleep. Jose’s eyes were sunken from lack of sleep. When we are not well, we cannot make good decisions. I shared with him the story of Elijah when God told him to eat and sleep. Sometimes, the most spiritual thing we can do is to sleep. 6. Pray. He said - I’m a believer, but I have not prayed in a long time. I told him to just be honest and cry out. No fancy prayers required. 7. Remind yourself, everything comes to an end. Nothing goes on forever. 8. Have small breaks and rewards. Some people focus on the debt or the crisis. You cannot. You need the energy to keep going. Even in our worst time, I would take my kids on cheap vacations. I needed to remind myself and my kids, that life is good. By the time we were done, Jose was already smiling. He said a heavy weight has been taken off his shoulders. As Jose walked back to his doctor’s office, my son, Carl, asked – “Why don’t you get him a bucket of Chicken Joy?” There was a Jollibee across Starbucks in Anaheim. That night, I got a text from Jose. It was photo of his daughter eating Chicken Joy. With the message, “You don’t know how much you have done for us today.” I realized, I have gone full circle in my life. 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.
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LA CITY HALL... FROM PAGE 1 galang shortly after the City Hall lights were turned on. At the start of the evening, guests were received at the City Hall rotunda and forecourt where they enjoyed Filipino dishes. Filipino American singer Joan Almedilla sung both the American and the Filipino national anthems; a contingent (three violinists and one cello player) from the Filipino American Symphony Orchestra (FASO) played a medley of Filipino songs; while a cultural dance number was performed by the Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts. A Filipina American known as DJ Noodles also helped out in setting up the mood in the venue. Guest speakers included LA Councilmember Paul Koretz, LA County Assessor Jeff rey Prang and Board of Public Works President Kevin James. Department of Building and Safety Commissioner Jocelyn Geaga-Rosenthal recalled the historic landing of a Spanish ship (Nuestra Senora de Buena Esperanza) carrying a number Filipino crew on Morro Bay (San Luis de Obispo), California on October 18, 1587. Afterwards, everyone joined in a 10-second countdown that ended with Gaega-Rosenthal pressing the button that eventually lit up the City Hall façade lights.
Commissioner Jocelyn Gaega-Rosenthal stresses a point as Commissioner Jessica Caloza (left) listens and Commissioner Susana Reyes holds the “switch” that would turn the lights on. Photo by BOBBY CRISOSTOMO Justice were Rommel Rojas, Jose Infante, Shalimar Maliban, Jonny Edpao and Ava Tolentino. In Glendale, the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG) went through their annual FAHM celebration at the Incarnation Community Center Saturday (October 26). The celebration was graced by Glendale Mayor Ara Najar-
Fi lipino boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas poses with Top Rank Promotions’ models during the celebration of Larry Itliong Day in Veterans Park in Carson City on Saturday (October 26). Photo by REN ARRIETA ian, Councilmembers Paula Divine and Vartan Gharpetian. Cultural presentations were provided by the Manahan Musika and the Malaya Dance Group. A fashion show of Philippine cultural dresses designed by Carl Andrada was the highlight of the evening. In Carson City, the 10th annual Larry Itliong Day was celebrated through a parade, art and cultural displays and an entertainment show at the Veterans Park (22400 Moneta Avenue). Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas who has held the IBF junior bantamweight title since 2016 is among the event’s top guests. Ancajas is set to defend his crown on Saturday (November 2) against Mexican Jonathan Javier Rodriguez as an added attraction to the Miguel Berchelt-Jason Sosa duel at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson City.
Members of the Malaya Dance Group entertain the crowd at the annual FAHM celebration hosted by the Filipino American Business Association of Glendale (FABAG) at the Incarnation Community Center on Saturday (October 26). Photo by TONY GARCIA Prior to that, Filipino engineer Fidel Onate of the LA City Bureau of Engineering was called on the stage and he told the audience the short story of how he built up the design for the said lighting event. Among the events’ highlights was the sit down interview segment conducted by Caloza, Gaega-Rosenthal and Department of Water and Power Commissioner Susana Reyes. The panel interviewed mixed media producer Dan Lin of Rideback productions about his thoughts on the economic possibilities that awaits LA’s Historic Filipinotown. Janelle So-Perkins, journalist and broadcaster, joined the same panel later on and discussed Filipino American community issues that included the importance of participating in the Census 2020. While unable to go up the stage, Theresa de Vera, president of the LA Department on Disability, was also acknowledged as part of the community’s sway in the administration of Mayor Garcetti. The next day, the Pilipino Workers Center (PWC) and Larry Itliong Day Committee, in cooperation with the Fil-Am Arts presented the “Larry Itliong Day 2019” --- wherein the life and legacy of the labor leader was celebrated through music, art and education. The event was held at the Unidad Park at the heart of Historic Filipinotown. The PWC said they wanted to educate and entertain attendees about the Filipino culture, the history of the Filipino labor movement in the United States and its impact to workers today. The celebration, aside from the customary “salu-salo,” included a presentation by the Journey for Justice readers’ theater. It was a theatrical adaptation of the book by
Dawn Mabalon, Ph.D and Gayle Romasanta, with illustrations by Andre Sibayan. It was arranged by Arleen Villaruz-Gonzales, directed by Giovanni Or tega, Fran de Leon (movement) and choreographed by Ally Vega. Guest speakers included Councilmember Filipino Americans mill around the Philippine jeepney, courtesy of the Pilipino Workers Center, in front Mitch O’ Farrell of the LA City Hall stairs shortly after the Philippine colors wrapped the iconic building. Photo by Bobby Crisostomo (L o s A ngele s City District 13), Commissioner Jessica Caloza (LA City Public Works), Vice Consul Joan Macrise CENSUS... FROM PAGE 1 Corrado (Office of the Philippine Consulate General Los Angeles), ner of the 2020 Census. As a trusted voice jobs/pay-andlocations.html. Patty Itliong Serda (daughter of in communities around the country, Boys The selection process for census taker poLarry Itliong) and Hailey Serda & Girls Clubs can help reach hard-to-count sitions begins in January 2020, with paid (grand daughter of Larry Itliong). communities, ensuring an accurate census training occurring in March and April. AcPerformers included members and snapshot of our population.” said Julie tual enumeration of non-responding houseof the Filipino American Sym- Teer, chief development and public affairs holds throughout the nation begins in May phony Orchestra (FASO), Ylona officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. through early July. Check out the 2020 CenGarcia, Kayamanan ng Lahi, AnFollowing the news conference, partner sus website for listings of available census cestral Vision Movement, Steady, organizations and members of the media re- taker and other jobs. Bagyo and Tinig. “AARP knows that historically 50% of cenThe cast of the Journey for ceived a tour of the processing center. During
the tour, Census Bureau officials explained how census forms are processed and demonstrated the technologies that are making the 2020 Census more accurate and efficient. “Arizona has seen major growth over the last 10 years and we’re on track for more,” said Debbie Johnson, executive director of the Arizona Office of Tourism and chair of Arizona’s Complete Count Committee. “We’re proud to collaborate with our federal and local partners for a complete count in the 2020 Census to ensure that we preserve the outstanding quality of life in our state through equitable distribution of funds and services for Arizonans.” Census takers will be hired to work in their communities and go door to door to collect responses from those who do not respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone or by mail. In certain remote areas like northern Maine and Alaska, census takers are the only way people can respond to the 2020 Census. These positions offer competitive pay, flexible hours, paid training and weekly paychecks. Pay rates vary depending on where the job is located, from $13.50 to $30.00 per hour. To determine the estimated pay rate in an individual area, visit: 2020census.gov/en/
sus takers are over the age of 50 and many are retirees,” said Dana Marie Kennedy, state director, AARP Arizona. “These folks tend to be reliable, dependable and they know their communities best. They bring with them years of experience and get the job done.” The 2020 Census officially starts counting people in January 2020 in remote Toksook Bay, Alaska. Most households in the nation will receive invitations in the mail to respond (online, by phone or by mail) in March 2020. The Census Bureau will begin advertising nationwide in January 2020 to increase awareness about the importance and benefits of participating in the 2020 Census. The U.S. Constitution mandates that a census of the population be conducted once every 10 years. Census data are used to determine congressional representation in the states and how billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed to states and local communities every year for critical public services and infrastructure, including health clinics, schools, roads and emergency services. For more information on the 2020 Census, visit www.2020census.gov.
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MANILA, Philippines — It’s not hell on Earth, contrary to the bad rep, and residents want a name change. In Navotas, residents of “Kalye Impiyerno” or Hell Street are hoping to change the street’s reputation as an escape route of criminals into that of a peaceful, friendly community. The street name was spray-painted on a concrete wall in a corner leading to a narrow strip between shanties in the slum area. When The STAR visited the community located near the shoreline of Manila Bay, residents were busy using their cell phones or chatting with neighbors in peace. Long-time residents said most people in the area are ordinary citizens but the street became a favorite refuge of criminals running from law enforcers and a hub for drug dealers, robbers and terrorists in the 1990s. Edgar Leongson, who was helping a neighbor fix a damaged roof, claimed that he and his friends gave the place its moniker when they were young. “Ang mga tao rito, mahaharot lang, puro friendly. Kaya napasama yung kalye kasi yang mga taong gumagawa ng katarantaduhan, dito tumatakbo (People here are easygoing and friendly, but the street became notorious as an escape route of people doing illegal things),” Leongson said. In December 2013, the street landed in the newspapers after Jay An alley marked ‘Kalye Impiyerno’ or Hell Street in Navotas. Amar shot dead his former live-in partner, a pregnant 18-year-old woman, and her parents in a fit of jealousy on Friday the 13th. renamed “Everlasting” to change the community’s notorious reputation A fish vendor who chose to remain anonymous said she still gets the creeps recalling the time Amar bought sapsap (fish) from her just hours linked to criminals passing the area. Citing elders in the community, Aguilar said the street was also used as before he killed his victims. The last news she heard was that the murder case was dismissed for lack a dumping ground for victims of “salvaging” or summary execution during martial law. of complainant. Amar, however, was arrested again on a drug case. But it looks like it’s not easy to get rid of the street’s old name. The house where the massacre happened has been converted into a comNavotas policemen still call the street Kalye Impiyerno in their police mon washroom in the community. Filipinas Tejano, a friend of the slain mother, said their souls continue to reports about two drug-related killings last year. Last March 22, Romelyn Sioson, 28, was busy cleaning the house when be felt in their community. For them, the place does not carry a curse despite the gruesome killings. armed suspects barged in and fired shots at her. She was reportedly pregnant when she was killed. She called it unfair for outsiders to call their area hell street. Daisy Bautista, 39, was found in a pool of blood by her son in their house “Hindi naman kami ganun. Mga dayo lang nagbansag. Unfair sa tainga, pangit pakinggan (We’re not like that. The outsiders made it that way. It’s also on Kalye Impyerno on Dec. 10 last year. The barangay official said they are hoping to clear the place of drugs and not nice),” Tejano said. Barangay San Roque secretary Francis Aguilar said the street has been crime as befits its new name, “Everlasting.” (Philstar.com)
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◘ Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo yesterday said the visit would give President Duterte and Putin an opportunity to discuss ways to enhance their countries’ cooperation in areas like security, trade and tourism.
