VOL. XXVIII NO. 42 LOS ANGELES
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THE LEADING SOURCE OF NEWS AND INFORMATION FOR FELLOW FILIPINO-AMERICANS
PINOYS IN LA LAUNCH CENSUS COmPLETE COUNT COmmITTEE
Holding a string of foil balloons that reads: “Kabilang Tayo,” Filipino american youth join government and community leaders in a pictorial at the end of the complete count committee launch at the Unidad Park in los angeles. Photo by aBnER galino
Central Valley investment booms but leaves workers behind By maRK HEdin | Ethnic media Services FRESno – California boasts the world’s fifth-largest economy, with Central Valley’s agricultural exports a key driver. In the state’s continuous economic growth, only the Bay Area has been able to keep up with or outpace the per capita
growth of Central Valley’s Gross Domestic Product index. But beneath all that economic activity and seeming prosperity lies another, harsher reality: The Central Valley consistently experiences some of the worst CENTRAL VALLEY
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JUAN KARLOS, the Philippine singer/composer behind the hit song “Buwan” (popularly known as Dilaw na Buwan) poses with Los Angeles local singer/host GG Star before a concert at popular Filipino bar and restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by BOBBY CRISOSTOMO
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a coUnTY program that ensures families are receiving child abuse prevention support services, an academy that improves patient care through process improvements, and a project that discovered 43 new species that live in Los Angeles took home the prestigious Gold, Silver and Bronze Eagle Awards at the 33rd Annual Productivity and Quality Awards (PQA) ceremony held yesterday at the Music Center. These projects were singled out among the “Top 10” PRODUCTIVITY
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lEadERS and members of non-profit organizations, student clubs, community and elected leaders recently launched (october 12) the “Filipino complete count community of los angeles county” at the Unidad Park in downtown los angeles. The launch was in line with the unified efforts of the community to ensure that every Filipino is counted in the 2020 Census. “This is very exciting. Maganda ang at-
ing kick off under the PWC, SIPA, FASGI and our young folks. We are specifically targeting the young people. We want to involve them in empowering the community by having a full and accurate count,” PINOYS IN LA
Korean Air to start flying LAX-Clark on Oct. 25 By aBnER galino and JoY maRino
THE Korean Air will start flying the Los Angeles and Clark Freeport Zone (LAX-CLARK) as a daily route starting on October 25, 2019. And there will also be two daily flights for the Los Angeles-Manila routes (in the morning and in the evening). In a presentation held at the Philippine Department of Tourism office in Los Angeles, Korean Air sales account executive Ellen Hwang said passengers could get to enjoy touring the beautiful city of Incheon from the airport at no cost to them. "Coming back from Manila KOREAN AIR
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LBC now offers safe money transfer to families in the Philippines
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recently launched online remittance to be able to serve the millions of Filipinos in north america. now, Filipinos from the United States can send money to their families living in the Philippines. The partnership aims to provide a fast, convenient and safe way to transfer money online. This is also part of LBC's global digital transformation efforts maximizing technology to be able to reach a broader market worldwide. Among the many financial solutions, LBC offers online remittance service wherein customers from the US can transfer money from either their credit cards, debit cards and bank accounts as payment to recipients anywhere in the Philippines where it maintains the 1,400 LBC branches nationwide. Money remittance transaction of up to $500 is free when first-time customers use the code LBC1STFREE. Customers can easily, safely, and quickly transfer money to recipients in the Philippines, who in turn, can claim
it from any of the LBC branches in the Philippines. Other remittance services can sometimes take time to go through various channels and are sometimes peppered with loads of service fees. By choosing to work together with a wire service firm, LBC is eliminating these unnecessary expenses which it can pass on to customers. Every family in the Philippines has a family member, relatives, or friends abroad. During the holiday season or even regular months, overseas Filipinos send money to those left behind in the country either as monthly support or assistance for specific life events or at times, in medical emergencies. By giving Filipinos in North America the option of a wireless money transfer service, LBC is making it much safer and a lot easier than before for families to maintain their connection with each other. Since it introduced remittance services in 1985 LBC North America is able to serve as many Filipinos living in the US and the recipients in the Philippines. The digital transformation efforts allowed the company to hurdle the challenges that come with offering remittance services.
LBC is aggressively pushing for multi-partnerships with companies with similar values of providing a quick and secure way of sending money, as well as goods, even in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas in the Philippines. Worldwide, the company is strengthening its remittance services through alliances with reputable companies.
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LBC is the Philippines’ market leader in retail and corporate courier & cargo, money remittance, and logistics services. With a growing network of over 6,400 branches, hubs & warehouses, partners, and agents in over 30 countries, LBC is committed to moving lives, businesses, and communities and delivering smiles around the world. Listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange through LBC Express Holdings, Inc., LBC aims to deliver value to all of its stakeholders, as it has for over 60 years. Founded in 1945 as a brokerage and air cargo agent, LBC pioneered time-sensitive cargo delivery and 24-hour door-to-door delivery in the Philippines. Today, it is the most trusted logistics brand of the Global Filipino. LBC can move it for you: visit www.LBCexpress.com, or call telephone +632 8585 999 (Metro Manila), 1 800 10 8585 999 (Provincial), +632 9086 522 (Solutions) and follow LBCExpress (Facebook and Twitter).
County protects renters from hikes, evictions without cause goVERnoR Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1482 (Chiu), also known as the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, into law. The bill restricts rent increases on most rental housing statewide and includes important eviction protections for tenants so they cannot be displaced without cause. AB 1482 becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2020. However, recent media reports indicate some landlords have served their tenants with substantial rent increases and eviction notices prior to AB 1482’s effective date. The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA), which enforces rent stabilization and related tenant-protections laws in unincorporated areas, reminds landlords and renters that existing laws in unincorporated Los Angeles County protect most tenants from large rent increases or no-fault evictions. “In many cases, tenants served with increases or eviction notices will be displaced or irreparably harmed financially,” said DCBA’s Director, Joseph M. Nicchitta. “In unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, renters are already protected from eviction without just cause. Many other cities in Los Angeles County also have laws protecting tenants from rent increases and evictions. Landlords and tenants should educate themselves about their rights and responsibilities under the law.” On Nov. 20, 2018, the Board of Supervisors adopted an interim rent stabilization ordinance applicable to the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The ordinance is effective independent of AB 1482 and: • Caps rent increases at 3% per year for units built before February 2, 1995 • Establishes “just cause” eviction protections for all renters in unincorporated County regardless of when their units were built, with limited exceptions. • Requires landlords to provide DCBA a copy of all eviction notices. • Establishes fines of up to $1,000 per day for violations of the ordinance. If you live or own property in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can learn more about L.A. County’s rent stabilization ordinance by visiting rent.lacounty.gov or calling (833) 2237368.
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PINOYS IN LA... fROm PAgE 1 said Eric Lachica, US Census 2020 coordinator. “Hopefully, there would also be kick offs with our church groups, our community centers in every place such as Glendale, Panorama City and West Covina. We’re gonna work with them. Hopefully we could do the same thing in these places in the next couple of months.” One of the Filipino American leaders who spoke, Public Works Commissioner Jessica Caloza, told the crowd that as a first generation immigrant, she knew how important it was to take part in the Census. Caloza said she was part of a family of six people who migrated from the Philippines several years back. “We utilize many government programs that are impacted by the Census … I’m a personal beneficiary of what it means to be counted. These programs are so important because they really are the safety net for so many Filipino American families – Filipino American communities --- and people who need help and are underserved. And so, do this is not just for the Filipino American communities but as well as for people in the Los Angeles county and in the US who really need our help,” Caloza told the crowd. As the event’s highlight, the participants signed a symbolic copy of a memorandum of understanding. Other speakers included Pilipino Workers Center executive director Aquilina Soriano Versoza, De Alarik Ojeda; board president of SCPASA, Councilmember Melissa Ramoso of Artesia City, Ivy Daulo (Census Bureau), Sara Pol-Lim; AAPI Communities & the California Complete Count Committee and Yey Coronel; executive director of FASGI. The Complete Count Committee is composed of the Pilipino Workers Center, Search to Involve Pilipino Americans, Filipino American Service Groups, Inc., National Federation of Filipino American Associations, Southern California Pilipinx-American Student Alliance, Philippine American Bar Association and the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce. The US Census counts every person living in the United States. As required by the U.S. Constitution, a census count is done every 10 years and covers the entire country. The data collected in the census is used to shape the future of our nation. It allows the state, county and communities to receive resources needed for implementing vital programs and improve our quality of life. It also determines representation in government and budget allocated for programs relating to public safety and emergency preparedness, including a budget of $675 billion in Federal funds. According to the 2010 Census, there were 1,474,707 Filipinos in California. However, it is believed that a huge number of Filipinos were not accounted for. After a decade, the population of Filipinos is expected to have drastically increased.
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la Public works commissioner Jessica caloza adds her signature to the ccc memorandum of Understanding.
US census coordinator Eric lachica signs the ccc memorandum of Understanding as Pwc’s Hannah de castro-abinuman holds the symbolic document for him.
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KOREAN AIR... from Page 1 Jeff Choi, a Delta Air sales account executive, said their airline would serve as an "add-on to Manila destination.” “Delta is changing its hub,” Choi added, “and will be bringing it to Incheon Airport.” “So that's going to be our 8th new Asian market. We are going to have Manila flights as well, probably by the second quarter of ne x t ye a r (2 0 2 0). A n d since we a re going to join Korean Air, we will have three flights daily to Manila and back to the US." Korea n A ir Senior Sales account executive, Alan Fan, said their airline fly to 15 Gateway cities in north America, namely: Los Angeles, Seat t le, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Dallas/Forth Worth, Washington Dulles Inter nat iona l Airport (Chantilly, Virginia), New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, VanRichmond Jimenez, Tourism Attache Director
is a midnight flight, arriving ICN at 5:40 a.m., departs 230 p.m. to LA,” Hwang explained. “There's a long lay-over, but not bad all because passengers may enjoy city tour from Incheon airport, free of charge. Passengers are interested in Korean culture nowadays. Plus Terminal 2 (Incheon airport) is brand new with so many amenities to enjoy."
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couver (YVR), Calgary (YYZ), Minneapolis and Detroit. “Seattle is operated by Korean Air while Atlanta is operated by Delta Air,” Fan said. “This is due to our joint venture, it's considered the same product. Delta is one of the largest American carriers with a lot of ventures for different routes.” Fan explained that KE and Delta are on joint venture on flights going to Southeast Asian destinations. “But other than these countries, we are no longer on joint venture. We treat each other as separate products." The event’s host, Richmond Jimenez, Tourism Attache and Director, talked in length about Clark Freezone and
Special Economic Zone. "Business is not only easy but simply better with endless investment opportunities," Jimenez told the guests. Korean Air was established in 1969 and has become one of the world’s top 20 airlines, carrying more than 26 million passengers in 2018. The airline operates over 460 flights per day to 124 cities in 44 countries on five continents; it has a modern fleet of 169 aircraft and employs over 20,000 professional employees. Korean Air’s core business includes passenger, cargo, aerospace, catering and in-flight sales. The airline’s main hub is the Incheon(ICN) International Airport Terminal 2 which opened in 2018.
PRODUCTIVITY... from Page 1 and were acknowledged by County Supervisors, department heads, nonprofits and labor partners for being the very best in social service delivery to the County’s 10 million residents. CBS2/KCAL9 news anchor Suzie Suh who served as master of ceremonies noted the programs could result in estimated annual benefits of more than $400 million to the County. Among the “Top 10” winners were the LA County Library’s “Reading Machine: Literacy and STEAM at Preschools,” which helps with children’s literacy in various communities with high-risk for illiteracy, poverty, and mental illness; “Family Reunification Housing Subsidy” by the Department of Children and Family Services, which helps parents find housing, and keeps children with their parents and away from foster care; “Make it a Movie Night with At-Home Chemotherapy” at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center, which allows cancer patients to receive treatments at home; and the Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services implemented the “New Freedom Transportation” program to help older adults get to where they need to go. “Every year the PQA awards remind us of the commitment our County has made to improve quality service to the public through innovation,” said Celia Zavala, Executive Officer of the Board. “It is an honor to celebrate these efforts that will undoubtedly move us toward a brighter future.” On October 22, the The Board of Supervisors will recognize the Eagle Award winners during the scheduled board meeting. “These projects represent investments that transform and enrich lives, especially to our most vulnerable populations in the County,” said County CEO Sachi A. Hamai. “Today’s honorees are making a difference where it counts.”
