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PHL economy better than expected BY MYNARDO MACARAIG

MANILA, Jan 31, 2013 (AFP) – The Philippines said Thursday its economy grew by a better-than-expected 6.6 percent last year as confidence rose in President Benigno Aquino’s efforts to fight corruption and alleviate poverty. A final-quarter expansion of 6.8 percent boosted the full-year figure, the government said, cementing the country’s status as one of the best performing in Asia and raising expectations of stronger growth in 2013. “Aquino’s daang matuwid (straight path) has been the key to all this success,” Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said, referring to the president’s top priority of tackling pervasive graft that he blames for deep poverty. “This is a clear manifestation that good governance is good economics. Good governance generates confidence that translates to more economic activity.” The full-year figure of 6.6 percent exceeded the government’s target of 5.0-6.0 percent, and was a big improvement from an expansion of 3.9 percent in 2011. The Philippines economy, weighed down by huge government corruption and a turbulent democracy, had for decades been

regarded as one of the laggards in Asia. Poverty rates worsened in the Philippines while improving dramatically elsewhere in the region. About one quarter of the country’s nearly 100 million people live on a dollar a day or less, according to government data. Aquino swept to power in a landslide election victory in 2010 after campaigning to fight corruption, and has continued to enjoy record high popularity ratings amid a general sentiment that he is having some success. Investor confidence has picked up, with share prices rising 32.95 percent last year and the benchmark index climbing higher into record territory in January. International credit ratings agencies have also issued repeated upgrades. “All of the ingredients for the sustained growth of the economy are there,” Astro del Castillo, managing director of securities analysis company First Grade Finance, told AFP. Socio-economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said the government would maintain its growth projection of 6-7 percent for this year, although in light of the current See ECONOMY GROWS 6.6%, page 18

President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomes the United States Congressional Delegation (CODEL), headed by newly selected chairman of the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs Representative Edward Royce, during the Courtesy Call at the Music Room, Malacañan Palace last January 30. High on the agenda are discussions on PH-US relations, defense and trade and investment cooperation, as well as regional security issues. The US CODEL also includes Congressmen Eliot Engel (D-New York), Vern Buchanan (R-Florida), Thomas Anthony Marino (R-Pennsylvania), Gregory Meeks (D-New York) and Matthew James Salmon (R-Arizona). (MNS photo)

US Navy to dismantle ship on Tubbataha reef MANILA, Jan 30, 2013 (AFP) – A badly damaged minesweeper stranded on a World Heritage-listed coral reef in the Philippines for nearly two weeks will need to be dismantled before it is removed, the US Navy said Wednesday. The drastic measure of pulling apart the 68-metre (224-foot) USS Guardian was proposed in a salvage plan to Philippine authorities, navy spokesman Lieutenant Commander James Stockman said in a statement. “The US Navy has presented a salvage plan... that involves the dismantling of the ship. This was determined to be the best option and would involve the least damage to the Tubbataha Reef,” he said. The Guardian became grounded on the See TUBBATAHA REEF, page 18

Mar Roxas to run for president in 2016 – Drilon

Malaysian tug Vos Apollo (foreground) prepares for defueling operations near the grounded USS Guardian (MCM 5) while a U.S. Navy small boat approaches with a salvage team. The U.S. Navy contracted Vos Apollo to assist with removing fuel from the mine countermeasures ship, which ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea on Jan. 17. No fuel has leaked since the grounding and all of the approximately 15,000 gallons onboard Guardian was safely transferred to Vos Apollo during two days of controlled defueling operations on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25.

MANILA, Jan 30 (Mabuhay) – Interior and Local Government Secretary and defeated vice-presidential bet Manuel “Mar” Roxas will be the Liberal Party’s standardbearer in the 2016 presidential election, Sen. Franklin Drilon said Tuesday. Asked who will be the LP’s presidential candidate for 2016, Drilon said: “Si Mar Roxas. Itaga mo sa bato.” He added that the LP is already preparing for the 2016 election. “We are preparing by means of following the matuSee MAR FOR PRES, page 18

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III (right) with Transportation Secretary Mar Roxas, who is also Aquino’s defeated vice-presidential runningmate. Despite that though, he will run for president in 2016 against the same person who beat, current Vice President Jejomar Binay.

Ex-president of SEIU found guilty of stealing thousands of dollars in union funds LOS ANGELES – Tyrone Ricky Freeman, the former president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Locals 6434 and 434-B, was convicted late this afternoon of federal charges of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the union that represents home healthcare workers.

Freeman, 43, who is currently residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was found guilty of four counts of mail fraud, seven counts of embezzlement and/or theft of labor union assets, one count of making a false statement to a federally insured financial institution, and two counts of subscribing to a false tax return.

The evidence presented during a 10-day jury trial showed that Freeman pilfered money from SEIU Locals 6434 and 434-B by diverting reimbursement payments from a public-sector union that had close ties to the SEIU locals. Freeman collected $2,500 per month from Local 6434 and the California United

Homecare Workers (CUHW), which was established in 2005 by SEIU and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees to represent public sector employees working in the homecare industry in California. From the beginning of 2007 through the sumSee SEIU STEALING, page 17

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Martial law victims to get P500k each – solon MANILA, Jan 29 (Mabuhay) – Victims of human rights violations during the Martial Law regime of former President Ferdinand Marcos will get an estimated P500,000 each with the passage of the Marcos Compensation Bill. Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares, a member of the bicameral conference committee, said the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2012 is the result of years of work to properly indemnify victims of martial law under the Marcos dictatorship. “It is beyond compensation but reparation and recognition for the human rights victims during martial law. It is not a big sum of money now pero malaking tulong pa rin sa mga matatanda nang victims,” he said. Under the law, those qualified to receive compensation are victims of human rights violations committed from September 21, 1972 to February 25, 1986. Compensation will come from funds amounting to P10 billion transferred to the Bureau of Treasury through the order of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in 1997. The new law states a Human Rights Claims Board will be created to determine people qualified to get compensation. Colmenares said the board will create the internal rules and regulations that will detail the process of recognition, compensation and reparation. He said groups such as SELDA and Task Force Detainees can nominate human rights advocates “with deep understanding of the human rights situation during martial law” to join the board. Representatives from the National Historical Institute, the Commission on Human Rights, and the University of the Philippines Main Library could also join the board, he said. “It is a combination of agencies with historical and human rights mandates,” he said. 2 years to distribute compensation Colmenares said there will be 2 groups of claimants for compensation. The first group is composed of 9,539 victims in the Hawaii class action suit against the Marcoses. The new law states that the Hawaii complainants are presumed victims of martial law abuses and would no longer have to prove their claims for compensation. The second group, Colmenares said, will include individuals not included in the Hawaii class action suit. He said that once the board is set up, there will be an information campaign to allow possible claimants to apply within the 6-month period. Claimants will also be screened by the board. A point system will be followed in determining the amount that each victim or their kin will receive, with those tortured or killed getting a higher compensation than those harassed or economically disadvantaged during martial law. Colmenares said the board will then have 2 years to finish the process of compensation. “Tinaningan na. Dapat in 2 years, they must get it in 2 years. We can actually give compensation to the Hawaii claimants in the first year. It is a maximum of 2 years,” he said. Martial Law Memorial The lawmaker said the law also establishes a Martial Law Memorial where the names of all victims of human rights violations will be enshrined. “It was in the Senate version. In fact, ang narinig ko it will be equal to the Holocaust Musem. It will contain memorabilia, stories at kung ano pa mang bagay that will give us an idea on what happened during Martial Law. And, of course, the role of the victims, yung mga pangalan nila ilalagay duon sa memorial na yan,” he said. Colmenares said he has already asked Education Secretary Armin Luistro about including the teaching of martial law in the school curriculum. He noted that in some textbooks, discussion about martial law is reduced to a single page and equates the period to land reform. The lawmaker said the memorial and proper education will help the next generation

PHL mall security guards required to carry guns MANILA, Jan 31, 2013 (AFP) – Mall security guards in the Philippines will be required to carry firearms after recent attacks at shopping centres, police said Thursday, despite growing anger over the huge number of guns in the country. Opposition to the widespread presence of guns has been sparked by a recent series of fatal shootings, many involving children. Director General Alan Purisima, the national police chief, said it would be “mandatory” for mall guards to carry firearms and they could do so whether it was the policy of the individual mall or not. “We have supervisory powers. If (the guards) do not follow (our orders), maybe we can cancel their licences. We won’t be lenient. We will be very strict,” he said, adding that during past attacks unarmed guards had been “sitting ducks”. Guards would also be required to undergo re-training in using firearms and marksmanship, he said.

