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PHL rejects China push to settle row bilaterally MANILA, Jan 24 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Thursday said the arbitral tribunal is the “best venue” to resolve the country’s territorial dispute with China with the latter standing pat on its nine-dash claim of the South China Sea. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the legal track is one of the three tracks being taken by the Philippines to address the dispute: political, diplomatic, and legal.

“How does one resolve a situation where they are firm and stubborn in claiming a nine-dash line theory that does not exist in international law? So the best venue is to go to an arbitral tribunal, a third party where the rule of law and the rules-based approach to resolve the disputes can be made,” Lacierda said.

The Palace rejected China’s desire to have disputes settled through negotiations, expressing disappointment over the establishment of the Sansha prefecture that administers the island groups in the South China Sea including the Spratlys and a report that Chinese law enforcers have been authorized to board ships plying the South China Sea. “What exactly is the dialogue? We say something, we hear from Guangzhou, we hear from Beijing, and they set up Sansha. We have filed several diplomatic protests. That’s the approach we have taken,” Lacierda said.

China earlier said a request by the Philippines for a UN tribunal to intervene in its longstanding South China Sea territorial dispute with China would only complicate the issue.

Manila has asked the tribunal of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to order a halt to China’s activities that the Philippines says violates the Southeast Asian nation’s sovereignty.

See PHL REJECTS CHINA PUSH, page 16

Mayor slain as election season starts MANILA, Jan 23, 2013 (AFP) – A mayor of a remote Philippine town was shot dead in a Manila hotel car park, authorities said Wednesday, in one of the first salvos of the country’s traditionally bloody election campaign season.

Political rivalry is strongly suspected as the motive of the attack on Tuesday night that killed Erlinda Domingo and wounded her bodyguard, Commission on Election spokesman James Jimenez told AFP. “Police are looking at it as election-related. Remember we are already in the campaign period. At the turn of the year everyone was already on edge,” Jimenez said.

Tuesday’s attack came amid mounting calls to impose stricter gun control laws in a high-crime country where politicians employ private armies and hundreds of thousands of unlicensed firearms are on the streets.

Violence often erupts ahead of elections, when politicians seek to eliminate or intimidate their opponents.

The most infamous case occurred in 2009, when 58 people in the southern Philippines were massacred as a powerful political clan allegedly sought to stamp out a rival’s challenge for a provincial governor’s post.

With politicians gearing up to contest thousands of local and national positions during mid-term elections in May, authorities imposed a nationwide gun ban on January 13, meant to stop firearms from being carried in public.

Domingo, the slain mayor, was standing to retain her post as mayor of Maconacon, a northern town See MAYOR SLAIN, page 16

DAVOS, Switzerland: President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives for the meeting with International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde at the Alteinstrasse 2A (President’s Chalet) on January 24. The President commended Lagarde for doing an effective job in convincing world leaders to make difficult choices. He added the country continues to implement a level playing field to attract more investments. On the other hand, the IMF Managing Director informed the President that the IMF had upgraded the growth projection for the Philippines from 4.8 to 6 percent this year.

North Korea plans nuclear test aimed at U.S.

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SEOUL, Jan 24, 2013 (AFP) – North Korea said Thursday it planned to carry out a third nuclear test aimed at its “arch-enemy” the United States in response to tightened UN sanctions, in a statement condemned by Washington as “needlessly provocative”.

The announcement also prompted a call for restraint from the North’s sole major ally China, and a warning from rival South Korea to heed the demands of the international community.

Following a UN Security Council meeting this week, the communist state hurled fresh invective at its U.S.-led foes in a statement from its National Defence Commission, without specifying when the nuclear test might take place.

But it said the test – which would follow detonations in 2006 and 2009 that were condemned around the world –

would be part of an “upcoming all-out action” that marked a “new phase” in the country’s anti-U.S. struggle.

“We do not hide that the various satellites and longrange rockets we will continue to launch, as well as the high-level nuclear test we will proceed with, are aimed at our arch-enemy the United States,” the commission said.

“Settling accounts with the US needs to be done with force, not with words,” it added in the statement, carried by the official Korean Central News Agency.

Reacting to the missive, White House spokesman Jay Carney said: “North Korea’s statement is needlessly provocative.” He added a nuclear test would be a significant violation of UN sanctions and would further isolate Pyongyang.

While North Korea did not elaborate on the meaning of See NUCLEAR AIMED AT US, page 16

PCG, U.S. Navy mapping out salvage plan to remove stranded U.S. Navy minesweeper Secretary of Transportation Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya today said that the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues to work closely with the U.S. Navy, the Philippine Navy and other environmentalist groups to carefully remove the stranded U.S. Navy minesweeper USS Guardian at Tubbataha Reef in Sulu Sea without causing more environmental damage.

PCG Rear Admiral Rodolfo D. Isorena said in a report to Abaya that there is no oil leakage/spillage despite the damage to the wooden hull and propeller of the stranded ship. Its fuel tanks also appear to be intact.

In contrast to the steel-hulled minesweepers of WWII, the new minesweepers were built mostly of wood See US MINESWEEPER, page 16

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Ping blames Miriam, says Senate biggest loser in fracas MANILA, Jan 24 (Mabuhay) – The word war between Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, which has turned personal, has put the Senate on the losing end.

This is how Sen. Panfilo Lacson feels about the two senators’ heated exchange on the Senate floor on Wednesday, when issues such as the debt of Cayetano’s late father were brought up.

“The Senate is the loser. Nobody is the winner,” Lacson told reporters on Thursday.

He said it would not be surprising if the public currently has a low regard for the Senate and its members.

“I don’t know when we will be able to struggle back again para magkaroon ng trust uli yung ating mga kababayan,” Lacson added. “Let’s face it. Our well-being whether as an institution or individual senators largely depends on public perception, on our image.”

The senator blamed Sen. Miriam Santiago for starting the controversy, which led to the events this week. Santiago criticized Enrile for distributing the Senate’s savings to other senators allegedly as “cash gifts,” although the Senate President had said it was for additional maintenance and other operating expenses.

On Monday, Enrile offered to resign but was overruled by a majority of senators. He lashed out at his critics, particularly the members of the minority, who then fired back at him at once.

“The moment Sen. Santiago started a sustained attack on the Senate and the senators, I knew the Senate would implode,” Lacson said. “I could see it coming.”

Lacson backs COA audit Asked how the Senate could regain the people’s trust and confidence, Lacson said it could be done if the chamber opens itself to an audit, the same proposal pushed by Senator Cayetano.

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Canadian kills two, self in PHL court CEBU, Philippines, Jan 22, 2013 (AFP) – A Canadian involved in legal disputes with his neighbours shot dead two people Tuesday in a courtroom rampage in the central Philippines before killing himself, police said.

John Pope, 66, a former journalist, arrived with two hidden pistols at a courtroom that was hearing a case against him for “mischief”, said Senior Superintendent Mariano Natuel, police chief of Cebu city.

He then shot the complainant, a Cebu physician, and the victim’s lawyer, Natuel told reporters.

“The shootings lasted 10 minutes as he walked from the fourth floor to the ground floor,” the police chief added.

After the first shootings Pope proceeded to another courtroom on the second floor of the government building and shot and wounded a government prosecutor, Natuel said.

He then walked to the offices of state prosecutors on the ground floor looking for another person. The person was not inside so he rushed out into the hallway where he encountered two police officers, the police chief added.

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MANILA, Jan 24 (Mabuhay) – The already big number of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 will have to remain at 15.

This was after the Supreme Court in a full court session denied a 16th petition filed by a group of youth leaders requesting that it be allowed to officially participate in the ongoing debates for and against the law, which was enacted by President Benigno Aquino III September last year.

“The court denied the motion for leave of court to file a petition-in-intervention filed by Ephraim Ocampo, Julie Anne Cabuhat, Gabriel Paolo Diño and Lisandro Elias Claudio,” the high court said in a statement. It did not explain the reason behind the dismissal.

“The number of petitions challenging Republic Act 10175 remains at 15,” the court added.

The petitioners filed its 27-page petition long after the high tribunal had already set late last year the oral arguments for the issue. The arguments were scheduled for January 15 and January 22, 2013.

In their petition-in-intervention for certiorari and prohibition filed last January 11, the petitioners asked the court to stop the implementation of the law for allegedly being unconstitutional. They said some of its provisions violate a person’s constitutional rights.

As an example, they said Section 4©(1) of the law on cybersex “impairs the right of privacy and free speech.” They described the provision as “ambiguous,” adding a “vague statute or act is repugnant to the Constitution.”

The petitioners also said the use of the word “prostitution” in the law “clearly applies to both prostitution, as commonly

understood, and to private and intimate acts between consenting individuals not otherwise punished by law.”

Even the words “lascivious exhibition of sexual organ” and “sexual activity” is not precisely delineated in the law, the petitioners pointed out.

They also said the law exposes individuals to the danger of being twice put in jeopardy for the same offense.

“In the offenses of e-libel and e-child pornography, and if Section 7 of the Act is upheld to be not unconstitutional, a person will be punished twice for committing a single set of acts simply because these acts constitute an offense both in RA 10175 and in another criminal statute,” they said.

The petitioners, who described themselves as citizen journalists, online activists, Internet users, and members of the youth population, are as follows: Ephraim Ocampo, president of the University of the East Student Council; Julie Anne Cabuhat, national spokesperson of Akbayan; Gabriel Paolo Diño, chair of the University of the Philippines Student Council and Metro Manila chair of the Student Council Alliance of the Philippines; and Lisandro Elias Claudio, a citizen journalist.

Named respondents were Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa Jr., Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo, Information and Communication Technology executive director Louis Napoleon Carambre, National Bureau of Investigation director Nonnatus Rojas, former Philippine National Police chief Director General Nicanor Bartolome, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile.

“The officers shot him on the hand and thigh, after which he fell and turned his gun on himself,” Natuel said.

Pope was later pronounced dead at a hospital with a gunshot wound to the temple as well as to his left wrist and both thighs.

“We have witnesses saying he hid one gun in his armpit,” Natuel said of the suspect, adding that police later recovered a second handgun on his body.

Natuel said the wounded prosecutor was handling a separate case filed against Pope for making “grave threats” against another person.

He said Pope was being tried in Cebu courts in at least eight cases arising from various disputes with several of his neighbours, including the murdered doctor.

“Neighbours have petitioned the government to have him deported, including (the doctor) who is the president of the homeowners’ association,” Natuel said.

He said Pope had been in the country for 14 years, but police did not immediately know his Canadian home town or the name

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Enrile aide sorry for calling senators ‘hypocrites’ MANILA, Jan 26 (Mabuhay) – The resigned chief of staff of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Friday issued a public apology for calling Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and other senators “hypocrites.”

Jessica “Gigi” Reyes, the chief of staff of Enrile who resigned from her post amid the spat between her boss and some senators, said she is sorry for calling Cayetano “hypocrite”.

“I profusely apologize to the Hon. Senator and Minority Floor Leader, Alan Peter Cayetano for my disrespectful and offensive statements and overbearing tenor as I was interviewed on DZMM Teleradyo last Monday, January 21, 2013,” Reyes said in a statement.

“I committed an act of disrespect in referring to His Honor as ‘Alan’ and not addressing him properly as an elected Senator of the Republic. I do not mean this as an excuse for such unethical behaviour, but perhaps due to my long years of work-

ing in the Senate, almost all of 25 years, some of the younger Senators and I have come to call each other on a first-name basis. But that is when we are in private conversations. Therefore, it was highly inappropriate for me to refer to Senator Cayetano simply as ‘Alan.’”

Reyes said she made the remark after Cayetano continued to criticize her boss for not giving 4 senators P1.6 million each in additional funds. She noted that Cayetano had previously received checks from the Office of the Senate President but never returned them.

“I therefore found his remarks that these were questionable and irregular very puzzling and yes, hypocritical. I really ought to have kept that feeling to myself,” she said.

The resigned aide said she committed “an act of disrespect” and “a serious ethical breach” when she said “they are hypocrites” against senators who are criticizing her boss.

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Seven Pinoys dead in Algeria carnage MANILA, Jan 24, 2013 (AFP) – A seventh worker from the Philippines has been confirmed killed in last week’s siege by Islamic militants of a remote natural gas plant in Algeria, the foreign department in Manila said Thursday.

The remains were identified by his British employers, foreign affairs spokesman Raul Hernandez told a news conference.

Manila on Monday said six Filipinos were killed and 12 survived the 72-hour hostage drama in the north African desert.

“Most of them died of gunshot wounds and the effects of explosions,” Hernandez said, without naming the Filipino fatalities.

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Pres. Aquino signs Kasambahay bill into law MANILA, Jan 23 (Mabuhay) – President Aquino has signed into law the Kasambahay bill for domestic workers.

In a text message, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte confirmed that President Aquino signed Republic Act 10361 or “An Act Instituting Policies for the Protection and Welfare of Domestic Workers” last January 18, 2013.

“A copy will be uploaded on the Official Gazette shortly. The law will take effect 15 days after its publication in the print version of the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation,” she said.

Under the law, the minimum wage of domestic workers is P2,500 a month for those employed in the National Capital Region; P2,000 a month for those employed in chartered cities and first class municipalities; and P1,500 a month for those employed in other municipalities.

Also, under the bill, employers are mandated to enter into a contract with domestic workers, and to register the name of domestic workers in the barangay. Employers are further required to pay wages of domestic workers in cash, and to provide pay slips to their household help.