The Commission publishes the PQA projects in its annual “Best and Shared Practices Report,” which is distributed to County departments and related agencies.”
2019 Top 10 Productivity and Quality Award Winners:
1. Moving Families from the Hotline to a Helpline (Board of Supervisors, Executive Office (Office of Child Protection) with Children and Family Services, County Counsel, Mental Health, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, and University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work) 2. Family Reunification Housing Subsidy (Children and Family Services with Chief Executive Office, Los Angeles County Development Authority, Public Social Services, and 211 LA County) 3. Justice League: Legal Aid & Healthcare Unite (Health Services, Martin Luther King, Jr., Outpatient Center) 4. Make it a Movie Night with At-Home Chemotherapy (Health Services (Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Hematology and Oncology Division, Internal Medicine Department, and LAC+USC Medical Center)) 5. Quality Academy: Building Capacity for Improvement (Health Services, LAC+USC Medical Center, Quality Management) 6. Reading Machine: Literacy & STEAM at Preschools (LA County Library) 7. Community Science: Of, For, and With Los Angeles County (Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County) 8. Saving Lives - Drowning Detection System (Parks and Recreation) 9. Food Donation and Food Waste Recycling Initiative (Public Works) 10. New Freedom Transportation (Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services, APS Programs & Planning New Freedom Transportation)
2019 Commission Special Awards:
1. Changemaker Award – Improving Health Care at Pitchess Detention Center (Health Services, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Medicine) 2. Commissioners' Legacy Award – Building Strong Leaders of Today and Tomorrow (Human Resources) 3. Community Inclusion Award – Career Online High School: Diplomas for Adults (LA County Library) 4. County Image Enhancement Award – Let's Get Social: #Support LA (Child Support Services Department) 5. Customer Service Award – Justice League: Legal Aid & Healthcare Unite (Health Services, Martin Luther King, Jr., Outpatient Center) 6. Mega Million Dollar Award – 340B Drug Billing Software (Health Services, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Pharmacy) 7. Outstanding Teamwork Award – After the Woolsey Fire: Applied Recovery Planning (Chief Executive Office (Office of Emergency Management) with Animal Care and Control, Assessor, Children and Family Services, Consumer and Business Affairs, District Attorney, Fire, Human Resources, Internal Services, LA County Library, Los Angeles County Development Authority, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, Mental Health, Public Health, Public Social Services, Public Works, Regional Planning, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer and Tax Collector, and Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services) 8. Performance Measurement Award – JAIMS Data Analytics Project (Probation with Board of Supervisors-Executive Office, and Internal Services Department) 9. Process Improvement Award – Child Abuse Reporting Electronic System (CARES) (Children and Family Services).
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CENTRAL VALLEY... fROm PAgE 1 conditions in the entire country for unemployment, poverty, air pollution and contaminated drinking water. On the campus of UC Merced, the new Civic Capacity Research Initiative (CCRI) has been crunching those economic numbers. On Wednesday, Oct. 2, CCRI, along with the Central Valley Partnership and the FMTK Central Labor Council, convened approximately 200 representatives of labor unions and local community- and faith-based organizations to discuss the Central Valley’s economic disparities and possible ways to address them, CCRI Project Director Ana Padilla said. In the breadbasket of America “is a community of forgotten people … small rural areas with high levels of poverty,” said Dillon Savory, executive director of the Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Counties Central Labor Council, in opening remarks as he introduced CCRI’s Edward Flores, associate professor of sociology at UC Merced. Flores presented his research paper, “Inequality at the Heart of California” (https://tinyurl.com/Inequality-at-theHeart-of-CA), which draws on data collected by the Census Bureau to detail how California’s economic growth fails to include many of the people who create it: the workers. As Flores’ work explains, the breadbasket at the moment consists of the California counties with the highest unemployment rates -- 10.6% for the Central Valley’s eight counties. And within that, workers earn the second-lowest median wages of any region in the state -- almost two-thirds of them falling short of the living wage calculation of what it takes to “avoid consistent and severe housing and food insecurity.” Such circumstances, Flores said, “particularly affect communities of color.” “We continue to be disadvantaged in the Central Valley, but we don’t have to be,” Flores said. “We’re making progress and the opportunity’s there, but … for policy to effectively address issues of regional economic inequality,” his report concludes, “policymakers must stop asking ‘how do we bring more economic development?’ and instead ask, ‘what do we want economic development to look like?” This circumstance is not confined to California. Despite some situations that are unique or extreme in California, similar inequities can be foundin varying degrees across the country, so strategies to ensure equity in communities’ growth merit wide consideration. Prominent among the speakers were state Senator Maria Elena Durazo, who represents East and Central Los Angeles, and Madeline Janis of Jobs to Move America. Working together in Los Angeles, they helped pioneer the use of community benefit agreements (CBAs) to ensure that public/private partnerships more fully consider the greater public good before allocating public resources to private enterprise. Too often, Janis said, governments allow themselves to be bullied into surrendering tax breaks or other benefits to appease companies that threaten to abandon growth plans or even leave the community. If such concessions yield only low-paid jobs and environmental degradation, the community may have been better off without such development, she said. By researching what the companies actually want, and recognizing what the communities have to offer them, growth can be tailored in ways that more fully serve a community, rather than simply exploit its resources, Janis noted. You have to be “confident
and willing enough to call a bluff at a negotiating table,” she said. “Politicians will only move when confronted with the force of organized people who are willing to outlast, outsmar t and pressure them,” Durazosaid. “Time after time, I’ve experienced a legislative process committed to protecting the status quo rather than changing it. Most impactful,” she said, “has been organizing hundreds of thousands of workers into PPP-USA flexes its muscle- A vibrant and committed Philippine Press Photographers (PPP-USA Chapter) the labor movement, espeis slowly but steadily emerging from the shadows, so said Bobby Crisostomo, its newly proclaimed cially immigrant workers.” president shortly after their meeting last week. In a panel discussing comThose who pledged to help the organization set out a fresh mission for the Filipino American community munity benefit agreements, included (from left to right): Sid Guerrero (PPP-USA past president), Nora Guerrero, Vilma Hernandez, Janis and Ben Beach of the Erwin Jasminez, Nitz Jasminez, Anthony Castillo, Bobby Crisostomo (new PPP-USA president), Dan Partnership for Working Baltazar (PPP-USA past president), Jimmy Hernandez (PPP-USA past president) and Bobby Daddul. Families spoke with Sandra Celedon of Fresno Building Healthy Communities about CBA strategiesJanis and Durazo developed in Los Angeles. Their Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy negotiated the nation’s first CBA, and Partnerships for Working Families has had a role in dozens more. he 7th annual “walk don’t Run For Family Fun,” – a three-lap In these, a community can require community fun walk around the carson civic center is taking that an employer commit to meeting place on Sunday (october 20) at 7 am shortly the customary various community needs, for instance, by committing to providing flag salute. workers a living wage or maintaining A cultural and musical program Angeles National Cemetery Thomenvironmental standards in the design is set to follow at the International as Ruck (invocation), Philippine and execution of a proposed project. Sculpture Garden strting at 9 AM. Consul General Adelio Cruz, Judge Chuck Riojas, of the Fresno, MadeAlex Cainglet, who chairs the Fil- Wilford Ross (historian), keynote ra, Kings and Tulare Counties Buildipino American History Month cel- speaker Maj. Gen. John Harrel (U.S. ing and Construction Trades Council, ebration, will emcee the program. Army, Retired), Gen. R. Wong and emphasized the value of project labor Guests and speakers include Lt. Maj. Gen. J. Harrel who will present agreements (PLAs) that include manCmdr. Frank Quiambao of the 26th the survivors of the so-called Leyte datory apprenticeship programs in Landing. Cavalry, Delia Harvey (who will government building contracts, and City of Carson Councilmember Jim cited the recently constructed UC sing Lupang Hinirang and the Star Spangled Banner, Director of the Los Dear will be representing his city. Merced campus. Another successful example they highlighted is the Oakland Army Base, where “extensive organizing work” led to limits on the use of temp agencies, “fair chance” hiring policies to provide opportunities for former inmates, access to jobs and training. Public sector negotiators have some valuable cards to play in dealing with business interests, they reminded the audience. Much of the land businesses seek to develop is publicly owned, for instance, and government is a major purchaser (20%) of all manufactured goods, Janis emphasized. As an example of where public pressure can be brought to bear on private development and use of public resources, she mentioned the California Competes Tax Credit Committee, which meets three times per year to distribute various state concessions to businesses. Currently, a third of those concessions, she said, pertain to the Central Valley. “The problem is: None of you are there,” she said. “Know that these huge subsidies are going out the door. And that’s just one program that I happen to know about.” Other Central Valley characteristics and challenges Flores described included the high rate of complex and multiple households and relatively low rate of home ownership. “I never knew about project labor agreements or community benefit agreements,” Wasco Mayor Alex Garcia said. “The role of complex family households isn’t a surprise – I live that every day. What’s surprising about the poverty of the Valley is that it’s not because of a lack of investment. It’s just not been equitable. “I’m worried for the future but I am encouraged by the leaders in this room who have come together to think deeply and share experiences.”
