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Simply Put .. p. 19The Difference between

Foresightedness and Vigilance .. p. 11

Pres. Noy Aquino: It’s ‘all-out justice’

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PASACAT

Charice Pempengco’s father stabbed dead after

drinking session

Phl welcomes symbolic 7 billionth baby Parol Competition at Philippine

Lantern Festival December 3

Philippine conjoined twins to be separated

Camille Galura kisses her newborn baby named Danica May, the Philippines’ symbolic seven billionth baby, at the Jose Fabella Memorial Medical Cen-ter in Manila yesterday. AP

By Sheila Crisos-tomo (The Philippine Star) MANILA, Philippines, 11/1/11 -- The Philippines welcomed shortly af-ter midnight Sunday the symbolic seven billionth baby – a girl born at the gov-ernment-run Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Medical Center in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Danica May Galura, the second child of common-law

Victim, ‘killer’ both drunk, say investigators

San Diego, CA. The 14th Annual Parol Philippine Lantern Festival on De-cember 3, at the Jacobs Center’s Celebra-tion Hall, 404 Euclid will be highlighted by the Parol Competition where the general public and students are invited to compete.

There are two competitions for the general public and students to participate. The Grand Competition will award $250 for First Place, $150 for Second Place and $100 for the Third Place Winner. Partici-pants in the Grand Competition will be required to submit a registration fee of $10 by December 1.

The School Competition is open to all students from Elementary, Middle and High Schools. No registration fee is re-quired. The top winner in each category will receive $50.00.

RULES & REQUIREMENTS:Submit Registration Form by Decem-

ber 1 and applicable fees.

Parol must be decorated by applicant listed on Parol Competition Registration Form.Parol must be a three - dimensional lantern.Parol dimensions are a minimum 12 inches height/12 inches wide/ 2 inches deep.Parol must be a fi ve points star at a minimum: one pointing upward, two outward, two

downward.Parol must have two traditional tails on the two bottom points.Parol material to be used maybe of crepe paper, cellophane wrap, tinsel, metal, shell or

fabric.

Bill LabestreMsgr. Gutierrez Ben MaynigoCommingling

of Governmental Powers .. p. 8


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By Maricar Cin-co , Inquirer Southern Luzon, INQUIRER.net | CAMP PA-CIANO RIZAL, Laguna 11/1/11 – The estranged father of international sing-ing sensation Charice Pempengco was stabbed dead in San Pedro, Laguna before midnight Monday, police said on Tuesday.

Ricky Pempengco, 40, died on the spot after sustaining two stab wounds in the chest, said Superintendent Kirby Kraft, San Pedro police chief,

in a phone interview.Witnesses identifi ed the

suspect as a certain Angel Capili, 35, who is now the subject of a police manhunt.

Reprinted from Inquirer.net | PALO ALTO, Califor-nia, 1/1/11 – Two-year-old conjoined twin girls who were born in the Philippines were undergoing fi nal preparations Monday for a complex sur-gery at a California hospital that is meant to separate them.

Doctors at Stanford Uni-versity’s Lucile Packard Chil-dren’s Hospital are planning a nine-hour procedure Tuesday that, if successful, will allow

Angelica Sabuco, 2 (right), and her twin sister An-gelina (left), draw on paper with the help of their mother Ginady Sabuco (center), at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 in Stanford, California. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Says ‘all-out war’ won’t resolve problem

By Jocelyn Montemayor, Malaya

President Aquino yesterday vowed an “all-out justice” campaign against what he said were “lawless elements” responsible for the recent skir-mishes in Basilan, Zamboanga Sibugay and Lanao del Norte that has so far already cost the lives of 34 soldiers and civil-ians.

“We will not pursue all-out war; we will instead pursue all-out justice. All-out war is indiscriminate and borne out of anger. All-out justice is so-ber and fair; it is based on the rule of law, and leads to last-ing peace,” the President said in a briefi ng in Malacañang after meeting with the Cabinet Security Cluster.

He stressed that the gov-ernment is not after the MILF but only the lawless elements which are contained in the Order of Battle of the police and military.

“We are not interested in knee-jerk actions that will jeopardize our efforts to ad-dress the roots of confl ict in the region. Anong klaseng pag-iisip ang nagsasabing awayin ang lahat, sabay-sa-bay, maski ang nananahimik, sa lahat ng sulok ng Pilipinas, para lang masabing may gina-gawa ka,” he said.

Aquino said his decision is not borne out of ignorance but based on available facts.

“The diffi cult peace pro-cess cannot be enhanced by shedding more blood and gen-erating more ill will. We have to exhaust all possibilities for attaining peace through dialogue.”

Aquino said as part of the “all out justice” effort, he ordered intensifi ed operations against criminal elements, enjoining the public including his critics to understand and support his decision.

“Let me remind everyone that there are those who will try to use this incident to gain political leverage and further agitate the public. Rash deci-sions fuelled by a thirst for vengeance can only serve to dishonor the memory of the

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couple Camille Galura and Florante Camacho, weighed 5.5 pounds at birth.

“We just welcomed the seven bil-lionth human being. I think this is symbolic in the sense that we would like every Filipino and, of course, every human being that comes into this world, (to be) born with dignity and with all the opportunities in be-ing able to achieve to the fullest the potential of his being a human being,” Health Secretary Enrique Ona said.

Danica May’s birth came amid an explosion of camera flashes in the delivery room.

“She looks so lovely,” Camille whispered softly as she cradled her tiny baby.

“I can’t believe she is the world’s seventh billion,” she said.

Florante, her partner, quietly stood in a corner wearing a white hospital gown as television crews and photog-raphers crowded to get a shot of his daughter.

The parents and the baby were met by United Nations officials in the Philippines including UN Population

Fund Country Representative Ugochi Daniels, who presented the child with a cake.

There were also gifts from local benefactors, including a scholarship grant and a livelihood package to en-able the parents to open a small retail store.

Also on hand to witness the event was 12-year-old Lorrize Mae Gue-varra, who the Philippines declared as its own symbolic six billionth baby in 1999 when the world reached that demographic landmark.

“I am very happy to see this cute baby. I hope like me she will grow up to become healthy and well loved by everyone,” said Guevarra, who is now in the sixth grade.

The UN named a Bosnian baby, Ad-nan Mevic, as the Earth’s six billionth inhabitant on Oct. 12, 1999. The secretary-general at the time, Kofi Annan, was pictured in a Sarajevo hospital with Mevic in his arms.

Current UN chief Ban Ki-moon will not be seen cuddling a newborn. He has said the seven billionth baby will be entering a “world of contradic-tion.”

“Plenty of food, but still a billion people going to bed hungry every night. Many people enjoy luxurious lifestyles, but still many people are impoverished,” he said in an inter-view with Time magazine.

The Mevic family is now struggling in poverty at their Sarajevo home, which is partly why no baby will be

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(Part 1)by Atty. Andrew Agatagma, Esq.

There is a legal adage that a person who represents himself has a fool for a client. On the other hand, in rela-tively minor cases, the cost of legal representation can easily outstrip the amount the person hopes to recover. In small personal injury cases, then, when is it a good idea to hire an attorney, and when is it best to go it alone?

If legal fees were the only consid-eration, arguably it would be better for an injured party to represent himself. But having been in practice for over fifteen years, I have seen many ways in which unrepresented clients “leave money on the table.” To handle one’s own personal injury claim effectively, here are some common pitfalls to keep in mind.

1. Know the Value of Your Case. A prospective client who had been injured in a car accident decided to represent himself after the insur-ance claims adjuster said that the insurer would “pay for everything.” Like him, many injured parties who handle case themselves assume, rather naively, that the adjuster will assign a fair value to the case.

What they overlook is that the adjuster’s job is to minimize the amount the insurer ultimately pays. And when it comes to unrepresented parties, there are many ways for an insurer to “cut corners.” Unrepre-sented parties are most vulnerable in not knowing what items to include when submitting a claim. And it’s unrealistic in most circumstances to expect the adjuster to be forthright about this information.

Similar to buying a used car, it’s impossible to know if the asking price is fair unless you know what features the car has, the mileage, and the year it was made. Once you have that information, you can look up the “Blue Book” value and com-pare it to the asking price. Without it, estimating the value is little more than rank speculation or wishful thinking.

2. Settling a Case Early Usually Means Settling the Case For Less. Settling a case early is related to the first pitfall because it usually takes time for the full value of a case to manifest itself. Another prospective client came to my office years ago wanting to hire me because she was experiencing ongoing pain several

months after her accident.

She forgot to mention, however, that she had already accepted $1,000 to settle all her claims a week or two after her injury. And once she signed the release accepting the offer and cashed the check, there was no going back.

This cli-ent fell into “early settle-ment” pitfall because the adjuster appealed to her desire to settle the case quickly. The adjuster dangled a seemingly attractive

amount to resolve the case, even before the client knew the extent of her injuries. What appeared to be a generous offer in the beginning turned out to be woefully inadequate in hindsight.

In California, most personal injury cases need to be filed in court within two years from the date of the ac-cident. This deadline is called a statute of limitations. (The deadline is usually shorter where the party being sued is a government entity, e.g., state and county agencies, municipalities, public transporta-tion districts, and the like.) Because those with minor personal injury claims almost always fully recover before the statute of limitations expires, this client could have waited before deciding to accept the insur-ance company’s settlement offer.

In Part 2 of this article, I will con-tinue the discussion of the pitfalls that self-represented clients encoun-ter. I will also discuss consider-ations in selecting an attorney, for those preferring to seek professional legal help.

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put in the global spotlight this time.Danica May is one of several

children in countries around the world being declared a symbolic seven bil-lionth human.

It was hoped she would arrive at ex-actly midnight, but she was delivered two minutes early.

Ona said the arrival of the world’s seven billionth baby also presented the Philippines with an opportunity to assess population related issues.

Other countries launched similar celebrations. Zambia is throwing a seven billion song contest; Vietnam is staging a “7B: Counting On Each Other” concert; Russian authorities are showering gifts on selected new-borns and the Ivory Coast is putting on a comedy show.

Call to action “It is a symbolic event, a call to

action for everyone that we’re now seven billion in the world and we have responsibilities,” Daniels said of the birth of the seventh billion baby. She clarified that the issue is not about overpopulation.

“It’s not about counting people, but it’s about making people count, ensur-ing that they have access to education, access to health and to employment. That they have access, particularly for women, to reproductive informa-tion and services so that they can plan when they’re going to have kids, how many kids they’re going to have, and what is the spacing going to be,” Daniels added.

She said that while the Philip-pine population remains young, with people under 25 making up 54 percent of the total, they needed to be taught proper “life skills” and about sexual issues.

She said that while women were having fewer children globally, the overall population continued to increase.

“While our world of seven bil-lion represents a complex picture of trends and paradoxes, there are some essential global truths we observe,” she said. “Conversely, there is no one global population outlook.”

The UNFPA, in its “2011 State of the World Population Report,” said 10 percent of girls in the Philippines aged 15 to 19 have started child bearing, with many of the young also increasingly vulnerable to HIV.

Also based on the report, the Philip-pines is the 12th most populous na-tion, with 94.9 million inhabitants.

But according to Commission on Population executive director Tomas Osias, the country’s population is actually not 94.9 million but 95.8 million based on National Statistics Coordinating Board data.

“You need to plan for your popula-tion, provide services they need to live productive lives. It’s not just for countries with large population. Meet the needs of your people. Every individual has a responsibility. If you

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(1) Consul General Mary Jo Aragon delivering her speech.

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NaFFAA: Celebrating Pinoy Pride

By Zena Sultana Babao(Photos courtesy of Nedy Lao and

Joseph Roley Arzaga )

“Together we build. Together we are strong. And together, we can be an infl uential socio-eco-nomic-political force!” – NaFFAA

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 1, 2011 - Throughout our history as a country, the Philippines have always advo-cated and used the spirit of togeth-erness or teamwork to accomplish goals and endeavors. Harnessing each other’s potential by thinking

and working collectively brings success to any organization time and time again.

NaFFAA, which stands for National Federation of Filipino American Association, is doing it – and it has become a force for good!

This highly visible organiza-tion has a unifi ed goal and all the team members consciously work towards it. Its members know that the collective intelligence and effort of the team is much greater than if each member work separately. So their credo or guiding principle is: “Together we build. Together we are strong. And together, we can be an infl uential socio-economic-political force.”

NaFFAA is a private, non-profi t, non-partisan, tax-exempt

organization established in 1997. It is a national movement organized to build up a strong Filipino American presence here in in America. It is one of the most well-known Filipino American organizations in the world today.

Celebrating Pinoy Pride Last Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011,

NaFFAA’s Region 10 held a meet-and-greet event Celebrating Pinoy Pride at the Royal Palm Salon 1 of the Town & Country Resort Ho-tel. Region 10 is composed of San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.

Philippine Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon, the guest of honor, delivered an inspirational speech which was the highlight of the event. She was introduced by Region 10’s overall chairwoman Aurora S. Cudal.

In her speech, the consul gen-eral has painted a very bright future for the Philippines under the leader-ship of President Noynoy Aquino. She said that with the election of Noynoy, there’s a new interest in in-vestments from other countries. She also mentioned that her term of duty in America is about to end soon. She came here in June 2006 and will be leaving in June 2012, after twelve years as a career diplomat.

Another highlight of the event was the Pledge of Commitment by the offi cers and members of Region

10 led by Jay Ruiz, Sr., Region 10’s executive director. The Region 10 offi cers are: Aurora S. Cudal, overall chair; Jay Ruiz, Sr., execu-tive director; Fresas Flores Balis-treri, youth affairs chair; Myrna T.F. Reyes and J.R. Chantengco, San Di-ego County co-chairs; Pastor Nelson Castorillo, Imperial County chair; Hermie Abrigo, Riverside County chair; Gina Bea, San Bernardino County chair; Doris Malabad, secre-tary; Priscilla Garrovillas, assistant secretary; Katrina Benfer, treasurer; and Jayme Ross D. Eva, webmaster.