Filipino poet Bonifacio Ilagan, one of hundreds of activists imprisoned during the Martial Law period which was declared by the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, poses by the granite wall which is engraved with the names of Martial Law victims, including his sister Rizalina Ilagan, at the Heroes Shrine at suburban Quezon City, northeast of Manila, Philippines Monday Jan. 28, 2013. More than 9,000 victims will be awarded compensation using $246 million that the Philippine government recovered from Marcos’ ill-gotten wealth. But all claims will still have to be evaluated by an independent commission and the amount each will receive will depend on the abuse suffered. (MNS photo)

understand the lessons of martial law. “It brings back the experience of martial law and hopefully, the lessons will be inculcated. They need the real picture of what happened during martial law,” he said. He also said he is disappointed that not one member of the Marcos family went to jail despite the crimes committed during martial law. “Nagiging hungkag ang call na ‘Never again to martial law’ kasi parang walang lesson learned, walang accountability,” he said. He noted that one good thing that came out after the 1986 EDSA Revolution is that the entire world recognizes Ferdinand Marcos as a dictator. “Kami naman sa Bayan Muna, we will really work hard na hindi maulit ang apelyidong yan (Marcos) sa panguluhan,” he said. Bongbong hands off Meantime, Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said his family already has nothing to do with granting reparations for victims of human rights violations during the regime of his father. A day after the Senate ratified a measure giving compensation to martial law victims, Marcos said the issue is only between human rights claimants and the government, which now possesses the money confiscated from his family. “The judgments have been made against us and our position has been very clear. The government has confiscated the assets, so it’s up to the government to now dispose of them as they see fit,” he said. Marcos added that from the very start, he was never involved in discussions on the bill. “I just recused myself from the discussions because I cannot be seen ever to be objective about the subject,” he said. (MNS)

DOJ drops raps vs. poet-activist Ericson Acosta MANILA, Jan 31 (Mabuhay) – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dropped charges against cultural activist and poet Ericson Acosta, who has been incarcerated since 2011 over what his friends and supporters claimed was a trumped-up charge. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said her agency decided to drop the charges after reviewing facts of the case, as requested by Acosta through a petition for review filed shortly after his February 2011 arrest in Samar for illegal possession of explosives. “Finding of probable cause reversed and case dismissed,” De Lima told reporters in a text message. “Accordingly, directed the Provincial Prosecutor of Samar to withdraw the information filed in court.” De Lima said her office would release to the media a copy of the resolution. Acosta, 40, has been detained at the Calbayog SubProvincial Jail since his arrest, but was temporarily released earlier this month to seek medical checkup, confinement and treatment at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute in Quezon City. Asked if Acosta could finally be released due to the dropping of the charges, De Lima said: “Not yet. The court needs to act first on the motion to withdraw information.” Acosta was arrested in San Jorge town in Samar on suspicion that he is a member of the communist movement. A case of illegal possession of explosives was lodged against him before the Gandara Regional Trial Court.

A few weeks ago, Public Attorney’s Office chief Persdia Rueda-Acosta wrote De Lima to request that Acosta’s petition for review be finally resolved. In his petition for review, Ericson Acosta cited several supposed irregularities and human rights violations in his arrest and detention, among them his arrest without warrant even though he did not commit any crime or did anything illegal. He also said he was not informed of the reason for his arrest at the time of his arrest, nor was he given the right to a single phone call and prevented to contact his family or lawyer. He also claimed he was denied the right to counsel, and was even subjected under “prolonged interrogation” for 44 hours. Acosta also claimed to have been “physically and psychologically tortured during tactical interrogation.” He said he was also “deprived of sleep, threatened, intimidated, coerced, and forced to admit membership to the New People’s Army.” He said the grenade found in his possession was “planted.” He said the complaint against him was filed only after 72 hours and 30 minutes. He also questioned his detention in a military camp, which is not of civilian jurisdiction. The “Free Ericson Acosta” movement led by National Artist for Literature Bienvenido Lumbera has been calling for Ericson’s release for two years. In November 2011, Acosta was named finalist of the Imprisoned Artist Prize at the Freedom to Create Awards Festival in Cape Town, South Africa along with other nominees from Myanmar and Tibet, according to the group. (MNS)

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Binay unfazed by possible Roxas, Revilla candidacies in 2016 MANILA, Jan 31 (Mabuhay) – Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday seemed to be unfazed by the recent pronouncements from some parties that indicate he may face Interior Secretary Mar Roxas and Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. in the 2016 presidential polls. “Everybody has a right to be a candidate,” Binay told reporters at the sidelines of the Global Conference of Parliamentarians Against Corruption in Pasay City on Thursday. He issued the statement after Liberal Party vice chair and campaign manager Sen. Franklin Drilon announced that it is their consensus that Roxas would be their best bet in 2016. Lakas-CMD said the same about Revilla. Binay said he was not surprised about Revilla’s possible candidacy, saying he had already heard about it before. But he said he was surprised that LP would announce Roxas’ candidacy already since it was still too early. However, he said he was “more surprised” that LP stalwarts were issuing different statements on whether they have really decided who to support in 2016. “Siguro mukhang di pa sila nagkakasundo dun,” he said, also refusing to state whether

President Benigno S. Aquino III converses with Vice President Jejomar Binay during the 5th Global Conference of the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) Opening Ceremony at the Reception Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Thursday (January 31, 2013). (MNS photo)

LP is making the right decision in choosing Roxas or not. “Ayoko naman makialam dun, bahala sila,” he said. Roxas, for his part, said that he has yet to make a decision since he wants to concentrate on his job right now. Roxas was supposed to run for president in the 2010 elections, but gave way to thenSenator Benigno Aquino III’s candidacy. Roxas then sought the vice presidency, but lost to Binay. In July 2010, he filed an electoral protest against Binay, which is still pending before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal. After the one-year ban on appointing losing candidates to a government post, Roxas was named Transportation chief. After the death of Interior Sec. Jesse Robredo in August last year, Roxas was named as Robredo’s replacement. Roxas’ post at the DOTC was given to then-Cavite Rep. Joseph Emilio Abaya. But despite being on a separate party as Aquino, Binay clarified that they do not wish to make him a “lame duck” president as Drilon alleged. Binay formed the United Nationalist Alliance with former President Joseph Estrada. “Paano magiging lame duck lahat ng suporta, nakasuporta naman kami,” he said. He said they have repeatedly said that they are “the new opposition,” who will be supportive on matters the President is undertaking. “Tutulong kami kung kailangang magdagdag ng suggestions pero di namin bibitawan yung ibunyag, ipaabot sa mamamayan yung mga maling nangyayari, that’s the role of the opposition,” he said. He likewise said that Aquino himself has made it clear that they do not have issues against each other. Asked if he could expect Aquino’s support in 2016, however, he said: “Wag na tayo magspeculate, marami pang mangyayari.” (MNS)

PHL bishops urge morality vote after defeat MANILA, Jan 29, 2013 (AFP) – Catholic bishops in the Philippines vowed Tuesday to vigorously campaign against politicians who ignored their “moral” teachings, after the church failed to stop the passage of a birth control law. The powerful Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said it had decided to target suspect politicians in mid-term elections in May, when thousands of posts from the local village level to congress will be contested. In a statement following their annual plenary, the bishops said they would demand politicians publicly voice their views on critical social issues, ranging from same-sex marriage and divorce to contraceptives and corruption. “We will force them to walk the talk and state their positions on the moral stance of the church, as well as their convictions on how they will run the country,” said Francis Lucas, who heads the group’s media unit. “We will bring it out to the people and we will tell them to choose based on the answers. If a politician refuses to make a stand, that will be taken very negatively.” More than 80 percent of Filipinos are Catholics, a legacy of over 300 years of Spanish rule that ended in the late 1800s, and the church has long enjoyed strong political influence. The church helped lead peaceful uprisings that removed two corrupt presidents, Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 and Joseph Estrada in 2001. However CBCP president Archbishop Jose Palma conceded the church may be starting to lose some of its influence. “We are tossed about by the waves of the secularist spirit, which continues to reduce the role and place of religious faith in the public sphere,” Palma said. “Our cherished moral and spiritual values are at grave risk.” In this light, the church intended to step up its efforts to pressure politicians during the election campaign. The church will only support “election of candidates who are upright and guided by moral teachings of the church”, said Bishop Gabriel Reyes, another senior member of the conference. He said church members would not be forced to vote as a bloc, but would be told to carefully scrutinise candidates.