Court junks another case vs Marcoses The Sandiganbayan junked another civil case filed against former president Ferdinand Marcos, his wife Imelda and their cronies for lack of evidence. The court’s Fourth Division granted the demurrer to evidence of spouses Fe and Ignacio Gimenez. The case was filed to recover P267.3- million alleged ill-gotten wealth from the respondents. But the anti-graft court said the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence. “In the case at bar, it is an undisputed fact that most of the documents submitted by the Republic are mere unauthenticated photocopies. No explanation was also proffered by the latter as to why the original copies of these exhibits were not presented,” the court said. “Absent a clear showing that the original of these exhibits have been lost, destroyed or cannot be produced in court, the Republic’s photocopied exhibits must be disregarded, being unworthy of any probative value,” it added. The court added that the testimonial evidence of witnesses were “insufficient to save the present case from being dismissed.” The government, through the Presidential Commission on Good Government and the Office of the Solicitor General, filed the civil case in 1987. In the complaint, the Gimenez couple was accused of conspiring with their co-defendants “to unlawfully acquire, accumulate and misappropriate public funds.” The decision was written by Associate Justice Alex Quiroz and concurred with by Associate Justices Reynaldo Cruz and Maria
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A GAME CHANGER VS. GENDER-BASED PUBLIC HARASSMENT "The Bawal Bastos Law is a game changer. It will promote positive policy, behav iora l and cultural changes to end gender-based harassment in public spaces." This was how Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros welcomed on Monday the signing of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No.
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MaNiLa — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s planned visit to the Philippines is expected to further strengthen the ties between Manila and Moscow. Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo yesterday said the visit would give President Duterte and Putin an opportunity to discuss ways to enhance their countries’ cooperation in areas like security, trade and tourism. “If a head of state visits any country, the visit invigorates the relationship between the two countries. If it is nascent, it would be strengthened. If it is already strong, then it would be further strengthened,” Panelo said in a radio interview. “The purpose of such visit is to attain improvement (in bilateral ties) so we can help each other with our needs,” he added. Panelo said among the topics that might be discussed by the two leaders are security-related matters, including intelligence information sharing, tourism, trade and exchange of scholars. On Saturday, Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev announced that Putin has accepted Duterte’s invitation to visit the Philippines but did not provide details. If things go as planned, it would be Putin’s first time to visit the Philippines. Khovaev made the announcement weeks after Duterte returned from his second visit to Moscow, where he witnessed the signing of P620 million worth of business deals by Philippine and Russian firms. The government is also currently reviewing the draft cooperation agreement with Russia on the protection of Filipino migrant workers. Khovaev said Moscow had already trasmitted to Manila its draft of the proposed inter-governmental cooperation agreement on labor force. Although the ambassador did not provide details on the draft’s content, he said its signing would ensure the protection of both Filipino migrant workers and Russian employers. “We believe that it’s absolutely necessary to build a robust legal basis to build and protect the lives and legitimate interests of both employers and employees,” he said. (The Philippine Star)
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Duterte to Robredo: You can be drug czar PresiDeNT Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he would give Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo his power to enforce the law for six months and make her the drug czar following her criticisms that the war on drugs was a failure. In his speech during the oath-taking of newly appointed officials, Duterte said he would send Robredo a letter to inform her of his decision. “Sige lang siya (She kept on crying) human rights, human rights. As a matter of fact, I am sending a letter to her through Secretary [Salvador] Medialdea. I will surrender my powers to enforce the law, ibigay ko sa kanya mga six months. Siya ang magdala (I will give it to her for six months),” Duterte said. “Tignan natin kung ano ang mangyari. Hindi ako makialam. Sige gusto mo? Mas bright ka? Sige. Subukan mo (Let’s see what happens. I will not interfere. You want it? You think you’re brighter than me? Try it out),” he added. Duterte made the offer after Robredo said the government’s brutal drug war, which killed more than 6,000 Filipinos, was a failure. Robredo, head of the opposition, recently called on Duterte to allow the United Nations to investigate his war on drugs, which she said was “obviously not working. But the vice president on Monday clarified that she meant to urge administration leaders to “step back and assess” the narcotics crackdown. Duterte’s spokesman Salvador Panelo earlier hit Robredo. “With all due respect to the office she holds, t he VP’s latest remarks are unquestionably bereft of fac-
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Leni for president? 'Kawawa kayo,' Duterte says MaNiLa — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday urged the public not to vote for Vice President Leni Robredo if she decides to run for president. Speaking to reporters in Davao City, Duterte insisted Robredo should take up on his drug czar offer since she may have a better method to solve the country's drug problem. However, he said people should not vote for Robredo. "'Wag kayong boboto diyan kay Leni. Kawawa kayo," Duterte said. He also lashed out at Robredo for criticizing him for saying that police officers should accept gifts if these are given out of gratitude or generosity. "Here comes a lawyer, criticizing about sa pulis. Itong si Leni, wala nang magandang sinabi para sa pulis. Lahat ng gagawin ng military pati pulis, either masama, hindi tama. 'Yan ang problema ko kay Leni," he said. (Here comes a lawyer, criticizing the police. Leni, she never said anything good about the police. She criticizes everything about the military and the police. That's my problem with her.) The President, likewise, said it would not be a good idea for Robredo to be president claiming she does not know the law. "Kung 'yan ang maging presidente, hindi alam ang batas, na ang pulis pala ay puwedeng magtanggap, according to the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Law, nandiyan sa batas, mismo, punishing itong maghingi tual basis and devoid of recognition of the successes that the war on illegal drugs has reaped,” Panelo said. “She may not realize it but she is echoing the lies and black propaganda of some of her colleagues in the political opposition, which to say the least is unfortunate, especially since she was part of the Cabinet when the government’s program against the drug menace was launched,” he added. G over n ment dat a show at least 6,600 people have been killed in anti-illegal drug operat ions since Duterte took office in July 2016. But loca l and international human rights groups claim the death toll is higher.
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nang malaki, 'yung maghingi muna bago magtrabaho. Pero kung tapos na ang trabaho, the Filipino is always conscious about gratitude, that is a trait deeply rooted sa ating... may utang na loob ka," Duterte said. (If she becomes president, she doesn't know the law, that the police can accept gifts, according to the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Law, it's there in the law, it punishes those who ask for bribes. But once the job is done, Filipinos are conscious about gratitude, that is a trait deeply rooted in us, we have debt of gratitude.) "Tapos ito, diretso, sabihin na ganito-ganito, 'wag kayong magkumpiyansa diyan kay ano, disgrasya kayo. 'Yan ang presidente, patay, sigurado," he added. (Then she says a lot. Don't be confident with her, you'll be in trouble. If
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she's the president, you'll die for sure.) Robredo, who used to be Duterte's housing secretary, has had a frosty relationship with the chief executive as they are usually at odds over policies and issues. Duterte has offered the "drug czar" post to Robredo after criticizing his war on illegal narcotics as "obviously, not working." Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Thursday said Duterte was serious, adding that should Robredo succeed, it would be "ultimately a triumph" for Filipinos. Robredo, who heads the opposition, had doubted the sincerity of Duterte’s offer, saying if the President's anti-drug campaign was a success, he would not have passed on the responsibility.
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24-Hour In-Home Caregivers:
Caregivers for the elderly are regularly required to provide overnight care to their clients when working 24-hour shifts. In fact, many caregivers provide full support and assistance to their elderly patients throughout the night, as well as general supervision and companionship. Overnight care is necessary for many patients who suffer from dementia, wake up confused or disoriented, or have trouble going to the bathroom on their own. The label of “sleep-time” is often inaccurate, because patients get up so often that the caregiver must wake up several times each night, thereby getting inconsistent sleep. Without overnight care, many patients would need to be institutionalized in a care facility or placed in group homes. In the caregiving industry, unfortunately, it is common for private employers to deduct sleep time and other non-active time from the caregiver’s hours worked. Many private employers incorrectly believe that since a caregiver is allowed to sleep, and is provided a place to stay, they do not have to pay caregivers for the overnight supervision and coverage they provide. However, this practice is illegal under California law. In-home caregivers must be paid for all hours they are required to remain on the premises, subject to the control of their employers, even to the extent that they are sleeping, inactive, watching television or surfing the net. Accordingly, if a caregiver is not allowed to leave a patient’s home at night, the caregiver must be paid for all overnight hours. Although many employers require caregivers to remain on the presence at all times to ensure the client’s health and safety, when faced with a claim for unpaid overnight wages, they argue that the caregiver stayed at the client’s home for their own benefit, rather than for the client’s benefit. To limit liability, employers typically claim that the caregivers did not have a place to live, did not want to drive home or simply enjoyed staying at the residence. These claims are often untrue and tend to ignore the economic vulnerability that forces many caregivers to work overnight without pay. If you are a 24-hour in-home caregiver, paid a daily rate for the services
you provide, then you likely have a very valuable claim for unpaid overtime wages. For example, if you are a caregiver working 24-hours per day, 5 days per week, for a day rate of $270.00, then your daily unpaid overtime claim is approximately $675.00. The day rate of $270.00 does not compensate you, at all, for the 15 overtime hours you work each day. Based on this example, the caregiver’s regular rate of pay is $30/hour and the overtime rate is $45/hour (15 x $45 = $675). Moreover, liquidated damages for a willful failure to pay overtime wages could add an additional $165.00 per day to the claim, as well as interest, attorneys’ fees, and penalties. In the above example, the hypothetical caregiver may claim over $4,000 in additional compensation per week. On a yearly basis, this claim would exceed $200,000. We have helped many caregivers whose claims exceed $500,000 in potential damages when working several years for employers who fail to pay them the requisite overtime compensation. The best way to keep your employer honest is document your time worked. Text or email your employer if you are woken up at night and required to assist your client during night time hours. Keep a daily time log, documenting the activities and work you performed overnight, when caring for the patient. If you have emails or text messages from your employer, you should always save them. Save every communication, no matter how trivial it may seem, because it may end up being the most valuable piece of evidence to prove your claim. Caregivers working in Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly may also be entitled to compensation for sleep time when required to work at night or supervise patients while they sleep. There are limited circumstances where facilities are legally permitted to deduct sleep time. In reality, many facilities do not meet the requirements to deduct sleep time from hours worked and, therefore, owe the caregivers overtime compensation for hours worked providing overnight care.
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If you are a 24-hour caregiver who is not paid sleep time and is required to remain on the premises overnight, you may have a valuable claim. The lawyers at Chaleff Rehwald have litigated the issue of sleep time for in-home and facility caregivers countless times. We know the law and have detailed strategies to pursue these claims. Often, we are able to resolve claims without going to court. We want to hear from you to learn more about your claim. Call us now for a free consultation. (818) 807-4168 This article is an attorney advertisement written by Daniel Chaleff, employment law attorney at Chaleff Rehwald in Woodland Hills. Our examples are of a general nature and are not a guarantee regarding the outcome of your individual matter. The law firm focuses on caregiver rights. Please call us at (818) 807-4168 for a free and confidential consultation. Or visit us at www.cr.legal/ebook to learn more about caregiver overtime law. We offer a 24-hour chat line on our website.