NaFFAA makes Progress

NaFFAA is making a lot of progress in its various programs, some of which are the following:


Seafood City’s 19th Annual Fiesta & Karaoke Competition a success

Seafood City in National City went all out for its 19th Anniversary Extravaganza with a karaoke singing contest and a line-up of local artists and entertainers. Mayor Ron Morrison of National City was on hand to congratulate the winners. (See additional photos on page 10)




(2) Offi cers and members of NaFFAA’s Region 10. Seated, front row (L-R): Fresas Balistreri, Myrna Reyes, Aurora S. Cudal, Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo Aragon (guest of honor), Ceferina Ruiz and Sally Idos. Standing (L-R): Al Villamora, Mr. Sanchez, Nedy Lao, Katrina Benfer, Hermie Abrigo, Menchu Abrigo, Doris Mala-bad, Charles Noguera, Leilani Santos, Beth Antiporda, Ofelia Dirige, Cora Idos, Nario Idos, Archie Gomez and Tony Olaez.


(1) outreach program for dual citi-zenship which encourages Filipino Americans to apply for dual citizen-ship, then register to vote in the elections in the United States and the Philippines; (2) Fil-Vote program for the entire United States to actively organize the registration and voter education of Filipino Americans; (3) continuous advocacy programs for Filipino immigrants and protection of the rights of Filipino-Americans; (4) save the American Dream Project; and, (5) save the Garment Industry Act.

NaFFAA’s Region 10 Mission

NaFFAA’s Region 10 has six laudable and ambitious mis-sions: (1) to promote the welfare and well-being of all Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States by fostering unity and empowerment; (2) to serve as a communication link between the national, regional and local Filipino American Associations; (3) to moni-tor the implementation of NaFFAA policies and programs in Region 10; (4) to address community issues that impacts Filipinos and Filipino Americans in collaboration with NaFFAA and other national and local advocacy groups; (5) to sup-port, advocate, and work with local Filipino American organizations in the implementation of their respec-tive programs and minimize if not prevent overlapping of programs and activities; and,(6) to provide information and referral services to help Filipino Americans access community services and resources to enhance their quality of life.

Programme

Before the evening’s program started, the attendees networked with each other as they enjoyed of cock-tails and refreshments provided by Alex Nath of the Town & Country Hotel, the sponsor of the event.

The program started with the singing of the national anthem of the Philippines by Fresas Flores Balistreri, followed by the singing of the American national anthem by little Christine Umali, and an invocation by Nario Idos. Program chair Myrna T.F. Reyes gave the opening remarks, while Alex Nath, the welcome remarks.

Then the guest of honor, Con-sul General Mary Jo Aragon, gave her inspirational message, followed by the pledge of commitment by the NaFFAA offi cers and members. Christine Umali sang a delight-ful Tagalog song, and I am quite impressed by her voice. She could have a singing career in the not too distant future!

Fresas Balistreti gave a power point presentation (feedback) of the Global Summit held in the Philippines a month ago. This was followed by a FilVote presentation by Juanito Amor, Jr., the national coordinator of NaFFAA’s FilVote campaign. FilVote is for Filipinos who live in the U.S. and for Filipino-Americans with dual citizenship.

Other speakers in the program were: Palma Hooper, president of SCAPAL (Southwest Center of Asian Pacifi c American Law); Tony Olaes, president of GK (Gawad Kalinga) International; Ofelia Dirige, president of the Kalusugan Community Services; and Rosalinda Idos, president of CTFLC (Council of the Teaching Filipino Language and Culture).

Region 10’s Board of Advisers, Members, and Member Organiza-tions

NaFFAA’s Region 10 Board of Advisers is composed of: Estela Matriano, education; Ceferina Ruiz, medical missions; Wilfredo Race-lis, fi nancial literacy; Tony Olaes, volunteerism and youth participa-tion; Myrna T.F. Reyes and J.R. Chantengco, housing development; Carmelita C.L. Vinzon, economic empowerment; Ronald Dinogan, information technology; Ditas Yamane, public relations; Glenn Barroga, trade & investments; Pam Hooper, civic engagement; and Al Villamora, past NaFFAA Region 10 chair.

Member organizations are the fol-lowing: Beta Sigma Alumni Frater-nity with Glen Abille as president; COPA) with Marita “Merly” Ferrer as president; CTFLC with Rosalinda Idos as president; Eminent Security with Leilani Santos as CEO; Filipino American Chamber of Commerce with Aileen Catapusan as president; Filipino Ugnayan Students Associa-tion of USD with Chris Arcitio as

president; and Kalusugan Commu-nity Services with Ofelia Dirige as president and CEO.

Members: Juanito Amor, Jr., Ka-trina Benfer, Aurora S. Cudal, Fresas Flores Balistreri, Nedy Lao, Cora Idos, Nario Idos, Doris Malabad, Es-tela Matriano, Myrna T.F. Reyes, Jay V. Ruiz, Sr., Ceferina Ruiz, Violeta Salinas, and Carmelita C.L. Vinzon.

NaFFAA’s Achievements

NaFFAA’s brocure outlined its list of achievements:

“Since its inception in 1997, NaFFAA has gained recognition by policy-makers, private industry and national advocacy groups not

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New Go4Life campaign focuses on fi tness for older adults

Public-private effort led by NIH reaches out to Boomers, their parents

Being physically active is vital to maintaining health and independence as we age, and a new federal campaign for people 50 and older will help them to get active and keep going. Introduced today by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Go4Life campaign encourages sedentary older adults to reap health benefi ts by making physical activity part of their daily lives. Only 25 percent of people aged 65-74 say they

engage in regular physical activity.Go4Life was presented Oct. 19, 2011,

at a briefi ng on exercise and aging on Capitol Hill, hosted by Herb Kohl, D-Wis., Chair of the Senate Special Com-mittee on Aging and by Mark Udall, D-Colo., Senate Special Committee on Aging.

The briefi ng highlighted the public-private partnership central to the campaign — a Go4Life team that will work to bring the campaign into com-munities across the United States. The team includes NIH, other agencies in the

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and national organizations, corporations, insurers, health care pro-viders, and nonprofi t organizations.

Go4Life’s participating organizations will incorporate campaign resources into their own health and wellness activities, disseminating Go4Life web links and materials to their members, employees, and customers. Many partners will directly sponsor events or community activities aimed at engaging older adults

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Holiday Concerts, Theater, and BalletStellar, holiday productions take to the stage at

the Old Town Temecula Community Theater including the beautiful, beloved Nutcracker ballet, A Christmas Carol (the uplifting tale of Scrooge’s transformation and goodwill), and Christmas in the Air – Songs to Celebrate the Season.

Meanwhile the acclaimed Pechanga Theater hosts enchanting Irish music sensation Celtic Woman with A

Christmas Celebration, and saxophonist Dave Koz & Friends with Smooth Jazz Christmas 2011.

Ice-Skating and Holiday LightsThroughout Winterfest Holidays, friends and family

connect to take a spin at the coolest place in Old Town Temecula – the Holiday Ice Skating Rink on Town Square.

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Santa, The Electric-Light Parade, and Snow-to-Play-in

The Jolly Old Elf’s fi rst arrival is at Promenade Temecula followed by portraits with Santa through Dec-24. Heralded by the joyful voices of carolers, Santa Claus arrives by horse-drawn carriage in Old Town Temecula (Nov-25) then entertains Christmas wishes for the season at his “North Pole” at Front and Main Streets.

Amidst twinkling lights, the festive, nighttime, illu-minated Santa’s Electric Light Parade travels north on Old Town Front Street (Dec-02). Winter Wonderland

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Los Angeles, 2 November 2011 – The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles started on 2 November 2011 with the Overseas Absentee Voter (OAV) registration.

For this purpose, all qualifi ed Filipino citizens not registered as voters under Republic Act No. 8189, otherwise known as “The Voters Registration Act of 1996” (the sys-tem of continuing registration) shall fi le an application for registration while those who are already regis-tered under the said Act shall fi le an application for certifi cation.

Photo shows Mr. Joseph Nolasco Lico (2nd from left), who became the fi rst OAV registrant in Los Angeles. Also in photo are mem-bers of the Consulate’s OAV Team (L-R): Vice Consul John G. Reyes,

Head, OAV Registration, overseeing the registration; Ms. Ma. Melchora Tagle and Mr. Vittorio Palado, pro-cessing Mr. Lico’s application.

To reach out to our kababayans, the Consulate will bring the OAV registration during Consular Out-reach Programs in areas within its jurisdiction.

The fi ling of applications for reg-istration/certifi cation and transfer of registration records shall be fi led at the Post or other designated registra-tion areas from 2 November 2011 until 31 October 2012.

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Aulani paradise in Ko Olina, Hawaii brings a touch of magic to a family vacationA Disney-inspired Hawaiian

celebration launched the grand opening of Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Thursday night with music, sparkling colored lights and the cer-emonial mixing of sand with pixie dust. Aulani combines the magic of Disney storytelling and guest service with the beauty and traditions of Hawaii, creating an unforgettable

family vacation experience on a beautiful lagoon along the coast of Oahu.

Bob Iger, president and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, and Tom Staggs, chair-man of Walt Disney Parks and Re-sorts, joined Hawaiian officials for the grand opening event at sunset. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse added to the fun at the beachside event.

“Aulani is a stunning resort that offers something unique in the

vacation industry,” said Iger. “It’s an incredible family paradise that combines the beauty and culture of Hawaii with a touch of Disney magic and we are confident that guests from around the world will continue to enjoy it for many years to come.”

Aulani serves as a gateway to the islands of Hawaii, noted Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Dis-ney Parks & Resorts. “Aulani truly has something for everyone,” said Staggs. “With specific spaces and experiences created for kids, teens and adults, as well as places where families can relax and make memories together, Aulani is just the answer for families who want to experience the incredible storytell-ing and great guest service of Disney while enjoying all that Hawaii has to offer.”

Hawaiian heritage and Disney magic

Each day of their stay, Aulani guests will be able to customize their experience -- relaxing on the beach or in Laniwai, a Disney Spa, playing in the pools and snorkeling at Rain-bow Reef, or discovering the island on a specially planned excursion. Among the unique experiences at Aulani are the Makai Preserve sting-ray adventure, the Painted Sky teen lounge and spa, and the Menehune Bridge, a water play area full of fun and surprises.

Aulani traditionally means “a mes-senger of a chief -- one who delivers a message from a higher authority.” The name Aulani is fitting as the resort serves as a messenger of the Hawaiian spirit, people and culture. “The name ‘Aulani’ expresses a con-nection to tradition and deep story-telling -- and its roots are in this land right here,” said Joe Rohde, senior vice president and creative execu-tive, Walt Disney Imagineering, who led the design of the resort.

“We want this resort destination to reflect the vibrant culture that surrounds it. We believe in artistry, in excellence, and in the beauty of a well-done thing. Our commitment to excellence mirrors the cultural val-ues one sees in the arts of Hawaii.”

Aulani occupies 21 acres of ocean-front property in Ko Olina, adjacent to a nine-acre, crystal-blue lagoon and white-sand beach. Ko Olina is

17 miles from Honolulu Interna-tional Airport and approximately 30 minutes from Waikiki.

When all phases are complete, Aulani will include 359 traditional hotel rooms and 481 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club villas in two towers, each featuring rooms that offer thrilling views of the ocean, mountains and the mag-nificent, lush surroundings.

Something for everyone

Family-friendly resort amenities include the 18,000-square-foot Lani-wai, a Disney Spa, with 15 treatment rooms and a fitness center. Many spa treatments draw upon Hawaiian healing traditions. Aulani also features two signa-ture restaurants -- the full-service ÀMAÀMA and the buffet-style Makahiki -- offering foods unique to Hawaii.

At the chic, beachside ÀMAÀMA, ocean breezes soothe the spirit as chefs use fresh local ingredients and island flavors to create distinctive dishes at breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes vegetarian options and classic cock-tails with new twists, plus desserts house-made daily.

The buffet-style Makahiki offers guests breakfast among Disney characters or, in a magical mid-day transformation, dinner in artful surroundings, including a stunning ceiling light sculpture and beautiful wall murals hand-painted by local artists.

Young guests have their very own kids’ club, Aunty’s Beach House. Here children can explore Hawaiian culture through supervised entertain-ment, including interactive touch tables, wildlife and nature programs, arts and crafts, Disney movies and traditional Hawaiian games.

Children of all ages will delight in Waikolohe Valley, Aulani’s seven-acre water play area. The overall landscape mimics the flow of a wa-tershed as it moves from the moun-tain to the ocean, complete with the Waikolohe Stream, the resort’s mysterious (yet fun) tube-floating watercourse. Here guests encounter bubbling water, a cloaking mist and several hundred feet of additional surprises.

Interactive adventure and con-servation

For those who love waterslides, Tubestone Curl, the resort’s tube slide, and Volcanic Vertical, Aulani’s tunnel slide, provide thrills galore. Guests will also interact with native Hawaiian fish, including angelfish, butterfly fish and tangs, in the 3,800-square-foot Rainbow Reef snorkel lagoon, the only one of its kind on Oahu.

The Makai Preserve conservation pool offers an interactive experience that allows guests to stroke the vel-vety backs of gentle stingrays (avail-able by reservation only). A portion of the proceeds from this activity will support research and conserva-tion efforts in Hawaii through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. Water activities at Aulani also include a quiet adult pool, wading pool and, for the ultimate relaxation, sunset-facing whirlpool spas.

Last October 27, 2011, I was invited by Dr. Aurora Cudal, Overall Chairperson of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), Region 10 that includes San Diego, Im-perial, Riverside and San Bernardino to speak about current health and wellness issues in the Filipino American popula-tion. The meeting was held at the Town and Country Resort Hotel and was also hosted by them.

As President & CEO of Kalusugan Community Services, Filipino American Wellness Center, I know four current issues relating to health and wellness that FilAms in San Diego face. I observe these as many individuals come to the Center for help and we try to assist them in any way we can. Three of them are related to the current economic recession and the fourth one pertains to medical missions in the Philippines as reported by Dr. Ceferina Ruiz, past President of the San Diego Majestic Lions Club.

\Lack of health insurance- This is a big important concern to all due to the high cost of health care and economic difficulty brought by the recession, loss of job or unemployment. Filipinos are not immune to this. Most of the Filipinos who come to the Center for help are new immigrants who are trying to settle in the U.S. and those who have lost their jobs. What do we do with this situation? We often refer them to several places: Opera-tion Samahan in National City, private Filipino physicians such as Dr. Ireneo Tiangco or The SD County Health & Hu-man Services in Oxford St., Chula Vista.