They are also required to register their household helpers as members of SSS, PagIBIG, and Philhealth. (MNS)

NBI: No rush job in Atimonan bloodbath probe MANILA, Jan 24 (Mabuhay) – Refusing to give deadline, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Nonnatus Rojas on Thursday said they will not rush the ongoing investigation on the January 6 bloodbath in Atimonan, Quezon, in order to come up with “credible” results.

In an interview with reporters, Rojas said investigators are still trying to piece together the evidence so far gathered from the crime scene, including bullet slugs, the vehicles of the 13 slain men, and even the clothes of the fatalities.

“All of these taken together pati ang dumadating na witnesses isasama sa report, so we will have credible report [na] hindi hilaw. Kinukumpleto na namin lahat ito. And we will issue official conclusion and statements,” he said.

Three witnesses have so far came out to claim the bloodbath was not the result of a shootout as claimed by the involved police and military personnel. Only one witness has surfaced to testify on the shootout claim.

Rojas refused to give a date as to when he thinks the investigators would come up with a conclusion on the incident.

“I do not want to give a deadline so that our report will be as complete as possible.

Rest assured, kami mismo gusto na namin matapos ito, but ayaw namin sabihin na tapos na for the sake na masabing tapos na,” he said.

Asked to assess the truthfulness of statement of Rolando Boncayo Vico, who was presented by the camp of the soldiers and policemen implicated in the killings, Rojas said: “We cannot yet put conclusion kasi we need to evaluate his statements as against other witnesses to see if there are inconsistencies para ma-evaluate din kung totoo ba or credible ba ang particular witness.”

Six dead as floods hit disaster zone MANILA, Jan 23, 2013 (AFP) – Six people have died and four others are missing in floods that swept through a southern Philippine region still reeling from a deadly typhoon disaster, authorities said Wednesday.

Days of heavy rains on Mindanao island left the major city of Davao and nine nearby towns flooded, including areas that were devastated by Typhoon Bopha in early December, the civil defence office said.

Six people, including a year-old boy, had been confirmed killed between Monday and Wednesday, while four others were missing, it said in its latest tally.

About 125,000 people, half of them from Davao city, fled their inundated homes for state-run evacuation centres or friends’ houses, it added.

It said the total included more than 17,000 people from New Bataan and Cateel, two of the towns worst hit in last month’s typhoon disaster that left nearly 2,000 people dead or missing.

Authorities said the rain eased on Wednesday but large areas remained flooded.

New York police get X-ray vision NEW YORK, Jan 24, 2013 (AFP) – The New York Police Department already has the long arm of the law. Now it gets X-ray eyes.

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly says officers are in the advanced stages of testing a futuristic new weapon in their war against gun-toting residents: a device that can detect the presence of hidden metal from a distance.

The device measures terahertz, the natural energy emitted by people and objects. “If something is obstructing the flow of that radiation, for example a weapon, the device will highlight that object,” Kelly said in a speech Wednesday.

The boxy machine can be hidden in a vehicle, allowing officers to discreetly scan their target. The device is being seen as a possible alternative to the NYPD’s reliance on the controversial tactic of stop-and-frisk, where officers routinely search large numbers of men in high-crime areas.

“We still have a number of trials to run before we can determine how best to deploy this technology. But we’re very pleased with the progress we’ve made over the past year,” Kelly said.

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Cases vs GMA going nowhere - lawyers MANILA, Jan 24 (Mabuhay) – The cases against former President Gloria Macapagal Sevilla acquired ill-gotten wealth in the manner described under Section 1(d) of the Anti-Plunder Law.�

Arroyo are not going anywhere, her lawyers claim.

PHILIPPINE CHARITY SWEEPSTAKES FUNDS PLUNDER In a statement, lawyer Raul Lambino said that the cases filed against Arroyo are ALLEGATION: Arroyo and top PCSO officials are charged with plunder for the politically motivated and are now unraveling.

Lambino recalled that of all the corruption allegations against Arroyo, only one has alleged misuse of the confidential and intelligence funds of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. kept her in detention. Others have been dismissed or filed under lower offenses.

RESPONSE: The said disbursements were audited and approved by the Commission “Several cases that were filed against the former president. Most of these cases were dismissed beginning with the Iloilo airport and several other cases. There are only two on Audit. Arroyo signed funding requests required by COA circulars, but she did not cases so far, itong electoral sabotage - which is non-bailable - at itong plunder, which order or approve the release of the funds.

The first panel of OMB prosecutors found no probable cause to charge Arroyo with is also non-bailable,� he said.

Arroyo was freed on a P1 million bail for the electoral sabotage charge after the court plunder since there was no proof of conversion of the funds being diverted to personal found it wanting for a strong evidence of guilt – only to be detained again months later for assets or spending of the accused.

Ombudsman Carpio Morales reversed the resolution of the first panel of prosecutors a plunder charge over the alleged misuse of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office funds.

Meanwhile, the spokesperson of Arroyo’s husband Mike, lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, and ordered the filing of a no-bail plunder case soon after Arroyo was granted bail for the electoral sabotage case. twitted the Aquino administration for the status of the PCSO plunder case. “The former First Gentleman, Atty. Miguel Arroyo, wishes to say that he is ‘happy, very happy’ over the order of the Sandiganbayan First Division requiring the Office of the Ombudsman to produce the original resolution which found lack of probable cause ',6&2817(' $,5)$5(6 )520 /26 $1*(/(6 72 0$1,/$ to indict former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for the crime of plunder, for which she is presently incarcerated,� he said.

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Friend of Fil-Ams California Senator Yee seeks State of Secretary seat Sen. Leland Yee meets with L.A. Pinoy media, outlines platform

BY RHONY LAIGO

Sen. Leland Yee

A state senator of Chinese descent came down to Los Angeles early this week to woo Filpino-Americans’ vote as he seeks to replace Secretary of State Debra Bowen whose term will end in 2014.

California Senator Leland Yee met with the members of the Filipino-American media at Goldilock’s Restaurant in Eagle Rock where he promised to make voting much more easier by allowing registered voters to vote online.

If elected, Yee said he would launch a program to get more Asians register and to actually make them cast their vote on election day. Yee said it is about time that an Asian takes charge as the Secretary of State since Asians have become the biggest immigrant group in California, even surpassing Latinos, according to latest figures from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

“Your vote is extremely important,” Yee said. “In the past, the Latinos were big in numbers. But now there are more Asian immigrants coming to California” as he emphasized that through elections, programs for the Asian group can be better heard and addressed.

The California legislator was responsible for the law that allows for citizens to register online. The online registration generated a record 18.2 million voters in the last year, according to Los Angeles Times. Now, Yee wants these registered voters to be able to case their votes online. “If people can buy securely online, why can’t we cast our votes online?,” Yee said.

Recognizing the huge number of Filipino-Americans in Southern California, Yee paid tribute to the hardwork that FilAms are known for. “The Filipinos have always been gracious, humble and their sacrifices are noteworthy. They continue to be good citizens. The least thing we could do (to repay them) is to respond to this humility.”

Yee assured the Fil-Am media that he will make efforts to bring Filipinos up in Sacramento to talk directly to Gov. Brown for a dialogue. The visit last Monday with Fil-Am media that

coincided with President Barack Obama’s inauguration and the celebration of Martin Luther King is the second in the last few months. In August of 2011, Yee sought Fil-Am support when he ran unsuccessfully for the San Francisco mayoral post.

In addition, Yee proposed to make doing business in California a little bit easier by streamlining the application process by allowing business owners and new proprietors to apply licenses online.

He said such process will eliminate the longer waiting period for the approval of licenses, which normally takes three weeks. “Such delays result in lost revenues and lost opportunities for both the business owners and their customers.”

“When business owners apply for a license, rather than going to the LA County register, why not do it online?,” Yee said.

He also said that while he is in the California Senate – his term ends in 2014 – and if elected as Secretary of State, he will propose legislation to help reduce stiff regulations that discourage businesses to come to California and to reduce the number of those leaving the state for others with a more competitive business environment.

Among the issues that businesses complain in conducting business in California, Yee said, is the strict environmental rules that forced even California Governor Jerry Brown to ease some of these regulations in the oil and timber industries. “There should be a better balance between keeping the environment safe and allowing companies to operate their business,” Yee said.

The state senator also allayed fears that the Golden State, which is now controlled by a Democrat supermajority in both the Senate and State Assembly, apart from having a Democrat governor, will be imposing higher taxes on businesses although the state is still grappling with ballooning deficits (currently at $16 billion).

Yee said the business climate in the state has been improving and that some companies are even returning to California. “Even Apple is coming back to the U.S. because of labor abuse (in China.

But we will have to figure out better incentives to decrease the cost of doing business in California.”

East West Bancorp net income rises to $281.7 million, up 15% from prior year Pasadena, CA, Full Year 2012 Highlights Record Earnings – East West increased net income each consecutive quarter of 2012.

January 23, 2013 – •For the full year 2012, net income totaled a record $281.7 million, a 15% or $36.5 million East West Bancorp, increase from $245.2 million in 2011. For the full year 2012, earnings per share totaled $1.89, an increase of 18% from $1.60 for full year 2011.

Inc. (“East West”) • Strong Loan Growth – Total non-covered loans, excluding loans held for sale, grew to a $12.0 billion, an increase of 16% or $1.7 billion during the full year 2012. The growth (Nasdaq: EWBC), record in non-covered loans was fueled by strong growth in commercial and trade finance loans parent company of and single-family real estate loans. Total loans receivable including non-covered loans, loans held for sale and loans covered under loss-share agreements grew to a record $15.1 East West Bank, the billion, an increase of 4% or $578.6 million during the full year 2012.

Record Core Deposit Growth – Total deposits grew to a record $18.3 billion, a 5% or financial bridge be- •$856.4 million increase during the full year 2012. Core deposits grew to a record $12.2 tween the United billion, an increase of 18% or $1.9 billion year to date.

• Solid Return of Capital to Shareholders – For the full year 2012, we repurchased 6% or States and Greater 9.1 million shares of our common stock for a total cost of $199.9 million. Additionally, we the common stock dividend rate 100% to $0.40 per year.

China, today reported increased • Strong Capital Levels – Capital levels for East West remain high. As of December 31, financial results for 2012, East West’s Tier 1 risk-based capital and total risk-based ratios were 14.8% and 16.1%, respectively, over $800 million greater than the well capitalized requirements of 6% the fourth quarter and and 10%, respectively.

3 full year of 2012.

• Nonperforming Assets Down to 0.63% of Total Assets – Nonperforming assets to $141.0 million, or 0.63% of total assets at December 31, 2012, a full year For the fourth decreased decrease of $34.0 million or 19% from December 31, 2011. quarter of 2012, net income was $71.9 million or $0.49 per reduced the nonperforming assets to total dilutive share. For the full year 2012, net assets ratio to 63 basis points.”

“For the full year 2012, our return on income was $281.7 million and net income available to common stockholders was assets totaled 1.29%, up 13% compared to prior year and our return on equity totaled $1.89 per dilutive share.

“East West earned a record $281.7 mil- 12.29%, up 11% compared to prior year. lion for the full year 2012 and $71.9 million With our strong earnings power, healthy for the fourth quarter of 2012. This is the balance sheet and capital levels, once third consecutive year of record net income again, I am pleased to announce that the for East West and the eighth consecutive Board of Directors of East West Bank has quarter of earnings per share growth,” approved an increase in the common stock stated Dominic Ng, Chairman and Chief dividend and has authorized a new stock repurchase program.

Executive Officer of East West.

“The annual common stock dividend has “During 2012, East West performed well on all significant fronts including: been increased 50% to $0.60 per share and loan growth, commercial deposit growth, another stock repurchase program for $200.0 expense control and credit quality. Year million has been authorized for 2013.

“As the premier financial bridge beover year, East West grew non-covered commercial and trade finance loans by $1.1 tween the East and the West, we continue billion or 35% to a record $4.2 billion, and to win new business and grow our market increased core deposits by $1.9 billion or share as evidenced by our solid financial 18% to a record $12.2 billion. This growth 2 results year after year, and we look was achieved while we maintained strong forward to delivering a strong financial expense control and improved the effi- performance in 2013 and beyond,” conciency ratio for the full year to 42.3% and cluded Ng.

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P01 Rodante Balmeo of Quezon City Police District - Station 10 confirmed the death of the game show host at 11:20 a.m.

Pimentel was found unconscious inside his house’s bathroom past 10 a.m., according to Carlos Reyes, a barangay official who was one of the first to respond to the incident.

Reyes said Pimentel had no more pulse and his lips were already purple in color.

“It looks like inatake siya while inside the bathroom, nabagok ang ulo niya,” Reyes said.

A nephew of Pimentel, Ramon, said the former “Student Canteen” host was not feeling well this morning and had already scheduled to meet his doctor.

Pimentel, who also served as chairman of Barangay Laging Handa, was living with his elderly wife Cecilia, young grandson James and some maids.

Ramon said the remains of Pimentel would be cremated within the day, as it was Pimentel’s wish when he was still alive.

Pimentel’s ashes will be brought to a chapel in Pinaglabanan Church in San Juan, where family and friends can pay their last respects to the game show host.

Pimentel is best known as the host of the game show “Kuarta o Kahon,” which ran for 38 years on TV since it debuted in 1962.

However, he started his career in showbiz as a singer and was the first national champion of the amateur singing contest “Tawag ng Tanghalan.” In fact, when he first appeared on the show “Student Canteen,” he was one of the singers in the show. It was only later when he became a co-host along with Leila Benitez.

It was also at “Student Canteen” where he emerged as an effective comedian. Pimentel was known for his jokes about his mother-in-law.

In an interview with the blog “Blast from the Past” in June 2011, Pimentel said “Kuarta o Kahon” was inspired by an American game show in the 1950s called “Bidding the Box.” It began as a radio show called “Mahiwagang Kahon” before moving to TV, with Pimentel as the host, as well as the producer.