Kidapawan hotel collapses after magnitude 6.5 quake
MANILA — The building that once housed Eva's Hotel in Kidapawan City collapsed Thursday following the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that caused Intensity VII or "destructive" shaking in the city. This comes after a separate magnitude 6.6 quake shook Mindanao on Tuesday, October 29, which left at least five dead and thousands displaced in its wake. A structural engineer had already certified the building as "structurally safe" in the aftermath of the magnitude 6.3 quake last October 16. But reassessment has not been done after the quake last Tuesday. "It was a result of October 16 earthquake, hindi pa nare-assess nung [damage ng] October 29 [quake] kasi the other day lang yun," Kidapawan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office chief Psalmer Bernalte said on radio DZMM Thursday. "Talagang gumuho ito, fully nag-collapse
'yung building and ito takbo nang takbo 'yung ating mga ambulance dahil apparently meron talagang mga malubhang na-injured," he said. "Ang ginawa ng city government kasi it’s a business establishment, 'yung may portions lang na nasira 'yun lang ang ni-restrict ng aming command post." According to the Kidapawan City Information Office, Mayor Joseph Evangelista already ordered a possible rescue. But the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said no persons were trapped in the hotel debris. A few people, however, were trapped in the clinic behind the hotel. They have all been evacuated to safe areas. Thursday's earthquake, which occurred at 9:11 in the morning, was the third to shake the Mindanao region in October. Damage and further aftershocks are expected, state volcanologists said. (Philstar.com)
◘ Eva's Hotel in Kidapawan City collapsed after the magnitude 6.5 quake that hit Mindanao on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. Possible rescue operations are ordered by local authorities. Kidapawan City information office via Philippine News Agency
Kidapawan church welcomes evacuees after magnitude 6.6 earthquake Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle also urges other churches from various dioceses to lend a helping hand to communities in need MANILA – The Kidapawan Cathedral opened its doors to evacuees following the magnitude 6.6 earthquake that hit Cotabato on Tuesday, October 29. Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo said that most of the residents stayed outside their houses for fear of any possible aftershocks. This is why Rector of Kidapawan Cathedral Father Jun Balatero opened the church to evacuees. The earthquake left two people dead. One of the victims is 15-year-old Grade 9 student Jessie Riel Parba of Kasuga National High School who was killed after being hit by falling debris. The magnitude 6.6 earthquake was reported to have caused structural damage in Barangay Molave, Datu Paglas (Mosque Masjid), Gaisano Mall in Digos City in Davao del Sur, Daig Elementary School in Tulunan, as well Nueva Vida National
High School in M'lang. Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle also urged other churches from various dioceses to lend a helping hand to communities affected by the earthquake. He urged Filipinos to help the victims as well as contribute to the restoration of structures and churches affected by the strong quake. “Kapag nanawagan ang mga dioceses, mga parokya sa lugar na 'yun, sana ay maging bukas-palad tayo sa pagtugon," Cardinal Tagle said in an interview with Radio Veritas. (If the dioceses or parishes in affected areas call for help, let us be generous in responding.) Tagle also offered prayers to all affected communities. Meanwhile, at least 50 individuals have been evacuated in Kidapawan City National High School. (Rappler.com)
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Prices of Noche Buena products going up MaNiLa — Prices of Noche Buena items are going up, but the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is tempering the increases by issuing the suggested retail price (SRP) list for the products. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said yesterday that the DTI has approved the SRP list. “The increases are small. Those are small and those are the only increases we allowed,” he said. The price guide showed the 500-gram King Sue Hawaiian Ham loaf has an SRP of P140, up from P137 last year, while the 500-g CDO American ham is now priced at P155 from P145 the previous year. The 500-g Purefoods Brick Ham is now at P160 from P149 a year ago, and the 500-g Virginia Brick Ham is sold at P189 from P169 last year. For fruit cocktail, the 432-g Seasons tropical fruit cocktail’s SRP is at a higher P50.35 from P49 last year, while the price of the 432-g Today’s mixed fruits also increased to P51.20 from P49.75. The price of the 432-g Del Monte Fiesta in extra light syrup likewise went up to P56.45 from P55 a year ago, as well as that of the 432-g SRP of Dole tropical fruit cocktail which is now at P55.15 from P53.50. For cheese, the SRP of 165-g Eden filled cheese rose to P49.50 from the previous year’s P48.50, while price of the 180-g Danes classic cheese is steady at P48. The 80-milliliter pouch of Best Food sandwich spread now has a higher SRP of P21.05 from P20.25 last year. Other sandwich spread products which had increases in SRPs are the 80-ml pouch of Lady’s Choice now at P32.75 from P31.50 a year ago and the 115-g Cheez Whiz regular stand-up pouch sold at P39.95 from P39.25. Meanwhile, the SRP of 80-ml Eden sandwich spread remained at P28. The SRP for the 80-ml Eden mayonnaise was unchanged at P28, as well as for the 220-ml pouch of Best Food regular mayo at P83.35. Prices for queso de bola such as 300-g Ques-o de bola and 350-g Magnolia Queso de bola were also steady at P169 and P215, respectively. When it comes to spaghetti, those which kept the same SRPs as last year are the 400-g El Real spaghetti (P30), 400-g Fiesta spaghetti (P35), 400-g La Filipina spaghetti (P49.15) and 400-g Royal spaghetti (P52.50). Those with increased SRPs, meanwhile, are the 400-g Amigo Segurado spaghetti that went up to P34 from P30 last year and the 400-g Del Monte spaghetti that rose to P52.25 from P49.10 a year ago. For elbow macaroni, those that have the same SRPs as last year are the 200-g Sunshine elbow (P18.75), 200-g Fiesta (P20), 200-g Ideal Gourmet (P27) and 200-g Royal (P32.50).
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DoH hits 95.4% in polio vaccination — Duque DeParTMeNT of Health (DoH) Secretary Francisco Duque 3rd said on Tuesday the department has achieved a total of 95.4 percent from its supplemental vaccination coverage against polio. He added that the National Capital Region “has performed very well,” with it reaching 96 percent of its target. That is equivalent to over 1.1 million vaccinated children from its 1.2 million target. Meanwhile, Mindanao had an average of 93.6 percent coverage in its 700,000-target. The Health secretary also commended Davao City for reaching 101 percent coverage. Duque credits the good communication plan of the Health department, as well as the strong participation of local government units and their partners like the World Health Organization and the United Nations International Childrens’ Emergency Fund. The Sabayang Patak Kontra Polio program of the DoH started last October 14, with the first round of which simultaneously took place in Lanao del Sur. Marawi City, Davao del Sur and Davao City. While the second round took place in Metro Manila.
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SRP for the 200-g Amigo Segurado went up to P19 from P15.25 last year, while the price of 200-g Del Monte climbed to P36.65 from P34.45. Spaghetti sauce products that have the same prices as last year are the 250-g Amigo Segurado (P22), 250-g UFC spaghetti sauce (P22.75) and 250-g Del Monte Filipino style (P25). The SRP for the 250-g Hunt’s spaghetti sauce parmesan cheese, meanwhile, is now at P25.50 from P25 last year. For tomato sauce, the SRP of the 115-g UFC tomato sauce sold in supermarkets is unchanged from last year at P12.25, while the 115-g Del Monte tomato sauce original also kept its price at P15.80. On the other hand, the 115-g Hunt’s tomato sauce increased its price to P13.80 from P13.50 a year ago. Creamers like the 250-ml Alaska Crema now has an SRP of P55 from P49.50 the previous year, while the 250-ml Nestle All Purpose Cream is sold at P59 from 55. SRPs apply nationwide and to both supermarkets and wet markets, unless specified. Before making the purchase, DTI said consumers should examine the expiry date and price tag of products. Consumers should also ensure the shelf price and price at the cashier are the same. Should prices differ, the DTI said a consumer should pay the lesser amount. “You have the power to choose: read the labels carefully and compare competing brands,” DTI said. For inquiries or complaints, consumers can either visit the nearest DTI office or contact DTI direct at 7513330 or 09178343330. Consumers can also go to www.dti.gov.ph or any of DTI’s social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. (Philstar.com)
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The trend in the second half of 2018 for declining home sales and rising inventory has continued into this year. Market shows that sales were down 10% year-over-year while inventory gained 6.4%, the largest increase in at least 10 years. This is a positive for homebuyers, as the market continues to swing their way." Following a year-over-year decline in December, the US median home price resumed its upward trajectory– up 4.6% year-over-year to $234,000 – but the pace slowed from 2018’s 6.7%. Condos added that widespread price increases reflected the underlying solid demand overall and the relative health of the market. With interest rates stabilizing and home-price increases slowing, the spring selling season shapes up to be as interesting as any we have seen in years. QBI (Qualified Business Income) is the word! Using New Deduction for Rental Real Estate Income and Losses Under the recently proposed IRS regulations, only income from a qualified trade or business is eligible for the QBI deduction. A trade or business is an activity carried on regularly and continuously for the purpose of making a profit. Sporadic or hobby activities don’t qualify. So, landlords who spend substantial amounts of time managing rental properties will most likely qualify for the deduction. The IRS and courts generally use a facts and circumstances test to determine if a rental real estate activity is a trade or business (as opposed to an investment). Various factors are considered, including the following: • The landlord’s efforts to rent the property. • The maintenance and repairs supplied by the landlord (or an agent of the landlord). • The landlord’s employment of labor to manage the property or provide services to tenants. • The purchase of materials, the payment of expenses, and the collection of rent. These factors must show that the rental activities are regular and continuous enough to constitute a trade or business. Note that landlords who use an agent to manage the properties can still be engaged in a trade or business. Type of Lease Matters The IRS and courts also consider the type of lease signed by the parties. One arrangement that is of particular concern is the triple net lease. This is where the tenant pays rent, as well as real estate taxes, building insurance, and maintenance costs. In this scenario, it might be difficult to argue that the property owner is regularly and continuously involved in a trade or business. There is a special rule, however, for self-rentals. Under rules proposed by the IRS, the rental or licensing of property to a
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commonly controlled trade or business is treated as a trade or business for purposes of the qualified business income deduction. For this rule to apply, the same person or group of persons must own 50% or more of the rental activity and the related trade or business. Next Steps The more involvement you have in your rental real estate, the more likely your income may be included in your QBI deduction. While there is currently no safe-harbor test, practitioners have petitioned the IRS to include these guidelines in the final regulations. Until those may be released, contact your Seiler tax advisor to determine whether your level of involvement meets the trade or business standards using case law precedents.
I suspect most of you will get less refund from your tax fillings or some might have to pay more for taxes. But ask yourselves, are you getting more every month from your pay check? Most of you will probably say yes. There you go, you are getting less because your employers are giving more every month. So, before anyone starts to complain about their tax refunds, look into your monthly paychecks.
