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PH ASSURES UNSR KHAN OF CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR FREE EXPRESSION MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Philippine government has assured United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan of its commitment to fostering an environment conducive to free expression, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) said Thursday. "The government remains steadfast in its efforts to foster an environment where anyone can freely express their opinion without fear," PTFoMS executive director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez said, as quoted by his office in a news release on Thursday. Gutierrez made the assurance during the welcome dinner for Khan hosted by the PTFOMS, in collaboration with the Philippine Amusement
and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the Publishers Association of the Philippines (PAPI), and National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo Año at Barbara’s Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday night. During the event, Gutierrez relayed to Khan the current administration’s strong resolve to protect and promote the Filipinos' right to freedom of expression. The PTFoMs said the PH
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Congress can finish Charter reform before Holy Week 7 PBBM on attending Coldplay concert: It’s ‘unmissable’ 8 PBBM wants improved PhilHealth services with contribution hike 8 Filipino fighter among 21 fallen IDF soldiers 9 PBBM: SAF44 heroism a ‘clarion call for unity’ to address challenges 9 DOJ, UN Rapporteur meeting focus on upholding fundamental rights 11 DICT to double free Wi-fi sites in 2024 to support eLGU implementation 11 NSA: PH ups defense posture as more Pinoys back strong approach in WPS 12 VP Sara Duterte says she’ll run for office again 13 ‘Comprehensive archipelagic defense’ to help PH explore EEZ resources 13
Sections ENTERTAINMENT. Kim Chiu not in a rush to find ‘the one’ 18 BUSINESS. PBBM: Expanded petrochem complex to generate P215-B in 2025 14 FIL-AM COMMUNITY. TFC’s Jed, Sheryn, Jona Live on Concert across the US 3 HEALTH. DOH urges police to ensure vape inaccessibility to minors 16
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Executive Director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez shakes hands with visiting United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan before a welcome dinner in a restaurant in Intramuros, Manila on Tuesday (Jan. 23, 2024). The official said the welcome dinner for Khan would serve as “a platform for open dialogue and exchange of ideas, reinforcing the Philippines’ dedication to maintaining a dynamic and open environment for media and expression.”
Hahn Celebrates New Paramedic Unit in Whittier
What’s Ahead for the U.S. Economy in 2024? By Selen Ozturk | EMS
Although inflation and unemployment rates are falling, many Americans are struggling to stay afloat with record-high costs of living.
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lthough inflation and unemployment rates are falling, many Americans are struggling to stay af loat w it h rec ord-h ig h costs of living. At a Friday, January 19 Ethnic Media Services briefing, experts across the financial spectrum — from housing to oil to small business — discussed how ou r c u r r ent economy is impacting some of its most vulnerable members, and suggested what’s ahead for 2024.
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The struggle for housing Even in the wealthiest regions of the Bay Area like Silicon Valley — the fifth-largest economy in the world — the struggle to find housing is communitywide, said Nathan Ganeshan, founder of homeless aid nonprofit Community Seva. Though California has 12% of the U.S. population, it has 28% of its homeless population. Since 2013, Community Seva has helped about 320,000 of these individuals “by serving hot meals, blankets, sleeping bags, grocery gift cards, hygiene products, temporary housing, advocacy and more,” Ganeshan said. “We shouldn’t forget how entwined the struggle for basic needs like food and hygiene is with the struggle to find housing. However much
Whittier, CA — Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, Whittier Mayor Joe Vinatieri, and Whittier City Councilmembers, and LA County Fire Department officials celebrated a new paramedic unit stationed at LA County Fire Department Station 59 in Whittier. The new unit is shortening response times amid rising emergency medical calls in the Whittier area. “In the past few years, residents in the Whittier area have been calling 911
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for medical emergencies more often and that was putting a strain on our LA County Fire Department paramedic units and meant longer response times,” said Supervisor Hahn. “Fixing this problem became a priority for my office and this new additional paramedic team dedicated to Whittier is worth celebrating.” The new Paramedic Unit at Fire Station 59 is made up of two paramedics. Last year, Supervisor Hahn celebrated a new
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Memorializing the One-Year Anniversary of the Star Ballroom Dance Studio Mass Shooting in the City of Monterey Park Monterey Park, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and co-authored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath to memorialize the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in the City of Monte-
rey Park and the heroic efforts of Brandon Tsay at the Lai Lai Ballroom in the City of Alhambra. On January 21, 2023, a joyful kickoff to Monterey Park's Lunar New Year celebration was marred by tragedy after a gunman entered the Star Ballroom Dance Studio and opened fire, kill-
ing 11 people and wounding 9 others. Another tragedy was narrowly avoided in the City of Alhambra due to the heroic efforts of Brandon Tsay who disarmed the gunman, saving countless lives. In the face of this senseless act of violence, Los Angeles County witnessed heroism a nd resi lience. MEMORIALIZING
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PBBM: PH respects One China policy, not endorsing Taiwan independence MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Philippines continues to adhere to the “One China” policy and is not endorsing Taiwan’s independence, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. In a recorded interview aired over GMA News’ 24 Oras, Marcos admitted that he was surprised by China’s reaction over his congratulatory message to Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te. “The One China policy remains in place. We have adhered to the One China policy strictly and conscientiously since we adopted the one China policy. And that has not changed. That will not change,” Marcos said. “We are not endorsing Taiwanese’ independence. Taiwan is a province of China but the manner in which they will be brought together again is an internal matter,” he added. Under the One China principle, the Philippines recognizes the People's Republic of China as the sole Chinese government. Marcos clarified that he congratulated Lai on his election as “a common courtesy.” “Very simple lang ang ano ko diyan. Noong naging presidente ako, binati ako (My [explanation] is very simple. When I became president, I received congratulatory messages). So, what do you do? It PBBM
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Pechanga Resort Casino Wishes Everyone A Prosperous 2024 Year of the Dragon with $200,000 EasyPlay & Cash Drawings and Celebrations
Year of the Dragon approaches, Pechanga Resort Casino welcomes everyone to join in of the festival with a series of promotions and giveaways in February 2024. Asthethecelebration Lunar New Year $200,000 EasyPlay & Cash Drawing Pechanga Resort Casino celebrates the Lunar New Year by giving away $200,000 in EasyPlay and cash prizes on Friday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23. Pechanga Club members can earn varying amounts of entries to the drawing by playing slots or table games from 2pm - 10pm each day for a chance to win big. Sixty winners will be drawn to receive $250, $500, or $750 in EasyPlay at 10pm. One lucky winner will be drawn for the ultimate cash prize of $25,000. Come discover the thrill of potentially winning multiple times. $5,000 Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway Pechanga lets players get even luckier with the “Lucky Red Envelope” promotion this Lunar New Year. Pechanga Club members can just simply visit the Promotional Area every Tuesday in February from 12pm-10pm for a chance to win up to $5,000 in EasyPlay! Lunar New Year Luck Lion Dance In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Pechanga Resort Casino presents a splendid Lucky Lion Dancer Performance on Saturday, February 10 (i.e. the first day of the Lunar New Year). Starting at 3pm, the Lion Dancer Team, which symbolizes auspiciousness and good luck, will begin their performance the Pechanga north entrance and wind their way into the casino and through the casino floor. Guests will be able to receive Red Packets to give to the Lion Dancers to pray for a Good New Year. Exclusive Dining Specials Pechanga Resort Casino also welcomes guests to reserve tables for Family Dinner or Business Lunch to enjoy exclusive Lucky Lunar New Year Dining Specials the chefs of Bamboo, Blazing Noodles and Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar have meticulously prepared. Chef Marie Surakul at Bamboo serves Steam Whole Fish ($108), Long Life Noodle ($48), Hidden Teaser (shrimp and seafood egg roll) ($28), Green Jewel (bok choy and stir fried shiitake mushrooms) ($28), and Seven Sea Fried Rice (king crab meat, scalloped, shrimp, green onions, eggs, X. O. sauce) ($78). All these dishes should satisfy your taste buds. Blazing Noodles, just off the Pechanga hotel lobby, dishes up six traditional Asian specialties for the occasion. These include Angus Tenderloin Fried Rice ($38), Duck
Lettuce Wrap ($24), Fried Chicken Galantine ($24), Wok Fried Lobster ($128), Pan Fried Sea Bass ($56), and Braised Veggies ($28). Umi offers casino guests a wide variety of dishes with an assortment of festive delicacies, including 5 Spice Duck Yakitori ($26), Tempura Bass with gyoza sauce and pickled cucumbers ($38), Lobster Fried Rice with pickled radishes, fried shallots and shiso ($68) and Yakisoba with A5 wagyu, cabbage and fried ginger ($66). All dishes incorporate elements that signify prosperity and happiness. The dining specialties in Blazing Noodles, Bamboo and Umi will be available from Feb. 3 through Feb. 18. Reservations are recommended at Umi Sushi & Oyster Bar and can be made by visiting www.Pechanga.com/eat or calling (951) 770-8504. Lunar New Year Property Décor The Lunar New Year symbolizes the fresh start of a new year, a new beginning. In celebration of the Year of the Dragon and to boost the festive atmosphere, starting from January 2024, Pechanga will decorate the entire property with traditional new year elements and designs for the Year of the Dragon, utilizing a wide array of bright red lanterns, refined oriental-style garden bridge, beautifully bloomed peach blossoms, and much more. Throughout the floor, you will be able to find countless photo-op spots for your selfies or family portraits, while capturing the stunningly displayed Lunar New Year decorations. For more information on Pechanga events and promotions, please call (877) 711-2946 or visit our website Pechanga.com. Must be at least 21 years of age to participate in promotions. About Pechanga Resort Casino Pechanga Resort Casino offers one of the largest and most expansive resort/casino experiences anywhere in the United States. Voted best casino in the west USA Today and rated a Four Diamond property by AAA since 2002, Pechanga Resort Casino provides an unparalleled getaway, whether for the day or for an extended luxury stay. Offering 5,500 of hottest slots, 152 table games, a 1,100 room and suite hotel, dining, luxury spa, and golf at Journey at Pechanga, Pechanga Resort Casino features a destination unrivaled anywhere in California. Pechanga Resort Casino is owned and operated by the
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Ongoing Reports of Increased Hate Activity, Civil TFC’s Jed, Sheryn, Jona Live Amid Rights Department Highlights Resources and New on Concert across the US Materials to Help Connect Californians with Support
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ommemorating TFC’s 30th anniversary, brings together Jed, Sheryn and Jona in one top- notch musical concert series across the US. The Valentine concert offers an evening of music and love songs performed by these exceptional vocalists bringing the audience an entertaining night and an experience to remember. Jed Madela, as “The Voice and Singer’s Singer”, Sheryn Regis, known as the “Crystal Voice of Asia” and Jona Viray hailed as “Asia’s Fearless Diva, will captivate the audience with classic and contemporary love songs highlighted by the artists’ vocal prowess. In a media huddle via zoom last January 9,2024 with the media practitioners in the US, moderated by TJ Manotoc, the trio expressed their excitement and their preparations for this world-class Valentine concert. Jed pointed out that he would always look forward to audience reception, “the energy of the audience abroad is pretty different from the audience in the Philippines, the sense of longing and sense of excitement is just so overwhelming, you can feel their love and support” Jona expressed that she likes hearing the stories of “kababayans” in the different parts of the world, which help them artists to grow more, to express themselves more
through their experiences. On the other hand, their audience find comfort through their performances through their music, sort of deeper connections. Sheryn shared her excitement but at the same time her nervousness. She wants to extend her appreciation to TFC, ABS-CBN for choosing her to work with big artists like Jed and Jona. She feels so honored. Jed, Sheryn, Jona Live in Concert, puts together these three most iconic Filipino performers, bringing on stage each unique talents and showmanship the audience would surely love and enjoy. TFC and New Paradise Entertainment announce the series of concerts will come live on the following dates and locations: — February 2, 2024, Friday at Cache Creek Casino Resort in Brooks, CA. Doors open at 8 PM, show starts at 9 PM. Tickets starting at $65. — February 3, 2024, Saturday at Choctaw Casino & Resort in Durant, OK. Free admission. To register, call 945-267-1488. — February 10, 2024, Saturday at the Special Events Center, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, CA. Show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets available starting at $38. For tickets and further information, please visit https://mytfc.com/ valentine.