“No one owned its format, so I decided to produce it myself for KBS in 1962 as “Kuarta O Kahon.” I transformed it into a family show, where participants would come from all over the nation. I invited them by mail. Plus, I made sure that the contestants were genuine, and the winners would get their exact prizes,” he was quoted on the blog as saying.

In his later years, Pimentel was reported to have been suffering from various ailments such that former Hagibis member and actor Sonny Parsons organized a fundraiser for Pimentel in late 2011.

That fund-raiser made headlines when his former “Student Canteen” co-hosts Eddie Ilarde and Coney Reyes reportedly refused to take part in the tribute show.

Meanwhile, network giant ABS-CBN said it mourns the passing of Pimentel, dubbing him “a pioneer in the world of TV hosting.”

“Remembered as Tito Pepe, he was also the engaging host of other memorable TV programs like ‘Student Canteen,’ ‘Hamon sa Kampeon’ and ‘The Pepe Pimentel Show.’ ABS-CBN joins his family and the whole nation in remembering his great contribution to Philippine television. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” the network said in a statement. (MNS)

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Missionary Hearts: St Kateri and St Pedro’s Love for God in a Musical at the Pantages Theater on Feb.10

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Love is in the air. No sooner did the fireworks fall silent after ringing in the New Year did stores and other retail outlets – in malls and online – begin setting up for the next big reason to shop: Valentine’s Day! Hearts of all sizes, materials, and shades of red grace many a website as well as window displays, inviting everyone to fall in love, or fall in love all over again.

You are invited to share in the love stories of two young people who, though worlds apart were one in their love of God. Fides Ecclesiae (“Faith of the Church”), a musical stage presentation of the stories of recently canonized Saints Kateri Tekakwitha and Pedro Calungsod, will be playing at the Pantages Theatre on Sunday, February 10, at 7:00 p.m.

St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a young Native American woman, found God speaking to her in the deep recesses of her heart. Orphaned at a young age, she nevertheless remembered the faith shared with her by her mother before the latter’s death. Stories, songs, and images confirmed for her that the one love she knew as a child – her mother’s love – is but one and the same as that which God has for her in Christ Jesus. Her young heart knew only one response: All yours, Jesus, I’m all yours. St. Kateri gave witness to her faith by forsaking all that her world expected of her and declaring that life is worth giving all to the Lord, inspiring many around her to live lives in service of God and others as witnesses to the values of the gospel of Christ.

St. Pedro Calungsod, a Filipino teenager, knew love in the selflessness of his parents. Encouraged to grow in knowledge and love of God, he found an opportunity to show his brand of love by volunteering to serve as catechist with a missionary expedition to the Marianas Islands (now Guam). While the prospect of travel to distant lands, so attractive to many missionaries, may have been an initial nudge, St. Pedro soon realized that it takes more than a good feeling to live in love with someone with Whom and for Whom one wishes to live one’s life. His faith tested by skeptical and hostile natives who would soon threaten his life, he perseveres knowing that there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for the Lord.

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O Skin Care Cerritos Mall Grand Opening A phenomenal success It was 5 p.m. and KC Concepcion was not in sight at the O Skin Care Cerritos. The media photographers and TFC ‘s Balitang America with Adobo Nation producers were all set up. By then hundreds of onlookers were already lined up , curious to see the swanky O Skin Care plus Spa. Outside the mall a huge sprawling white tent was set and the interior was like a white themed party , with a light blue lighted ambience. Inside the food tent , tables were arrayed with trays and trays of food. Lights trusses held expensive moving lights – like it was a big pop concert. The stage was adorned with modern white panels and chandeliers festooned the ceiling. Ornate lamp posts and white trees decorated the venue and the whole place was like a big fashion event. Outside the white tent set up was a red carpet area with a big media wall of various sponsors .

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LDLA owner Lito Domantay faced media today with lawyer James Mangrobang after filing before the Supreme Court a petition for certiorari with prayer for issuance of a temporary restraining order on the CF cards contract.

Domantay said his company supplied 20,000 CF cards for Smartmatic in the 2010 elections, and that his P33.5 million bid was the lowest of the bidders for the CF cards contract in 2013.

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The town has a history of political violence.

Domingo, a member of the opposition United Nationalist Alliance, had been elected vice mayor in 2007 but she assumed the mayoral post in 2009 after the incumbent was killed in another ambush in 2009.

Spokesmen for the opposition party could not be reached for comment by AFP on Wednesday but another local politician said Domingo was a 52-year-old mother of two children.

Senior Superintendent Richard Albano, police chief of the Manila district where the shooting occurred, said a suspect was arrested shortly after the attack on the mayor, who had just checked into the hotel.

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“high-level”, some experts have predicted that the country’s next test might be of a uranium bomb, rather than the plutonium devices it detonated on the two previous occasions.

Such a development would indicate it had mastered the sophisticated technology needed to produce highly enriched uranium (HEU).

“The statement reads like typical North Korean brinkmanship, and we can’t definitely say a test is imminent,” said Kim Yong-Hyun, professor of North Korea studies at Dongguk University.

“But it’s highly possible that it will use HEU for the test when it happens,” Kim said.

While declining to name North Korea, China’s foreign ministry said “all relevant parties” with a stake in the Korean peninsula should “refrain from action that might escalate the situation in the region.”

The North’s threat coincided with a visit to Seoul by the U.S. special envoy on North Korea, Glyn Davies, who urged Pyongyang not to go ahead with a third test.

“Whether North Korea tests or not, it’s up to North Korea,” Davies told reporters after a meeting with his South Korean counterpart, speaking shortly before the North’s statement.

“We hope they don’t do it, we call on them not to do it. It would be a mistake and a missed opportunity if they were to do it,” he said.

South Korea’s foreign ministry spokesman voiced deep regret over the test threat and urged Pyongyang to heed the “constant warnings” against further provocative acts.

Much of the North’s statement was devoted to condemning Tuesday’s announcement by the UN Security Council of expanded sanctions against Pyongyang in response to its long-range rocket launch last month.

“We absolutely refute all the illegal and outlawed resolutions adopted by the Security Council,” the commission said.

Tuesday’s resolution, proposed by the United States, was adopted unanimously by the 15-nation council, including the North’s sole major ally China.

As well as adding a number of North Korea entities and individuals to an existing UN sanctions list, the resolution threatened “significant action” if the North stages a nuclear test.

North Korea’s foreign ministry reacted defiantly on Wednesday, when it also gave the first hint that Pyongyang would react with a nuclear test by vowing “physical actions” to boost its nuclear deterrent.

South Korean defesce ministry spokesman Wi Yong-Seop told reporters that Seoul believed the North was capable of conducting a test “any time its leadership decides to do so”.

Last month a U.S. think-tank reached a similar conclusion based on satellite photos, suggesting the North had repaired rain damage at its nuclear test site and could conduct a detonation at two weeks’ notice.

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Asked about the Philippines’ move, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said its southern neighbor was occupying some of China’s islands in the South China Sea. “China has consistently opposed the Philippines’ illegal occupation,” he told a daily news briefing.

China supports talks, but only on a bilateral basis with the countries directly involved, as previously agreed on by China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Hong added.

“We hope that the relevant country honors its promises, and ... does not take any action to complicate or expand the problem,” he said, without elaborating.

It was not clear how the tribunal could help. While all its decisions are binding on countries concerned, it has no power to enforce them. (MNS)

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A: Your overtime rate should be computed by also including your piece rate. This results in a higher overtime rate which increases your total wages.

If employees are paid an hourly rate plus some other type of compensation, and they work overtime too, then their “regular rate” for purposes of computing overtime, may be higher. Below are three methBY C. JOE SAYAS, JR. ods of compensation that may increase overtime pay: Hourly Rate + Piece Rate The regular rate is the employee’s total earnings for the week divided by the total hours worked per week. The regular rate is then multiplied time and a half for work of more than 8 and up to 12 hours per day. Example: employee is paid $10 per hour and $5 per piece, and worked a total of 50 hours and completed 100 pieces for the week.

If the employee was only paid hourly, the overtime rate would be $15. With the piece rate pay, the regular rate for computing overtime is higher and the employee’s overtime rate becomes $30.

Hourly Rate + Bonus Nondiscretionary bonuses (intended to increase productivity) are treated as wages and included in the employee’s regular rate when computing overtime pay. The bonus is apportioned over the workweeks the bonus was earned. Example: Employee earns an hourly rate of $10 per hour, plus a performance bonus of $2000 in a 6-month period.

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Hourly Rate + Shift Differential Pay A shift differential pay, for working undesirable hours or tasks, is considered part of wages and included in computing the overtime rate. Example: Employee works 14 hours per day and is paid $30 per hour plus a $3 per hour shift differential. When including the differential pay of $3 per hour for computing overtime, the regular rate should be $33 per hour. The overtime rate is $49.50/hour. The double time rate is $66/hour.

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Marlou Colina of Colina salon made KC concert ready with fashionable big curls Marlou Colina drove all the way to Pechanga to style for KC Concepcion as he is very fond of her.“When I learned that KC will be guesting for her mom’s in megastar Sharon Cuneta’s “Up ,Close and Personal” concert in Pechanga Casino , I started making contacts with her entourage to make sure that I will take care of her looks.”So I made a quick trip to Pechanga to see her .”

“Since she was wearing a nice red attire in the concert with her ravishing reddish tinted hair locks , I wanted to make her more fashionable with big bouncy hair locks to complete a very stylish appearance” he added.

The two consecutive nights concert was a big hit with sold out tickets so KC had to be concert ready for her mom’s big gigs. Sharon points out that in her concerts before , KC would just tag along and study at the dressing room or watch and imitate her mom at the audience seats.Now, she was already singing with her in her concerts. KC confessed that she was actually getting nervous to sing with her mom because it was quite some time since she last sang with her onstage in the U.S. Mother and daughter looked so wholesome together when they sang duet Sharon’s phenomenal song” Dear Heart.” The audience was all charmed by this number as they were so engaging to watch together in the concert.

Marlou Colina says” I really like them- as artists they are so dedicated to their profession-like mother, like daughter. Also they are so beautiful inside and out as real people.” It’s actually a mutual admiration society as Sharon Cuneta is delighted to the entrepreneur stylist Marlou Colina .Meanwhile KC in her tweet said “People like Marlou are like blessed not just because of their awesome business sense but because of their talent and genuine humility.”

KC Concepcion enchanted the audience with her soft, alluring voice which were mostly themes of love. Her medley of smooth songs like “ For the First Time ,“ Updated Version of Me” kept the audience asking for more. Her online supporters were there who always track her activities via Facebook, twitter and Instagram. She addressed her fans and thanked them for their support. KC Concepcion has finished a season for the XFactor Philippines and is under under the management of Viva Artists Management.

Marlou Colina has nothing but praises for her as he said” Her mom Sharon is so lucky to be blessed with a very caring and intelligent daughter like KC.” Her mother says the same as she can’t imagine how KC has grown to be so independent , being a graduate of an American University in Paris and a young Ambassador for UN against World Hunger .

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The timely Santo Niño blessing There’s a saying that tion, around 50 Santo Niño LIGHTHOUSE statues, including one from goes “everything happens for a reason,” and my son and three from somehow that phrase me, were placed on a table applied to us recently, in front of the altar and when my son Christian were prayed for during the and his family moved daily novena. to their new place two Back home in the Philipweeks ago and I wanted pines, the image of Santo to give them the statue of Niño is considered the “oldthe Santo Niño for “good est religious image.” Acluck.” I purchased the cording to some historical statue at the only Fili- BY MYRNA AQUITANIA facts, the wooden image pino merchandise shop made by Flemish artisans in Eagle Rock Mall and was brought to the island by placed the statue on top of their fireplace. Ferdinand Magellan in 1521, much like the After a couple of weeks, unbeknownst Magellan cross. He gave the Santo Niño to to most of us who shop at the Eagle Rock Queen Juana as a baptismal gift.

Mall, the merchandise shop closed its Forty-four years later in 1565, the doors. I think we were just lucky to have province of Cebu was destroyed by fire. purchased the statue of the Santo Niño The fire was set on purpose by the Spanbefore they closed. Our purchase was iards to punish the hostile activities of the also timely because this week the Filipino Cebuanos. However, in one of the burned ministry headed by Venus Rivera and co- houses, a Spanish soldier found the image ordinator, Jun Cabacang both of All Souls of the Santo Niño. The image was “reCatholic Church which is our Parish, cel- markably unscratched” and the Cebuanos ebrated the Feast of Santo Niño and I was proclaimed this as a “miracle.” Since then, able to borrow the statue I gave my son to the “miraculous image” has been treated by have it blessed. the Cebuanos as their partron saint.

During the week’s Santo Niño celebraNowadays, the Santo Niño is kept in the

Photo taken during the blessing ceremony shows from left: Pastor Rev. Joseph Kim/Dang Nguyen (partly hidden), Jun Cabacung, Filipino ministry coordinator and Assoc. Pastor Rev. Joseph Dass. Photo By: JEAN ONG

Parish church in Cebu and only a replica adorned with gold and precious stones, enshrined in glass is held inside the Basilica Minor del Santo.

I was thankful to my neighbor, Jean Ong, for informing me of joining the celebration which apparently has been an annual event celebrated at All Souls Catholic Church. I joined some of the evening novenas prior to the final night on Sunday, January 19th. I was glad to have joined in the festivities at the community hall after the 5:30 p.m. Mass which was officiated by the Church Pastor, Rev.Joseph Kim Dang Nguyen, assisted by Associate Pastor Rev. Joseph Dass.