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GETTING AROUND THE SIX MONTH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT TO FILE A DIVORCE IN CALIFORNIA
Generally, you must have resided in California for at least six months in order to file a divorce in this case. Under Family Code Section 2320, a judgment of marriage dissolution (divorce) may not be entered unless one of the spouses has been a “resident” of California for six months and of the county where the proceeding is filed for three months immediately preceding the filing of the petition. This poses a problem for divorcing couples that has not resided in California for at least 6 months. Couples that moved to California from other states or other countries are faced with this problem because they cannot get divorced until they satisfy the residency requirements. Even a bigger problem is when they need immediate temporary orders from the California Court regarding child custody, child support, management and control of community businesses and property. The solution for this type of problem is filing nullity or legal separation petition rather than a divorce and amending the petition later on to convert it to a divorce once the residency requirement has been met by one of the parties. Millar v. Millar. Unlike a divorce, there is no residency requirement to filing an Annulment or a legal separation.
The advantage of this strategy is you would immediately have access to the courts and can ask the court for immediate temporary orders needed to maintain the status quo or preserve the marital assets. If domestic violence is involved in the case, the domestic violence issue can be heard in the same court room by the same judge that would be hearing the divorce case. In addition, service on the legal separation petition (to be amended later to a divorce) will also start the clock on the six-month “waiting period” for finality of a judgment terminating marital status, optimizing the time-frame within which the parties will be legally restored to “single” status. As far as the county where to file the legal separation or nullity, venue is proper in the county where either party resided at the time the petition was filed pursuant to CCP 395(a). Once the parties have satisfied the residency requirements, the Petition may be amended from legal separation to Dissolution without permission from the Court as long as notice is provided the opposing party under Marriage of Dick. The Petitioner would also be in a safer position if the intent to amend from legal separation/ nullity to a divorce is stated in the initial Petition.
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 Board Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, APLC is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kenneth@kenreyeslaw.com or visit our website at Kenreyeslaw.com
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◘ The Philippines and China convened the first meeting of Philippines-China InterGovernmental Joint Steering Committee on Cooperation on Oil and Gas Development on Monday in Beijing, China. DFA/Released
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MaNiLa — The Philippines and China had officially established a joint steering committee for the proposed joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the formation of the Philippines-China Inter-governmental Joint Steering Committee on Cooperation on Oil and Gas Development in Beijing last Monday. "The Committee had a candid, indepth and friendly exchange on cooperation arrangements under the MOU and agreed to further push forward communication and coordination on oil and gas development, with a view to achieving progress in accordance with the MOU," the DFA said in a statement released Wednesday. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Enrique Manalo led the Philippine delegation while Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui led the Chinese side. Officials from the respective foreign and energy ministries, as well as other relevant agencies, formed the delegations of both countries. The steering committee was established in accordance with the MOU on cooperation on oil and gas development and the terms of reference that the Philippines and China previously signed.
The joint committee agreed to meet again in early 2020, according to the DFA. They have yet to determine the exact date and place of the next meeting. The Chinese government earlier expressed willingness to be pragmatic and flexible in negotiating the proposed joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea. Philippine Ambassador Chito Sto. Romana earlier said the plan was to get the framework ready so the steering committee could start the meetings. "There will be protracted or at least intense negotiations. Legal experts will have to come in and see how they will phrase it in a way that will be acceptable to both sides," Sto. Romana said in August, noting that the agreement would have to be in accordance with domestic and international laws. The Philippine government would still push through with the 60-40 sharing scheme with China, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon said last week. “(The) 60/40 (sharing scheme) is a desirable sharing, but it is not final. It could even go up to 61 or more. One percent is always substantial when you talk about such big investments,” Esperon said. (Philstar.com)
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To Kababayans going home for the holidays, beware of the polio outbreak in the Philippines
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close friend, who is likewise a senior Filipino American citizen, just left for Manila the other day, but a week prior to her departure, we (along with her son and daughter urged her to have a Polio shot before she leaves. That’s due to a recent warning that was posted on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) website, as well as information from various news outlets such as the New York Times, Reuters and Aljazeera. They have all reported on the polio outbreak in the Philippines, after 19 years. According to Chris Staines, head of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in the Philippines, he said that as many as 11 milion Filipino children under the age of five face a "high risk of disability and even death," because of the virus. We appeal to all parents to protect their children against the virus during this massive synchronized nationwide campaign." Apparently, in mid-September, t he Ph i l ippi ne s health department reported that a three-year old girl and a five-year old boy both tested positive for polio - the first confirmed cases since 2000. A single case of polio requires the government to automatically declare an outbreak. The polio virus was detected in sewage in the capital of Manila and the waterways in the city of Davao. the hometown
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of President Rodrigo Duterte. Following the report, the WHO warned that the country risks more cases of polio, unless it sharply steps up its vaccination of children under the age of five. Kate Kelland, a Health and Science correspondent of Reuters News outlet said that "polio's alarming comeback in the Philippines after 19 years, where there are two confirmed cases in places 900 miles (1,450 km) apart puts 11 million Filipino children at high risk of disability and even death." According to the WHO, "po-
lio is mainly transmitted by food, water or hands contaminated with human faeces containing the virus, so good hygiene is vital. The disease, which has no cure, can be prevented with multiple doses of a safe and effective vaccine. More than two billion children are protected against polio through these vaccines" the organization added. "Immunisation coverage in the Philippines for oral polio vaccines is 66 percent but needs to be 95 percent," WHO's Philippines rep- DOH Secretary Francisco T. Duque III signed a Memresentative, Rahindra Abeyasinghe orandum of Agreement (MOA) with Rotary International’s 10 Districts to heighten polio awareness and said. vaccination campaign in light of the reemergence Richard Gordon, a Duterte ally of poliomyelitis in the country. (Courtesy: Departand Chairman of the Philippine ment of Health) Red Cross, said in a statement that coverage and inadequate sanitation "local chapters of the organization are being mobilized to help in the mass and hygiene. Over time, as it is passed polio vaccination campaign targeting as between unimmunized people, it can regain the ability to cause the disease. many as 1.2 million children." The IFRC has released $336, 700 when the population is fully immunized (17.5m pesos) from its disaster relief with both oral and polio vaccine and fund to support the campaign in the inactivated polio vaccine, this kind of southern island of Mindanao and the transmission cannot take place. The gut immunity in people immunized with Metro Manila area. The polio outbreak is the third health oral polio vaccine stops the virus from emergency this year in the Philippines. being passed on. Full immunization In February, 2019, a measles out- therefore, protects against both vacbreak hit the country and as of May, cines derived and wild polio viruses." So far, numerous ways are being en2019, there were an estimated 477 deaths reported, mostly young chil- forced back home to prevent the spread dren. It was followed by the dengue of the virus: 1. Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and outbreak, which infected 271,480 patients from January to August 31 this environmental surveillance are being enhanced to detect the poliovirus; year, and killed at least 1, 107 people. 2. Field investigation is currently unThe WHO further explained that "vaccine-derived polioviruses are derway in Lanao Del Sur for example, rarely occurring forms of the polio- to define the geographic scope of the virus that have genetically changed virus and inform planning for outbreak from the attenuated (weakened) virus response including mass immunization contained in oral polio vaccine. They schedule; 3. The Department of Health (DOH) only occur when the vaccine virus is allowed to pass from person to person reinforced the recommendation that for a long time, which can only happen all children should be vaccinated acin places with limited immunization cording to the routine immunization
schedule; 4. WHO and its other partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) are supporting the Department of Health and local health authorities in their detailed investigations and supporting efforts to enhance surveillance, strengthen routine immunization, communicate risk to the public and implement outbreak response in line with internationally agreed outbreak response guidelines. WHO currently assesses the risk of international spread from the Philippines to be low. However, the risk of further spread within the Philippines is high, due to limited population immunity; coverage of bivalent oral polio vaccine (DPV) and inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) was at 66% and 41% (respectively in 2018) and suboptimal AFP surveillance. Finally, the WHO advises that " it is important that all countries, in particular those with frequent travel and contact with polio-affected countries and areas, strengthen surveillance for AFP cases in order to detect virus importation and to facilitate a rapid response. Counties, territories and other areas should maintain uniformly high routine immunization coverage to minimize the consequences of any possible polio virus introduction of transmission. Lastly, per the advice of the Emergency Committee at the International Health Regulations meeting, the international spread of the poliovirus remains a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). So, for those of you intending to spend the holidays with your loved ones back home, it is therefore advisable for you to get immunized against the polio virus. As the saying goes: "an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure." Take care and wishing you all a blessed THANKSGIVING holiday! CHEERS!
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Kanye West releases new album 'Jesus Is King' hoLLyWooD — Critically ac c l a i me d r app er, award-winning producer, fashion designer, Donald Trump supporter, Kim Kardashian's husband -messiah? Kanye West is a man who wears many hats -- including the Trump campaign's signature red MAGA cap -- but in recent months, he has shed his myriad personas to reveal himself as a born-again weaver of gospel and rap. After blowing past yet another release time for his long-anticipated album, West finally dropped "Jesus Is King" on Friday, coinciding with the release of its companion IMAX film of the same name. His new work paints a portrait of the artist as a saved man, coming in a year that's seen West tour with his impromptu "Sunday Service" performances, a church-esque concert series featuring gospel choirs. The IMAX film, which clocks in at approximately 30 minutes, shows a Sunday Service at Roden Crater in Arizona's Painted Desert. It primarily features static shots of a choir, and ends on West gently singing a rendition of his song "Street Lights," from 2008's "808s & Heartbreak," to a baby that appears to be his son Psalm. West's ninth studio album sees the mercurial artist who long imbued his rap with gospel further enmesh the two. Elements of the old Yeezy appear — clever rhymes, catchy beats, smart samples — but the artist decidedly tilts the balance toward music with a stronger message of evangelical salvation. "I been working for you my whole life / Told the devil that I’m goin' on a strike," West raps on “Hands On,” the ninth song on the 11-track album that features appearances from jazz saxophonist Kenny G and rapper Ty Dolla $ign.
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Some critics link West's biblical shift to his tabloid-perfect outbursts, brush with politics, and struggles with mental health in recent years. The Grammy-winning performer has openly discussed his battle with bipolar disorder, telling talk show host David Letterman this year: "I feel a heightened connection with the universe when I'm ramping up." "It's like a sprained brain, like having a sprained ankle. And if someone has a sprained ankle, you're not going to push on him more. With us, once our brain gets to a point of spraining, people do everything to make it worse." At a recent Sunday Service in Utah, West defended his decision to back Trump; last October, he delivered a lengthy soliloquy to a president who many deem racist, telling him he loved him to the dismay of many Democrats and fellow artists. On Thursday, he offered another explanation: "For the greatest artist in human existence to put a red hat on was God's practical joke to all liberals. Like, 'No! Not Kanye!'" In that wide-ranging interview aired with Apple Music, West also said a 10th, "Sunday Service" inspired album could drop on Christmas. Considering the shambolic "Jesus Is King" rollout, fans probably shouldn't plan a listening session under the tree just yet. "The more I am in service to God, I just clear my head and just wake up more empty every day and let God do the driving and just use me as he may," West said in the interview. "You make plans and God laughs." (Philstar.com) T:4.75”
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West's gospel-tinged rap underscores the complex relationship between two seemingly disparate strains of music rooted in black culture. The genre known as gospel rap emerged in the 1980s, not long after hip-hop itself, but stayed in underground circles and received little formal industry backing. Josef Sorett, a religion and African-American studies scholar, correlates the hiving off of gospel rap to the emergence of gangster rap, which sees artists boast of violence, misogyny and drug use. "There is a perception of hip-hop as being fundamentally opposed to religious tradition -- a distinction between the sacred and the profane," the Columbia University professor told AFP. But largely thanks to West and fellow Chicago artist Chance the Rapper, a new holy hip-hop has re-emerged in the mainstream. West's overt faith on his 2004 critically beloved hit "Jesus Walks" -- which featured gospel wails and martial beats -- did not prevent its play on non-Christian radio, marking a shift of sorts. After "Jesus Walks" but prior to West's revivalism, Chance had furthered the mainstreaming of gospel-influenced hip-hop with his much-touted 2016 mixtape "Coloring Book."