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Los Angeles archbishop releases abuse records Archbishop Jose Gomez raps Cardinal Mahoney By Michael Thurston

LOS ANGELES, Feb 01, 2013 (AFP) – The archbishop of Los Angeles stripped his predecessor of all church duties Thursday as he released files on more than 100 clerics, as required under a 2007 lawsuit deal over alleged sex abuse. Archbishop Jose Gomez said retired Cardinal Roger Mahony will “no longer have any administrative or public duties,” while Mahony’s former top adviser on sex-abuse issues, Thomas Curry, has stepped down as a regional bishop. “These files document abuses that happened decades ago. But that does not make them less serious,” he wrote, releasing the personnel files online after prolonged wrangling over whether the names should be blanked out. “I find these files to be brutal and painful reading. The behavior described in these files is terribly sad and evil. There is no excuse, no explaining away what happened to these children. “The priests involved had the duty to be their spiritual fathers and they failed,” Gomez added. “We need to acknowledge that terrible failure today.” But the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP),

a victims group, dismissed Curry’s resignation as a “small, belated step in the right direction” and said “hand-slapping Mahony is a nearly meaningless gesture.” “The lesson here for Catholic staff is clear: if you successfully conceal your wrongdoing, you can keep your job. If, however, you fail, there’s an extraordinarily slim chance you might experience some slight consequences,” SNAP director David Clohessy said in a statement. In all, 124 files were released on the LA archdiocese’s website, listed by priests’ names, including 82 containing information on allegations of childhood sexual abuse. In one, an alleged victim lashes out at Mahony’s suggestion that he seek comfort from the church. “You expect me to go and receive the sacrament of reconciliation and then that of Holy Communion at the hands of a priest??” the letter asked. “I am sure I wasn’t the only SOB he molested. I could’ve sued, I could’ve told my parents, I could’ve??? Instead, I did what I was told to do... ‘Leave it to God’ and lived with the pain, in silence.” The files, containing roughly 12,000 pages of letters, memos

and other documents, are viewable at http://clergyfiles.la-archdiocese.org/listing.html. The archdiocese reached a $660 million settlement with about 500 alleged victims in 2007.

Aquino, Mar alarmed over rise in metro crimes MANILA, Jan 30 (Mabuhay) – Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas on Wednesday expressed alarm over the rise in crime incidents in the country despite the ongoing election gun ban and the police checkpoints being set up in various areas. “Kasama niyo ako na naaalarma din. Sa kabila ng mga hakbang na isinasagawa ng [Philippine National Police] at pati na rin ‘yung mga checkpoint, gun ban at iba pa, eh itong mga masasamang loob e talagang gusto nilang subukan ang pamahalaan,” Roxas said. He said even President Benigno Aquino II already expressed concern over the growing crime rate in Metro Manila. “Siya rin mismo nababahala. Kinikilala niya na sa kabuuan ng Pilipinas ‘yung crime rate, statistics sa iba’t-ibang rehiyon ay bumaba or gumanda. Pero dito sa Kamaynilaan...ay tumaas.” Roxas said he has called for a meeting with PNP officials today to discuss the necessary measures the government should now take to combat crimes in the country. “Para malaman ano ba talaga ang status, ano bang isinasagawa nila, papaano ba natin mapapahusay ‘yung pagdeploy ng ating mga pulis para maiwasan or para madeter itong mga krimen na ito,” he said. “’Yung mga hakbang para sa mga law-abiding [citizens] ay hindi talaga sinusunod. Kaya kailangan ng ibang mga hakbang para dito sa masasamang loob,” Roxas added.

The DILG secretary also admitted that their lack of human resources is one reason why they experience difficulty in deterring crimes. “Malaki talaga ang problema... Malaki ang kakulangan sa tao, malaki kakulangan sa intelligence, resources at iba pa,” he said. ‘No CCTV, No Business Permit’ Roxas said the government is now studying if a “No CCTV, No Business Permit” policy should be implemented across the country. Under the policy, business establishments will have to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras inside and outside their offices in order to be given business permits. “Isa sa mga hakbang na pinag-iisipan pa, hindi pa po ito policy huwag munang maalarma ang ating mga kababayan o ang ating mga negosyante pero pinag-iisipan ito... Para makakuha ng business permit, lalong-lalo na sa mga bangko, pawnshop, jewelry shop, lahat itong mga tindahan na naglalaman ng mamahalin o pera, ay obligado na silang magkaroon ng CCTV sa loob at saka sa labas ng kanilang tindahan,” Roxas said. “Makakatulong ito, kung hindi man sa pag-prevent o pag-deter ay sa paghuli [ng mga kriminal],” he added. He noted that footage from CCTVs can sometimes help determine the identity of a criminal. Armed men robbed a jewelry store

Bill amending law on overseas absentee voters okd MANILA, Feb 1 (Mabuhay) – A joint panel of the Senate and House of Representatives has approved the measure seeking to amend the existing Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) law. Senate electoral reforms committee chair Sen. Koko Pimentel said that the bicameral conference committee approved the reconciled versions of the measure. The measure, however, will still need to be ratified by both Houses of Congress before it can be submitted to President Benigno Aquino III for signing. “Ratification [will be] next week,” he said. Under the bill, Filipino immigrants abroad would no longer need to execute an affidavit stating that they will return to the Philippines within three years before they are allowed to vote in absentia. “The affidavit requiring overseas Filipinos to come back within three years or face permanent deletion from the Comelec registry is a serious obstacle to our citizens’ right to vote. That affidavit, which is a legal government document, shall not only be binding on the potential registrant but also on the future of their families as well,” said Pimentel after the approval of the measure in the Senate earlier this week. Under the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003, an immigrant or a permanent resident must execute upon registration, an affidavit prepared by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) declaring that he or she “shall resume actual physical permanent residence” in the Philippines not later than three years from approval of his or her registration. “Such affidavit shall also state that he/she has not applied for citizenship in another country. Failure to return shall be the cause for the removal of the name of the immigrant or permanent resident from the National Registry of Absentee Voters and his/her permanent disqualification to vote in absentia,” it said. Pimentel said that there are 915,000 OAV applicants for 2013 compared to 589,830 in 2010. Only 153, 323 or 25 percent voted that year.

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1.12 megawatts worth of solar energy now on PHL rooftops MANILA, Jan 29 (Mabuhay) – The total installed capacity of solar energy on home and establishment rooftops has reached 1.12 megawatts as of December 2012, the Philippine Solar Power Alliance (PSPA) announced Tuesday. The figure, said PSPA founder and spokesperson Tetchi Cruz-Capellan, is an encouraging sign of the public’s growing awareness of, and appreciation for the economic and environmental benefits of solar power. The Asian Development Bank has the largest solar rooftop installation in the Philippines. The 574-kilowatt-capacity solar power system installed on the roof of its Ortigas headquarters makes up more than half of the country’s current installed solar capacity. For every rooftop installation, the solar power output is synchronized with the electric power from the distribution lines. According to Capellan, actual grid-tied installation, data from installations showing the viability of low-voltage interconnectivity and the technical exchange from donor countries have addressed utility firms’ concerns about grid instability brought about by the combination of the two power sources. The PSPA also claimed that as much as 25 percent in savings on electricity bills have been reported by homes and offices using solar technology. PSPA’s aim this year is to double the country’s total installed solar rooftop capacity to 2.5 megawatts installed. The government is currently considering allowing homes and businesses to receive credits for producing solar energy and exporting solar power to the grid in excess of consumption. (MNS)

Pagcor revenues, tax payments hit record in 2012 MANILA, Jan 29 (Mabuhay) – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) on Tuesday said it set fresh records in terms of revenues and income tax payments last year. The government owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) ended 2012 with gross revenues of P40.88 billion, a record for Pagcor, which is also set to remit to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) some P5.5 billion. Of the total amount, P1.07 billion represents Pagcor’s income tax payments. “This is the first time ever that our agency has become part of the billionaires’ club in terms of corporate income tax payments,” said Pagcor chairman Cristino Naguiat Jr. Besides corporate income tax, Pagcor will also remit “P1.37 billion representing the five percent franchise tax from our gaming operations, P2.32 billion in franchise tax collections from Pagcor’s licensees, and P778 million in withholding taxes,” Naguiat said. Given last year’s feat, Naguiat expects Pagcor to remain on the list of top GOCC taxpayers for 2012. Based on the Commission on Audit Annual Report for 2011, Pagcor ranked as the third top government corporate taxpayer, trailing the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (MNS)