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Duterte watches as Baretto sisters fight Pr esiDeN T Rod r igo Duterte witnessed the fracas involving the Barretto sisters Gretchen, Marjorie and Claudine when he visited the wake of their patriarch Miguel Alvir Barretto on Wednesday night. The Chief Executive’s visit to the wake held at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City coincided with DUTERTE that of Gretchen’s, who has long been estranged from her mother Estrella, sister Marjorie and another non-showbiz sibling and their respective families. Gretchen and Claudine had reconciled in May. Claudine posted on her Instagram account that their mother and Gretchen had shared an embrace in front of their father’s casket. But a reliable source said Marjorie was in a furious mood when she heard from Claudine that Gretchen would attend the wake. Marjorie was quoted as saying, “She’s not family.” The source said Marjorie unleashed a stream of stinging statements against Gretchen. The President tried to intervene between the two sisters and even convinced Gretchen to reach out her hand in peace to Marjorie, but the latter was unyielding and remained livid and ranting throughout the incident. The “drama” also involved some of the sibling’s nieces and nephews, the source said. She recounted that one
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niece tried to pull on Gretchen’s hair, but the latter was quick to parry it. One exasperated nephew pleaded with them not to disrespect his grandfather’s wake, while another niece remarked in a voice loud enough for everyone to hear that Gretchen would only be too happy to be the talk of the town again. “The President saw the whole thing, and boy was he amused,” the source said. A statement issued by Gretchen confirmed the whole incident. “It was all so nice until Marjorie had a nervous breakdown. PRRD (Duterte) was asking Marjorie to shake my hand for the sake of respect of my father, but Marjorie was not happy that I was there to reunite with my family,” Gretchen said in a statement sent to TV Patrol on Thursday night. (The Manila Times)
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Manila bettor wins P245 million lotto pot MaNiLa — A lone bettor from Manila won the P245 million Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot drawn on Friday night, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). The lone winner, who placed the bet at an outlet along Rizal Avenue in Manila, picked the winning combination of 55-16-17-09-52-20. The draw had a jackpot of P244,927,422.40. The winner, however, will not take home the entire pot as lotto winnings above P10,000 are subjected to 20 percent tax – or an estimated P49 million. The PCSO said 13 bettors correctly guessed five of the six numbers, bringing home P131,960 each. This was the first time that the Ultra Lotto jackpot was won since a bettor from Bacolod took home the P58 million jackpot in January. Last year, the game’s pot reached a historic P1.18 billion, which was won by two bettors on Oct. 14, 2018. The Ultra Lotto 6/58 lottery game is drawn every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The next draw’s jackpot today will revert to P49.5 million, said the PCSO. (The Philippine Star)
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MaNiLa — A Catholic prelate on Thursday urged the faithful to change and start caring for the environment. “Let us not destroy the environment, which the Lord has gifted us. Mother Earth groans in pain due to some irresponsible selfish persons destroying our mountains and polluting our rivers and seas,” Ozamiz Archbishop Martin Jumoad said in an interview. “The earthquake last night (Wednesday) is a warning. Repent and change our evil deeds,” he added. Jumoad said what is happening only shows that people cannot control everything. “The earthquake felt last night was too scary. We felt it too here in Ozamiz City. But every event serves as a reminder that we are not in control of everything,” he said. “Someone great is the Most Powerful. Maybe, we have become more materialistic and selfish and the Lord reminds us to change our ways,” Jumoad added. At least five people perished and scores of others were injured after a magnitude 6.3 earthquake shook Tulunan, North Cotabato and other parts of Mindanao on Wednesday night. More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. (PNA)
NCRPO’s Eleazar bags plum post in PNP HQ as generals get new gigs NaTiONaL Capital Region Police Office director Police Major General Guillermo Eleazar has been promoted to lead the directorial staff of the PNP as its chief. Police Brigadier General Debold Sinas, the police regional director in Central Visayas, will take over the reins of the PNP in Metro Manila. According to PNP spokesman Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac, the following officers will also have new assignments in the directorial staff. Police Lieutenant General Francisco Archie Gamboa will be the deputy chief for administration while Police Lieutenant General Camilo Pancratius Cascolan will be the deputy chief for operations. Cascolan is the current chief of the directorial staff; Gamboa, the deputy chief for operations. The new assignments of police generals came weeks before PNP chief Police General Oscar Albayalde retires on November 8. It also came while the PNP is embroiled in a controversy over the "ninja cops", or police officers involved in selling confiscated illegal drugs back into the market. Albayalde himself is being accused of asking that the dismissal of 13 of his men in the Pampanga police in 2013 not be implemented. The 13 allegedly violated the rules in the conduct of drug operations in a Pampanga subidvision in November of that year. They are suspected of only declaring the confiscation of more than 30 kilos of shabu when they supposedly seized 200. They are also suspected of freeing alleged drug lord Johnson Lee in exchange for P50 million. Albayalde himself is facing accusations of intervening in the implementation of dismissal order against the 13 policemen, who have since been demoted instead of being axed from the service. He also allegedly told a police general that he got a little amount from the anomalous drug operations in Pampanga. The PNP chief has denied the accusations. (GMA News)
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'TV isn't going to die' and other insights on digital shift from ABS-CBN execs MaNiLa — Television is not going to die, the music business is still about the song, and digital news boils down to journalism. With these insights, officials of ABSCBN involved in seeing through its push towards digital shared the broadcasting company's firm hold on core values and relevant content amid a company-wide transformation. These views were shared at the Philippine International Convention Center on Thursday, Day 2 of this year's DigiCon, an annual gathering of the country's leading brands, agencies, technology suppliers, publishers, which has emerged as a forum for discussing the future of digital marketing in the country. Its iWant over-the-top content platform gave ABS-CBN chance to respond to a wider range of audiences with diversified content offerings, said Vivian Tin, Head of Integrated Customer Business Development. IWant viewership did not eat into the core ABS-CBN Channel 2 audience but even sharpened ABS-CBN's knowledge of its market, Tin said. "Su r pr isi ng ly, T V v iew i ng ha sn't dropped for ABS-CBN Channel 2. What has happened is we have realized that our audience, they are not one-faceted people, they're multifaceted people. And there are things that TV can give them...other things they look for. And this other facet of them gets their expression in iWant content, and so to be able to serve a person's content needs in their totality, having iWant helps with that," Tin said. Her quick response when asked if digital has disrupted TV: "Television is not going to die." Has TV been disrupted by digital? Elaine Uy-Casipit, who heads iWant, said the goal is to try several storytelling tacks in different ways and forms to be responsive to audience wants and needs. "There is a lot more individualized viewing and we have to serve it and evolve our company and transform to be able to cater to different voices that want to actually get content from us in the form that they wanted, so it's a complementary service of both content innovation, at the same time, our platform innovation," Uy-Casipit said. Others in the panel where ABS-CBN officials sat cited the relevance of core offerings and values. JOURNALISM AND VALUES Lynda Jumilla, a broadcast journalist who now leads ABS-CBN News Digital as Executive Editor, said being on digital did not diminish the need to stick to what is essential. "You want to be there, you want to be relevant, and you want to be seamless. But at the end of the day, it all boils down to journalism and news. We understand that people want to express themselves, to self-publish and so we would like to help everyone distill news as it is: accurate, timely, relevant to all of you, to the news consumer, outside of all that noise in the digital space," Jumilla said. "At the heart of it all, even as you almost on a daily or monthly basis change or transform your channel, your way of delivering news, for instance, you go back to what is really your core. And for us, the core is journalism, the core is news, and we always make sure that we go by the tenets of our values," Jumilla said. 'HUGOT SHIFT' The music industry has been both challenged and helped by the digital shift; yet some things also remain constant. Jonathan Manalo, Head of ABS-CBN Music, said technology has affected the listening habits of Filipinos, with the shift to personal listening rendering irrelevant boom boxes and big set-up speakers because "people now are listening with their phone, small speakers, headsets." The most streamed artist since last year has been Moira, who is an easy listening artist, Manalo said. This speaks volumes about how people preferred personal or solo listening. "Gusto ko lang maghugot. Kaya nauso mga hugot, 'di ba?" he said about the music. "Content has always been king when it comes to music. It's always the song, what is the song... The more successful artists right now are those who can create their own songs. Right now, it's important to find the storytellers, those who can tell stories, stories that people can relate to," Manalo said. This demonstrated how digital technology and the data it brought helped music, Tin said. "Music is such an individualized expression of what is inside and the likes of Spotify have allowed 'micro' stars to become
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Albayalde says stepping down is 'best decision' for PNP
MaNiLa - Stepping down as chief of the Philippine National Police is the "best decision" to protect the morale of the police force, General Oscar Albayalde explained Monday. Albayalde said leaving the helm of the PNP unburdened him of stress as he fought allegations he protected his men accused of selling seized narcotics. The decision is also meant "to spare the PNP from further demoralization." "For the past few weeks, talagang may stress talaga pero sa ngayon after what I decided this morning, medyo na-release na din," he told ABS-CBN News. "That is the best decision na nagawa ko given the circumstances," he added. Albayalde steps down as PNP Chief earlier than planned. A lbayalde said he was going on non-duty status starting Monday. He said last week that he was leaving the PNP top post on October 29. He will retire on November 8, when he turns 56. Albayalde was head of the Pampanga police when 13 of its officers were accused of pilfering some 160 kilos of shabu from a 2013 operation against a suspected Chinese drug lord. Former police official Benjamin
Magalong, in a recent Senate hearing, claimed Albayalde sought to defer the dismissal order against his former subordinates. Another retired police official, Rudy Lacadin, later claimed that Albayalde called him up to inquire about the case of the so-called "ninja cops" and allegedly admitted that some of the drug loot went to him but "only a little." Albayalde said his accusers may have "personal reasons" on linking him to corruption. "May mga personal reasons siguro na sila lang ang nakakaalam, mga accusers ko lang," he said. IMPACT ON FAMILY Albayalde explained that part of his
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really popular, responsive to different segments. Therefore, when we think about music, music actually has been helped a lot by digital. It led to growth, it led to a lot of appreciation that otherwise mass media wouldn't have given it," Tin said. Tin said ABS-CBN is engaging in the technology and will be aggressive. "You will see us move a lot faster in the next two to three years. You'll see a lot more products and services that are going to be launched that do not feel like us because we are disrupting, and I think erasing the old self, and recreating something, that's new." CORE CONSUMERS But the company is also careful to remain close to its core. Bryan Santiago, ABS-CBN Innovation Officer, said understanding the ABS-CBN audience, what are important to them, and how to serve their needs will be key in any transformation effort. Uy-Casipit echoed this: "It's really more of, how do you transform your company in a world of digital?... So, go back to your consumers, where they are, what they do, and go back to your core, and you'll be able to transform your whole organization forward." Digital transformation or transforming in digital? This year's DigiCon had the audience breaking into smaller sessions according to the following tracks: Lead, Explore, Apply, and Practice or LEAP. DigiCon 2019 organizer, the Internet & Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP), has been pushing for a culture of digital excellence in the country. Since 2007, IMMAP has been advocating the use of technology for marketing and economic development in the Philippines.
decision to resign was brought about by his conversation with his family over the weekend. The former top cop said the allegations against him had a "huge" impact on his family, particularly his children. "Remember kapag ang father naapektuhan, the whole family is affected," Albayalde said, noting that his youngest daughter was the "most affected" of the issue. "I'm sure naintindihan naman nila... They were part of my decision," he added. Albayalde is the second PNP chief under President Rodrigo Duterte. He succeeded now-Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa who initially led Duterte's fierce anti-narcotics crackdown. (ABS-CBN news)
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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
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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.
Quake kills 6, injures dozens MARAWI CITY: The strong and shallow quake that jolted several provinces in Mindanao left at least six people dead and injured 53 others, authorities said. The 6.3-magnitude earthquake reduced dozens of houses to rubble and damaged hundreds of structures including schools, prompting local officials to cancel classes indefinitely. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council spokesman Mark Timbal on Thursday confirmed that three persons were buried alive when a landslide hit the town of Magsaysay.
In Tulunan, North Cotabato, a child died and two persons were hurt. Meanwhile, in M’lang, Cotabato, Tony Panangulon died of a heart attack. The strong earthquake tested the stability of structures in the areas affected. Timbal said in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, buildings near the epicenter of the earthquake sustained heavy damage. The Philippine seismology office has recorded more than 300 weaker aftershocks in the area since the big
◘ GAISANO BURNS Smoke billows from the Gaisano Mall that caught fire shortly after a strong quake jolted General Santos City. It took fire fighters 17 hours to battle the blaze. AP Photo/The Manila TImes
quake, but authorities said they did not expect the toll to rise significantly. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) deployed teams to inspect roads and and structures in quake-hit areas. DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said these teams would assess the damage on roads, bridges, major establishments and government-owned buildings to ensure public safety. Based on the initial report of the DPWH in Region 12, all national road networks in Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City) are passable. Meanwhile, Transportation Assistant Secretary Goddess Hope Libiran said reports from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines showed that the Cotabato Airport only suffered a cracked window glass panel. A i r hubs i n Davao, Ta mbler, Laguindingan and Butuan sustained no damage. Philippine Ports Authority General Manager Jay Santiago said there was no reported damage to the Port of General Santos, but the agency temporarily shut it down until Thursday to pave way for a thorough inspection of all structures at the port. Help them President Rodrigo Duterte has directed all concerned government agencies to assist the victims of the quake. “The President has directed agencies to assist in whatever way they can to alleviate the suffering of these people and to undertake any rehabilitation activities relative to what-
ever damages that the residents in Cotabato City went through,” Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said. Panelo added that the national government, through the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, was closely monitoring the situation. “We ask the public to remain calm but vigilant and we urge them to refrain from spreading disinformation that may cause undue alarm, panic and stress to many people,” he said. “The Office of the President has already tasked all concerned agencies of the government to mobilize, respond and provide immediate assistance to those in need, as well as to study plans on how to rehabilitate the damaged areas,” he added. Panelo said Duterte might visit some of the quake victims. No severe damage was reported to ports and regional airports. Razed Meanwhile, an estimated P2 billion worth of properties and commercial goods were destroyed in the huge fire that gutted the Gaisano Mall in General Santos City shortly after the 6.3-earthquake on Wednesday night. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than 16 hours. Fire Insp. Reginald Legaste, chief of the Bureau of Fire Protection station in the city, said about 75 percent of the 2.3-hectare mall was razed, based on their initial assessment. Dacera said no one was hurt because mall-goers and employees were evacuated when the fire started. (The Manila Times)