At the church festivities in the community hall, we all brought our Santo Niño statues and they were also placed on a table in front of the hall.

The Filipino ministry chair, Venus Rivera, and her husband served around 150 of us with our comfort Filipino food such as Pancit Bihon, Menudo, Empanada, Rice and delicious desserts such as Puto and Kakanin.

The Santo Niño celebration is indeed an annual event I will now look forward to in the future, not only for the festivities involved but for the feeling of “blessings” bestowed on us who participate in it. May the Santo Niño continue to bless us all!

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The time is now: Ethnic media call for immigration reform in 2013

Editor’s Note: This editorial was produced in association with New America Media (http://www.newamericamedia.org), a national association of ethnic media, and was published by ethnic media across the country to bring attention to the urgency of immigration reform.

The White House and Congress must move quickly to enact just and humane comprehensive immigration reform.

In the wake of the 2012 elections, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have expressed the need to act on the issue. The window for bipartisan legislation is now open.

Ethnic media have a high stake in the future of immigration policy in this country. That’s why we are joining together to take an editorial stand to urge Congress and the White House: Make 2013 the year of immigration reform.

This is not merely a question of politics. We are calling for comprehensive immigration reform because it is the morally right, economically wise and pragmatically sensible thing to do.

Our country is a nation of laws, and it is clear that U.S. immigration laws need to be overhauled. The immigration system is broken, not only for the 11 million undocumented immigrants, but for the thousands of immigrants who are unable to get visas to work in the United States; for American businesses that can’t hire the workers they need; for the families who wait for years to get visas to join their relatives in the United States.

We need comprehensive immigration reform that will reunite families, reinvigorate the economy, and revive our identity as a nation that thrives on the contributions of hard-working immigrants.

It’s clear that our federal immigration laws are not working. Federal inaction on immigration has led states from Arizona to Alabama to write their own legislation. Even the recently announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is a temporary band-aid that does nothing to solve the larger problem of a broken immigration system.

Immigration has been portrayed as a divisive issue. In reality it’s not. All of us would benefit from an effective immigration system that responds to the needs of the market, protects all workers from abuse and exploitation and puts an end to the practice of separating parents from their children.

We need an immigration system that reflects the best traditions of our history—our belief in justice, equality, and economic opportunity.

And as we look to the future, we must make sure that we remain competitive in an increasingly globalized world. We need to continue to attract the best and the brightest, to be the destination of the world’s

Malaysia citizenship-for-votes probe stirs outrage Reports involved ‘illegal’ Filipinos in Sabah?

BY JULIA ZAPPEI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23, 2013 (AFP) – For years, charges have swirled that a secret Malaysian scheme gave citizenship to huge numbers of illegal migrants in a politically important state in exchange for votes for the ruling coalition.

Now, an inquiry is finally airing detailed allegations that have the government on the defensive ahead of elections that pose the greatest threat yet faced by the ruling bloc that has controlled Malaysia for 56 years.

A Royal Commission of Inquiry opened last week with ex-officials admitting they gave citizenship to Filipinos and Indonesians in resource-rich Sabah, one of two Malaysian states on jungly Borneo island.

One former official said some 100,000 identity cards (ICs) were handed out in 1993 ahead of a crucial state election, Malaysian news reports said.

Another admitted signing hundreds of thousands of ICs in the 1990s.

The testimony has revived accusations of treason against former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, who is alleged to have masterminded the scheme to shore up support for his government.

As head of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, Mahathir dominated Malaysia for 22 years with his famously hardball political tactics until he resigned in 2003.

Current prime minister Najib Razak is now battling to rally support for the BN ahead of polls he is expected to call within months, in an era when the coalition’s power grip has slipped.

But outrage over “Project IC”, as the alleged scheme is widely known, is undercutting his claims that the national electoral roll is free of fraud.

The opposition and election-reform advocates allege massive fraud in voter rolls nationwide and have seized on the testimony as proof of government vote-tampering.

“What we are concerned about is that this is still going on. That’s what we want to stop,” Ambiga Sreenevasan, head of the clean-elections activist coalition known as “Bersih”, or “Clean”, told a press conference Tuesday.

The outlines of “Project IC” have been whispered about for three decades and have bolstered the view of Sabah as a reliable “fixed deposit” of votes for the BN to help it weather challenges elsewhere.

The government allegedly targeted Muslims

from neighbouring Indonesia and the predominantly Muslim southern Philippines.

More than half of Malaysia’s 29 million people are Muslim ethnic Malays, but indigenous tribes, many of them Christian, predominate in Sabah.

They have bridled at the foreigners, blaming them for crime, drug abuse and economic competition, and alleging their homeland was being stolen.

Najib last June gave in to calls for an inquiry, but the move could backfire, said Ibrahim Suffian, head of independent polling firm Merdeka Centre, calling the revelations “explosive”.

“It probably will create a wave of resentment and dissatisfaction among native Sabah voters. This confirms their worst fears,” he said.

The population of Sabah, a region of rugged mountains and powerful rainforest rivers that is about the size of Ireland, has surged from some 600,000 citizens in 1970 to more than three million—more than double the national growth rate.

Malaysia’s opposition alleges some 700,000 may have illegally received ICs. A one-time battleground state, Sabah has been pro-BN since the mid-1990s.

The once all-powerful BN suffered a shock setback in 2008 national elections, and analysts predict a close fight with a formidable opposition led by Anwar Ibrahim, a former deputy premier, raising fears that government fraud could play a role.

Najib insists the national electoral system is clean and has highlighted recent reforms such as plans to use indelible ink to prevent multiple voting.

“Let the commission do its work and find out,” Najib was quoted as saying by state media, warning against a rush to judgement in Sabah.

Mahathir, still a vocal and influential conservative figure, has denied the existence of “Project IC,” but admitted at a press conference last week that foreigners in Sabah were given citizenship, saying no laws were broken.

No one has yet directly implicated him before the commission, but witnesses said last week they were directed by officials close to Mahathir. There has been no testimony yet suggesting “Project IC” was still active.

Hearings will continue for weeks, with some 170 witnesses expected to testify. The commission has until late March to investigate.

The commission’s final recommendations are not legally binding, but could lead to pressure for a crackdown on illegals.

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WASHINGTON, Jan 24, 2013 (AFP) – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein on Thursday introduced a toughened version of her assault weapons ban that expired in 2004, but she and other Democrats acknowledged an “uphill” battle to get it through Congress.

The new legislation, coming just six weeks after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, left 20 children and six adults dead, aims to ban military-style semi-automatic weapons, as well as magazines and other feeding devices that accept more than 10 rounds.

It would ban 157 specific firearms outright, including the AR-15 Bushmaster used in Newtown, while respecting hunters and sportsmen by excluding 2,258 models of “legitimate” hunting and sporting rifles.

“We have had enough,” Feinstein said at an event with several members of Congress – all Democrats – and law enforcement officials, as she stood before a board with 10 semi-automatic weapons clipped to it as a visual prop.

“These weapons do not belong on the streets of our towns, our cities, in our schools, in our malls,

in our workplaces, in our movie theaters.”

Feinstein’s is the first major gun legislation introduced since President Barack Obama proposed a series of measures last week, including a renewed assault weapons ban, aimed at reducing gun violence.

The bill would also require background checks on the sale or transfer of all “grandfathered” assault weapons, a measure that works toward Obama’s bid to close background check loopholes for gun purchases.

The US gun lobby, led by the powerful National Rifle Association (NRA), is staunchly opposed to any legislation that would restrict gun rights.

Lawmakers eager to impose stronger gun control face a fight among Republicans in Congress, many of whom rejected Obama’s proposals out of hand and who say they see any tightening of gun laws as an infringement of the right to bear arms as enshrined in the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution.

Feinstein insisted her bill would not take weapons away from law-abiding gun owners.

“The purpose is to dry up the supply of these weapons over time,” she said.

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In addition, on February 9, 2013, there will be a traditional lion dance performance on Lunar New Year Eve at 5:00pm. There will also be a “dotting of the lion’s eye” ceremony lead by management and the lighting of the firecrackers that follows immediately. The lions will enter the property from the front of the hotel valet area and dance through the casino area, wishing each guest at Pechanga to become a big winner.

All guests can feed the lion to make a wish for the New Year and receive a lucky Red Pechanga Envelope. Everyone is welcome join us on that day to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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Go, who writes a syndicated column in Weekend Balita will tackle issues that he said will “educate a lot of people and hopefully help them” in their purchase of new home.

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How to qualify for home loans in 2013 easy, will discuss the new coming guidelines.

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Anyone interested is urged to call 562-508-7048 to reserve their place as seats are limited.

‘Ready for Romance’ Valentine’s Day 2013 Raffle Contest Valentines Day has, throughout the years, been one of our society’s most anticipated holidays. It is a day filled with a nuanced combination of passion, interest, intrigue, excitement, nervousness and new horizons. For many, it is a start to their New Year with their significant other, or maybe it is their first date with someone new in their life. Regardless of your unique situation, we at Balita Media, O-Skin Care, Colina Salon and Café Sierra would like to do what we can to make sure your 2013 Valentine’s Day is truly one to remember.

As result, we will be hosting a raffle contest from January 26 to February 10, 2013. Individuals that apply will be entered for a chance to win several pairs of prizes for both themselves and of course, in true Valentine’s Day fashion, their date.

The winner of the raffle competition will receive several services including: two free facial appointments from O Skin Care, two free hairstyling sessions courtesy of Marlou Colina Salon and lastly, a dinner for two at Café Sierra, located at the Hilton of Universal city, which is redeemable before, during, or after Valentine’s Day. Applicants may enter the contest through a variety of mediums: entry forms will be available online at www.WeekendBalita.com, www.Balita.com and www.

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Remember, should you decide to apply via mail, the mail must arrive prior to the February 10th deadline; online submissions will be processed and entered immediately. Applicants will be required to submit their name, age, phone number, and e-mail address. It should be noted that all questions must be answered to qualify.

The raffle draw will be held on February 11, 2013. The winner will be contacted by phone and e-mail immediately after the conclusion of the drawing.

Balita Media, O Skin Care, Marlou Colina Salon and Café Sierra would like to sincerely thank you for your continued support and would like to wish you the best of luck in our raffle contest. We hope you have a fantastic Valentine’s Day. For more details, please look at the “Ready for Romance Valentine’s Day 2013 Raffle Contest ad on the opposite page.

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Following the phenomenal success of the blockbuster comedy film “Sisterakas,” television host and actress Kris Aquino said she now wants to do a family drama for her next project with Dawn Zulueta.

“Sinabi ko iyon kay Deo (Endrinal, Aquino’s manager) na mag-produce tayo ng parang mature drama about women na sana si Dawn ang kasama ko,” she said.

Saying she will be willing to spend for it, Aquino is hoping that her manager would grant her request.

“Kasi parang we’re forgetting na ‘yung babae na may disposable income na gusto manood ng movie, nasa age bracket namin [ni Dawn]. So sayang eh. Sabi ko kay Deo, sana payagan niya,” she said.

Aside from a new drama project, Aquino said she also wants to try doing an independent film.

“Gusto ko pero mayroon akong tatlong direktor lang na gusto. Ayaw ko na mag-name names. Aawayin na naman ako. Pero kung mag-i-indie ako, silang tatlo talaga ang gusto kong makatrabaho,” she said.

The TV host, however, said her manager would probably not allow her to do an independent film.

Currently, Aquino is gearing up for the release of her upcoming series “Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw.” She has also began taping for the next season of “Pilipinas Got Talent.”

Aquino also regularly appears on her ABS-CBN morning show “KrisTV.” (MNS)

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Venus’ mom approves of Andrei Felix Esther Bayonito, mother of beauty queen-turned-television host Venus Raj, said in a television interview that she supports her daughter’s relationship with Andrei Felix.

“Mabait siya. Kung mahal niya si Venus ay mahal din naman siya ni Venus,” she said. “Sila ang magde-decide sa pagmamahalan nila at kung magkatugma ang ugali nila.”

Bayonito added that she will always be there to support Raj and Felix, whom she already considers a part of their family.

“Nandiyan ako, susuportahan ko sila. Kung ano ang gusto ni Venus, nandiyan ako. Ituturing ko siya (Felix) bilang tunay kong anak,” she said.

Andrei Felix Raj admitted her relationship with Felix in March 2012. They became closer while working together for the ABS-CBN morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda.” (MNS)

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“Since she was wearing a nice red attire in the concert with her ravishing reddish tinted hair locks , I wanted to make her more fashionable with big bouncy hair locks to complete a very stylish appearance” he added.

The two consecutive nights concert was a big hit with sold out tickets so KC had to be concert ready for her mom’s big gigs. Sharon points out that in her concerts before , KC would just tag along and study at the dressing room or watch and imitate her mom at the audience seats. Now, she was already singing with her in her concerts.KC confessed that she was actually getting nervous to sing with her mom because it was quite some time since she last sang with her onstage in the US .

Mother and daughter looked so wholesome together when they sang duet Sharon’s phenomenal song” Dear Heart.” The audience was all charmed by this number as they were so engaging to watch together in the concert.

Marlu Colina says” I really like them- as artists they are so dedicated to their profession-like mother, like daughter. Also they are so beautiful inside and out as real people.”

It’s actually a mutual admiration society as Sharon Cuneta is delighted to the entrepreneur stylist Marlou Colina .Meanwhile KC in her tweet said “People like Marlou are like blessed not just because of their awesome business sense but because of their talent and genuine humility.”