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MANILA, Feb 1 (Mabuhay) – Another Filipino overseas worker on death row in Saudi Arabia needs immediate help as the four-month deferment on his execution will end next month. OFW Joselito Zapanta of Mexico, Pampanga was jailed in 2009 and was convicted for the murder of a Sudanese national. “Baka pwede hong pagtulung-tulungan natin yung kaso ni Zapanta,” appealed Vice President Jejomar Binay. Zapanta’s death sentence was supposed to be carried out last November 14, 2012. Fortunately, the victim’s family agreed to extend the deadline to four months or until March 14 to be able to raise the needed blood money to spare the OFW from execution. The extension of the deadline was also due to the help of Sudanese embassy officials in Riyadh, as well as representatives of the Saudi King, who interceded on Zapanta’s behalf. “Mas immediate itong kay Zapanta,” said Binay. The victim’s family also reduced the amount of blood money they asked for from Zapanta. “Ang hinihingi doon initially was P44 million and the family agreed to reduce it to P33 million and so far, ang perang na-raise almost P5 million,” said Binay. The Vice President who is also the Presidential Adviser on OFW Concerns said the family still needs to raise around P23 million to complete the blood money. “And so far, ang perang nare-raise ay yung binigay ng gubyerno na almost P5 million. Merong civic sector nagbigay ng P2 million. Taga Pampanga kasi ito, si Gov. [Lilia] Pineda magbibigay ng tulong I think aabutin ng something like P2.8 to P3 million,” said Binay. (MNS)

Bill allowing jail for 12-year olds near to becoming law MANILA, Feb 1 (Mabuhay) – A bill allowing the jailing of child offenders as young as 12-years old is near to becoming a law. The bill known as “Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System in the Philippines” has been passed on third reading in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and is scheduled to be taken up by the bicameral conference committee. House Bill 6052 seeks to amend Republic Act 9344 or the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act to lower the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 12, to address the rising incidence of crimes by young offenders. Proponents of the measure said lowering the age of criminal responsibility would deter children from taking part in organized crime.

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REP. ROYCE IN THE FIL-AM COMMUNITY: Rep. Edward Royce of the 40th legislative district exchange pleasantries with former Philippine Consul General Mary Jo Bernardo-Aragon and community/civic leader Atty. Linda Sarno in one of the Filipino American-sponsored event in Anaheim. The Congressman, an advocate for Filipino interests, is serving his 10th term in Congress as a legislator.

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Created to connect We were created to immersed in the Philipconnect. That’s why they pine culture, experience SO LA say “No man is an isthe Filipino people, taste land.” So we go through Filipino food.” life building and nurturThe group is set to ing connections, some leave on February 14 and bonds stronger than othwill spend a few days in ers; but important interthe Philippines, with a actions, nonetheless. We three-part itinerary that connect with other indiwill include introducing vidual and groups; and tour participants to the for a group of Filipinorich kababayan history, BY JANNELLE SO American individuals, with stops at Intramuthey say they long to ros, Luneta Park and connect to their heritage. the Ayala Museum. The second part will “About two years ago, I was not very give tour participants a chance to bask in Filipino at all. I was raised very American- the rich natural beauty of the Philippines, ized and it’s because I’ve been immersed in with a visit to the Underground River and the American culture,” said Krizia Mede- other attractions in Puerto Princesa, Palanilla of Redefined Magazine. wan. The third part will take participants Krizia is also the spokesperson of the to some of the Gawad Kalinga Villages, to “Bayani Tour,” a GK-USA project aimed show them what can be achieved through at bringing the Fil-Ams back to the Philip- the spirit of “bayanihan.” pines; bridging the gap between Filipino “I’ve been to the Philippines twice now Americans and Filipino immigrants (Fil- and it was until then that I understood what Ams and Fil-ims); and hopefully encourage it meant to be a Filipino – to see where my every Filipino to build a better nation. In mom grew up, to see where my dad grew an interview on “Kababayan LA,” she said up, to see the people and the land – and that one of the great things about the tour is having the opportunity to go back and that it gives people like her a chance to “be give back through this tour, that’s what’s

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great.” Krizia added. The group will be joined by YouTube sensations Joseph Vincent, Jeremy Passion and AJ Rafael who said: “I’m so, so excited to go the Philippines on the Bayani Tour with my fellow Filipino American singer/songwriters. It should be a really fun time and it’s always a little more fun in the Philippines.” These singers/songwriters are sure connecting to fans with their music; and are smart enough to use social media to their advantage in promoting their songs, videos, albums and even concert tours. And when you’re connecting to that many people virally, “buzz” is sure to follow, which is what’s important for any up and coming artists. Aspiring artist Rel Princeton knows this, too, as he aims to make a name for himself in the hip-hop music industry, armed with profound thoughts and a talent for poetry that enables him to write impressive lyrics. “My goal is to be the best lyricist I can be,” said Rel. “I knew that having a goal means having to sacrifice other things to reach that goal and I was prepared for that,” he said, adding that while his friends were out clubbing and chasing after the party life, he chose to bury himself in the studio to hone his craft. And because hard work always pays off, Rel has been able to release albums and mix tapes. He’s also worked with the likes of Ray J and Bizzy Bone. “But I’m not stopping there. I know what I can do and achieve and I’m willing to work hard to get there,” he said in a recent interview on “Kababayan LA.” Well, I sure hope he doesn’t stop. Rel is a young and talented man who has a lot to say or rap about, for that matter. And in this world of superficial connections, only connections with substance last. And if you’re looking for substance, here are samples lines from one of Rel’s songs: “You don’t know what courage is till you been afraid and you’ll never know what freedom is till you been a slave. If didn’t get lost then I would never have had found myself, and if I didn’t die then I never would have lived” For complete interviews and more information about the artists mentioned, check out previous “Kababayan LA” segments - www.youtube.com/kababayanla18. Jannelle So is Host/Producer of “Kababayan LA” that airs daily at 4:30pm on KSCITV-LA18. Catch previous programs at www.youtube.com/kababayanla18. Like her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JannelleSoOFFICIAL. Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/JannelleSo.

What you need to know about Stateside Provisional Waivers (I-601A) On January 3, 2013, USCIS officially published the final rule on “Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives”. Qualified applicants can begin filing provisional wiver applications (Form I-601A) on March 4, 2013. Immigrants who enter the country illegally or overstay their visas cannot apply for permanent residence in the United States. Instead the immigration process must be finished at a U.S. embassy abroad. However, leaving the country to retrieve a visa will automatically subject the outof-status immigrant to an unlawful presence penalty, which could cause family separation for up to 10 years. For those that qualify, the unlawful presence penalty could be waived through the I-601 waiver process. However, the applicant may be isolated outside the U.S. for months or years waiting for a decision on the waiver. The new stateside waiver rule allows qualified immigrants to process the waiver in the U.S. so they will know in advance whether their case will be approved. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano explained the purpose of the stateside waiver: “Under current law, immediate relatives of U.S. citizens who are not eligible to adjust status in the United States to become lawful permanent residents must leave the U.S. and obtain an immigrant visa abroad. Individuals who have accrued more than six months of unlawful presence while in the United States must obtain a waiver to overcome the unlawful presence inadmis-

sibility bar before they The U.S. citizen must be U.S. IMMIGRATION can return to the United a spouse or parent only. LAW States after departing to USCIS has said that it obtain an immigrant visa. will consider expandUnder the existing waiver ing the availability of process, which remains the provisional waiver available to those who process to other categodo not qualify for the ries after assessing the new process, immediate effectiveness. relatives cannot file a Approved I-130 or waiver application until I-360 petition. A proviBY ROBERT K. after they have appeared sional waiver can only be D’ANDREA for an immigrant visa filed after an immigrant interview abroad and the petition has been apDepartment of State has determined that proved, so don’t wait to file the immigrant they are inadmissible.” petition. “Under the new provisional waiver The immigrant visa case must be pendprocess, immediate relatives must still ing with the National Visa Center, processdepart the United States for the consular ing fees paid, and notification of intent to immigrant visa process; however, they can process a stateside provisional waiver. apply for a provisional waiver before they Unlawful presence must be the only depart for their immigrant visa interview inadmissibility issue. The waiver only abroad. Individuals who file [a stateside applies if the applicant’s ground of inwaiver] must notify the Department of admissibility is unlawful presence in the State’s National Visa Center that they are U.S. including C-1/D-1 crewmen, EWI, or will be seeking a provisional [stateside] etc. Applicants who have criminal issues, waiver from USCIS. The new process will deportations, false claims to U.S. citizenreduce the amount of time U.S. citizens are ship, misrepresentation, fraud or any other separated from their qualifying immediate immigration violations will not qualify for relatives.” a provisional waiver. To qualify for the stateside provisional Demonstrate that the denial of the waiver, applicants must meet the follow- waiver would result in extreme hardship to ing criteria: the U.S. citizen spouse or parent. Hardship 17 years of age or older. factors can include economic hardship, Present in the U.S. when filing the medical issues, country conditions abroad, waiver. family separation, and any other difficulty Immediate relative (spouse, children or harm faced by the qualifying relative, if under 21, and parents) of a U.S. citizen. the waiver is not granted.

