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are working hard to help you keep a roof over your head, and there are new resources and protections available to you right now,” the governor wrote.

The governor said an “eviction or foreclosure” has always been a devastating incident. More so, with the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, losing a home to stay safe and warm is even more tragic.

“While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us, it has not affected all of us equally. The impacts of COVID on lives and livelihoods have had disproportionate impacts on our diverse communities. Census data from July 2020 showed that, of all California renters who had fallen behind on rent, three-quarters were Latino or Black,” Newsom noted.

So here’s how tenants can avail of the rent relief law, says Newsom:

“If your landlord gives you a notice to “pay or quit” – saying you have a certain amount of time to pay the rent you owe, or you have to move out – but you can’t pay the full amount because you were affected by COVID, you can fill out a document and give it to your landlord.”

“It is called the Tenant Distress Form, and you can find it on our new HousingIsKey.ca.gov website. It is available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese.”

“Sign it and don’t delay. You must give your landlord this document within 15 days after you receive the “pay or quit” notice to be protected from eviction.”

“You still owe the past rent, but if you cannot pay full rent because of COVID, you can’t get evicted for any rental debt that accrued between March and August of this year.”

“And so long as you further pay at least 25 percent of the rent due between September of this year and January of next year, then you cannot be evicted for unpaid rent for that period, either.”

“While this bill will give tenants some room to breathe, it is not permanent.”

“As of now, the protection for evictions lasts only until February 1, 2021.”

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“This virus transcends our borders and we are grateful to partner with our neighboring states though our Scientific Safety Review Workgroup for a healthy and safe path forward for all our communities.”

The Governors of Washington, Oregon and Nevada will identify public health experts to join California’s workgroup to guide the review of any vaccine approved by the FDA.

While there is no proven vaccine for COVID-19 yet, these top health experts will review any vaccine that receives federal approval and verify its safety before California, Washington, Oregon and Nevada will make the vaccine available to the public.

“We believe in science, public health and safety. That is why I am pleased that Washington is joining California and other western states in this effort,” said Washington Governor Jay Inslee.

“Any COVID vaccine must be guided by the expertise of scientists and medical professionals and that’s just what this workgroup will do. The Western States Pact will continue working together to ensure the best health outcomes for everyone in our states.”

“The vaccines currently in development, once approved, are what Americans have been waiting for to protect their families, their children, and their loved ones in longterm care facilities,” said Oregon Governor Kate Brown. “The independent review conducted by this panel of doctors, scientists, and health experts will ensure that a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine is available to everyone, especially communities that have been disproportionately impacted by this disease.” "Once again, I am thrilled to work with other states in the Western States Pact to ensure we take care of all our residents by bringing together the best and brightest scientific minds across states borders. We know we are stronger together," said Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. "When the time comes, Nevadans will be able to feel confident in the safety of the vaccine knowing that an independent review by experts across the West gave it their seal of approval."

This is not the first time Western States have collaborated in response to COVID-19. In April, California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Nevada joined in a Western States Pact which shared a vision for fighting COVID-19 and reopening their economies.

Western State leaders in May urged congressional leaders to approve $1 trillion in COVID-19 relief for states and local governments and are partnering to pilot a project testing new exposure notification technology pioneered by Google and Apple.

US polls: What's at stake for PH?

MANILA – The presidential race in the United States between President Donald Trump and former vice president Joseph Biden is moving into its final stretch.

With the polls less than a week away, political pundits weigh in on its possible outcome and what is at stake for the Philippines.

The country needs to pay attention to two major issues the US would continue to carry beyond November 3 -- human rights and China.

Rommel Banlaoi, president of the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies (PACS), said a Trump re-election would bring a continuation to the US-China rivalry, which could pressure the Philippines to take sides. "If Trump is re-elected, (the US) would reaffirm its hawkish, mercantilist, and isolationist positions. The worsening US-China rivalry will be a harder major foreign policy challenge for the Philippines because we will be put in a taking side dilemma," he said in the recent virtual Pandesal Forum.

Biden, on the other hand, could reverse the Trump administration's "damaging" action that resulted in the heated US-China trade war. While his view of Beijing is "inconsistent" and "ambiguous", Biden has sought to promote interstate cooperation, open trade, and multilateralism, an approach that could de-escalate current tensions with China should he win the White House, Banlaoi said. "I think if Biden wins there would be more flexibility and reason compared with Trump because we know the position of the liberals are more accommodating and willing to engage in talks with China, so there would be more rules for settling of political differences," he said.

