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Asian-Americans to DHS: Reduce backlogs AAJC chief says current visa numbers separate families for decades BY RHONY LAIGO

Asian-Americans are tired of waiting to be reunited with their families. Arguably one of the better contributors to the American economy owing to their high educational level and creativity, Asian-Americans would like Congress to address the long backlogs in the family-based petitions so they can be reunited with their loved ones quicker and without waiting for decades. In Thursday’s national telebriefing hosted by New American Media, one of the three speakers, President and Executive Director of Asian American Justice Center Mee Moua, said the ongoing debate on immigration reform is of utmost importance for Asians because 90 percent of Asian-Americans come to the United States through family-based petitions. According to Moua, 60 percent of Asian Americans living in the U.S. are immigrants and “nearly half of the 4.3 million people in worldwide family backlog, are those who are now sitting and waiting

in Asia to be reunited with their families here in the United States.” In addition, Moua said that for every 11 undocumented immigrant in the U.S., one is an AsianAmerican, who most likely came to the U.S. legally but because of backlogs may have overstayed their visas and are now living here without legal status. Moua also revealed that for every 10 American DREAMers – those who were brought here when they were young through no fault of their own – one is an Asian-American. They are so-called DREAMers, who are hoping that the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act become a reality. “Today, we have an Asian or a Pacific Islander family member who too is living under the shadow. Many of our young people are much part of the Dreamer movement, Moua said. “This is why we feel very strongly (about the immigration reform) to help procure a clear and meaningful path to citiSee BACKLOGS REDUCED, page 8

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Pope urges end to hypocrisy at final mass Pinoy gunmen ‘demand BY DARIO THUBURN

VATICAN CITY, Feb 13, 2013 (AFP) – Pope Benedict XVI urged an end to “religious hypocrisy” and “rivalry” in the Catholic Church as he donned his papal mitre for the last time for an emotional mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. The 85-year-old pope was hailed with a standing ovation and waves of applause from a congregation of thousands where many broke down in tears, as cardinals doffed their mitres in a final gesture of respect. Wearing the purple robes of Lent – a period of penitence for Christians – the pope was conveyed through the basilica’s vast nave on a mobile platform that underlined his growing infirmity. Benedict called for greater sincerity in his final

mass as leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics before he becomes only the second pontiff to resign voluntarily in the Church’s 2,000-year history. He condemned “religious hypocrisy” and urged an end to “individualism and rivalry”. “The face of the Church...is at times disfigured. I am thinking in particular of the sins against the unity of the Church,” he said, a possible reference to the many scandals plaguing the institution. Christ “denounces religious hypocrisy, a behavior that seeks applause and approval. The true disciple does not serve himself or the ‘public’, but his Lord, in simplicity and generosity,” Benedict said. The pope cut short the applause at the end of mass, saying “Let’s return to prayer”, before leaving

to stay in Malaysia’ By Dan Martin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14, 2013 (AFP) – Malaysia’s government said Thursday its security forces have surrounded dozens of Philippine gunmen in a remote area of Borneo island, and a report said the group is demanding the right to stay. Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein told reporters about 80 to 100 gunmen had been cornered by security forces near the small coastal town of Lahad Datu in the Malaysian state of Sabah. He said security forces were in control and negotiating with the group, some of whom were armed. The area was once controlled by the former Islamic sultanate of Sulu and has a history of incursions by armed Filipino Muslim groups. See PINOY GUNMAN, page 14

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Del Rosario, Kerry to forge stronger PHL-U.S. relations Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario and newly installed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry have agreed to continue forging stronger and deeper relations between the Philippines and the United States. This understanding was reached between the two officials in a phone call made last night by Secretary Kerry to Secretary del Rosario. “We spoke at length about our relations and the many opportunities we have to move them further forward. We agreed that as strategic partners with a long shared history and profound common values, it is important for both our nations to deepen our relations on all levels,” Secretary del Rosario said, adding that much of the discussion focused on a wide range of key, strategic initiatives,

particularly in the area of security and defense. Both officials agreed to further cooperation that would help build the capacity of the Philippines to defend its territory and people. “We exchange views on the implementation of our agreed policy of increased rotational presence, enhanced exercises and capacity building,” Secretary del Rosario stated, adding that cooperation on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief is also an import part of this agreed policy. On regional cooperation, both officials agreed to work together to build stronger ASEAN–U.S. relations. “We agreed on the importance of working together in ASEAN to promote our mutual interests as well See DEL ROSARIO-KERRY, page 19