California residents can visit CAvsHate.org or call 833-8-NO-HATE to report acts of hate and receive assistance in more than 200 languages
SACRAMENTO – Amid ongoing reports of increased hate activity, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) highlighted new informational materials to help connect Californians with support through California vs Hate, the state’s anti-hate hotline and resource network. CA vs Hate provides a safe, anonymous option for victims and witnesses of hate to report and get assistance, including access to mental health, financial, and legal services. As part of CRD’s ongoing efforts to reach historically underserved communities, many of the materials shared today are now available in more than 20 languages, including new translations into Arabic and Hebrew. “Hate does not belong in California,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “By expanding resources and tools, the California Civil Rights Department is making our communities safer and promoting healing. Report and find assistance using these resources today.” “California is leading the nation in our efforts to combat hate,” said CRD Director Kevin Kish. “Whether it’s at a place of worship, in a classroom, or anywhere else, there is no place for hate in our state. I encourage everyone to take advantage of
California vs Hate to report and get support. Together, we can help ensure all of California’s communities get the assistance and healing they need.” Officially unveiled last year by Governor Newsom, CA vs Hate is in direct response to the rise in reported hate crimes in California, which, in recent years, have reached their highest levels since 2001 — jumping more than 20% from 2021 to 2022. In addition, CA vs Hate has seen an increase in preliminary reports of hate in the three months following the start of the conflict in the Middle East as compared to the prior three months, rising from approximately 171 reports to 237. However, it is important to note that changes in reporting to CA vs Hate may vary based on a variety of factors, including ongoing efforts to increase awareness of the hotline and resource network. The new informational materials announced today build on CRD’s ongoing work to serve all California communities, including through a multilingual digital, print, and radio ad campaign, community-specific outreach efforts, and supporting statewide civic action as part of United Against Hate Week. Specifically, the new materials
being highlighted include: • A one-page infographic to provide clear, concise information on what happens when you report to CA vs Hate and what resources are available. • New translations for CA vs Hate posters and social media graphics into Arabic, Bengali, Chinese Traditional, Dari, Farsi, Filipino, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Pashto, Russian, Samoan, Tamil, Thai, and Tongan. • A fictional case study example to help members of the public better understand the types of services available through CA vs Hate. • A set of virtual backgrounds for online meetings and calls to help encourage reporting and increase awareness of CA vs Hate. Many hate crimes have historically gone unreported due to a variety of factors, including fear of retaliation, lack of culturally competent resources, concern around potential immigration consequences, and distrust of law enforcement. CA vs Hate aims to help address some of these issues by offering people targeted for hate — and their communities — additional resources to report acts of hate
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WALMART CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY DAY WHAT: This Lunar New Year, Walmart extends an invitation to the media to attend a Community Day to embrace the spirit of the Year of the Dragon, the only mythical animal in the Asian Zodiac, symbolizing good luck, strength, and health. The event will kick off with a captivating dragon dance performance, accompanied by an empowering drumbeat that symbolizes the awakening of the new year. Additionally, Walmart will contribute to local AANHPI non-profit organizations, fostering an environment of shared prosperity to positively impact in our communities. WHY: Lunar New Year is a culturally rich celebration embraced by numerous Asian communities, bringing together over eight million Asian Americans nationwide with friends and families. This celebration embodies a vibrant tradition, fostering a sense of unity and familial bonds while serving as a poignant reminder of the diverse tapestry of cultures that collectively strengthen our community. In alignment with this spirit, Walmart is dedicated to making a charitable contribution to local AANHPI non-profit organizations, exemplifying the shared values of good fortune and prosperity, underscoring Walmart's commitment to fostering a sense of community and social responsibility. WHERE:
Walmart Supercenter #5154 1827 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770 Plenty of parking in the store lot.
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Thursday, January 25, 2024 Media Registration: 9:30 AM
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Joanne Tabellija-Murphy (Walmart, National Director) Edward Ramirez (Walmart, Rosemead Store Manager) Chun-Yen Chen (Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF), Executive Director)
CONTACT: Heather Kim, Heather.kim@iwgroupinc.com
Los Angeles County to Establish a Safe Maximum Temperature Threshold For Residential Units
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and coauthored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath to establish a maximum temperature threshold for residential units in unincorporated areas of the County to protect heat-vulnerable residents from extreme heat. Extreme heat is the deadliest climate risk facing Los Angeles County. Exposure to high temperatures for extended periods can cause heat-related illnesses that may require hospitalizations, and, in severe cases, can be fatal. While extreme heat affects everyone, older adults, children, and people with preexisting conditions are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. "Extreme heat is a public health issue in Los Angeles County. To that end, I committed to doing everything in my power to protect our most vulnerable residents ─ older adults, children, and people with underlying conditions ─ from heat-related illnesses," said Supervisor Solis. "Tenants should have the opportunity to escape extreme heat in their own homes without fear of being evicted or burdened with additional rent fees. The drafting of this ordinance will bring together stakeholders, health professionals, tenants, and landlords,
to establish a maximum indoor temperature for residential units to ensure safe cooling practices." "Los Angeles County is taking bold steps to address extreme heat, the deadliest climate threat impacting our communities,” said Chair Horvath. “More frequent, longer, and hotter heat waves in LA County are a public health emergency. Setting a maximum temperature for rental units will protect our most vulnerable Angelenos, including older adults and families with young children, who deserve safety and comfort in their own homes." The approved motion instructs the Department of Public Health, the Chief Sustainability Office, and the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs to conduct stakeholder engagement and provide recommendations in 120 days on how to equitably define, implement, and enforce maximum indoor temperature for residential units. It also directs County Counsel to prepare a report back in 180 days with a draft ordinance. Additionally, the motion instructs the Chief Executive Officer to report back in 120 days on potential state and federal implementation funding streams and asks the Department of Public Health for a report with opportunities for health plans to cover the costs.
California Reaches Settlement with City of Fullerton Over Violations of Housing Law SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the City of Fullerton announced a settlement requiring the city to comply with state housing law. The city will adopt a plan to allow for the development of 13,209 housing units, of which 5,187 will be low- or very low-income. “Fullerton has committed to stop litigating and start building. California is facing a housing crisis, and the status quo is simply unacceptable. More communities must step up and do the right thing by building their fair share of housing or be held accountable,” Newsom siad. Under the state’s Housing Element Law, every city and
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county in California is required to periodically update its housing plan to meet its share of regional and statewide housing needs. Fullerton failed to adopt a housing plan on time, and then took no action after it received a letter from HCD finding that its draft did not substantially comply with the Housing Element Law. HCD contacted and met with the city on several occasions and ultimately, due to the lack of compliance, referred the matter to the California Attorney General’s Office for enforcement. “California’s Housing Element Law is an essential tool in our fight to equitably address our housing shortage, and local governments must follow the law and do their part,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta. “I applaud the Fullerton City CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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LA County Conducts Pathway Governor Newsom Urges Court of Appeals Home Operation in Long Beach to Uphold California’s Assault Weapons Ban
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21 people experiencing unsheltered homelessness are indoors and on a pathway to permanent housing
os Angeles County’s Pathway Home program brought 21 people experiencing homelessness off the streets of Long Beach and into safe interim housing, where they will receive supportive services and other resources that will enable them to transition out of homelessness and into permanent housing. "The conditions in this encampment along the LA River were unacceptable — both for the people living in tents and makeshift shelters and the North Long Beach community at large. I am grateful that we could bring people inside and get them the support and resources they need,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn. "These encampments are their own tight-knit communities and being able to provide folks rooms in the same motel as the people they trust and depend on is one of the reasons these operations are so effective. None of this would be possible without the partnership with the City of Long Beach and I applaud their willingness to embrace solutions to this crisis.” The LA County Homeless Initiative collaborated with the Office of Supervisor Hahn and the City of Long Beach to conduct the Pathway Home operation on January 17th. The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and nonprofit service providers HOPICS, Mental Health America of Los Angeles, and Harbor Interfaith Services were essential to bringing unsheltered residents indoors as they had built trusting relationships with them by providing engagement and support during their unhoused experience. HOPICS will continue to work with them at the motel operating as their interim housing location.
The LA County Chief Executive Office and the LA County Departments of Health Services, Mental Health, Public Health, Sheriff’s, Public Works, and Animal Care and Control were also critical partners. “Today, we have brought some of our most vulnerable neighbors indoors and onto a path to lasting stability through the Pathway Home program,’’ said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson. “This is a holistic approach that provides shelter, hope, and resources for those experiencing homelessness, and they can build a brighter future in Long Beach. I want to thank the LA County Homeless Initiative and Supervisor Hahn’s Office.” Dr. Joni Ricks-Oddie, Long Beach Councilmember for District 9, said, "I am grateful for the many converging efforts to address homelessness that are taking place both in the City of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. With the initiative that took place in District 9 as well as 21 individuals being placed in interim housing using Measure H dollars, we are seeing more individuals enter into the continuum of care to achieve housing stability." Pathway Home is an LA County Homeless Initiative-led encampment resolution program that is a critical component of the County’s comprehensive response to the local emergency on homelessness adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2023. By leveraging emergency powers and partnerships with local jurisdictions, Pathway Home is a full-circle solution that brings people off the streets into immediately available interim housing accompanied by a comprehensive suite of supportive services and, ultimately, into safe, permanent homes.
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SACRAMENTO — Ahead of oral arguments in Miller v. Bonta, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued a statement urging the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold California’s lifesaving assault weapons ban. “The Court has a simple choice: uphold one of the nation’s best tools for keeping people safe from gun violence or put millions at risk in the name of the extremist gun lobby. When guns are the biggest killers of our kids, there is no place for assault weapons – weapons of war – on our streets and in our communities,” Newsom said. CALIFORNIA’S GUN SAFETY LEADERSHIP: California’s gun laws are ranked #1 in the nation, according to the Giffords Law Center and Everytown. If every state followed California’s gun safety policy lead, it’s estimated that nearly 300,000 lives would be saved over the next 10 years. California has a 43% lower gun death rate than the national average and according to the CDC, California’s gun death rate is the 44th lowest in the nation, with 8.5 gun deaths
per 100,000 people – substantially lower than states like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas. California’s red flag laws helped prevent at least 58 potential mass shootings since 2016, according to the Violence Prevention Research Program at the University of California, Davis. California’s gun homicide rates for women and children are substantially lower than the rest of the nation, according to the California Department of Justice. From 2018 to 2022, California’s gun homicide rate for female victims was 46% below the national average — and 57% below the national average for children victims aged 14 and under. Since 2019, California has strengthened its nation-leading gun safety laws by making it easier for Californians to sue manufacturers of illegal assault weapons and those bringing them into our communities, allowing lawsuits against irresponsible members of the gun industry, strengthening prohibitions on ghost guns, and restricting marketing to minors. California is the first state in the nation to call for a Constitutional Convention for gun safety.
Solis Calls for Eradication of Deputy Gangs in Sheriff’s Department and Status Update on Deputy Gang Policy Los Angeles, Calif. — Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis has requested the Los Angeles County Sheriff to provide the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission’s Deputy Gang Ad Hoc Committee with a written report in 14 days on actions taken to address deputy gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) after the Los Angeles Times recently issued a scathing article on the existence of any misconduct by the Industry Indians, a deputy gang stemming out of the LASD Industry Station. The article described LASD deputies picking a fight with teens in the parking lot of a Montclair bowling alley, and allegations of these deputies brandishing their service weapons, yelling obscenities, including homophobic slurs, and physically assaulting one of the teen victims. The article went further by noting that some members of this group of LASD deputies, including a sergeant, had tattoos linked to a known deputy gang called the Industry Indians. "Our communities deserve better. Incidents like these, and the perceived lack of response from the Sheriff, continue to erode the fragile trust in LASD," said Supervisor Solis. "Not only do these incidents require immediate investigation, but transparency and discipline, as well as proactive and reactive steps, are critical in ridding LASD of misconduct. Today’s action is another step in our community’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
MEMORIALIZING... FROM PAGE 1 Communities of the San Gabriel Valley and beyond came together — refusing to let tragedy define them. To that end, the Lunar New Year has become a moment of remembrance and strength for Los Angeles County. "In the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon represents many values, including dignity, strength, and renewal,” said Supervisor Solis. “To me, no one has better exemplified these values than the communities in the San Gabriel Valley. They have truly embraced the values of the Dragon and demonstrated the capacity to not only move forward from this senseless incident but also create a hopeful and prosperous future. I am honored to lead this motion, and I hope it brings a sense of renewal and unity to the residents of the San Gabriel Valley and beyond." The motion recognizes the cities of Monterey Park and Alhambra for their steadfast efforts in healing their communities while proclaiming February 10, 2024, as the
start of the Lunar New Year in Los Angeles County — joining residents in ushering in the Year of the Dragon. Shortly after the heinous incident, President Joseph Biden sent his Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Senior Liaison, Erika Moritsugu, to meet with the affected communities, victims’ families, and survivors. President Joseph Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris visited soon after, with the former, announcing a historic executive order on efforts to reduce gun violence. Today, Ms. Moritsugu read into the record, a signed letter by President Joseph Biden, expressing condolences, hope, and action, to accompany the motion. The motion also directs the Department of Mental Health to promote mental health services and resources to residents who may have been directly or indirectly impacted by the mass shooting and ensure information is provided in multicultural languages.
HAHN... FROM PAGE 1 LA County Fire Paramedic Assessment Unit at Station 28 which is made up of one paramedic and emergency medical technician partners. Both new units are proving effective in shortening response times to emergency medical calls across the Whittier region. "This is the end of a dream come true," said Mayor Joe Vinatieri who, along with Councilmember Cathy Warner, requested the paramedic unit and the paramedic assessment unit. "Our residents need to know that their lives matter," said Supervisor Hahn. "And no matter where they live, when they pick up the phone in need of help for themselves or a loved one, help will be on the way– fast." At the event, Supervisor Hahn reflected on the importance of paramedics in our emergency response system decades after her father, Supervisor Kenny Hahn, launched the nation's first paramedic program here in Los Angeles County.
