Language access a barrier to elections for communities nationwide
NeArLy 70 million Americans speak a language other than english at home. With election day less than two weeks out, this population — nearly one in four Americans — continues to face significant barriers to voting. that’s the conclusion of a new report, Language Access and Voting rights: An overview of federal, state and Local Policies, published oct. 23 by the think tank Demos.
“While a patchwork of federal, state, and local laws provides for some language assistance in elections, thousands of voters who prefer a language other than english remain without a real opportunity to cast a ballot,” the study notes.
Latinos and Asian Americans, two of the nation’s fastest growing demographic groups with high rates of Limited english Proficiency (LeP), are among those most impacted, though other groups — including Native Americans and U.s. born Latinos — are also affected, according to the report.
heALth care is suddenly front and center in the final sprint to the presidential election, and the outcome will shape the Affordable Care Act and the coverage it gives to more than 40 million people.
Besides reproductive rights, health care for most of the campaign has been an in-theshadows issue. however, recent comments from former President Donald trump and his running mate, ohio sen. JD Vance, about possible changes to the ACA have opened republicans up to heavier scrutiny. more than 1,500 doctors across the country recently released a letter calling on trump to reveal details about how he would alter the ACA, saying the information is needed so voters can make an informed decision. the letter came from the Committee to Protect health Care, a national advocacy group of physicians.
“It’s remarkable that a decade and a half after the ACA passed, we are still debating these fundamental issues,” said Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at Kff, a health information nonprofit that includes Kff health News. “Democrats want to protect people with preexisting conditions, which
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to influence outcomes in this crucial swing state. the Asian American population in the silver state represents nearly 12% of the electorate, and over 109,000 filipino Americans are eligible voters, solidifying their importance in a state often decided by narrow margins.
but claimed it was composed not of police officers but of “gangsters” and wealthy persons who liked killing.
Aided by a walking cane, Duterte attended the senate Blue ribbon subcommittee investigation wherein he also admitted “full, moral and legal responsibility” for the killings in his brutal crackdown on the drug scourge. t housands were killed when I was mayor, but they are criminals. I can make a confession now, if you want. I have a death squad. But they are not composed of police. they are gangsters,” Duterte, 79, said in his rambling and profanity-laden answers to senators who questioned his alleged state policy of ordering deadly operations against low-level drug pushers and users. his alleged death squad was composed of “gangsters” and not police officers, Duterte said, because he did not want his officers to risk suspension if they killed a drug suspect.
“Do not question my policies because I offer no apologies or excuses. I did what I had to do. I did it for my country. t he war on illegal drugs is not
mANILA — the Philippines is safer and the people are more secure than ever under President ferdinand marcos Jr., malacañang asserted on monday, october 28, contrary to claims by former President rodrigo Duterte at a senate hearing that crime has become rampant in the country.
“With due respect to former President rodrigo Duterte – there is no truth to his statement that crime remains rampant in the country,” executive secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a statement.
Bersamin said statistics from the Philippine National Police show “the complete opposite.”
In defense of his bloody war on drugs, the former president claimed at the senate Blue ribbon committee hearing on monday that criminal activities had soared since marcos took over.
“there has been a widespread decline in crime across the board,” Bersamin said. “moreover, we have achieved stability and maintained peace and order in our country without forgoing due process nor setting aside the basic human rights of any filipino.” this was the first time Duterte attended an inquiry into the bloody drug war after he stepped down. he had begged off from a similar investigation by the quad committee of the house of representatives.
mANILA — Pope francis has offered prayers for f ilipinos affected by severe tropical storm Kristine.
At s unday’s ( o ctober 27) Angelus address at the Vatican, the 87-year-old pontiff reportedly mentioned praying for the victims of Kristine.
“I am close to the population of the Philippines, struck by a powerful cyclone. may the Lord support those people, so full of faith,” the pope said, from his window overlooking st. Peter’s square. floods and landslides led to 116 casualties, 109 injured and
39 missing people, the National Disaster r isk r eduction and m anagement Council said on monday, october 28.
Kristine affected 6.7 million people or 1.6 million families in 10,147 barangays nationwide. It also displaced 980,355 people in 6,286 evacuation centers.
Damage to agriculture and infrastructure was estimated at P2.5 billion and P1.5 billion, respectively.
two more areas were placed under a state of calamity, bringing to 160 the total number of cities and municipalities that declared a state of calamity.
Caritas Philippines has appealed for food donations, potable water,
mANILA — former President rodrigo Duterte should face the full brunt of the law after he said he is taking full responsibility for the drug war and confirmed the existence of a death squad, several members of the house of representatives said on monday, october 28.
In a statement, lawmakers from the house’s “young guns” said Duterte’s admission should prompt government agencies to file cases against the former
president. During the senate blue ribbon committee hearing, Duterte said that he takes “full legal, moral responsibility” for the drug war.
Later on, he also admitted that police chiefs during his term used to be heads of death squads, adding that he created a death squad in Davao made up of gangsters that would go after criminals.
t he former president has publicly accepted responsibility for these deaths. If we truly stand by our principles of justice and
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growing influence, while recent surveys reveal a complex and evolving political stance within the community.
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Vote), 68% of filipino American voters said they would vote for Vice President Kamala harris, the Democratic nominee, and 33% said they would vote for former r epublican President Donald trump.
f ormer President Donald trump and the republican Party have launched an active campaign to attract filipino American voters in Nevada. At a recent rally in Las Vegas, trump targeted the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community with promises of economic growth, safety, and peace—priorities emphasized in messaging specifically crafted for filipino American voters.
t he Asian American Voter survey also surveyed voters on filipinos view the candidates in the context of certain policy and social issues. regarding immigration policy, filipinos led the pack with 70% saying that they could not vote for a candidate who doesn’t share their views. on racism and discrimination, 81% of filipino voters said that it was important to them that a candidate agrees with their views—the highest among other groups.
About half of all filipino voters (45%) said they’d prefer to vote for a candidate who shares their views on the Israel-Palestine war. more than half said that the economy (60%) and climate change (59%) were key issues to keep in mind when choosing a candidate.
Additionally, 61% said abortion was a key issue and 67% said crime and violence. the survey also recorded participants’ worries over the electoral process overall. filipinos were by far the most concerned group when it comes to voter fraud (44%), not having their vote count (44%), misinformation about voting location (41%) and being barred from voting (36%). moreover, filipinos were also the most concerned AAPI group in terms of misinformation about the candidates (64%), violent aftermath of the election (57%), legal challenges to the election (51%), and the possibility of violence at the polls (47%).
Drew Johnson, a republican running for Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, has taken a proactive approach to outreach, attending f ilipino community events and accepting an “honorary filipino” title. his emphasis on economic reform and border security aligns with the values of certain filipino voters, particularly those working in Nevada's tourism and service industries.
Democrats have ramped up
their efforts over the past few months. Vice President Kamala harris, whose background and policies appeal to diverse communities, has targeted filipino Americans through “Karaoke for Kamala” events, political ads in tagalog and outreach in filipino grocery stores, with a recent notable visit by former President Bill Clinton. surveys show harris's focus on health care resonates with filipino Americans in Nevada, many of whom work in healthcare roles. harris's campaign also emphasizes social security and senior care—issues that matter greatly to f ilipino American families caring for elderly relatives.
Nevada representative susie Lee, a Democrat, has also invested heavily in the filipino community, highlighting worker-focused policies and organizing f ilipino-centered events. h owever, some survey data suggests that certain f ilipino American voters are reevaluating their support due to discontent with the handling of the economy and immigration under Democratic leadership.
Notably, a growing number of
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about killing people. It is about protecting the innocent and the defenseless,” he said.
“ f or all its successes and shortcomings, the drug war was not a perfect one. I want to leave this behind to the filipino people, because I would never have another chance in the future. I – and I alone – take full, legal and moral responsibility,” Duterte added.
h e also denied allegations made by retired police colonel r oyina Garma that he implemented a cash reward system for police officers who killed drug suspects.
Duterte also denied asking Garma to recommend an Iglesia ni Cristo member in the police force to help replicate nationwide the Davao model of the drug war.
Garma begged off from monday’s hearing as she was on medical leave, according to s enate m inority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III, who presided over the hearing.
t he former president also denied ordering his Philippine National Police (PNP) com -
manders to kill a defenseless drug suspect, although he said he encouraged the police to make a suspect fight back so that “there is one less criminal to worry about.”
those he would kill himself, Duterte said, are police officers who are involved in illegal drugs and syndicates.
“In the fulfillment of duty, I told the police, I will die for you.
But if you get involved in crime, son of a b***h, I will be the one to kill you! I am unforgiving,” Duterte said in filipino.
Foul language
Duterte’s foul language did not sit well with s en. r isa h ontiveros, who zeroed in on what she called a “bombshell” admission from Duterte that he had a gangster-led death squad.
“Is it the job of a police officer to kill suspected criminals? And to urge the PNP to encourage a suspect to fight back? It is very incorrect for a police to do,” hontiveros said.
“ t here were killings, but it was not state-sponsored. there was never an official order to the police or military or agents of government to kill. I never said
filipino American voters identify as independent. recent polling indicates that independent filipino American voters prioritize economic stability and job security and may be open to aligning with candidates from either party based on these issues.
Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District, where about 20% of residents are Asian American, exemplifies the impact filipino Americans could have in close races. representative susie Lee’s margin of victory has decreased each election cycle, from a 9% lead in 2018 to only 4% in 2022. With such slim margins, filipino American voters may well decide the outcome in 2024. t he f ilipino American electorate’s growing involvement underscores a larger trend of increasing Asian American political engagement nationwide. Data from recent elections shows a 14% increase in voter turnout among Asian Americans from 2016 to 2020, making them one of the fastest-growing groups of eligible voters. filipino Americans in Nevada have an unprecedented opportunity to shape both state and national politics. n
such an order, because I am a lawyer. What I am saying is, in your fulfillment of your duty, just apply elements of self-defense,” Duterte said.
“Death squad is a very loose term to use. But for me to order to assassinate a person who is tied up? What I said was for them to encourage the criminals to fight, to encourage them to draw their guns. t hat is my instructions – encourage them to fight, so that when they fight back, you can kill them, so there won’t be any problem anymore,” he added.
“It is unacceptable for a former president to say a suspect should be killed, because we have due process,” hontiveros said.