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Up to PH to request help on nuclear tech: Russian envoy M ANIL A — Russia is ready to prov ide t he Philippines assistance in exploring nuclear energy in the country should it request, Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor K hovaev said on Thursday. "I would like to emphasize that it's up to you Filipinos to decide whether you'll use sophisticated nuclear technology or not. As for us Russians, we are ready to discuss ◘ RUSSIA VISIT. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte greets any option of cooperaRussian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev during the Philippine Cultural Gala Performance at the tion, we are ready to offer Four Seasons Hotel in Moscow, Russian Federation our sophisticated nucleon October 4, 2019. Khovaev said Russia is ready to ar technologies, we are provide the Philippines assistance in exploring nuclear ready to help you build energy in the country should it request, during a CNN nuclear power plants, interview on Thursday (Oct. 17, 2019). (Presidential Photo) including the f loating nuclear barges," he said in a CNN Philippines inOn this area of cooperation, Khoterview. vaev, for his part, believes ties on enThe envoy said Russian technology ergy should not be limited to nuclear in terms of nuclear energy is one of the technology. most sophisticated and safest in the "Russia is an energy superpower so world. we are ready to supply energy resources In around 30 countries, the envoy to your country and to be a new reliable said nuclear facilities built by Moscow partner, a new reliable supplier of enerare functioning with no reported in- gy resources to your growing economy. cident yet. It will help you increase the competi"The development of our nuclear tiveness of your economy," he said. industry has no incident. By the way, Aside from energy, Moscow also ofChernobyl Power Station is located in fered to assist Manila in its fight against Ukraine, not in Russia," he said. terrorism. Russia and the Philippines recently "You can expect the help and assissigned a memorandum of intent to ex- tance of any kind. We are ready to supplore the possible construction of nu- ply our sophisticated arms and weapclear power plants in the country, which ons. We are ready to help you in staff was among the 10 business agreements training, we are ready to share our exduring President Rodrigo Duterte's visit perience, we have quite rich experience to Sochi. how to fight terrorism," Khovaev said. But according to Malacanang, a "We are ready to help your country to nuclear energy deal between the two develop your own defense industry and states is still “uncertain” due to the is- we also share special specified info in sue of constitutionality. this aspect," he added. (PNA)
Tokyo praises Yulo's 'outstanding' share to PH-Japan friendship MANILA — Gold medalist Carlos Yulo on Thursday received a commendation from the Japanese Embassy in Manila for his historic win at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany. In handing out the certificate, Ambassador Koji Haneda recognized Yulo's "outstanding contributions to enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and the Philippines". Yulo, who was part of the gymnastics team of the National Capital Region, continued his intensive training under coach Munehiro Kugimiya. He joined Kugimiya in Japan when the latter's coaching duties as part of the Japan Gymnastics Association in the country ended around three years ago. Sharing short snippets from his journey to the world championships, Yulo said training under Kugimiya made a huge contribution to his 2019 win. "Sobrang laki ng tulong na binigay ni coach. Wala ako kung wala sila (Coach helped me a lot. If not for them, I won't be here)," he said. During practices, the Filipino athlete said he kept a positive mind as he reminds himself of his goals. "I kept the Olympics in my mind. (I asked myself) how do I get there? Is it possible to get there?” Yulo was accompanied by Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion and Kugimiya during his courtesy call to Haneda who was elated to meet the 19-year-old world champ. "We are very happy to see Mr. Yulo won this gold medal, this is another win between our two countries and the Japanese coach contributing to the Filipino athlete to get the first gold medal in the world championship, so we are very glad," Haneda said. Carrion highlighted Yulo's hardships before his outstanding gold-medal finish in Germany. "In the beginning, gymnastics is gymnastics, I couldn't get any help from anybody and sponsorship to bring him to Japan, it's very expensive-- he has to study, has to train, I wanted him to go to the best training school in Japan," she said. "It was not easy, luckily, MVP, Manny Pangilinan helped me out and that's how it started and now we have a lot of people who wanted to help him," she said. (PNA) ◘ CHAMPION GYMNAST. Carlos Yulo receives a certificate of commendation from Japanese Ambassador Koji Haneda in Manila for his world gymnastics championships win and contribution to Philippine-Japanese friendship on Thursday (Oct. 17, 2019). Yulo trained under Japanese coach, Munehiro Kugimiya. (PNA photo by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora)
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Paying off a loan sooner might not be a good idea? Caller: Dear Ken, I would like to refinance my house to a 15 year loan so that I will be paid off when I retire. My current rate is at 4.25% 30 years with about 21 years remaining. I will be retiring in about 10 to 12 years time and will be collecting my SSA and a descent pension amount. Ken Go: Dear caller after reviewing your big financial picture, I would like to suggest that you continue to refinance your loan to another 30 years program with a .625% drop in rate. That is a substantial $185.00 difference per month. I would like to suggest for your to start investing in a long term secured type of savings plan, could be a mutual funds as well. Your both have another good 1215 years of working life left but currently have no savings and emergency funds. If you take out a 15 year loan now, you will have no ability to put money aside for your retirement. You have a good amount of equity now to continue a 30 year loan, the rate difference for a 30 and 15 yr loan for you today is about .50% but if you do a long term investment, you will get a return of at least 5% over 10-15 years. Once you retire, your SSA and pension will be more than enough to cover the payments. But you will have a good size savings if you start now. Caller: I have been calling around for a lender who will take a chance on us, we have been declined for a loan by numerous lenders and we have about 25% of equity in our home and we make six figures combined. Please help us. Ken Go: Thanks so much for calling, after going thru what was the cause of all the lender decline was the credit. If you are behind on the mortgage payment, you will have a tough time getting a lender to help you even with 25% equity, maybe if you Arriaga, supra, 162 CA4th at 1005, 76 CR3d at 404; Marriage of Guo & Sun (2010) 186 CA4th 1491, 1497, 112 CR3d 906, 911; Marriage of Ramirez & Llamas (2008) 165 CA4th 751, 756, 81 CR3d 180, 183. Whether a party had an objectively reasonable “good faith” belief is a question of fact to be determined in light of all the circumstances. Successfully proving putative spouse status or putative marriage status in court gives rise to certain property, support and attorney fees/ costs rights, as well as certain other rights that ordinarily attach only between lawfully married persons. Property that would have been community or quasi-community property had the marriage been valid is deemed “quasi-marital property” and, in a proceeding to terminate the invalid marriage, “shall” be divided between the parties as if it were community. Family.Code. § 2251(a)(2); Marriage of Tejeda (2009) 179 CA4th 973, 983, 102 CR3d 361, 368; Quasi-marital property divided pursuant to § 2251 is also liable for the parties' debts to the same extent as if it had been community or quasi-community property. Family.Code. § 2252. In addition, “temporary” and “permanent” spousal support may also be awarded in a nullity proceeding in favor of a putative spouse “in the same manner as if the marriage had not been void or voidable” Family Code Section 2254. The court may also award attorney’s fees pursuant to family code section 2030 in favor of a party found to be “innocent of fraud or wrongdoing in inducing or entering into the marriage, and free from knowledge of the then existence of any prior marriage or other impediment to the contracting of the marriage for which a judgment of nullity is sought.” Family Code Section 2255. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than
have 50% equity I can get a hard money loan for you at around 8+% interest rate short term. Therefore, lets analyze why aren’t you paying your mortgage? If there is a misunderstanding with your servicer, and you think you can punish them by not paying! You are absolutely wrong. Lenders will charge you late fees, they will charge you with interest over interest fee and if they get to a point that they have to get a lawyer to foreclose, that is all going to be charged to you. The worse is your credit now is totally untouchable because other lenders think you are soon to go into a “Default”. I suggest for you to pay your mortgage current and wait for a few months of good payment so that your credit score will go back up above the lenders low threshold limit, then apply again. Limit anyone else from running your credit scores. Good luck. Caller: My mom passed away and she was the only person on title. My dad is still around but is really not well and I need help with the mortgage payments now. Can I refinance my loan? Ken Go: Dear caller, unfortunately since your mom is the only person on the loan, you can only add another persons name to refinance but can’t cash out funds to do any repairs or pay off debts. What you should do now while your father is still alive is to change title to his name, if something happens to him this property will go into a probate and you don’t want to deal with that. Make sure you continue the mortgage payments, lenders don’t care where the payments are coming from, they will accept and not bother you as long as its paid. Put the property in your dad’s name or in a family trust, after 6 to 12 months of payment, then you can have your dad refinance and cash out. Better yet add your name too or someone who can help in the refinance process with income. Consumer debts are on the rise and credit card interest rates are not getting any cheaper, this is a good time to consolidate your debts before the holidays come. Find ways to pay less interest since rates are so low. Good luck and thanks for all the inquiries. Call Ken Go of 1st Innovative Finance Group for your mortgage needs, call Ken at 562-508-7048 or write to kennethgo@verizon.net CABRE 01021223 NMLS 238636 would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, APLC. This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, APLC. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 3881611 or e-mail kenneth@kenreyeslaw.com or visit our website at Kenreyeslaw.com
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Should You Consider Filing For Bankruptcy? a LOT of people who are contemplating bankruptcy as a solution to their debt problems often wonder if it can be avoided at all. They fear that they might be making the biggest mistake of their lives. If you are struggling with debt problems and are starting to feel hopeless about your situation because you are not getting anywhere in spite of your efforts, at what point do you consider filing bankruptcy as an option? Bankruptcy scares a lot of people and that’s understandable because everything that they’ve heard about it from friends, family and co-workers is negative. But is bankruptcy really all that bad? Well, most people don’t even understand it. The law says that bankruptcy is nothing more than a fresh financial start when you are no longer in a position to help yourself. Of course, this is not what the bill collectors want you to think. They want you to think that this is the ‘worst’ thing that you can ever do and that it will ruin your chances of ever buying a house or getting credit again. These are the lies that they want you to believe because they know that once you file bankruptcy, they can no longer get any of your money. From a legal standpoint, here are a few helpful questions you should be asking to help you assess whether it’s time for you to consider filing for bankruptcy: (1) Are you struggling to pay even the minimum payments on your credit cards? (2) Have you started borrowing money just to be able to cover your basic
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Duterte falls off bike, hurts hip PresiDeNT Rodrigo Duterte hurt his hip when he fell off his motorcycle on Wednesday night, according to Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go. The senator said the accident occurred at the Presidentia l Security Guard compound in Malacañang. He added that the President woke up on Thursday with a painful hip. “I will insist he sees a doctor. The doctor may recommend an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging),” Go told Senate reporters. “The President is a rider. Sanay na ‘yan. Natukod ng siko niya (He’s used to riding bikes. He was able to break his fall by using his elbow). At his age, he needs alalay (help). Umiiral ang hilig niya sa motorcycle (He really loves motorcycles). He said he could not help but ride a motorcycle,” he added.
Go said the 72-year-old President first rode a 500-cc motorcycle then switched to a bigger 650-cc motorcycle. He added that the accident happened when the President was parking the bike. Malacañang said the President is “fine.” Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said the President only had “minor” scratches when he “fell off” his motorcycle. “The Palace assures the public that there is nothing to worry about regarding the President’s condition,” Panelo added. “President Rodrigo Duterte is now resting in his official residence. Again, we assure our people that the President is fine, and his recovery entails no major medical procedure,” he added. (The Manila Times)
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‘You dropped the ball big time’: Gordon says Albayalde can be charged with malfeasance MaNiLa, Philippines — Senate blue ribbon committee chairman Sen. Richard Gordon on Friday said former Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde and the 13 alleged “ninja cops” could be charged with malfeasance, misfeasance and nonfeasance over the controversy. Gordon presented the 46-page draft report on the Senate blue ribbon committee's investigation into police anomalies involving Albayalde, who resigned as PNP chief on Monday. It will be forwarded to the Department of Justice and the ombudsman. Former Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief and now Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Albayalde, then Pampanga police chief, intervened in the dismissal of 13 police officers accused of recycling around 162 kilos of shabu seized in a 2013 raid. “Tanggal dapat kaagad ‘yan, not one minute longer. What happened? Hindi,” Gordon said. (The 13 police officers accused of recycling drugs should have been dismissed on the spot, not one minute longer. What happened? Nothing.) Malacañang earlier this week said it would take the blue ribbon committee's investigation and recommendation on the ninja cops and Good Conduct Time Allowance law issues into consideration. “[T]he president is the number one enforcer of the law, so if there is evidence against any wrongdoing, then it behooves the government to file and prosecute,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Make IAS ‘independent’ from PNP Gordon said the Internal Affairs Service should be independent of the PNP and Department of the Interior and Local
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long with this writer's sorority sister, Ramona "Mon" Malabanan, we left Paphos on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at 7:30 am and caught the hour flight to Thessalonicki via Ryan Air, where we have an eight-hour layover before flying to Santorini That's where we met with Sis Meng McTavish's tour group at the Imperial Palace Hotel, at 9:00 am the same day. We all walked to have brief lunches of Greek Kebabs by the harbour; and after lunch, all of them went around town, while Mon and I explored the second-largest city in Greece. Thessalonicki, has "over one million inhabitants in its metropolitan area and it is the capital of the geographic region of Macedonia. It is also known as the 'co-capital' or 'co-reigning' city of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, alongside Constantinople." Both Mon and I did our photo opps in front of the famous Aristotle Square, but she decided to walk further to see the White Tower, while this writer opted to sit and savor some of their famous Baklava desserts and sip their warm Grecian coffee by the Waterfront Harbour's upscale "Nouveau Café" By 5:35 pm, Mon and I took the hour's flight via EllinAir to Santorini, arriving there at 6:40 pm, which was early enough to appreciate the panoramic view in our bedroom patio at Alexander's Great View Inn, which is located in Fira.The following morning, we both went to the Museum of Thera in separate ways, as we both need separate errands to do. The Museum of Prehistoric Thera housed artifacts from Akrotiri's rescue excavations at various other sites on the island as well as other artistic objects discovered by members of the German Archeological Society in Athens or those handed over. Noteworthy in this museum though,were Neolithic pottery, Cycladic marble figurines, and early Cycladic pottery, including transitional pottery pieces from the early transitional phase to the Middle Cycladic period ((3300 to 2000 BC), plus a series of impressive bird jugs, many of them decorated with swallows (from the 20th - 18th century BC), and early Cycladic metal artifacts from various sites. Further, the museum also showed the impressive and magnificent wall painting ensembles such as: that of the "Ladies and Papyri; wall-painting of Blue Monkeys and fragments of other Adorant Monkeys Birds and floral motifs. " Finally, there are numerous and luxurious clay vases, including the remarkable pithos with the "Bull and the Dolphins," vases of stone and clay imported from different parts of the Aegean Eastern Mediterranean and the most rare was the gold ibex figurine. The walk back to the hotel made this writer craved for food and by walking back, found this Italian Restaurant that served Salmon and Rice to this writer's delight and took them back to
our Inn for dinner. The following day, Sept. 24th, Mon and I were picked up by the Tour Bus at 10:30 am with a whole day tour schedule.and it brought us to the following places: 1. Akrotir Excavation SIte This was the first stop of the Tour Bus, as this place is known as the so-called "Prehistoric Pompeii" or "Lost Atlantis," depicted during the Minoan Bronze Age; the ruins were buried by the volcanic ash around 17th century BC. located in the volcanic
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Treasure of gold coins during the Byzantine period shown encased in glass at the Acropolis Museum
Photo of the “Lost Atlantis” or “Prehistoric Pompeii” at the Akrotiri Excavation Site
island of Santorini. From the entrance, we were met by a Licensed Tour Guide named Ele-
Bronze statue of Zeus or Poseidon at the Acropolis Museum
ni Lekaki who mentioned that "as early as fifth millennium BC, when it was just a small fishing and farming village, and its community developed and expanded through the end of the third millennium and its rapid growth was established due to other cultures that flocked the Aegean region, as evidenced by fragments of foreign pottery at the site. It was this strategic region that became the sailing route between Cyprus and Minoan Crete, which made it an important center as a trading place for copper, proven by the discovery of molds and crucibles there. However, its prosperity lasted for about 500 years but it came to an end during the 16th century BC when volcanic eruptions happened in nearby Thera.