Newly recruited females marines participate in a patrol drill inside the marine headquarters in the town of Ternate, Cavite city, south of Manila February 5, 2013. There are an estimated 350 women combatants in the 10,000-member Philippine marines who go through the same rigid physical and mental training as their men counterparts. Since 2006, female marine officers of the Marine Corps have been performing in the field of assault armor, field artillery, airborne and other combat duties, a marine officer said. (MNS photo)

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Ping readies more exposés vs Miriam MANILA, Feb 14 (Mabuhay) – Sen. Panfilo Lacson bared Thursday he is preparing more possible cases against Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago, saying she cannot always invoke “immunity by insanity” as their word war continues to rage. Lacson told reporters he is currently gathering documents on Santiago’s alleged use of her priority development assistance fund or pork barrel to build a cockpit arena instead of a sports complex in Pasig City. He said he already sent to the Ombudsman documents showing that she is using Senate funds to rent a satellite office in a building that her family owns, and to pay for other personal expenses. For Lacson, this is a strong case of graft. “Every time she opens her mouth, nag-iipon ako ng evidence to expose her misdeeds and corrupt ways,” Lacson said in a phone interview. Santiago had explained that her use of the funds to

rent her satellite office had the approval of the Senate Secretary. Lacson also said that Santiago has gone overboard with her attacks. “Minsan namimihasa na. She thinks she can always invoke immunity by insanity.” Santiago was not available for comment on Thursday. Her staff said she is resting. In a radio interview on Wednesday, Santiago said she will expose Lacson’s “sins,” and threatened to reveal his “true sexuality” while calling him “Pinky Lacson.” Lacson immediately issued a press statement saying he is not gay and does not intend to be one. “That’s really below the belt,” he told reporters. “Uso naman ngayon ang aminan. Bakit ako aamin kung hindi totoo?” “Kung ako bakla, baka wala nang macho sa mundo.” Use of Senate funds The rift between Lacson and Santiago started when she criticized her fellow senators, especially Senate President

Juan Ponce Enrile, over what she believes was an unconscionable and unconstitutional use of the Senate’s money. Santiago was one of 4 senators who did not receive P1.6 million from Enrile for her office’s additional maintenance and other operating expenses last December. She argued that the Senate’s savings must be returned to the national treasury. Lacson defended Enrile, saying his realignment of the Senate’s savings for distribution to other senators was legal. He said during Thursday’s interview that Santiago should not attack others if she has misdeeds of her own. Should the Ombudsman file a case against Santiago, Lacson intends to inform the International Criminal Court about it. Santiago has been elected judge of the international tribunal and is waiting to be called for duty. Lacson, who’s about to end his term as senator, said he cannot keep quiet while Santiago attacks the Senate and its members. (MNS)

One in every 10 Pinoys gives ‘bribes’ – NSO MANILA, Feb 15 (Mabuhay) – One in every 10 families has given a bribe for the early release of government documents or for favorable action by an agency, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said on Friday. According to its 2010 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS), the NSO said 41.3 percent of households nationwide had at least one member who saw a government personnel or visited an agency to secure permits or licenses, pay taxes, avail of social services or seek assistance. Of those who did avail of a government service, about 9 percent of the respondents

gave money or something of value to facilitate the transaction or avoid problems. “In this survey, such giving of money or gift or favor or anything of value was classified into two types: supply-driven wherein a person voluntarily gives money or gift or favor or anything of value, and demand-driven wherein a person was asked to give it,” the NSO said. The NSO survey revealed that 75 percent of families with at least one member who gave money, gifts or favors to secure favorable government action voluntarily offered the said incentive. The other 25 percent were asked to

Chiz, Grace, Loren snub Binay’s UNA party MANILA, Feb 14 (Mabuhay) – The spokesperson of the Liberal Party on Thursday said common candidates Grace Poe, Senator Francis Escudero and Senator Loren Legarda have made their choice on which slate to join in the May 2013 election. “Nag-desisyon na sila. They appeared sa proclamation rally, sa Batangas sortie, nandoon sila. Mamaya sa Laguna, kasama sila ulit. Tingin namin nag-desisyon na rin po sila na sasama sa amin,” House Deputy Speaker Lorenzo “Erin” Tañada III said. “Mas mabuti sa kanila para at least maliwanag, yun nga, na ‘di namamangka sa dalawang ilog. [Para] maging klaro din sa UNA rin at para at least hindi na rin sila aasa na masyado at derecho na tayo sa mga issue na dapat pag-usapan sa kampanya.” UNA stalwart and Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday hinted that his coalition might drop the three from their senatorial ticket if they will continue to snub their sorties. Escudero did not send a proxy to UNA’s proclamation rally in Cebu last Tuesday. Legarda sent her father Tony, while Poe was represented by her son Brian. UNA Secretary General Tobias Tiangco scored Escudero for not practicing enough “courtesy” when the latter did not send any representative. The tarpaulin of Escudero on stage in the Cebu rally was also removed, and his video message was not played.