Duterte said he only wanted suspects killed “if they fight back,” telling hontiveros: “that is my stand, and if you don’t agree with me, I’m sorry.” When h ontiveros pressed him about the structure of this death squad, Duterte evaded the question. “I am now 73, for the life of me, I cannot remember their names,” he said, misstatu PAGE 6
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community leaders at a special event in
Las Vegas on Tuesday, July 9 to launch AANHPIs for Biden-Harris. Less than a month later, Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee after President Joe Biden ended his candidacy. AJPress file photo by Robert Macabagdal
Clinton met with Fil-Am community members during a get out the vote event in Las Vegas last Oct. 22.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton with Nevada Assemblymembers Brittney Miller and Erica Mosca and community leader Rozita Lee during his visit to Las Vegas in October 2024. AJPress file photos by Robert Macabagdal
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republicans have looked to scale back federal regulation, and the byproduct is fewer protections.” the two parties’ tickets hold starkly different goals for the ACA, a sweeping law passed under former President Barack o bama that set minimum benefit standards, made more people eligible for medicaid, and ensured consumers with preexisting health conditions couldn’t be denied health coverage.
Vice President Kamala harris, who previously backed a universal health care plan, wants to expand and strengthen the health law, popularly known as obamacare. she supports making permanent temporary enhanced subsidies that lower the cost of premiums. And she’s expected to press Congress to extend medicaid coverage to more people in the 10 states that have so far not expanded the program. trump, who repeatedly tried and failed to repeal the ACA, said in the september presidential debate that he has “concepts of a plan” to replace or change the legislation. Although that sound bite became a bit of a laugh line because trump had promised an alternative health insurance plan many times during his administration and never delivered, Vance later provided more details.
h e said the next t rump administration would deregulate insurance markets — a change that some health analysts say could provide more choice but erode protections for people with preexisting conditions. he seemed to adjust his position during the vice presidential debate, saying the ACA’s protections for preexisting conditions should be left in place. such health policy changes could be advanced as part of a large tax measure in 2025, sen. tom
Cotton (r-Ark.) told NBC News. that could also open the door to changes in medicaid. Conservatives have long sought to remake the health insurance program for lowincome or disabled people from the current system, in which the federal government contributes a formula-based percentage of states’ total medicaid costs, to one that caps federal outlays through block grants or per capita funding limits.
ACA advocates say that would shift significant costs to states and force most or all states to drop the expansion of the program over time.
Democrats are trying to turn the comments into a political liability for trump, with the harris campaign running ads saying trump doesn’t
have a health plan to replace the ACA. harris’ campaign also released a 43-page report, “the trump-Vance ‘Concept’ on health Care,” asserting that her opponents would “rip away coverage from people with preexisting conditions and raise costs for millions.”
republicans were tripped up in the past when they sought unsuccessfully to repeal the ACA. Instead, the law became more popular, and the risk republicans posed to preexisting condition protections helped Democrats retake control of the house in 2018.
In a Kff poll last winter, twothirds of the public said it is very important to maintain the law’s ban on charging people with health problems more for health insurance or rejecting their coverage.
“People in this election are focused on issues that affect their family,” said robert Blendon, a professor emeritus of health policy and political analysis at harvard. “If people believe their own insurance will be affected by trump, it could matter.”
Vance, in a sept. 15 interview on NBC’s “meet the Press,” tried to minimize this impact. you want to make sure that preexisting coverage — conditions — are covered, you want to make sure that people have access to the doctors that they need, and you also want to implement some deregulatory agenda so that people can choose a health care plan that fits them,” he said.
Vance went on to say that the best way to ensure everyone is covered is to promote more choice and not put everyone in the same insurance risk pool. risk pools are fundamental to insurance. they refer to a group of people who share the burdens of health costs.
Under the ACA, enrollees are generally in the same pool regardless of their health status or preexisting conditions. this is done to control premium costs for everyone by using the lower costs incurred by healthy participants to keep in check the higher costs incurred by unhealthy participants. separating sicker people into their own pool can lead to higher costs for people with chronic health conditions, potentially putting coverage out of financial reach for them.
the harris campaign has seized on the threat, saying in its recent report that “health insurers will go back to discriminating on the basis of how healthy or unhealthy you are.”
But some ACA critics think there
are ways to separate risk pools without undermining coverage.
“Unsurprisingly, it’s been blown out of proportion for political purposes,” said theo merkel, a former trump aide who now is a senior research fellow at the Paragon health Institute, a rightleaning organization that produces health research and market-based policy proposals.
Adding short-term plans to coverage options won’t hurt the ACA marketplace and will give consumers more affordable options, said merkel, who is also a senior fellow at the manhattan Institute. the trump administration increased the maximum duration of these plans, then Biden rolled it back to four months.
People eligible for subsidies would likely buy comprehensive ACA plans because — with the financial help — they would be affordable. thus, the ACA market and its protections for preexisting conditions would continue to function, merkel said. But offering short-term plans, too, would provide a more affordable option for people who don’t qualify for subsidies and who would be more likely to buy the noncompliant plans.
h e also said that in states that allowed people to buy nonACA-compliant plans outside the exchange, the exchanges performed better than in states that prohibited it. Another option, m erkel said, is a reinsurance program similar to one that operates in Alaska. Under the plan, the state pays insurers back for covering very expensive health claims, which helps keep premiums affordable.
But advocates of the ACA say separating sick and healthy people into different insurance risk pools will make health coverage unaffordable for people with chronic conditions, and that letting people purchase short-term health plans for longer durations will backfire.
“It uninsures people when they get sick,” said Leslie Dach, executive chair of Protect our Care, which advocates for the health law. “there’s no reason to do this. It’s unconscionable and makes no economic sense. they will hide behind saying ‘we’re making it better,’ but it’s all untrue.”
harris, meanwhile, wants to preserve the temporary expanded subsidies that have helped more people get lower-priced health coverage under the ACA. these expanded subsidies that help about 20 million people will expire at the end of 2025, setting the stage for a PAGE 4
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such barriers also help explain consistently lower turnout rates among these groups, with multiple studies showing a clear link between language assistance and voter participation.
Defining language minorities from the literacy tests of the Jim Crow era to the english-only voting materials imposed by states in the modern era, language barriers have a long history of leaving voters, particularly voters of color, without adequate access to the ballots,” study author and Demos senior researcher Angelo Ancheta told spanish-language news outlet La opinión.
In 1975, Congress amended the Voting rights Act to explicitly prohibit discrimination against “language minority” groups, mandating, among other things, that state and local election officials provide written translations of ballots and election materials. the move came following Congress’ recognition of the challenge to voting faced by spanish-speaking Puerto rican voters who are U.s. citizens.
Under the amended rules, jurisdictions where more than 5% or more than 10,000 votingage citizens are limited-english proficient, are considered language minorities and are therefore covered under section 203 of the VrA. yet, Ancheta writes, the definition of what constitutes a “language minority” has remained limited, meaning “the vast majority of non-english languages that are spoken in the U.s. are categorically excluded from group-based coverage under the VrA.” that includes languages such as Arabic, Armenian, farsi, french, haitian Creole, Polish, russian, somali, and Ukrainian, among others. moreover, the VrA’s numerical benchmark excludes communities that fall just short of the 10,000 number required under the law.
one hundred five language minority groups in 30 states had relevant populations of between 7,500 and 9,999 or between 3.9 and 4.99%,” according to the study.
“for example, in Arizona’s Pinal County, Latino LeP voting-age citizens numbered 9,865, which was fewer than 150 citizens short of meeting the 10,000 benchmark, while in Virginia’s fairfax County, Korean LeP voting-age citizens numbered 9,934, which was fewer than 70 citizens short of meeting the numerical benchmark.”
Filling in the gaps the study, which examines current federal, state and local laws, notes numerous states and localities across the country have moved to fill in the gaps, providing in-language outreach literature, registration forms and sample ballots in languages not covered by the VrA. other efforts include lowering the minimum threshold, thereby expanding the number of voters receiving assistance. the battleground state of Pennsylvania earlier this month moved to make voting documents available in nine additional languages not covered by the VrA, potentially enfranchising up to 251,701 eligible Pennsylvania voters. Lawmakers in California, home to the largest number of LeP households in the country, are considering a similar bill. yet issues remain, including underinvestment as well as poor and even mistranslation leading to ballot errors in some cases, even in regions supportive of greater language access. there are also jurisdictions where “backlash against the provision of bilingual or multilingual ballots is also not unusual; criticism from many voters and public officials is often vocal and severe, even openly nativist or racist.” such attitudes have been enshrined in public policy in a
number of jurisdictions where opponents of language assistance argue that english is and should be the dominant language and that any provision of assistance undermines incentives for LeP communities to become more proficient.
An issue of ‘racial equity’
“Language access is an issue of racial equity,” Demos Director of Democracy Phi Nguyen told La opinión. “As they currently stand, federal language access laws often fail to protect voters and leave out thousands of voters of color due to their level of language proficiency.”
Among the study’s recommendations are:
– the creation of electoral materials in languages other than those required by federal law.
– Lowering thresholds for language assistance offered below federal triggers to expand the number of voters receiving assistance.
– the use of clear compliance mechanisms that are based on both sufficiently funded government policies and strong community participation.
Civic organizations and nonprofits, meanwhile, have also been active in producing inlanguage election material, including the website Guides. vote, which offers non-partisan voter information on candidate races both at the state and national level in 12 languages. the group also produces popular social media campaigns like this one that has garnered over 1 million views.
“As we have already seen in many states and localities across the country,” noted Nguyen, “enacting policies to better address the diverse linguistic needs of American voters can address inequities in ballot access and ensure our democracy works for our communities.”
(Peter Schurmann/Ethnic Media Services)
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hygiene kits and other relief supplies.
Bishops in the hardest-hit Bicol region had also appealed for aid as many families remained in evacuation centers.
Caritas m anila executive director Anton Pascual reported they have donated an initial P1.2 million to six dioceses in Bicol, namely the Archdiocese of Caceres in Camarines sur and the Dioceses of Libmanan, Legazpi, Daet, Virac and sorsogon.
Pascual said they are preparing to send assistance to affected dioceses in southern Luzon and Central Luzon, as well as donations to help repair churches.
Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera reportedly asked for prayers and help in Batangas. In a situation report, the Lipa Archdiocesan s ocial Action Commission said 43 people died and 22 are missing in the province.
m eanwhile, three Philippine Postal Corp. trucks are being utilized by the o ffice of Civil Defense (oCD) to deliver essential supplies to communities in Bicol.
two trucks carried 720 shelter tarpaulins and a third truck was stocked with 3,500 hygiene kits.
Humanitarian aid
In Pampanga, the police regional office on s aturday, october 26 deployed 62 personnel – specializing in search, rescue and retrieval operations – to provide humanitarian assistance to communities in the Bicol region affected by Kristine.
the Police regional office 3 also sent essential relief supplies.