Applicants with pending removal proceedings generally do not qualify under for a provisional waiver. There’s an exception for applicants with administratively closed cases which have been taken off the immigration court calendar. Once the waiver is granted, the immigration court must terminate the deportation cases before the applicant departs the U.S. for the immigrant visa interview at the consulate. Note that “provisional” means that the government has reviewed the case and believes that the waiver should be granted. However, there is no guarantee that a case will be successful if the facts change or new information is discovered. For example, if the consulate learns that an applicant had previous immigration violations or a criminal history, then an approved provisional waiver could be revoked. Extreme hardship waivers are complicated and difficult to prepare, and should only be handled by an immigration lawyer experienced in preparing waiver applications. U.S. Immigration Attorney, Robert K. D’Andrea (J.D., M.B.A.) practices exclusively in the area of immigration and naturalization law and is a principal of D’Andrea Law Corporation, PLC. Offices are located in Glendora (216 N. Glendora Ave, Suite 200, Glendora, CA 91741) and Pasadena (1055 E. Colorado Blvd, Suite 500, Pasadena, CA 91106). Contact the firm for a free consultation. Tel: (626) 240-4688, (626) 771-2953. Chinese: (626) 852-9838. Email: info@dandrealaw.com. Website: www.dandrealaw.com.

Lawmakers should be wary of guest worker programs: advocacy group WASHINGTON – Greenlining Institute Executive Director Orson Aguilar issued the following statement in response to new immigration reform efforts announced this week by President Obama and a bipartisan group of senators: “We are heartened that Congress and the president are addressing comprehensive immigration reform, something that’s long overdue. But all involved need to make sure that any legislation really moves us toward a better, fairer system and avoid the political temptation to take a bad deal just to be able to say they ‘did something about immigration.’ I see four principles

as essential: “First, immigration reform absolutely must include a clear path to citizenship for hard-working individuals and families who came to this country to work, contribute and build a better life. “Second, we should not create a group of secondclass citizens through a guest worker program. Such programs are open to exploitation and leave workers without the protections they need and deserve. “Third, we must make family reunification a priority, with rules that respect all families. “Finally, companies that want more visas for highly

skilled workers should be required to submit annual comprehensive plans to Congress showing how they plan to expand opportunities for people who are already here, especially women, Americans from underserved communities, and returning military veterans.” The Greenlining Institute is a national policy, organizing, and leadership institute working for racial and economic justice. The group ensures that grassroots leaders are participating in major policy debates by building diverse coalitions of grassroots leaders that work together to advance solutions to our nation’s most pressing problems.

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Tax consequences of divorce on non custodian parents Consider the common divorce scenario where the BARRISTER'S divorce judgment provides primary custody of the children to one spouse while the other spouse only CORNER gets visitation. The parties begin to file separate tax returns. What are the tax consequences of the non custodial parents with regards to claiming the children in his or her return? A non custodial parents can no longer file as head of household, even if the non custodial parent is allowed to claim the children as dependents under the divorce judgment because this requires that the parent have custody of the children at least 6 months BY KENNETH REYES of the year. Non custodial parents also can no longer & DARRICK TAN claim the earned income tax credit. However, the non custodial parent can claim the child tax credit In the absence of a provision in the judgment which states otherwise, the parent with primary custody of the children is ordinarily entitled to claim the children as dependents for tax purposes. If a qualifying child is claimed as a dependent by both parents and the parents do not file a joint return, the child is normally treated as the qualifying child of the custodial parent IRC § 152©(4)(B)(i) However, the Code allows the dependency exemption and child tax credit to be shifted to the noncustodial parent when a child receives over one-half of the child’s support during the calendar year from the child’s parents who are either (i) divorced, (ii) legally separated, (iii) separated under a written separation agreement, or (iv) living apart at all times during the last six months of the calendar year. The child must be in the custody of one or both of the child’s parents for more than one-half of the calendar year. IRC § 152(e) (1)(A) & (B) To shift the exemption and child tax credit to the noncustodial parent, the custodial parent must release or waive his or her claim to the exemption for the year by executing IRS Form 8332. IRC § 152(e) (2). The custodial parent can waive this right to claim the children as dependents and let the non custodial parent claim them by executing IRS Form 8332 and filing it with his or her return. Certain Tax Court cases held that the waiver is effective even if the Form 8332 was not filled out in detail. In Bramante (T.C. Memo 2003-228), the custodial parent and agreed to waive her right to exemptions on Form 8332. The custodial parent realized that as her income increased, the value of the exemptions increased. The custodial parent discovered that her Social Security number was missing on the form and that the noncustodial parent, had dated the form in his handwriting. The tax court still upheld the waiver as effective despite the missing details from Form 8332. In Boltinghouse, the IRS argued that missing details in the separation agreement defeated the waiver (T.C. Memo 2003-134). In this case, the parties executed a separation agreement allowing the non custodial parent to claim one of his children, but the non custodial parent did not file a Form 8332. As a result, the court had to decide whether the agreement conformed in substance to Form 8332. The IRS contended that the agreement was not in substance a Form 8332 because it did not reflect the years the exemptions were to be waived and it did not provide Social Security numbers for the parents. Although the IRS pointed to some cases in which the Tax Court had rejected waivers that were ambiguous as to the applicable years, the Tax Court said that it was clear that this agreement applied to the years the parents began filing separate returns. As in Bramante, lack of Social Security numbers was not considered a serious defect by the Tax Court. The custodial parent can waive the dependent exemption each year or for a number of years. The non custodial parent should file form 8332 with his or her tax return in order to be entitled to the exemption. To avoid any confusion and tax issues with the IRS, the

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mer of 2008, Freeman concealed from the Local 6434 Executive Board and the CUHW Executive Board that he was receiving payments of $2,500 per month in addition to the regular salary that he received from Local 6434. Freeman also used a Local 434-B credit card to pay $8,105 in personal expenses he incurred during a 2006 trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, which included expenses related to Freeman’s wedding ceremony. Freeman also stole money from Local 6434 by routing funds through another entity closely aligned with the union – the Long Term Care Housing Corporation (LTCHC), which was a not-for-profit corporation organized in 2004 for the purpose of developing affordable housing for members of Locals 6434 and Local 434-B. The indictment alleges that Freeman took nearly $17,000 from Local 6434 in June 2008 by requesting the Local 6434 Executive Board to make payments to LTCHC without disclosing to the Executive Board that Freeman would then divert those funds to himself. The false statement charges relate to lies that Freeman told to Countrywide Bank when he told a bank representative that Local 6434 paid for his personal American Express credit card debt and the monthly lease payments for his Land Rover. Freeman was also found guilty of subscribing to false tax returns in 2006 and 2007 when he failed to report approximately $63,000 in income he received during those tax years. “This was a case about abuse and betrayal,” said United States Attorney André Birotte, Jr. “Freeman abused his position as leader of the SEIU, and he betrayed the hardworking people whose interests he was supposed to represent.”

Each count of mail fraud carries a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Each count of making a false statement to a federal insured financial institution carries a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison. Each count of embezzlement and/or theft of labor union assets carries a statutory maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The charge of subscribing to a false tax return carries a statutory maximum penalty of three years in prison. Freeman is scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Audrey B. Collins on April 22.

parties should attempt to agree or resolve in court the issue of who will claim the dependency exemption of the children as part of the divorce judgment. Parties should seek the assistance of an experienced attorney to weed through complex family law issues. 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. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, P.C. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kureyeslaw@gmail.com or visit our website at Kenreyeslaw.com

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Eminiano ‘Jun’ Reodica could have been a Pinoy phenomenon! Sometime back in the early 80’s, I bought my brand LIGHTHOUSE new Toyota Celica from a well-known car dealer named Terry York Toyota in Encino. This particular dealership was so popular with Pinoys then, because they had an aggressive Filipino sales group. Their three Pinoy reps were: Ed Coscolluela, July Puzon and their Vice President, Eminiano “Jun” Reodica. As a matter of fact, they became my friends and Terry York Toyota became one of my advertising supporters when I was publishing a monthly magazine and a weekly TV show on KSCI 18. As I recall, when I moved to Ventura County in 1988, unbeknownst to me Jun Reodica has formed BY MYRNA AQUITANIA a car dealership and I then learned that both July Puzon and Ed Coscolluela left the Terry York dealership and they too, joined in with Jun Reodica’s group called the Grand Wilshire Group of Companies (GWGC). Their car dealership group consisted of the following: Grand Chevrolet, Grand Motors, Inc., Grand Wilshire Finance, Grand Wilshire Leasing, Grand Wilshire Insurance Agency, Grand Wilshire Automation and GM Parts & Accessories. Around summer of 1988, the personable Jun Reodica became the overnight pride of the Los Angeles Fil-Am community, having established around 28 car dealership/branches

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motoring of the economy this was a “conservative” target. He said growth in 2012 was broad-based, with the services, business, real estate and manufacturing sectors all performing well. However, another important driver continued to be the increasing amount of money sent home by the roughly 10 million Filipinos who are forced to work overseas because of a lack of job opportunities at home. Balisacan also cautioned that the Philippine economy faced a range of global and domestic downside risks, with one of the most pressing the consistent energy shortages across the country. “In support of attracting more investments and pursuing industrialisation, the government is serious in addressing the country’s energy requirements,” he said. “The objectives of the energy sector are to raise energy capacity, achieve a reliable and adequate supply of electric power, and expand rural electrification.” Balisacan also said the likely continued appreciation of the peso would hurt the country’s exporters, as well as the country’s increasingly vital outsourcing industry. From virtually nothing a decade ago, the outsourcing industry now accounts for roughly five percent of gross domestic product with over 600,000 people performing call center and other back-office operations for foreign firms.