KC Concepcion enchanted the audience with her soft, alluring voice , singing very popular love songs.Her medley of smooth songs like “ For the First Time ,“ Updated Version of Me” kept the audience asking for more. Her online supporters were there who always track her activities via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. She addressed her fans and thanked them for their support.

KC Concepcion has finished a season for the XFactor Philippines and is under the management of Viva Artists Management.

Marlou Colina has nothing but praises for her as he said” Her mom Sharon is so lucky to be blessed with a very caring and intelligent daughter like KC.” Her mother says the same as she can’t imagine how KC has grown to be so independent , being a graduate of an American University in Paris and a young Ambassador for UN against World Hunger .

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“Parang may nagkalat na lang bigla and, all of a sudden, people are asking me that,” the 28-year-old actor said.

Rumors on Lahbati’s pregnancy circulated when the actress announced she would be taking a break from showbiz, citing an unhealthy working relationship with her home network.

The 19-year-old actress is now in Switzerland with her family.

“Wala namang pag-usapan dapat na ganun, eh. Walang dapat pag-usapan na ganun... Hindi nga [malaki ang tiyan]. Hindi ko nga alam kung bakit nila kinakalat ‘yung ganyan,” Gutierrez said.

“Marami ngang tsismis na umiikut-ikot ngayon and Sarah Lahbati ayaw ko na siyang pansinin, at ayaw ko na palakihin ang mga ganyang isyu na ‘di naman dapat pinag-uusapan,” he added.

Gutierrez also said he is “saddened” that Lahbati is now based elsewhere. He said that he continues to communicate with the former GMA-7 talent.

Asked on the young actress’ controversial rift with the TV network, Gutierrez said he hopes that matters will soon be resolved between the two camps. (MNS)

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Beauty queen turned actress Bianca Manalo admitted she misses the feeling of having a special someone in her life.

During the press conference of her show “Aryana,” Manalo said there are times when she longs for someone who checks up on her throughout the day.

But the 2009 Bb. Pilipinas-Universe beauty stressed that she wants to take her time until she meets the right person.

“Nakaka-miss ‘yung feeling na may ite-text ka, feeling na may nagte-text sayo. Kunyari pagod ka sa work, or magkakasakit ka, may mag-aalala sayo. ‘Yung mga simple things na ganun. Nakaka-miss na may kasama ka manood ng sine, may kasama kang lumabas para mag-dinner. Pero nagagawa ko naman lahat ‘yun with my friends and family. Ayaw ko naman ipilit na gusto ko na. If it will come, it will come,” she said.

Manalo also clarified rumors that she has a non-showbiz boyfriend. According to the actress, she has been single since she and actor John Prats broke up in May last year.

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Yield: 4 servings 2 pounds ripe Florida tomatoes 1/2 cup olive oil 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 pound whole-wheat linguini (or your favorite pasta) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 bunch fresh basil, hand torn (or 1 tablespoon dried) Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt to taste Fresh ground pepper to taste Wash and rinse tomatoes. Dry tomatoes, then core and cut in half. Use a spoon to remove most of the seeds. Chop tomatoes coarsely. Add chopped tomatoes to a colander, sprinkle with a few pinches of salt and let them sit so they can release some of their water. This should only take a half an hour and can be done ahead of time.

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ho says pizza is just for dinner? With these recipes, you can get the family together and make pizza for dinner — and breakfast, lunch or snacks. By making it yourself, you can save money and make it healthier.

“It’s easy to turn pizza into a healthy meal. Use a whole wheat crust, garden fresh Chef Justin Timineri toppings like tomatoes from Florida, and serve it with a salad,” said Chef Justin Timineri, Executive Chef and Culinary Ambassador, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

These recipes are not only kid-friendly to eat, they’re kid-ready to make. Older kids can help slice vegetables, and younger kids can help make the pizza crust and add the toppings. Look for the “Grown-Up Alert” on each recipe for tasks adults should handle or help with.

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Whole Wheat Pizza Crust Yield: 1 crust, 4 to 6 servings 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for greasing pan 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat oven to 350°F. In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.

Mix by hand until dough comes together and doesn’t stick to the side of the bowl.

Use a small amount of olive oil to grease a medium sized (12-inch) pizza pan. Roll or press dough into pan. Bake for about 7 minutes or until golden brown. Let crust cool slightly and top as desired.

Grown-Up Alert: An adult may need to help with the oven.

Chef Justin’s Tomato Tips FOR KIDS 

Never refrigerate a whole tomato. Storing in cold temperatures stops the ripening process and makes the flavor fade.

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The best test for a great tomato is not color but aroma. Smell the stem end, and you should smell a strong sweet-acidic fragrance. Choose tomatoes that are plump, shiny and that give slightly when pressure is applied.

Gold Medal introduces two new barbecue flavors

Just in time for grilling season, Gold Medal brand has introduced two exciting barbecue flavors, now available at local Filipino and Asian groceries.

“Hot and Spicy” and “Monster Garlic” flavors were introduced just this year and are already becoming popular favorites.

“Lots of people love our original barbecue flavor,” says Jaime Barcena, Sales Gold Medal introduces new barbecue flavors: “Hot representative for A.I. Foods, and Spicy” and “Monster Garlic” (shown above). the exclusive distributor for Gold Medal brand. “So we are happy to give our customers even more variety to enjoy.”

All flavors of Gold Medal barbecue products are available in either pork or chicken. Pre-marinated and pre-skewered, these tasty treats have become a popular choice for families who love to grill, gather and enjoy good food.

“The convenience of having the barbecue already pre-marinated and preskewered is a big help for working families,” continues Barcena. “Just thaw and grill. It’s so easy: no prep, only party!”

You can try the new flavors at various grocery stores throughout the Southland during weekend samplings. For more information, contact A.I Foods Corp (323) 222-0827.

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BY ALICE SHIN first time trying, lucky you, you are very smart and fortunate, unlike some people, you start from the top, no falling for you.

It takes about 2 to 3 hours to straight your hair. And it usually lasts 5 to 6 months depend on natural condition of your hair. You may want to touch up your roots, depending on the growth. Also, if you do hair rebonding, let’s say, twice in a year, you are good to go with your gorgeous twinkling hair. For some people, who have crazy natural curly hair, or even for some people who have frizzy hair and don’t want to straighten with your straightener in hectic or lazy morning, if you get this straight perm, you won’t need to put your efforts on hair anymore!

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Lizzie Jagger presents Wrangler Denim Spa (Relaxnews) – Daughter of Rolling Stones star Mick Jagger has teamed up with Wrangler for a new line of Denim Spa jeans, designed to moisturize legs as they’re worn.

When Wrangler got its name, back in 1947, as a new line of jeans especially designed for tough-as-nails cowboys actress in North Carolina, the ranchers Filipina proband model ably couldn’t have imagined the Winnie latest Morada Kapatid, Anak” star innovation from the company – “Ina, jeans designed to moisturize your legs.

The latest innovation in denim wear, the jeans are sprayed with cosmetic microcapsules of moisturizing treatment during manufacture, which are then heated to bind to the fibres. This ensures a slow release of the product even when the jeans have been washed.

The friction of the skin against the microcapsules slowly breaks them down, ensuring an even and slow release of the product.

The brand is launching three models (which retail in the UK for £85, or around $135): Smooth legs (anti-cellulite), Olive extract (moisturizing), and Aloe Vera (for sensitive skin). According to the company’s marketing head Adam Kakembo, “women who wear Denim Spa enjoy smooth, moisturized legs with no compromise in style or fit.” The jeans come in low, medium and regular cuts.

Lizzie Jagger, who grew up in Wranglers while visiting her Texan family (Jagger’s mother is famous American model Jerry Hall), described the feel as “softer and smoother than regular jeans.” The anti-cellulite model offers caffeine, algae and retinol – all claimed to reduce the appearance of ‘orange peel’ skin. Back in 2004, jeans manufacturer Miss Sixty also released a pair of ‘anti-cellulite’ jeans, but the effects were described as a “marketing ploy” by the then head of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

The company advises buyers not to wash the jeans unnecessarily, and after 15 days, those in need of a moisture boost can use the additional reload sprays to top up the product levels in the fabric.

Wrangler was founded in 1904 as the Hudson Overall Company and is now owned

by VF, the world’s largest apparel company (home of Lee and North Face). Lizzie Jagger has previously modeled for Thierry Mugler, Mango, Marks & Spencer and Parisian brand Eleven.

The jeans will be available on ASOS.com from January 28.

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The new vaccine, Flublok, uses just part of the flu virus, a protein called hemagglutinin. It is put inside insect cells, which produce mass quantities of the protein as they grow.

Current flu vaccines are made using whole flu viruses grown in chicken eggs.

According to Protein Sciences Corp, the company that makes Flublok, the proteins in the virus protect against three flu strains: two influenza virus A strains (H1N1 and H3N2) and one influenza virus B strain. It is approved for adults ages 18 to 49.

Side effects are similar to current vaccines, including pain at the site of the injection, headThe US Food and Drug Administration has just approved ache, and muscle aches, an insect-based flu vaccine safe for people with egg according to the FDA. allergies. Photo: Leah-Anne Thompson/shutterstock.

The FDA adds that in a com study of about 2,300 people who were vaccinated with the new drug, Flublok was found to be 44.6 percent effective against all strains of the flu virus.

While the supply for this year is limited, the company that makes the vaccine reports it will be widely available in the US by the start of the next flu season, this autumn. The company is applying for EU approval early this year.

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COMMUNITY FASA celebrates its 19th anniversary FASA observed and celebrated its 19th anniversary over the weekend at Los Serranos Country Club, attended by all officers, board members, members and all 4 Chino Hills City Council candidates in the upcoming special election on Tues., March 5 , 2013.

Current president is Mr. Roger Bapor.

FASA, originally organized to provide a social networking forums for all seniors in Chino Hills, has evolved and is now a non-profit organization with a 501 C 3 certification from the Internal Revenue Service.

The organization meets twice-a-month at Founders Recreation Center (old Chino Hills city hall location), invites speakers on relevant topics and subjects for the needs of the seniors such disaster preparedness, CPR, etc.

The organization donates to Red Cross, Salvation Army, CNN Hero of the Year

The 19th Anniversary Celebration event was highlighted by the coronation of Ms. FASA 2013, Ms. Grace Concepcion as seen in photo with Rey Pastrana, Clarita Margos and Ms. Concepcion’s husband Rolly Concepcion.

Mr. Peñaflorida “Push Cart Classroom and Library” and used books and magazines to elementary and high school students in the Philippines.

The 19th Anniversary Celebration event was highlighted by the coronation of Ms. FASA 2013, Ms. Grace Concepcion and introduction of all 4 Chino Hills City Council candidates - Ms. Debi Hernandez, Mr. Ray Marquez, Ms. Rossana Mitchell and Mr. Jesse Singh. I was given the task of introducing all 4 candidates emphasizing that one of these 4 candidates will be the new City Council of Chino Hills and explaining the mail-in ballot format of the special election.

No public comments from all 4 candidates was accommodated due to full program schedule of the event. Enclosed are some of the pictures of the event that might be of interest. (Lou Alfonso)

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Help, Can I file bankruptcy AGAIN?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been asked this question a few times lately so MINDING YOUR I decided to write an article on it. If you have filed FINANCES bankruptcy before, you may be wondering whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible to do it again. Generally, the answer is that you can file bankruptcy as often as needed BUT subject to some limitations such as the following. I will try to simplify but here are the general rules: Consecutive same Chapter filings: If you are filing under the same bankruptcy â&#x20AC;&#x153;chapterâ&#x20AC;? (7 or 13), the timing is critical. If you are trying to file a Chapter 7 after youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already filed another Chapter

BY ATTY. RAY BULAON 7 in the past, you need to wait 8 years from the date your last case was filed. For consecutive Chapter 13 filings: If you received a prior discharge in Chapter 13, you cannot receive a second discharge in any Chapter 13 case that is filed within 2 years from the date that your last case was filed.

Chapter 13, then Chapter 7: If you obtained a prior discharge (i.e., a â&#x20AC;&#x153;debt wipe outâ&#x20AC;?) under Chapter 13, you will not be allowed a second discharge in a subsequent Chapter 7 filing unless 6 years have passed from the filing of the Chapter 13 to the filing of your Chapter 7 case. There is however an exception to this rule: You will be allowed a discharge in your current Chapter 7 case if you either paid all unsecured creditors in your past Chapter 13 case or you paid at least 70% of the unsecured claims and the plan represented your â&#x20AC;&#x153;best effortâ&#x20AC;? and proposed in â&#x20AC;&#x153;good faithâ&#x20AC;?.

Chapter 7, then Chapter 13: If you discharged your debts in a prior Chapter 7, you cannot obtain another discharge in a subsequent Chapter 13 filing unless four years have passed since your Chapter 7 filing date. This doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean, however, that you cannot file a Chapter 13 if your intention is to pay creditors the best you can. It only means that since there is no discharge available, whatever is not paid through your Chapter 13 plain

New provisional waiver applies to crewmen and those who have no proof of legal entry into U.S.; You can start petition today (Paul Choi is an immigration attorney and profesCHOIce sor of law located at 16000 Ventura Blvd. Ste 1201, IMMIGRATION CORNER Encino, CA. 91436. Atty Choi will answer all questions regarding immigration and naturalization for free. Address questions to pchoi@pchoilaw.com or telephone 818 714-2226. Atty Choi is pleased to announce that his administrator is Philip Abramowitz .)

Question: I have read in your column before that the USCIS passed a recently to permit persons with illegal entries into the U.S to apply for waivers of forgiveness in the U.S. before they leave the counBY ATTY. try. I understand that these waivers are necessary in PAUL CHOI order to obtain permanent residence for persons who entered unlawfully. When can I file for this waiver?