Some of these clinics are able to take

care of them as their income allows them to be eligible but for some they just have to pray that somehow they will get help. The full benefits of the Health Reform System will not be in place until 2014 and that’s when we will see that more people will have health insurance. But that’s too long to wait. What can we do to help them? We can pray for them that they will find healing.

Impending cuts on Senior Health Day Care Services- There are rumors of impending cuts of services to seniors or closing of adult day cares such as Horizons, Highland, Open Arms, and Hope Adult Day Care. Some of the Filipino staff at these centers has already contacted KCS to ask whether they can use our facility for the senior program so they can open their own day care. The Center is always open to needy people but staff should realize that funds are needed to operate a day care such as payment for the venue, staff salaries, supplies, food, and others including insurance. It is expensive to operate a day care. These seniors need help and anyone who has ideas to help during this time of economic recession should do so.

Present emphasis on prevention and wellness yet no funds are allotted to it. I have been in the health field for more than 30 years as a public health nutrition-ist/dietitian and I have always heard that “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure”. It has always been emphasized that it is better to eat healthy, be active, do not smoke or drink exces-sively, avoid stress, visit your doctor, avoid too much sunlight and others than

waiting until you get sick. Yet so little funds are given for prevention programs.

Michelle Obama, First Lady of the US, realized the importance of preven-tion and so she spearheaded projects to improve eating habits by growing a garden in the White House so one can eat fruits and vegetables that is frequently lacking in the American diet. She invited school children to visit the garden and harvest some of the crops. Ms. Obama also started the “Let’s Move Campaign” to encourage more physical activity and also suggested that grocery stores be put in places that are hard to reach so that the poor can have access to fresh produce.

I am aware of some federal stimulus funds given by the Obama Administra-tion to several states including California to improve the eating and physical activ-ity habits of the population. However,

these funds were given to large universi-ties who already have large endowments and government services (county) who uses a large part of it for administrative services rather than projects. Most of the work is really done at the grassroots level by many nonprofit agencies and they either get a very tiny subsidy or just a trickle of it.

Many nonprofits are hurting and funders and big corporations have stopped giving to this group that needs help at this time of economic recession. How do small nonprofit organizations survive? They use a variety of techniques such as collaborations, volunteerism, us-ing diversity in funding, social enterprise, reduction in staff and salaries and more efficient management. However, many small nonprofits have already folded so if there is anything you can do to help it

will be appreciated..Medical missions to the Philippines

are being restricted due to impossible requirement. Dr Ceferina Ruiz reported on this as one of the concerns of medical personnel here in the US who goes to the Philippines for medical missions. In August 25, 2011, there was a directive from the Philippine government requir-ing medical personnel overseas to obtain approval from the PRC before practicing medicine in the Philippines. This means they need to have a license to practice or do medical mission in the Philippines. However, some medical personnel have left the Philippines 30-40 years ago and have not been practicing in the Philip-pines that make them ineligible.

In the beginning, they usually showed their licenses and curriculum vitae just in case it was needed. They also informed the Dept. of Tourism here in the States and the Philippine Embassy that they are going on a medical mission. They are usually met by Philippine representative at the airport. Subsequently, what was done was to only inform those agen-cies that they were coming for medical mission.

The reason for this impossible require-ment for some is not known. However, changes have already been made in succeeding missions such as involving more of the Philippine professionals in conducting screening and surgeries and making sure that medicines are not outdated.

Medical personnel here in the US have shown the benefits of their mission in the Philippines. They usually take care of indigents who cannot afford health care and after their mission they refer them to the local doctors for follow up. The Filipinos are grateful that they at last they can be seen by a doctor or a dentist and have some medication.

The Philippine government and the Philippine Medical Association need to discuss this further as professionals from the US are losing their motivation to go to the Philippines and help. According to them they spend money, time and effort for this project and it is not being

appreciated by Philippine profession-als nor do they see any benefit. Perhaps there needs to be more discussion of how the medical mission can have long term effects as some see it as a “one shot deal” that is not really effective. The outcome of all this will be less poor people will be helped, they will be sicker and more will suffer.

NaFFAA Program Main speakers during the event were

Mary Jo Aragon, Philippine Consul Gen-eral who spoke about concerns regarding relationships between the Philippines and USA and Fresas Flores Balisteri, who reported on the “Global Summit of Filipinos in the Diaspora held in the Phil-ippines. There was also induction of new officers and pledge of commitment.

Other panel speakers were: Juanito Amor Jr., Coordinator NaFFAA FilVote Campaign, “What is FilVote?; Pam Hooper, Esq., President SCAPAL and Edward Aparis, “Civic Education and Policy Advocacy Network (CEPA NET)”; Tony Olaes, President, Gawad Kalinga International, “Gawad Kalinga”; and Rosalina Idos, President, Council of the Teaching of Filipino Language and Culture, “Filipino Language & Culture”.

NaFFAA is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization established in 1997 to promote the active participation of Filipino Ameri-cans in civic and national affairs. It has advocated the FilAm perspective on major national issues such as immigra-tion reform, affirmative action, welfare reform and equity rights of Filipino WW II veterans. It has provided inputs to the legislative framework on dual citizenship and participation of Filipinos in the US on Philippine national elections. It con-tinues to uphold the rights and dignity of Filipinos and FilAms by voicing strong opposition to and lending support to vic-tims of illegal recruitment, unfair labor practices, racial sluts and discrimination, and elderly abuse.

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Before I start discussing the new rule, let’s define certain terms that I will use in this article. The term “Convention” means The Hague Convention on Protection of Chil-dren and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. The term “Convention country” means a coun-try that is a party to the Convention and with which the Convention is in force in the United States. Conven-tion countries include but not limited to Philippines, China, India, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden, South Africa. The term “IASA” means the International Adoption Simplifica-tion Act.

On November 30, 2010, the Presi-dent signed the IASA into law, mod-ifying the Immigration and National-ity Act (INA) as regards adoption from Convention countries. Among other changes, the IASA creates a new section in the INA to allow U.S. citizens to file an immediate relative petition for a child younger than 18 from a Convention country, provided that child is the natural sibling of a child concurrently or already adopted or being brought to the United States for adoption. To qualify as a child under the new sec-tion, a child must be adopted abroad, or be coming to the United States for

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19 brave souls who died last week, and the many others lost in our efforts to win the peace,” he said.

He also assured that while pursuit operations are ongoing, the armed services would remain mindful of the safety of the civilians.

“Maipapangako namin na sa darating na mga linggo, isa-isang mananagot ang mga kriminal na ito, habang tuloy-tuloy naman ang pag-aaruga natin at pagbibigay serbisyo sa mga mamamayang maaaring maapektuhan ng situwasyon,” he said.

“The mailed fist of the state will be brought to bear upon them (criminal elements) so that justice may be served. There is no question that the state will find them; the only remain-ing question is when. There will be sacrifices in addressing this decades-old problem. We expect everyone to understand this, and are confident of the cooperation of the citizenry. This is not a purely military or police effort. Our local government and community leaders must assist in our efforts to achieve a holistic solution to the problems of the region,” he said.

The President said when he condoled with the families of the 19 soldiers who died last October 18

in Al-Barka in Basilan, he made a personal pledge to do all that that he can “so that, in the future, such sac-rifices will no longer be necessary.”

He said these men who sacrificed their lives in the service of the people have his deepest respect of and the utmost gratitude of the state.

The President also rejected calls to suspend the cease-fire with the MILF saying many of the MILF members want peace and some are already helping in the pursuit opera-tions.

“There are backdoor channels be-ing exploited so as to make sure that the MILF knows who we are after and we are asking for their coop-eration also in furtherance of the peace process to demonstrate their goodwill at this point in time by helping us arrest all of these lawless elements,” he said.

Two soldiers and four MILF rebels were killed in the fighting at Payao town in Zamboanga Sibugay, Lt. Col. Randolph Cabangbang, spokes-man of the AFP Western Mindanao Command, said.

Cabangbang said four soldiers and an estimated 40 rebels were injured.

The troops were deployed to the enemy position which was earlier targeted by two bombing runs before noon yesterday.

Cabangbang said the first sortie was conducted by two OV-10s around 11 a.m. in Payao while the second was conducted 40 minutes later.

Cabangbang said the bombing runs targeted “fortified positions and gun emplacements” of the lawless ele-

ments led by Waning Abdulsalam, who was identified as the head of the MILF’s Special Operations Group in Zamboanga Sibugay.

“The ground fire was intense, that’s why they (soldiers) requested for another strike,” he said.

He said the bombing runs will be followed by ground operations involving 200 Army soldiers and policemen.

Army spokesman Maj. Harold Cabunoc said at least 100 “heavily armed bandits” were holed up in their bunkers and running trenches.”

Some Mindanao lawmakers sup-port a surgical strike against the perpetrators of the Oct. 18 ambush but not an all-out war against the MILF which they said will endanger the lives of innocent citizens.

“A surgical operation should be adopted against the perpetrators of this heinous crime. We have to unleash the full might of our law,” Tawi-Tawi Rep. Nur Jaafar told a press conference.

Basilan Rep. Jim Hataman said the MILF leadership should turn over


A question from my barber, a column of a fellow Bedan alumnus

and President Obama’s recent-ly issued Executive Orders prompted me to review my Constitutional and Adminis-trative Law notes.

My barber asked about the independent and separate powers of government namely; Executive, Legislative and Judiciary.

The article of fellow Bedan alumnus Joseph Lariosa dealt with “Leg-islating from the Oval Office” as well as cases of judicial activism.

President Obama, who with his supporters are proclaiming “we can’t wait”, issued Executive Orders offering mortgage relief to some struggling hom-eowners and capping student loan payments. He also issued another Order forcing community health centers to hire up to 8,000 military veterans. These are considered executive actions that do not require Congressional approval. This is a reaction to Congress’ inaction and delaying tactics. Some critics would argue that it was an incursion into Congress’ legislative powers.

The U.S. Constitution provides for independent, distinct and separate Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches. The President, the Execu-tive Departments, and the Adminis-

trative Agencies exercise executive powers. Congress has the legislative functions while the Supreme Court, the Appellate and the Lower Courts exercise the judicial powers.

But a careful study of the Con-stitution and Administrative law would show that there is really a commingling of the powers, which must have been envisioned by the founding fathers to provide checks and balances.

The making of treaty is an Execu-tive function yet the U.S. Senate has to ratify it thus engaging in this Executive function.

Before a bill passed by Congress becomes a Federal law the President, as chief executive, has to sign it. If he vetoes it, 2/3 votes of Congress are needed to override it.

The Vice President is obviously part of the Executive department. Yet, he presides over the Senate and casts the vote in case of a tie.

The power of appointment is conceded as an Executive function, and yet, a Senate confirmation is

required.

In impeachment trials, the Senate acts directly as a Judicial Court.

Columnist Joseph Lariosa in dis-cussing “judicial activism” or legis-lating from the bench, cited, “Brown v. Board of Education (1954), when the Supreme Court ordered the desegregation of public school;

the Roe v. Wade (1973) when the Supreme Court decriminalized abor-tion; and Bush v. Gore (2000) when judges voted along ideological lines, 5-4, to halt the recount of ballots in Florida and, in effect, elect Bush President.”

Executive Orders are legislative in nature. Accessing the Federal Register, I found out that Reagan issued 380 EOs; Clinton, 363; and G.W. Bush, 290 during their 8 years in office. George H.W. Bush issued 165 in 4 years.

In a 1997 book entitled, “Consti-tutional Conflicts Between Congress and the President”, author Louis Fisher wrote ,

“Much of the original legislative power vested in Congress is now exercised, as a practical matter, by executive agencies, indepen-dent commissions, and the courts. The President’s legislative power, invoked on rare occasions in the early decades, is now discharged on a regular basis throughout the year in the form of executive orders, proclamations, and other instruments of executive lawmaking.”

In an article that Fisher also wrote 10 years later, he describes the con-tinuing conflict citing the following examples:

· “President Lincoln suspended the writ of habeas corpus, withdrew funds from the Treasury, called for the state militia and placed a blockade on rebellious states with-out Congressional approval;

· President Harry Truman sent U.S. troops to South Korea

without Congressional approval for authority, thus violating the Con-stitution, the Legislative history of the UN Charter, and the UN Par-ticipation Act of 1945, all of which required Truman to obtain approval from Congress before entering a foreign war;

· President Bush used his “inherent” presidential pow-ers to create military commissions,

designate U.S. citizens as “enemy combatants”, condone torture in in-terrogations and conduct eavesdrop-ping without warrants.”

Reviewing the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), you will find out that many executive and administrative agen-cies actually exercise legislative and adjudicative powers. Adding their regular executive/administrative powers, they therefore exercise the commingled powers that should be independent, distinct and separate.

Since almost all of these agencies are under the over-all supervision of the President, why is it that President Obama is still looking weak in the eyes of so many Americans?

Numbers tell the story. President Obama as of now has issued 94 Ex-ecutive Orders. Unless he becomes more aggressive by virtue of a non-cooperating Congress, he would be issuing a total of 137 Executive Orders by the end of his term. That’s even less than the 165 orders issued by the older President Bush in his 4 years of office.

I hope that President Obama’s re-cent executive actions on mortgages, student loans, military veterans and community health centers are indications of a more aggressive and stronger President as the Constitu-tion provides and as the American people expect.

WE CAN’T WAIT!

Commingling Of Governmental Powers

President Obama, who with his supporters are pro-claiming “we can’t wait”, issued Executive Orders offering mortgage relief to some struggling homeown-ers and capping student loan payments. He also is-sued another Order forcing community health centers to hire up to 8,000 military veterans.

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MANILA, Philippines - Filipinos based abroad comprise a huge market for medical tourism, which is expected to become a $3-trillion global business by 2020.

In a press briefi ng, HealthCore Philippines ex-ecutive director Joyce Socao-Alumno said that in the United States alone, there are some fi ve mil-lion Filipinos holding American passports who could beef up medical tourism if they could be convinced to get their medical, surgical, aesthetic and wellness needs in the country.

“We have a big market from among the Filipinos based abroad. We have seen the global healthcare scenario. There is a big market out there because (people) are aging. There is a projection that in 2014 to 2020, half of the world will be 50 and above,” she noted.