The Democratic Party's emphasis on human rights and the rule of law could, however, could generate "political pressure" on the Duterte administration, whose campaign against illegal drugs had been criticized by several US lawmakers and

President Donald Trump and former vice president Joseph Biden (Anadolu photo)

then-US president Barack Obama, a Democrat. "Biden is very strong on human rights. But if they want to put pressure, they lack time already because Duterte's presidency will expire in 2022," Banlaoi said.

In a position paper dated October 25, the Integrated Development Studies Institute (IDSI) also posited that the upcoming US election "takes on increasing significance" as the Philippines needs a benign regional geopolitical environment to recover from the pandemic. "A Trump victory will pose problems for the country as the Philippines will be under increasing pressure to take sides in the rivalry between the two giants. The country might not be able to navigate the neutral path based on the best interests of the country, which allows it to tap the opportunities that both sides offer," IDSI research fellow Henry Chan wrote. "In the case of a Biden term, chances of a more subdued belligerence or confrontation will allow the Philippines to focus on economic recovery," he added.

'Big impact'

Whoever wins the 2020 US polls, political analyst Ramon Casiple said Washington is likely to focus on the Asia Pacific, including the Philippines, which would be the "center of exposure" in the international arena.

Casiple, also the executive director of the Institute for Political and Electoral Reform, thinks the US government would take great interest in the upcoming 2022 Philippine elections, given the country's strategic location in the region. "It's the US interest that would be at stake here, so don't expect that the US will be passive with regard to our electoral process. In fact, I am already anticipating that it will be an issue not only with the embassy but definitely the whole political elite in the US,” he said.

“There is already recognition that our part of the world will be something that both China and the US will be handling or addressing as a relatively important area of contention in the coming year,” he added.

Casiple said the Philippines must be ready to handle the "new world" that is coming, which means it has to be alert on its feet in dealing with "coming relations" rather than rely solely on its old ties. "We have to be prepared, particularly starting after the US elections, the US will try to come back and try to implement a new series of policies based on its own interest and the situation that has newly arrived in this particular area of the world," he said. (PNA)

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workers due to the impacts of COVID-19, scuffles between voters, and intimidation tactics. But it’s too early to see what might lead to litigation.

“The key for reporters,” he said, “is to not focus on isolated instances but to look for systemic issues.”

Once the polls have closed, he continued, news organizations should take care not to focus on the percentage of precincts reporting results. Because every state has its own way of counting votes, for instance, some will include absentee votes on a precinct-by-precinct basis, whereas others will dedicate a precinct just to those so-called “mail-in” ballots. Also, some states will count early-arriving ballots as they come in, while others will wait until Election Day itself, or just before then, so getting numbers that accurately reflect results will be a confusing process.

“Every state and locality is different,” he said, so “initial results are not necessarily predictive.”

“Do NOT declare winners!” Persily urged the news writers in attendance.

“Contextualize results. When you’re reporting on votes coming in, contrast those numbers with the number of expected voters.”

To do that, he recommended knowing how many votes are expected in any given locality before reporting on its preliminary results. Also, he said, it’s important to note where the votes are coming from, and how they’re being cast — for instance, if absentee ballots have been attributed to their location of origin.

Most importantly, he said, compare results, particularly in the presidential election, to the results from 2016, to see if there’s been a rising tide for either party at either the state or county levels.

Arizona and Florida have already begun counting absentee ballots, he pointed out, and Florida expects to have those tallies ready for dissemination when the polls close on the evening of Election Day. But in states including Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan, votes received in advance may not yet be counted on the evening of Nov. 3, and may take days to fully report.

He warned against premature acceptance of results based on phenomena such as a “Red Mirage,” based on Election Day turnout at the polls that lean Republican, a “Blue Wave” of heavily Democratic-leaning absentee votes, or a “Blue Mirage” the earliest tabulations of those “mail-in” votes in the states that report them while Election Day votes are still being counted.

Persily cautioned about what sources to trust for election information, and to beware of early claims of victory, and of foreign or domestic claims of fraud such as destroyed votes or official malfeasance in the counting process.

For reliable, authoritative sources and information on litigation and on the procedures of the different states, he recommended healthypolls. stanford.edu and healthyelections.org.

Temper expectations of when results will be available, particularly if the election is anywhere near as close as 2016’s, he said. “I tend to think it’s closer than people presume.”

Asked what states might be important to watch, he said that a Biden victory in Florida or Trump ascendancy in Maine or New Hampshire could be predictive.