“In times like these, extending
help to the hardest-hit communities is vital. t his mission is made possible with the strong support of the oCD, whose resources have been instrumental in enabling our response,” said Pro3 director Brig. Gen. redrigo maranan.
Mental health
Aside from leptospirosis, the Department of health (Doh) is monitoring cases of stress and other mental conditions among those affected by Kristine.
“In evacuation centers, it is important to give assurances and have a few minutes of conversation with people,” health Assistant secretary Alberto Domingo said.
At monday’s public briefing, Domingo said the Code Blue alert is still in effect in the Ilocos region, Cagayan Valley and Bicol region.
Code Blue, he said, means around-the-clock monitoring and field reports so that immediate action can be undertaken if necessary.
t he D oh has deployed two augmentation teams to Bicol, he said. All Doh-run hospitals are operational.
the agency has not monitored an increase in illnesses in evacuation centers.
New underwear
Almost a week into their ordeal, evacuees affected by Kristine have one common request: underwear.
former Vice President Leni robredo, who is leading relief efforts in her hometown Naga, shared the appeal of evacuees after she visited the city’s largest evacuation center on sunday.
Angat Buhay, the nongovernment organization that
r obredo founded, started accepting donations of new underwear to support victims.
New underwear may be dropped off at Angat Buhay’s headquarters in Quezon City and Naga City.
Angat Buhay executive director raffy magno also appealed for canned goods, which will be donated to evacuees in Bicol.
According to Angat Buhay, it has provided relief goods, hygiene kits and hot meals to over 95,000 families and people.
As of monday, the organization received in-kind donations worth almost P26 million and raised more than P34 million in cash donations.
meanwhile, 604 families from Barangays mabolo and triangulo received 5,040 gallons of purified water, which came from the water purification system of the metropolitan manila Development Authority.
the oCD has deployed its rapid deployment team to Naga to oversee the distribution of relief goods.
o CD Assistant s ecretary hernando Caraig Jr. attended a briefing with President marcos in Naga.
PNR restores routes t he Philippine National railways (PNr) has restored its route in Laguna and Quezon, which were battered by Kristine. t he state-owned railway reopened the Lucena-CalambaLucena route on monday.
PN r routes in Bicol remain closed. (With reports from ric
Pia Lee-Brago, Ghio ong)
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m alacañang, meanwhile, also slammed Duterte for citing “outdated” facts about a drug raid in san miguel, manila, where the Palace is situated.
Duterte was apparently referring to the arrest of a suspected drug pusher at a residential area in m alacañang complex in s an miguel.
further, the incident which the former president cited – of a drug raid in san miguel, manila – is based on outdated information,” Bersamin said.
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pitched battle in Congress between republicans who want to let them run out and Democrats who say they should be made permanent. Democrats in s eptember introduced a bill to make them permanent. one challenge: the Congressional Budget o ffice estimated doing so would increase the federal deficit by more than $330 billion over 10 years. In the end, the ability of either candidate to significantly grow or change the ACA rests with Congress. Polls suggest r epublicans are in a good position to take control of the senate, with the outcome in the house more up in the air. the margins, however, will likely be tight. In any case, many initiatives, such as expanding or restricting short-term health plans, also can be advanced with executive orders and regulations, as both trump and Biden have done. (Stephanie Armour/KFF Health news)
“In that case, one suspect was arrested, drug paraphernalia was seized and his partner is now being pursued by law enforcement,” he said.
“All of this shows that our country
is safer, our people more secure and our future more assured than ever before under the stewardship of President ferdinand marcos Jr.,” Bersamin, a former chief justice, said. marcos had said his government would not hand over Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC), which is investigating the previous administration’s alleged atrocities in its war on drugs. Make Duterte pay Commenting on Duterte’s admission of full responsibility for thousands of extrajudicial killings during his administration, house members said the former president should be made to face “the full force of the law and go to jail.” for deputy majority leader and tingog party-list rep. Jude Acidre,
Duterte’s admission “leaves no room for leniency.” “ t he former president has publicly accepted responsibility for these deaths ... If we truly stand by our principles of justice and the rule of law, then mr. Duterte must be held accountable. he must go to jail for these eJKs. this is not about politics; it’s about justice,” he said. Duterte admitted the existence of the death squad and accepted full responsibility for thousands of killings in his drug war at monday’s first hearing by the senate Blue r ibbon sub-committee on the issue.
Acidre emphasized that no one, “especially those in positions of power, should be immune from legal consequences.”
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I grew up in a middle class household, and I remember my mother’s sacrifices and the long hours she spent to make things work for our family. As president, I will build an o pportunity e conomy where every American has the opportunity to own a home, to build wealth, to start a business. I will cut taxes for 100 million Americans, hold companies accountable for price gouging on food and groceries, and work to lower the costs of essentials.
I will build three million affordable homes and provide up to $25,000 in down payment assistance to firsttime homebuyers. I know what homeownership means to the American people, not to mention what it meant to my mother. We were renters growing up, and she saved up for years to buy our first home. she was so excited when that day came, and I want all Americans with dreams of achieving homeownership to feel that same excitement. small businesses and filipino American entrepreneurs are the engines of our economy, and I will support these essential businesses by boosting access to capital and increasing the startup expense deduction 10fold, from $5,000 to $50,000. f ilipino Americans are also at the heart of our healthcare system. I will protect the Affordable Care Act, which has reduced the uninsured rate among Asian Americans to record lows. President Biden and I worked to lower the price of prescription drugs and cap the cost of insulin at $35 for seniors, and I will go further to reduce costs for all Americans. m y plan will also strengthen medicare to cover home care for seniors, easing the financial and emotional burden many filipino Americans face when caring for their elders. I took care of my mother when she was sick with cancer—I know that caregiving is about dignity.
I have spent my career fighting crime, and as Vice President, I have helped to secure $15 billion for law enforcement and public safety and enact landmark legislation to combat anti-Asian
“ During Filipino American History Month, we honor the ways Filipinos and Filipino Americans have helped bring our nation closer to fulfilling the promise of America. In a democracy, while we can hold on to it, our vote is the power that each of us as an individual has. It is an extraordinary power, and we will not give it away.”
hate crimes. While Donald trump’s failures during the pandemic put filipino American health care workers at risk and fueled anti-Asian violence, I will work to keep you safe, including from gun violence. our safety is also dependent on fixing our broken immigration system. I will sign the bipartisan border security bill that trump sabotaged, and I reject the false choice between securing our border and creating a system of immigration that is orderly and humane. We can and must do both. finally, I will work to strengthen America’s global leadership. While trump cozied up to dictators and tyrants, I have traveled to 21 countries, met with more than 150 world leaders to advance our interests, and deep-
PAUNAWA SA MGA BOTANTE TUNGKOL SA PAGSASARA NG PAGPAPAREHISTRO PARA SA PANGKALAHATANG HALALAN MAGAGANAP SA MARTES, NOBYEMBRE 5, 2024 ANG PAUNAWANG ITO AY NAGBIBIGAY NG KAALAMAN na si, Lorena S. Portillo, Tagapagrehistro ng mga Botante ng Lalawigan ng Clark, Nevada, ay magsasagawa ng pagpaparehistro ng mga kwalipikadong botante para sa Pangkalahatang Halalan na magaganap sa Martes, Nobyembre 5, 2024. Sinumang kwalipikadong botante na ang pangalan ay hindi nakalista sa opisyal na talaan ng mga rehistradong botante ay maaaring mag-aplay para sa pagpaparehistro sa pamamagitan ng koreo, personal, online, o sa pamamagitan ng pagpaparehistro sa parehong araw sa paraang aprubado ng batas ayon sa mga takdang petsa na nakalista sa ibaba. (NRS 293.3568, 293.560, 293.565, 293.5832, 293.5837, 293.5842, 293.5852)
Ang mga huling araw para magparehistro sa unang pagkakataon o i-update ang iyong kasalukuyang pagpaparehistro ng botante sa pamamagitan ng koreo o online para sa Nobyembre 5, 2024, Pangkalahatang Halalan at upang makakuha pa ng balota sa pamamagitan ng koreo ay nasa ibaba. Pagkatapos ng mga petsang iyon, ang mga botante na nais magparehistro sa unang pagkakataon, o gumawa ng mga pagbabago sa kanilang umiiral na impormasyon sa pagpaparehistro ay kailangang gawin ito sa pamamagitan ng proseso ng pagpaparehistro sa parehong araw, alinman sa online o sa personal (sa lugar ng Maagang Pagboto o sa Sentro ng Pagboto sa Araw ng Halalan). Ang mga bagong nagparehistro ay kinakailangang bumoto ng probisyonal na balota nang personal sa anumang Lugar ng Maagang Pagboto o sa anumang Sentro ng Pagboto sa Araw ng Halalan. Lubos naming hinihikayat ang lahat ng kwalipikadong botante na magparehistro
ened our ties with the Philippines. In my visits to manila and Palawan, I strengthened our economic and investment ties, reaffirmed our mutual defense commitments, and reiterated our commitment to upholding international rules and norms in the south China sea and around the world. t his election, the stakes could not be higher. Donald trump intends to “terminate” the Affordable Care Act, strip away health care protections from millions, and raise drug prices. his policies would cause inflation to skyrocket, lead to a recession by mid-2025, and increase costs for families by nearly $4,000 a year. h e and his allies would devastate the middle class and cut s ocial security and medicare.
Donald trump is an unserious man, but the consequences of him ever getting back into the White h ouse are brutally serious. trump has vowed to be a dictator on “day one,” and speaks openly about using the military against Americans. his own national security officials warn he is unhinged and unstable, and out for unchecked power. Consider what he intends to do if we give him power again, especially after the U. s s upreme Court ruled he would be immune from criminal prosecution. he would wield the powers of the presidency not to improve your life, not to strengthen our nation, but to serve himself. It is time to turn the page on the chaos and divisiveness of trump. America is ready to chart a new way forward.
Duterte admits death squad...
ing his age.
But Duterte tagged the high-ranking police officials in attendance at the hearing as “commanders” of his death squad because they had served as Davao City police chiefs. he was referring to s en. r onald dela rosa, retired general Vicente Danao and former Dangerous Drugs Board chairman Catalino Cuy.
“I think he is just joking,” Danao said when asked about being a Davao death squad commander.
former senator Leila de Lima
his nephew in 2017. Delos s antos, now a field coordinator for the churchbased rehabilitation program Paghilom, attended the hearing to represent the victims of Duterte’s anti-narcotics crackdown.