Alumno added that it would be more benefi cial for Filipinos abroad to get healthcare procedures in the Philippines because they have relatives here and they are familiar with the language.

On Nov. 11, HealthCore will spearhead the 1st

Filipinos overseas comprise huge market for medical tourismPhilippine Global Healthcare Forum at the Na-tional Kidney and Transplant Institute in Quezon City where local and international experts in the healthcare business and management will gather to assess and discuss the growing industry of medical tourism, now also known as “medical travel” and “global health care.”

According to Alumno, the Philippines “has all the resources and advantage to become a hub of global health care” but it has been left behind by neighboring countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and India.

In 2010, the country’s share of the 3.5 million medical travelers in Southeast Asia was a measly three percent.

“Last year, Malaysia had 393,000 foreign patients and they are aiming to have one million foreign patients by 2015 because they have very organized government support. Despite language barrier, South Korea has been getting foreign patients from all over the world. Last year they had 200,000. They were able to organize well. Each patient had an interpreter,” she said.

To effectively promote Philippine medical tourism, she said there are two primary issues that need to be addressed, including the image of the country regarding poor security, poverty and “lacking in quality facilities and/or physicians.”

Alumno also claimed the country needs to “benchmark” its standards for doctors and healthcare facilities with international level to effectively entice foreign travelers to come.

She gave assurance, however, that there are long-term economic and social benefi ts if the country could have a signifi cant share in medical tourism, especially if foreigners will invest in healthcare facilities and services in the Philip-pines.

This will result in increased job opportunities for Filipinos and will also motivate local hos-pitals to “follow the best, world-class standards and medical practices” to be able to compete on a global level.

Foreign medical travelers also generate revenues since they tend to spend three times more than the tourists because they stay longer to

recuperate from procedures.Alumno added that medical tourism would

also benefi t “not only the healthcare sector but the travel sector as well, due to the income gener-ated for travel industry stakeholders.”


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by Atty. Rogelio Karagdag, Jr.Member, State Bar of California & Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Phil - Am Law 101

What proof does a person have to present to con-

vince the court that she is a legitimate child? In a 2005 case, the Philippine Supreme Court examined the pieces of evidence presented in the trial court and ultimately decided the issue of whom between the daughter and the second wife is entitled to be ap-pointed as administrator of the decedent’s estate.

The petition was fi led by Diana, who claims that she is the legitimate daughter of Franco from his fi rst marriage. Diana claimed in her peti-tion that she and Segunda, Franco’s second wife, are the only heirs of Franco and asked the court to ap-point her the administrator of the estate. In asserting her preference, Diana also claimed that the second marriage between Franco and Diana is void (bigamous) because Franco’s marriage with her (Diana’s) late mother was still subsisting.

In support of her petition, Diana presented her birth certifi cate which contained an entry stating that she was born in Manila, Philippines to Franco and her mother and where the handwritten word “Yes” appears on the space below the question “Legitimate? (Legitimo?)”. Diana also presented certifi cation from the local civil registrar that the marriage records covering the period of her parents’ marriage were destroyed, to explain the absence of a copy of their marriage certifi cate. Finally, Diana presented several witnesses to prove that she had been in open and continuous possession of the status of a legitimate child.

Segunda opposed the petition, and instead claimed that her marriage to Franco was valid. She alleged that she and Franco married before a judge and their union was ratifi ed two months later in religious rites at a Catholic church. She presented their marriage certifi cate to prove this. Segunda also argued that Diana could not be the daughter of Franco for, although she was recorded as his legitimate daughter, the correspond-ing birth certifi cate was not signed by him. Pressing on, petitioner fur-ther alleged that respondent, despite her claim of being the legitimate child of Franco has not presented the marriage contract between her supposed parents or produced any acceptable document to prove such union.

There were confl icting rulings in the case. The trial court said that Di-ana failed to prove that she is the le-gitimate child of Franco. On appeal, the Court of Appeals overturned the trial court, and ruled that Segunda failed to rebut the presumption of Diana’s legitimacy.

When the case fi nally reached the Philippine Supreme Court, It sided with the trial court and said that the Court of Appeals was not clear on where it based the presumption of Diana’s legitimacy. Except for Diana’s gratuitous assertion and an entry in her certifi cate of birth, there is absolutely no proof of that Franco was married to Diana’s mother. Notably, Franco did not sign Diana’s birth certifi cate as the informant or person who provided the entries in the birth certifi cate.

Citing the Civil Code, the Phil-ippine Supreme Court said that a legitimate child is a product of, and, therefore, implies a valid and lawful marriage. Remove the element of lawful union and there is strictly no legitimate fi liation between parents and child. Article 164 of the Family Code cannot be more emphatic on the matter: “Children conceived or born during the marriage of the parents are legitimate.” The Court of Appeals misapplied this legal presumption of legitimacy because there is no proof that Diana was born in wedlock. At best, Diana was able to only prove that she is a biological child of Franco.

Does this mean that when her parents’ marriage contract has been destroyed, a person can no longer proof that she is a legitimate child?

Of course not. She can still present other competent evidence, such as the testimony of the offi cial who of-fi ciated her parents’ wedding and the persons who were present to prove the celebration of the marriage, the execution of her parents’ marriage contract, when and where their mar-riage was solemnized, the identity of the solemnizing offi cer, the persons present, and like signifi cant de-tails. Unfortunately, the witnesses presented by Diana did not testify on these details.

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We will be in Manila during the fi rst three weeks of December. If your loved ones are interested in consulting with us there, please tell them to contact our Manila offi ce at 522-1199 or 526-0326 to schedule an appointment. We will also have the chance to personally attend to your legal concerns in the Philip-pines such as real estate transactions and other legal matters.

Atty. Rogelio Karagdag , Jr. is licensed to practice law in both Cal-ifornia and the Philippines. He prac-tices immigration law in San Diego and has continuously been a trial

Proving a Child’s Legitimacy

Police said Pempengco came from a drinking spree and was buying cigarettes from a store near his resi-dence in Barangay Laram when he was stabbed by the suspect.

“It appears to be a drunken skir-mish,” said Kraft, who added that both the victim and the suspect were drunk when the killing happened at around 11:30 p.m.

Capili used to live in the same village until he moved out in 2005. He was only visiting his friends on Monday.

Pempengco’s remains were brought to a funeral home also in the town.

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Angelica and Angelina Sabu-co to live independently from each other.

The girls, who are joined at the chest and abdomen, now live in California with their family.

Pediatric surgeon Gary Hartman, who has performed fi ve similar procedures, said he expected the twins to survive and do well. The operation will involve more than 20 physicians and nurses from various specialties, and it culminates several months of planning.“I want them to live normally, like other children,” Ginady Sabuco, the girls’ mother, said in a statement from the hospital.

The girls have done well so far. They love listening to stories and music, and they know their colors and can count to 10. They celebrated their second birthdays with cakes adorned with Disney princesses and Tinker Bell.

Philippine conjoined twins to be separated


and appellate attorney in the Philip-pines since 1989. He travels between San Diego and Manila. His offi ce address is located at 10717 Camino Ruiz, Suite 131, San Diego, CA 92126. He also has an offi ce in the Philippines at 1240 Apacible Street, Paco, Manila, Philippines 1007, with telephone numbers (632)522-1199 and (632)526-0326. Please call (858)348-7475/(858)536-4292 or email him at [email protected]. He speaks Tagalog fl uently. Articles written in this column are not legal advice but are hypotheticals intended as general, non-specifi c legal information. Readers must seek legal consultation before taking any legal steps.

But remaining conjoined carries risks for the girls’ health, especially if they share organs unequally. If one conjoined twin dies, the other will die within hours.

The girls’ livers, diaphragms, breast bones, chest and abdominal wall muscles are fused. They have separate hearts, brains, kidneys, stomachs and intestines.

The occurrence of conjoined twins is estimated to range from 1 in 50,000 births to 1 in 100,000 births worldwide, and the overall survival



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About the Author: Virginia H. Ferrer is a Filipino Language Teacher at Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista.

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Spiritual Life

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Minsa’y may mga magkakahoy sa gubat ay dumatingat ang unang punong matikas ang kanilang napansinwika nila’y maganda ang porma, matibay, masinsinmadaling maibenta at malaki ang kikitain.

Tuwang-tuwa naman ang puno sa kaniyang narinig baka maging kaban na siya tulad ng panaginip at kung gaano siya kaganda’y kanyang iniisip at tunay na walang pagsidlan ang kanyang pananabik.

Nang ikalawang punong malago naman ang nakitasa tindig at tayo mga magkakahoy napahangamalaki daw ang kikitain kung ito’y maibentasa pagawaan ng barko nitong kanyang kabarkada.

Ang galak ng ikalawang puno’y di na maikublisa sinabi ng magkakahoy tuwang-tuwa sa sariliat matutupad na rin ang pangarap na minimithipumalaot sa dagat at siya’y maipagmalaki.

At sa huli ang ikatlong puno naman ang nakitamedyo natakot pa ito dahil kapag pinutol na siyabaka daw hindi matupad ang pangarap niyasubalit wala s’yang nagawa ng siya’y itinumba.

Ang Tatlong Puno (2)

Joke of the Week: The high school senior religion class was discuss-ing the story of the fi ve wise and the fi ve foolish virgins. The teacher asked the girls, “What lesson does that story teach us?” With very little hesitation one of the girls spoke up, “It teaches us that we should always be on the lookout for a bridegroom.”

Scriptures: First Reading: Wisdom 6: 12-16. The author of this book admonished the Israelites who feel free to express their thoughts not to do so independently of God. The author exhorted his readers to walk according to the will of God, to feel with God or think like God.

Second Reading: 1Thessalonias 4: 13-18. St. Paul introduces into this letter a new teaching or a profound wisdom not seen in typical pagan letters of the period, i.e. the theme of the end time. He instructed the early Christians that what had happened to Jesus will analogously happen to those who died believing in him, i.e. God will also raise them up from the dead.

Gospel: Matthew 25: 1-13. The Palestinian custom requires that the bridegroom must go to the bride’s house to ink the marital agreement with his father-in-law. When he goes back to his house with the bride, the marriage celebration can begin, and the bridesmaids are expected to be ready to welcome them. The wise virgins differ from the foolish virgins on one count: foresight. All ten virgins were vigilant, but only fi ve were foresighted.

Refl ections: Vigilance does not mean that we have to “stay awake” all the time. There are times when we are required to focus our atten-tion, efforts and time on something else. But foresightedness demands that we look ahead and “stock up with oil” in case the unexpected oc-curs. To stay vigilant all the time, no matter what the situation is, a person must have foresight. Vigilance is staying alert in order to be ready when a danger occurs, whereas foresight is to have the necessary provision and materials, just in case. Spiritually considered, foresighted-ness means that Christians should always have the necessary “oil” or grace, so that when the Lord comes, we, whether “awake or asleep,” are ready to meet him.

The earliest Christians lived in a very complex society. Nation-

The Difference between Foresightedness and Vigilance

ally, most were Jewish; politically, they were under the Roman power; intellectually, they were infl uenced by Greek thoughts. Greek philoso-phy stressed strongly the dichotomy between matter and spirit. What is material is considered as lowly, what is spiritual is nobler. This outlook previously infl uenced Christian-ity’s unholy distrust of the body. With that kind of thought, intellect gained a privileged position over the senses. Virtue in that sense is all about wisdom and intelligence; it has nothing to do with feeling. In reality, virtue is not purely an intel-lectual prerogative. To be virtuous is also to be sensible. To be virtuous is to feel and to be wise. In fact, the Latin “sapere” (to feel) is related to “sapientia” (wisdom).

The fi ve wise virgins in today’s gospel are “sensible” enough to take with them extra oil, just in case. They had the foresight, feeling and wisdom to have enough oil, just in case the bridegroom and bride do not come on time. Evelyn Eaton Whitehead and James D. White-head said that feelings and senses have a lot in common with religious maturity. Religious maturity is not just answering, “what would Jesus do?” Religious maturity requires that a person thinks, feels and senses with God. When a person is attuned with God and is attentively listening to him, he can trust that his thoughts, senses and feelings are of God. It is possible that in the busyness of life a person can still fi nd some time to be in tune with God. The danger is that when we get used to waiting, we overlook and ignore the desire to wait and anticipate. When our focus is no longer on the future but merely on the present, we become hooked up on what we already have and not on what we will have. So, we eat, we frolic under the sun and enjoy the present as if there is no end to it. It is all fi ne and dandy, but we should also be on constant vigil and have the foresight, for we know “neither the day nor the hour.”

A few words of wisdom: I have

a cousin who was a dude. He got married. Now he is sub-dued! Noth-

ing that is false ever does anybody any good. “That is wrong,” someone said. He has false teeth and they do him a lot of good.

The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World of Vatican ІІ says, “We do not know the time for the consummation of the earth and of humanity, nor do we know how all things will be transformed. As deformed by sin, the shape of this world will pass away, but we are taught that God is preparing a new dwelling place and a new earth where justice will abide, and whose blessedness will answer and surpass all the longings for peace which spring up in the human heart.”

Quotation of the Week: “It is always wise to look ahead, but diffi cult to look further than you can see.” Winston Churchill.

Direction for Our Times

November 1, 2011 Monthly Message

On the fi rst of every month, our Lord gives Anne a new message about His call to service.

November 1, 2011

Jesus

My dear apostles, I am with you. I am with you when you are work-ing, and I am with you when you are resting. I am with you when you are at peace, and I am with you when you are unsettled. You are unsettled less and less, though. As I watch you, struggling for holiness and struggling for My will, I can see that you are advancing. You are

becoming stronger and more sure of Me. Even allowing for your human doubts, I can see that you are accept-ing My comfort daily, which makes it easier for you to come through your trials with less suffering. The

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Ram Revilla

SHOWBIZ WATCHER By Ogie Cruz | SAN DIEGO, 11/4/2011 --

Dalawang malalaking balita ang pinag-uusapan ngayon sa Pilipinas na parehong may koneksyon sa showbiz.Una, ang pagpatay kay Ramgen Revilla na kapatid sa ama ni Sen. Bong Revilla at anak ni Ramon Revilla Sr. Sumunod

naman ang pagpatay sa ama ng Interna-tional Singer na si Charice Pempengco na si Ricky Pempengco.