PBBM... FROM PAGE 1 is just a common courtesy to do the same for them. That’s really where it came from,” he said. Lai chaired the Democratic Progressive Party and was President Tsai Ingwen’s vice president. Marcos earlier congratulated Lai, saying he looks forward to “close collaboration, strengthening mutual interests,
fostering peace, and ensuring prosperity for our peoples in the years ahead.” Beijing’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning said Marcos’ remarks were “a serious breach of the political commitments made by the Philippines to the Chinese side, and a gross interference in China’s internal affairs.” (MNS)
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Sportswoman to the Core UPLAND, Calif. – FilAm Carina ‘Mitos’ Paniagua has excelled in sports since she was young and it’s kept her young as she participated in indoor/outdoor volleyball and softball throughout her 40s, 50s and now, 60s at both local and national tournaments in Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Arizona, Utah, and Pittsburgh, to name a few. Widowed three years ago, she’ s still employed at Ernst & Young, and plays volleyball in Monterey Park once a week, for practice. She has two sons: Dylan, married to Yanissa, is a high school Math teacher; while Christopher, who is get-
ting married the end of January to Monique, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. In her softball team ‘Pro Moves,’ Mitos is either a player, a coach, or the manager – or all of the above. The Senior Softball-USA (SSUSA), the largest senior softball organization, is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of America and the world. Here’s some trivia for you: While men hit the 12-inch official SSUSA softball, women hit the 11-inch official SSUSA softball. The World Senior Games (“since 1989 called Huntsman
World Senior Games for sponsorship reasons”) is the largest annual multi-sport senior competition in the world. (“Most participants are U.S. citizens, but athletes from Canada, Australia, Russia, Japan and several other countries also participate.”) Besides playing for fun, Mitos’ team also ‘plays for life’ – in support of cancer patients, inspired by what another FilAm, Kristian Bayan, co-founder of Pink Strength, a local nonprofit in San Diego, says: “Breast cancer inspired me to redefine life with cancer!” Visit https:// www.pinkstrength.org
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“Play 4 Pink life participants … what a crew!” Mitos, 2nd row, 3rd from left.
Big League Dreams in Las Vegas (September)
Softball/Women’s 40+ Mitos Paniagua, kneeling 2nd from left, and the Pro Moves 40 of California teammates win a trophy.
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Softball/Women’s 55 in Saint George, Utah. Mitos, standing leftmost, and team show off championship medals.
Volleyball/Women’s 60 wins silver in Pittsburgh! Mitos, seated 2nd from left, and teammatse celebrate another win!
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Softball/Women’s 50 SSUSA World Championship. Mitos, kneeling 3rd from left, and team show off their trophy.
Moving Forward with Recommendations and Restrictions on Alcohol Consumption in the Sheriff’s Department’s Safety of Firearm Policy Los Angeles, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion authored by Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and co-authored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath to move forward with recommendations and restrictions on alcohol consumption in the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department’s (LASD) "Firearm Safety" policy. In 2019, the Los Angeles County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) reported 81 administrative cases charging LASD deputies with various policy violations for being under the influence of alcohol with a firearm in reach. Moreover, in their quarterly report on LASD reform and oversight efforts published last November, the OIG identified an additional 8 incidents. However, more recently, news reports highlighted an incident involving an LASD deputy drinking, flashing a handgun, and shouting obscenities, including homophobic slurs, in a dispute with teenagers outside of a bowling alley. "The mixing of alcohol and guns never ends in a good time, rather, it increases the risk of injuries and death," said Supervisor Solis. "My
intent with this motion is to protect both LASD deputies and the public from any potential mishaps, as well as ensure that if an LASD deputy requires support because of an alcohol dependency, we can provide them with resources. This topic is very serious and needs to be addressed head-on." “In Los Angeles County, our number one priority is keeping our communities safe. If a Sheriff ’s Deputy is on duty with a firearm, their blood alcohol content should be zero—with no exceptions,” said Chair Horvath. “With this motion, we make clear the Sheriff’s Department should set a policy to ensure sober judgment and to seriously investigate cases where intoxication is suspected.” Following their 2019 assessment, the OIG outlined three areas of concern with the current LASD policy: 1. The .08 blood alcohol content (BAC) standard is too low and inconsistent with the .02 BAC limits set by LASD for being under the influence of alcohol when on duty and for operating a County vehicle. 2. Setting the .08 BAC threshold as a rebuttable presumption that LASD dep-
uties did not exercise reasonable care, rather than a clear limit, may result in increased danger to counterparts and members of the public. Under this rebuttable presumption, LASD may deem a deputy too impaired to legally operate a County vehicle but able to exercise reasonable care in the control of a firearm. 3. LASD's “Off-Deputy Incidents” policy states that deputies, although technically off-duty, shall take action as deemed appropriate on any police matter coming to their attention. Yet, imposing duties on deputies while off duty may make them more likely to carry a firearm, even when consuming alcohol — 1 making the use of the firearms dangerous. "I am surprised that the LASD Firearm Safety Policy is filled with loopholes, weaknesses, and the inclusion of a rebuttal presumption language that enforces a dangerous culture and behavior," added Supervisor Solis. The motion requests LASD to take more affirmative action by revising the existing policy and including a strict prohibition against deputies carrying a firearm while consuming alcohol, on or off duty.
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n this month’s column, we want to share what is new in social benefits in 2024. If you have additional questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, Social Security Retirement Benefit, Supplemental Security Income, or COVID/Flu vaccination, there are 3 ways you can reach us today: Call: (English) 1-800-336-2722, (Chinese Mandarin) 1-800683-742, (Chinese Cantonese) 1-800-582-4218, (Korean) 1-800-582-4259, (Vietnamese) 1-800-582-4336 Email: askNAPCA@napca.org Mail: NAPCA Senior Assistance Center, 1511 3rd Avenue, Suite 914, Seattle, WA 98101 <Q1> How much income do I need to earn to get 1 Social Security work credit in 2024? Do I have to work all year to earn credits? Credits are based on your income for the year. Each year the amount of earnings needed to earn one credit goes up slightly as average wages increase. In 2024, you earn 1 Social Security and Medicare credit for every $1,730 in covered earnings. You must earn $6,920 to get the maximum 4 credits for the year. You might work all year to earn 4 credits, or you might earn enough for all 4 in much less time. You must earn a certain number of credits to qualify for Social Security benefits. No one needs more than 40 credits for any Social Security benefits. <Q2> I have retired and am receiving Social Security Retirement. Can I still apply for Medicaid and SSI? I heard there is an income and asset limit. I own a house and a car. I also have life insurance. You can get SSI or Medicaid if you are qualified based on income and assets threshold by each state. One house and one car are exempt, but some life insurance is counted as an asset. The monthly maximum federal amounts for SSI in 2024 are $943 for an individual, or $1,415 for a couple. Some states may provide SSP (State Supplementary Payment) on top of the federal standard. For example, if you live in California and have no income, the monthly maximum payment would be $1,182 for an individual, or $2,022 for a couple. If your income has been increased, it would reduce your SSI amount. Note that the SSA has a special rule to calculate income. The most accurate way to find out whether you are eligible or not is to submit the application and receive the eligibility result through Social Security Administration. Please contact us if you have any questions. <Q3> How much can I earn and still get benefits in 2024? You can get Social Security retirement or survivors benefits and work at the same time. However, there is a limit to how much you can earn and still receive full benefits. • If you are under full retirement age for the entire year, SSA deducts $1 from your benefit payments for every $2 you earn above the annual limit ($22,320 for 2024). • In the year you reach full retirement age: - Up to the month before you reach your full retirement age, SSA deducts $1 in benefits for every $3 you earn above a different limit ($59,520 for 2024). - Beginning with the month you reach full retirement age, your earnings no longer reduce your benefits, no matter how much you earn. - SSA will recalculate your benefit amount to give you credit for the months SSA reduced or withheld benefits due to your excess earnings. <Q4> I read in the news that COVID-19 cases are on the rise recently. Is the latest vaccine still effective in protecting us? COVID-19 activity is currently high. JN.1 is now the most widely circulating variant in the US and globally and may be intensifying the spread of COVID-19 this winter. COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and deaths have increased in recent weeks. Hospitalizations reached 32,861 in the week ending January 13 2024. In that same period, deaths went up by 10.3%, with COVID-19 deaths accounting for 4.3% of total deaths in the US. Current COVID-19 vaccines are expected to increase protection against JN.1. As of January 13 2024, only 21.5% of adults reported having received the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Only 40.9% of adults aged 65 years and older reported having received this vaccine, which is concerning given that they are at higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19. Please make sure you have the most recent vaccine which has been available since late September 2023. If your last vaccine was mid-September or earlier, get vaccinated. It's not too late. National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of AANHPI older adults and their families. We operate a NAPCA Senior Assistance Center for Older Adults and Caregivers and is available in 5 different languages.
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he Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in support of Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s motion that will promote and increase communities’ access to The Music Center’s Arts Grown L.A. — a program operated by The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County. For more than 40 years, The Music Center’s programs in the community were focused primarily in school settings, providing hundreds of quality performances to youth throughout Los Angeles County. In 2022, the program expanded to public venues such as parks, libraries, senior centers, and civic events. “This motion harnesses the power of the County’s communication resources to make more communities aware that they have high quality, no-cost performing arts resources at their fingertips,” stated Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “Our lower-income and rural communities may not be able to afford or attend a performance in downtown Los Angeles, so bringing the arts to venues where the public is already gathered is an outstanding approach. This is also a win-win opportunity to expand the reach of The Music Center’s Arts Grown L.A. in support of community mental health
and well-being.” The motion will provide a much needed economic boost to the performing arts sector, which has continued to struggle post pandemic. According to the Otis College Report on the Creative Economy, employment in the performing arts sector in 2021 was at approximately 19% below 2018 levels. The Arts Grown L.A. program puts local artists to work with good-paying jobs. In 2023 alone, the program brought nearly 200 performances to communities countywide. “We are honored that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors acknowledged The Music Center’s work in collaboration with communities and civic entities to provide cultural arts performances for youth, families and communities as part of our Arts Grown L.A. initiative. The Music Center strives to deepen the cultural life of every resident of Los Angeles County, and providing performances through Arts Grown L.A. is an important part of our work to accomplish this goal,” commented Rachel Moore, president and CEO of The Music Center. The Music Center is also soliciting artists Countywide for participation in Arts Grown L.A., with an April 30, 2024 deadline to apply.
UNITED FOR IMPACT: PEACE CORPS AND AMERICORPS FORGE STRATEGIC ALLIANCE TO MOBILIZE U.S. AMERICAN VOLUNTEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE TOMORROW Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn and AmeriCorps Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Smith Travel to California for Roundtable with Latino, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Community Leaders to Discuss the Impact of Global and Domestic Service Los Angeles, Calif. — Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn and AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agencies, launching a new collaboration aimed at galvanizing the next generation of community service leaders and volunteers. The signing event also spotlighted California as the top-producing state of dedicated Peace Corps Volunteers, and the long-standing engagement of Californians in service opportunities that foster resilient communities and global progress. "The Peace Corps and AmeriCorps share a foundational belief in the transformative power of service," said Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn. "At this pivotal moment in history, we are coming together to inspire people of all ages to unite through service, whether here at home or abroad." Peace Corps and AmeriCorps will team up to broaden participation by U.S. Americans of every background and community in international and domestic service. Together, the agencies will recruit and retain members and volunteers who are committed to advancing the causes of peace, friendship, strong communities, and civic engagement through service and volunteering. “We are thrilled to join forces with Peace Corps to inspire more Americans to serve their neighbors in need at home and abroad,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. “For decades, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps have created pathways for concerned individuals to strengthen communities and their own lives. This partnership will allow us to accelerate and expand recruitment and outreach to introduce
even more individuals to the transformative power of service.” At the event, the Peace Corps announced the agency’s 2023 rankings for the top volunteer-producing states in the United States. These rankings celebrate states that have sent the highest number of residents, between October 1, 2022, and September 30, 2023, to serve as Peace Corps Volunteers abroad. Of the nearly 2,500 volunteers currently serving around the word, more than 180 hail from California, and the top Peace Corps Volunteer producing states are: (1) California; (2) New York; (3) Texas; (4) Florida; (5) Virginia; (6) North Carolina; (7) Colorado and Maryland; (8) Georgia and Pennsylvania; (9) Washington; and (10) New Jersey. At the request of host country governments, Peace Corps Volunteers work alongside community members in 58 countries in six program sectors: agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health, and youth in development. “California is grateful to collaborate with Peace Corps and AmeriCorps as we call on people to serve,” said California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday. “California Service Corps members are 10,000 strong and united in their efforts to solve some of our state’s greatest challenges. We need their passion and commitment and encourage all Californians to explore these service opportunities.” While in Los Angeles, Director Spahn and CEO Smith will also participate in meetings with representatives from the television, arts, and media industries to explore elevating the transformative power of service in entertainCONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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ou can get a government or a private sector program loans all across California for those who need help with their down payment requirement. Common exa mples of government assistance include: • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans • U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) loans specific to home buying in rural areas • U.S. Federal Housing Authority (FHA) loans • 97% LTV loans VA Loan One of the big benefits of being a veteran of the armed services for this country is the home buying assistance from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, better known as the VA Loan. The program is intended to help military veterans who may not have had the opportunity to seek large incomes to more easily get into a home with fewer hassles. Who is Eligible for a VA Loan? The first qualification is that the borrower needs to be a qualified veteran of any of the armed ser v ices. This includes everything from the Marines to the Air Force to the Coast Guard. The borrower will need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from VA agency. What Are the Fees? While the VA Loan program offers a lot of benefits, it’s not provided for free. The borrower does bear some cost in being an applicant and approved. This cost is borne via the VA Funding Fee charged to every approved VA Loan.