Statuette of Athena at the Acropolis Museum
Wall painting at the “House of the Ladies” image at the Museum of Prehistoric Thera Photo of our licensed tour guide, Eleni Lekaki Thus, during the Theran eruption, in the middle of the second millennium BC, there were well preserved Frescoes, pottery and furniture that were discovered. Noteworthy were the colors used in Theran painting, which includes pigments of blue, yellow, red, brown white and black. The frescoes of the Blue Monkeys were found in 1969 and it depicted the monkey climbing up on volcanic rocks." Other artifacts discovered during the excavations in Akrotiri were a large variety of Late Cycladic pottery, producing useable artifacts as containers or storage of goods such as large jars, or furnitures such as bathtubs, flower pots and
large vases used as decorations, the use of it depends on the size and shape of the artifact." 2. Poritis IIias Mountain - It was this stop where we were supposed to experience the highest peek of the island and admire the view on top of the nearby Profitis Monastery, overlooking the agricultural plains below and the hilltop village of Oia, but it rained, so this writer opted to go back to the bus, but Mon was brave enough to go up and withstand the rain. 3. Santorini Winery - Our Tour Bus stopped at this winery called Venetsanos WInery, in Meglochori, Santorini which was located in a charming village, featuring Cycladic architecture on their Sunset Terrace hilltop area overlooking a panoramic view of the caldera and its surrounding volcanic cliffs. They offered a variety of wines for tasting, using mostly Assyrtiko and
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Love story in WWII: International cast eyed for biggest film yet from ‘Heneral Luna’ producers
JOHN Arcilla portrayed the titular role in tBA studios’ breakthrough film, ‘Heneral Luna’ in 2015. tBA studios MANILA — An international cast is being eyed for the biggest film yet from TBA Studios, the producers behind the acclaimed “Heneral Luna” and its sequel “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.” Similar to the linked films about Philippine heroism, “Color of Fire” will be set during wartime, but unlike those historical biopics, the upcoming movie will center on fictional characters. “It starts before World War II, and then it runs through to the Battle of Manila. At the core of it is a love story between a Filipina with mixed parentage, and an American soldier,” TBA Studios president Vincent Nebrida told ABS-CBN News. With a timeline spanning four years, “Color of Fire” (a phrase from the Book of Revelation) will also touch on the Japanese occupation of Manila, and the resulting destruction of the Philippine capital’s landmarks. Offers have been made to established stars, Rocha said, but declined to giver further details. A director has also yet to be named.
The international cast is just one aspect of “Color of Fire” being a flagship project of TBA Studios. The scale of its depiction of Manila before and during World War II is also something to look forward to, Nebrida said. With a ballpark budget of $3-6 million (P155-309 million), “Color of Fire” is seen to be the most ambitious undertaking of the production company. “It’s an epic. It’s World War II. It needs to be done right. It’s got a foreign cast, a lot of locations. The potential of it is huge, having read it. We love the script. We feel that it has tremendous potential. It’s not something that we should be scrimping on. That’s why we’re committed to it,” Nebrida said. Rocha agreed, saying: “The Filipino deserves the best fi lms we can make. If we skimp, we are insulting them, in my opinion. And that’s our philosophy at TBA: The Filipino deserves the best films we can make.” “Color of Fire” is targeted for release in 2022. (ABS-CBN News)
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hich is most important to you, both now and in the long run, the title, or the championship? ~ John Russel I replied, “John Russell, the US National Master or Life Master title is most important to me than the championship.” Today I’ve withdrawn from Thursday Open Tournament G/90 +30 at the Marshall Chess Club with two rounds remaining to secure the title than fight for championship. After the fourth round my post-rating has reached 2201. The US Chess Title System on Norm and Title rules, particularly in reference to paragraph 5, it states: “For the Candidate Master title, the player must have had or currently has an established rating of at least 2000. For the Life Master title, the player must have had or currently has an established rating of at least 2200. For the Senior Life Master title, the player must have had or currently has an established rating of at least 2400.” Note: US National Master title is not a FIDE title. Maybe I do not need to prove anything anymore. I’ve defeated dozens of US Experts or Candidate Masters, several National Masters, few FIDE Masters, International Masters and even Grandmasters---the highest title that can be con-
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gamble your future on this one! A bird in your hand is better than a bigger bird or two birds that you still have to capture.” Susan, I will not let you down. I promise you in three years or more, I will be a chess grandmaster. You remember I asked you this question two years ago before My First Chess Tournament in America (See Album) on June 30, 2018: “Do I have a Final round with International Master Brandon Jacobson (2 GM norms) on chance to win in New Board One. The table was used during the FIDE World Chess Championship York.” You answered, between Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin held in New York City in “Of course, yes! November 2016. (Photo taken during a blitz tournament in September 2018.) Here I am now among the top rated ferred by the World Chess Federation or FIDE. It’s useless players of the Marshall Chess Club, the beating those guys over and over again if I have no chess toughest and most competitive club in America, and also in the State of New title at all, isn’t it? Once again let me quote the chess wisdom from a spe- York. I couldn’t imagine reaching this cial friend, who is the prime mover to my chess comeback after 21-year hiatus or inactivity in tournament practice achievement if you did not inspire me since 1997. She is the Cebuano International Master Susan to play chess again. For my beloved wife, Coy Dans. Itaas! “Master Dwight Dans, I already told your lovely wife Thank you for your support and for evthat you are now a US National Master! Don’t make a liar erything. To my supporters, relatives out of me! There are lots of tournaments to win later, don’t and family: Thanks to you all!
Yulo bags PH’s first-ever gold at world gymnastics championships Yulo
MANILA – Caloy Edriel Yulo became the first Filipino to score a gold medal in the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships after ruling the men’s floor exercise final at the Hans Martin Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany late Saturday night. The 19-year-old prodigy scored a total of 15.3 points, just 0.1 point ahead of Israel’s Artem Dolgopyat. While both Yulo and Dolgopyat got the same score in the execution part (8.8), Yulo prevailed with a better difficulty score (6.5) as he performed a full-twisting double layout, piked double front-half, 3 1/2 to barani, and a triple twist dismount. Dolgopyat did a Zapata (barani in, full out), 2 1/2 to double-twisting front; double-double; and half-in, half-out in his own routine. China’s Xiao Ruoteng won the bronze medal. Yulo earlier secured a slot to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after finishing 18th in the all-around qualifiers with 82.164 points last Monday (October 7). On October 11, he joined the elite company in placing the 10th overall in the men’s all-around after scoring a personal best of 84.048 points. “First time ko pong maka-iskor ng 84-plus kaya talagang mataas po iyon. Talagang masaya ko dahil duon (It was my first time to score 84-plus, that’s really high. I’m really happy for that),” Yulo said. It was also a dramatic rise in the event for Yulo, whose stint here is funded by the Philippine Sports Commission, after merely finishing 23rd out of 24 finalists with a score of 77.464 points in the previous edition of the blue-ribbon competition held in Doha, Qatar last year. “The performance of Caloy (Yulo’s nickname) is really outstanding considering that those in the top 10 are Russians, Chinese, Japanese and Americans, who are the best in gymnastics,” Gymnastics Association of the Philippines president Cynthia Carrion said. (PNA)
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Barretto sisters Marjorie, Gretchen trade barbs after scuffle at father’s wake
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ctress Marjorie Barretto on Friday accused her sister Gretchen Barretto of releasing a “false statement” to media after an alleged scuffle at the wake of their father, Miguel Alvir Barretto. “It was all so nice until Marjorie had a nervous breakdown,” Gretchen said of the incident in a statement released to ABS-CBN News Thursday night. Confirming that President Rodrigo Duterte asked them to shake hands "for the sake of respect of my father,” Gretchen said, “Marjorie was not happy that I was there to reunite with family.” Marjorie had earlier declined ABSCBN News’ request to interview members of the family, but on Friday, she broke her silence amid "very disturbing news going around right now." "All these years, I have kept my peace and I always chose to ignore all the lies that my sisters spread about me and my children. But nothing can get lower than this. Giving false statements to the press, and twisting stories about what really happened in my father’s wake is by far the most epic one," Marjorie wrote in an Instagram post. "They have tried so hard over the years to destroy my name, I have nothing to lose anymore at this point.