Pareho naming sinubaybayan ang pag-babalita ng dalawang pangunahing news programs, ang Tv Patrol ng channel 2 at 24 Oras ng channel 7.Medyo mas nag-ing kumplikado ang balita sa ABS-CBN dahil ayon sa ina ni Ram Revilla na si Genalyn Magsaysay, may isang malak-ing tao raw na sumisira sa kanilang pamilya, kung ang humahalik sa kanya ay kalaban o kaaway at ang huli yung tao na dapat tumulong sa kanila ay hindi sila natutulungan.

Obvious na si Sen. Bong Revilla ang tinutukoy ng naturang ina, pero ayon na rin sa tanong ni Noli De Castro sa kanya kung si Sen. Bong Revilla ba ang tinutukoy niyang malaking tao ay hindi niya sinagot ito, instead nag-no com-ment siya.

Tiyak malayo pa ang mararating ang balitang ito, dahil suspects pa ang dalawang kapatid ni Ramgen na sina Ramon Joseph Bautista at Ma. Ramona Bautista, na hindi sinasang-ayunan na-man ng kanilang ina.

Samantalang si Charice naman umuwi ng Pilipinas para sa burol ng kanyang ama na napatay sa saksak ng icepick, at nakaburol ngayon sa Devine Mercy sa Muntilupa.Si Angel Capili Jr ang sus-pect na balitang nagpadala ng feelers sa pulisya para sumuko.

Ayon kay Charice, sana raw hindi sa wrong way napunta ang kanyang ama, hindi nag-drugs at hindi nabarkada sa maling grupo.Pero mukhang nakabati na ni Charice ang kapatid ng kanyang ama, na nung una nagsalita pa ito ng masakit sa kampo nina Charice.

Huling balita namin, sumuko na last Thursday ang suspect na si Angel Capili Jr at least kahit paano naalisan ng tinik ang pamilya Pempengco.

Basta ang masasabi lang namin, nakikiramay kami sa mga naiwanan ni Ram Revilla at ama ni Charice na si Ricky Pempengco.

ROSSANA ROCES SUPER HANGA KAY NORA AUNOR !!! Maraming nagsasabi na napakagaling daw ni Rossana Roces bilang kontrabida sa “Ngalan ng Ina” na kung saan si Nora Aunor ang bida rito.

Pinagmamalaki pa nga ni Osang na pareho raw sila ng ugali ng Superstar, na

gumaganti kapag naapi at halos naging magkapero ang kanilang naging buhay.

Mahal na mahal ngayon ng mga No-ranians si Osang dahil sa paghanga nito sa nag-iisang Superstar, kaya medyo masama naman ang loob ng mga Vilma-nians sa kanya.

Pero ang nakaagaw ng pansin sa amin, yung sinulat niya sa kanyang Facebook page na ganito “Pero maingay ang pag-ganap ni Vilma, kaiba sa mas tahimik sa pag-arte ni Nora. Hinahanap ko si Vilma kapag tahimik ang mundo ko, kailangan ko si Nora kapag masyadong maingay ang mundo,”.Saludo kami kay Osang sa litanyang ito, basta kami hanga sa pag-arte niya kung baga may lalim na pinaghuhugutan.

Anu naman kaya ang kanyang litanya ni Osang kapag si Lolit Solis ang umentra sa buhay niya?

RUFFA GUTIERREZ, HINDI RAW SIYA NAGHAHABOL KAY JOHN LLOYD CRUZ!!! Hindi nagustuhan ni Ruffa Gutierrez ang mga sinabi raw ni John Lloyd Cruz sa D Buzz last Sunday, tipong ang dating daw ay parang naghahabol pa siya sa binata kahit alam niyang may girlfriend na ito.

Sabi nga ni Ruffa G., mahaba naman daw ang buhok niya at maraming nagha-habol sa kanya, hindi na raw kailangan maghabol pa sa isang lalake.Abangan daw natin ang ilan pang bibitawang salita ni Ruffa sa mga susunod na araw.

Humirit din si Annabelle Rama ng ganito, wag na raw patulan ni Ruffa ang mga ito dahil hindi niya ito mga ka-level dahil mga walang career naman daw

Anu ang totoo sa Pagkamatay ni Ram Revilla?

Charice Pempengco

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PINAGKAKAGULUHAN TAT-LONG BEAUTY QUEENS SA FACEBOOK!!! Nung makita namin ang picture tatlong beauty queens na kumakalat sa Facebook, pati na rin sa page ng Showbiz Reporters in Facebook hindi namin alam kung matutuwa kami

o maiiyak sa tuwa.Eto’y sila Pokwang, Mommy Dionisia at Kiray na laging pinaglalaruan sa Photoshop via FB, crowning moment pa ang kumakalat ng picture nila.

Kayo ang humusga kung anu ang masasabi nyo sa picture nilang tatlo na magkakasama.Takenote ang galing ng pagkagawa parang totoo.Say nyo?

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Maguindanao Rep. Bai Sandra Sema said the incident should not escalate into an all-out war “because the revolutionary forces came to the negotiating table, they are ready to talk.”

Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago said that if required by “military necessity,” the AFP should be autho-rized to enter rebel havens described by the existing cease-fire agreement as “areas of temporary stay.”

Santiago said that a new Philip-pine criminal law defines “military necessity” as “employing measures which are otherwise indispensable to achieve a legitimate aim of the con-flict and are not otherwise prohibited by international humanitarian law.”

Santiago said if the rule against invasion of areas of temporary stay continues to be observed, then the Philippine military would be “so se-verely hampered in its law enforce-ment functions that the Philippines would be flirting with the status of a failed state.”

Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III said peace talks between the government and the MILF must continue.

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“Ano ang gusto ninyong kainin, Max (What do you want to eat, Max)?” an elderly woman, Aling Anday, asked while the group was checking out the elementary school.

“Whatever you have,” Max told the lady in the vernacular.

It was already two o’clock in the af-ternoon, and the visitors had not eaten lunch yet.

Liza Lozano found out that despite their privileged status, Max and his Hollywood movie actress wife were not particular with the food served to them in the impoverished area. They always visited the place without prior notice in order to see for themselves the effects of their charity without any-body, the administrators in particular, window-dressing the projects.

“Hala, pagpatay ninyo ng mga ma-nok si Sir at ang mga bisita niya (Okay, butcher some chickens for Sir and his visitors), Aling Anday ordered a group of women assigned to cook lunch. She knew native chicken dishes were Max’s favorite. Instantly, the other residents brought a handful of chickens they had been raising in their backyards. The womenfolk butchered and cooked them with tamarind soup. After an hour, the lunch consisting of steaming rice and chicken sinampalukan was served. All members of the group - the body-guards, the pilots, Liza Lozano and her camera crew, Max, his wife Jennifer and their daughter Gina - enjoyed the feast.

Liza was impressed. Not only was the food simple but also delicious. She learned that while the area residents, the beneficiaries of Max’s charities, were eager to provide the food for free, he insisted on paying regardless. He wanted to help them in any way he could.

After the sumptuous lunch, the group continued to inspect the Dullesco’s

charitable projects. The family’s charities not only built the elementary school with concrete and strong materi-als but also financed the operations. The teachers made twice the average salaries to ensure they did their job well. The pupils received free break-fast and lunch, unlike before when they often went to school with empty stomachs. The charity made sure the environment would be conducive to the better education of the students, who received nice clean uniforms and new shoes. Teaching aids like books, note-books and ballpens were plenty and available, courtesy of the Dullescos.

“How long have these projects existed?” Liza asked Max when she got the chance.

“Only about six months,” Max replied. “This was a depressed area before, with hardly any livelihood op-portunities. There were no schools or medical care for the residents. Most of the young men had joined the revolu-tion because they found no other alter-natives to make their living conditions better. The government did not have any project or funds for the people. Some families went to the metropolitan city to beg, sleep under the bridges, and then return after earning enough to tide them over the rest of the year.”

“How did you get involved in this area?”

“We looked for the poorest area in the country, for people who needed our help the most; some religious mission-aries told us about this place. We plan to build schools, medical facilities and livelihood opportunities for the people. Should this project become a success, we hope to duplicate it in other areas.”

“Do you think this project will ever become self-sustaining? Will you be able to recover your investments here?”

“This is not a business venture where we expect to make money. In fact, we plan to spend money so long as it is

needed. We just wish to give oppor-tunities for the heads of the families to be able to work and provide for their loved ones. We will help them by providing free education and medical care, things a developed country could provide. Unfortunately, our country is poor and lacks funds for those projects. This is why we are helping the people, so eventually the children will be educated and better prepared for good employment and provide for their families. This would break the vicious cycle of poverty passed on throughout generations.”

Liza had no idea that charitable projects like this had been going on in Fantasyland. But she should have known. After all she was one of the top television broadcasters in the country, a topnotch reporter who should have been knowledgeable about the happen-ings around. Yet, Max Dullesco’s chari-table works were a complete surprise. Max had kept a low profile about his endeavors; hardly anybody knew about them. And to think that things would have not unraveled had the son of two martyrs not ran for the presidency, thereby encouraging Max to become the biggest campaign donor. As a result, this exposed his multi-billion dollar business accomplishments and good deeds after the critics speculated his wealth came from illicit activities.

Liza also found out Max’s charitable works did not start only six months ago. For the past twenty years, Max and Jennifer had been sending poor children to college, complete with free tuition, board and lodging, and living expenses.

“They select at least 100 scholars every year among the high school graduates all over the country who are poor and cannot afford a college educa-tion,” one of the project administrators confided to Liza. “That is equivalent to about 1,600 college graduates today. They are now gainfully employed and helping other people as Max had inspired them to do.”

And this was just the tip of the iceberg. If everything went well, the Dullesco family intended to increase their charitable projects a hundred-fold, one that could positively affect the development of the country in an enormous way. – AJ

(To be continued)(Editor’s Note: To read the previous and week-

ly installments of this series, visit www.asianjo-urnalusa.com. Once there, click the “Editorials” heading, then click “Fantasy Land by Simeon G. Silverio, Jr.” title to see the list of all previous chapters of the series. Click the title of the chapter you want to read and the article will appear.)

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ScienceDaily (Mar. 14, 2011) — Heavy alcohol consumption, specifi -cally three or more glasses of liquor a day, is associated with an increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer, according to a report in the March 14 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Ar-chives journals.

“Alcoholic beverage consumption -- a modifi able lifestyle factor -- is causally related to several cancers, including oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, colorectum and female breast,” the authors write as background information in the article. “Heavy alcohol consumption causes acute and chronic pancreatitis but has never been linked defi ni-tively to pancreatic cancer.”

Using data from the Cancer Pre-vention Study II (CPS-II), Susan M. Gapstur, Ph.D., M.P.H., and col-leagues from the American Cancer Society, Atlanta, examined the as-sociation between alcohol intake and pancreatic cancer. The CPS-II is a long-term prospective study of U.S. adults 30 years and older. Initial data on alcohol consumption was gath-ered in 1982, and based on follow-up through 2006, there were 6,847 pancreatic cancer deaths among one million participants.

Of the million participants (453,770 men and 576,697 women), 45.7 percent of men and 62.5 per-cent of women were non-drinkers. The analyses of men only and of men and women combined showed statistically signifi cant increased risk of pancreatic cancer death for con-

sumption of three drinks per day and four or more drinks per day, whereas for women only the estimated risk of death from pancreatic cancer was statistically signifi cant for consump-tion of four or more drinks per day.

Compared with non-drinkers, con-suming three or more drinks of li-quor per day was associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer death in the total study population, and consumption of two or more drinks of liquor per day was associ-ated with an increased risk in both never smokers and in those who had ever smoked. This association was observed for liquor consumption but not for beer or wine.

In never smokers, there was a 36 percent higher risk of pancre-atic cancer death associated with consuming three or more drinks a day compared with non-drinkers for men and women combined. In those who had ever smoked, there was a 16 percent higher risk of death from pancreatic cancer after adjust-ment for smoking history and other variables.

“Findings from the prospective study presented herein strongly sup-port the hypothesis that alcohol con-sumption, in particular heavy intake, also is an independent risk factor for pancreatic cancer, the fourth most common cause of cancer mortality [death] in the United States,” the authors conclude.

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Toxic Baby Shampoo: Johnson & Johnson Agrees to Global Reformulation

Under Pressure from Health GroupsSan Francisco—More than two years

after leading health and parents’ groups asked Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) to reformulate its fl agship baby shampoo to remove a chemical that releases formalde-hyde, a known carcinogen, the company is still using the formaldehyde-releasing ingredient in Johnson’s Baby Shampoo in the United States, Canada and China, while making formaldehyde-free versions of the shampoo in several other countries, according to a new analysis conducted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

“Clearly there is no need for Johnson & Johnson to expose babies to a known carcinogen when the company is already making safer alternatives. All babies deserve safer products,” said Lisa Archer, director of the Campaign for Safe Cosmet-ics at the Breast Cancer Fund.

Yesterday, after Johnson & Johnson received word of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report, the company released a statement saying it is no longer introduc-ing new products with formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and has reduced its use of the chemical by 60 percent in the U.S. market and 33 percent globally over the past few years.

“We know that some consumers are concerned about formaldehyde, which is why we offer many products without formaldehyde releasing preservatives, and are phasing out these types of preserva-tives in our baby products worldwide,” said the statement.

Archer commented, “We’re glad to see that the Johnson & Johnson is taking this seriously. This commitment is a big step in the right direction. We look forward to the day when we can tell consumers the company’s entire product line is free of carcinogens and other chemicals of concern.”

For the new analysis, entitled Baby’s Tub Is Still Toxic, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics purchased and reviewed labels of Johnson’s Baby Shampoo sold in 13 countries to see if the products contained quaternium-15, a chemical preservative that kills bacteria by releasing formalde-hyde.

Formaldehyde was recently added to the U.S. government list of known human carcinogens by the National Toxicology

Program, under the Department of Health and Human Services. Formaldehyde and quaternium-15 are also potent allergens that can trigger rashes and other skin infl ammation problems. According to a peer-reviewed paper in the Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association, quaternium-15 is “the most sensitizing formaldehyde-releasing preservative and has been repeatedly shown to be a strong allergen that can cause contact dermatitis.”

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics analysis reveals that Johnson’s Baby Shampoo sold in the United States, Australia, Canada, China and Indonesia contains quaternium-15, while Johnson’s Baby Shampoo formulas sold in Denmark, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, Sweden and the U.K. con-tain non-formaldehyde preservatives.