Remittances likely grew 6.1 pct in 2012 – DBS MANILA, Feb 15 (Mabuhay) – Remittance last December may have grown by 6.6 percent from a year ago, DBS said on Friday. In a research note, the Singaporean bank said remittance growth for December – which will be released later today – may bring the full-year growth to 6.1 percent in U.S. dollar terms. This growth rate is “fairly respectable” given the headwinds that beset the global economy last year, DBS said, adding that this growth has cushioned the Philippines during times of risk aversion and capital outflows. Aside from this, the continued expansion in remittances has made up for the trade deficits that the country had endured, with weak exports as a result of the global uncertainties of the past year, the Singaporean bank said. DBS said having a sizeable remittance is a plus factor for stability and it allows the current count to be in a “firm” surplus position. “However, in terms of boosting local spending power, the impact is not as large. Steady economic growth in 2012 and changing foreign investor perception have accelerated inflows into the country, resulting in a strengthening peso,” DBS said. Because of the strength of the peso against the dollar, remittance growth in local currency terms may just have been 3.7 percent, the bank said. It said this trend has been seen in the last 10 years, with remittance growth strongest during the global financial crisis of 2009 when the currency weakened sharply against the dollar. “In times of steady global growth, peso strength tends to erode remittance purchasing power,” DBS said. (MNS)

give it, adding that less than one percent of those who did not voluntarily provide an incentive, reported the incident to anyone in authority. The NSO further revealed that 10 percent of non-poor families give money, gifts or favors in order to facilitate their transactions with a government office. This is higher than the 7 percent among poor families. Among poor families who gave money, gifts or favors to facilitate their transaction with a government office, about 32 percent did so involuntarily, compared with 24 percent among the non-poor families.

Families who fall at the bottom 30 percent per capita income stratum were considered as poor while those at the upper 70 percent were classified as non-poor. Among the regions, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao had the highest incidence of giving money or some favor to facilitate their transactions with a government office at 42 percent of families, followed by SOCSKSARGEN, 27 percent; Central Luzon, 16 percent; and Metro Manila, 13.5 percent. The 2010 Annual Poverty Indicators Survey (APIS) is a nationwide survey covering around 26,000 sample households. (MNS)

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Romantic OFWs bridge the gap with serenades MANILA, Feb 14, 2013 (AFP) – Romantic Filipinos abroad have found a way to bridge the gap with loved ones at home on Valentine’s Day – via an online serenade service. Jane Soco, managing director of Harana.ph, said Thursday the company’s professional singers would lift the spirits of those left behind as their partners toil in a foreign land. “We’re booked out even days ahead of Valentines. Filipinos are very romantic and they will not let distance get in the way of celebrating this day,” she said. “About 80 percent of our clients are people who

work abroad, who want to make their partners here feel special by serenading them.” For a fee of between 7,000 and 12,000 pesos ($172295), Harana.ph will deploy singers, hand out teddy bears and serenade the lonely lover left behind in the Philippines. The whole event is videotaped and posted on its website. Soco said the service has helped ease the pain of separation, or even saved rocky long-distance relationships. One video posted on its portal showed Harana. phcrooners serenading a tearful office worker on her wedding anniversary. The woman received a teddy bear

and a special message from her overseas-based husband read by the singers. An estimated 10 million Filipinos, or about a tenth of the population, work abroad and their dollar remittances help keep the economy afloat. Meanwhile, about 400 couples joined a mass wedding officiated by the country’s Vice President Jejomar Binay. The couples exchanged vows inside a packed gymnasium on the outskirts of Manila’s Makati financial district, as a school band played love songs that drowned out the heavy traffic outside.