Does it apply to anyone who is here illegally? I entered as a crewman to join a cruise ship but I jumped ship and did not report. Can I qualify for this waiver if I am married to a U.S. citizen? What are the requirements?

Answer: The new Provisional Waiver is the best news to come from the USCIS in years. It will help hundreds of thousands of persons who entered the U.S. illegally, as transit without visas, as crewmen or who cannot prove legal entry. The law is a regulation enacted by the USCIS. After over nine months of deliberation and consideration, the USCIS announced that it has published a final rule instituting what it calls the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Provisional Waiverâ&#x20AC;? law.

To qualify the immigrant must be in the U.S., be married to a U.S. citizen or be petitioned as the child of a U.S. citizen. These categories are called â&#x20AC;&#x153;immediate relatives.â&#x20AC;?

Unfortunately, the new law does not apply to spouses or children of lawful permanent residents or those whose brothers and sisters are U.S. citizens and are petitioned by these siblings. It also does not apply to those persons who were petitioned by employers unless of course, they are married to a U.S. Citizen. So the law is limited to a group of persons who are called â&#x20AC;&#x153;immediate relatives.â&#x20AC;? However, once persons become â&#x20AC;&#x153;immediate relativesâ&#x20AC;? by virtue of the naturalization of their spouse or parent, (if under 21 years of age still) or by marriage, they qualify. Persons who have already received interview notices for immigrant visa interviews abroad, also donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t qualify.

The new waiver solves the problem known as the three/ten year bar. The law that created this bar was passed some 15 years ago and states that persons who overstay their permitted period of stay or persons who enter as crewmen, in transit or illegally without a visa accrue unlawful presence. Once a person has accrued one year or more of unlawful presence in the U.S. , any trips outside this country will prohibit the person from returning for ten years unless that person obtains permission to return sooner. Overstaying less than one year but more than six months triggers the 3 year bar.

The application to obtain permission to return to the U.S. is called a waiver form. Up until now the problem has been that waivers could only be sought outside the U.S. at the U.S. Embassy in the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home country-once they were already there. This was very risky as if the waiver was denied, the applicant was barred from returning to the U.S. for years. This caused undue hardship and long term separation. For this reason, very few persons risked leaving the U.S. to seek an immigrant visa and I always warned my clients against leaving.

Under present law, the only persons who can adjust status in the U.S. are those who entered lawfully, maintained lawful status at all times, or those who entered lawfully overstayed and were petitioned by U.S. citizen spouses, adult children or were petitioned as minor children of U.S. citizens. Persons who entered illegally, entered as crewmen, or entered legally but cannot prove it, could not adjust status in the U.S. There are literally hundreds of thousands of persons in this situation who are virtually stranded in the U.S. See CHOI, page 32

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will still be your liability. Now you may ask: Why file a Chapter 13 then if a discharge is not available under these circumstances? The answer is that it depends on what your goals are in filing the current Chapter 13. For example, one reason for filing may be to get court protection while consolidating non-dischargeable debts such as IRS taxes. Or it may be to stop a foreclosure and pay back the arrears through a 3-5 year payment plan.

There are other â&#x20AC;&#x153;trickyâ&#x20AC;? rules you need to know about that apply to dismissals and conversions from one chapter to another but I could just imagine how your head may be spinning by now trying to make sense of all these rules. The best thing to do if you are in a situation where you may need to file bankruptcy again (although youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already done so in the past) is to consult with a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney who can analyze your case and provide correct guidance.

For a free consultation, call Toll-Free 1-866-477-7772. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considering filing bankruptcy for the first time, or even if this is a second or a third filing for you, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;d like to help you so please call my office. We have offices in Glendale, Cerritos, West Covina and Valencia.

(None of the information herein is intended to give legal advice for any specific situation. Atty. Ray Bulaon has successfully helped over 5,000 clients in getting out of debt.

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Defalcation is an act of misappropriating funds that were entrusted to a person. The person who is BANKRUPTCY entrusted with the funds is called the fiduciary. For instance, your friend wins $2.0 million in the lottery.

He gives you the money and asks you to manage the money for him for one year. You give him a cyanide smoothie when it’s time for you to return the money to him. The smoothie kills him. Instead of managing the money for him, you gambled the money away at Las Vegas. His relatives file a lawsuit against you to collect the $2.0 million plus damages of $500,000.

BY ATTY. You file for Chapter 7 relief because you cannot pay LAWRENCE YANG the $2.5 million they are asking for. The relatives file an adversary complaint objecting to the discharge of the $2.5 million arguing that you defalcated as a fiduciary; therefore the debt is not dischargeable. Are they correct? Well, this question is really irrelevant because you are going to jail for the rest of your life for murder. Remember the cyanide smoothie?

Section 523(a)(4) of the bankruptcy code states that debts arising from “fraud or defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity, embezzlement or larceny” are not Medical dischargeable.

The U.S. Supreme Court on October Uniforms 29, 2012 granted certiorari in a non-dischargeability case, Bullock v. BankChampaign. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals held in the decision below, In re Bullock, that “defalcation” within the meaning of Section 423(a)(4) requires a showing of recklessness by the fiduciary. The question before the Supreme Court is, “What degree of misconduct by a trustee constitutes ‘defalcation’ under Section 523(a)(4) of the bankruptcy code that disqualifies the errant M-F 8:30am-5:00pm trustee’s resulting debt from a bankruptcy Sat 8:30am-1:00pm discharge-and does it include actions that result in no loss of trust property?”

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The state court found that the debtor did not have a malicious motive (everyone wants a new house in Malibu) but nevertheless granted the siblings summary judgment and awarded them damages based on the benefit that the debtor received due to the selfdealing. The debtor filed for Chapter 7 relief, and BankChampaign (now the trustee of the father’s trust), filed a non-dischargeability complaint. The bankruptcy court, and the 11th Circuit agreed that the judgment debt was a debt for “defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity” within the meaning of Section 523(a)(4). The 11th Circuit held that defalcation under Section 523(a)(4) requires more than mere negligence. Defalcation requires a known breach of a fiduciary duty, such that the conduct can be characterized as objectively reckless.

The 11th Circuit said that there are four groups on the issue: Even an innocent act by a fiduciary duty can be a defalcation. This is the position adopted in California In re Sherman 658 F.3d 1009, 2011) Defalcation requires a showing of recklessness. 11th, 5th, 6th and 7th Circuits.

Extreme recklessness must be established for a finding of defalcation. 2nd Circuit.

No position. 3rd Circuit.

How will the Supreme Court decide, will it adopt any of the foregoing or fashion its own position? If you are a fiduciary, the best course of action for you is to adopt the better part of caution and avoid any kind of self-dealing because it is very likely that any debt arising out of your defalcation in a fiduciary capacity will not be dischargeable. Investing trust money in a cockfight is defalcation in California where even an innocent act is defalcation.

Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been in law practice for thirty years. He specializes in bankruptcy, business and civil litigation and has handled more than five thousand successful bankruptcy cases in California. He speaks Tagalog and looks forward to discussing your case with you personally. Please call Angie, Barbara or Jess at (626) 284-1142 for an appointment at 1000 S Fremont Ave Bldg A-1 Suite 1125 Unit 58 Alhambra, CA 91803.

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Loan modification program still available while hardship exists Debt to income ratio play a big role in any home retention program Debt Income To Ratio is the key to a viable loan FINANCIAL modification and simple but useful measure of houseSOLUTIONS hold finances, you can achieve that by considering a debt counseling which homeowner will undergo financial eligibility process. It provides you basic information if you are a good candidate for a loan modification and other loan program. Financial capability is being determined and will guide homeowner to qualify for any home retention program, to short sale the property or save the home through loan modification.

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BY CLARO PEREZ homes, big question is, can you afford the mortgage payment after the loan modification? Not enough income or to much income without hardship play a big role in the eligibility process. First and foremost homeowners must undergo the evaluation process under debt counseling.

If you are not able to make all the payments on your home and afraid of losing it, you might consider a loan modification program. You may wonder what loan modification program is, how to apply, and what the qualification or eligibilities are. This article will tell you how.

Can a Loan Modification Help You? Are you afraid of losing your home?

Do you find yourself falling ever further behind in your monthly mortgage payments?

It may be possible a mortgage loan modification program might again help you to be able to afford the payments on your home. You may be able to avoid foreclosure with a loan modification.

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CORNER The marital entity is one with the greatest degree of confidence. This confidential relationship imposes a duty of the highest good faith and fair dealing on each spouse, and a duty to refrain from taking any unfair advantage of the other. Fam. Code Sec. 721(b) This fiduciary duty continues after separation until the date of distribution of community property. A problem frequently arises when after separation but before dissolution, one spouse breaches the fiduciary

BY KENNETH REYES duty by mismanaging or transferring community & DARRICK TAN property in prejudice of the other spouse’s rights.

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Family Code Sec. 1101 provides a statutory basis for a breach of fiduciary duty claim against a spouse. An actionable claim against one’s spouse lies where there is a breach of fiduciary duty which results in “impairment to the claimant spouse’s present undivided one-half interest in the community estate.” Fam. Code Sec. 1101(a). An impairment that falls under the foregoing code may be the result of a single transaction or a pattern or series of transactions which have caused a detrimental impact to the claimant spouse’s undivided one-half interest in the community estate.

A wide array of remedies is available under Family Code Sec. 1101. The court may order an accounting to determine the spouses’ marital property and obligations, and it may determine the rights of ownership in community property. In addition, the court may order that title to certain community property be reformed to include the name of the claimant spouse. Furthermore, remedies for breach of the fiduciary duty by a spouse, shall include, but not be limited to, an award to the claimant spouse of 50 percent, or an amount equal to 50 percent, of any asset undisclosed or transferred in breach of the fiduciary duty, plus attorney’s fees and court costs. Fam. Code Sec. 1101(g). Under subsection g., attorney’s fees and court costs are mandatory. If the breach by a spouse can be shown to have been done with fraud, oppression or malice, the claimant spouse’s remedies include an award of 100%, or an amount equal to 100%, of any asset undisclosed or transferred in breach of the fiduciary duty. Fam. Code Sec. 1101(h).

The relief afforded by Family Code Sec. 1101 is not exclusive. An aggrieved spouse may seek other remedies not outlined in the section. A spouse whose community property interests have been compromised as a result of his/her spouse’s breach may maintain an action to set aside an unauthorized transfer or encumbrance of property, or to impose a constructive trust. Many options are indeed available for one who is faced with a breach of fiduciary duty by his/her spouse. If you are faced with a breach of the fiduciary duty by your spouse, it is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible to determine what avenues of relief to pursue.

Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, P.C. This article is not a solicitation.

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What Are the Qualifications for a Loan Modification Program?

There are qualifications for a loan modification program which must be taken into consideration. First of all, you need to demonstrate to your lender that you have suffered a true financial hardship. You must demonstrate that this hardship makes paying your loan unaffordable. Some unexpected reasons are divorce, the death of a family member, reduction of income or loss of job, illness or major medical expenses, job transfer, or incarceration. The loss of equity will not count. You must also prove to the lender that with loan modification you will be able to make loan payments now and in the future.

Your lender will want to know that you will not default on your mortgage if you receive a new terms that lower your mortgage payment. You must demonstrate that your property taxes, mortgage payment, insurance, and home owner’s dues ARE MORE THAN 31% OF YOUR GROSS INCOME. You will also have a complete and accurate application, with your adequate financial information to your lender.

How Do I Apply for a Loan Modification?

Taking all of the above into consideration, if a loan modification sounds interesting to you in your circumstances, you must undergo a financial evaluation to avoid waste of See CLARO PEREZ, 36

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I did a research for my buyers seminar and found out a lot of amazing stories of investors making huge amounts of profit flipping properties the past three to four years. My 2012 calendar give away has a quotation from Albert Einstein quoting “Out of Clutter, find Simplicity. From Discord, find Harmony. In the middle of Difficulty lies Opportunity.”

In every bad there are good. Investors were having too much fun and making too much money on the down turn of real estate market. Home were being bought cheaper than if you were to actually built

BY KEN GO them yourselves. Investors picked up on it quiet aggressively and make huge profits. They made lucrative side-jobs and even entire businesses off of buying up homes and selling them a year or two down the road for worthwhile profits. Sometimes they put some effort into remodeling the houses and sometimes they wouldn’t. But either way, they knew they were going to make a buck off of the deal.

Real Estate prices have gone back to when we were in the early 2000s’. Somewhere around 2002-2003 it is slightly improving and very slowly showing signs of appreciation. However, one of the major driving force to why property values seems to be going up is due to very low properties in the market for Sale. The majority of homes for sale are still dominant in the foreclosure and short sale side of the equation, although more retirees starting to come out but the playing field is still uneven. How do even that out is by bringing out the so called “ Move Up buyers” meaning , these are home owners wanting to sell so they can buy a better and bigger home. That will replenish the market with low to medium price homes and increase sales in the next tier of Real Estate Prices.

So far we don’t see that happening yet, hopefully when consumer confidence are higher home sellers will come out to test the market and buy bigger homes. That will then create a trickle-down effect on the entire Cycle that will really push the economy in the right directions. My comment is that these prices are not inflated but moving along according to what the market is demanding. The medium price homes have shown better sign of recovery while medium to high end homes ( not top tiers) might actually see some decline due to job instability in the economy.

Some says we might hit a double recession?