It’s inevitable that pundits will make their predictions, he said, but “exit polls on Election Night are notoriously inaccurate.

“We’re going to have to wait. What makes an election official is certification by the chief election officer in the state,” he said, and that can take weeks.

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Sanya Lopez reveals she never had a 'fi rst love'

SANYA LOPEZ MANILA (Mabuhay) — Sanya Lopez says she never really had a "fi rst love."

This might be pretty hard to believe, given she's a gorgeous leading lady who is also 2020's Ginebra Calendar Girl, but it's true, according to Sanya. "Pet! Pusa," said Sanya when asked who her fi rst love was.

She laughed, then explained: "Wala pa akong kinokonsider na talagang fi rst love, siguro kapag dumating na."

Sanya Lopez was asked to reveal her "fi rsts" because she's set to star in the upcoming teleserye "First Yaya."

The actress may not have had a "fi rst love" to share, but she did talk about her fi rst showbiz friend, Derek Monasterio, as well as her fi rst on-screen kiss, which was Rocco Nacino on "Encantadia." "First Yaya" will also be Sanya's fi rst time to work with Gabby Concepcion as her leading man. "It's an honor na makapartner po si Mr. Gabby Concepcion," she said. "Nagkaroon na po ng Zoom meeting, medyo nag-usap-usap na kami doon, and sobrang bait na tao po ni Mr. Gabby Concepcion, bukod sa gwapo at, syempre, magaling na aktor," she added. (MNS)

How Nadine Lustre got over doubts about her songwriting skills

Nadine Lustre has admitted there was a point in her life when she was insecure about her songwriting skills that she had to put that aside.

Nonetheless, Lustre said during a virtual conference that the quarantine period has helped her understand and discover herself more.

Hence, she was able to gain confi dence and fi nish her visual album titled “Wildest Dreams.”

“I haven't done this before. I always doubted my writing. But I'm very blessed with the Careless guys to support me,” she said.

Lustre said the album production started last year but it was during this lockdown season where it really kicked off .

Her former boyfriend and Carless Music founder James Reid will be in one of the songs in the album.

“I want to have my own sound. I’m still on a path on fi nding that one,” Lustre said of her new music.

The Kapamilya singer-actress said they shot the videos from end of August until September in a studio, in parts of the Manila Hotel and in Caylabne Resort.

“Wildest Dreams” is slated to premiere on Careless Music’s and ABS-CBN’s Youtube channels on October 31 at 9 p.m.

“Wildest Dreams is a sonic adventure into the mind and heart of Nadine’s artistry,” Careless Music previously said. “Drawing from personal experiences we hear and feel true refl ection throughout this album.”

Lustre and Reid previously said the album focuses “mainly on empowerment and self-love.”

“A lot of people message me and kind of look up to me when it comes to empowerment or being strong and fearless,” Lustre said, when asked why she opted for a message album. “This is the perfect platform or catalyst to help empower and inspire people who listen to my music.”

(MNS)

Arci muñoz is now a sergeant

MANILA (Mabuhay) — Kapamilya actress Arci Munoz is now a sergeant of the Philippine Air Force Reserve (PAFR) Command.

The PAFR said Munoz completed the Basic Citizen Military Training on Sunda, October 25, at Gaerlan Auditorium, HAFRC, Clark Air Base in Pampanga.

The post added that under the supervision of 1st Air Reserve Center, Munoz learned the basic knowledge and skills of soldiery.

“For 30 training days, she underwent HADR training, marksmanship training, obstacle course, fi eld training exercise (FTX) and other activities that prepared her for her future roles as a reservist of the Philippine Air Force,” it said.

The post was accompanied by a photo of Munoz wearing a fatigue uniform while holding what appears to be her certifi cate. Munoz first revealed that she enlisted to be a reservist for the Philippine Air Force in an Instagram post last June. "Maligayang Araw ng Kasarinlan, mahal kong Pilipinas! Ngayon araw din ang aking unang pisikal na pagsasanay bilang kaunaunahang babae sa aking henerasyon at propesyon na sumasailalim sa [Philippine Air Force] reservist BCMT - Basic Citizen Military Training,” she captioned her post at that time. "Hinihikayat ko po ang aking mga kapwa kababaihan na mag-enlist. Marami pong salamat sa aking Philippine air force family. Asahan nyo po ang aking buong pusong dedikasyon at serbisyo," she added.

Munoz went through her basic citizen military training along with her “Pamilya Ko” leading man and good friend, JM de Guzman.