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Sorett sees West's efforts to "transcend boundaries" of genre as "less of a gospel aesthetic than maybe a broader sense of an artistic vision." "It seems to be a notion of personal spirituality -- what is often described as indicative of a new generation that is less tied to institutions or to politics, but to individually driven spirituality." Some critics have dismissed West's new direction as little more than marketing
Pixar trailer teases short film with Pinoy leads MANILA – Pixar has released a new trailer for SparkShorts, a collection of short films by the animation studio’s artists. One of the six films is “Float,” which features Filipino lead characters. Directed by Filipino-American Bobby Rubio, “Float” is about a father who discovers that his son can move through the air, making him different from other kids. It will be streamed on Disney+ starting on November 12. Get a glimpse of “Float” as well as the five other SparkShorts films in the trailer online. (ABS-CBN News)
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MANILA -- Bicol region’s Pandalivery -- a delivery service that is like a combination of Lazada and Grab Food -- began with almost nothing except a college student’s drive to start a business. “I started with just PHP500, using a Facebook page (as a platform), and my elder brother’s motorcycle (to deliver products),” Pandalivery Chief Executive Officer and founder, Jude Salvador Buelva, told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) in an interview. That was in 2017, when his parents did not like his idea that it took him six months to convince them to invest. In January 2018, the Pandalivery app was born, which he outsourced. Buelva described Pandalivery as a “minimized Lazada, but for the locals.” “It’s a localized platform, not just for the (app) users. It really helps the province, online store owners,” he said. One could purchase various items using the Pandalivery app -- from overthe-counter medicines, clothes from “ukay-ukay”, to groceries, and food. Pandalivery enables small businesses to have an app to expand their market and sell their products, he explained. At present, Pandalivery operates in the cities of Naga and Legazpi, but Buelva targets to roll this out soon in Daet, Camarines Sur. “We would like to uplift the provinces using our services,” he said. The third year IT student from Ateneo de Naga has 90 partners selling via the Pandalivery app. From being on his own and using his brother’s motorcycle, he now has 15 driver-partners and 10 dispatchers. He gets an average of 120 orders per day, too. Buelva said partner-drivers earn from commissions. “Some of them earn an average of PHP800, which is higher than our PHP300 local minimum wage,” he said. One could order via the Pandalivery
from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., for a minimum delivery charge of PHP35, depending on the distance. The items displayed on the app are those that are available in the store owner’s stock. The buyer could also choose the expected time of delivery. In case of a defect in the items purchased, Buelva said Pandalivery would pick these up and have these replaced by
the store owners. As part of customer service, the items will be delivered back to the buyers, free of charge, he said. Buelva was at the IdeaSpace event in Makati City last Tuesday, where Pandalivery and other startups showcased their products. “I joined the (IdeaSpace) community because I like to learn from them. I’m still a college student and I don’t have so much of an entrepreneurial mindset,” he said. The young entrepreneur said he would like to reach more provinces in the future, and give small businesses a chance to develop something without spending too much. He said those who would like to partner with Pandalivery may give him a call and see the details in Pandalivery’s website. “(At Pandalivery), we prioritize the locals. We aim to provide them with more affordable local retail products,” Buelva said. (PNA)
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sparring exercises with Ma, who wore the gloves. After hitting it out with Ma, Pacquiao faced the camera and said: “Floyd Mayweather, if you want a real fight, fight me.” “If you want an exhibition, my guy, my friend, Jack Ma will take care of you. The real Manny
team,” he added. Gloves up, Ma said: “Yeah, I’m ready. Any time, any place. Manny’s team is ready.” Whether or not the Filipino boxing legend’s intense sparring video with his billionaire buddy
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is just for show, Pacquiao’s latest jab at Mayweather has laready gotten a lot of attention. The video got almost at half a million likes on Monday, only eight hours after it was posted. (GMA News)
Samantha Kyle Catantan (right) celebrates with her coach, Rolando Canlas Jr., after her historic win.
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ilipino teen fencer Samantha Kyle Catantan made history when she won the gold medal in the Asian Under 23 Fencing Championships on Thursday night in Bangkok, Thailand. She was the first Filipino champion in the Asian U23 fencing tournament. The 17-year-old edged out Choi Yu Min of South Korea, 15-9, in the women’s individual foil final. “There are many world-class contenders in this competition with the likes of Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. But I know that Sam (Catantan) is also a contender to win the gold because of her high mental toughness,” Philippine fencing team coach Rolando Canlas Jr. told The Manila Times in an online interview. After outplaying four opponents in the earlier rounds, Catantan overcame hand cramps en route to beating Choi for the gold medal. Catantan came from behind to stun another South Korean, Choi Minseo, 15-14, in the semifinals after making short work of Malaysian bet Philippa Ong Jiyi, 15-4, in the quarterfinals. Seeded second out of 39 athletes, the 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games silver medalist crushed Thailand’s Natnicha Woravijit, 15-4, before escaping Chinese Taipei’s Chin Man Yang, 15-14, in round 16. “I just told her to play with no pressure and that this is our training for the SEA Games,” said Canlas. Catantan will compete in the biennial meet that will be hosted by the Philippines from November 30 to December 11. Catantan was ranked 16th cadet fencer in the world in April this year. She copped her second gold medal in the Asian competition as she led the Philippine team, together with Maxime Esteban, Justin Tinio and Wilhelmina Lozada, to a golden finish against Hong Kong last year at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The University Athletic Association of the Philippines juniors MVP from University of the East bagged a bronze medal in her category in the previous Asian Under 23 tilt. (The Manila Times)
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Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson want to move to Manila MANILA, Philippines — Unknown to many, Manila is among the first places where the Backstreet Boys first debuted in the ‘90s, before they became superstars and started the boyband trend. They then introduced themselves to Filipinos by performing “Get Down” in a Philippine noontime show.
Thus, during their packed “DNA World Tour” concert at the Mall of Asia Arena last Monday, the group that was originally formed in Orlando, Florida thanked their Filipino fans for supporting their music these past 25 to 26 years. “Manila, you’re incredible,” said group member Nick Carter. “I know it’s been a little while since we’ve been here, okay? But now that we’ve been back and we have a couple of days. I walked around town a little bit and I’m like, ‘You know what? I think I can actually live here!’,” he declared. “You know this place is
so cool, check it out! No, seriously. I think I had my favorite food in the entire world right here. I miss chicken adobo and bangus. And pork adobo. I was like, ‘You gonna have to drag me on the plane tomorrow because I’m not leaving Manila! We missed you so much!” added Nick, who described their Filipino fans as the “loudest singing crowd” they ever had. Fellow group member Kevin Richardson echoed Nick, saying that he also wants to move in. “Thank you, all you guys, for helping us create our legacy. But it’s not just the Backstreet Boys’ legacy, it’s
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The Backstreet Boys at the Manila leg of the 'DNA World Tour' in Manila as presented by MMI Live. Philstar.com/Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo all our legacies,” added Howie Dorough. “Unforgettable night, Manila. We love you,” the group declared on their Twitter account after the concert. (Philstar.com)
‘Joker’ now highest-grossing R-rated film of all time
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ince it’s opening earlier this month, “Joker” has been a powerhouse across the globe, passing the milestone $800 million mark, making it the highest grossing R-rated film of all time worldwide at $804.4 million and counting.
MANILA — Sarah Geronimo got the stamp of approval from Autism Society Philippines for her performance in the movie “Unforgettable.” The singer-actress was praised for doing “a wonderful job of portraying autism on screen.” “She captured their unwavering loyalty, singularity of purpose, and the depths of their distress! She met with young adults on the spectrum in preparing for her role. Teacher Cecile Sicam, co-founder of the Autism Society Philippines, served as a consultant during filming,” read the post on the Facebook page of Autism Society Philippines. The non-profit organization also thanked the people behind the movie for giving a “gift to the autism advocacy community.” Geronimo stars with a dog named Milo in “Unforgettable,” which opened in theaters last October 23. (ABS-CBN News)
Alive to fight another day': Gab Valenciano opens up about mental health after being hospitalized MANILA — "Alive to fight another day, alive in every single way." This was what Gab Valenciano wrote on Instagram this past week after revealing to his followers that he had spent six long days at a hospital for mental health reasons. Gab, who is the son of Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan, first shared a photo of him with his parents while resting, days after admitting to having bipolar disorder and clinical depression. He dubbed his parents his "pillars of peace, love, and strength," and thanked them for being there after just "one call." "There are no words, really. Yes, I have A LOT to reconstruct in my character, my habits and life in general, but you've always been there to guide me no matter what," he told them. He added: "The best parts of myself consist of your unconditional love. I love you both so very much. I pray that one day I could be just like you to my chil-
dren and that in the near future, it will be my turn to take care of you." Gab then penned a message for those who regularly feel suicidal and encouraged them to "fight with everything we've got." "I post stuff like this not for sympathy, but to show that choosing to fight is all we have, so might as well fight with everything we’ve got," he said. He also highlighted those who have been "fighting these invisible wars," and to those who support the cause of bringing mental health into the majority of the public's awareness. It was last week when Gab, in an interview with CNN Philippines, revealed that he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and clinical depression. "I isolated myself and kept it all in until one day it just exploded," he said. "And so that is why I am very open about it now because I do not want anybody to have to go through that." (ABS-CBN News)
The film’s impressive opening weekend totals made “Joker” the biggest October opener of all time in the US and worldwide, including the Philippines whose cumulative gross as of Oct. 26 is a whopping Php256 million. “Joker” has also surpassed “Shazam!” as Warner Bros. Philippines’ top-grossing release of 2019. Directed, co-written and produced by Todd Phillips, “Joker” is the filmmaker’s original vision of the infamous DC villain, an origin story infused with, but distinctly outside, the character’s more traditional mythologies. Phillips’ exploration of Arthur Fleck, who is indelibly portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, is of a man struggling to find his way in Gotham’s fractured society. Longing for
any light to shine on him, he tries his hand as a stand-up comic, but finds the joke always seems to be on him. Caught in a cyclical existence between apathy and cruelty and, ultimately, betrayal, Arthur makes one bad decision after another that brings about a chain reaction of escalating events in this gritty, allegorical character study. (The Manila Bulletin)
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ringing culture into this generation has become a lot more interesting and IG-worthy. These three cool spots push culture further through tourism. And the good news is, they’re accessible via the train.