But just because nobody wants to touch the housing market doesn’t mean it isn’t worth looking at. Because there really is plenty to look at. Contrary to all of the rumors of double and triple-dips in real estate prices, there are actually numerous signs to indicate that the dipping – at least the significant kind – just might be over. And, in fact, signs of a rebound are popping up all over. We covered these earlier, but we’re not the only ones to notice…

A Very Solid Foundation for a Very Real Recovery House prices are cheap right now. At an average 30-plus percent below their peak, buying a home is a bargain in just about any area of the country. In fact, in many cities, it’s even more affordable to buy – taxes and all included – than to rent. Better yet, borrowing costs have been recorded down around 20% year on year and mortgage rates hit an all-time low in February.

There are so many added incentives for people to take up their piece of the American Dream – complete with white picket fence should they so choose – these days that it’s practically a tragic shame not to act on the chance.

That’s from a buyer’s perspective. But as the previous points show, there’s an even stronger case to be made from an investor’s standpoint.

I believe the facts show just the opposite. They show now is a fantastic time to buy a home. Prices are cheap. And with record-low mortgage rates, housing is now more affordable than ever. So, if you want to buy a house, we think now’s a great time to do it. But there is another purchase that you can make that will give you a much more diversified real estate portfolio: A real estate ETF. Better Chances of a Loan Modification Yes, I believe the lenders will do more to try to resolve the delinquent mortgage borrowers and help them modify to a better rate and payments. I am still not seeing loan balance reductions for first mortgages, but more loan modification approvals.

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Gadson, 32, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was sentenced January 18, 2013, by United States District Court Judge Sharon M. Gleason, to 18 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. During his period of supervised release, Gadson is restricted from use of the Internet without his probation officer’s permission. The sentence imposed was in accordance with the United States Sentencing Guidelines for this crime. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel R. Cooper, Jr., Gadson appeared in at least three videos published on YouTube, all of which lyricized the degradation of women through sex trafficking and promoted See LAS VEGAS MAN, page 36

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(DETROIT, Michigan-AFP) - Honda unveiled Monday a stylish “urban SUV” concept at the heart of a small car onslaught aimed at helping the Japanese automaker boost global sales by 50 percent over the next four years.

An expansion of the already popular Fit family, Honda said the muscular yet compact car will offer a great alternative to customers who want the versatility of a sport utility vehicle with the size and handling of a small car.

“With aspirational and sophisticated styling, this urban SUV concept showcases the dynamic sculpting and vibrant character lines of a sporty coupe in the confident, capable stance of an SUV,” American Honda sales chief John Mendel told a press conference at the Detroit auto show.

“Younger buyers in particular are looking for the functionality of an SUV in an efficient, fun-to-drive package. And we think this vehicle is right on the money.”

The new model will hit the U.S. and Japanese markets in 2014 following the launch of the updated Fit before being rolled out worldwide.

Small cars like the Fit, City and urban SUV will be the “key to our future,” Honda chief executive Takanobu Ito said as he unveiled the concept car.

Honda forecasts that sales of this “global compact series” will expand from about 500,000 today to 1.5 million for the fiscal year ending in March 2017, Mendel told AFP. That will help Honda drastically increase sales from four million to six million vehicles during the same period.

The remaining growth will come primarily from its core global models: the Accord, Civic and CRV. “We see small continuing to grow,” Mendel said in an interview after the launch.

“We think that with continued pressure on fuel economy demands we’ll see a continuation of that kind of Europeanization of the US market: smaller, more rational but I want all the emotional content, I want the capability.”

There is a great deal of pent-up demand in the United States for Honda’s Fit that will not be met until a new factory in Mexico comes online in 2014 with the capacity to build 200,000 vehicles a year, Mendel said.

Honda expects to be able to boost U.S. sales from 1.4 million vehicles in 2012 to about 1.8 million by 2017, which will help North American sales reach close to two million.

Building small cars profitably is “tough,” especially for vehicles sold in emerging markets that need to come in a lower price point, Ito said on the sidelines of the show.

“I think for all automobile markers to survive in the future it’s going to be necessary to make these kinds of small cars, to make them highly efficient and to have the technology to build them,” he added.

“We think product development and tech development in this area is something we’re very good at.”

Toyota is also building a new factory in Japan that will focus on compact cars and is working to slash overhead, increase efficiency and optimize production by concentrating research and development, sourcing and production in one location.

Similar plans are going into the upcoming Mexican plant and localization also helps to lower costs while offsetting currency fluctuations and the impact of the strong yen.

“The exchange rate obviously is not something one can control and it’s not something that’s very easy to predict,” Ito said.

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Honda – which was the first Japanese automaker to launch US auto production in 1982 – currently builds 90 percent of the vehicles it sells in the United States in North America.

That will move up to about 95 percent once the Mexican factory comes on line, Ito said in an interview on the sidelines of the show.

Honda already has several smaller expansions underway at some of its 14 existing North American plants to bring total capacity up to 1.92 million units from the current level of 1.63 million by 2014.

“We will have more flexibility as well as capacity for exportation,” said Tetsuo Iwamura, head of Honda’s North American operations.

The Japanese automaker recently hit the milestone of one million vehicles exported from the United States and is looking to become a net exporter of vehicles from North America within the next two years.

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(DETROIT, Michigan-AFP) – The green car market is only inching along in the United States, hampered by high comparative costs and limited ranges on pure electric vehicles, but automakers remain confident their time will come.

“Everybody thinks that everybody else should be driving a green car,” said Dave Sergeant, an auto analyst with JD Power.

Automakers have launched a host of hybrids and electric vehicles in recent years with huge fanfare in response to political pressure from the Obama administration to improve fuel economy drastically.

But lower emission vehicles are still struggling to find their public, winning over just 3.5 percent of US sales last year, with about 500,000 vehicles sold.

That is perhaps one reason why they were not a prominent part of this year’s Detroit auto show, where luxury brands, pickups and performance dominated new vehicle launches.

“It’s getting better every year but there’s a very slow adoption rate,” said Jesse Toprak, an analyst with the specialty site TrueCar.com.

Hybrids have overcome the initial fears many consumers had about the reliability of a new technology.

However, few are willing to swap to alternatives like a pure electric, compressed natural gas or hydrogen fuel cells that could strand them on the side of the road if they get too far from a filling station or electrical outlet, Sergeant said.

“Consumers are terrified by the range issue,” he told AFP.Cost is another major concern as consumers “tend to have a poor ability to do the math in terms of what they’re going to pay and what they’re going to save” on a hybrid, he said.

And even with big tax breaks, the $30,000 to $40,000 price tag for a plug-in electric Chevy Volt or fully electric Nissan Leaf is also off-putting.

Nissan responded to poor sales of its pioneering Leaf by slashing the price Monday by about $6,000, which would bring it down to as little as $18,800 in some US locations, once tax breaks are considered.

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(Relaxnews) – Designed and developed specifically for the North American market, Volkswagen’s six-seat all-terrain CrossBlue SUV concept vehicle uses a dieselelectric plug-in hybrid engine for maximum fuel economy and minimum environmental impact.

Making its official debut at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show on Monday, the CrossBlue is almost 5 meters long, two meters wide, seats six adults easily and still has enough space for their luggage. A little more rugged and masculine in stance than VW’s existing SUVs, the Golf-derived Tiguan and the current rangetopping Touareg, the CrossBlue nevertheless showcases a number of environmentally friendly technologies.

Chief among these is a diesel-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain that enables the car to run like a pure electric zero emissions vehicle over distances up to 20 miles (32 km), use the two engines in tandem for a power and performance boost, or use the diesel engine to charge the electric engine, rather than powering the wheels to achieve a combined fuel economy of 143.5mpg and an extended range of 661 miles (1063 km) before the tank needs refilling and the battery recharging.

Lightweight materials used in construction, along with weight savings that come from using an electric engine, also mean that this rather large vehicle can go from 0-60mph in 7 seconds and onto a top speed of 127mph (over 200 km/h), has over 300 horespower and 516 lbs ft of torque, crucial for off-road performance.

What’s more, with the press of a button the car can switch between normal and zero emissions mode, practical for negotiating small towns and villages as part of longer, cross-country journeys.

Inside, the cabin uses light woods and metal and, with a nod towards the growing importance of consumer technology, features an integrated iPad Mini in the back of both the driver’s and front passenger’s seat.

The CrossBlue features a highly innovative plug-in hybrid powertrain that mates a TDI Clean Diesel engine with two electric motors, a DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission, and an electric all-wheel-drive system that is dubbed “propshaft by wire.” Volkswagen’s manufacturer estimated fuel economy rating is 89 mpge combined in electric mode and 35 mpg as a hybrid. As well as offering excellent economy for a mid-size crossover SUV, the

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CrossBlue has impressive performance from a powertrain that produces up to 305 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque: 0 to 60 mph is estimated to take just 7.2 seconds.

The CrossBlue runs in zero emissions mode either at the press of a button or automatically. With a fully charged 9.8kWh lithium-ion battery, the CrossBlue can travel a distance of 14 miles in all-electric mode; to achieve optimal driving range, the top speed is reduced from 127 mph to 75 mph. The overall driving range is 661 miles if the 18.5-gallon fuel tank is filled with ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel.

“The CrossBlue concept is exactly the right type of vehicle for the U.S. market,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. “It combines a truly versatile interior layout with sophisticated Volkswagen design, to give a unique and supremely stylish offering in this segment. Moreover, the vehicle showcases our innovative German powertrain engineering and the bandwidth of the new MQB architecture.”

A Volkswagen Made for America Painted in “CrossBlue Glass Flake”, the concept is 196.3 inches long, 79.3 inches wide, and 68.2 inches high. It assumes a very confident stance on the road thanks to wide front and rear tracks of 66.4 and 66.8 inches respectively, 21-inch aluminum-alloy wheels shod with 235/45 tires, and significantly flared wheelarches.

Simply put, if you are seeking fuel efficiency, then Volkswagen will not let you down. If you are looking for a stylish, fuel efficient, cost effective start to 2013, Volkswagen of Downtown Los Angeles should be your first stop.

Volkswagen of Downtown Los Angeles is located at 1900 S. Figueroa St., CA 90007. For more information on Volkswagen of Los Angeles feel free to call Don Dolor and Christopher Tiusiu at 1-888-428-4501.

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Outlander Sport sales rise 15.4% in December CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire – Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported December was its second-best-ever month of sales for Outlander Sport, up 15.4 percent compared to December 2011.

Outlander Sport sales were 1,770 for the month, exceeded only by the 2,253 sales in September of this year. Sales during the 2012 calendar year for the fuelefficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois, were up almost 20 percent compared to the prior year.

Lancer Evolution sales improved 39 percent in December and over the past 12 months have showed an increase of almost 19 percent.

Overall Mitsubishi sales were 4,113 units, an increase of more than 15 percent from November, but down 18 percent compared to December 2011.

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When asked why the thinks selling cars has been easy for him, Richard Samaco, the new Sales Manager at Glendale Mitsubishi said “Maybe, it was the deals that

I’ve been able to offer to my Santos and Ariel customers. Maybe, it’s my Daut – has been sellknowledge and my experiing an average of 10 ence in knowing the ins and cars a month, while outs of Mitsubishi vehicles.”

Filipino Internet Richard added that “of Manager Jojo Diala course it’s because its Mithas been moving 1215 cars sold. Richsubishi.” He said Filipinos ard said he plans to also love the new Outlander Puente Hills Mitsubishi Floor Manager Hanzel Fraguere (left), and Sales & Leasing personnel hit at least 120 units and the Lancer Evolution. New Alex Jacinto and Jovi Manalang (right) sold in a month as “Our kababayans prefer the Outlander because while it’s an SUV, it’s very fuel- he said that he’s bullish about the economic recovery as efficient.” The Evolution, meanwhile, is the top choice for shown by the increasing sales in the Mitsubishi brand.

For more information about the Mitsubishi’s most those looking for a fast car. Richard said, “It’s our fastest popular vehicle Outlander Sport and other fuel-efficient turbo-charged 4-cylinder car.”

But Richard also attributed Filipinos’ brand choice vehicles, please visit our kababayans Alex Jacinto or Jovi since Mitsubishi has always been a favorite vehicle brand Manalang and as mentioned the dealership’s new Floor in the Philippines and has been one of the most dominating Manager Hanzel Fraguere at Puente Hills Mitsubishi brands in the Philippine car market. It’s no wonder that he where they can guide you in learning more about the has customers who always comes back to him for a brand Mitsubishi Outlander or any other Mitsubishi for that new Mitsubishi every two years and one kababayan, in matter, a ton of which are ready for purchase and are just particular, has owned four new Mitsubishis all purchased awaiting new car owners. Not to mention that Mitsubishi is among our top car brands, anyway. from him.

Puente Hills Mitsubishi 17665 Castleton St., City of As the new sales manager of Glendale Mitsubishi, Richard’s target is to top their 100+ car units sold in one Industry, CA 91748. Our kababayan Alex can be reached month. He disclosed that each Filipino salesman – John at 1-866-413-0451.

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer and Outlander Sport models named Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Picks CYPRESS, Calif., PRNewswire – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has seen a pair of its 2013 vehicle offerings – the versatile and stylish Lancer compact sport sedan and the dynamic Outlander Sport compact crossover – named by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as “Top Safety Picks.”

For the sixth year in a row, the Mitsubishi Lancer compact sport sedan* (including Sportback 5-door) joins the elite group of 2013 model vehicles that meet the Insurance Institute’s rigid vehicle crash testing criteria in order to be called an IIHS “Top Safety Pick.” The 2013 Mitsubishi

Lancer is one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the company’s varied model lineup as it achieves a lofty EPA-rated 34 mpg highway (DE and ES models with the 2.0-liter engine). And for a second year in a row, the Mitsubishi Motors’ made-in-America five-passenger 2013 Outlander Sport compact crossover makes the grade as an IIHS “Top Safety Pick.” With a MSRP starting price of only $19,170, the 2013 Outlander Sport achieves an impressive EPA-rated 31 mpg highway.