USDA Loans The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a rural homeownership loan for homebuyers who specifically choose to purchase in designated rural areas. The home being purchased must be located in a USDA designated rural area. What are the Fees? The USDA program has two fees, a USDA mortgage insurance premium of 1 percent of the loan borrowed and 0.35 percent annual fee. Basically, one can expect to pay $1,000 for every $100,000 borrowed up front, and then a $350 fee annually.* Both can be built into the mortgage amortization versus being charged immediately. FHA Loan (Low Down Payment Home Loan) The FHA program is not a no downpay ment opt ion. Un li ke t he ot her programs above, there is a down payment element involved, but it is much lower than typical market requirements. The other big element is that FHA loans don’t have as many fees or their fees are much smaller than the average market sale process, again big savings. Who is Eligible for FHA Loan? The most common and successful applicants for the FHA program tend to be first-time home buyers who are trying to get into the home ownership market and need a leg up on the daunting downpayment requirement. They may have savings, but it’s not enough to meet a typical “skin in the game” requirement from private lenders. Additionally, those who do not have a great credit score or fall into the lower income bracket realize a big help from the program as well. Both
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What are the Requirements? The program requires a 3.5 percent down payment for applicants scoring over 580 in a credit score, or 10 percent from those above 500 but below 580. The appraisal of the property will be performed by an FHA appraiser, not a private choice. Mortgage insurance has to be paid. The borrower needs a steady income source and proof of employment for at least t wo years by t he same employer, be over 18 years of age, and will use the home as a primary residence. Borrowers also need to be able to handle a 0.85 fee of the loan value, charged monthly, which pays for the costs of the FHA Loan program.* What are the Fees? There is a 0.85 percent loan value fee for mortgage insurance, charged with the mortgage payment. There is also a private mortgage insurance fee charge, also combined in the loan, for 1.75 percent.* Conventional 97% LTV Mortgage The private market option for a no or low dow n-pay ment purchase is essentially the Loan-to-Value (LTV ) Mortgage option. This is a private lender vehicle that is not available from every
lender financing home sales. It’s worth looking at, however, because the actual down payment requirement is a low 3 percent of total purchase value. Eligible borrowers typically include those with debt lower than 45 percent of income, a fairly good credit score above 640, no previous home ownership in the last 36 months, primary residence intent for the property being bought, and the overall financing is 97 percent maximum. What are the Fees? There is a private mortgage insurance component. It will range from 0.75 to 1.25 percent of the purchase value and can be paid monthly within the loan.* There are also closing costs typical of the market. Conclusion Buy i ng a home i n Ca l i for n ia is possible with little or no down payment, but buyers need to do their research heavily and understand each path’s requirements before engaging. Lots of mistakes happen because folks don’t do their homework and then get frustrated from an impossible situation that can’t be fixed in the middle of the process.
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GLOBAL NEWS Congress can finish Charter reform before Holy Week MANILA (Mabuhay) — The chairperson of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments on Wednesday said the House of Representatives and the Senate can finish Charter reform before the Holy Week recess of Congress in March. “If they (senators) are serious, we should target to conclude this effort, which the House has been advocating since the 8th Congress, before we go on our Holy Week break on March 23,” Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez said in a statement. “Instead of wasting their time on seeing and fearing ghosts and no-el (no elections) scenarios where there are none in the ongoing people’s initiative, senators should work with us on changes in the economic provisions. That may ease the pressure from our people for them to act on Charter reform,” he added. He said it is important that the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution be tweaked in a manner that would attract foreign investments, which in turn would create more jobs and income opportunities for Filipinos. “We have to do it as early as possible, lest we miss the boat on enticing foreign investors, if we have not missed it yet. As it is, we are now No. 8 in foreign direct investments in the 10-member ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Alarmingly, we have already been overtaken by Vietnam and Cambodia. We are only ahead of Laos and Myanmar,” he noted. Rodriguez said his committee has voluminous records on constitutional amendment proposals presented since the 8th Congress. “We have the records, the institutional memory. We are ready to tackle this matter of constitutional reform with the Senate as soon as possible,” he said. Meanwhile, Rodriguez said senators have only themselves to blame as the people launched a campaign for a direct amendment of the Charter -- which senators feel would erode bicameralism and render them irrelevant on Charter change. He pointed out that the House, “recognizing the bicameral nature of our legislature,” had sent to the Senate all Charter reform measures it had approved or adopted for the smaller chamber’s own consideration. “We have always respected bicameralism. But our proposals and insistent appeals for them to consider Charter reform have invariably fallen on deaf ears until two weeks ago, when my beloved
Senate President (Juan Miguel Zubiri) from Mindanao announced their change of heart because they are already feeling the heat from our people,” he said. Rodriguez was referring to the filing of Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 at the Senate last Jan. 15, which was led by Zubiri. “Senators have put themselves in a problematic situation for which they have only themselves to blame. They have consistently ignored the people’s clamor for Charter reform voiced through their elected district representatives until the people decided to take matters into their own hands,” he said. This time though, Rodriguez said he is hoping that the Charter reform advocacy of the House would succeed this time “for the sake of our country, our economy and our people.” Gathered signatures Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said advocates of people’s initiative (PI) have already gathered more than enough signatures to push for the Charter change. Salceda, chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means, said the support of at least 3 percent of voters in each congressional district and a minimum of 12 percent nationwide has already been gathered by PI supporters. “Well, the Constitution is alive. Kung akala nila ganun kahirap yung paghanap ng 12 percent, may mga distrito, katulad sa distrito ko 20 percent, may ibang distrito 30 percent. Kasi, ang isyu ngayon ano ba ang maganda para sa kinabukasan ng Pilipinas (If they thought it is that hard to find 12% [signatures], there are districts, like mine, with 20 percent, and other districts with 30 percent. Because, the issue now is—what’s good for the future of the Philippines),” he said in a media interview on Wednesday. He said the petition to allow Congress to vote jointly on any proposed Charter amendment is now being finalized and would soon be filed by PI organizers. “Well talagang inaayos lang (Well, it is being fixed now). And of course, the request for validation by the Comelec is the necessary next step,” he added. Reacting to the manifesto issued by the Senate, Salceda said it is the people who should prevail, not the 24 senators. Salceda said seven senators opposed to PI or constitutional change, should not be allowed to “trump the voice of the 12 percent of the population.” He said PI now seems to be the only viable option for Charter reform. (MNS)
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f you work as a 24-hour live-in caregiver, providing around the clock care and assistance to an individual inside their home, you are most likely entitled to overtime compensation. If you are paid a daily rate or a salary, you must receive hourly overtime compensation in addition to that salary. If you are not receiving overtime compensation, you likely have a valuable claim for wage theft. This is true whether you are hired directly by the care recipient or paid though a home care agency. The lawyers at Chaleff Rehwald Peterson have helped hundreds of caregivers recover the overtime that their employers did not pay them. In 2014, California provided in-home caregivers with a special right to overtime wages. The Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights (“DWBR”) is the name of the law that was enacted to protect caregivers. It was passed as part of a movement to enhance the rights of domestic workers, whom the California Legislature deemed to be some of the most invisible and vulnerable workers in the state. Now, under the DWBR, in-home caregivers are entitled to receive overtime wages for all hours worked in excess of 9 in a day or 45 in a week. In home caregivers must also be paid minimum wages. It is our experience that many caregivers receive far less than the minimum wage rate. As of January 1, 2024, the legal minimum wage in California is $16.00 per hour. That also means that most 24-hour and live-in caregivers must be paid a minimum of $504.00 per day to comply with California law. The first 9 hours of work should be paid at the legal minimum wage rate of $16.00 per hour, which equals $144.00. Then, for the remaining 15 hours, the law requires overtime payments at a rate of $24.00 per hour, which amounts to an additional $360.00 per day. Unfortunately, in actual practice, most caregivers receive far less than the applicable minimum wage, often earning as little as $240 to $300 per day. A 24-hour caregiver who is earning less than $504.00 per day likely has a very valuable claim for wage theft. For example, if you are a caregiver working 24 hours per day, 5 days
per week for a salary of $1,350 per week (or $270 per day), your weekly unpaid overtime claim is calculated as follows: Your weekly salary of $1,350 is divided by 45 hours to calculate a regular rate of pay, equal to $30.00 per hour. Your overtime rate is 1.5 times your regular rate of pay, which amounts to $45.00 per hour. Your pre-determined salary does not compensate you, at all, for the 15 daily overtime hours you work. So, each day, you accrue $675.00 of unpaid overtime wages. Employers who willfully fail to pay an employee the requisite overtime compensation, may also be subject to liquidated damages, which could add an additional $240.00 per day to the wage theft claim. Plus, the law provides for interest, attorneys fees, and penalties. In the above example, the hypothetical caregiver is owed $3,375 in unpaid overtime wages per week. On a yearly basis, the overtime claim alone exceeds $175,000. We have helped many caregivers whose claims exceed $500,000 in damages with the addition of penalties, liquidated damages and interest, after working for several years. Caregivers, who are victims of wage theft, may recover their unpaid wages going back 4 years from the date a lawsuit is filed in court. Caregivers can also recover after their care recipient has passed away, but must act quickly in these circumstances to file the proper claims with the Probate Court. We have helped many caregivers file claims against their former employers and have extensive experience helping caregivers bring claims against deceased care recipiants. Even if you last worked several years ago, you may still have time to pursue a claim. The one exception is if the care recipient patient has passed away. In that instance, a claim against the care recipient’s estate must be filed within 1 year of their passing, or sooner if an estate has been opened. If you are a caregiver working 24-hour shifts without overtime compensation, we want to talk with you about your legal rights. We provide compassionate and confidential consultations. Please contact us at (818) 807-4168, for a free case evaluation.
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sic of the Spheres” world tour. The four-man band will also perform in Singapore on Jan. 23, 24, 26, 27, 30, and 31, and in Bangkok, Thailand on Feb. 3 and 4. (MNS)
MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday recalled his recent encounter with British rock band Coldplay at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, saying the concert is “unmissable.” In an interview in Diliman, Quezon City, Marcos expressed amusement over Coldplay’s “spectacular” performance. “Siguro (Perhaps), by now, alam na ninyo na music lover ta-
laga ako (you know, by now, that I am really a music lover). I have been for a long time, I have studied music for many years. And to have somebody like Coldplay, unmissable dapat ‘yun (that is unmissable), cannot miss,” Marcos said, when asked about his attendance at Coldplay’s Jan. 19 concert in Bulacan. “By the way, it was fantastic. It was great. You can ask anybody who attended the concert,
ibang klase. Hindi na ‘yung concert na pinupuntahan namin dati (It’s different. It’s different from the previous concerts we used to attend),” he added. Marcos watched the concert with First Lady Liza-Araneta Marcos. Marcos and the First Lady were criticized for riding a presidential helicopter going to the concert of Coldplay. On Saturday, Presidential Secu-
rity Group commander Maj. Gen. Nelson Morales sought public understanding, saying the traffic situation “posed a potential threat to the security of our President.” Morales said the decision to let Marcos take the helicopter was meant to ensure the President’s safety and security “in the face of unexpected challenges.” Coldplay’s Philippine stop on Jan. 19 and 20 was part of the Southeast Asian leg of the “Mu-
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos watch Coldplay’s concert. Photo from lizamarcos IG
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MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) should improve its services once the premium hike is implemented, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. Marcos said he is still studying the adjustment in PhilHealth’s premium rates, adding that he wants to see increase in benefits offered to the members. “It’s all cost-benefit. If we increase, halimbawa ‘yung pinag-uusapan ngayon, ‘yung (for example, what we are talking about now, the) increase of contribution ng (of) PhilHealth from 4 percent to 5 percent, tinitignan ko (I’m looking at it),” he said in a recorded interview aired over GMA News’ 24 Oras. “Sasabihin ko, sige, (I’m saying, okay), if you’re going to increase it, show the other side of that. What will be the increase in services, what will you be able to cover, what more will you be able to cover,” he added. Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa earlier asked Marcos to delay the implementation of PhilHealth’s 5-percent premium rate increase. Republic Act 11223 or the Universal Healthcare Law mandates the increase in the PhilHealth contribution rate to increments of 0.5 percent every year starting in 2021 until it reaches 5 percent from 2024 to 2025. Marcos previously suspended the increase of PhilHealth’s premium rate and income ceiling for the calendar year 2023. Asked if he already made a decision on Herbosa’s recommendation, Marcos said: “It’s very hard to quantify health, how much is its worth to you. It’s worth different things to different people.” (MNS)
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Filipino fighter among 21 fallen IDF soldiers
MANILA (Mabuhay) — A Filipino soldier of the Israel Defense Forces was killed in a massive explosion in Gaza on Jan. 22, the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines said Wednesday. Sergeant First Class (Reserves) Cydrick Garin, 23, was a combat sergeant in the 8208th battalion of the 261st brigade. Garin was slain together with 20 other soldiers during an attack that caused a Gaza compound being prepared for demolition to collapse upon them. They were tasked to destroy structures allowing Hamas to observe and fire on Israeli forces. A report by Israel's Tazpit Press Service (TPS) said a Palestinian terror squad fired an anti-tank missile at the adjoining homes in the complex. Consequently, the explosives being used by the Israeli forces to demolish the compound detonated and the two buildings collapsed. The compound was located in the area of Al Moazi, about 600 meters from the Israeli border. “As far as we know, at around 4 p.m., an RPG was fired by terrorists at a tank securing the forces, and simultaneously, an explosion occurred at two two-story buildings. The buildings collapsed due to this explosion, while most of the forces were inside and near them,” said IDF spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, as quoted by the TPS. “Israel shares the profound grief of Sgt. Garin's family and the Filipino community. Our commitment is strong to support his loved ones during this challenging time. May his soul rest in peace,” the Israel Embassy here said. The embassy is currently facilitating the travel of Garin's father to Israel. Garin lived in Tel Aviv with his mother, Imelda Garin. He was enlisted in the IDF and joined the Givati Brigade. In April 2021, he received recognition from the Southern Command for being an outstanding soldier in the unit. (MNS)
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PBBM: SAF44 heroism a ‘clarion call for unity’ to address challenges MANILA (Mabuhay) — The heroism of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) troops of the Philippine National Police (PNP) who died in a firefight in Mamasapano, Maguindanao nine years ago, is a “clarion call for unity” to address the challenges besetting the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday. During the observance of the Day of National Remembrance at Camp General Mariano Castañeda in Silang, Cavite, Marcos called on his fellow Filipinos to emulate the SAF 44 commandos, who he branded as “warriors for peace,” to seek a common goal of “build[ing] a better future for our nation.” “My countrymen, the defiant stand of the Brave 44 still echoes today, it is a clarion call for unity and action against any challenge that we might face,” Marcos said. “So, how do we pay homage to these brave men, whose gallantry no memorial can fully capture, whose courage no words can fully extol? It is by working tirelessly to realize their dreams, for their family, for their children, for their comrades, [and] for the people,” he added. Marcos said Filipinos would be disrespecting the memory and devaluing the valor of the 44 SAF personnel, if they submit to those who terrorize the nation and cede the territory to those who would trespass upon it. While the country “will never be able to fully pay” the slain troopers for their sacrifices, Marcos said each Filipino has the crucial role in bringing peace and progress to the country. “In their last hours, in that place of honor, we can draw many important lessons. The lessons such as to put nation before self, to display courage under fire, to re-
solve to forge ahead, to never give up,” Marcos said. “It is now up to us who live, who benefitted from their full measure of devotion to duty to build a kinder and gentler society wherein those that they have left behind can live in peace and prosperity. That is the mission that they have left us to pursue when they did not return from their last patrol.” During the event, there was also a wreath offering at the Monument of the Fallen Heroes to pay tribute to the bravery of the 44 SAF troopers.