DOT: Tourism to increase share in economy MANILA, Feb 13 (Mabuhay) – With industry targets within reach, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez expects the tourism sector’s share in the economy to increase by the end of the Aquino administration. “The contribution of tourism to GDP [gross domestic product] at a little below 7 percent [currently] will be at 11 percent of GDP by 2016,” Jimenez told reporters during the Philippine Economic Briefing on Wednesday. “Domestic travel will still account for bulk of tourism revenues,” he added. The tourism chief noted that domestic travel “surpassed everyone’s expectations” after hitting 37.5 million last year, already above the government’s goal of 35.5 million local tourists by 2016. Jimenez also noted that foreign arrivals

also surpassed the 4-million mark in 2012. “The new target approved by President Aquino is around 44 million for domestic travel,” he said. The government wants foreign arrivals to reach 10 million by 2016. Jimenez, however, noted the need for more tourism infrastructure as well as participation of local governments to achieve the country’s tourism plan. “The development of LGU [local government unit] support of tourism development plans will determine the success or failure of the Philippine tourism plan,” he said. “We are working very closely with all the other departments of the government to make sure that the demand we create is met with resources,” Jimenez said. (MNS)

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The remains of a 21-feet (6.4 meters) saltwater crocodile is covered with ice at a conservation park at Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, in southern Philippines February 11, 2013. Captured in September 2011 at Nueva Era in Bunawan town, Agusan del Sur, the saltwater crocodile which weighed more than 1,000 kg and recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest in capacity, had died of an unknown cause, park workers said. (MNS photo)

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MANILA, Feb 12, 2013 (AFP) – Philippine veterinarians conducted an autopsy Tuesday on the world’s largest saltwater crocodile ever caught, amid concerns it died of mistreatment in a small pen where it was on show for tourists. “Lolong”, who measured 6.17 metres (20.24 feet), died from a mystery illness on Sunday inside his small enclosure in the southern Philippines, where he had been on display since being caught in marshlands in 2011. “We want to find out the real cause of death so there will be no misinformation and speculation,” Mundita Lim, head of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, told AFP, explaining why the autopsy was carried out. Lim said that the full results would not be known until the end of the week. However the veterinarians found no traces of foreign material inside Lolong, debunking prominent press reports that it died after eating a plastic and nylon cord. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) blamed extreme stress for Lolong’s death, pointing out that large crocodiles were used to roaming vast ranges in its natural habitat. “Lolong suffered and died because people wanted to make money off his captivity,” PETA said in a statement. Lim did not want to comment directly on PETA’s claim until the results of the autopsy were known, although she acknowledged that crocodiles were known to live up to 100 years in the wild, while Lolong was only about 60. Lolong, of the species Crocodylus Porosus, was hunted and caught in a marshland near the impoverished town of Bunawan in September 2011 after it was suspected of biting the head off a school girl and of eating a fisherman. Its capture made the town famous, and Lolong became a tourist attraction and one of the local government’s most important money earners. The Guinness Book of World Records named Lolong the world’s biggest saltwater crocodile in captivity, dislodging Cassius, a 5.48-metre crocodile kept in a park in Australia. Cassius’ handlers were celebrating Tuesday, saying the huge reptile regaining his title as the biggest crocodile in captivity would be good for business.

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National Book Store pulls out Chinese-made globes Globes show Beijing ‘claiming’ most of South China Sea MANILA, Feb 14, 2013 (AFP) – The Philippines’ largest bookstore chain has withdrawn Chinese-made globes showing Beijing’s claims to most of the South China Sea from its shelves, a government spokesman said Thursday. The globes were sold by the National Bookstore up until Wednesday, foreign office spokesman Raul Hernandez said in a statement. “The National Bookstore has withdrawn all the educational globes, which reflect China’s nine-dash line encompassing the South China Sea, from its stores,” Hernandez said. “It has taken a patriotic position to proactively support the Philippine government in advancing Philippine foreign policy objectives.” He said the decision to pull out the globes came after a dialogue with the

bookstore management, which claimed they were unaware of the “misinformation” contained in the education materials. China’s “nine-dash line” outlines its claims to virtually all of the South China Sea, even waters close to the shores of its neighbors. The Philippine government last month took China to an arbitration panel under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea – a 1982 treaty signed by both countries – to demand that it declare China’s claims invalid. China’s territorial claims overlap those of the Philippines as well as Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan. The Philippines and Vietnam have over the past two years complained of Chinas increasing assertiveness in enforcing its claims, particularly around areas believed rich in oil and natural gas reserves.