(MNS)

ARCI MUÑOZ

Sarah Geronimo's 'Tala' records over 160 million views on YouTube

MANILA (Mabuhay) — The music video of Sarah Geronimo’s "Tala" has reached another milestone on YouTube.

The video, released nearly four years ago, achieved a rare local feat as it recorded more than 160 million views.

Since passing the 141-million mark, "Tala" has been hailed as the most viewed OPM music video on the streaming site.

“Yass QUEEN. Asia’s Pop Star Royalty's TALA Music Video hits 160 MILLION VIEWS! Congratulations SARAH GERONIMO and Popsters,” said Viva Artists Agency in a post across its social media platforms. "Tala" was already a hit when it fi rst debuted in 2016, winning a pair of awards for song and music video of the year.

Georcelle Dapat-Sy of G-Force fame came up with the choreography fi lled with fun moves that the routine spawned thousands of covers

Four years since it was released as a single, there was a time when it was nearly impossible

SARAH GERONIMO not to hear “Tala” or see someone dancing to it anywhere.

From drag performances and TikTok challenges to Christmas parties and K-pop concerts, more and more people and celebrities have been bitten by the "Tala" fever.

While Geronimo wanted “Tala” to become a dance craze, she never really expected that it would become an ubiquitous fad in the latter part of 2019.

“Ang galing eh. I would say hindi siya naging expectation. Parang I was hoping na maging dance craze itong 'Tala.' …We released it 2016. We did the music video. Pumatok lang siya last year po, 2018-2019. So sabi ko, wow, power of manifestation. Nagkatotoo,” she said in a past interview with ABS-CBN News.

But for Geronimo, this isn’t just her win. She considers it a feat for the OPM industry.

“I would always sing it, perform it. Of course, sino pa ba 'yung magmamahal ng musika ko kung hindi ako din? [Sino pa ang magmamahal] ng sarili nating musika? Hindi ba tayo-tayo din po?” she said. "Tala" was part of the pop superstar’s album "The Great Unknown."

Heart Evangelista reveals inspiration behind song recorded in 2005

HEART EVANGELISTA MANILA (Mabuhay) — With the upcoming release of “Breathe You,” Heart Evangelista’s self-produced single recorded back in 2005, the actress revealed just what was her inspiration behind the music.

“I do remember the inspiration, but I don’t remember the feeling. Charot!” Heart said.

Joking aside, Heart shared that the song was inspired by what was happening right in front of her 15 years ago.

“I was inspired with what was in front of me at that very moment, the feeling of becoming a woman. I was young, 21, it was a complete turnaround from being a 19-year old,” Heart said.

“Becoming a lady, feeling you own your time, you’re free to do whatever and your dream is slowly becoming a reality, ’yun ’yung na-feel ko din sa time na ’yun at sa song,” she added.

According to the actress, the time she recorded the song felt like “three lifetimes ago.”

“You know, it was the first time I could call the shots. If I liked the song I could sing the song, I could do whatever. It was just so liberating for me at the time,” she said.

“That was really a good chapter of my life. This song really reminds me of that time.”

She added: “We made the song very me and it was just a good time in my life. I just turned 21. I just found my independence noong time na ’yun na I just want to share it with everyone.”

Composed by Jude Thaddeus Gitamondoc, “Breathe You” was released Oct. 27. (MNS)

Ivana reminds simple truth: ‘No matter kung ano ang suot,’ women deserve respect

Regardless of what a woman wears, she deserves to be respected.

This was Ivana Alawi’s simple reminder, as she recalled her experience of being sexually harassed during her time as an events model.

Alawi was asked for her opinion on women’s rights and welfare, amid the controversy involving Liza Soberano and Catriona Gray whose respective stance on issues affecting women drew a “warning” from a military official tasked with monitoring communist activities.

Alawi, whose meteoric rise to fame in the past year has made her a new-generation “sex symbol,” mentioned specifically her past experience of sexual harassment.

“I’ve experienced this before, when I worked in events, when I used to do modeling,” she said.

“I’ve experienced so many harassment. Not just catcalling. I’ve experienced people touching my body without permission. This is not right. Doon ako palagi sa tama.”

Alawi, 23, then stressed the importance of regarding any individual with respect, regardless of their gender or their choice of clothes.

“Respect people, kahit babae ‘yan, lalaki ‘yan. We need to be respected. No matter kung ano ‘yung suot, dapat niri-respeto mo,” she said.

“Especially mga babae, they deserve to be respected and they deserve to be loved. Women are very strong, women bring life to this world. Dapat niri-respeto sila.”