The Den is a chill hangout spot in Escolta, Manila.
Those whose vibe is more on the chill side and want to immerse in the city’s history, Escolta is the place to be in. The famous Manila street, accessible through the Carriedo LRT1 station, is full of old heritage sites anyone can check out. After a long walk, take a break and hang out at The Den in the First United Building for a shot of good local coffee. Those looking for museums to drop in during a rainy day definitely have some fine options around the city. The Bahay Tsinoy in Intramuros, a short distance from the Central LRT-1 station, is home to the KaiEverything is upside down at this quirky museum in Pasay.
Sorsogon folk dancers groove their way to Guinness record books Courtesy of the Department of Tourism-Philippines FB page.
MANILA—Sorsogon set a Guinness World Record for the “largest Filipino folk dance” on Thursday, during the conclusion of the 2019 Kasanggayahan Festival. According to the Department of Tourism, 7,127 dancers from the province took part in the performance to bag the first Guinness Record for such category. Gov. Chiz Escudero and spouse-actress Heart Evangelista led the traditional Bicolano dance of love and courtship concluding the Kasanggayahan, an annual month-long commemoration of Sorsogon as a province. (ABS-CBN News)
sa-Angelo King Heritage Center, a museum that documents the history and contributions of the ethnic Chinese to the Philippine history. Love museum? This quirky one in Pasay, called Upside Down Museum offers hours of fun and lots of awesome and hilarious photo opportunities. Get down at the Vito Cruz LRT-1 station and make your way to this whimsical place that’s exactly as advertised—everything is upside down. This guide is part of ikotMNL, a tourism program launched by Light Rail Manila Corporation in 2018 in partnership with the Department of Tourism, tour operators, and local government units. It aims to connect foreign and local travelers to Manila’s rich history, cultural heritage, and top food destinations by riding the LRT-1 to areas such as Intramuros, Binondo, Quiapo, and many more. (Manila Standard) Bahay Tsinoy in Intramuros, Manila is home to the Kaisa-Angelo King Heritage Center a museum that documents the history and contributions of the ethnic Chinese to the Philippine history.
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here’s a certain satisfaction that comes from building things that you get to use every day and a fence is a great starting project. Easy to do even for a beginner, building a wood fence requires few tools or skills. Building your own can also, of course, save you some serious cash! Just get started with Step 1 below to build your own fence. Ensuring Success
1. Check on any local restrictions. It’s important to check that your fence is not illegal before you build it! If there are any restrictions on fences in your neighborhood or in your city, then all your hard work can be torn down. Check with your local planning department and neighborhood association before you get too far into the process. 2. Apply for a permit. Most cities require a building permit in order to place a fence. Get one to ensure that both you and your fence are safe! Many electrical, gas and sewer lines, as well as water mains are buried at the levels you will be digging to. When you apply for a permit, you should also call 811 to request that your local utility companies come out to the site and mark any areas where pipes and wires are located. This will help to ensure the safety of your project. 3. Choose your materials. You’ll want to be sure that you’re using wood that will last a long time, right? If you use the best woods and treat them well, a wood fence can
last 20 years or more. But choose the wrong wood and your fence might only make it 5 years. Consult with your local lumberyard to find the best wood for your area, but treated woods are usually your best option. 4. Decide on a style. There are also lots of different styles of wood fences. Do some research before you start so that you don’t end up with builder’s remorse! There are picket, lattice, concave, convex, board on board, shadowbox, privacy, and many other styles with just as many variations within each style. Each style also has specifics of how the fence should be built and how the boards should be placed. The information in this article is general and can apply broadly to many fence styles, but you might want to find specifics on your fence style to compliment these instructions.
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1. Find your property line. Determine where your property line is before you start, so that you don’t accidentally go over. Best advice is
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to hire a Registered Land Surveyor in your home state to mark the property line for you before you begin construction. Your city or town usually does not keep very detailed records of your property’s boundary information. GIS (geographic information system) maps and Assessors maps are highly inaccurate when it comes to property boundaries. You can search for Property\ Survey Pins on your property. These are also located on corners of a lot. Just because an old fence or other “assumed” property boundary was\is in place that does not always mean that it is correct. 2. Decide on the height. Choose a fence height before getting too far into the project. Six foot is normal for a privacy fence, a livestock fence four feet high is usually sufficient, and picket fences are often three feet high. Fence height is important in the early stages, as Lowe’s it determines things like post hole depth. Most cities have a height you staked. The posts will need to be ordinance, so be sure to check this buried at least 33% as deep as they before you choose your fence height. are tall (example: an 8’ high fence 3. Stake the corner locations. needs a hole 2.5’ deep), so your hole Place stakes at the corners roughly will need to be at least that depth where you wish your fence to go. plus a few extra inches. 4. Square the corners. Tie string The hole should be wide enough around the stakes and run the string that there is room around the post between stakes. Use a square or when you put it in. square-level to make sure that the Because soil conditions vary, and corners” where our stakes are placed the height of the fence, the type of are squared (the two sides form a fencing, and other factors must be 90° angle). considered in determining how deep You can also square the corners the post should be, you will have to by measuring the strings. Measure calculate the hole depth for yourself. 3’ on one side and 4’ on the other. If 7. Place your posts. Place 3-4” the distance between the two marks of gravel at the bottom of the hole. (diagonally) is equal to 5’, then the Place the post in the hole and get it corner is square. into alignment. Check to make sure 5. Stake the middle posts. Measthat the corners are still square, ure out lengths of 8’ or less along use a post leveler to make sure it is the strings once you’ve square your straight, and make sure it is sitting corners and stake those locations to at the correct height. indicate the location for your sup8. Pour the concrete footing. port posts. Carefully holding your post in place, You generally want to take the topour in instant concrete until the tal distance and divide it by 8 but if hole is 2/3 full. Add water to the top you have a length of fence that is not and use a stirring stick to mix the cedivisible by 8, you’ll need to break it ment. Prop the post into place (stadown into smaller sections. For exbilize using temporary nailed boards ample, a 24’ fence would need 2 midif necessary) and allow the concrete dle posts to create the three 8’ secto set following the manufacturer’s tions, but a 25’ fence would need 3 instructions. middle posts at 6.25’ for each section 9. Fill with dirt. Fill any remainin order to look even and be strucder of the hole with dirt once the turally sound. concrete has set. To find the length and number for 10. Add a builder’s or mason’s odd fence lengths, go up to the next line. Pull a builder’s line from one number of posts and then divide the end post to the other, at an equal total length of the fence by the numheight above the ground, preferably ber of resulting sections. at the top of the post (if your posts 6. Dig the holes. Use a post-hole were placed correctly). This will help digger to dig holes at the locations you keep the height of the fence the
same along the way. 11. Add on your support boards. Cut 2x4 rails (or horizontal support boards) to the appropriate length to reach between the centers of the posts. If you can, use a single rail for the entire length of the fence section. Rails should be no more than 24” apart, so most fences will have 2-3 rails. Attach the rails using decking screws. 12. Add your privacy boards. With your support boards in place, you can attach your pickets (vertical boards, also called privacy boards). There are many different styles and ways of doing this, depending on how you want your fence to look. The most basic is a board on board fence, where the fence boards are nailed (using a nail gun, nailed at the support boards) with the distance of less than one board between them. Place the first board up and then use a level to “plumb” (vertical level) the board. Then, nail or screw the board in place. Use a spacer and then place the next board. Use the level periodically to check that it is “plumb.” These boards are usually 1X6 rough sawn lumber but you can buy other pre-cut fencing boards as well. If nailing the boards by hand, use 8d spiral shank galvanized nails. 13. Treat the boards. Once you’re done, you will want to treat the boards to increase the longevity of your fence. You can paint your fence, stain it, or simply apply a weather-proofing finish to keep your fence looking great for years to come. Enjoy! (wikihow.com)
How selective breeding has altered dogs’ behavior By Maria Cohut Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio
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their guard a lot more. So where do these differences in behavior — and in functional traits, such as a keen sense of smell — originate? A new study — the first author of which is Erin Hecht, an assistant professor at Harvard University, in Cambridge, MA — found that the differences in behavior specific to particular dog breeds correspond to variations in brain network structures among the breeds.
or centuries, humans have bred dogs for specific traits or behaviors, developing breeds with a wide array of “specializations,” from companionship to herding or scent hunting. A new study shows that this selectiveness has led to distinctive dog breeds with distinctive brains. Brain differences tied to different behaviors According to the American Kennel Club, For the current study — the findings of there are more than 340 breeds of dogs which appear in The Journal of Neuroscience worldwide, each with distinctive traits and — the researchers analyzed MRI scans of the behaviors. brains of 62 purebred dogs belonging to 33 difFrom prehistoric times to the present ferent breeds. day, humans have bred dogs for fun and These breeds were: basset hound, beagle, companionship, for their beauty and elebichon frise, border collie, Boston terrier, gance, or to help with tasks. boxer, bulldog, Cavalier King The original role of Alaskan malamutes and Siberian huskies, for instance, was to pull sleds, while that of beaday Medical News To gles and dachshunds was to track prey. Both huskies and malamutes are double-coated, which allows them to regulate body temperature in sub-zero temperatures, and both beagles and dachshunds have a keen sense of smell, which allows them to detect the distinctive smells of other animals. While it is clear that breeding has aimed to select the traits best suited for particular environments or tasks, the selection has focused not just on physiological and functional characteristics, but also on specific behaviors. This has resulted in, for example, Charles spaniel, cocker spandogs bred for companionship being adaptiel, dachshund, Doberman pinscher, English able and ready to make friends, and others pointer, German short haired pointer, goldoriginally bred for sentinel work being on en retriever, greyhound, Jack Russell terrier,
keeshond, Labrador retriever, Lhasa apso, Maltese, miniature schnauzer, Old English sheepdog, pit bull, Siberian husky, silky terrier, springer spaniel, standard poodle, Weimaraner, Welsh corgi, West Highland white terrier, wheaten terrier, whippet, and Yorkshire terrier. The researchers also classified these breeds into 10 groups, according to “behavioral specialization,” as given by the American Kennel Club. These were: 1. scent hunting: basset hound, beagle, dachshund 2. companionship: bichon frise, Boston terrier, bulldog, Cavalier King Charles spaniel, keeshond, Maltese, Yorkshire terrier 3. herding: border collie, Old English sheepdog, Welsh corgi, wheaten terrier 4. vermin control: Boston terrier, dachshund, Jack Russell terrier, miniature schnauzer, silky terrier, West Highland white terrier, wheaten terrier, Yorkshire terrier 5. sport fighting: Boston terrier, boxer, bulldog, pit bull 6. sentinel work: boxer, Doberman pinscher, keeshond, Lhasa apso, wheaten terrier 7. police work: boxer, Doberman pinscher 8. bird retrieval: cocker spaniel, English pointer, German short haired pointer, golden retriever, Labrador retriever, springer spaniel, standard poodle 9. sight hunting: greyhound, Weimaraner, whippet 10. war: boxer, Doberman pinscher The researchers inferred that differences in behavior were directly related to differences in brain anatomy because, they explain, if it were not, “variation should be randomly distributed across [brain] regions.” Instead, as the MRI scans indicated, there were differences in the same, distinct brain net-
works among different species, suggesting that they might correspond to differences in selected behaviors. First, however, the researchers had to identify distinct, primarily independent brain regions in order to see whether they differed among breeds. They were able to pinpoint six: one “relevant for social bonding to humans,” one supporting conscious responses to tastes and smells, one relevant to moving through the environment, one likely “involved in action and interaction,” a region associated with affective processes linked to fear as well as to mating and aggression, and one tied to the processing of smells and visual stimuli. “Having identified these six networks, we then investigated their relationship to the dog phylogenetic [evolutionary] tree,” the authors explain in their study paper. “We found that the majority of changes that occur in these components take place in the tree’s terminal branches (i.e., individual breeds),” they continue. This means that, among breeds, differences in these networks corresponded to differences in behavior. “In all six of the regionally covarying networks we found, significant correlations were found with at least one behavioral specialization. Associations between brain networks and related behavioral specializations are apparent,” the authors write. The researchers also offer some examples, noting that breeds specialized in scent hunting have a better developed network that supports conscious responses to smells. In their conclusion, the investigators note: “These findings strongly suggest that humans have altered the brains of different breeds of dogs in different ways through selective breeding.” (medicalnewstoday.com)
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Bibingka Espesyal DELICIOUS Bibingka you can easily make at home! Topped with salted eggs, cheese, and grated coconut, this classic Filipino rice cake is the ultimate Christmas treat! Because the BER months are here and the holiday season has officially started, nothing says Filipino Christmas better than this Filipino native cake, right?
INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup sugar banana leaves 2 cups rice flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups coconut milk 2 eggs, beaten 2 salted eggs, peeled and sliced lengthwise 2 ounces cream cheese, sliced thinly (you can substitute kesong puti or queso de bola)
Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time35 mins
For Toppings margarine or butter, softened Grated mature coconut Sugar to taste
What is Bibingka Bibingka is a classic Filipino delicacy that’s especially popular during the Christmas season. Sold outside of churches during the nine-day Misa de Gallo, it’s commonly enjoyed after the Mass as breakfast or as a midday snack with a cup of hot chocolate or salabat (ginger drink). Similar to putong bigas, traditional bibingka is made with galapong. Rice grains are first soaked in water overnight to ferment and soften, ground using stone mills into a thick paste. The resulting rice dough is combined with water or coconut milk to form a batter and baked in banana-lined terra cotta pot until set and nicely charred. These specialized clay pots function like an oven, using hot coals positioned both on top and at the bottom as the heat source. The rice cakes in their basic form are a simple mixture of galapong and water, but can be made extra special with added beaten eggs, sliced salted duck eggs, and cheese. They’re usually eaten hot or warm with margarine spread on top along with a generous sprinkling of grated coconut.
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Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 519IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 2mg
DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, combine the yeast, warm water, and 1/8 teaspoon sugar. Stir well and let stand for about 5 minutes or until foamy. 2. Rinse the banana leaves under warm water and wipe off any dirt or grit. Using the scissors, trim any thick edge and cut into circles large enough to cover bottom and sides of the pan. 4. Quickly pass and heat banana leaves over stove flames for a few seconds or until just softened. Line the pans, making sure the leaves are intact with no rips. 5. In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, the remaining sugar, and salt. Whisk together until well blended. 6. Add the yeast mixture and coconut milk, Stir into
Pork Pineapple Supreme PORK pineapple supreme is similar to sweet and sour pork. The taste is also a bit sweet and sour because of the pineapple juice and tidbits. The only difference on this dish is, the pork is fried without breading and does not have vinegar and sugar which will have a stronger sour and sweet taste. Cooking this dish is simple and quick. So if you are in a hurry to cook a pork dish, this is a good one to try.
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a smooth, thin batter. Let the batter stand for about 3 to 4 hours. 7. Add the beaten eggs and stir until blended. 8. Pour the batter into the prepared pans up to 3/4 full. Arrange sliced salted eggs and cream cheese slices on top. 9. Bake in a 400 F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. If desired, place under the broiler for about 1 minute or until nicely charred. 10. Remove from the heat and spread margarine or butter on top. Garnish with grated coconut and sprinkle with sugar to taste. Serve hot. (kawalingpinoy.com)
INGREDIENTS
Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1 hour
1 kilo pork (cut to 1 inch cube) 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 large onion, peeled and cubed 2 Tbsp soy sauce 1 small can pineapple tidbits, reserve juice 1/2 cup water 1 tsp MSG or vetsin Salt to taste 1 Tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in 3 Tbsp water) 1 Tbsp catsup 1 small bell pepper, cubed few stalks of spring onion, cut to 1½ inch-long DIRECTIONS 1. Fry the pork and garlic together in butter. Brown a little and add the onion. After 3 minutes, season with soy sauce. 2. Stir for another 3 minutes, then pour in the pineapple juice (drained from tidbits) and ½ cup water. 3. Add the MSG and salt. Cover and simmer over low fire until tender. 4. Thicken the sauce with the dissolved cornstarch. 5. Add the catsup, pineapple tidbits, and bell peppers. When the dish boils, remove immediately from pan. Garnish with spring onion.
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‘Tawa-tawa’: Herbal supplement that can help fight dengue MANILA, Philippines — Here comes the rain again and with the wet season arises prevalence of dengue. This year alone, the Philippines has reached one of the highest numbers of dengue cases in Southeast Asia. As of September, there have been a total of 229,736 dengue cases, with 958 of these resulting in deaths. This has prompted the Department of Health (DOH) to declare a national dengue epidemic to boost public awareness and vigilance against the viral disease. For centuries, our forefathers managed dengue by drinking a decoction of a local herb known as tawa-tawa or gatas-gatas, scientifically known as Euphorbia hirta. This tea is traditionally used to arrest the symptoms of dengue and hasten recovery from the viral infection. Once regarded as snake oil by scientists, research conducted in recent years by multiple laboratories in Southeast Asia, India, and China, are all in agreement that tawa-tawa possesses potent antiviral compounds and antithrombocytopenic (platelet increasing) activity that helps in treating dengue patients. In a recent study conducted by Herbanext Laboratories under the Tuklas Lu-
nas Program of the Department of Science and Technology, local researchers were able to show definitively that a standardized and concentrated form of tawa-tawa extract with a high content of specific flavonoids significantly increases blood platelet count in an Steemit animal model. One of the key anti-dengue compounds, which can be found abundantly in tawa-tawa, and is present in trace amounts in many common fruits, herbs, and vegetables, is known as quercetin. The product of this research is now an FDA registered product—the Daily Apple Tawa-tawa Herbal Food Supplement. Compared to the traditional decoction where there is no clear preparation
Scientists may be getting closer to creating a universal flu vaccine
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By Maria Cohut, Ph.D. Fact checked by Isabel Godfrey
e already have vaccines that prevent influenza, but there is a catch. Specialists have to keep creating vaccines that target specific flu strains if they want this preventive strategy to be effective. Can scientists create one flu vaccine to rule them all?
Is a universal flu vaccine on the way?
Influenza — which people commonly refer to as “the flu” — is one of the most widespread illnesses worldwide. Two virus strains — influenza virus strain A and strain B — are responsible for the flu. This disease has led to between 9.3 million and 49 million estimated cases of illness each year since 2010 in the United States alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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As there are different viral strains, and each strain has many different subtypes, doctors must administer the correct vaccine each time. They need to use one that targets the specific strains and subtypes that are circulating in the population for this preventive approach to be successful. So far, there has been no “universal vaccine” that can target all influenza viruses effectively. But are researchers getting closer to developing one? A team of investigators from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, NY — in collaboration with colleagues from other institutions — has come up with a new approach that could change how scientists think about targeting viruses. This approach may also, in the future, provide a pathway to the universal flu vaccine, as the researchers suggest in the study paper that they recently published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
‘Moving toward a universal flu vaccine’ Prof. Peter Palese and Prof. Flori-
an Krammer led the researchers, who turned their attention to hemagglutinin, a protein that is present on the surface of flu viruses and directs them toward host cells, which they then infect. Hemagglutinin has two components: one called a “head,” which differs from strain to strain, and one called a “stalk,” which varies less among viral strains. On the basis of these characteristics, the researchers decided to try to develop a vaccine that would target the stalk of hemagglutinin, which is less variable. For this purpose, they worked with a protein variant called a “chimeric hemagglutinin” (cHA). In a phase I clinical trial — for which they recruited healthy adults — the investigators tested several different cHA based vaccination regimens to determine which ones could stimulate the human body to produce antibodies that would be able to protect against flu in general. One of these approaches — “a single vaccination with an adjuvanted chimeric haemagglutinin-based [inactivated influenza virus vaccine],” as the researchers describe it — was successful in activating antibodies that fight several different types of flu virus. “The vaccine induced a broad antibody response, which was not only cross-reactive for currently circulating human influenza virus but also to avian and bat influenza virus subtypes,” notes Prof. Krammer. “It was surprising to find that the inactivated formulation with adjuvant induced a very strong anti-stalk response already after the prime, suggesting that one vaccination might be enough to induce protection against pandemic influenza viruses yet to arise,” he adds. “The results indicate that we are moving toward a universal influenza virus vaccine, but these are still interim results. Additional results will be available upon completion of the study at the end of 2019.” The researchers also disclose that they received a grant for the current study from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and that GlaxoSmithKline provided some of the materials (vaccines and adjuvants) that they used. Crucial financial support also came from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. (medicalnewstoday.com)
method and dosing, the Daily Apple Tawa-tawa Herbal Food Supplement has been scientifically formulated in capsule form, to be taken at a dose of one to two capsules three times daily before meals.
Being in concentrated form, no more than six capsules are required per day for a 60-kg adult. When desired, the product may also be dissolved in a tablespoon of sweetened water and taken as such. The earlier Daily Apple Tawa-tawa is taken as a supplement by dengue patients, the faster the recovery will be and the less the time will be spent in the hospital. Confirmation of dengue infection should be administered only by medical professionals. Once dengue contraction is confirmed, patients must submit themselves to standard hospital care and stay well hydrated.