During f ilipino American h istory m onth, we honor the ways f ilipinos and f ilipino Americans have helped bring our nation closer to fulfilling the promise of America. In a democracy, while we can hold on to it, our vote is the power that each of us as an individual has. It is an extraordinary power, and we will not give it away. I will always fight for the American people. And together, we will build a brighter future for our nation.
* * * The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.
* * * Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States.
ciple proportionally on the use of force purposely to contain or stop the unlawful aggression of the offender, this may include arrest, capture, surrender or other action to subdue the suspect.”
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– detained for over six years on drug charges that were later dismissed – said Duterte’s admission only confirmed the existence of the death squad, which she had also investigated when she was human rights chair.
De Lima’s take De Lima sat on the same table with Duterte, separated only by a chair occupied by former Philippine Drug e nforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino.
“We all heard from the horse’s mouth that there are indeed death squads, and pointed to certain former Davao police chiefs. this is all clear about the death squad, to liquidate suspected criminals,” De Lima said.
“Inducing or encouraging people to kill, directly or indirectly, is not part of a duty of an executive official, whether mayor or president. It is clearly the Davao death squad,” she added.
Confronted by his critics, Duterte dared them to file a case against him in court, so he could take responsibility.
m ine and mine alone. Investigate me. Not the police,” Duterte said.
the former president apologized if he had appeared “rude” in his demeanor at the Blue ribbon subcommittee hearing.
“I really am rude and shameless. But I do have some decency. I just want to express my anger at criminals!” Duterte said, banging his hand on the table.
Duterte and his former PNP chief Dela r osa are facing an International Criminal Court investigation for crimes against humanity in the drug war deaths. Also at monday’s hearing was an uncle of teenager Kian delos santos, a victim of extrajudicial killling. r andy delos s antos confronted senators allied with Duterte about their support for the violent drug war that killed
“We were able to prove in court that Kian was killed by police,” Delos s antos said, referring to Caloocan police officers Arnel oares, Jeremias Pereda and Jerwin Cruz, who killed Kian in a staged police operation in August 2017. Delos santos confronted Dela rosa about falsely tagging Kian as a “drug runner” when he was PNP chief.
Kian’s uncle also confronted sen. robin Padilla, saying the latter’s mother is his fellow Jehovah’s Witness follower.
“ you may have questions about Kian’s character. But he was not selling drugs. he was innocent. he was studying at a private school,” Delos s antos said of Kian, who was heard by witnesses crying for help, saying he still had an exam to prepare for.
Dela rosa expressed condolences to Kian’s uncle, saying that the 17-year-old was only tagged in illegal drugs according to police because the store he was minding had apparently been used as a trading post for drug pushers and users.
“We may have won at the trial court, but we have yet to receive the damages. We have yet to attain full justice,” Delos santos said.
At the hearing, three former PNP chiefs clarified that the words “negate” and “neutralize,” which appeared in police circulars issued by Dela rosa, did not mean killing as insinuated by some groups.
‘Negate and neutralize’
Lawyer Chel Diokno, one of the resource persons, raised the issue of the PNP’s use of the terms which, he said, some police officers apparently defined as killing.
Dela r osa disagreed with Diokno and instead asked his fellow former PNP chiefs, retired generals Archie Gamboa, Debold sinas and Danao, how they defined “negate and neutralize.”
Dela rosa, citing a 2021 police operational manual, said “police meaning of neutralization, a police intervention in strict accord with the use of force continuum and/or prin -
But Diokno said the operational manual came years after Dela rosa’s circular, where the terms negate and neutralize were used.
meanwhile, quad comm leaders dismissed as “lies” the allegations that they coerced a police official to support testimony related to the controversial reward system in the drug war. Police Col. h ector Grijaldo said at the senate hearing that he was “forced” by quad comm co-chairs representatives Dan f ernandez and Bienvenido Abante Jr. on o ct. 22 to allegedly sign an affidavit backing claims by Garma on the alleged reward system.
Grijaldo alleged he felt “corrupted to make that statement” under pressure from the lawmakers.
fernandez called Grijaldo’s account “lies of the highest level” and an attempt to undermine the quad comm’s ongoing investigation.
“this is their way to discredit the quad committee, but the truth will bail us out. Nothing will prevent us from pursuing justice for all the lives lost,” fernandez said.
f ernandez explained that Garma herself had suggested Grijaldo’s involvement, believing he had knowledge of the alleged reward system.
Abante also denied Grijaldo’s accusation. “there is no truth to the accusations that I forced anyone to sign any affidavit in exchange for favors or the possibility of promotions,” Abante, who chairs the house committee on human rights, said. following Grijaldo’s testimony, Duterte announced during the s enate hearing that he would file a “subornation of perjury” case against fernandez. “Carry on; nothing will prevent us from pursuing the truth of all the killings,” fernandez said.
“In the end, we believe the truth will come out, and those responsible will ultimately be held accountable for these heinous crimes against our people,” Abante said. (With reports from Delon Porcalla, Diana Lhyd Suelto, Emmanuel Tupas)
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 10, 2024.
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Waiting for indictment
Finally facing a congressional investigation, former President Rodrigo Duterte delivered a mouthful on Monday, October 28, refusing to leave the Senate even after spending eight hours before the Blue Ribbon subcommittee.
Duterte’s main message was that he was taking full legal and moral responsibility for the policy pursued during his presidency in dealing with the illegal drug scourge, which led to the killing of over 6,000 drug suspects in law enforcement operations. human rights groups say the actual number of fatalities, including those killed apparently by vigilantes, could reach around 20,000.
Editorial
former senator Leila de Lima, who attended the Blue ribbon hearing, had investigated Duterte over the Davao Death squad when she was chair of the Commission on human r ights and later the secretary of justice. Asked by sen. Jinggoy estrada why she did not press criminal charges against Duterte in her previous official capacities, she said witnesses were fearful to come out and there was “no real evidence yet at my disposal.”
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the former president was unapologetic, saying, “I did what I had to do… I did it for my country.” he shielded the Philippine National Police from blame, even when he admitted having a “death squad” that he said was composed of “gangsters” and wealthy civilians who wanted to kill criminals when he was mayor of Davao City. Pressed to identify the death squad members, he said at age 73, his memory fails him. “thousands” were killed in Davao at the time, he said, but they were criminals.
Duterte, however, along with his aide-turnedsenator Bong Go, denied maintaining a cash reward system for police officers who killed drug suspects. Duterte dismissed as a “liar” the source of this story, former Philippine Charity sweepstakes office general manager royina Garma, a retired police colonel.
Duterte’s testimony on monday, as noted by sen. risa hontiveros, could bolster criminal charges against him related to his bloody war on drugs. having lost his presidential immunity from criminal prosecution, Duterte can now be indicted and tried. t he m arcos administration has maintained that the International Criminal Court, which is investigating Duterte and several of his former officials for possible murder as a crime against humanity, need not exercise jurisdiction over the Philippines because the pillars of justice in the country are working. the marcos administration can prove this by pursuing cases in court against Duterte and his former officials. It can be done parallel to the ICC probe, and it will be a test of the strength of the Philippine criminal justice system. (Philstar.com)
Testing America’s political stability
If the United states can hold peaceful, orderly elections on Nov. 5 and inaugurate a new president without prolonged legal or political battles, it will mark a major success for American democratic institutions. such an outcome would send a powerful message to the world: that free elections, even in highly polarized climates, remain a credible source of political legitimacy. Political legitimacy is the foundation of strong institutions, and strong institutions are the barriers that prevent autocrats from hijacking democracy.
Unfortunately, this scenario seems increasingly uncertain as America gears up for what could be its most consequential
presidential race in history. the final national poll from The New York Times and siena College shows Democratic candidate Kamala harris and republican candidate Donald trump tied at 48 percent of the popular vote. this seems to leave just 4 percent of American voters with the power to decide the next president.
t he U s electoral system is complex. the presidency isn’t awarded to the candidate with the most popular votes nationwide but to the one who secures the majority of the electoral College votes from the 50 states. In most states, the candidate who wins the popular vote claims all that state’s electoral votes. this winner-take-all rule applies everywhere except in maine and Nebraska, where electoral votes are partly distributed based on congressional district results.
h istorically, “blue” states vote Democratic, while “red” states tend to go r epublican. h owever, about six or seven states, known as “battleground” or “swing” states, can vote either way, ultimately determining the election outcome. Key among these are states with large electoral votes: Pennsylvania (19), North Carolina (16), Georgia (16), michigan (15), Arizona (11), and Wisconsin (10). the electoral College has 538 votes, and a candidate needs a majority of 270 to win. this system can create situations where a candidate wins the nationwide popular vote but loses the electoral count—as happened in 2016 when hillary Clinton lost to Donald trump. It’s not surprising therefore that in the last few weeks of the current presidential campaign, Kamala h arris and Donald
Rody holds court
t he stories emerging from the congressional probes on the drug war are more terrifying than halloween ghost stories.
Now, is the nation horrified enough to act so that the atrocities won’t happen again?
there’s no guarantee that there won’t be a repeat, even if the alleged perpetrators are put behind bars. Unless one point that r odrigo Duterte raised in his much-awaited appearance at the senate is addressed: slow justice. this slow pace, and the overall weakness of the criminal justice system, make people feel unsafe and so frustrated with lawlessness that they are willing to accept short cuts to justice. election results and surveys consistently show a level of public support for anti-crime hardliners that would frustrate human rights advocates.
t he maiden hearing of the senate Blue ribbon subcommittee produced several bombshells – some volunteered by an unapologetic Duterte himself – that could bolster efforts to indict him and his minions for crimes against humanity.
But he also used the hearing to remind the nation of his life’s advocacy, for which filipinos gave him a landslide victory in 2016: the justice system is broken, so he will just go around it and get rid of criminal elements. there’s a segment of the population that agrees with him when he argues that you can’t play nice with the
lowlifes; you just have to exterminate them. there are cops who genuinely support such short cuts to justice. In police offices, you hear personnel grumbling about the hassle of having to spend half a day to attend a court hearing as a prosecution witness. for a single case, they grouse, their presence in court could be required over 20 years, and this is no exaggeration. so why not just get rid of the offender for good, AsAP? the world will then be a safer place – this hardliner’s message resonates. It appeals to the basic human need for personal safety, which is ranked in importance next to the basic physiological needs for food, water and shelter.