Alawi was speaking during a virtual media conference for “Sitsit,” her upcoming horror film scheduled to premiere on October 31 on iWant

TFC. (MNS) IVANA ALAWI

ENCHONG DEE & JASMINE CURTIS-SMITH MANILA (Mabuhay) — More and more Filipino films are becoming available on Netlfix.

One of the movies which will soon join the roster is “Alter Me,” starring Kapamilya star Enchong Dee and Kapuso talent Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

According to a press release from the streaming platform, the film follows “an HR manager who seeks the mentorship of a coveted escort to better connect with other people and her own emotions. However, he soon opens her heart to unexpected feelings.”

Slated to premiere on November 15 on Netflix across Asia, the film is directed by RC delos Reyes and written by Danno Christoper Mariquit.

Jasmine Curtis-Smith, Enchong Dee's new film to debut on Netflix in November

Speaking about the movie’s theme, delos Reyes said: “Nowadays, in the advent of technology and social media, we put on different masks and we create our own worlds. Hoping, that in that world we would be able to find the love and fulfillment we have always been seeking. Not realizing that the true change or ‘altering’ we have to do is always dependent on who we are and how honest we are to ourselves.”

Now that cinemas are closed, delos Reyes admitted that it is a struggle for filmmakers like him to find a platform where they can tell their stories.

That is why he was overly delighted when he learned that “Alter Me” will be streamed on Netflix.

“When my producers told me that my third film ‘Alter Me’ is now a Netflix film that will be streaming across Asia, I was jumping out of joy. For that only goes to show that there is no way for us to stop telling our stories,” he said.

Dee and Curtis-Smith began working on “Alter Me” late last year. The movie is co-produced by Viva Films and Ten17P.

(MNS)

ANgel locsiN sets recorD strAight, sAys she AND her fAmily Not pArt of NpA

MANILA (Mabuhay) — Angel Locsin felt the need to set the record straight after she and her family were red-tagged for speaking against the government.

In a lengthy Instagram post on Friday, the actress and philanthropist reiterated that she and her family are not part of the communist New People's Army (NPA) or any other "terrorist group."

Posting a close-up shot of her wearing a red top and bright red lipstick, she began with the hashtags #NoToRedTagging and #YesToRedLipstick. "To set the record straight, hindi po ako parte ng NPA or any terrorist group. Neither my sister nor my kuya Neri is a part of the NPA or any terrorist group," she said, referring to her sister Ella and nephew Neri Colmenares. The latter is an activist and human rights lawyer, and a former representative of the Bayan Muna party-list.

"By being vocal about my opinions and advocacies, I have always been attacked," she added. "Those I could ignore but this is a different level altogether. And so I have to speak up once again because this baseless and reckless red-tagging jeopardizes not only my safety, but also the safety of my sister and our family."

Referring to the recent statement made by an official of the government's National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict against her family, Locsin said: "Nanawagan po ako sa kinauukulan, na itama po ang mali na ito. Tigilan na po ang red-tagging. The statement made is utterly false and places ordinary citizens like us, those who they swore to protect, in danger."

She also urged the government to utilize public funds more efficiently. "Nakakalungkot po isipin na dito napupunta ang malaking halaga na P19.3B, sa mga paratang na walang basehan at pananakot na red-tagging. Sana ibigay na lang po sa ibang departamento ng AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) katulad ng medical reserve corps o pagtaas ng sweldo at pension ng mga sundalo natin," the actress said. "Malaking tulong rin po for purchasing vaccines or other COVID response programs. Many of our countrymen need financial assistance. Mga OFW na nawalan ng trabaho. Madaming mas nangangailangan ng pera ngayon. Sana doon na lang ilaan at sana doon ibuhos ang oras," she added.

Locsin asserted her right to share her views, pointing out that the Philippines is "a country where our freedom to speak and express ourselves are enshrined and protected by the Constitution."

She stressed that people like her should not be red-tagged for having views that may be different for others. "Kung magkaiba tayo, hindi ibig ANGEL LOCSIN sabihing pwede mo na ako i-red-tag. Hindi tayo magkakalaban dito. Hindi rin ako 'red'. Magkaiba lang tayo ng paniniwala," she said.

Meanwhile, Locsin also appealed to the public to show their support for other personalities who are being red-tagged for their advocacies, such as fellow actress Liza Soberano and former Miss Universe Catriona Gray.

She reiterated that they, just like many other people, "are expressing their beliefs peacefully" and do not deserve such treatment. (MNS)