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wid na daan. That is how we are preparing ourselves. This is all about good governance. It is the advocacy of the LP, it is the advocacy of our chairman (President Aquino),” he said. Roxas’ possible presidential bid will place him at odds with Vice-President Jejomar Binay who has already announced his intention to run in 2016. Roxas lost to Binay in the vice-presidential election of 2010. He has a pending electoral protest against Binay’s victory.

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namely: Alosta (Glendora), Bakersfield, Daly City, Duarte, El Monte, Fresno, Gardena,, Glendora South, Glendora West, Glendora Southwest, Monterey Park, Palmdale, RiversideI, Riverside II, San Bernardino, San Diego (Miramar), Stockton, Thousand Oaks, Vallejo, Van Nuys, Vermont (LA), Victorville, Westmoreland (LA), Wilmington and Wilshire(LA). Those were the glory days of Jun Reodica’s GWGC where he employed around 600 employees and his business fluorished. The story of his sucess was featured not only in Filipino papers but in Time Magazine’s Fortune 500, Young Entrepreneurs of the Year. In his wide public relations promotions, I remembered Filipino papers featured large photos of Jun on the Eminiano “Jun” Reodica headlines when General Electric Credit Corporation extended a $250 million line of credit to GWGC. To celebrate GWGC’s 10th year anniversary, Jun Reodica produced the highly successful Filipino opera of Jose Rizal’s novel “Noli Me Tangere,” at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The opera starred Fides Cuyugan Asensio as “Sisa,” promoted by his talented Public Relations man, Gatt Maggay and directed by my former college classmate, Jonas Sebastian. In the souvenir program, Jun Reodica wrote: “ ten years ago, our first company was founded in Glendora with the acquisition of Grand Chevrolet in 1978, from the late George Deukmejian, one of the most successful dealer-operators in Los Angeles.” Further, he said “I am pleased to let you know that among all minority dealers, we are now #1. With your support, we expect to be the largest dealership in the United States by the end of 1988.. To accomplish our goal, we are sharing the financial returns with any of you who are willing to participate in our Commercial Paper Program. Our rate of return, through Grand Wilshire Finance Corporation, ranges from 7.25% to as high as 13% per annum. We invite you to come to any of our 28 offices and inquire about this program..” Jun Reodica was brilliant. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of the East and he could have been our Pinoy phenomenon for a long time, but apparently it was the same brilliance and charm that led to his downfall. For most of us who knew him and all his loyal workers at Grand Chevrolet we all felt sorry to learn that this personable and charismatic man allegedly mislead a lot of our kababayans into believing that their “investments” will more than double or triple the rate of return. Such a perfect scenario built on “get rich quick” dreams for our kababayans, which brought us to apply the saying that goes “ if it’s too good to be true, it probably ISN’T!” According to a recent LA Times article, Jun was arrested on November 27, 2012 at 9 p.m. somewhere in California, as verified by his court-appointed lawyer, Moriah Radin. His arrest was the result of almost “ two decades of being on the run.” Court records also revealed that Jun apparently lived in the Philippines for a while, under an assumed name before settling in Cairns, Australia. Also, per court documents, Jun Reodica was officially indicted in 1994, six years before he fled, on felony criminal charges and a warrant of arrest was issued a year later by the office of Judge Carolyn Turchin. A lot of our kababayans here in Los Angeles, allegedly lost their lifelong savings because they were persuaded into believing that their nest egg will grow double or triple their investments. These same former Reodica believers now await to bear witness on his upcoming trial in Federal Court to defend himself. We foresee a barrage of disappointed kababayans who were charmed by Jun to show up in Federal Court at his trial next month; a trial that will end his dreams to “become #1...it’s just a matter of time.”

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U.S. immigrants hail Obama plan, but press for action BY LEILA MACOR

LOS ANGELES, Jan 29, 2013 (AFP) – U.S. immigrant groups hailed President Barack Obama’s immigration reform plan Tuesday, but vowed to maintain pressure for action including by heading to Washington to make their voices heard. Obama symbolically unveiled his long-awaited plan in Nevada, one of America’s states with a huge Latino population, generations of whom have come from across the southern border from Mexico. “It was very positive, very powerful,” said Petra Falcon of the advocacy group Promise Arizona, in a US-Mexico border state with a 30 percent Hispanic population, and known for its tough stance immigration. “I liked the fact that (Obama) talked about reuniting families. That is important,” she told AFP. Her group plans to work with immigrant groups from other states to organize a caravan of buses, to leave in mid-February and arrive in the US federal capital in March. Their aim will be “to put pressure on Congress to push through legislation .. to make sure they don’t forget that we voted in 2012,” when Obama was re-elected to the White House, she added. Member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus as well as religious and other immigrant groups welcomed Obama’s plan to move over 11 million illegal immigrants slowly towards citizenship within stronger US borders. The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) said Obama’s plan and that of a bipartisan group of Senators presented the day before showed the emerging consensus. “The president’s remarks demonstrate consensus on key immigration reform principles that will bring undocumented immigrants out of the shadows and into the fold of our American democracy,” it said in a statement. It added: “Immigrants and their families play a vital role in this country, and their full integration into the fabric of our civic life will help ensure our nation and its economy thrives for years to come.” But they were not without criticism, notably for Obama’s vow to strengthen the border with Mexico and to put more pressure on employers to avoid hiring undocumented immigrants. Obama’s address was “a ray of sunlight at the end of a long dark tunnel that has kept so many families in the shadows for more than two decades,” said the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA). “We applaud (Obama’s) inclusion of gays and lesbians as members of the family unit and we agree with him that a path to citizenship should not become an insurmountable, extended ordeal,” added its head Angelica Salas, traveling with a campaign caravan in Las Vegas, where the president gave his speech. But she added: “We are saddened to hear the President still believes ‘smart enforcement’ is a priority,” citing a figure of 1.5 million people deported over the last four years, as part of an “enforcement-heavy” policy. “Immigration reform can move forward without any out of step triggers that threaten to separate more families and delay a path to citizenship indefinitely,” she said. In an immigrant support center in Los Angeles, some 30 community leaders gathered to watch Obama’s address on screen – and their reactions were less complimentary than others. “That is what he declares, but it is not our struggle. It is not our dream,” said Mexican campaigner Susana Zamorano, of the Padres de Dreamers – parents of undocumented students – group.

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MANILA, Jan 31 (Mabuhay) – President Aquino warned that “another corrupt President” might take the reins of power if no “structural reform” is taken to fight corruption. Speaking before the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC), Aquino admitted that it is not enough to file plunder chargers against former President Arroyo and remove former Chief Justice Renato Corona from his post. He stressed the need for long-term reforms to be legislated. “The Filipino people have no doubt taken huge strides towards establishing a culture of fairness and accountability when no less than a former president was charged with plunder, among other things. Our own Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was impeached and stripped of his position when he was found to have lied about more than 98 percent of his cash assets. But while these cases have undeniable impact in our cultural milieu, without structural reform, another corrupt President might one day take

the reins of power; another Chief Justice might one day again betray the public trust,” he said. “The problem of corruption must thus be approached strategically, always with the long-term in mind. Reforms cannot be mere blips in the radar – they must usher in an enduring mainstream of good, honest governance. Only through legislation can the bedrock of inclusiveness and positive, meaningful change be set. As parliamentarians, this is your task, and perhaps you will be interested in the policies that have gotten us to where we are now, and which can also form the basis of change in your respective home countries.” Aquino shared a number of measures that certain agencies have adopted to curb corruption and promote “transparency” such as the budget department’s policy of zero-budgeting and publishing online disclosures about the budget; the DILG’s requirement for local governments to disclose their finances; and adopting “right bidding procedures.” (MNS)