* * * h ave you missed Duterte’s profanity-laden diatribes? If you haven’t, it looks like he did. Arriving at around 10 a.m. on monday, october 28 at the senate, the former president fielded questions from the Blue ribbon subcommittee for hours. By past 6 p.m., he still wasn’t done, saying there were many points he had not yet explained. surely he knew the comical impact of his refusing to leave the Blue r ibbon stage. When his supporters in the chamber finally managed to drag him away, he held a press conference. Duterte was holding court again, before a national audience, and clearly enjoying himself, ignoring sen. risa hontiveros’ request for him to refrain from filling the senate with the PI that peppered his statements. In vintage Digong, he apologized while saying it was in his
nature to be “bastos” and “walanghiya” – and then proceeded to continue using his favorite profanity throughout the rest of his testimony. maybe he wouldn’t have been president, he said, if he weren’t rude and shameless, and he was just showing his rage toward criminals.
hontiveros was not the only one who was reminded of Duterte’s meandering late-night briefings at the height of the CoVID lockdowns; she told him that his senate appearance was not such a briefing. still, Duterte would have none of it.
you can see why he preferred to face the senate while snubbing the quad comm hearings at the house of representatives. With help from his supporters in the chamber – and they weren’t just ronald dela rosa and Bong Go –Duterte turned the Blue ribbon hearing into a bully pulpit. his appearance at the senate should make his political foes at the house think twice about impeaching his daughter, Vice President s ara Duterte, and handing her over to the senate for trial.
t he Blue r ibbon did obtain some gems: Duterte admitted that he organized a death squad in Davao City. But the details of several of his statements were inconsistent with those provided by persons who have given statements to the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the bombshells dropped by several of his former officials who have faced the quad comm. sen. Koko Pimentel, who chairs the Blue ribbon subcommittee, said the transcripts of the pro-
trump and their major celebrity endorsers—for example, former president Barack o bama for harris and the multibillionaire e lon m usk for trump—have focused their campaign efforts on the battleground or swing states. In the final Nyt-siena College poll, harris leads by less than 1 percentage point in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and michigan. trump holds a similarly narrow lead in North Carolina, Georgia, and Arizona. t hese tight margins underscore how the winnertake-all rule can make even the smallest fraction of votes pivotal. In 2020, Biden narrowly won Georgia with 49.47 percent of the popular vote to trump’s 49.24 percent—a margin of just 0.23 percent or 11,779 votes. the margin in Georgia was so close that Georgia’s secretary of state Brad raffensperger ordered a hand recount, which confirmed
Biden’s win. Nevertheless, trump leaned heavily on raffensperger to “find” the 11,780 votes he needed to win. to his lasting credit, raffensperger stood firm.
Until the final moments of the 2020 electoral process, trump pressured then-Vice President m ike Pence, who oversaw the congressional certification of electoral votes, not to certify Biden’s win. t he events culminating in the Jan. 6 Capitol assault by trump supporters remain fresh in Americans’ minds. trump has yet to acknowledge his 2020 loss.
As though to test, once and for all, the limits of America’s deeply fractured politics, this year’s election pits one of the most racist and misogynistic of America’s politicians against an American woman of s outh Indian and African-Jamaican ancestry. few candidates could
be more different in personality, demeanor, and background than trump and harris. this rare matchup brings to the fore the issues that have polarized Americans in recent years: immigration policy, abortion and women’s rights, racial equality, wealth distribution, the role of the state, and the autonomy of government institutions, particularly law enforcement and the judiciary. t he choice American voters make on Nov. 5 will definitely shape not only their future but also America’s role on the world stage. (inquirer.net)
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ceedings would be made available to the public and can be accessed by anyone. those who need the transcripts in any court proceedings can get these certified by the senate, he said. f acing “ s torycon” on o ne News, Pimentel expressed hope that foreign probers – referring to the ICC – won’t beat Philippine prosecutors in using the transcripts.
* * * Duterte’s defense of his brutal approach to the illegal drug problem was not new. We heard it throughout his six years in office, and he won the presidency by a landslide on such a platform.
In his early days as president, he sat down with The STAr at m alacañang for a long chat, during which he explained his approach to the drug problem. It was much like what he said at the senate last monday.
he told us what I’ve also learned from covering the crime and judiciary beats. having worked for years as a prosecutor, local chief executive and congressman, he said he found it tough to pin down people for drug trafficking. they have to be caught in the act – meaning they have the drugs in their possession and they are selling it. or else there is material evidence such as surveillance camera recordings of the act of trafficking, with witnesses providing testimony against the drug kingpin. even when there are sufficient witnesses and material evidence, the case could languish for years in the courts, during which witnesses could be murdered and corrupt judges paid to dismiss the case.
“If you file a case, it will take years,” Duterte told the senate subcommittee, while stressing
that he is not denigrating democratic institutions. there are filipinos who will agree with him. such arguments cannot justify the execution of thousands whose guilt has not yet been established. Keeping people safe cannot come at such a steep cost. But these are issues that must be sufficiently addressed, if we don’t want a repeat of the mass killings carried out in the name of law enforcement. Unless this is done, even if Duterte and the enforcers of his drug war are put away for life, we are likely to see another politician promising his brand of justice rising to high office. (Philstar.com) * * *
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Philippines, US, Japan hold talks to counter economic coercion
by cristina chi Philstar.com
mANILA — the Philippines renewed talks with the United states and Japan on working together to shield their economies from foreign countries' coercive economic practices.
Delegates of the three countries held an "informal trilateral discussion" in manila on october 25 to reinforce their joint stance against the issue during the first Japan-U.s.Philippines summit in April.
the trilateral meeting stressed the need for each country to build economic resilience and raise awareness on potential foreign tactics and practices of coercion. economic coercion refers to a nation's weaponization of economic tools, such as trade restrictions, targeted sanctions or aid cuts, to pressure another country into political concessions.
the statement on the trilateral meeting did not identify the country or countries that pose a threat via economic coercion, but Washington has regularly raised the issue of China's coercive tactics as a matter of national security with its allies in the region.
"the participants shared their concern over and strong opposition to economic coercion and a commitment to building economic resilience," the U.s state Department said in a statement on october 25.
they also affirmed that the three countries intend to cooperate to raise awareness of this issue among the international community and enhance their resilience to and response capabilities to potential economic coercion," it added. the discussion was chaired by ma. Corazon halili-Dichosa, executive director for Industry Development services at the Board of Investments in the Philippines.
What went before During their first trilateral talks in April, the Philippines, U.s. and Japan issued a joint statement expressing their objection to economic coercion and willingness to deepen their cooperation in fighting the practice.
A month before that, the Chinese embassy in manila called out the Philippine ambassador to the United states Jose manuel romualdez for claiming China could use trade restrictions to pressure the Philippines over the south China sea dispute, saying his statement was "deplorable" and "in ignorance of basic facts." the embassy, in its statement in march, said China's economic relations with the Philippines has brought "tremendous benefits to both countries" and that the accusation is forms part of a "malicious smear campaign against China."
Without singling out the United states, the embassy said: "Who invented 'economic coercion'? Where did it originate? Who
weaponizes economic power and gets addicted to sanctions? the questions are self-explanatory." the U.s. and five other countries — Australia, Britain, Canada, Japan and New Zealand — issued a joint declaration in 2023 that they oppose the use of trade-related economic coercion to force or influence nations into complying with third-party countries' demands. the U.s. has also been accused by Chinese officials of using economic coercion to achieve its aims through its imposition of sanctions on entities and individuals.
A Washington Post investigation in July found the U.s. has imposed three times as many sanctions as any other country or international body, affecting a third of all nations with some form of financial penalty on individuals or organizations. for instance, under trump, the U.s. in 2017 imposed severe sanctions on Venezuela with the goal of ousting Nicolás maduro's regime in support of the opposition. these sanctions targeted the oil industry and key officials, aiming to cut off revenue and pressure maduro to step down. Instead, the sanctions worsened Venezuela's economic collapse, causing severe shortages of food, medicine, and fuel, leading to hyperinflation, widespread poverty, and a mass exodus of Venezuelans seeking refuge abroad. n
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“Duterte’s words have given the justice system a clear mandate to act ... As public servants, our duty is to uphold justice – not to shield individuals. Duterte must face the legal consequences for his actions,” he said. the wheels of justice must take its due course. Charges must then be filed and, if proven guilty, rodrigo Duterte must go to jail,” the house deputy majority leader asserted.
“We must not set this evidence aside, or keep a blind eye to violations of our laws that were made as state policy,” he pointed out. the Philippines is not a ‘no man’s land’ where there are no laws and accountabilities. We are a democratic country run by a rule of law, which is the very basic foundation of our government,” Acidre maintained.
“the problem in the drug war of the previous administration is very clear: instead of being fair and just, the policy became harsh and bloody. this policy violated human rights under our 1987 Constitution,” he said.
“the result: we veered away from the path to justice, and this policy claimed the innocent lives of our people, including young ones,” Acidre said. “the problem lies in the implementation of the policy of the past administration’s war against drugs.”
h ouse assistant majority leader and Zambales rep. Jay Khonghun echoed Acidre’s stance, calling Duterte’s admission a “pivotal moment” that offers an opportunity for the nation to reaffirm its commitment to the rule of law. this is a critical time for our institutions to show their strength by pursuing the legal accountability that so many families have waited for,” he added. for her part, house assistant majority leader and Nueva ecija rep. mika suansin g highlighted the role of government institutions in ensuring that justice is upheld.
our judiciary and investigative bodies now have a duty to act on this admission... the former
president’s own words must be met with a serious response. for too long, victims of eJKs have waited for answers,” suansing said.
Cagayan de o ro City r ep. Lordan suan, for her part, called on the Department of Justice and the office of the ombudsman to initiate a full investigation.
“We cannot ignore such an admission,” suansing stressed. “ t hese institutions must act decisively and transparently to restore faith in our justice system.” r ep. m ohamad Khalid Dimaporo (Lanao del Norte first district) said Duterte’s admission “should galvanize us to reinforce our commitment to justice and human rights.”
“We owe it to the victims and to the filipino people to prove that our institutions can and will deliver justice,” Dimaporo, chairman of the house committee on muslim affairs, stressed.
DOJ, ombudsman r ep. Bienvenido Abante Jr., chairman of the house committee on human rights and one of the leaders of the quad committee, said prosecutors from the office of the o mbudsman and the Department of Justice should look into the criminal liability of Duterte, who owned up to killings and human rights violations during his term.
former President Duterte’s admission should be taken seriously by both Philippine authorities and the international community. this is a crucial opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to human rights, justice and the rule of law,” Abante said.
“the legal basis is there. We owe it to the victims and the filipino people to pursue justice without fear or favor,” he said.
he said Justice secretary Jesus Crispin remulla and ombudsman s amuel m artires should look deeper into Duterte’s admission.