Thankful The SAF, meanwhile, thanked the President and the Filipino people for joining the observance. In a statement, SAF chief Maj. Gen. Bernard Banac said the valor of the fallen SAF commandos would serve as an inspiration to their ranks. "Makakaasa ang ating mga mamamayan na sa ilalim ng pamununo ni PNP Chief Gen. Benjamin C Acorda Jr., patuloy na magiging tapat ang ating mga kapulisan at SAF sa kanilang tungkulin at patuloy silang maglilingkod ng buong husay at kagalakan sa ating mga mamamayan para sa kapayapaan at kaayusan ng ating bayan (Rest assured that under the leadership of PNP Chief Gen. Benjamin C. Acorda Jr., the police force and the SAF would remain loyal to their duty and serve the people with excellence and joy to preserve the country's peace and order)," Banac added. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr., who joined the observance, said the Marcos administration would ensure that there would be no repeat of such an
incident. “As we remember today the tragedy that befell the brave SAF44, we also learn and reflect on the missteps of this unfortunate incident. We owe it to these heroes and their families to prevent another Mamasapano tragedy from happening again. As such, trust that we would continuously push for initiatives to modernize and improve the capabilities of our police force to make them more efficient and responsive,” he added. For his part, PNP chief Gen Benjamin Acorda Jr. said the SAF44's heroism should pave the way for the police's renewed commitment to strengthening law enforcement. "May there memory serve as an inspiration for us to continue advocating for justice and peace in our nation. We must recognize the importance of unity, coordination and effective communication in our pursuit of national security. The sacrifices made by our heroes must motivate us to constantly strive for excellence in our duty to protect and serve," Acorda said. On Jan. 25, 2015, SAF commandos carried out a law enforcement operation against two high-value targets, Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli bin Hir, alias Marwan, and terrorist Abdul Basit Usman. They were able to kill Marwan but failed to get Usman who was later killed in another operation. On their way out, a firefight occurred which eventually trapped 45 SAF personnel, with only one surviving after swimming in a creek and hiding in bushes on his way out. Former president Rodrigo Duterte in February 2017 issued Proclamation 164, declaring Jan. 25 of every year as a day of national remembrance for the heroic sacrifice of SAF 44 members. (MNS)
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DOJ, UN Rapporteur meeting focus on upholding fundamental rights MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday said the meeting with United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan was a "successful conclusion of a comprehensive dialogue." It said the dialogue which took place at the DOJ main office in Manila provided an opportunity for a robust exchange of views and ideas on the current state of freedom of expression and opinion in the Philippines. The discussion also focused on the challenges and opportunities in upholding and safeguarding these fundamental rights, in line with international standards and best practices,” the DOJ said in a statement after a two-hour meeting with officials led by DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez. "It highlighted the policy reforms, programs, and developments that the DOJ has implemented to promote and protect freedom of expression and opinion in the Philippines. Undersecretary Vasquez emphasized the government's commitment to upholding these rights while maintaining law and order in the country,” the DOJ said. Vasquez also said the meeting “strengthened our commitment to transparen-
United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan arrived in the Philippines on Monday to assess the government’s human rights mechanism, particularly on the freedom of opinion and expression.
cy, accountability, and the pursuit of justice and human rights. We remain dedicated to implementing meaningful reforms and upholding the highest standards in our judicial framework.” The Philippine government has reiterated its commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships and engagements with international stakeholders, including the United Nations, to promote and protect human rights in the Philippines. Khan is the third UN rapporteur invited by the Philippine government to assess the country. Earlier in the day, Khan also met with officials of the Supreme Court. (MNS)
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DICT to double free Wi-fi sites in 2024 to support eLGU implementation MANILA (Mabuhay) — The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is planning to double the number of Wi-fi sites in the country this year under the Broadband ng Masa program to support the implementation of eLGU by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). “I think planong doblehin iyong number ng free Wifi especially sa mga LGUs [local government units] na nangangailangan talaga ng connectivity para ma-implement din po itong tinatawag na eLGU (I think there is plang to double the number of WiFi especially in the LGUs that really needs connectivity to implement the eLGU),” DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. said in a press briefing at Malacañang. “In fact, ang part ng effort din po ng DICT ay habang nag-i-implement ang DILG at DICT at ARTA [Anti-Red Tape Authority] ng eLGU kailangan samahan na rin ng connectivity, kailangan magsasabay siya para parallel iyong effort,” he added. Almirol said there are 25,000 sites for free Wi-fi before the end of 2023. Also during the same press briefing, DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said his department has so far finished the streamlining or simplifying the processing of business license, occupancy permit, and other permits and the LGUs will proceed to actual digitalization. “Mas mabilis kung cellphone lang. Sa ngayon po, 60 percent na ang na-digital pero of course ibang isyu iyong ilan ba sa kanila ang may kaya nang tumanggap ng bayad, ng online application at makapagbayad – kakaunti pa lang po iyon depende sa lugar (It’s faster if it is just a cellphone. Right now, 60 percent have gone digital but of course another issue is how many of them are able to ready to accept payment, an online application and to pay – it’s still very few depending on the area),” Abalos said. In line with the administration’s 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda of improving bureaucratic efficiency, the DILG, DICT, and ARTA presented to the President during a sectoral meeting the status of the implementation of the electronic business one-stop shop, particularly the eLGU. The nationwide implementation of the eLGU aims to digitalize and streamline local government processes. (MNS)
PBBM to Sto. Niño devotees: Spread the message of hope, love and joy MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged devotees of Señor Sto. Niño to translate their faith into action and spread the message of hope, love and joy to others. In his message, Marcos expressed his heartfelt greetings to the people of Cebu City as he joined them in celebrating the Sinulog Festival, which is being staged every January to show their devotion to the Holy Child, Señor Sto. Niño. “To the millions of devotees, I urge you to translate your faith into action so that you may spread the message of hope, love and joy to others. Most importantly, always pray for spiritual strength and fortitude to overcome whatever challenges and difficulties that may lie ahead,” the President said in his message. “Looking forward, I ask all of you to work hand in hand with this administration in maximizing all of the opportunities that will come before us in this New Year,” he added. The President also urged devotees to remain united in spurring the socio-economic growth and further develop the thriving industry of Cebu. He reminded devotees to be guided by their faith and inspired by the "bayanihan" spirit to remain conscious of their Catholic and social obligations to reach the shared destiny towards the “Bagong Pilipinas that opens a better and more abundant life for all Filipinos.” President Marcos said the Sinulog Festival is one of the grandest and most colorful festivities in the Philippines where Filipinos from all walks of life express their profound gratitude for the miracles, blessings and countless deliverances bestowed upon them over the past year. He said the festival is also an avenue to pray for good health, protection and prosperity in the year ahead. (MNS)
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Acorda to cops: Hate crime, protect peace towards ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. MANILA (Mabuhay) — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Wednesday called on police officers to abhor crimes and uphold their duty to protect the country’s peace and progress. During the PNP’s pre-launch of the Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines) campaign at Camp Crame, Quezon City, Acorda also urged members of the force to ditch any divisiveness among the ranks. “Let us work together towards a common goal. A vibrant, progressive and just Bagong Pilipinas for every Filipino people,” he said in his speech. Acorda said the PNP’s launch of the Bagong Pilipinas kick-off rally symbolizes their commitment to accountable and dependable governance towards a transformed nation. He said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has set the stage for a profound transformation in all sectors of society and government, noting that the role of the PNP is paramount in safeguarding peace and order that form the foundation of this transformative journey. “Together let us strive for a Bagong Pilipinas, one characterized by resilience, prosperity, a government that remains firm in its duty to the well-being of our
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NSA: PH ups defense posture as more Pinoys back strong approach in WPS MANILA (Mabuhay) — National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Wednesday welcomed the results of the latest OCTA Research survey, showing more Filipinos are calling for the Philippine government to have a more assertive stance in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) issue. “The survey, conducted last month among 1,200 adult respondents, has revealed that a significant majority of 72 percent believe that the Marcos administration should assert the country’s territorial rights in the WPS through military action, specifically through expanded naval patrols and troop presence in the area,” Año said in a statement, referring to the group’s Tugon ng Masa Fourth Quarter Survey from Dec. 10 to 14, 2023. Año, who is also head of the National Security Council, said the government is now prioritizing the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard with the acquisition of state-of-the-art assets to achieve credible defense.