CBCP urges voters to snub pro-divorce, RH bets MANILA, Jan 29 (Mabuhay) – Leaders of the Catholic church today slammed the “promotion of a culture of death and promiscuity” exacerbated by political and business leaders who follow the practices of the West. In a pastoral statement issued during the 106th plenary assembly of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), President and Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said the country has had its share of “violent storms,” which are not just natural, but also those promoted by leaders. He said these storms, which have inflicted damage, “must lead us to examine and question the sincerity, quality and effectiveness of the governance of our leaders.” CBCP noted the promotion of Western practices such as divorce “resulting in more break-up of families and the dysfunctional growth of children;” contraceptives, “leading to more abortions;” the use of condom, “aggravating HIV-AIDS infection;” and, school sex education, “bringing more promiscuity and teenage pregnancy.” As such, the CBCP said it will “support and encourage the participation of the laity in electing competent and morally upright candidates who are faithful to their correct and informed conscience.” It added CPCP will continue to be vigilant against “moves that will be destructive of family and life.” The Reproductive Health Law is now in place even if the so-called “Catholic vote” was raised to threaten pro-RH supporters. After the passage of the bill, which was supported by no less than President Benigno Aquino, some lawmakers said the divorce bill will be next. “We commend and support lay initiatives to form circles of discernment to choose worthy candidates and even to run as candidates in order to bring values of God’s kingdom in the public discourse. We will

help the people to know the stance of those who run for office on important issues of the country,” the CBCP said. Corruption, election The CBCP also denounced the continuous abuse of power due to lack of information from agencies. “It is ironic that the government that prides itself of treading the daang matuwid fears the Right of Information (FOI) bill because of possible discovery of wrongdoing by public officials. Why are they afraid to entrust the citizens with the truth of their governance?” The Church leaders also criticized political dynasties. “As monopolies in business, monopolies in politics limit the entry that can bring in new ideas and offer better services, political dynasties breed corruption and ineptitude. We are aggrieved that lawmakers themselves defy the supreme law of the land by not following the mandate of our Philippine Constitution given 26 years ago to make an enabling law to ban political dynasties.” CBCP also raised fears anew on the automated elections. It said the Commission on Elections (Comelec) should “adequately address the issues and respond, place corrective measures if necessary, to the studies of technical experts to the alleged deficiencies of the present system and technology of automated elections.” Where is economic growth? The CBCP also highlighted the problem of social injustice, culture of impunity and the unabated sufferings of the poor. “Growth itself, that is, more products and more money, should not be the sole aim of development but also equity. The huge gap between the rich and the poor remains. There is little inclusive growth,” CBCP said.

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MANILA, Jan 30 (Mabuhay) – The camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay welcomed news that the Liberal Party (LP) will be fielding incumbent Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas as its presidential bet in 2016. In a text message, Binay’s spokesperson Joey Salgado said it will be an “interesting” 2016. Binay has said several times that he is also seeking the presidency in 2016. “We welcome the statement of Senator Frank Drilon. He is after all the campaign manager and speaks with authority on political matters,” Salgado said. Roxas, who left the LP presidency when he accepted the DILG portfolio last year after the death of Jesse Robredo, remains mum on the matter. Reports said he was astonished with Drilon’s statements. Asked if Roxas is already preparing for 2016, Drilon said: “We are preparing by means of having...by following the matuwid na daan. That is our preparation. Because it is all about good governance. That is the advocacy of LP of which the President is the chairman.” The 2013 mid-term election is believed to be a

proxy war for the 2016 presidential polls. Binay is one of the stalwarts of the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA). UNA and Team PNoy are already engaged in minor political wars. One such battle was triggered when Roxas issued the suspension order against Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, an UNA candidate for a district seat in the House of Representatives. Some members of Team PNoy claimed UNA is treating Aquino as a lame duck leader, which would help gravitate power towards Vice-President Binay in the run up to the next presidential elections. In the same interview, however, UNA secretarygeneral Toby Tiangco denied this. He said: “Itong mga debateng ito, parte ito ng pulitika. Kapag sinabi mong gusto mong maging lame duck ang Presidente, para mo nang sinabing ayaw mong umsad o umunlad ang ating bansa. Hindi totoo that we want a lame duck president.” Roxas was supposed to run for president in 2010, but gave way to Aquino. He sought the position of vice-president instead, but lost to Binay. He has a pending electoral protest. (MNS)

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The local edition of men’s magazine Esquire has named Solenn Heussaff as its “Sexiest Woman Alive.” The French-Filipina model-actress was announced as the cover girl of the February 2013 issue of Esquire Philippines. The cover image will be unveiled on Wednesday, the men’s magazine said in its official website. Accompanying Esquire’s announcement of the “Sexiest Woman Alive” is a video of Heussaff in a two-piece lingerie (seen above). The reel—set to the song “Psilo” by Armi Millare – was made by Jason Tan. “We’ve been seeing a lot of her these days, with ads for vodka, pizza and condos,” Esquire said in its description of the reel on video-sharing site YouTube.

It added, “But we’ve also been seeing her with a lot less - less clothing, inhibitions, and fear. Sexy has become synonymous with Solenn. How could we deny her the title?” Huessaff’s appearance in the video was styled by Liz Uy and Raymond Gutierrez, with hair and makeup by John Valle and Paolo Maranan, respectively. The “Seduction” actress was photographed by BJ Pascual. In the United Kingdom and United States editions of Esquire, Australian model Miranda Kerr and American actress Mila Kunis, respectively, were named “Sexiest Woman Alive” for the year 2012. (MNS)

Gabby: Project with Sharon will happen There is no reason for avid fans of Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion to lose hope that they will be together onscreen again as the actor revealed that something is brewing for their reunion project. Concepcion said he and his ex-wife are just waiting for the right time to do the project. “Gagawin namin iyon, panahon lang ang hinihintay natin. Kapag ang panahon ay nasa tamang oras na. Weather weather lang yan. Darating tayo diyan,” he said. While he did not disclose what their reunion Sharon Cuneta project will be about, Concepcion said he is thrilled that their loyal fans would get to see them together again. “Maraming naghihintay, marami akong nakukuhang texts at e-mails, mga requests. Darating tayo diyan. Mayroon lang tayong hinihintay na mangyari. Ang script binubuo pa,” he said. Meanwhile, the Kapamilya actor said he is looking forward to doing more shows this year now that his ABSCBN series “Kahit Puso’y Masugatan” is about to end. “Yes, may mga projects tayong darating, 2013 is going to be a good year. I like the challenges that I will face this year. January pa lang and I’m really, really happy. I thank the Lord and everybody who supports me,” he said. “Kapag alam na alam ko na at sigurado na [ikukuwento ko sa inyo]. Kasi kung minsan nagkakaroon ng changes. Ia-announce Gabby Concepcion na lang natin,” he added. Nevertheless, Concepcion invited all his fans to continue watching his series which airs on ABS-CBN every weeknight. (MNS)

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She joked that it was her who needed some heart aid and not Shaina, who recently broke up with actor John Lloyd Cruz. Shaina, in a prior interview, also said she’s doing fine and keen to enjoy life being single, which Vina agreed on. “To me, yung kapatid ko inienjoy niya yung pagiging single niya. Ako naman dahil doon siya nag e-enjoy at doon siya happy, sinusuportahan ko siya doon. I think this is the time na mahalin muna niya ang sarili niya bago siya magmahal ulit,” Vina said. Vina added that she’s hands down with Shaina’s faith with God and her devotion to Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. “Ako sabi ko nga ‘Shaina magma-madre ka na ba?’ She keeps on praying. Siguro for her to keep strong. Lahat naman tayo walang ibang matatakbuhan kundi siya. That’s what I see in her and all her friends and family are always there. Mas nagkaroon ng enlightenment and peace of mind,” she ended. (MNS)