“the house quad comm has already unearthed evidence and testimony that bolstered allegations that the victims of the war on drugs were innocent, that they were victims of a relentless campaign waged by no less than m alacañang, and had its full
Roque included in trafficking raps tied to raided POGO
by Jane bautiSta Inquirer.net
mANILA — former Presidential spokesperson harry roque is now implicated in the qualified human trafficking case against Cassandra Li ong and several others concerning the alleged illegal activities of the Philippine offshore gaming operator (PoGo) hub Lucky south 99 Corp.
In a 15-page supplemental complaint affidavit filed on monday, october 28, the Presidential Anti-organized Crime Commission (PAoCC) and the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group added roque, Lucky south 99 Corp., Whirlwind Corp., mercides Peralta macabasa and Ley tan as respondents in the initial complaint filed on sept. 10 against those involved in the illegal PoGo in Porac, Pampanga, which was raided earlier in June.
Deputy City Prosecutor Darwin Cañete told reporters that roque was included due to his “active participation in the furtherance of the illegal activity” of Lucky south 99.
Based on the complaint, roque was listed as the legal officer of Lucky south 99 in the application of the PoGo hub for the renewal of its permit with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
‘Something not right’ “respondent roque offered his legal services to Lucky south
99 despite having claimed that he only lawyered for Whirlwind in an ejectment case, but the organizational structure of Lucky south 99 and his activities speak otherwise,” the document read in part. It noted that roque “benefited from the fruits of the trafficking in persons operations” and other illegal activities in the PoGo hubs but chose to keep silent about it.
“As an officer of Lucky south 99, respondent roque knows that there is something not right about what is happening inside the compound, and he intentionally withheld such information from the police or from any law enforcement agents,” the complaint said.
Cañete pointed out that testimony from Pagcor Assistant Vice President Jessa marie fernandez on July 26, 2022, stated that roque and Cassandra ong went to their office and that roque “made several follow-ups with her on the status of the renewal of the gambling license of Lucky south.” so, combined together based on the investigation of PAoCC, officers and people who have something to do with the corporation should be made to answer and are supposed to explain their respective activities with respect to the human trafficking activities of Lucky south,” the prosecutor said.
‘Trumped-up charge’ In a statement posted on
his facebook page, roque said the complaint filed with the Department of Justice was “nothing but a trumped-up charge.”
“It took PAoCC four months after the raid in Porac, Pampanga, to get witnesses to agree in concocting lies for the sake of implicating me … they had no evidence linking me against PoGos and obviously manufactured some now just to implicate me,” roque said. however, according to Cañete, the complaint filed is an opportunity for the former official to clear his name and submit contravening evidence. meanwhile, tan, who was also named as a new respondent, allegedly cooperated in the trafficking and other illegal activities of the PoGo by becoming the head of the accounting department, as evidenced by the organizational chart that Lucky south submitted to Pagcor. In her capacity, tan “enabled” the corporation to commit human trafficking, Cañete said.
“you make companies like this appear legitimate. you protect the facade of the corporation as a legitimate organization doing ordinary things when, in fact, they were committing human trafficking, so her participation is essential in sustaining the appearance as in the preparation of books and accounts,” he added. n
Comelec sees up to 5M new voters for 2025
by William Depasupil ManilaTimes.net
the number of registered voters in the 2025 midterm polls is likely to increase by 4 million to 5 million or a leap to between 70 million and 71 million from 66 million in 2022, the Commission on elections (Comelec) said.
Comelec Chairman George erwin Garcia said over the weekend that based on reports from 93 percent of the election officers nationwide, as of october 26, the number of registered voters stands at 68,571,499.
Garcia said they were still waiting for the figures from overseas voters and the Bangsamoro region in muslim mindanao (BArmm). the overseas voters and Bangsamoro are not yet there. [once the numbers are in], the total would reach around 70 to 71 million," the poll chief added.
Also, Garcia said that printing of ballots will start before the end of the year, and the number should correspond to the total registered voters.
"It will be one ballot per person. Unlike in the past, there will always be excess ballots. But now, there will be no excess ballots that will be printed," he added.
Garcia also assured the public of complete transparency in the printing of ballots at the National Printing office in Quezon City. from day one, the printing of the test ballots, up to the last when we are to ship them, everybody will be present to see for themselves how we are going
to print and prepare the most important document in an election," he said. At the end of the voter registration period, Comelec records showed 6,442,112 applied for registration. of the number, more than three million were new voters, including more or less 100,000 reactivated. Garcia, however, said that 5.3 million deactivated voters failed to reactivate their status.
Voters are placed on the deactivated list if they fail to vote in two successive elections. one is also removed from the list because of a court decision and because of death, among other reasons. n
Solons on Duterte’s drug war revelations...
would kill you now,” Duterte said.
blessings,” Abante said.
“We have testimony that shows that the former president issued directives and gave the green light to a reward system that led to the death of innocents. If the former president says that he is taking responsibility for the illegal and fatal acts of law enforcement during his administration, then he should be held accountable,” Abante maintained.
h e said that by his own admission, the former president should be made to stand trial before Philippine courts or the ICC.
“While he was president, the law and political considerations protected him. But now, this admission might be seen as enough basis for both Philippine and ICC prosecutors to hold him accountable,” he explained.
the ICC, which had initiated a preliminary examination of the anti-drug campaign, could potentially interpret Duterte’s statements as an endorsement of systematic actions against alleged drug offenders, a potential crime against humanity, Abante said.
Although the Philippines withdrew from the rome statute in 2019, Abante pointed out that the court retains jurisdiction over incidents committed before 2019.
Independence doubted Lawyers and families of some victims of extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration have questioned the independence of the senate Blue r ibbon subcommittee investigation, saying it “has become a platform for those involved and accused,” particularly senators Bato dela rosa and Bong Go. the rise Up for Life and for rights noted that the two senators “had neither the decency nor discretion to inhibit themselves, despite persistent and credible allegations of their participation in the whole scheme of things.”
“ t his raises significant questions over the independence and effectivity of the s enate investigation and the possibility that this might serve as a whitewash,” it added. (With reports from Sheila crisostomo, Delon Porcalla, Mark Ernest Villeza, Janvic Mateo)
the rule of law, then mr. Duterte must be held accountable. h e must go to jail for these eJKs. this is not about politics; it’s about justice,” Deputy majority Leader and tingog party-list rep. Jude Acidre said.
“Duterte’s words have given the justice system a clear mandate to act. As public servants, our duty is to uphold justice — not to shield individuals. Duterte must face the legal consequences for his actions,” he added.
h ouse Assistant m ajority Leader Jay Khonghun agreed with Acidre, saying that it is a chance for the government to uphold the rule of law.
“Duterte’s admission offers an opportunity to reaffirm our nation’s commitment to the rule of law,” Khonghun said. t his is a critical time for our institutions to show their strength by pursuing the legal accountability that so many families have waited for,” he added.
“I have tried to do the best I can to address the problem of illegal drugs firmly and without compromise. that’s all I want to leave here before I leave — before
I leave this world. for all of its successes and mistakes — it was not a perfect one. there were many mistakes. maybe there were a lot of crimes,” Duterte said in english and filipino. you know, I just want to leave this to filipinos. I would never have any chance maybe in the future. But for all the successes and mistakes or whatever, I and I alone take full legal, moral responsibility. that’s what I’m leaving to you all,” he added. then just minutes after saying that several of his Philippine National Police (PNP) chiefs during his term were heads of death squads, Duterte confessed about assembling a seven-man hit squad when he was Davao City mayor.
According to Duterte, he did not tap police officers as they may be in quandary if they get suspended for operations they conducted.
“I can make the confession now if you want, I really did it, but do not drag the police officers here because they would suffer. I have a death squad, death squad, they are seven, but they are not police officers. they are gangsters too. one of the gangsters, I would order him: kill that guy or else I
When asked, however, if he meant that he had a death squad, the former president said that it is not like that — saying that it was a system where aggrieved individuals come to him for help.
“It’s not like a death squad. But the people of Davao know that I am there, and if they commit a heinous crime where the aggrieved cannot seek justice (I will help out),” Duterte said.
“our judiciary and investigative bodies now have a duty to act on this admission. the former president’s own words must be met with a serious response. for too long, victims of e JKs have waited for answers,” house Assistant m ajority Leader and Nueva e cija 1st District r ep. mikaela Angela suansing Assistant m ajority Leader and La Union 1st District rep. Paolo o rtega highlighted that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is still an option if domestic avenues for seeking justice fail.
“If Philippine authorities do not act, the ICC could be a crucial avenue for justice. We must ensure accountability for the lives lost and demonstrate that no one is above the law,” he said. n
U.S. President Joe Biden heads to a trilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) at the White House in Washington, D.C. Malacañang file photo
Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia gestures during the Townhall interview held by DZRH and The Manila Times on Oct. 24, 2024.
Photo by Mike Alquinto
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Fil-Am stunt coordinator Jonathan Eusebio directs 2 Oscar winners in directorial debut
by Kristofer Purnell Philstar.com
ACADemy Award winners Ke
huy Quan and Ariana DeBose lead the cast of "Love hurts," the directorial debut of filipino-American stunt coordinator Jonathan eusebio.
A trailer for the film sees Quan as marvin Gable, a successful regional realtor who in the middle of work receives a letter bearing the movie's title, the message "hiding ain't living," and a cracked heart. the words were what marvin told Ariana DeBose's rose, his former partner before he parted ways with her seemingly for good. two men arrive to capture marvin, informing him they work for his brother Knuckles played by veteran h ong Kong actor Daniel Wu. the two begin to beat marvin up around the house, but marvin fights back just as Celine Dion's "It's All Coming Back to me Now"
blasts through the trailer, and rose shows up to save marvin. rose says she needs marvin's help to go up against Knuckles even though marvin vowed to leave his past life behind. more fight scenes ensue inside marvin's offce and in one of the houses he's trying to sell, he quipped he knows people who can fix the rummaged location. the trailer ends with a fight between marvin and Knuckles, with marvin once again repeating the movie's title.
"Love hurts" is co-produced by 87North's David Leitch, another stuntman-turned-filmmaker who helmed films like "John Wick," "Deadpool 2," "hobbs & shaw," "Bullet train," and "the fall Guy" after extensive stunt work on "Blade," "fight Club," "ocean's e leven," " troy," two " m atrix" movies, and more.
eusebio worked with Leitch on "Daredevil," "300," "the Bourne Ultimatum," "the fall Guy," and
"John Wick," also becoming a stunt or fight coordinator on "Black Panther," "Doctor strange," "the fate of the furious," and "the matrix resurrections." the filipino-American was also the second unit director on "Deadpool 2," "Birds of Prey," and "Violent Night," the latter also co-produced by Leitch and his wife Kelly mcCormick through 87North.