Generika Drugstore, the Philippines’ pioneer in retail of generic medicines, responds to the dengue epidemic by partnering with Herbanext Laboratories to become the first national drugstore chain in the country to carry the Daily Apple Tawa-tawa Herbal Food Supplement. Available initially in select branches of Generika Drugstore in areas where the dengue epidemic is severe, the Daily Apple Tawa-tawa Herbal Food Supplement can be purchased in bottles of 30s at P450. To keep dengue at bay, let us support DOH’s 4S in its dengue prevention campaign: Search and destroy – Look for and get rid of stagnant water in your area as this is the breeding site of mosquitos. Self-protection measures – Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts and don’t forget to use a mosquito repellent daily. Seek early consultation – Don’t hesitate to see a doctor if you feel or see a family member with dengue symptoms such as sudden, high fever, severe headaches, pain behind the eyes, severe joint and muscle pain, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and skin rash, which appear two to five days after the onset of fever. Support fogging/spraying – Contact your local healthcare center or local government to conduct fogging or spraying in hotspot areas to prevent an impending outbreak. Stay healthy and safe from dengue. Remember to practice the 4S of dengue prevention and consult a doctor if you have any of its symptoms.
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Mövenpick Boracay one of Asia’s finest wedding destinations
Mövenpick Boracay has a professional team that provides a full range of wedding services, from the ceremony down to the accommodations.
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övenpick Resort and Spa Boracay has been named as one of Asia’s best beach wedding destinations in the prestigious Hitchbird Wedding Awards 2019. It received a “Highly Commendable” rating in the Best Destination Wedding Venue in the Philippines category. As a wedding destination, the resort boasts a professional team that provides a full range of wedding settings and services.
Luxury resort to open in Siquijor
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he mystical, almost unspoiled island of Siquijor will soon be the home of a super luxury resort. Built within a 20-hectare property, the 250-room Adama Resort Siquijor, opening in 2020, boasts its own private white sand cove Soon-to-open luxury resort Adama in Siquijor features expertly designed rooms.
Couples can exchange their vows on the private beach at Punta Bunga Cove, which can accommodate 200 people and is blessed with stunning sunsets, or in the resort’s lush landscaped gardens, next to the cascading multi-level swimming pool. The resort’s chefs can create mouth-watering meals to suit every post-ceremony reception, presented in a choice of buffet and à la carte formats, including live cooking stations.
and top-notch amenities that highlight the beauty of the province. The master plan includes a central foyer that highlights the island’s natural scenery; rooms that are expertly designed to take advantage of natural light enhanced by the use of relaxing earth tone colors; and luxury cabanas beside Siquijor beach’s crystal clear waters. These masterfully designed amenities will be complemented by an exclusive butler service. The new development marks 8990 (HOUSE) subsidiary 8990 Leisure and Resorts’ first venture in the luxury resort category. According to 8990 Leisure and Resorts president Lowell Yu, the pioneering development will tap the relatively undiscovered tourism potential of Siquijor island whose natural landscape can rival some of the most popular tourism destinations in the country. He adds that Siquijor’s pristine reefs, white sand beaches, and its reputation as a mystical island has captured the imagination of tourists who have visited the province. Located in the Central Visayas region, Siquijor boasts virgin white sand coastline, clear turquoise waters, pristine reefs, and enchanting waterfalls and caves which offer a more exclusive and exciting version of a getaway. During the Spanish colonial peri-
Meanwhile, the highly-skilled pastry chefs craft amazing wedding cakes. Entertainment ranges from live bands to top DJs. With a total of 312 rooms, suites, and villas, the resort can host every guest under one roof. The indulgent 370-square-meter Sol Marina Villa, which features a private pool, is ideal for wedding nights and honeymoons. Sagay Spa takes care of brides’ wellness and beauty needs. (Manila Standard)
The resort boasts its own private white sand beach.
od, Spaniards called it Isla de Fuego (Island of Fire) due to the warm glow from the fireflies in the molave trees. Adama Resort Siquijor is the first of the 10 new hotels and resorts of 8990 (HOUSE), which are expected to be completed before 2023. (Manila Standard) Adama Resort Siquijor’s pavilion highlights the island’s natural scenery.
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Miss Universe 2019 to be held in Atlanta in December
MANILA – The Miss Universe 2019 pageant finally has a date and venue. Catriona Gray is set to pass on her crown at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia on December 8 (US time), according to a post on the Miss Universe social media accounts on Friday. The show will be aired live on Fox TV as well as in Spanish on Telemundo, with ticket prices to be announced soon. Gazini Ganados will represent the Philippines in Miss Universe this year, eyeing a back-to-back victory after Gray’s win in 2018. The country has consistently landed in the Top 10 of the international pageant, starting with Venus Raj in 2010. (ABS-CBN News)
Pinoy farmer’s cocoa Pinoy winner in Germany’s EyeEm beans named among 2019 photography competition best in the world
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Farmer Jose Saguban, more known as Mang Jose. Photo from the Facebook page of Auro Chocolate
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ilipino photographer Marlon Villaverde from Lucban, Quezon, has won the 2019 EyeEm Awards (photojournalist category) for his “Mahal na Senyor” or “Image of the dead Christ” photo. EyeEm Awards is considered the world’s biggest photography competition, joined this year by about a million photographers from several parts of the world. For EyeEm 2019, photographers –pro or non-pro –were allowed to send in entries under 10 categories, including: The mobile photographer, The traveller, The street photographer, The great outdoors, The minimalist, The portraitist, The architect, The creative, The foodie, and The photojournalist. Marlon said his winning
Filipino farmer has been recognized in the prestigious Salon du Chocolat or the International Cocoa Awards. Jose Saguban won the main award for Top 15 best cacao beans in the world, finishing second in the ganda ng kanyang pamilya, may passion sa cacao. Doon kami nag-umpisa na Asia Pacific region. Saguban, known as “Mang Jose,” was present during makipagtrabaho sa kanila para mag-improve ‘yung kalidad ng kanilang cacao,” the awarding ceremony in Paris, France. He said this is his first time to go abroad. “First time ko. Masaya ako, kabado ako. Nagpapasalamat ako sa Panginoon, sinusuwerte ako sa cacao beans,” he said. A native of Paquibato, Davao, Saguban is a farming partner of the homegrown brand Auro Chocolate. Kelly Go, co-founder and managing director of Auro Chocolate, said it was Mang Jose’s passion for cocoa beans that convinced Jose Saguban was present during the Salon du Chocolat awarding ceremony them to work with him. in Paris, France. Photo from the Facebook page of Auro Chocolate “Nakita namin na ang
photo was taken in Lucban, Quezon during a procession of the image of the “Mahal na Senyor” (or the image of the dead Christ) on a Good Friday of the Catholics’ Lenten tradition. He said his victory is one big day in his life he will never forget, adding that he offered his triumph for his town and the whole country.
(GMA News)
she said. Government officials are likewise proud of Saguban and Auro Chocolate’s latest achievement. “It’s really the time for the people to know – especially people back home – na when it comes to chocolate, our cocoa beans, we’re top-class,” said Theresa Lazaro, Philippine ambassador to France and Monaco. “We are very happy because we’re now in the center of all these chocolates all over the world.” Agriculture Undersecretary Waldo Carpio, for his part, believes that the Philippines’ participation in the International Cocoa Awards will help boost the country’s economy. Other Filipino brands showcased in the event include Malagos Chocolate, Theo and Philo, Kablon Farms, Coscao, Guilang Tableya, Nutri Rich, Coco Dolce, MS3, Tablea, and Co Chocolat. (ABS-CBN News)
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the Lady of Balete Drive
t was only after WWII when spooky stories about New Manila began to circulate. Foremost among these stories was the so-called “White Lady of Balete Drive.” Linggoy Araneta Alcuaz, whose family lived in a beautiful Pre-War house with gardens at Campanilla Street, off Balete Drive, mentioned in his column for globalbalita. com that his friend, Ricky Recto, had identified the “White Lady” as the unfortunate Elena Recto Garchitorena, daughter of Tomas Garchitorena of Tigaon, Camarines Sur and Maria Cristina “Nena” Silos Recto who was the daughter of Senator Claro M. Recto by his first wife, Angeles Silos. They were residents of Balete Drive. Elena was only nineteen when she died in a vehicular accident in 1949 while on a joyride with friends. Her restless spirit is said to appear constantly along Balete Drive, hitching rides with unsuspecting motorists or hailing taxicabs, sitting on the backseats of cars, then disappearing into thin air. Dr. Felix Ochoa Cortes and Amparo de Keyser Residence at 55 Broadway Avenue cor. 12th Street was one of the earliest houses along Broadway Ave., New Manila. After many years of being shuttered, the house is currently undergoing renovations. Photo by Lito Ligon.
War Era Spanish Mediterranean Style villa which was said to have been built as a resthouse for the Jesuit Order. The Jesuits originally owned the lands acquired by Doña Magdalena from the American Colonial Era government. It was later acquired by the prominent dentist, Dr. Jose N. Lerma, a Stanford University graduate who had a clinic at the chic Perez-Samanillo Building along Escolta. A bachelor who was an avid art and antique collector, he had Villa Caridad refurbished by Alejandro Yelab Caudal and his relative, Domingo Lerma, who was also involved in the design of Villa Victoneta, the opulent Pre-War mansion of Salvador Araneta and his wife, Victoria Ledesma Lopez. (ABS-CBN News)
The legend of the White Lady of Balete Drive was filmed most notably in Peque Gallaga’s Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive (1988), starring Zsa Zsa Padilla as the beautiful white lady who lures a handsome young man, played by Richard Gomez, to her haunted mansion peopled by spirits from the distant past. Combining the storylines of the White Lady of Balete Drive and the phantom Tupperware party which was said to have first appeared in an issue of the Martial Law Era Philippines Daily Express in 1972, Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive was filmed on location at the fabled Villa Caridad along Broadway Avenue, a Pre-
Feature All Saints’ Day: When tomb becomes a bedroom
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BALANGA City, Bataan: The love of a mother apparently has no bounds, no limits, as they say. Such devotion a businesswoman continues to show to her son, who died almost 10 years ago. Every All Saints’ Day, Lilia Angeles, 62, of Balanga City, transforms the mausoleum of her son Jayson into a bedroom. From the outside, the mausoleum
looks like a typical one among rows of other stunning tombs at the Eternal Shrine Memorial Park in the city. Inside, Jayson’s burial vault is surrounded by throw pillows, a sofa, toy
cars and a picture of the deceased above a cabinet. The mausoleum’s glass sliding doors are adorned with beautiful flowing curtains. It has its own toilet. “Syempre sa pagmamahal, dahil gusto ko maging maganda, maayos para kahit nasa kabilang buhay na siya, nararamdaman niya ang aming pagmamahal, suporta sa kanya sa lahat ng bagay (We love him, I want him to know that even if he is not with us anymore, we continue to support and love him),” Angeles said when asked why she turns the tomb of her son into a bedroom. She added, “Para panay naming maalaala ang kanyang mga araw na nakasama namin siya (We also want to recall the days when he was still with us).” When asked when she would continue remembering her son the way she does, Angeles answered, “Hangga’t kaya ko (As long as it takes).” The mother and her only daughter could not control their emotion, saying, “We love you Kuya (Big Brother) Jay!” Jay or Jayson Aquino Angeles died on Dec. 13, 2009 or three days before he would have turned 28 years old on December 16. He was buried on December 17. Comments are posted instantaneously through the use of the FindShare login system. If you want to remain anonymous, please select a screen name upon login. (TMT)
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855-230-1547 Andrew Marilla Christian Marilla Sales & Leasing Finance Manager
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