Gun involved? Gretchen plans to sue nephew over alleged threat at dad’s wake
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I love my family very much, they are my core. I am all for reconciliation. We were hoping for that all those 16 days that my father was fighting for his life in the hospital. It would have been nice if she made her peace in the quiet of my father's room. With no cameras. Don’t be fooled by the statements of my sisters, they are leaving out a very important detail of what really caused pain and tension in the wake," she added. Marjorie also asked her followers to allow their family to grieve in the meantime. "It’s our last day with our father today. Please hold your judgment and opinions until he is laid to rest, then we will for the first time speak the whole truth and nothing but the truth." "I would like to ask for prayers too. Because when I speak the truth, my life and my children’s life will be put in danger. My sisters boyfriend is powerful in a very bad way (and I don’t mean Tony Boy). And in speaking the truth I won’t be able to leave his name out," she said, referring to Gretchen's long-
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time partner, businessman Antonio "Tony Boy" Cojuangco. Marjorie also apologized to the President. "And to our dear President Duterte, thank you for being there for the family and sharing in our grief. My apologies that your name was dragged into this. You were so kind to me. I will always be grateful," she said.. Shortly after Marjorie's post on Instagram, Gretchen also released a statement on the social media site, as well as videos of the alleged altercation at the wake. "It's a bittersweet feeling that you, truly for the first time, speak the truth. In other words, I am grateful for we will all wait for that time," she said, adding that their mother, Estrella "Inday" Barretto, "assured everyone that she will tell all regarding our family feud and the day of my dad's birthday and who caused my father's attack." Gretchen also hinted that their sister Claudine Barretto will file a molestation case against Marjorie's "powerful boyfriend." (ABS-CBN News)
Sharon in tears in ‘Mr. DJ’ duet with Regine
Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez & Megastar Sharon Cuneta
MANILA—Sharon Cuneta shed tears on Friday night as she performed her hit song “Mr. DJ” with Regine Velasquez during their joint concert, “Iconic.” The concert, which will be staged for a second night on Satur-
day, saw the OPM greats exchanging hits, mashing up their signature tunes, and lending a fresh duet arrangement to their solo songs. “Mr. DJ” was among those which got the duet treatment, as seen in a clip posted online by Araneta Coliseum, the concert’s venue. The Rey Valera-composed “Mr. DJ” remains today one of Cuneta’s most loved hits and is considered an OPM classic. She recorded it in 1978 at age 12, paving the way for her successful music career for which she has been dubbed the “Megastar.” (ABS-CBN News)
MANILA — Former actress Gretchen Barretto is planning to sue a nephew in relation to the controversial scuff le that ensued during her father Miguel’s wake on October 16. Gretchen alleged that the nephew, whom she opted to not name at the time this story was posted, was carrying a gun when the commotion happened at The Heritage Park in Taguig. She is preparing to file a complaint over the supposed threat of her nephew, she told ABS-CBN News on Friday. Gretchen’s mention of the gun is a new detail of the physical confrontation involving several family members, which first came to light through accounts of eyewitnesses. The reports were subsequently confirmed by Gretchen in a statement to ABS-CBN News on Thursday, where she claimed that
Marjorie, her sister with whom she has been feuding, “had a nervous breakdown.” Gretchen also alleged that Marjorie rejected her attempt to “shake hands,” as encouraged by President Rodrigo Duterte, who was condoling with the family. Sources of ABSCBN News who were at the wake earlier said the Presidential Security Group helped break up the fight that followed involving other relatives. Marjorie, in an Instagram post on Fr iday, said she plans to “tell the truth” once their father Miguel has been laid to rest. Aside from being involved in the October 16 incident, Marjorie is also being accused of Gretchen’s camp of attacking their youngest sister, Claudine, resulting in the latter’s hospitalization the following night. (ABS-CBN News)
Mikhail Red’s ‘Dead Kids’ is first Netflix Film from PH
Albert Martinez’s daughter Alissa gets married A li s s a M a r t in e z , daughter of actor Albert Martinez with late wife Leizl, got married with long-time partner Paulus Reyes in Canada on Friday (Manila time). T h e c o u p l e e xchanged vows in Banff, Alberta, with a view of snowy peaks, as seen in photos from Nice Print Photography released on Friday. The wedding came two weeks after a loss for the family. Alissa’s maternal grandmother, veteran actress Amalia Fuentes, passed away aged 79. “Now we have two angels guiding us and protecting us,” Alissa earlier wrote in an Instagram post, showing her and her siblings, with their mother Liezl and grandmother Amalia. (ABS-CBN News)
MANILA — Mikhail Red’s “Dead Kids” will be released as the first Netflix Film from the Philippines, the streaming giant announced on Friday. The crime-thriller, which will debut exclusively on Netflix before the end of the year, follows a group of students who conspire to kidnap a classmate for ransom money. Red, whose acclaimed film “Birdshot” was also the first Philippine film to stream on Netf lix, said it “has always been my dream as a filmmaker to bring Filipino cinema to a global audience.” “I am so glad and honored for ‘Dead Kids’ to be a Netflix Film, which is a testament to
the world-class talent here in the Philippines… I hope people around the world will appreciate ‘Dead Kids,’ and I hope this also helps open doors for more Filipino filmmakers,” he said. The Globe Studios-produced “Dead Kids” is only one of many film projects Red has been juggling in the past year. Notably, Star Cinema’s “Eerie” was released in early 2019 to critical acclaim. Red also recently wrapped production on another Star Cinema movie, “Block Z,” which is also poised to make history as the first large-scale zombie apocalypse movie from the Philippines. (ABS-CBN News)
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A Look at ‘Undas’: Observing All Saints’ Day in the Philippines Here are some of the common activities that Pinoys do as part of the undas tradition in the Philippines.
Cultural Practices Observed During Undas
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or Catholics around the world, the proper day to visit dead loved ones in the cemeteries is the 2nd of November or what is now more commonly called the All Souls’ Day. In Mexico and certain parts of Latin America, a public observance known as Dia de los Muertos is conducted from October 31 to November 1. The Philippines, being a predominantly Catholic nation, follows a similar tradition in the form of
undas or Philippine All Saints’ Day. So how is the undas tradition in the Philippines observed? Here are some facts you need to know.
Undas Tradition or All Saints’ Day in the Philippines
Like the many Philippine traditions Filipinos observe in their daily lives, on November 1, All Saints’ Day or undas is a day to remember the dearly departed. Filipinos customarily visit
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double celebration for the Philippine art scene was held on 29 September at Raffles Hotel, Makati City. It was the official launch of Search Mindscape Foundation and the 75th birthday of master painter Justin Nuyda, whose work and career inspired the creation of the foundation. The launch was accompanied by an exhibit entitled “Continuum: Connecting Mindscapes,” which features artworks by 30 local contemporary artists. Daloy Dance Company opened the event, followed by the welcoming of guests by singer-actress Tuesday Vargas and host Johnny Litton, who served as the night’s masters of ceremonies. Live music was provided by
guests, especially stakeholders of the local arts community. She said the foundation wants to become a platform that will help develop artists and expand the access of art in its future programs and partnerships.
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The launch of Search Mindscape Foundation became a gathering of the masters as well. Benedicto “BenCab” Cabrera (National Artist for Visual Art), F. Sionil Jose (National Artist for Literature) and several contemporaries of Justin Nuyda were among the attendees to signify their support for the new foundation and at the same time celebrate with him on his 75th birthday. Interior designer Jigs Adefuin of Adefuin Design Studio wove the artworks of 30 Filipino contemporary artists into a narrative that bridges the legacy of Justin Nuyda as one of the pillars of Philippine contemporary art and the next generation of artists who will eventually move on to greater heights. The exhibit displayed the works of some of the finest artists in the country: Orley Ypon, Bullet Dematera, Rom Villaseran, Azor Pazcoguin, Mark Andy Garcia, Olivia d’Aboville, Kenneth Montegrande, Beatrix Syjuco, Michelline Syjuco, Robert Lucas Shook, Marko Bello, Janos Delacruz, Vincent de Pio, Jaime Gubaton, Clarence Chun, Rey Aurelio, Aileen Lanuza, AADA, Leo Aguilar, Meneline Wong, Michael Pastorizo, Jayson Muring, Jojoy Zabala, Tammy de Roca, Jel SuFitz Herrera arez, Fitz Herrera, Josep Pascual, Sam Penaso and Jay Ragma. Mediums ranged from oil and acrylic Casa San Miguel’s enchanting string to textile and collage. quartet all throughout the evening. Completing the exhibit were two Search Mindscape founder Ayni oil on canvas paintings donated by Nuyda, daughter of the elder Nuy- Justin Nuyda (titled “Moonlight Soda, thanked the support of attending nata” and “Passion”) which are cur-
the tombs and graves of their deceased family members. They often spend a good part of the day repairing these tombs and cleaning them. Some families even spend the night around their loved ones’ tombs, passing the long hours of the evening by playing card games, eating, drinking, and singing. Prayers are also offered this day as well as a novena in 13 Roman Catholic churches in the Philippines. When the Novena is over, there is a Mass migration from the church to the cemetery. Though the primary focus is to remember the dead, undas is hardly a solemn event.
rently available for silent auction bids. Nuyda’s works along with all of the other artworks featured in the launch will be available for viewing and purchase at a 15-day extended exhibit which runs until 16 October at LRI Design Plaza (located along Nicanor Garcia Street, Makati City). All proceeds will be used to fund future projects of Search Mindscape Foundation.
1. Pista Minatay or sharing meals with departed loved ones. Offering food to their departed loved ones and other spirits is a vital part of the undas tradition in the Philippines. It coincides with similar practices done around the world, such as the Hungry Ghost Festival celebrated in China and Hong Kong every August. 2. Preparing the deceased loved one’s favorite dish. For undas, some Filipino families cook the departed one’s favorite dish. So don’t be surprised when moms and titas are busy the night before cooking the favorite food of the late family members! 3. Prayers, the rosary, and novena. Aside from those who have entered the Kingdom of Heaven, All Saints’ Day is a day of prayer for all saints recognized by the Catholic Church. A rosary is offered together with prayers for the departed. 4. Some cemeteries prohibit eating. This may sound a bit contradictory to the traditions some people observe on undas, but other families have strictly prohibited food within the cemetery premises. It is part of the belief that day of the dead should be a solemn observance of their passing, not something that the living should enjoy. 5. No stepping over a grave or tombstone. Whether it’s All Saints’ Day or not, stepping on a tombstone or a grave is disrespectful to the dead. Years of bad luck is believed to fall upon those who violate this rule.This practice is regarded as more of a superstition than a tradition. 6. Walking over a bonfire smoke. Though this isn’t as common in urban areas as it is in provinces, walking over a bonfire is one cultural tradition still observed to this day. Children are often advised to walk over a bonfire smoke so bad spirits won’t follow them when they leave the cemetery. (balay.ph)
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Ayni explained that the motivation to establish Search Mindscape Foundation was developed several years ago when her father started collecting artworks of younger contemporary artists that he supports and sees potential in. When she began managing her father’s art studio full-time in 2017, it required her to travel and study more about the local and international art industry. “It also strengthened my belief that Filipinos do have a lot to offer not only in the local art scene, but internationally as well,” she added. “Coming back to Manila, I felt the need for me to fully participate in promoting Philippine visual art.” It was also in 2017 where she met Jigs Adefuin and Oliver Ortiz of Adefuin Design Studio, whom she worked closely with for a tribute to her father for LRI Design Plaza’s 13th anniversary. “The foundation was primarily founded by the three of us,” Ayni said. “I was very much fascinated by the work dynamic of our partnership at that time so I approached them later to collaborate on a project. One idea led to another and we decided to build a foundation that aims to support the Philippine art community.” As for the foundation’s name, Ayni explained that the term “Search Mindscape” was inspired by the artwork series that her father conceptualized and created in the 60s.
“My father’s mindscapes (which denote an expansive view of one’s own mind) are heavily influenced by his experiences as a lepidopterist (one who studies and collects butterflies and moths) among other things,” she said. “This has shaped the art that he creates. We believe that visual artists in the Philippines have their own respective mindscapes that we, as a foundation, aim to seek, foster and develop. (Daily Tribune)
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Our SDP Reunion’s FINAL dinner night at the upscale rooftop Elia Restaurant in Athens shows clockwise: Fe, Becky, Jean Te, Meng, Melanie (friend), Myrna and Mon. Photo courtesy of Mon Malabanan.
Photo of the relaxing four-hour ride of the SeaJet Ferry that took us from Santorini to Athens
Photo taken in front of the massive Parthenon, taken by Mon Malabanan the Head of the Hellenic Red Cross who brought a gallon of water and juice to calm this visitor down. Just looking at its grandeur, "The Acropolis" is an ancient citadel located on a rocky hilltop above the city of Athens. Throngs of tourists worldwide visit to see its great architectural and historical significance. The magnificent Parthenon on the other hand was a former temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. As we knew from our history books, it began construction on 447 BC, when the Athenian Empire was at the peak of its power and was completed on 438 BC. This building was considered
the most important surviving building of Classical Greece, believed to be the "Zenith of Doric Order." Its decorative sculptures during its peak time were considered the high point of Greek Art and it was regarded as a symbol of Athenian democracy and western civilization (as we have recalled learning in our two-semester required University College classes of History and Western Civilization, during our college years).The Parthenon was ultimately considered to be one of the world's greatest cultural monuments, while "The Acropolis" on the other hand, symbolized the celebration of Hellenic victory over their Persian invaders. Going down the hill right after, both Mon and this writer lucked out on the FREE entrance to the Acropolis Museum due to their special government holiday after 5:00 pm. The Museum was founded to exhibit all the significant finds from the Sacred Rock and its foothills. it was designed by architect Bernard Tschumi with MIchael Protaidis and inaugurated in the summer of 2009.The museum is located in the historic Makryianni district, situated 300 meters south of the Acropolis. The Museum hosts its collections across three levels. The Museum's exhibition culminates on the third floor in the glass encased "Parthenon Gallery." By dinnertime, Mon and I met with the rest of the sisters at an upscale rooftop restaurant called Elia where we all savored fi ne, Greek cuisine highlighted by a delicious cake brought in by Sis Te Lazatin-Rivera ending our night with a BANG and a note to everyone, 'til NEXT year! C H E E R S!
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DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet. Set aside. 2. Stir together the flours, egg, white sugar, butter, cornstarch, powdered milk, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. 3. Knead for a few minutes to make a soft dough. Divide the
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Ingredients • 1 fish (tilapia or bangus); grilled • 1 cup string beans; cut 2 inches long • 5-6 pieces okra • 1 cup squash; cut in cubes • 1 cup string beans; cut 2 inches long • 2 small ampalayas; cut in halves • 1 eggplant;cut in lengths • 1 cup jute leaves (saluyot) • Bagoong suce
1. In a pot, bring water to boil and then boil the fish. 2. Remove fish from the pot. 3. Season the liquid with bagoong sauce respective to your taste. 4. Add all the vegetables except the jute (saluyot) leaves. 5. When vegetables are cooked, add the jute leaves. 6. Cook until done.