“We have also stepped up maritime and air patrols in the area as well as conducted maritime cooperation activities and exercises with the United States and with other countries in the future,” he added. Año said they acknowledge the importance of understanding public sentiment and values the democratic process that allows the Filipino people to express their views on matters of national significance. “We note that the WPS issue is of great concern to the public, as evidenced by the respondents’ strong preference for a robust approach to safeguarding the country’s territorial integrity,” he said. Año noted that it is essential to recognize the diversity of opinions reflected in the survey, with 70 percent of respondents expressing the belief that the issue should also be addressed through diplomacy and other peaceful methods. He said they recognized the importance of considering a comprehensive national strategy that encompasses both military and dip-
lomatic efforts to secure and protect the nation’s interests in the WPS. “The government will carefully evaluate the survey results, taking into account the multifaceted nature of the WPS issue, to formulate policies that align with the collective aspirations of the nation,” Año said. He said they are encouraging continued engagement and discourse on matters related to national security and emphasized the importance of unity in addressing challenges. (MNS)
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DILG to heed PBBM’s directive not to cooperate with ICC
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Wednesday said his agency will comply with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to avoid communication with the International Criminal Court (ICC). Abalos issued the statement, a day after Marcos maintained that the Philippine government will not cooperate with the ICC amid its investigation into the drug war launched by his predecessor, former president Rodrigo Duterte. “We will follow the lead of the President,” he said in a Palace press briefing. Abalos said that so far, the ICC has not reached out to the DILG, as well as the local government units (LGUs). “As far as our office is concerned and the LGUs, I have no knowledge
about this. There’s no communication with them. Nothing at all,” he said. In a media interview in Quezon City on Tuesday, Marcos said the government is keeping an eye on the ICC to make sure that it will “not come into contact with any agency of government.” Marcos also reiterated that the Philippine government “will not lift a finger to help any investigation that the ICC conducts.” In a forum in Quezon City on Sunday, former senator Antonio Trillanes IV said he had received an “inside information” that ICC investigators allegedly visited the country in December last year to conduct interviews and gather information on Duterte and other individuals involved in the drug war. The Philippines officially ended its ties with the ICC on March 17, 2019,
exactly a year after Duterte ordered the revocation of the Rome Statute that created the international court. Gov’t transparency Meanwhile, Abalos said he has yet to meet with United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion Irene Khan who arrived in the country on Monday to assess the government’s human rights mechanism. Abalos said the Philippine government is ready to meet with Khan to report the country’s adherence to human rights. “Wala po tayong tinatago (We are not hiding anything). We will be transparent as we are. We are democratic country and follow all the law. If ever, ganoon po ang magiging (that will be the center of the) discussion,” he said. (MNS)
Filipino people. As we approach the kick-off rally on Jan. 28 at the Quirino Grandstand, let us embrace the spirit of change and progress,” he added. National Intelligence Coordinating Agency director general Ricardo de Leon, the event’s guest of honor, also pledged support for the PNP’s transformation for it to be aligned with the Marcos’ administration brand of governance and leadership embodied in the Bagong Pilipinas campaign. De Leon, a retired police general, also reminded police officers to anchor their duties to the institution’s core values of service, honor and justice. “We are optimistic that the campaign, with its focus on pagmamahal sa bansa (love of country), maayos na trabaho (professionalism), respeto sa kapwa (respect for others people), stands as the beacon of change and progress within the PNP,” said de Leon, who is also chair of the PNP’s National Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development. 2 ranking cops promoted Meanwhile, two ranking police officers were promoted to their star rank. Col. Restituto Arcangel, director of the Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG), and Col. Arnold Thomas Ibay, director of the Manila Police District (MPD), have both been elevated to the rank of Brigadier General. “I have complete confidence in your ability to face the challenges that lie ahead,” Acorda said during the oath-taking and donning of ranks rites at Camp Crame. (MNS)
Effective transport system solution to traffic congestion – PBBM
MANILA (Mabuhay) — An effective and efficient public transport system is vital in addressing traffic congestion in the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. In an exclusive interview with GMA News aired over 24 Oras, Marcos said the government is looking for ways to ease commuters’ woes, including the development of Pasig River Ferry stations. Marcos said informal settlers who will be affected by the government’s plan will be relocated. “There is a plan already. Nakapag-identify na kami sa Pasig River. Nakapag-identify na kami ‘yung tinatawag na transition areas where magtatayo tayo ng temporary lodging para ‘yung settler, sila ngayon ilalagay muna doon habang tinatayo ‘yung kanilang housing (We have been able to identify areas in the Pasig River. We have identified the so-called transition areas where we will build temporary lodging for the settlers. They will now be placed there while their houses are being built). In the end, the plan is for them to have all the housing,” he said. Marcos said heavy traffic could not be avoided. He also explained that he has to take a chopper ride if there is a traffic congestion to “maximize [his] time.” He added that he doesn’t want to be the cause of congested traffic, as much as possible. “Nakakahiya nga kung minsan eh (I feel embarrassed sometimes) because when I go, everybody has to stop, everybody has to, so I try as little as possible to cause traffic and then of course, yes, I am trying to maximize my time,” Marcos said. During the inauguration of the showcase area of the Pasig River Urban Development Project in Manila on Jan. 17, Marcos said the government would come up with “new and fresh” ideas to ensure the success of the project. The “Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli” urban development project aims to transform the Pasig River into a center of economic activity, tourism and promote transportation connectivity in Metro Manila and adjacent provinces. (MNS)
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VP Sara Duterte says she’ll run for office again MANILA (Mabuhay) — Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday declared that she will run for office again. Duterte made the statement during a speech at an event in Davao City. “I heard my brothers, Mayor Baste and Congressman Pulong, say that they will not run in the next election, so I am here today to campaign with you because I will run in the next election,” she said in Bisaya, referring to Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte and Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte. Duterte did not say what position she plans to run for, but her term as vice president ends in 2028. The next elections will be held in 2025 for Senate, congressional, and local seats.
Duterte also expressed dismay at the alleged buying of signatures for a supposed people’s initiative to amend certain provisions of the Constitution. “It is an insult to the ordinary and poor Filipinos. It reflects the character of politicians, of vote-buying during elections, so nakakasama ng loob na ginaganoon yung mga tao na kailangan pa suhulan para papirmahin sa people’s initiative [it’s angering that there are attempts to bribe people to sign the people’s initiative],” she said. (MNS)
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‘Comprehensive archipelagic defense’ to help PH explore EEZ resources
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
MANIL A (Mabuhay) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is now embarking on a “comprehensive archipelagic defense concept” to ensure that the country would benefit from the natural resources that are to be found in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Tuesday night. In his speech at the Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) forum at the Fairmont Makati Hotel, Teodoro said this transformation is initially aimed at allowing the AFP to protect and guarantee “Philippine nationals, Philippine corporations, and those authorized by the Philippine government the unimpeded and peaceful exploration and exploitation
of all natural resources within our EEZ and other areas we have jurisdiction.” Teodoro said this concept will also allow the Philippines to project its military power into areas that must be protected and preserved, pursuant to the Constitution. “So other than a forward-looking concept, we are evolving into a defense concept which projects our power into our areas where we must by Constitutional fiat and duty, protect and preserve our resources,” he said. Teodoro also cited the importance of protecting Philippine interests and Filipinos in an increasingly volatile and unpredictable world, hence the need to develop the AFP
capable of carrying out such missions in the future. “For example, should we need to import oil in areas which are heavy with pirates, heavy with international criminals, we will have to have the wherewithal to protect Philippine vessels and other interests in those areas,” he added. Teodoro said these tasks are not simple and involve more efforts aside from the acquisition of new equipment to beef up the AFP’s capability. “We have to marshal the resources of making the best of what we have, making sure that acquisitions made are supportable, sustainable, and redundancy is built-in,” he said. (MNS)
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MANILA (Mabuhay) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday lauded the expansion of the petrochemicals manufacturing complex of JG Summit Olegins Corp. (JGSOC) in Batangas City, saying it would generate about PHP215 billion and 6,200 jobs in 2025. In his speech during the inauguration of the JGSOC’s expanded manufacturing complex, Marcos said the facility is more than just about cutting-edge technology but is also proof of Filipino skills, business confidence, and manufactur-
ing resurgence. “It is an upstream industry that feeds many enterprises and supplies many other manufacturing concerns. It is among the lynchpins of our industrialization, a vital link in moving up the value chain, and guarantees the supply of a critical production ingredient,” he said.W “It is directly and indirectly employing 6,200 individuals. You are a major contributor to an industry that
DA helps farmers sell 160 tons of highland vegetables in January
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Over 160 tons of highland vegetables had been sold and will be sold this month through Kadiwa’s Veggie Connect and other market linkage programs, preventing food wastage, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday. “The move will provide a much-needed financial boost to close to 100 farmers, preventing potential food wastage and providing consumers access to cheaper food,” DA Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. said in a statement. Regional Executive Director-Cordillera Administrative Region officer- in-charge Jennilyn Dawayan has reported that 163,189 kilograms of vegetables were sold and will be sold until Jan. 26, 2024, assisting 93 farmers from the provinces of Mountain Province, Benguet and Ifugao. “We will continue to provide Kadiwa services to farmers as may be needed,” she said. “The Kadiwa Veggie Connect started as a collaboration with the Cordillera Association of Regional Executives to help DA monitor vegetable supply and amount of unsold vegetables, particularly cabbages and Chinese cabbage whose prices have fallen due to a supply glut.” Unsold vegetables from various trading posts totaling 11 tons were initially procured by the national
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government offices in Baguio City and neighboring areas between Jan. 5 and 6. From Jan. 8 to 14, farmers sold 44 tons, followed by 105.6 tons a week later at prices ranging from PHP10 to PHP15 per kilo. Most traders prefer new harvests over older ones and this affects the prices of vegetables. To prevent prices of vegetables from falling further at trading posts, some vegetable farmers in the Cordilleras usually opt to dump their older inventory. Tiu-Laurel wants to improve and expand market access for farmers and fisherfolk as part of his 8-point plan to modernize agriculture, increase food production, lower food cost, ensure food security, and make farming and fishery a bankable investment alternative. “It’s our goal to make agriculture a profitable venture for millions of farmers, fishermen and others in the value chain. By helping them bring their products directly to market, we’re not only helping agriculture workers and entrepreneurs but providing consumers access to lower-priced food products,” he said. He added that he considers replicating this program in other parts of the country and in other agricultural products such as poultry, livestock, fish and high value crops. (MNS)
EXPANDED MANUFACTURING COMPLEX. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (3rd from left) leads the inauguration of the expanded petrochemical manufacturing complex of JG Summit Olefins Corp. in Batangas City on Friday (Jan. 19, 2024). He toured the 160-hectare facility and led the unveiling of the commemorative marker.
is forecasted to enrich our economy by PHP215 billion next year.” Marcos assured that his economic team would continue to create a climate that propels economic growth, boosts incentives, promotes ease of doing business, and funds high-impact infrastructure projects. “The bottom line of their assigned mission is this: To reduce red tape that chokes industry and innovation and replace it with a red carpet that ushers in capital, foreign and domestic, and provides the path towards
progress,” he said. “This is the government’s mandatory equity to provide participation in national growth. It is my firm belief that the government should not be a yoke on the back of business like taxing them heavily and tightly regulating their growth making the ease of doing business a sticking point for possible investors.” He expressed confidence that the manufacturing complex would open more jobs to Filipinos, entice more investors to explore opportunities in the country, and boost the
Philippine economy and competitiveness. The President toured the 160-hectare facility, accompanied by JG Summit Holdings, Inc. (JGSHI) chairperson James Go, JGSHI president and chief executive officer (CEO) Lance Gokongwei, and JGSOC president and CEO Arnel Santos. The JGSOC complex, which initially started with polyethylene and polypropylene polymers manufacturing in 1998, has been expanded over the years. The JGSOC operates the only facility in the Philippines that processes naphtha into ethylene and propylene, key ingredients for the production of common plastics. This benefits local plastic businesses by providing a steady supply of these materials, as well as by reducing costs, enabling increased production, and enhancing competitiveness. The plant also produces other chemicals used in paints, plastics, rubber, and other products. In 2023, JGSOC commenced commercial operations of the final leg of its USD1.3-billion expansion project, which boosted the overall site capacity to more than one million metric tons of petrochemical products annually. JGSOC markets its petrochemical products to more than 30 countries worldwide. (MNS)
DILG: Digitalization raises LGUs’ revenue collection to P208B
MANILA (Mabuhay) — The digitalization of government processes has helped increase the local government units’ (LGUs) tax collection four times in five years, Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said Wednesday. “From PHP50 billion in 2018, ngayon po ay (now, it is) PHP208 billion. So, that is times four. So, malaking bagay talaga ito na pasimplehan mo ang proseso (it’s really a big thing to simplify the process, you’re into digital),” Abalos said in a Palace press briefing. Abalos noted that as of Dec. 2023, around 60 percent or 921 of 1,634 LGUs are now automating their business permit processing, with 799 of them using the electronic LGU (eLGU) system and 122 others having their own innovative systems. About 39 percent or 598 LGUs are also accepting online applications, while 15 percent of 222 LGUs are accepting online payments, based on the DILG data. As of Sept. 15, 2023, around 8,311 permits have been approved by 668 cities and munici-