Quan won the Best supporting Actor oscar for his role in "everything everywhere All At once," his huge comeback role after child star outings in "Indiana Jones and the temple of Doom" and "the Goonies."
he left acting after struggling to find work, becoming a stunt choreographer on various films and was inspired to become an actor again following the success of "Crazy rich Asians" which led to starring in "finding 'ohana" and everything everywhere All At once." following his oscar win, Quan
starred in "Loki," "American Born Chinese," and "Kung fu Panda 4," and is set to appear in "the electric state" and "Zootopia 2" next year. "Love hurts" will be his first film in a major lead role.
s inger-actress DeBose appeared on Broadway productions like "hamilton," "Bring It on," motown: the musical," "A Bronx tale," and "summer: the Donna summer musical," before breaking out on film in Netflix's adaptation of "the Prom."
DeBose won her o scar for steven spielberg's take on "West side story," which made her the first Afro-Latina person and first openly queer woman of color to win an acting oscar. for portraying Anita in the film, DeBose and rita moreno — who won an oscar for playing Anita in the original "West side story" film — became the third pair of oscar-winning actors for portraying the same character in two different films.
BroADCAst journalist and television host Korina sanchez-roxas was unveiled as the new host of the upcoming iteration of tV5's tabloid talk show "face to face," replacing Karla estrada. this will be Korina's second major project with tV5 after "rated Korina," the new form of her popular show "rated K," which previously ran on ABs-CBN until the network's franchise was canceled. the upcoming show is officially titled "face to face: harapan" and will air on the tV5's "hapon Champion" afternoon block beginning November 11, though no specific time slot has been given as of writing. Despite the revamped title, the show remains committed to its mission as "a platform for addressing real-life issues and fostering genuine resolutions" by bringing opposing parties together onto one stage to resolve conflicts. face to face: harapan" is a co-production of mQuest Ventures and Cignal tV, and promises to reveal more new faces and twists in the coming days. this new hosting stint comes a few months after Korina returned to news and public affairs after a decade via Bilyonaryo News Channel’s “Agenda.” Before Korina and Karla, editions of “face to face” were hosted by Amy Perez, Gelli de Belen, and Christine Bersola-Babao. (Philstar.com)
PAMYUA Inuit Soul Band in Concert Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with driving rhythms and pure joy with Alaskan-based PAMYUA!
Friday, November 1 from 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Windmill Library
Saturday, November 2 from 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. West Charleston Library
Sunday, November 3 from 2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Clark County Library
Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival Enjoy comics, cosplay, lectures & more!
Saturday, November 2 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clark County Library
Day of the Dead Celebration / Día de los Muertos
Make crafts, participate in our community ofrenda, and enjoy a car show & music!
Saturday, November 2 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. East Las Vegas Library
The Swing It! Girls Salute Our Veterans Honor those who have served our country during this fun, foottapping tribute.
Saturday, November 9 from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. West Charleston Library
Teen animeFEST
Attend panels, participate in our cosplay contest & enjoy all things gaming for teens!
Saturday, November 16 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sahara West Library
Korina Sanchez-Roxas TV5 photo
Filipino-American stunt coordinator Jonathan Eusebio
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Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose in “Love Hurts”. Contributed photo
frAUD, scams, hacking, and fake news are victimizing the unsuspecting and uninformed public. t he perpetrators are not limited to criminals only; there are professionals, medical clinics, even physicians on their own, who have forgotten the hippocratic oath they took because of the blinding flash of silver and gold. Indeed, there are snakes in every forest.
In 2010 alone, there were 33,000 health care providers who were barred from federal healthcare programs due to fraud, license revocation, convictions for felony drug crimes, patient abuse and neglect, or other issues. one area in medicine where abuse is rampant is in the realm of stem cell therapy. s ome of these morally impaired physicians and nurses market stem cell therapy for “cosmetic rejuvenation, overall strength, as a cure of arthritis and many other illnesses,” all misrepresentation of the truth and just for financial gains.
Correct information is vital to any issue, so let’s review the current data we have for stem cell therapy. the building block, the foundation of every cell, tissue, and organ in the body is the stem cell. stem cells are undifferentiated, with no “specific assigned task as yet.” t his has been likened to a blank computer microchip that could be “programmed to perform any number of special tasks.” subjected to proper conditions, stem cells will develop into specialized tissues and organs (heart, liver, kidneys, etc.). Also, stem cells are “self-sustaining and can replicate themselves for long periods of time.”
scientists, working on mouse models, have discovered that stem cell therapy could someDAy possibly help cure many common diseases that afflict man today. s ome of these include stroke, spinal cord injury, heart diseases, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, retinal degeneration and blindness, rheumatoid arthritis, liver and kidney diseases, burns, type 1 diabetes, and muscular dystrophies. While the goal of stem cell research is unquestionably laudable, and its potential benefit to mankind tremendous, the controversy centers on its efficacy and safety today, ethical, moral, religious, legal, and social ramifications.
Basically, the grave concerns are (1) the hype and claims are too premature and untrue; (2) Where the stems cells will be harvested from (adult, fetus, or embryo); and (3) the possible misuse and abuse of this new technology.
As I have stated in my talk before the r otary Club some time ago, this evolving science merits more randomized, double-blind, and voluminous clinical studies in various medical centers around the world before it becomes standard in medical care. It also requires a deep soul-searching introspection, and a serious, intense and thoughtful deliberation to arrive at a morally, ethically and medically sound stem cell treatment protocol that will also ensure the protection of the unborn, besides healing the sick, and at the same time preserve the dignity of humankind it seeks to serve.
With its unique characteristics, stem cells can provide the cells to replace damaged or diseased tissues with new living cells that will regenerate into healthy, young, normally functioning tissues, in the treatment of conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, etc. as listed above, where specific parts of the organs have been damaged and rendered “non-functioning” leading to the development of the disease. r esearch is still ongoing. there is no scientific clinical evidence that stem cell can do any of those yet. It is still not part of the standard medical care. o rgan donation is available today but the organ supply is very limited, and the procedure is expensive, arduous and usually complicated by rejections of the transplanted organ(s). this is where stem cell therapy has a great advantage over transplantation of organs. But we are not there yet for stem cell. Indeed, the last word is not in yet. Anyone or any clinic who claims otherwise, and offers stem cell therapy for many other diseases, is bordering on fraud and criminality. t he only evidence-based clinical data showing stem-cell therapy is effective today is in the management of blood dyscrasias, leukemia, and some lymphomas, with wonderful results. these are the only diseases approved by the CDC as legal medical indications for the use of stem cell therapy. outside of the above accepted indication where stem cell therapy has been proven to be beneficial, there is no scientific evidence for all the other claims. And remember, stem cell therapy has potential serious compli-
cations also. some deaths from this therapy have been reported. In spited of this, there are some rogue physicians and clinics offering to make one look and feel younger, cure their illness, with “stem cell injections,” for a hefty fee per session, sometimes in the thousands of dollars.
t he patient may not even know exactly what infusion he/ she is getting. And even if the source is the person’s own blood serum, centrifuged and processed, there is still no clinical evidence that the therapy works, except for those indications listed above. Anything else is a scam.
s o, if you are being offered this “miracle stem cell treatment” to improve your looks or cure your arthritis, diabetes, etc., or make you healthier for “only a thousand bucks,” give me a call. I can sell you an 8-oz bottle of snake oil for only $80, free shipment. this oil could also double as skin moisturizer and laxative. Better than stem cells.
Let this serve as a warning against fraudulent claims about stem cell therapy, chelation therapy, any unapproved drugs or medications, including supplements and herbals, which could be toxic to your brain, heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.
o ur life and health are precious. As always: Caveat emptor!
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former miss Universe Catriona Gray continues to support the nonprofit that inspired her to enter pageantry and see it as a platform to help others.
Catriona is set to hold her fund-raising event titled “Catriona Gay’s Legacy Ball” for the benefit of the kids at her long-time charity, young focus, on Nov. 22 at the City of Dreams manila Ballroom in Paranaque City. young focus has changed my life in such an incredible way. I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t crossed paths with this organization. maybe people don’t know this, but meeting young focus, seeing their work and being on the ground with them opened my eyes to the potential of pageantry as a platform to help more. If not for young focus, I might not have competed in pageants. I’m serious — I don’t think I would have,” she told The STAr
“As a casual volunteer, I’m one person making a difference, but I wondered how I could help more. I saw how pageantry could amplify a message and provide a platform for women to stand for what they believe in. Without young focus, I wouldn’t be here, doing what I love and growing as a person. Working with them, learning from them, and being inspired by them has changed my life profoundly.”
Among the memorable experiences she had with young focus kids, including her time with them recently at DreamPlay, what perhaps would stand out the most was her first time working with the nonprofit at their headquarters in smokey mountain, tondo.
“It was my first time to walk through the area and it really just impacted me so deeply just because, of course, the visual aspect of a lot of temporary houses. It’s quite overwhelming… in terms of how these families are living their day-to-day lives. It really gave me a lot of context. one, was to see the communities these children and their families come from and the challenges that they face in pursuit of education,” Catriona said.
“Also, it allowed me to see my own privilege. In a way, to send care to a community, you have to remove yourself from yourself because you can always see it in the lens of, I didn’t have a hard time growing up, why is there a need to help other people?... But we really have to remove that lens of self, we need to do something about it.”
over the years, she said “every interaction is meaningful, usually at their center in tondo or along the highway where they offer extra programs like outof-school programs and career programs.”
able to mount projects to give back to young focus through feeding programs back in 2020.
I felt that, even with child sponsorships where you can sponsor a child’s education, there was an opportunity to do something bigger. I envisioned something substantial to bridge the gap of awareness and, ultimately, to have more people, brands and companies discover that there continues to be a need.
“this need exists in places like tondo, manila, which is so close to (the rest of) metro manila. It’s not far-flung, yet there’s an urgent need that can be addressed through education. It’s not just about having a big impact for a short period.” she particularly noted that after winning miss Universe in 2018, where the NGo was also thrust into the spotlight at the Q&A portion, a lot of support came in but that dwindled eventually.
“When m iss Universe happened, the outpouring of support was incredible, and young focus received a lot of attention. however, as the years passed, that attention began to wane. We want to give young focus a boost again and show that the need still exists. Anyone can help, you don’t need a big platform or to be a beauty queen to make a difference,” she said.