John Prats admits crush on Isabel Oli It seems that actor John Prats is now back in the dating scene months after his breakup with former beauty queen Bianca Manalo. Prats admitted he is awed by the beauty of actress Isabel Oli. “Girlfriend wala, pero crush, mayroon... Nagagandahan ako kay Isabel Oli. I’m not going to expect anything to happen, basta sa kanya talaga ako nagagandahan,” she said. Prats said he has already met Oli through their common friends and they have also gone out on group dates. “Nakuha ko na ‘yung number John Prats niya, sobrang friend ko siya, naka-text ko na siya. We hang out na, not the two of us – group. Masayang-masaya naman. Kalog pala siya, akala ko mahinhin. Nakakatuwa kasi may sense of humor,” he said. But despite this, Prats said he does not want to preempt whatever may possibly blossom between them. “I don’t wanna plan things, kasi alam ninyo naman, di naman ako yung nanliligaw… if mag-click kami, bakit hindi? I’m not rushing, basta sobra kong ina-admire yung personality niya. I hope to have a friendship with her,” he said. According to the Kapamilya actor, he does not

want to rush anything because he wants his next relationship to be “the one.” “Yung susunod na relationship ko, I really want to make sure about it. That’s why I’m not rushing after Bianca, sobrang hindi ako nagdedate. I’m taking my time because I want yung next ko, yun na talaga. Nakakapagod din kasi kasi nagi-invest ka ng oras…emotions,” he said. Oli’s last relationship was with dancer Gab Valenciano, who also happens to be Prats’ friend. According to showbiz rumors, Oli and Valenciano broke up because the actress already wanted to settle down but Valenciano wasn’t ready yet. Asked if he is ready to marry Oli if in case she becomes her girlfriend, Prats said: “Ako naman, ina-acknowledge ko lang naman siya and I’m not getting any younger. Hindi naman siguro habambuhay eh kakapit ako sa career na ito at i-sacrifice ko ‘yung next level of happiness, ‘yung having a family and have a wife. Naiisip ko na rin naman yun. Especially my dad wants me to have kids. ‘Yung mga magulang ko, ‘Gusto kong magkaapo.’ Wala pa naman doon ang isip ko… pero ako, why not?” (MNS)

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Japan’s top three automakers post record 2012 sales (TOKYO-AFP) – Japan’s three biggest automakers – Toyota, Nissan and Honda – on Monday posted record sales for 2012, as the results confirmed that Toyota recaptured the world’s biggest automaker crown. The rosy results underscored the trio’s recovery after Japan’s quake-tsunami disaster in 2011 devastated sales and production, and highlighted strong demand in the key Asian and US markets. That helped offset weakness in debt-hit Europe and a downturn in China stemming from a diplomatic row that sparked a consumer boycott of Japanese goods in China, the world’s biggest vehicle market. On Monday, Toyota said sales last year soared 22.6 percent to 9.75 million vehicles, while Nissan saw a 5.8 percent on-year rise to 4.94 million units with record numbers in the US market. Honda, Japan’s number-three automaker, logged sales of 3.81 million vehicles, up from 3.09 million a year earlier. The latest figures confirmed that Toyota regained the global sales title which it lost in 2011 to US-based General Motors, largely due to the natural disasters. The crisis and flooding in Thailand – where Japanese automakers have production plants – during 2011 marked a “particularly harsh year”, said Nomura auto analyst Masataka Kunugimoto. “2012 is the year we saw things becoming normal again,” he said. However, Nissan, part-owned by France’s Renault, warned in November that its net profit for the fiscal year through March would be down 20 percent to 320

US auto sales extend strong gains in Jan. CHICAGO, Feb 1, 2013 (AFP) – US consumers flooded car dealerships in January, pushing sales up 14 percent and extending months of solid growth as the industry recovers from a deep downturn, automakers said Friday. Toyota led the pack with a 27 percent jump to 157,725 vehicles, as General Motors, Ford, Chrysler and Honda posted double digit growth. “Our industry, I think, emerged as one of the strong points for the economy,” said Bill Fay, general manager of Toyota Motor Sales USA. “We’re very encouraged that the sales pace we saw in the fourth quarter rolled right into January, exceeding our expectations for our industry and resulting in a great start for the year for Toyota.” The industry sales pace came in at a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 15.29 million vehicles. That’s down modestly from the 15.37 million rate posted in December but up sharply from 13.98 million in January 2012, according to Autodata. Total industry deliveries increased 14 percent from last January to 1.04 million vehicles, it said. Toyota’s share of the US market rose 1.5 points from a January 2012 to 15.1 percent. “We expect the stability in the economy and pent up demand and our great new products and value to continue to carry us to success in February and beyond,” Fay said during a conference call. Ford maintained its position as the second largest automaker as its sales rose 22 percent to 166,501 vehicles, its best January since 2006.

Customers walking past vehicles at a Toyota showroom in Tokyo: Japan’s three biggest automakers – Toyota, Nissan and Honda – on Monday posted record sales for 2012, as the results confirmed that Toyota recaptured the world’s biggest automaker crown. AFP PHOTO / FILES / Yoshikazu TSUNO

billion yen ($3.52 billion), citing its heavy exposure to China. Honda has blamed the territorial row with Beijing over an East China Sea island chain – and a strong yen – for a 20 percent cut to its annual profit forecast. Less affected by the dispute, Toyota hiked its profit forecast to 780 billion yen for the same period, up from 760 billion yen, although it trimmed its annual sales forecast to 21.3 trillion yen and credited much of its improved earnings outlook to

cost cuts. The long-standing row flared again in September when Tokyo nationalized some of the tiny archipelago that is also claimed by Beijing, setting off huge demonstrations across China and the consumer boycott. Japanese factories and businesses across China temporarily closed or scaled back operations over fears of being targeted by angry mobs. Nissan’s chief executive Carlos Ghosn has warned that the firm would think twice

about making new investments in China, where it has several production plants with a new factory in the northeastern city of Dalian planned for 2014. On the production side, Toyota said Monday that it made 9.90 million vehicles last year, up 26.1 percent, while Nissan posted a 5.5 percent production increase to 4.88 million units in 2012. The automakers have been forced to recall millions of vehicles over safety and quality concerns in recent years, while being hit by the strong yen which makes their products less competitive overseas and shrinks repatriated foreign income. The unit hit record highs around 75 against the dollar in late 2011 and remained strong through most of last year until Japan’s new conservative government swept to power in December. Its promises to pressure the Bank of Japan for aggressive easing to boost the world’s third-largest economy has sent the yen into a steep dive to below the 90-level on the dollar. “Foreign exchange remains the major factor that can change the tone of the industry,” Nomura’s Kunugimoto said. “A lower yen is positive for earnings. If that continues, it would allow for more research and development spending which should then strengthen automakers’ competitiveness.” Toyota shares were down 0.57 percent to 4,315 yen and Honda was off 0.58 percent at 3,400 yen while Nissan bucked a fall in the broader market on Monday by closing up 2.40 percent at 895 yen.

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WAS WA AS AS

$4.79 17%

Kopiko 3in1 Regular Coffee (30ct) 21.1oz

/lb

game day refreshing treats!

WAS

Barrio Fiesta Large Non Marinated 0LONÀVK 0L 0LO LOLONÀ NÀVK NÀV VK

399

WAS

$1.19 37%

BUY 5! GET ONE FREE!

69¢

50%

Barrio Fiesta Large Marinated 0LONÀVK

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/lb

Large White Shrimp H/O

for

Green Papaya

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Calbee Shrimp Chips Assorted Flavors 4oz

for

Upo

WAS

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$0.99 24%

Oishi Beermatch Cracklings 100g

$2.59 23%

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$1.99

40%

50%

WAS WA AS AS

SAVINGS

/lb

$2.49

$1.99

SAVINGS

$0.79 37%

$ 99

Horse Mackerel

$ WAS

California Bakeshop Hopia Assorted Flavors 280g

/lb

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SAVINGS

2 for

Tilapia

$3.79 8%

Regent Sweet Corn/ Cheese Ring 80g

4 for

for

WAS

$1.69 11%

Big Daddy Corn Chips (BBQ,Sour Cream, Nacho Cheese) 100g

/lb

7-Up Soda Assorted Flavors 2L

99¢ WAS

SAVINGS

59¢

$0.99 40% Niagara Pure Drinking Water 24pack

SAVINGS

299

WAS

SAVINGS

$3.59 8%

$1.89 48%

Magnolia Hotdog (Regular/Jumbo) 12oz

,VODQG 3DFLÀF 6KDQJKDL San Miguel Purefoods Corned Beef 12oz Cut Assorted Flavors 4lbs

2 for $

WAS

SAVINGS

$2.99 16%

UNION CITY 4122 DYER ST. UNION CITY, CA 94587 (510) 489-8189

LOS ANGELES 627 N. VERMONT AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (323) 671-1020

CANOGA PARK 20922 ROSCOE BLVD. CANOGA PARK, CA 91304 (818) 857-3400

OXNARD 4833 S.ROSE AVE. OXNARD, CA 93033 (805) 874-4980

WEST COVINA 1512 E. AMAR ROAD WEST COVINA, CA 91792 (626) 964-4858

LOS ANGELES 229 S. VERMONT AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (213) 674-2980

NATIONAL CITY 2720 E. PLAZA BLVD. NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 (619) 475-1025

RANCHO CUCAMONGA 6753 CARNELIAN ST., RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91701 (909) 296-4403

$3.99 25%

WAS

$19.99 SAVINGS

15%

$ 99 WAS

SAVINGS

$5.29 6%

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