“The American Nurses Association has adopted a precautionary approach based on the Precautionary Principle. In this application, even in the face of scientifi c uncertainty, if a chemical is strongly suspected of potential harm, it should be exchanged for a safer substitute,” said Amy Garcia M.S.N., R.N., C.A.E., Chief Programs Offi cer, Executive Offi ce, American Nurses Association.

"Preventing toxic chemical exposures before they happen is the keystone of corporate responsibility. We call on Johnson & Johnson to remove carcino-genic formaldehyde from its products. It’s time to protect all children, regardless of their nationality," said Peter Wilk, M.D., executive director of Physicians for Social Responsibility.

In May 2009, ANA and PSR joined the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and many other health and environmental groups in formally asking Johnson & Johnson to reformulate its baby products after lab tests revealed that Johnson’s Baby Shampoo contained two carcinogens—formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane—that were not listed on labels.

In September 2009, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics wrote again to Johnson & Johnson, asking the company to immedi-ately remove the formaldehyde-releasing chemical quaternium-15 from its baby products in light of new research linking the chemical to increased rates of allergic

contact dermatitis.The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and

ANA have since met several times with Johnson & Johnson executives to discuss these concerns.

In response to consumer demand, the company launched a new “natural” version of baby shampoo that does not contain chemicals associated with form-aldehyde or 1,4-dioxane. However, the original Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, which is priced at about one-half the cost of the new “natural” shampoo, has not been reformulated in the U.S. market.

Yesterday, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics—along with the American Nurses Association, Physicians for Social Responsibility and more than 20 other par-ents’ and health groups representing more than 3 million people—sent another letter to Johnson & Johnson, asking the com-pany to remove formaldehyde-releasing chemicals from all its children’s products in all markets worldwide and replace them with safer alternatives. The letter asked for the company to make a commitment by November 15.

“While it is encouraging to see that Johnson & Johnson has made progress in formulating a safer ‘natural’ version of its iconic baby shampoo, now is the time for the company to rise to the occasion and make the safer products the world market is demanding for all its customers.” said Archer. ###

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is a coalition of more than 150 nonprofi t or-ganizations working to protect the health of consumers and workers by eliminat-ing dangerous chemicals from cosmet-ics. Core members include: Clean Water Action, the Breast Cancer Fund, Com-monweal, Environmental Working Group, Friends of the Earth, Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition and Women’s Voices for the Earth.

Reporter Resources: Report: Baby's Tub Is Still Toxic, Nov. 2011, Statement from Johnson & Johnson, Oct. 31, 2011, Sign-on letter to J&J from groups, Oct. 2011, Letter to J&J from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics re: quaternium-15, Sept. 2009, Sign-on letter to J&J from groups, May 2009


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ScienceDaily (Feb. 18, 2010) — Scientists have confi rmed that the healthful substances found in green tea -- renowned for their powerful antioxidant and disease-fi ghting properties -- do penetrate into tissues of the eye. Their new report, the fi rst documenting how the lens, retina, and other eye tissues absorb these substances, raises the possibility that green tea may protect against glaucoma and other common eye diseases.

It appears in the Journal of Agri-cultural and Food Chemistry.

Chi Pui Pang and colleagues point out that so-called green tea “cat-echins” have been among a number of antioxidants thought capable of protecting the eye. Those include vitamin C, vitamin E, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Until now, however, no-body knew if the catechins in green tea actually passed from the stomach and gastrointestinal tract into the tis-sues of the eye.

Pang and his colleagues resolved that uncertainty in experiments with laboratory rats that drank green tea. Analysis of eye tissues showed beyond a doubt that eye structures absorbed signifi cant amounts of individual catechins. The retina, for example, absorbed the highest levels of gallocatechin, while the aqueous humor tended to absorb epigal-locatechin. The effects of green tea catechins in reducing harmful oxidative stress in the eye lasted for up to 20 hours. “Our results indicate that green tea consumption could benefi t the eye against oxida-tive stress,” the report concludes. -- http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100218125520.htm

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Clerico-fascism gripped the minds of poor Filipinos for they have to be thankful for, in their being poor, they are blessed for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Clerico-fascism also threatened the poor Filipinos never to rebel against their colonizers for those who live by the sword will die by the sword.

Apart from the sword, at the time of their conquest of the Islands and beyond, the Spanish slapped the Fili-pinos with the bible to lull them into submission. The colonizers captured the souls of those who converted into Christianity, promising that the converts would be among those who could only enter Heaven. All other natives in the neighboring islands, unless they also accept the cross, were Gentiles, Hetites, or Amorites who must be cleansed from the face of the earth.

For three centuries, the Spanish colonizers imposed on their subjects, through the Catholic church, that when they slap you on the cheek, offer the other cheek. Meaning, when the Spanish hacienderos castigate you, you must respond with meekness for, again, you will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. They also preached that when they throw stones at you, throw them bread. This is assuming that the poor Filipinos have bread to spare. Of course, you must also love your neighbors which include those who exploit you. Most importantly, thou shalt not kill. Mean-ing, never, never raise arms against your masters. It is a mortal sin to kill and killing, even if they are your oppressors, will surely lead you to the pyres of hell.

When the Americans came, they add-ed other sects to Catholicism in the Phil-ippines with the same biblical adages. These further lulled the poor Filipinos into accepting their lowly stations in life for God will soon bestow them mercy. Thus, apart from the sword, truncheons

and guns, the bible imprisoned the minds of the poor into submission. Re-ligion served as marijuana for the poor to escape the realities of their exploited state and distract them from realizing that the only solution to their exploited state is through armed revolution.

Even passages in the bible that could depict acts of defiance against exploit-ers, if not glossed over, are quashed as mere miracles that could not happen in real life.

Consider the crossing of the Red Sea by the Israelites led by Moses. As the story goes, Moses and the Israelites were trapped by the advancing Egyp-tians because the Red Sea was behind them. With the help of God, the sea parted and the Israelites hastened across the sea on dry land with the Egyptians in hot pursuit also between the waves. When the former Israelite slaves have safely crossed the sea, the parted sea converged again, drowning the former Egyptian masters.

The moral of the story: Only God through a miracle could free the sub-jugated. Since miracles do not happen anymore, those subjugated would have to remain subjugated. Moreover, since the Spaniards were more favored by God as they brought God to the natives themselves, they have God on their side. So, tough luck, there will be no God who will drown Spaniards in a miracu-lous parting of another sea. Such is life; might as well accept it.

However, it is said that the Bible is a mirror, a guide, of what we should be doing in our present daily lives. How could it be a guide when we take miracles as mere miracles? For miracles to be guides, they must be subject to interpretations.

Consider that Moses was a great general who conquered nations as far as Ethiopia. He was even depicted as better than Ramesis, son of the Pharaoh. He was also a great architect who mobilized

thousands of slaves to build the greatest pyramid and city for the Pharaoh. As such, he was favored to succeed the throne of Egypt up until he was discov-ered to be a son of Hebrew slaves and was banished from Egypt.

…And so it was that the Israelites reached the banks of the Red Sea…and the afternoon before that morning, Pharaoh arrived with his charioteers and camped by the ridge overlooking the sea…the Egyptians have travelled whole days to catch up with the Israelites…

…Moses, receiving the reports on the Pharaoh’s army’s arrival and their en-campment, called a meeting of his able leaders in his tent that night…

“The Egyptians are resting,” said Moses, “so they could be refreshed for tomorrow. I am very sure that they will attack at the break of dawn.

“Now, this is the sea,” he said, depict-ing it on the sand with a stick. Next, he scratched a parallel line close to the shoreline. “This is where our main force will be.”

“And this is where the charioteers are,” he said depicting the ridge where the Pharaoh was. “This, here, also is the narrow gorge where the charioteers could only pass from the ridge down to the sandy plains, their only path directly to attack us.” He then drew two paral-lel lines sandwiching the path of what would be Pharaoh’s attack. These two lines were perpendicular to the sea.

“This is what we will do.”After the meeting, the leaders hurried

out of Moses’s tent. They scattered among the thousands of Israelites, passing on the strategy on how they would battle the Egyptians. Under the moonless and starless night, the former slaves dashed in frenzy to beat the dawn in their preparation to continue fighting for their freedom.

When the sunrays sliced through the horizons the following day, the Pharaoh was already standing majestic on his chariot with his charioteer reigning on the horses up the ridge. To him, the orange hues blending with the blue sky and reflected on the serene sea was a perfect view. Perfect, except that even from the distance, he saw the column of slaves in their tattered cloths and morass of confusing rugged colors that per-turbed the gloriousness of the wonderful painting in the sky.

The slaves were massed along the shoreline and appeared to be holding wooden staffs, crude spears, mallets, and small gleaming knives.

“Are they going to fight?” the pharaoh chuckled.

“Like they stand a chance, my lord,” his charioteer snickered back.

“Hmp!” the pharaoh smirked.Stupid slaves, the pharaoh said to

himself. What can they do against my experienced charioteers? He glanced behind him. His army was armed with gleaming lances. They were experts with the bow and arrow. With this force, he had conquered many nations includ-ing the Hottentots.

He glanced back at the slaves along the shore at the distance. His eyes traced the mile of sand separating the slaves from the ridge. His eyes followed the top of the ridge down the winding gorge down to the sands where the horses would gallop straight to the poorly armed slaves.

The pharaoh called on his lieutenant whose charioteer hastened his chariot beside the pharaoh’s. “Kill enough to scare the rest into surrendering,” ordered the pharaoh. “Spare the lives of those who do surrender as we need these slaves.”

Days before, the pharaoh and his council regretted letting the slaves flee Egypt. Who now will plant and harvest the grains? Who now will build the cit-ies? Who now will serve the Egyptian households? Truly, without the slaves, the masters cannot live. We must have the slaves back.

The pharaoh gave the order to attack.He stood on his chariot admiring his

army snaking down the gorge towards the plains in their seeming invincible chariots.

But he wondered. There appears to be only a thousand of slaves in that column. Where could the rest of the slaves be?

Moses, standing on an outcrop with the sea behind him and with trumpeters by his side, saw the chariots clambering down the ridge. Though they appeared to be just specks in the distance, the lances of the charioteers gleamed as the early sunrays struck them. The plumes of the Egyptians’ helmets fluttered with the wind.

Moses was also aware that the waves behind his column of men pounded on the shore with a thunderous roar like to be in symphony with the anticipated battle.

“Wait,” Moses commanded his men. Most of those closest to the sea had their heels drenched by the incoming roaring tides.

The specks of chargers grew bigger as the first chariots galloped down the gorge with the horses’ hooves started pounding on the sands.

“Wait.” Moses was looking at the end

Totoo nga na may mga tao na ang akala pag nasa Amerika ka madami ka nang pera.

Pag marunong kang magtipid sa Amerika mas may chansa ka na makakaipon ka nang maraming pera. Sa Pilipinas, wala kang choice kundi magtipid kung gusto mong kumain ng tama sa susunod na meal.

Kung matipid ka sa Amerika gamit mo lang ang credit card mo for convenience lang; at bayad in full pagdating ng bills para walang interest.

Sa Pilipinas may mga taong napip-ipilitang umutang sa 5-6 para lang maidaos ang gutom nang pamilya.

Totoo nga na kailangan mo ng sariling sasakyan sa Amerika para ka makarating sa iyong trabaho dahil walang public transportation na kamukha ng jeep, bus at tricycle. Meron ding bus at commuter train pero mas malaking advantage kung meron kang sariling sasakyan.

Puwede kang bumili ng Toyota Corolla nang hulugan mga $200 kada buwan sa loob ng limang taon. Kayang kaya kung may trabaho ka. Ang kinikita ng unskilled labor (waiters, store clerk, janitor, care-giver, etc.) umaabot sa $6 hanggang $10 per hour. At 40 hours per week, umaabot ng $240 to $400 kada linggo.

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Sa Pilipinas, kahit maganda na ang trabaho mo, hirap pa din ang buhay.

Totoo nga na puro ka trabaho sa Amerika Monday to Friday, at kung minsan may overtime pa. Ang weekend para naman sa pamilya o barkada.

Sa Pilipinas tambay ka sa kapit-bahay at baka makalibre ka ng tanghalian.

O kaya tiis ka na lang sa tagay na may konting pulutan. Kaya pag-uwi mo lasing at masaya ka. Kaya lang kung ganyan ang pang araw araw mo, may sakit ka na 50 anyos ka pa lang.

Ang absolute cost at standard of living sa Amerika mas mataas kesa Pilipinas. Pero kung ikukumpara sa earning capacity, mas mura sa Amerika.Sa Amerika mas malaki ang chansa mo na maka bili ng sariling bahay at lupa. Sa Pilipinas pamana lang ang chansa mo.

Malungkot ngang iwanan ang mga mahal mo sa buhay kaya halos kada taon umuuwi ka para bumisita. Kinalaunan, matanda ka na, ang mga anak mo wala na sa bahay dahil meron na silang kani kanilang pami-lya, may mga apo ka na nasa college na, bayad na ang bahay at lupa mo, pensionado ka nang kumpanya mo at gubiyerno.

Sa Pilipinas di ka nakakasiguro kung papano ang buhay mo kung retired ka na. Puwedeng sa una pakape-kape at rosario ka. Pero kinalaunan, pakape-kape pa rin pero wala nang rosario dahil may idad ka na. "Idad, san yung kape ko?"

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TATAY MARCIAL COVERED ALL THE PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE

PHILIPPINES FROM 1935 TO 1965

By Arturo G. Valenzuela12th in a series of articles

Tatay Marcial covered Philippine Presidents � om 1935 to 1965, � om President Quezon to President Marcos, even President Aguinaldo in Aguinaldo’s twilight years.


Filipiniana Bookshelf: First Among PeersFirst Among Peers

Th e Offi cial Biography of Marcial Valenzuela

Chapter 8

PRESIDENT EMILIO F. AGUINALDO The country’s fi rst and youngest president (left in left photo) was covered by Tatay Marcial through photographs starting in 1935 when he, Aguinaldo, ran for president of the Philippine Commonwealth but lost by a landslide to Manuel Luis Quezon.