“the Legacy Gala is a culmination of everything I’m passionate about. At its core, this event is about giving back to the community.”
come across young focus, and they helped me reach my potential and see what was possible. And that’s what young focus is about — helping kids see that they can achieve something, that they have potential.
“Growing up, I had big dreams, as we all do as kids, but as we get older, especially in challenging communities, those dreams start to fade. reality sets in, and survival — getting food on the table — takes priority over dreams. But after meeting young focus, they supported me through my studies, allowing me to dream again and see my potential. After graduating and working, I continued volunteering with young focus, and after a year, I got the opportunity to join their staff. since then, I’ve been here supporting young focus.”
With young focus as the main beneficiary of the Legacy Ball, more people like r am are expected to benefit as proceeds will go towards school sponsorships, improvement of learning facilities and buildings, and extracurricular programs like job preparation courses and It training. there are also programs dedicated to students who have dropped out, and much more. young focus takes a comprehensive approach to education, which is why I believe in their work so deeply,” Catriona stressed.
meanwhile, the beauty queen and host confirmed that she’s attending the miss Universe pageant this November in mexico.
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KAPAmILyA host Vice Ganda dropped off to Angat Buhay headquarters in Quezon City to give his donation for the victims of typhoon "Kristine."
In its official facebook page, Angat Buhay posted photos of Vice visiting the headquarters. Ngayong hapon, binisita tayo ni Vice Ganda upang magdrop-off ng kanyang donasyon at kumustahin ang ating mga volunteers," the foundation wrote. Mula sa aming puso, maraming salamat sa iyong patuloy na pakikipagkapwa at pakikipagbayanihan!" it added.
In one of the photos, Vice was seen talking with former Vice President Leni robredo via a video call. robredo is in her hometown Naga to facilitate the relief operations due to the typhoon.
Apart from Vice, Kapamilya stars maris racal and Donny Pangilinan were also spotted helping volunteers in the Angat Buhay headquarters recently.
“Just seeing the children and knowing the harsh reality of their community, compared to maybe our own upbringing, yet they have so much joy, curiosity and kindness — they’re some of the sweetest kids I’ve ever met. It makes me want to dedicate part of myself to help these children realize their potential,” she further said.
“ s ince 2016, my work with young focus has been an anchor for me. It reminds me why I have this platform. It’s not just to elevate myself, it’s to elevate this community’s work alongside my own. that’s why the idea of the Legacy Gala came to fruition, and I hope there will be many more efforts and goals to give back to the community in the future.”
t his brainchild of Catriona came with the desire to do something bigger for the kids.
“During the pandemic, we were
During the presscon, Catriona was joined by ram Banzuela, a former student beneficiary and now program manager at the NGo he shared, “young focus has been working in the smokey m ountain, tondo community since the 1990s. But it officially started in 2008. It’s been 16 years now with young focus, and we focus on supporting the education of kids in smokey mountain, tondo. Beyond tondo, we’ve also extended sponsorships to those who have been relocated to communities in Naic, Cavite and Bulacan. right now, we have a building center in Naic as well. speaking from my experience with young focus, I’ve also been with them for 16 years — eight years as a student and nine years as a staff member. I was born and raised in smokey mountain. the impact young focus has had on me has been big. I couldn’t imagine becoming who I am today without their help. I believe there may have been other opportunities for me, but I happened to
“I’m there to support our own Chelsea (manalo) but also to serve as a commentator. I’m very grateful for the trust of the miss Universe organization for inviting me back for the third year in a row,” she said during the presscon.
“It’s my third year. It’s a very different experience each time, from watching as an audience member at home in past years, to being a candidate, to giving my farewell and passing over my title, and now being behind the scenes as a commentator. It’s a unique experience.”
she also expressed high hopes for the Philippines’ representative to the international pageant.
“I have really high hopes for Chelsea; I believe she’ll make us proud,” Catriona said.
“I’m really excited about her! I think she brings a fresh breath of air to the competition. I know she’s had ample time to prepare, so I’m excited, just like every other filipino, to see how she will make us proud every single day, from day one to coronation.”
Former Miss Universe 2018 and Cornerstone artist Catriona Gray is set to hold her fund-raising event titled ‘Catriona
My P.E.P. (People, Events,Places)
rogelio constantino medina
mIss Aura International 2024
first runner-up Isabelle Delos santos was oozing with charisma and confidence even after the coronation night.
Days before the coronation, Delos santos became the early favorite among the candidates as she won the fan favorite category and secured her spot to be part of the top 11 finalists of the competition. she appeared in some films such as “Ano‘ng meron kay Abok” (2022), Becky and Badette (2023) and “may for ever” (2024). she has been a volunteer for special olympics Pilipinas, providing sports and opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities in communities across the Philippines.
I have a strong feeling that beauteous Isabelle Delos santos, possessing an auratic presence, will capture an international title
Isabelle de los Santos, ‘24 Miss Aura Int’l 1st runner-up; Elia Ilano, future
in the near future.
* * * Boy Lizaso III, a fashion designer and owner of Lizaso haute Couture, has produced prestigious fashion shows in hollywood, California benefiting charitable organizations. he recently celebrated his 75th birthday, with a dinner gala, fashion and awards night and performances from Pocholo malillin’s Club mwah, attended by glitterati at manila hotel’s maynila Ballroom.
I was about to leave manila hotel when actor roger Calvin (her daughter used to be my neighbor in a condo at Wack-Wack) and actress Imelda Ilanan (mom of actress maricel Laxa and grandma of actor Donnie Pangilinan) told me not to leave yet and enjoy the night but I had to since it was already late evening. they were so caring. I hope to see roger and Imelda again.
* * * multi-awarded, talented child actress elia Ilano will appear in Viva films’ “Nanay, tatay” film, to be shown on october 30 exclusively at sm cinemas. It also stars Andrea del rosario, Jeffrey hidalgo, Aubrey Caraan, heart ryan, and Xia Vigor.
“Nanay, tatay” is the first filipino movie together with “Pasahero,” to be part of the sine sindak film festival which is now on its 5th year.
elia Ilano will be playing the role of malena in the said horror film. After the blockbuster and award-winning movie, “Deleter,” and her accolade-filled performance in “Pinoy Ghost tales,” elia is set to be part of another horror movie. According to elia, malena is her dream role and the most difficult role she ever played to date.
* * * A recent mini-reunion of CItem (Center for International trade,
expositions and missions) employees happened during the manila fAme, a bi-annual trade show organized by CItem, the export promotions arm of the Philippine Department of trade and Industry, at World trade Center.
* * * GmA Pinoy tV, the home of Global Pinoys, proudly joins the celebration of f ilipino American history month this october, embracing the theme “struggle, resistance, solidarity, resilience.” through its participation in various events and activities, GmA Pinoy tV honors the history, achievements, and legacy of filipinos in the United states.
Global Pinoys can participate in various celebrations across the United states, which include concerts by popular filipino bands such as Ben&Ben and side A, as well as special programs and shows, enlightening talks, and fun markets. the Ben&Ben Autumn tour 2024 will thrill Global Pinoy fans on october 27. Known for its heartfelt lyrics and unique musicality, the nine-piece band from the Philippines is set to deliver a performance that will showcase the fine elements of contemporary filipino music. Watch Ben&Ben at the California’s san Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 s Almaden Blvd.
A special episode of “Becoming Pinoy” will air on october 26, featuring filipino-American rapper talilo (tala and Ilog). Known for his powerful storytelling through rap and hip-hop, talilo sheds light on social issues, poverty, and personal struggles through his original compositions and music videos filmed in the Philippines, where he showcases local icons like Apo Whang-od, the Ilonggos, and popular tourist destinations.
“Becoming Pinoy,” GmA Pinoy tV’s multi-awarded original series, profiles successful and influential
global Pinoy individuals of filipino descent.
* * * many thanks for featuring us in New york City billboard for the 2nd southeast Asian Premier Business and Achiever Award. thanks to La Visual Corp. and to Janice Israel Delima.
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Biyaya Animal sanctuary was thrilled recently when Krishnah Gravidez, a filipino youth advocate and an Ilocana beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned miss World Philippines 2024 (she will compete in miss World 2025 in february), participated in “fUr-ever yours” Weekend Adoption event at Quezon City’s Ayala malls Vertis North Atrium to give these fur babies the chance to find their fur-ever homes. every pet deserves quality care.
* * * I made it to the 12/2-3/2022 massachusetts Institute of technology’s Knight science Journalism Advanced fact-Checking Workshop. During the science Journalism forum (sJf) 2022, the Philippines
(I represented) topped the Whova Leaderboard, followed by Bangladesh (female journalist farhana Nila) and Pakistan (male journalist satram sangi). In 2023, I emerged No. 3 (Philippines) in the sJf 2023 Leaderboard, after 1st placer hassan Abouseada (head of frequency Coordination Department of the e gyptian s pace Agency) from Cairo, egypt and 2nd placer Bouda Brahim, freelance journalist from Algiers, Algeria. Another filipino, marshall Asis (No.10) from the Philippine Department of Agricul-
ture’s Bureau of Agricultural and fisheries engineering, made it to the top 10. hailed as the virtual multilingual and most diverse global event for science journalists, the october 28-31, 2024 sJf predicts to be a huge success.
* * * The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Asian Journal, its management, editorial board and staff.
* * * rogeliocmedina@yahoo.com
Isabelle Delos Santos, Miss Aura International 2024 first runner-up
Krishnah Gravidez with an aspin at Ayala Malls Vertis North Atrium.
GMA Pinoy TV celebrates Filipino American History Month on October 2024.
At Boy Lizaso’s birthday celebration: (from left) Carlito Pocholo Malillin, Nick Legaspi, Fernando Pando Manipon, Rogelio Medina and Cris Nicolas.
Former CITEM Executive Director and Tourism Secretary Mina Gabor (seated, right) with Oly delos Santos (seated, left) and current CITEM Executive Director Leah Pulido Ocampo (standing, 2nd from right).
From left: CITEM’s Kate Pineda, Rogelio Medina, Marjo Factora-Evio, Froilan Miranda and Lhen Visperas.
Multi-awarded, talented child actress Elia Ilano
Clockwise, from bottom left: Rogelio Medina with Dr. Fritzie Lexdy Noche; FAMAS president Francia Conrado (seated) with Roger Calvin and Imelda Ilanan; celebrant Boy Lizaso III (extreme left) with Connie & Victor Garcia; Connie Garcia with Pando Manipon. Photos courtesy of Rogelio Medina
Columnist Rogelio Medina predicts that the 2024 SJF will be a huge success.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz
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