To commemorate Mitsubishi Motors’ arrival to American shores some 30 years ago, the company has created a

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Mazda reports best-ever certified pre-owned sales in 2012 All-new certified pre-owned program proves effective as sales outpace industry IRVINE, Calif. (January 11, 2013) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced a record sales year for its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle program. With total sales of 27,239 vehicles, 2012 was the most successful sales year for Mazda’s recently revamped CPO program.

In addition to record sales, Mazda also posted a yearover-year increase in CPO market share to 1.5 percent and a total increase in CPO vehicle sales of 43.5 percent, which drastically outpaced the industry’s average increase of 5.3 percent. Mazda also realized a 50.6 percent increase in CPO vehicle sales for the month of December, which gave the manufacturer a 1.8 percent market share, a YOY increase of 0.6 for the month.

“We want our customers to know that Mazda vehicles are not only stylish and fun-to-drive, but they also retain their value,” said Ron Stettner, vice president of sales, MNAO. “Through our 150-point inspection, warranty and AutoCheck Buyback Protection, our CPO program is designed to instill confidence in our customers.

Mazda recently added extra value to its Certified PreOwned program by adding a 3-year repurchase guarantee through the AutoCheck Buyback Protection. Available at no extra cost to consumers, if AutoCheck reports a clean title and later the vehicle is found to have a certain title brand, AutoCheck will repurchase that vehicle from the customer (up to 110 percent of the NADAguides.com published retail value) plus coverage of up to $500 in aftermarket accessories.

Speaking of customers Mazda of Puente Hills is one of the better performing car dealerships in Southern California, if not the whole of U.S., selling both pre-owned certified vehicles and brand new Mazda cars.

Located at 17723 E. Gale Avenue, City of Industry, 91748, the Mazda of Puente Hills is one of the fastest growing Mazda car dealerships in Southern California. This has been realized after Mazda of Puente Hills made an aggressive move in tapping the rich immigrant Asian community in the neighborhood that includes thousands of Filipinos.

Moreover, Mazda of Puente Hills has its own in-house automotive financing program where Mazda vehicles are priced lower therefore customers get more savings and because Mazda vehicles are of great value. In addition,

Toyota regains global auto sales crown (DETROIT, Michigan-AFP) - Toyota regained the global sales crown lost when the 2011 Japanese tsunami devastated its supplies as U.S. rival General Motors saw its share of the global market shrink.

Toyota first overtook GM as the world’s biggest carmaker in 2008, a position GM had held for 77 consecutive years.

A year later, GM was forced to restructure under bankruptcy protection and has shed a number of unprofitable brands.

While the largest U.S. automaker is once again making record profits, its sales have been hit by a deep downturn in Europe, the reduction in its offerings and a decision not to chase market share with costly incentives and low-margin fleet sales.

GM said its share of the global auto market fell 0.4 points to 11.9 percent in 2012 despite sales that grew 2.9 percent to 9.2 million vehicles.

It has managed to hang onto the number two spot in worldwide sales, but German rival VW – which aspires to be the world’s biggest automaker by 2018 – is not far behind with sales up 11 percent in 2012 to 9.07 million.

Toyota maintains a much larger lead and has forecast its 2012 sales will jump 22 percent to 9.7 million vehicles. “Last year was a breakout year for us in a number of ways,” said Jim Lentz, head of Toyota Motor Sales USA. While it’s great to be back on top again, Lentz insisted that “it’s not that big of a deal.”

“I don’t really look at the global sales crown very much,” he told AFP on the sidelines of the Detroit auto show. “I’m sure we’ll have a cup of coffee and say wasn’t that great but by lunch we’ll have forgotten about it and be back to business.”

While Toyota also set new records for vehicle productions, sales and vehicle launches in the United States last year, Lentz said the key measure is how the company connects to customers.

“The important number is how we’re doing with retail customers,” Lentz said, noting that the Toyota brand was the number one U.S. retailer in 2012 as sales grew 27 percent.

The group’s total U.S. sales topped two million vehicles and captured 14.4 percent of the U.S. market, placing it in second place behind GM’s fleet-fueled 17.9 percent stake.

GM’s international operations – Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East – posted the biggest gains, with sales up 10.1 percent at 3.6 million while its share was

flat at 9.5 percent.

Sales fell 8.2 percent in Europe to 1.6 million vehicles, w h i l e Paul Luong (left) and Quang Huynh of G M ’ s Wondries Toyota in Alhambra. share narrowed by 0.2 points to 8.5 percent, the biggest U.S. automaker said in a statement.

North American sales rose 3.2 percent to just over three million, though GM’s share of its home market fell 1.5 points to 16.9 percent.

Sales in South America shrank 1.9 percent to just over a million vehicles, while GM’s share of the region fell 0.8 points to 18 percent.

Despite losing the global sales crown, GM earning a consolation prize Monday: its compact luxury sedan the Cadillac ATS was named “North American Car of the Year” at the Detroit auto show – with Toyota not on the shortlist for the prestigious award.

From Camry to Sienna, to the flagship Avalon to the gas-saving Prius Hybrid and to the ever dependable Corolla, the workhorse RAV4 and everything in between, the Wondries Toyota lot in Alhambra, CA takes the customer to a new pleasant carbuying experience not available anywhere.

So for a closer look at the all-new Toyota vehicles and their certified pre-owned, come and visit our friendly sales people at Wondries Toyota in Alhambra where the Yaris and all other 2012 Toyota vehicles of various models are now available and on sale right now.

And with Paul Luong and Quang Huynh assisting you, you can also take advantage of the great deals now happening at Wondries Toyota, not to mention the extra customer service Paul and Quang always provide to their Filipino customers.

For more information, please contact Paul at paull@ wondriestoyota.com or call him at 626.414.2525 or Quang at or qhuynh88@gmail or by phone at 626.524.0579. Wondries Alhambra is located at 15431601 W. Main St., Alhambra, CA 91801 and see why Yaris is a “great blend” of performance, fuel efficiency and safety.

there are lease programs where qualified customers can get a new 2013 Mazda iSV sedan for a very low monthly payment of $128, or the Mazda 3i Hatchback Touring for only $148 each month. Just compare to other dealerships.

Where can you get an SUV, like the 2013 CX-5 Sport that Mazda of Puente Hills offers at a very low $228 monthly payment?

For more information on Mazda of Puente Hills, please call toll-free at 1-888-416-3644 or visit their website at www.phmazda.com.

Toyota settles ‘bellwether’ U.S. wrongful-death suit WASHINGTON, Jan 18, 2013 (AFP) – Japanese automaker Toyota has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit in the United States over sudden, unintended acceleration that allegedly killed two people in Utah in 2010.

“We are satisfied that both parties reached a mutually acceptable agreement to settle this case,” Toyota Motor Corp said in a statement late Thursday.

A Toyota spokeswoman, Celeste Migliore, told AFP it was the first “bellwether” settlement among hundreds of cases pending in a federal court in California.

Toyota did not reveal financial details of the settlement, but said in a statement it “will have a number of other opportunities to defend our product at trial... and other legal venues.”

“We would emphasize that at no time has anyone put forth any reliable scientific evidence of an alleged electronic defect in our vehicles that could cause unintended acceleration,” it said.

The settled case involved a man and woman in the US state of Utah killed when the Toyota Camry they were traveling in slammed into a wall.

Critics have argued that Toyota’s accelerator technology was behind several deadly accidents.

But Japan’s biggest automaker said its accelerator technology was confirmed as safe.

“We sympathize with anyone in an accident involving one of our vehicles; however, we continue to stand fully behind the safety and integrity of Toyota’s Electronic Throttle Control System, which multiple independent evaluations have confirmed as safe,” the statement said.

The acceleration problem prompted a recall of millions of Toyota vehicles in 2009-2010, severely damaging the carmaker’s once-sterling reputation.

Toyota has argued at least in some cases that the problems involved floor mats that came loose and trapped the accelerator pedal.

Last year, Toyota added two models to 2009-2010 recalls citing the floor mat problem.

Toyota’s mishandling of its vehicle problems led to a US congressional probe, more than $50 million in fines from US regulators and public apologies by its chief.

In December, the automaker announced an agreement to pay about $1.1 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by US vehicle owners who said the value of their cars had fallen due to the recalls.

It also agreed to pay a record $17.35 million fine involving floor mats.

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Hein Verbruggen was president of the International Cycling Union (UCI) when Lance Armstrong won seven, straight Tour de France titles that he has since admitted were fuelled by the blood booster EPO, blood transfusions and human growth hormones.

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+ tax, 36 month closed end lease on approved well qualified credit. $2000 out of pocket plus application of $500 owners loyalty rebate to any currently registered Mazda owner or any prior owner who financed thru Mazda for total drive off of $2500 plus tax and license. No security deposit. 15¢/mi after 10k mi/yr.

Special Lease For

$

+Tax/ Month

ONLY 1 AT THIS SPECIAL

Lease For

148

+Tax/ Month

$

17,288 $31,288

After application of $500 owner’s loyalty rebate to any currently registered Mazda owner or any prior owner who financed thru Mazda and $500 military appreciation rebate for active military.

M o d e l C X 9 GT2A ( 3 6 5 6 2 2 )

After application of $500 owner’s loyalty rebate to any currently registered Mazda owner or any prior owner who financed thru Mazda and $500 military appreciation rebate for active military.

Weekend, Sat. - Fri., January 26 - February 1, 2013

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Call Direct 310.944.5130

NEW 2013 CHEVY SPARK LS VIN# CDC527695

MSRP..........................................$13,920 Win Discount.................................. $1,925 Selling Price.................................. $11,995 CA Residence Down Payment*........$500

TOTAL NET SAVINGS

Freddy Salaguit Sales Consultant

Call Direct 562.326.1826

NEW 2012 CHEVY SONIC LTZ MSRP*....................................... $19,570 *1 AT THIS OFFER Win Discount................. $2,075 Selling Price..............................$17,495 Lease Conquest Rebate**...............$1,000 Customer Cash...............................$500 CA Residence Down Payment***......$500

Net Cost

$11,495

VIN# C149014

Net Cost

$15,495

TOTAL NET SAVINGS

$2,425

$4,075

*Customer must be a Resident of California with proof of residence. Customer must Qualify through GM Financial. See dealer for details.

**Customer must have a current lease of a non GM vehicle of 1999 or newer within household with proof. ***Customer must be a Resident of California with proof of residence. Customer must Qualify through GM Financial. See dealer for details.

NEW 2013 CHEVY MALIBU LS

NEW 2012 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB

NEW 2013 CHEVY AVALANCHE LS 2WD

VIN# CDF181216

ALL IN STOCK

VIN# CDG220124

MSRP*....................................$23,425 *1 AT THIS OFFER WIN Discount.............................$3,230 Selling Price..........................$ 20,195 Lease Conquest Rebate**.........$1,000 Customer Cash..........................$500

Win Discount..................................$2,000 GM Trade in Allowance*.................$1,000 Lease Conquest Rebate**..............$2,000 Customer Cash..............................$5,000

MSRP*....................................$37,416 *1 AT THIS OFFER Win Discount..................................$421 Selling Price.............................$36,995 NOW IN Lease Conquest Rebate**...........$2,000 STOCK Factory Rebate...........................$5,000 TOTAL NET SAVINGS Net Cost

TOTAL NET SAVINGS

$4,730

2004 Chevrolet Aveo

2004 GMC Envoy XUV

T4B274969

T46145446

$6,991

$6,994

T8H508685

2006 Dodge Charger

T Y2107018

T6H318398

T29120397

$7,991 RBH030105

$7,421

*Must trade in 99 or newer car or light duty truck. **Customer must have a current lease of a non GM vehicle of 1999 or newer within household with proof.

2002 Chevrolet 2000 Chevrolet 2005 Nissan Monte Carlo Camaro Xterra

2008 Toyota 2011 Hyundai Elantra Yaris P84029511

$10,000

$18,695

**Customer must have a current lease of a non GM vehicle of 1999 or newer within household with proof

2008 Honda Civic

TOTAL NET SAVINGS

Net Cost

P5C651707

RAN208211

$29,995

**Customer must have a current lease of a non GM vehicle of 1999 or newer within household with proof

2006 Honda 2010 Chevrolet 2011 Chevrolet Civic Aveo Malibu

2007 GMC Canyon

TA 4152807

T78236796

T6S005226

$9,991 $11,991 $12,991 $12,991 2010 Chrysler Sebring

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RBB234468

$13,491 $13,991 $13,991

2007 Cadillac 2011 Chevrolet 2011 Chevrolet 2011 Hyundai 2011 Chevrolet 2012 Chrysler 200 CTS Malibu Accent HHR Impala T70104317

R2B131266

RBS585935

RBU612490

RBF376991

RCN155093

$13,991 $13,991 $14,892 $14,991 $14,991 $14,991 $14,991 $14,991 $16,991 $16,991

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All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any electronic filing charge, and dealer document processing charge, and any emission testing charge. Offers available through1/27/13. ***Disclosure: No purchase necessary. Must be 18 or over with Valid driver’s license. Offer available to customers who must 1. Test drive a vehicle 2. Complete Credit application 3. Complete write-up on a new vehicle purchase 4. Were not able to come to an agreement on a new car purchase.5. Must bring a copy of this newspaper ad at time of write up. Not valid for those who’s credit does not qualify for loan. Limit one per household. Offer applies to new vehicles only. Not all customers qualify, see dealer for details.