Aguinaldo was a freedom fi ghter during the country’s two major struggles for independence -- fi rst against Spain in the late 1890s that led

to the declaration by Aguinaldo of the country’s independence as a sovereign republican state on June 12, 1898, and second, against the Americans starting in 1901. After he lost to Quezon in 1935, Aguinaldo retired from public life only to resurface during the Japanese occupation of the country in 1941 when “he cooperated with the Japanese, making speeches, issuing articles and infamous radio messages in support of the Japa-nese -- including a radio appeal to Gen. Douglas

MacArthur on Corregidor Island to surrender in order to spare the innocence of the Filipino youth." (Wikipedia)

Photo at left was taken by Tatay Marcial of Aguinaldo and an unidentifi ed fellow revolu-tionary some time in 1963. Aguinaldo died on February 6, 1964 of coronary thrombosis at age 94. Photo at right shows another hero of the Phil-ippine Revolution (against Spain) with a fellow during one of the Independence Day parades at the Luneta sometime in the 1960s. These fi ght-ers, as shown in the photos above, represented the very last of the Filipino “revolutionaries” of the Spanish era.

PRESIDENT MANUEL L. QUEZON Que-zon was Tatay Marcial’s most-photographed president starting in1935--- when he took his oath of offi ce as president of the Philippine Common-wealth---up to 1941, at the start of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. Photos above show Quezon reviewing honor guards prior to his inaugural speech (left photo) and with Philippine Commonwealth government military adviser Gen. Douglas MacArthur (right photo) reviewing honor guards at the Malacañang Palace.

Quezon is also well remembered for the famous remarks he made before fellow Filipino Assemblymen when they were petitioning the United States for total independence in the early 1930s: “I would rather have a country run

like hell by Filipinos than a country run like heaven by the Americans, because however bad a Filipino government might be, it can always be improved.” And, prophetically, it has been one hell of a government after another since 1946 and up to the present, 2011, minus any improvements.

“Quezon had originally been barred by the Philippine constitution from seeking re-election. However, in 1940, constitutional amendments

were ratifi ed allowing him to seek re-election for a fresh term ending in 1943. In the 1941 presidential elections, Quezon was re-elected over former Senator Juan Sumulong with nearly 82% of the vote.

“In a notable humanitarian act, Quezon, in cooperation with US High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt, facilitated the entry into the Philippines of Jewish refugees fl eeing fascist regimes in

Europe prior to the start of World War II in 1941.“He died of tuberculosis in a ‘cure cottage’ in

Saranac Lake in New York on August 1, 1944. He was initially buried at the Arlington National Cemetery in the US. His (remains) were later carried by the USS Princeton (to the Philip-pines) and re-interred in Manila at the Manila North Cemetery before being moved (in a place of honor) within (his) monument at the Quezon Memorial Circle.”(Wikipedia)

“The greatest impact of a photograph is the drama that it conveys to the viewer, whether the photo is still life or an action drama that is frozen in time by the camera shutter and preserved for generations to come. A good photograph speaks a thousand words.” -- Marcial S. Valenzuela, Dean of Philippine Press Photographers

PRESIDENT MANUEL A. ROXAS Left photo was taken by Tatay Marcial of President Roxas hours before he succumbed to a heart attack at Clark Air Force Base in Pampanga on April 15, 1948.

“When World War II started in December of 1941, Roxas accompanied President Quezon to Corregidor where he (Roxas) supervised the de-struction of the Philippine currency to prevent (it from falling into the hands of) the Japanese. In 1942 he was captured by the Japanese and after a period of imprisonment he was brought to Manila (where he) signed the constitution promulgated by the Japanese-sponsored Philippine Republic with Jose P. Laurel as president. Roxas served as an intelligence agent for the underground Philippine guerilla forces. After the war, return-ing American Forces arrested him but (he) was cleared by Gen. Douglas MacArthur (who) reinstated his commission as an offi cer of the US Armed Forces. This resuscitated his political career. He has a son who later became senator of the Philippines, Sen. Gerry Roxas, father of former Sen. Mar Araneta Roxas.” (Wikipedia)

PRESIDENT ELPIDIO R. QUIRINO Photo at right shows Pres. Elpidio Quirino with photo-journalists of that time. Tatay Marcial is shown at extreme right. Quirino was a widower when he became president and so her daughter, Vicky, was referred to as the First Lady. Tatay Marcial and the former president were both Ilocanos and, according to Tatay Marcial, they spoke their dialects occasionally.

“In 1934, Quirino was a member of the Philippine Independence Mission to Washington, DC, headed by the then Assemblyman Manuel Quezon that secured the passage in the United States Congress of the Tydings-McDuffi e Act. This legislation set the date for Philippine Inde-pendence by 1945. Offi cial (inauguration) came


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Simply Put If only we can start our lives all over

again, we could have simpler and less stressful lives. For some, you may not be in a terrible mess you are having today. You should not be in debt up to your neck. You could be a healthier person even in your old age.

Well, it happens and there’s no turn-ing back. You can only try to fix what was broken and enjoy the rest of your life. You may not have enough time to recoup what you have lost. What else can you do to make things right?

Most of us learn from our experi-ences in life. Others learn by trial and error. A few never learn anything at all and keep making the same mistakes over and over. Do you still believe in luck?

Currently, we are living in a world of uncertainty. With a global economy, we get affected by what happened in other parts of the world. The news travels in real time. Mass communica-tion is a lot faster and a bit cheaper.

Still, if you really think about it, your life is how you make it. It is up to you to keep it simple or make it complicated. If you take bigger risks, you may reap bigger rewards. If you always wanted more, you just keep going until you reach your goal. You can decide how much will be enough for you.

At least in the U.S. we have many options. You have the chance to become rich and famous or just stay poor. Here the poor can use the system to get shelter for less or even for free. They can afford basic necessities and lots of food. They can even get free health care without having a job.

Filipinos are generally hard workers, specially the first generation immigrants. We came here to get our dreams fulfilled. We believed in the importance of having higher education. We remembered our past and tried to create better future for our families. We tried to maintain our own identi-ties but eventually gave in to American materialism.

Hopefully, some of us can learn from our mistakes or other’s financial demise. If only you have listened to your gut feeling, you may still retire with more than enough. Ahhh, the temptations to make more money was very hard to resist. Now, it’s time to start over.

You do not need accounting degree to keep your finances in balance. Keep track of your monthly expenses so it will not go over your monthly income. No matter how small, set aside an amount for your retirement and leave it alone. Do not even try to keep up with the Jones. Be happy for their success or enjoy their showmanship. Eating out more often is not good for your wallet and your waistline. Learn early

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Audele Ay multo! dala ng hangin o aninoIsang kaluluwang nagkatawang-taoLumitaw, nawala sa isang segundoEspiritong nagbalik dito sa mundo? Ay multo! panakot sa batang maguloKahit matanda ayaw makita itoAnyo’y nakapaninindig-balahiboAng makasumpong, kakaripas ng takbo. Ang mga multo ay dapat kahabaganKapag nagpakita’y alayan ng dasalPagala-galang walang patutunguhanAng hinahanap nila’y katiwasayan. Dapat ngang kaawaan ang mga multoAng salitang multo’y hiniram ng taoSa gawaing masama’y ginamit itoMasunod lamang ang lahat ng kapritso. Multo’y ikinabit sa katiwalianNg mga taong hangari’y magpayamanPamimili ng mga multong kalakalIsang uri’t paraan ng pagnanakaw. Mayro’ng kung turinga’y pagawaing multoSa papeles ang proyekto ay kumpletoNguni’t hanapin kung nasaan nga itoWalang maituro, pagka’t isang multo. May mga multong pangala’y nakalistaDi naman nagtrabaho’y tuloy ang ganaAng sahod, kanino kaya napupuntaKundi sa multong makapal na ang bulsa. Sa tuwing halala’y may botanteng multoGamit ng mga gahamang pulitikoHindi nangingiming mandaya ng botoUpang maluklok sa hangad na puwesto. Ayon sa ating Komisyong TagasuriNabunyag mga retiradong kawaniBuwan-buwa’y sumasahod ng salapiMga Pensyonadong multo ang taguri. Sakaling may multong makabasa nitoPaumanhin ang kahilinga’t pagsamoHindi ninanasang gambalain kayoNais lamang antigin ang puso ng tao. Ika-2 ng Septyembre, 2011

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on July 4, 1946. “His six-year term as president (was) marked

by notable postwar construction, general economic gains, and increased economic aid from the United States. Basic social problems, however, particularly in the rural areas, remained unsolved, and his administration was tainted by widespread graft and corruption.” (Wikipedia)

PRESIDENT RAMON DF. MAGSAYSAY 1954 With his camera hanging down his neck, Tatay Marcial flashes a smile as he watches president-elect Ramon Magsaysay autograph a copy of the photo that appeared on the front page of The Manila Times two days after Magsay-say trounced President Elpidio Quirino in the national elections that year. That photo, which Tatay Marcial snapped, showed the president-elect in his bedroom pajamas the morning after the elections. How Tatay Marcial got Magsaysay to pose in pajamas intrigues me up to this time.

Magsaysay did not finish his term when he perished in an airplane crash enroute to Manila on Mt. Manungal in Cebu in 1957. Tatay Marcial would have been in that airplane, too, had he not declined his seat in deference to fellow newsman and reporter Nestor Mata who was the only survivor of the crash. As told to me by Tatay Marcial, when Magsaysay was boarding the plane he looked back, searched for and motioned at Tatay Marcial to hop on board and join in but Mata requested him to give up his seat so that Mata could be in Manila for early-morning news coverage.

Magsaysay broke the backbone of the early communist movement in the Philippines by of-fering land to landless rebels. He was the most beloved and most admired Philippine president, thus far.

PRESIDENT CARLOS P. GARCIA 1957. Garcia hands over to Tatay Marcial what appears to be an important token as flashbulbs burned in ceremonies at the Malacañang Palace. Garcia was the 5th president of the Philippines that he covered starting from President Quezon in 1935, President Roxas in 1946, President Quirino in 1948, President Magsaysay in 1953, President Garcia in 1957, President Diosdado Macapagal in 1961 and President Ferdinand Marcos in 1965.

Garcia was known for his nationalistic policies during his presidency ("Filipino First Policy”) that propelled Philippine economy on the frontline in Asia, second only to Japan. He

reigned in government excesses and was known for his frugality in office. He finished his term a “poor” man.

PRESIDENT DIOSDADO P. MACAPAGAL After World War II, there were two political parties that regularly contested the national elections; these were the Nacionalista Party and the Liberal Party. Tatay Marcial was a follower of the latter to which former President Diosdado Macapagal was the standard bearer in the elec-tions of 1961. Macapagal’s running mate in that


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This year's birthday celebrant were Jing Yuson, Nick De Guzman, Ric Liwanag and Titong Vinluan, the affair was well attended by the membership and wives, family and close friends of the celebrants including some staff and personnel of Mc Donalds. The celebra-tion was joyous and turneegaegad the place into an atmosphere of a festive mood highlighted by songs, laughter and socializing by its long time and new members. The four celebrants were given a special gift from Linda Tanega, wife of Ric Tanega, a Mc Buddy member; a portrait made by her as a self made artist.

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election was the sugar baron of the Philippines, Don Jose Yulo of Canlubang, Laguna, who was also a friend of Tatay Marcial’s. Unfortunately, Yulo was defeated by Carlos Garcia, the running mate of Macapagal’s rival, Jose Laurel, Jr.

“Among the significant achievements of Macapagal as president were the abolition of tenancy and (an) accompanying land reform program in the Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963. He likewise changed the date of the celebration of Philippine independence from July 4 (1946) to June 12 (1898), the latter date having been the (date) when, in 1898, Emilio Aguinaldo declared (Philippine) independence from Spain.” (Wikipedia)

PRESIDENT FERDINAND E. MARCOS. President Ferdinand Marcos was “stepping” in as Tatay Marcial was capping off his career as a photojournalist of note. Above photo shows Marcos walking into the “corridors of power” at the Malacañang Palace with his family. He oc-cupied the Palace as the longest-serving president from 1965 until he was overthrown in a people-backed military mutiny in 1986, a period of 21 years. It is said that notwithstanding the abuses during his term, he accomplished the construc-tion of significant infrastructure projects such

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With December less than two months away, it is one the most ex-citing times in the Philippines, a pre-dominantly Catholic nation, whose celebration of Christmas brings many Filipino diaspora wonder-ful memories of “home.” Included in that is the parol, a fi ve-point star-lantern symbolic of the Star of Bethlehem, which lead the Three Kings to the infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph. It is a Filipino symbol of their strong faith as Christians and fond memories of the family making a parol each Christmas.

PASACAT Executive Director, Anamaria Labao Cabato shared, “Growing up, I remember my mom re-papering the parol every Christmas, with the trimming on the outline of the star and the beauti-ful tassels.” Cabato continued, “Mom said that they used to place candles in the parols, but often times caused fi res.” Filipino’s now use the intricately capiz shell parols which provides a kaleidoscope of lights in different patterns and styles.

PASACAT hopes to inspire and encourage families to rekindle the tradition with Parol Making Work-shops and a Parol Competition to be held at the 14th Annual Philippine Lantern Festival on December 3, 100 PM to 500 PM at the Joe and Vi Jacobs Center’s Celebration Hall. The winners will be announced at the end of the Parol Festival.

Free workshops are also be con-ducted by the House of the Philip-pines on Saturday, November 19, 10 am – 1 pm at the Hall of Nations, Balboa Park and on Wednesday, No-vember 30, 4 pm – 6 pm at Skyline Hills Library, 460 South Mead-owbrook Drive, San Diego. Light refreshments will be served at both workshops.

Tickets to the Parol Festival are $12.00 for General Admission and $8.00 for students and seniors.

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in exercise and physical activity as the campaign moves forward.

The campaign was conceived, and is being led, by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the component of NIH devoted to research on aging. The NIA will work with the Go4Life community on events and will highlight participat-ing organizations and their activities on the campaign website.

“If we want to become a healthy and fi t nation, we need to increase the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life,” said U.S. Surgeon General, Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A. “Go4Life provides older adults with the tools and resources to get mov-ing and keep moving. With the release of the National Prevention Strategy, we are moving our health care system from a focus on sickness and disease to a focus on wellness and prevention.”