palities, while 2,404 permits are still being processed by 229 cities and municipalities. “Now, what are the areas ngayon na nagawa ng DILG (that the DILG have done)? Number one, we are able to streamline business permits and licensing. Papaano na-streamline ito (How are these being streamlined)? From three days to just several minutes, from 27 steps to about three main steps; number two, streamlining o sinimplehan ang proseso ng (or simplifying the processing of) building permit and certificate of occupancy; number three, streamlining permits for construction of shared towers, fiber optic and underground laying,” Abalos said. He said the DILG is coordinating with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to reach its target of digitalizing the transactions of an additional 240 LGUs this year. DICT Undersecretary David Almirol Jr. said the government is expecting an increase of
20 percent to 30 percent in the LGUs’ revenue collection, if its plan to automate the 240 LGUs’ processes succeeds. Almirol said the DICT would also ramp up its efforts in providing free Wi-fi in the country, especially in areas where LGUs need improved connectivity for the implementation of eLGU. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday convened a sectoral meeting at Malacañan Palace in Manila to discuss the eLGU System Caravan. The eLGU is among the vital components of the DICT’s eGov PH Super App, a mobile application that integrates the multi-sectoral government services in a single platform, covering a wide range of local government services such as business permit licensing, community tax, local civil registry and many others. Anchored on the Marcos administration’s whole-of-government agenda, the eLGU nationwide caravan is a joint project of the DILG, DICT, and ARTA. (MNS)
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MANILA (Mabuhay) — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered a temporary halt to onion imports until May, possibly extending the suspension through July. In a news release on Friday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said the policy pronouncement was issued to prevent further depressing onion prices due to the supply glut. Should the domestic harvest of the high-value crop remain sufficient to meet local demand, the halt would be extended, it added. On Thursday, Tiu-Laurel met
representatives of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. to discuss the surge in domestic supply of onion due to fresh harvest and the arrival of additional supply imported in December. Shipment delays resulted in the arrival of 99 tons of onion imported in December between Jan. 1 and 15. “In principle, I agree with no onion importation until July. But that is on condition that if there is a sudden supply shortfall, we will have to import earlier,” he said. “Hindi po natin alam ang
mangyayari dahil may El Niño (We don’t know what would happen because there is El Niño),” he added. Onion production could be undermined due to more pests spawned by warmer temperatures and a prolonged dry spell caused by El Niño. Its full impact is expected to be felt around March and April. The increased supply has pushed down farm gate prices of onion between PHP50 and PHP70 a kilo. It could fall further when more onions are harvested in February. Prices have dropped to as low
as PHP20 a kilo in some areas in Nueva Ecija, which accounts for 97 percent of onion production in Luzon. Luzon produces 65 percent of the local onion supply. In December 2022, prices of onion surged to a record high of PHP720 a kilo due to tight supply. The PCAFI told Tiu-Laurel that they expect a supply surplus since an additional 40 percent of land area were planted to onions. It added that a supply glut is imminent even with the reported infestation of armyworms in some areas in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija as the pest is only expected
to damage around 5 percent of standing crops. Tiu-Laurel and the PCAFI agreed to meet every 45 days to review the supply situation and recalibrate the import schedule and volume. The next meeting will be held in early March. The Bureau of Plant Industry reported that only 366 hectares out of 10,217 hectares of farmlands planted to onion have been infested by armyworms. It added that only crops on 6.9 hectares were totally damaged while 359.1 hectares have sustained partial damage out of the infested areas. MNS)
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Appropriations Act. "I think, we are ahead of the schedule in terms of the Lung Transplant Program dahil nag-usap-usap po ang mga pulitiko (because politicians are talking) and the professionals like yourselves and if we get our act together, we can really do things right," Angara said during the launch at the LCP lobby in Quezon City, graced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
Angara said the allocation is a continuation of the initial funding of PHP20 million he pushed to establish the program for patients with advanced lung diseases. "We’d like to thank the President, of course for giving us the policy guidance at alam natin na noong 2022 campaign pa lang, bukambibig na nya ‘yung pagtulong sa (and we know that during the 2022 campaign, he has been
talking about helping) specialty hospitals which we know are very dear to his heart because alam natin, si First Lady Imelda Marcos ‘yung nagtulak (we know, former first lady Imelda Marcos pushed) for many of these specialty hospitals," he noted. Angara is hoping that the initiative will also be replicated in the provinces. "Something that Congress has to work on," he said. (MNS)
MANILA – Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure that teenagers do not have access to vapes or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes). In a media forum on Tuesday, Herbosa said he wrote a request to PNP regarding the implementation of the law on such products and to ensure that “minors should not have access to vaping.” “We need stronger implementation at ang DOH [Department of Health] magre-remind (and the DOH will remind), but I hope the police, vendors, stores will strictly implement no sales to minors of its vape products,” he said. He noted that tobacco use, in general, has decreased — from 29.7 percent in 2009 to 19 percent in 2022. “Dahil siguro sa sin tax sa tobacco. Ang tobacco sa youth bumaba din
from 22 percent in 2007 naging 12 percent na lang in 2019 (This may be due to the sin tax on tobacco. Tobacco [use] among the youth also went down from 22 percent in 2007 to 12 percent in 2019),” he said. “Ang problema, ang tumataas ang e-cigarette. Dati wala ito, ngayon 14 percent ang youth (The problem is, [use of] e-cigarette is increasing. Before, there is none, it is 14 percent among the youth),” he added. According to the 2019 Global Youth Tobacco Survey, about 11 percent of students nationwide use tobacco, 10 percent smoke cigarettes, and 14 percent use e-cigarettes. In 2021, data from the Philippine Pediatric Society showed that 11 percent of students ages 10 to 15 years old already tried vapes. Online accessibility (32 percent), varied flavors (22 percent), and the belief that e-cigarettes are safer than
tobacco (17 percent) are the top three reasons for the use of vapes among the age group. Republic Act No. 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003) and Executive Order No. 106 by former President Rodrigo Duterte prohibit the sale or distribution of tobacco products within 100 meters of schools, public playgrounds, or other facilities where minors may be found. Nonetheless, a study by the Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health showed that more than 2,000 cigarette vendors were selling tobacco products within 100 meters of at least 276 schools. At least 43 e-cigarette and 33 heated tobacco products retailers were located near several schools. The study was conducted from December 2022 and January 2023
in nine cities, and urban and rural areas of the country’s regions. In 2022, the Vape Bill lapsed into law which lowered age restriction of such products from 21 years old to 18 years old, removed comprehensive ban on vapes and heated tobacco products in public places, and allowed their advertisement. The measure also removed restriction for non-smokers against using vape, added more vape flavors, and removed the mandate of regulation from the Food and Drug Administration. Herbosa said the increase in vape use among the youth pose health risks to them and other people. Last year, the PNP said it will remind students caught outside schools to quit smoking or vaping and that it will confiscate vapes or e-cigarettes from students who have to be reminded repeatedly. (PNA)
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communities within the service area of the Industry Station, how many investigations were conducted as a result of misconduct, the quality of the investigations conducted and what, if any, early warning signs were ignored of deputy gang behavior at the LASD Industry Station. The motion requests that the written report in 14 days
also include LASD's investigation into the Industry Indians and the Industry Station, the outcome of that investigation, ongoing steps to address deputy gangs, a status of LASD's gang policy, and LASD's community engagement plan, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission (COC), to restore faith, trust, and confidence in
the impacted communities due to the Industry Indians misconduct. The motion also requests the Los Angeles County Sheriff, the Sheriff's Constitutional Policy Unit Advisor, the Inspector General, and the Executive Director and Chair of the COC to report back to the Board of Supervisors on the above.
UNITED... FROM PAGE 6 ment to inspire others to volunteer. Additionally, the two agency heads will participate in roundtable discussions with leaders from historically underrepresented communities to discuss how to reduce barriers to service, and how to better support Peace Corps Volunteers
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individuals are encouraged to apply by March 1, 2024. Visit AmeriCorps.gov/ Serve to learn more about AmeriCorps service and how to make a difference in communities while gaining the skills to kickstart your career and earn money to pay for college.
CALIFORNIA... FROM PAGE 3 Council, and its planning and legal team, for recognizing that public resources should be directed at collaborating, rather than further litigating, our way out of California’s housing crisis. By working together, California can achieve our goal of ensuring that every city provides more affordable housing options to Californians in need.” “The City of Fullerton is more than two years late in adopting a compliant housing element, but this settlement lays out a clear path to compliance with milestones, as well as consequences if they fail to meet those commitments,” said HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez. “HCD takes enforcement of our state housing laws seriously. We are committed to helping Fullerton and cities and counties across the state adopt and implement pro-housing policies, and we are focused on ensuring we each do our part to address the housing needs of Californians at all income levels.” As a result of this settlement, the city will now adopt a compliant housing element no later than November 5, 2024, and modernize its zoning code by December 29, 2024, to accommodate thousands of affordable homes. Today’s settlement also resolves separate but related claims filed by Californians for Homeownership, Inc. UNDER THE SETTLEMENT: • Fullerton will adopt a compliant housing element by no later than November 5, 2024. • Fullerton must modernize its zoning code by December 29, 2024. • Fullerton agrees to comply with the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing statute (AFFH) to foster a more inclusive community. • Fullerton acknowledges that, until the time it adopts a substantially compliant housing element, it will not deny housing projects on the basis of zoning or general plan inconsistencies. If Fullerton fails to abide by the settlement and does not cure its default, it may lose its authority to approve or deny certain types of developments.
WHAT’S AHEAD... FROM PAGE 1 the economy is improving, it’s riskier for those on the edge if the cost of basic needs is also rising.” In Santa Clara County alone, where 10,000 people are homeless, over a quarter of all people are food-insecure — and these risks extend well beyond those who are unhoused. Even among those in the high-paying tech world, precarity looms in Santa Clara, the state’s third-most expensive housing market. “With the ongoing tech layoffs, we’ve seen firsthand a severe impact of housing, as parking lots in Santa Clara are filling more and more with people living in cars and RVs,” added Ganeshan. “Someone recently said to me ‘I lost my job, but I can always find another one. But I lost my house, and I can’t get another here.’” The housing market Home prices have drastically outpaced income nationwide because “the pandemic brought drastic changes to supply and de-
mand,” said Rob Warnock, Senior Research Associate at Apartment List. “Many people took their homes off the market while many others decided to buy — and skyrocketing prices didn’t slow until the middle of 2022, when the Federal Reserve started to raise interest rates — but homes are still 45% more expensive now than they were before the pandemic.” In contrast, he continued, “Rents fell during the pandemic because there were many more vacant apartments for rent than houses for sale.” As the economy emerged from the pandemic in 2021, rising rents worsened an affordability crisis which peaked in 2022, when over half of all U.S. renters were cost burdened, i.e. spending over 30% of their income on rent. Since then, rents have declined 4% as the U.S. has begun a massive construction boom, explained Warnock. Last year nearly 500,000 new apartments entered the
market, “with about a million more in the next year or two.” What’s next for 2024? “Home sale prices should continue to rise,” he said. “The Federal Reserve said they won’t raise interest rates further, and for more homes on the market, there will also be more interested buyers. However, we expect new rentals to grow strong for the next 12 to 24 months, with new apartments curbing rent costs … It’s a lesson we can all learn from: if you want affordable housing, build more of it.” Oil and gas Oil prices, too, are stabilizing from pandemic peaks, said Denton Cinquegrana, Chief oil analyst at OPIS. The national average for gas in 2023 was $3.52 a gallon — down nearly 11% from $3.95 in 2022, when Russia attacked Ukraine “and there was a concern that markets would lose seven to eight million barrels a day of oil from Russia,” he explained.
“But as the year went on, oil exports continued to non-sanctioning countries like China and India,” he continued. “Though tensions are rising in the Middle East now, the situation looks similar — oil production hasn’t shut, and the only cost added is from the extra time it takes to avoid the area and ship oil around the Cape of Good Hope instead.” I n t he y e a r a he a d , Cinquegrana said “prices will probably fall five to 15 cents less than 2023 — likely around $3.45 to $3.50.” Although the nationwide electrification of cars is further increasing the supply and lowering the cost of oil, “this process is very slow,” he added. “It takes about 10 to 12 years to turn over the fleet” of over 280 million cars registered in the U.S. A stronger dampening of prices may owe to the fact that “the cars we drive now are much more fuel-efficient than they were a decade or two ago, and the fact that since the pandemic, many drivers still work from
home.” AAPI small businesses AAPI is the fastest-growing minority community in the U.S., contributing over $1 trillion in economic output in 2021 alone and making up nearly 10% of all entrepreneurs nationwide — with 2.9 million AAPI businessowners employing 5.1 million people, said Chiling Tong, president and CEO of National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship (National ACE). As AAPI business owners continue to recover from the pandemic, the top challenge they face is “access to capital,” she continued. “Nearly 30% of respondents to our most recent survey have very low confidence that they could fund an emergency $5,000 business expense.” What aid is available — specifically the COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans — AAPI entrepreneurs are more often unaware of, most often due to language barriers,
she added. In 2021, AAPI small business owners had a 66% funding rate through the Paycheck Protection Program compared to 75% for whites. Despite these challenges, 2023 saw an unprecedented 5.5 million new business applications filed, making it the strongest year of new business applications on record; in total, the U.S. has over 33 million small businesses. In short, expectations for the year ahead are mixed: While 61% of owners have a positive outlook for their own business in 2024, 71% hold a bleak view of the economy itself. These conditions mean that the economy is “the number one issue” for many in the AAPI and small business community, said Tong. “Although they feel personally positive, this is because they’ve faced three years of inflating costs and supply disruptions. In 2024, they’ll support leaders who convincingly promise a better economy ahead.”