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Remembering DOH signs IRR for UHC law DREAMS
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here is something about the phenomenon of sleep that makes it difficult to remember what has occurred. Most dreams are forgotten unless they are written down. It is often said that 5 minutes after the end of a dream, we have forgotten 50 percent of its content, and 10 minutes later, we have forgotten 90 percent. Dream researchers estimate that around 95 percent of all dreams are forgotten entirely upon awakening. Some people have no difficulty remembering several dreams nightly, while others rarely or never recall dreams. Some aspect of sleep appears to make it difficult for dreamers to remember what happened.
Most dreams are forgotten, but sometimes a dream is suddenly remembered later in the day or on another day. Writing down or recording dreams may help you remember them. This suggests that the memory is not totally lost, but for some reason it is hard to retrieve.
How does the brain affect dream memories? Brain lesion and neuroimaging studies have indicated that the temporo-parieto-occipital junction and ventromesial prefrontal cortex play crucial roles in dream recall. Surface EEG studies showed that sleep cortical oscillations associated with successful dream recall are the same as those involved in forming and recalling episodic memories while awake. Cortical brain oscillations of human sleep appear to predict successful dream recall.
Specific cortical activity has been linked with successful dream recall after waking up from REM sleep, a finding which strengthens the theory that dream recall and episodic memory during wakefulness are linked. A different area of the brain has been linked with successful dream recall after awakening from stage 2 NREM sleep. Overall, these findings suggest that mechanisms underlying the encoding and recall of episodic memories may remain the same across different states of consciousness, in other words, whether awake or asleep. Another study using MRI techniques found that vivid, bizarre, and emotionally intense dreams — the dreams people usually remember — are linked to parts of brain areas known as the amygdala and hippocampus. The amygdala plays a primary role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions. The hippocampus has been implicated in important memory functions, such as consolidating information from short-term to long-term memory. Scientists have also Medical News Today identified where dreaming is likely to occur in the brain. People who have a clinical condition known as Charcot-Wilbrand syndrome lose the ability to dream. A loss of the ability to dream was also noted in one person who experienced a lesion in a part of the brain known as the right inferior lingual gyrus. This is located in the visual cortex. It may be that this area of the brain, which is associated with visual processing, emotion and visual memories, plays a role in either generating or transmitting dreams. People have speculated about dreams for thousands of years, but only recently have advances in technology make it possible to study brain activity in ways that may help us understand what really happens when we dream. However, much about the life of dreams remains a mystery. (medicalnewstoday.com)
COMPELLING REASONS TO USE HEALTH INSURANCE BROKERS: ON ENROLLMENT & OTHERS
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irst, it’s FREE. Brokers don’t charge you anything. Second, you pay the same price. Whether you enroll with a broker or direct to the health insurer, your premium remains the same. Third, if you encounter problems later, you can count on your broker’s help. He/she will be with you all the way. The following excerpts from an article at LIFEHEALTHPRO on May 13 by Lance Weiss, a comedian who lives in New York, says it all: “Most of the people who are involved with health insurance seem to have no idea how completely lost people like me are…Even if we’re smart, we have no idea how insurance works…I, personally, am smart. I have a college degree from a four-year university. I live in an information-heavy city (New York). I do my best to keep up with the news and recent internet happenings. And I still have no idea how health insurance works. “I work as a self-employed comedian and I do have health insurance. In the past year, I’ve gone to the emergency room twice. One for a finger broken during an intense basketball game; and, one, for dehydration, after another basketball game. Both times, I had no idea what my insurance would cover. “I still have no idea what a “PPO” is, or what a “provider” is. (Or, whether they’re actually the same thing.)
“Then, there’s the insurance card. I don’t know how to use it. Example: There are 3 different addresses on the card. Which ones should I send the claims to? “If I, a relatively informed and educated individual, can’t figure all of this out, how are the less educated members of society supposed to understand how to get and use health insurance? Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ends on December 7. You may want to know what regulations were issued that affect your Medicare benefits. Your circumstances may have changed that need you to review your current health plan benefits. There may be new plan offerings that perfectly match your needs. If you need help, you may call at 323 535 7373 or e-mail at: leo.balita@ gmail.com.
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Joleo “Leo” Monsalud holds CA life and health license # 0G55218. He studied for his MBA and Law at the University of the Philippines. He worked for UNILAB where his last position held was vice-president in charge as general manager of a division. He helps Medicare members choose the right Medicare health plan for them.
MANILA -- Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III signed recently the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the landmark Universal Health Care (UHC) law (Republic Act No. 11223). In his speech at the ceremonial signing in Manila, Duque said the IRR is only the first step to the creation of a health system that works for all. “We will begin with a change in perspective where health care is more than treating patients in our facilities. The health system will actively improve the health literacy, the health environment, the social determinants of health of every Filipino,” he said. The IRR would guide the DOH and its partner agencies in implementing the landmark law. Quezon 4th District Rep. Helen Tan, author of the UHC Act in the House of Representatives, said while the law may not be perfect, it is a good start in improving the health condition of Filipinos, despite many challenges including appropriate funding. “Ang bola ay nasa DOH and PhilHealth na (The ball is already in the hands of the DOH and PhilHealth [Philippine Health Insurance Corporation] already)…and you can’t afford to lose this battle for the people and now is the time to fulfill the promise of health care,” she said. Senator Risa Hontiveros, a co-author and co-sponsor of the UHC Act, said the
legislators would monitor the implementation of the law through mandated performance evaluation mechanisms. “Ito ay para masiguro na nagta-translate sa aktwal na pagbabago, na nararamdaman ng mga Pilipino ang reporma ng UHC law (This is to ensure that it [UHC law] translates to actual change, that every Filipino feels the reforms brought about by the UHC law),” Hontiveros said.
On February 20, President Rodrigo Duterte signed the UHC law which ensures that every Filipino, including overseas Filipino workers, are eligible to preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative, and palliative care. Under the law, all Filipino citizens are automatically enrolled into the government’s health insurance program. Members who have the capacity to pay are considered direct contributors while the indigents and senior citizens are categorized as indirect contributors and are sponsored by the government. (PNA)
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NATURAL SPLENDOR. Estrella’s 64th waterfall is a visual treat to adventure junkies. Photo courtesy of Jehson Cervancia/Narra Municipal Tourism Office
Exploring Southern Palawan: Chasing waterfalls in Narra and eventually discovered a flock of eagles and other birds drinking at this waterfall. Here, you can spend a day splashing around, or maybe reconnecting with nature and yourself. Falls jumping in select spots is also a must-try but always do it with extra caution.
Sultan Falls
ICONIC WATERFALL. Immerse yourself in Estrella Falls’ laidback, relaxing atmosphere. Photo courtesy of Jehson Cervancia/Narra Municipal Tourism Office
PALAWAN, Philippines – More than sprawling pristine beaches in northern Palawan, there’s a whole lot of unexplored beauty in this paradise of an island province. For a totally different Palawan experience, head down south and be amazed by its offthe-beaten upland destinations. In Narra town, 92 kilometers south of Puerto Princesa City, spend a week or two chasing its stunning waterfalls. To guide you better, we’ve listed below 4 waterfalls you can visit for your holiday adventure in southern Palawan:
INVITING WATERS. Inuman Banog Falls has become a go-to destination among local outdoor enthusiasts. Photo courtesy of Joan Grace Buaga’s Facebook account
Estrella Falls
Estrella Falls is the place to go, especially for those who need a short break from their daily stressful routine. In 20 to 30 minutes from the town center, you can reach this falls in Barangay Estrella Village. Narra’s iconic Estrella Falls was declared a hall of famer in the regional search for cleanest inland water body in 2002. And let me tell you, it never disappoints! Its inviting emerald waters are so irresistible that you’d want to take a dip once you get there. Chancing upon a horde of monkeys is also an experience in itself. It’s tempting to give them food just to see them up close and personal. But that’s a no-no here. To keep you safe, the management discourages monkey feeding. Why not just appreciate them from afar, right? Here’s surely something you don’t want to miss – atop Estrella Falls are other waterfalls – 63 more! If you’ve got an overflowing sense of adventure, go ahead and take your exploration to the next level. Hire a well-trained mountain guide then start trekking earlier to catch them all in their awesome glory. But here’s the catch: getting to the last falls – the grandest among all – would take you up to 4 days! So this means spending nights camping by the river. Interestingly,
as you find yourself in the heart of the jungle you’ll get to spot rare animals like the Palawan wild boar, a host of different bird species, and many more. If you were to ask what’s the most exciting part of this nature immersion activity, we tell you it’s the descent. As you head back, get your adrenaline pumping and do some falls jumping! But a friendly reminder: proceed with extra caution and if unsure, don’t.
Delta Falls
Thrill-seekers who want to escape the rowdy crowds would surely love the solitude Delta Falls offers. Off the tourists’ radar, this waterfall is tucked in the mountains in Barangay Taritien, a 15 to 20-minute ride from the town center. You can reach Delta Falls even without a guide, but if you’re afraid of getting lost, we suggest you to get one. For the brave, just ask the locals about the jumping-off point then from there, trek up, until you reach it
Magnificent is the word that perfectly describes the 300-feet high Sultan Falls. This waterfall is one of the exceptional features you’ll see when you climb Sultan Peak, a 3 to 4-day (including ascent and descent) hike from the jump-off point in Sitio Mariwara in Barangay Princess Urduja, some 30 to 40 minutes away from the town center. The journey to Sultan Falls involves lots of river crossing, which makes it even more challenging yet thrilling. Serving as natural wind coolers are giant pine trees flanking these rivers. The best feeling? It’s when you could feel the cold, strong wind hugging your tired body. NATURAL SHOWER. Delta Falls Whether you’re a wildlife expert or an enis best to visit in rainy season thusiast, you’ll definitely be awed by impressince its water isn’t year round. sive floraand fauna along the trail. Don’t miss Photo by Keith Anthony Fabro the opportunity to see the Palawan endemic Nepenthes palawanensis, a carnivorous pitcher plant species considered MOUNTAIN VIEW. Take a dip in this as one of the world’s biggest. You’ll natural infinity pool atop Sultan also come across different orchid and Falls as you wait for the sun to rise. bird species unique to this place. Photo courtesy of Jehson Cervancia/ To catch the stunning sunrise, Narra Municipal Tourism Office set up your tent atop Sultan Falls. At night, you can star gaze and, as cliché-ish as it may sound, contemplate on the meaning of life and your purpose of existence. As the day breaks, it’s up to you to push yourself further and conquer the summit two hours away, which is already in sight. But since you’re there already, why not? (Rappler.com) in less than 30 minutes. Unlike Estrella Falls, there isn’t much swimming space in Delta Falls. But what makes this one awe-inspiring is it’s as high as a 3-story building. At the base of this waterfall, get refreshed as you let the cascading cold waters wash away all your worries.
Inuman Banog Falls
Another waterfall that’s getting popular in Narra is the Inuman Banog Falls. It also requires less than an hour of trekking, as it is situated deep in the mountains in Sitio Buong in Barangay Dumangueña, a 30 to 40-minute ride from the town center. Surrounded by a lush forest, Inuman Banog is a 3-tiered waterfall. The highest is around 50 meters high. This is an indigenous community-run destination so trekkers are required to pay a guide fee. You might ask, what’s in the name? It can be translated as “the drinking place of eagles.” According to folklore, early settlers had experienced extreme drought that dried up rivers. While searching for water sources, they saw an eagle, locally called banog, going to and from this place. In desperation they followed it
UNIQUE FLORA. Nepenthes palawanensis, an endemic pitcher plant species, grows in abundance along the trail to Sultan Peak. Photo courtesy of Jehson Cervancia/ Narra Municipal Tourism Office
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How patis can elevate your tequila cocktail, and other lessons from Asia’s top bartenders Some of Asia’s Best Bartenders offer an education while getting us drunk. Among the lessons: sherry is not an old woman’s drink
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ast weekend, a bunch of Filipino bartenders from some of the top bars in Asia flew in to take over mixing duties at some of the hottest spots in BGC, Makati CBD, and Poblacion. Armed with spirits provided by William Grant and Sons (Monkey Shoulder, Hendricks, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, and Milagro Blanco Tequila), they showed off their skills in the third annual Manila Cocktail Fest. We tagged along on the Poblacion leg of the festival, and we learned some new things about mixing up things that will get us drunk.