The campaign developed from concerns that, despite proven health benefi ts, exercise and physical activ-ity rates among older people are low. About 30 percent of people aged 45–64 say they engage in regular leisure-time physical activity. Only a quarter of those ages 65–74 say they do. And while experts say people age 85 and older, can benefi t from exercise, only 11 percent of that age group report being active. At the same time, NIA noted, some older adults were contacting the Institute for guidance on kinds of exercises to do, indicating interest in becoming more active.

“You’re never too old to increase your level of physical activity and exercise,”

Leading Technology Company Donates $25,000 to Strengthen and Expand Domestic Violence

prevention ProgramBASKING RIDGE, N. J. – October 27,

2011 – In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Verizon Wireless, through their HopeLine program announces a $25,000 grant to the Asian & Pacifi c Is-lander Institute on Domestic Violence (API Institute) to help prevent domestic abuse in Asian, Arab and Pacifi c Islander communi-ties. The grant is part of a broader dedicated effort by Verizon Wireless to help increase awareness about this critical issue and aid in its prevention.

“Domestic violence has a devastating effect on the well-being of communi-ties,” said Elva Lima, executive director of community relations and multicultural communications for Verizon Wireless. “At Verizon Wireless, we are committed to partnering with results driven community organizations to end domestic violence and help families fi nd resources to help them re-

Asian & Pacifi c Islander Institute On Domestic Violence And Verizon Wireless Partner To End Domestic Violence In The Asian Pacifi c American Community

build their lives. That is why we are proud to partner with the API Institute to support their work in the prevention of domestic violence in API communities.”

“Forty-one to 60 percent of Asian wom-en report experiencing domestic violence during their lifetime. As Vice President Biden states, ‘one is too many,’ so it is imperative to focus on prevention,” said Chic Dabby-Chinoy, director of the Asian & Pacifi c Islander Institute on Domestic Violence. “The API Institute thanks Verizon Wireless for the grant and applauds their longstanding dedication to making domestic violence prevention a cause they so ardently support.”

The grant will allow the API Institute to focus on identifying critical issues and innovative strategies through research and surveys, convening workshops, and devel-oping helpful tools and resources. With this year’s theme – Divesting from Domestic Violence, Investing in Gender Equality – as a backdrop, API Institute’s prevention approach will emphasize building homes and communities where equality, not power and control, are at the core of relationships.

Through ongoing efforts, API Institute will infl uence Asian, Arab and Pacifi c Islander men’s engagement in these goals and articu-late their responsibilities in being agents of positive change.

In celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Verizon Wireless also urges customers who are looking to upgrade or dispose of wireless devices and accessories to donate them to HopeLine® at any Verizon Wireless store or by mail. Exclusive to Verizon, HopeLine® puts the company’s technology and the nation’s most reliable and largest network to work in communities by turning no-longer-used wireless phones into support for victims of domestic violence and helps protect the en-vironment by disposing of wireless phones in an environmentally sound way. Hope-Line devices help victims and survivors of domestic abuse feel safer and less isolated by giving them a way to call emergency or support services, employers, family and friends for help.

Since HopeLine from Verizon’s national cell phone recycling and reuse program launched in 2001, Verizon Wireless has

awarded more than $10 million in cash grants to domestic violence agencies and organizations throughout the country and distributed more than 106,000 phones with more than 319 million minutes of free wireless service to be used by victims of domestic violence.

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About Asian & Pacifi c Islander Insti-tute on Domestic Violence

The Asian & Pacifi c Islander Institute on Domestic Violence is a national resource center on gender-based violence in Asian and Pacifi c Islander communities. It serves a national network of advocates, community-based service programs, national and state organizations, profes-sionals, researchers, policy advocates and activists from community and social justice organizations working to eliminate violence against women. Its goals are to strengthen culturally-relevant advocacy, promote prevention and community engagement, and infl uence public policy and systems change. It analyzes and addresses critical issues, provides technical assistance and training, conducts research, and engages in policy advocacy.

says Richard J. Hodes, M.D., director of the NIA. “Go4Life is based on studies demonstrating the benefi ts of exercise and physical activity for older people, including those with chronic health conditions. This new campaign reaches out to older people who traditionally have not embraced exercise and shows them ways that even those with physi-cal limitations may be able to exercise safely as well.”

The research-based resources of Go4Life center on a colorful, interac-tive website providing information and motivation for exercise for individuals, families and friends, organizations, and health care professionals. The site features specifi c exercises, success stories, and free materials to motivate growing numbers of older people to start exercising and keep going. It even offers online virtual coaches to help motivate Go4Life participants. Many

Go4Life materials are available in Span-ish at http://go4life.niapublications.org/resources/spanish#espanol.

To develop Go4Life, NIA brought to-gether some of the nation’s leading ex-perts on aging, exercise, and motivation. Over two years, the task force reviewed the research and worked with the institute to develop a book, “Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging.” The campaign is based on the book.

The NIA invites public and private organizations whose interests and activi-ties involve health, aging and exercise to join the campaign. Agencies, organiza-tions and companies on board as of today as initial For further information on the public and private support of the Go4Life initiative, please visit www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical

research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common

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Just when we thought Jesus had said it all with the Volumes, He gave Anne more gems from the Divine Treasury. These short, easy-to-read booklets focus on ten different sub-jects, focusing on souls who face a variety of challenges.

AddictionClerical AbuseDivorceYouthsStressDepressionAbortion PrisonersSoldiersPriests & Religious

Recently released, an additional

“Heaven Speaks” Bookletsten booklets:

DyingRejected GodFinancial NeedConsidering SuicideForgivenessExperience TragedyDo Not Know JesusWorry About Children’s SalvationFear PurgatoryAway From The Church

Someone you know can gain great comfort and solace from these sooth-ing pearls of heavenly wisdom.

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“The souls that say this chaplet will be embraced by My mercy during their lifetime and especially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustinaespecially at the hour of their death (754).” -- Words of Jesus in the Diary of St. Faustina

CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCYUsing the rosary beads, recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one I Believe in God.

On the Our Father beads say this prayer, which was given by Our Lord to St. Faustina (1905-1938).

Eternal Father, I o�er You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the Hail Mary beads say:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

In conclusion say three times:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

The Hour of Great Mercy

At three o’clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion,

particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony. This is the hour of great mercy. In this hour, I will refuse nothing to

the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion (Diary, 1320). -- Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska

You expired, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and an ocean of mercy

opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable

Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon

us. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of

Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You. Amen.

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dear to you. My friends, often there is confusion in human relationships which causes terrible suffering. This part of the cross is heavy, indeed, and I, Myself, suffered this. It is during these times that I comfort you with the greatest and most tender graces because I understand the confusion which accompanies aban-donment. For Me, it was important to remind myself that My Father would not abandon Me. For you, this is also important. I will never leave you. If you feel that you have been abandoned by someone you love, either through death or rejection, then you must come to Me for com-fort. I will remind you that in heaven there will be no tears, no grieving,

no heartbreak. In heaven you will be reunited in love with those who also love Me. Never worry about those who have gone before you. Pray for them and trust Me. The family of God is vast and includes people you know and people you do not know. You will rejoice in heaven and, even now, heaven rejoices in you. Dear apostles, heaven rejoices in you at this moment, as you read these words and acknowledge Me as your King. In the world, the cross was My throne and you, too, are celebrated by heaven in your suffering. You will not be forsaken and you will not be forgotten. I will be with you and we will move forward with heaven’s goals for your life. Have courage, apostles. All of heaven assists you and protects you.

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as the San Juanico Bridge connecting the island provinces of Samar and Leyte, the North Diver-sion Road, (now the North Luzon Expressway or NLEX), and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex that includes the world-class Philippine International Convention Center and the Folk Arts Theatre, the Heart Center of the Philippines, among many others.

It was also during his term that the regionaliza-tion of the national government was restructured consisting of 16 regional areas as a pre-condition to the massive loans that the Philippines took out from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Word Bank (WB). He hired Filipino technocrats to help him run the course of government. On the other hand, the alleged extravagance of his wife Imelda, then the First Lady of the Philippines, helped coined a new word in the American dic-tionary, “imeldifi c” meaning atrocious opulence and extravagance.

(To be continued)

FIRST CONCERT WAS A BIG SUCCESS !!! Last Thursday, Nov.3 napanood namin ang fi rst concert ni Joel Mendoza ‘ Miracles and Dream Con-cert’ sa Dreamcatcher Theater j Viejas Casino , it was a big success.Mabuti na lang na-invite kami at least hindi namin na miss ang kanilang duet ni Lani Misalucha with the song ‘ Bakit Ngayon ka Lang Dumating ‘.

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are in the world today, you have a responsibility,” he said, apparently addressing world leaders.

The UNFPA report showed that of the seven billion people worldwide, Asia accounts for 60 percent. China’s population of 1.13 billion is still the biggest, followed by India at 1.24 billion.

The same report stated that 893 million people are over 60 years old and the figure is likely to nearly triple to 2.4 billion by the middle of the century. The average lifespan is now pegged at 68 years compared to 48 in 1950.

The agency warned that in most parts of the world, “where popula-tion growth is outpacing economic growth, the unmet need for reproduc-tive health care, especially voluntary family planning, remains great.”

The report also showed that in some of the poorest countries, high fertility rates hamper development and per-petuate poverty.

While in some of the affluent na-tions, low fertility rates and too few people entering the job market are raising concerns about prospects for sustained economic growth and the viability of social security systems.

With about two babies being born every second, the seven billion figure will keep racing ahead in decades to come – to more than 10 billion by 2100, according to UN estimates.

The UN predicts that India will overtake China as the world’s most populous nation by 2025, when it will have almost 1.5 billion people.

The UNFPA report highlights how the world will face growing prob-lems finding jobs for the new army of young people, especially in poor countries.

It also sounds alarms over how climate change and population growth are adding to drought and famine crises; the management of megacities like Tokyo; and aging populations such as Europe’s.

“This is not a matter of space – it’s

a matter of equity, opportunity and social justice,” UNFPA executive director Babatunde Osotimehin said.

OpportunitiesFor Sen. Edgardo Angara, the

booming population may also be a source of opportunity for nations, including the Philippines, to hasten growth.

He said that while the Aquino ad-ministration needs to arrest the coun-try’s growing population, it should also find ways to tap opportunities a large population offers.

The country’s population is ex-pected to reach 103 million in the next four years.

“There are seven billion people in the world today. By 2025, there will be eight billion, 61 percent of whom will be from what is now predomi-nantly developing Asia,” Angara said in a speech before the UN Education-al, Scientific and Cultural Organiza-tion (UNESCO) in Paris, France on Friday.

“What these figures underscore is the imminent opportunity for dozens of developing nations to ascend the economic ladder and realize a better quality of life for their peoples.”

Angara said the Philippines should seize the opportunity as it enters a new demographic window in 2015 up to 2050, based on a UN study.

“Societies at this demographic stage have proportionally large working-age populations. They are, therefore, at their highest demographic potential for economic growth,” Angara said.

“The Philippines will not be enter-ing this period alone. The demograph-ic window for South Africa, Tajiki-stan, El Salvador, and French Guiana will begin at the same time. And every five years hence, until 2070, developing nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean will be entering theirs,” he said.

He also said advancements in infor-mation and communications tech-nologies (ICT) are revolutionizing the way people live, learn, interact and do business.

“At the crux of this revolution is innovation. Indeed no society, no institution, no individual can survive such a rapid and relentless flow of change by being stagnant or passive,” he said.

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invest in our country’s science and engineering capacity if we are to real-ize our demographic potential – if our nation of tens of millions is to survive the onslaught of change, much less prosper amid it,” he said.

“If the present administration wishes to leave a meaningful legacy, it should start building it now,” he said.

Angara chairs the Senate committee on education, arts and culture as well as the congressional commission on science, technology and engineering. -- With Christina Mendez


Pusoy: Clerico-Fascism

of the chariots still snaking down the gorge.

The charges now sent out cloud of dust billowing as the hooves of horses and chariot wheels churned the sand as they rushed towards the sea of slaves. Howling attacks from the Egyptians can now also be faintly heard. Lances and swords glittered more as hit by the rays of the sun.

“Wait.” Just a few more chariots are left skirting the gorge and then all the Egyptians would have completely left the gorge and be a whole attacking swarm on the beach. The swirling cloud has become more enormous. The howl-ing have now resonated with the clanks of chariots and the digging of horses’ hooves.

“Wait.”Finally, the last of the chariots spitted

out of the gorge. “Now,” Moses ordered his trumpeters.The pharaoh above the ridge heard the

loud blare of the trumpets. Then he saw bodies of men quiver out of the sands across the mouth of the gorge down below. The hundreds of men appeared to have buried themselves under the sands the night before. They now heaved dried wood, and grass, on a line behind the charging charioteers. Then they set the line on fire which quickly bellowed into a huge conflagration.

“Hmp!” the pharaoh smirked. But what could that fire do?

“Wait,” Moses again commanded his sea of men.

The howling of the attackers reached a near deafening crescendo. Their lances and swords are now gleaming, ready to be crimsoned with the blood of slaves. The snorting of horses can now be heard. The swarm of chariots was about to slice unto the sea of slaves.

“Now!” Moses howled at the trumpet-ers.

From atop the ridge, the pharaoh heard again a blaring of trumpets, now appearing to be more incessant and urgent. Then he saw the sea of slaves by the beach separate into two at where the head of the charioteers was charging. He also saw bodies bobbing out from parallel lines on the beach, perpendicu-lar to the sea. They must have also dug and buried themselves underneath the sands the night before. Now they have emerged, sandwiching the swarm of charioteers.

The lead charioteers could not halt im-mediately and could only have the open sea in front of them. Then the separated sea of slaves converged back to the center towards the charioteers. Those earlier buried underneath the sands also converged upon the attackers. With mal-lets, sticks, spears, tiny knives, clubs, and the like, the sea of slaves pummeled the Egyptians. With the sea in front of them, a ball of fire behind them, and the sea of slaves on their sides, the Egyptians became helpless against the onslaught in spite of their chariots, and gleaming lances and swords. Eventu-ally, the Egyptians drowned underneath the sea of slaves who converged and overwhelmed them with even just mere sticks and stones.

At the end of the day, when the tide rose, the roaring waves from the sea lapped back unto the waters Egyptian blood which turned the sea into red.

To be continued…

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