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ctress Kim Chiu has opened up about her personal life, a month after confirming her br e ak up with long-time boyfriend Xian Lim. Blessed with numerous projects and a thriving showbiz career, Chiu candidly revealed that she is currently not ready to embark on a new romantic relationship due to her busy schedule. ‘End of a love story’: Kim Chiu confirms breakup with Xian Lim “Hinahanap ko si The One. Charot! Hinahanap ko siya pero ‘wag muna ngayon kasi busy ako. Soon. Siguro mag-merienda muna siya! Hindi naman! Let’s take it day by day and enjoy. Live for the moment and just chill and have fun,“ Chiu said. For now, Chiu is excited for the release of the teleserye version of her series “Linlang,” which premiered Monday. The series was shown on the streaming platform Prime Video last year. According to Chiu, the teleserye version will feature even more intense scenes and revelations, making it a must-watch for audiences. “Sobrang excited kasi nung napanood nila na ‘Linlang’ sa Prime Video that was just 40 to 45 percent ng pala-
bas namin. And this time, complete version and mas mahabang version, uncut version of ‘Linlang.’ Kung nabitin sila sa napanood nila last year, this time bubusugin namin sila ng panggigigil talaga.” Chiu said. Chiu admits she is thrilled wherever someone is affected by Juliana Lualhati, the character she plays in the series. “Masayang gigil siya. Natanggal nila takot ko na baka hindi ko magampanan ‘yung role na maayos. So nung nakatanggap ako ng hate comments -- ito lang ‘yung hate na kaya ko i-accept. Sana nagawa ko ng maayos siguro kinikilig ako may nagagalit sakin,” she said. For Chiu, Juliana is one of the most challenging characters she played in her showbiz career. “Sobra! Isa siya sa pinaka-out of the box character na ginawa ko and I’m happy I took the challenge. Siya ‘yung biggest and boldest character na pinortray ko sa buong showbiz career ko,” she said. Chiu is thankful for the numerous acting opportunities that have come her way. She is currently working again with actor Paulo Avelino, who was also her leading man in “Linlang,” on the Philippine adaptation of the Korean series “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim.” “Ongoing ‘yung taping. Minsan nagkakalatak pa sa ‘Linlang’ kaya nagiging mabigat so parang nasasabi ni Direk Chad (Vidanes), parang ang bigat ng
pagkakagawa niyo, light lang tayo. Nahirapan kami umalis dun sa role namin pero wino-work on naman namin and enjoy nakakatuwa. Very fun, very light. Para kaming nabaliw dalawa parang lagi kami nag-aaway sa ‘Linlang’ and ngayon hindi kami nag-aaway parang iba naman,” she said. Chiu also shared some of their
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having the chance to display his talents in iconic Philippine films. The actor acknowledged Cathy Garcia Molina, the director of “Hello, Love, Goodbye” and “The Hows of Us,” as well as Mae Cruz who directed “Rewind,” for trusting him with the opportunities to
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memorable moments during the wedding of her good friend Angelica Panganiban. “Sobrang maga mata namin ni Bela (Padilla)! Iyak talaga kami. Super deserve kasi niya (Panganiban) talaga makahanap ng forever at that is Gregg (Homan). ‘Yung wedding nga nila sa US, intimate lang, family and chosen friends! Hindi talaga kami in-invite, pinilit lang namin! Hindi kami papayag na ikakasal ka magpapalit kami ng apelyido tapos wala kami so pinilit namin talaga pumunta kami,” Chiu said. (MNS)
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Joross Gamboa on ‘lucky charm’ tag: Not lucky but ‘blessed’ MANILA (Mabuhay) — Netizens called actor Joross Gamboa as a box office “lucky charm” after they noted that he appeared in the Philippines’ top 3 highest grossing films: “Rewind,” “Hello, Love, Goodbye,” and “The Hows of Us.” The Star Circle Quest alumnus, however, attributed the milestone to a higher power. “To be honest, nakakatuwa yung gesture na sinasabing lucky charm ako o pag nasa pelikula nagiging hit,” he said. “I am truly grateful and thankful sa achievements pati sa mga naka appreciate, pero all glory to God,” he added. Gamboa also explained that he does not believe in luck. “Mas naniniwala ako [na] blessed. It is the other way around. Hindi ako swerte sa pelikula. Mas nakita ko blessed ako dahil napasama ako sa pelikula na tinatangkilik ng mga tao,” he reasoned. Gamboa expressed deep gratitude for
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showcase his craft. “I want to credit this to Direk Cathy Garcia na dahil sa kanya mas na discover yung talent ko sa pag adlib. Binibigyan niya ko freedom. At the same time kay direk Mae Cruz. Talagang siya nag titiwala din sa akin. Saka Star Cinema,” he said. According to Gamboa, apart from having solid scripts, the creative freedom directors gave him allowed him to further grow as an artist. More than having a string of blockbuster hits attached to his name, Gamboa emphasized that true success is measured by the number of people his characters have moved. “Nakakatuwa mga achievements. Pero for me, it is just work. I am blessed to bless other people, to touch peoples lives sa industry na ito,” he said. “Katulad lkami mga arıtsa bang nagtatrabaho. Difference lang lumalabas kami sa TV. Pero lahat taro pantay-pantay lang,” he added. (MNS)
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Gabbi Garcia has played a Sang’gre, a badass agent, and an aspiring musician, but she’s still got a dream role that she hasn’t played yet. On Luis Manzano’s online interview series “Luis Listens,” the Kapuso It Girl said, “Hindi pa ko nakakagawa ng anything LGBTQIA.” Gabbi added that she would want to work on a Girls Love (GL) or Girls Romance project one day. “Feeling ko masaya din siya gawin,” she added. Other than that, Gabbi also hopes to portray girl boss types of characters, “na pwedeng i-look up [to] ng mga girls ngayon, na empowering siya.” Meanwhile, either in acting or hosting, Gabbi hopes to work with her “sobrang idol” Anne Curtis, Jericho Rosales, and Luis. In the same interview, Gabbi also looked back at her showbiz beginnings, including auditioning for “Pinoy Big Brother.” In 2023, Gabbi was one of the stars of “Unbreak My Heart,” the historic collaboration of GMA Network and ABS-CBN, alongside Jodi Sta. Maria, Joshua Garcia, and Richard Yap. She was also one of the stars of the megaserye “Mga Lihim ni Urduja.” Gabbi is set to return as Alena in the upcoming series “Sang’gre.” The Sparkle artist was also recently named the first Filipina global ambassador for international shoes and accessories brand Aldo. In November, Gabbi launched her own beauty brand, Five Beauty. (MNS)
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Loisa Andalio, Ronnie Alonte eye separate projects after ‘Pira-Pirasong Paraiso’
MANILA (Mabuhay) — Reel-and-real-life couple Loisa Andalio and Ronnie Alonte are eyeing to do separate projects after their latest drama, “Pira-Pirasong Paraiso,” wraps up. “Ngayon sa serye, siguro mas gusto ko magkaiba naman po muna. Kanya-kanya mag-grow muna,” Andalio said during the teleserye’s media conference in Quezon City. “Seven years na kami love team. Gusto ko grow din siya as an actor,” she added. Alonte agreed with his partner, expressing interest in roles within the action genre. “Gusto ko talaga mag-action. Ito [Pira-Pirasong Paraiso] naging training ko. Tama si Lois, napagusapan namin, ‘pag may magandang offer, pwede ka mag-solo at humiwalay muna’,” the actor said. “Yung role na nakipagsabakan, barilan. Salamat sa Dreamscape.” Alonte, however, clarified he will be grateful for whatever project comes his way and is open to any genre -- even “boys love.” “Ako, hindi ako namimili kung sino bigay nila or isama sa akin, whether girl or
ensemble. BL, kasama ko pa si KD at Joseph Marco,” Alonte said. Andalio, meanwhile, revealed her preference for projects that diverge from romance-centric plots. “Yung love interest lang pwede. Pero gusto ko makawork kami girls mga ‘Sex and
the City’ peg. Na-enjoy ko itong ‘Pira-Pirasong Paraiso,’ di love story talaga. Family siya,” she said. But if given an opportunity to work on a film or series together, the actress said she hopes to do a remake of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” with Alonte. (MNS)
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MANILA (Mabuhay) — Actress Aiko Melendez is grateful to be back in ABS-CBN as she joins the cast of the upcoming teleserye “Pamilya Sagrado” led by Piolo Pascual. Melendez was one of the artists revealed to be part of “Pamilya Sagrado” in their table-read Monday along with Shaina Magdayao, Tirso Cruz III, and Rosanna Roces, among others. “It’s great to be back after 6 years with @abscbn and @dreamscapeph . My last show with them was Wildflower and Bagani. This show is something else, the story, the cast!” the actress wrote on Instagra,. “I can’t yet share too much details, but this is one bold move of @dreamscapeph in terms of the plot story. So 2024! Let’s welcome this year with one big show,” she added. Melendez was last seen in the primetime teleserye “Bagani” led by Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano in 2018. In the same year, Melendez was seen in “Wildflower” with her viral role as Governor Emilia Ardiente-Torillo, along with Maja Salvador. (MNS)
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Asked about the reality competition “Pilipinas Got Talent,” Manzano did not comment on the show’s possible comeback. However, he believes that he has graduated from these kinds of hosting duties and instead named a handful of talents who can take his place -- namely Donny Pangilinan, Robi Domingo, Edward Barber, and Enchong Dee. “Congratulations sa kung sino man, hindi ako eh, kumbaga nag-rest na ko sa ‘Pilipinas Got Talent.’ Sabi ko nga why not give it to the new generation,” he said. “Nakikita ko pwedeng si Robi (Domingo), si Donny (Pangilinan), pwedeng si Edward (Barber) or maybe si Enchong (Dee), it’s about time na ibigay na yung mga ganung show sa kanila,” he added. Manzano expressed his intent to host his own game
show with an original concept. He also shared how he is enjoying fatherhood very much and wouldn’t mind if Rosie or how she is fondly called as Baby Peanut, gets into endorsement deals. For his wife, Jessy Mendiola, he is as excited for her showbiz comeback and wouldn’t restrict her accepting roles even if it requires her to do intimate and daring scenes. “She can do whatever she wants. If it will give you artistic fulfillment, then by all means go ahead,” he said. When asked if there are plans to have baby number two, the TV host said: “May mga contractual obligations pa na kailangang asikasuhin. Pero hopefully, in a year or two eh maging ‘ate’ na si Peanut.” He also hinted on having a sitcom with his mom, Vilma Santos, who recently won Best Actress at the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival for her performance in “When I Met You in Tokyo.” Manzano is currently hosting the game show “I Can See Your Voice” which is showing on weekends. (MNS)
Daniel Padilla to renew contract with ABS-CBN, Star Magic MANILA (Mabuhay) — Daniel Padilla will remain in ABS-CBN’s Star Magic, contrary to reports that he is not going to renew his contract with the Kapamilya talent management agency. The past weeks, rumors have been circulating that Padilla is shopping around for a new talent management agency following his break-up with longtime girlfriend and onscreen partner Kathryn Bernardo. When sought for clarification, Star Magic denied the rumors and clarified that Padilla will remain a Star Magic talent. DANIEL P ADILLA Star Magic said Daniel is set to renew his network contract with ABS-CBN next month.
His upcoming projects will be announced soon. Recently, a Vietnamese woman has spoken up about rumors linking her to actor Daniel Padilla. In a lengthy Instagram post, Minh Phuo, also known as Emma, said she only exchanged a few words with Padilla when the actor visited her brother’s bar in Vietnam. “Since last year, I have received a lot of messages from fans and supporters of Daniel Padilla, a famous actor in the Philippines. It is known that Daniel visited Vietnam last year with his friends. Prior to his visit in my country, I have never met him,” Phuo said in an Instagram post. “My brother owns the bar that Daniel went to. My brother told me that Daniel is there and I can say hi to him because I know he is a famous actor. I saw Daniel and his friends in the bar, exchanged a few words, and then I went back home with my sister. That is the end of my interaction with him.” Phuo then reminded the public to stop spreading disinformation. (MNS)
Ara Mina reveals she had a stalker, got indecent proposals in her early career MANILA (Mabuhay) — Ara Mina opened up about having a stalker and encountering indecent proposals when she first started her career. The actress talked about her career beginnings and starting in showbiz. Ara Mina appeared on “That’s Entertainment” at 14 years old, later became a mainstay on “Bubble Gang,” and also made a name for herself as a sexy comedian and dramatic actress. However, with these great opportunities also come instances where Ara felt unsafe. She revealed that she once had a stalker. “I remember nagkaroon lang ako ng stalker. Nagkaroon ako ng mga suitors na, as in talagang mga... I admit na mayroong mga indecent proposal na nakakatakot,” the actress said. Ara added that the proposals would be from total strangers, and that they would contact her manager asking to meet up.
“Inaway ng manager ko, kasi ‘di ba parang may mga weird eh. Parang feeling nila kaya nilang bilhin lahat,” Ara said. “Wala pa naman social media nun, so it’s really hard for the guy to connect kung hindi mo talaga ma-mi-meet,” she added. Ara also said that she would rarely answer the phone if a stranger was calling. However, if the interaction happens in real life, she has to be careful. “Kapag kunwari na-encounter ko na na-meet at tapos parang iba ‘yung ano niya dating, umiiwas na ako and may mga bantay ako,” she said. Ara most recently appeared in the series, “Lovers/Liars,” which ended its run this January. In 2021, she got married to Philippine International Trading Corporation (PITC) President and CEO Dave Almarinez. (MNS)
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MANILA (Mabuhay) — The comeback film of Enrique Gil, “I Am Not Big Bird,” will be hitting the Philippine theaters on Valentine’s Day. The more than 2-minute trailer explains why Luis Carpio (Gil) went to Thailand after a failed relationship. Carpio will later on discover that a known personality in the adult film industry named Big Bird looks a lot like him. Written by Lilit Reyes, the movie is inspired by events which actually happened to his friend when they went to Thailand several years ago. Directed by Victor Villanueva, the movie also stars Red Ollero, Nikko Natividad and Pepe Herrera. “I Am Not Big Bird” will hit Philippine theaters on February 14. (MNS)
Sarah Lahbati on spending own hardearned money: ‘You don’t owe anyone any explanation’
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MANILA (Mabuhay) — Sarah Lahbati has something to say about women spending their own money to treat themselves every once in a while. In an interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, she said there’s nothing wrong with doing so, especially if it’s your own, hard-earned money. “I think when you work hard for your own money, you don’t owe anyone any explanation,” she said. “You work so hard to do what? To explain yourself? No. If you have a job and you work so hard, then you don’t have to explain yourself to anyone.” “Just do your thing, whatever it is that you want to do,” she added. In the same interview, Sarah shared her secret to staying unshaken despite the drama that comes from being in showbiz. “There’s nothing I value more than my peace. That’s a non-negotiable,” she said. Sarah has two sons, Zion and Kai, with her husband, Richard Gutierrez. Their marriage is currently surrounded by breakup rumors after eagle-eyed netizens noticed Sarah’s absence at the birthday bash of her mother-in-law, Annabelle Rama. Since the speculation started, Sarah has been spending time with her kids and her parents. She also cut her hair short, got new tattoos, went on a dance class with Kyline Alcantara, and even moved into a new home. (MNS)
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