1. Fino Sherry Makes for a Great Martini
“I think sherry is an underdog,” says Edriane Lim, mixing a drink behind the bar at Lampara. “I think bartenders think it’s an old woman’s drink.” And so, each of his five drinks for that night feature a different kind of sherry. The one that really showcases the value of the fortified wine is the Scan-
Scandalous Martini
Royal Ceylon
Super Colada
dalous Martini, which pretty much just replaces the usual vermouth with dry Fino sherry. It makes for a startlingly delicate martini, the herbal flavors of both ingredients coming in gentle waves, emerging through a clean citrus bouquet. And then it leaves bone dry. This might become our standard way of making a martini, purists be damned.
2. Steep Your Tea in Coconut Water
Jalisco Yam
Truly Asian: Coconut Gula Melaka Pancakes, Salmon Otak Otak, and Beef Rendang Eggd Benedict are just three attractions of the Your Local breakfast menu.
Over at Polilya, Gerry Olino has a lot of things going on. He’s prepared a slow drip coffee, and he has peaches simmering in an immersion circulator. But the most intriguing component of the night is Pu-erh tea that’s been steeped in sous-vide coconut water. It’s part to a drink that he calls the Royal Ceylon, which matches the tea with a base of whisky and amaretto, and ramps things up with lime juice, cinnamon, and angostura bitters. It’s a tall drink with a lot of ingredients, and one would think that the tea wouldn’t be able to get through all that. But the Pu-erh shines, its earthiness buoyed with coconut flavor, turning it into the core of the drink. It’s a really simple idea that has value beyond the world of alcohol consumption, and we’re actually kind of surprised we haven’t really seen it before.
3. Chia Seeds are Really Just Healthier Boba
Practically every one of the participants in the Poblacion leg of the fest featured some spin on the Piña Colada. The one cooked up by Joe Villanueva over at the rum bar Buccaneers is kind of reminiscent of a coconut milk tea. The Super Colada No. 2 is made up of spiced rum, coconut liqueur, pineapple juice, ricotta cheese, and chia seeds. Those two last ingredients combine to give the drink its creamy heft, and the floating chia seeds basically functioned as an analog for tapioca pearls. So, while we were pickling our livers, we were also promoting good gut health. This is always a bonus.
4. Drink Fish Sauce. Just Do It.
Honestly, this isn’t something we learned while stumbling around the streets of Poblacion. We are Filipinos after all, and our appreciation for patis certainly goes as far as wanting to just shoot it sometimes. But fish sauce generally isn’t thought of as a possible ingredient for cocktails. But Kerwin Unido over at Run Rabbit Run just went for it. Milagro Tequila on its own has a minerality that reads as salty on the palate. His drink, Jalisco Yam, ramps that up with an extra touch of mezcal, before mixing it with cucumber juice, fresh lime, agave syrup, and the fish sauce. It’s a completely funky drink that delivers a complex mix of sour and savory notes that just somehow ends up being really refreshing. Also in the drink is a twist of boozy pickled cucumber that we’d like to buy a jar of.
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Filipina enslaved for 65 years in US wants to go home, find estranged family MANILA, Philippines — Fedelina Lugasan, 82, wants to go home to the Philippines after being freed from a 65-year abusive employment in the United States. Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez recently met with “Nanay Fedelina” at the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles. “I want to go home to Tacloban
and find my family,” Nanay Fedelina said, as reported by the Department of Foreign Affairs. Noting President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to prioritize overseas Filipinos, Romualdez hopes to help Nanay Fedelina in achieving her dream. The Pilipino Workers Center, through the help of US law enforcement, rescued Nanay Fede-
FORMER SENATE CHIEF AQUILINO ‘NENE’ PIMENTEL JR. BROUGHT TO ICU Former Senate President Hon. Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel (Photo by: Juan Carlo de Vela) mbnewspictures / mbnewspix
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ormer Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has been brought to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital on Monday night. Pimentel’s son, incumbent Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, said the former Senate chief was “very ill” and is now being treated. “Senator Nene Pimentel is very ill and currently under treatment. Doctors and hospital staff are doing their best to help him. We ardently ask that
you join us in prayer for his full and complete recovery,” his statement sent to reporters read. Before this, Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) spokesman Ron Munsayac, in a Twitter post past 7 p.m., announced the whereabouts of the former Senate president. “We are humbly asking our friends and partymates in the @ PDPLABAN to pray for the full & speedy recovery of our founder and Chairman Emeritus Tatay Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel, Jr. who is currently in the ICU,” Munsayac wrote. The PDP-Laban did not disclose the hospital where the 85-year-old former lawmaker was confined but reports said Pimentel was brought to St. Luke’s Medical Center in Taguig City. (Manila Bulletin)
lina from her Filipino-American employers in 2018. She was only 16 years old when she was recruited from Leyte to serve as a domestic helper to a family in Manila, who eventually brought her to Los Angeles. General Adelio Angelito Cruz (rearmost) Romualdez, in a Consul introduces “Nanay Fedelina” (right) to Ambassador to column published the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez (left). by The STAR, said Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles Nanay Fedelina and the Philippine Consulate Genwas subjected to physical and verbal abuse. She did eral in Los Angeles, investigated not also receive payment for her her case. Her employers had been service, making her case an exam- convicted and ordered to pay restitution, according to Romualdez. ple of modern-day slavery. Nanay Fedelina, however, asked When she arrived in the US, her employers confiscated her pass- the judge not to jail her 79-year-old port, birth certificate, and other employer. After being rescued from her identification documents. For 65 years, Nanay Fedelina be- employers, she has been living in came the nanny of the children and a nursing facility in Long Beach, then the grandchildren and did all where she has a private room and her needs provided for free. household work with no salary. Following the meeting with “Nanay Fedelina came from a generation when slave-like employ- Nanay Fedelina on September 15, ment practices or highly unregulat- Romualdez stressed the governed domestic employment were still ment’s commitment to uphold the commonplace in the Philippines. welfare and protect the rights of She also seems to be one of the few overseas Filipinos. “We must do our best to safeto survive this and gain freedom,” guard their welfare,” Romualdez the DFA said. The FBI, with the help of the PWC said. (Philstar.com)
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Ternocon 2020 brings people together MANILA, Philippines — You can’t always count on every execution to be A+ when something goes on trend. Such is the case of the terno enjoying a second wave of popularity, a splash that has rippled beyond the confines of the State of the Nation Address red carpet since the magnificent staging of Bench and Cultural Center of The Philippines’ Ternocon last year at the CCP. But the terno is not just any old silhouette. It’s our national dress. The Filipiniana dress code of a top TV network’s recent celebrity ball is a case in point. When done right, just looking at the A-list actresses standing tall with the proper butterfly sleeve proportions, it’s sublime. Yet the execution went in two directions. It is fashion with undeniable cultural value. It will be a reference for ternos to come, even the bad ones. This underscores the importance of holding the biennial Ternocon, especially now that the national dress has got everyone’s attention. At the recent Ternocon 2020 press preview, Bench founder Ben Chan spoke about how this movement unites: “What amazed me about Ternocon is its ability to bring people together from all walks of life, including the hands that make the terno what it is — artisans, embroiderers, beaders, weavers. It creates dialogue among designers, and between students and mentors, Bench and Cultural Center of the Philippines, between the local government and the design community. When Chan says “Love Local,” referring to the influential Filipino fashion campaign his retail company pioneered, “It means we love ourselves, our identity, and who we are as a culture. It may be a competition but if you look deeper, it’s a cooperation.” “Our efforts resulted in more bureaucrats and celebrities wearing the terno, but it also led to some misinterpretations,” CCP chairperson Margie Moran Floirendo cautions. “This is why we will further our initiatives to push for the proper understanding of the institute of the terno as this is the only way we can ensure the preservation, appreciation and promotion of the Philippine national dress.” Ternocon project director Gino Gonzales is all about bringing the terno beyond the fashion and society crowd. At the last Ternocon, the aptly-dressed audience were made to feel like a part of the show as we joined the models on the CCP Main Theater stage, while chief mentor Inno Sotto’s dreamy, grandiose interpretations floated on the seats. Consistent with the goal to reach more Filipinos, Ternocon has toured SM malls, and will invite a bigger audience for the main event. “We’re hoping to extend the stage beyond the proscenium opening, so that the audience can get a closer look,” he reveals.
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cultural and lasting power until the next generation. Celebrity dressing is created for social media.” Cebu-based Philip comes from a more occasion-based way of wearing the terno. He says of his first look, “I want to establish that you can wear the terno separately as a bolero. Remove it and it becomes a new thing and you can go to your next event. Cebu is still catching up in terms of terno as everyday wear, especially for the younger generation, unlike in Manila.” His red-and-black silk taffeta, double-face satin, and tulle look with tassels is decidedly flamenco-inspired. “I designed with Spain in mind for the celebration of the 500th anniverA first look at the Ternocon 2020 collections by mentors sary of the Spanish ‘discovery’ of the Philippines in 2021. It Lesley Mobo, Ivarluski Aseron and Philip Rodriguez and also marks the Filipino victory in killing Magellan and 500 Ternocon 2018 grand winner Marlon Tuazon years of Christianization.” Ivar, who wasn’t able to make it to the presscon, made Inno is back as chief mentor. “The last two and a half years, his presence felt with a modernist white two-piece terno the trend in fashion was to appreciate artisanal things and comprising a crew-neck tunic and wide-legged trousers with I thought the terno was going to be overlooked because ev- black sheer panels in patterns typically found in traditional erybody was going more ‘tribal,’ regardless of the region, but Filipino weaves, topped off with starkly contrasting buttons now I like that all of a sudden, there’s now this interest in down the tunic’s back. Marlon’s full-length, sparkling Yves Klein blue Paulette the terno as women’s wear in so many versions after the first terno gown with a scarf neckline is inspired by the folk song Ternocon. It is encouraging,” he says. One of the past Ternocon mentors, JC Buendia, says, “It Bituin Marikit. “The somber, almost-lullaby melody is capwas a turning point for me. I have been designing ternos as tured through the color. The gown is like a star-studded sky. formalwear for years, yet after the last Ternocon, it became At the center of it, the wearer, the maiden who captures the spectators’ eyes, the Filipino,” he describes. everyday wear!” Now back to the contestants. According to Gino, the kids The Ternocon 2020 mentors Lesley Mobo, Philip Rodriguez and Ivar Aseron, who have been mentoring one contes- are all right. The millennial roster of Ternocon 2020, he comtant from each archipelago since April, and Ternocon 2018 ments, “are very cerebral and detail-oriented. Definitely more grand winner Marlon Tuazon will each show a 10-piece col- quiet than the last batch where it was like Eat Bulaga every day.” lection and present one look during the presscon. Gino began planning this second edition as early as DeLondon-based Lesley had been busy with the Fashion Weeks and mentoring his contestants, so he designed what cember 2018. Ternocon opened a forum to emerging Filipino came to him instinctively. “I worked with the mantilla. You designers, such a talented batch of applicants that they had to add two more to the 12 they initialthink it’s Spanish, but when you ly planned. The contestants will look closer, it looks oriental. With each present a three-piece terno terno as the silhouette, it’s a percollection; concept is up to them, fect representation of what a modas long as the codes of the terno ern Filipino is. We are an amalgaare respected. mation of Spanish, Chinese and The contestants are a mix of Japanese influences. I chose white experienced designers who are albecause it is a canvas. The Filipina ready running their own businesscan be someone who is malleable, es, those in big fashion houses, such as the model Hannah Locsin some who’ve competed in design walking for Gucci.” competitions or represented the As for his thoughts on the recountry in fashion events abroad, cent celebrity terno interpretaas well as fresh graduates with not tions? “A leg of mutton really is Bench founder Ben Chan (center) with Cultural a lot of work experience in fashion not a terno, nor is doing animal Center of the Philippines chairperson Margie prints endemic to the Philippines. Moran (second from right), flanked by (from left) but who are definitely not lacking We need young blood in the in- Ternocon project director Gino Gonzales, Ternocon in vision and skill. Their collections will be unveiled on Ternocon dustry that understands what Fil2020 mentor Lesley Mobo, Ternocon 2018 grand 2020, Jan. 26 at the CCP Main ipiniana terno really is and create winner Marlon Tuazon, chief mentor Inno Sotto, Theater. (The Philippine Star) more content than style that has and Ternocon 2020 mentor Philip Rodriguez
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