Gun ban violators near 800 on 1st day of campaign period MANILA, Feb 13 (Mabuhay) – The number of violators of the election gun ban continued to go up on the first day of the campaign period for national posts, the Philippine National Police said Tuesday. As of 5:18 a.m. Tuesday, the PNP said the number of people arrested for violating the gun ban went further up to 772, of which 691 were civilians. It said the other violators included four members of the Armed Forces of the Philip-

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MANILA, Feb 13 (Mabuhay) – The Supreme Court has affirmed the Commission on Elections (Comelec) decision nullifying Renato M. Federico’s victory as mayor of Sto. Tomas town in Batangas province in the 2010 elections. In a 19-page decision penned by Justice Jose Catral Mendoza, the high court en banc unanimously held that Federico’s substitution of Edna Sanchez was invalid as it was filed “after the December 14, 2009 deadline provided for under Section 13 of Comelec Resolution No. 8678.” Sanchez withdrew from the mayoral race to substitute her husband, gubernatorial candidate Armando Sanchez, who died on April 27, 2010, days before the elections. Federico, on May 5, 2010, filed with the Office of the Election Officer of Sto. Tomas his certificate of candidacy (COC) and certificate of nomination and acceptance as substitute candidate for mayor. The court noted that by that time, the official ballots had already been printed with the name “SANCHEZ, Edna P.” retained on the list of candidates. Sanchez garnered the highest number of votes – 28,389 – against Osmundo M. Maligaya’s 22,57. The Municipal Board of Canvasser proclaimed Federico as winner in the mayoralty race after considering Sanchez’s votes in favor of him. This prompted Maligaya to file a petition to annul the proclamation of Federico, which the Comelec granted, thereby proclaiming Maligaya as winner. The Supreme Court did not agree with Federico’s contention that the Comelec Resolution cannot prevail over the provisions of Section 77 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, The Omnibus Election Code, which provides that a “substitute candidate nominated by the political party concerned may file his certificate of candidacy for the office affected in accordance with the preceding sections not later than mid-day of the day of the election.” The court explained that the “Comelec is empowered by law to prescribe such rules as to make efficacious and successful the conduct of the first national automated election,” and “as automated elections had been mandated by law, there was a need for the early printing of the ballots.”

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SACRAMENTO – The author of California’s law that allowed nearly 800,000 Californians to register to vote online leading up to the November election wants to also make it easier for college students to vote on Election Day. Today, Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) introduced legislation that would require at least one polling place on every University of California and California State University campus. SB 240 would also encourage polling places on community college campuses when registrars deem there is an adequate demand. “In most cases there is a polling place for every one thousand voters in California, however there are tens of thousands of students on our college campuses who often do not have such easy access to vote,” said Yee. “SB 240 will help encourage our young people to vote and provide them the same access to our democracy as voters who live outside of campus.” There are over 230,000 students enrolled within the University of California, with over 20,000 students enrolled at each of the following campuses: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego. There are over 420,000 students enrolled within the California State University, with over 20,000 students enrolled at each of the following campuses: San Jose, San Diego, San Francisco, Fresno, Pomona, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Long Beach, Fullerton, and Northridge. “Ensuring that all California public universities provide their students with a polling place would not only make voting accessible, but would instill a healthy habit of civic engagement throughout each generation of students,” said Raymond Parenti-Kurttila of the San Francisco State University Associated Students. “It is critical that students have their voices heard at the ballot box,” said Yee. “Not only is the cost of their education at stake, so is the economy and society they will inherit. SB 240 will assure their voices are heard.” Recently, another Yee authored bill also had a major impact on young voters. As a result of Yee’s SB 397, which allows citizens to register to vote via the internet or a mobile device, California now has over 18 million registered voters of which nearly 800,000 registered online. According to county data tallied by Political Data Inc. (PDI), the state’s largest bipartisan election data firm, 61.5 percent of those who used the online registration system were under age 35 (30.8 percent age 18-24, 30.7 percent age 25-34). Earlier this session, Yee also introduced legislation to require a link to the online registration system run by the Secretary of State on every state government website.

Alleged cop killer died from single shot to head LOS ANGELES, Feb 15, 2013 (AFP) – Alleged U.S. cop killer Christopher Dorner died from a single gunshot wound to the head that appeared to be selfinflicted, a coroner said Friday. The doctor who examined the body concluded that “the cause of death was a single gunshot wound to the head,” said San Bernardino County coroner Kevin Lacy, giving details from the results of a six-hour autopsy. “We are not yet able to speak about the manner of death and tell you whether or not it was the result of a self-inflicted wound or another round,” he told a press conference. But he said, “while we are still assembling the reports and putting it together, the implication seems to be that the wound that took Christopher Dorner’s life was self-inflicted.” The ex-Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) cop went on the run last week after allegedly killing a couple and a policeman, and wounding three people. Another officer was killed and one wounded before the cabin in which Dorner was holed up burned in a fire. At Friday’s news conference, officials also announced that they had found a cache of weapons with Dorner, as well as high-capacity magazines either in his possession or at sites connected with him during the manhunt. Dorner had posted online a chilling manifesto in which he threatened to kill policemen and their families, and blamed the LAPD for treating him unfairly in his sacking in 2008. The manhunt came to a climax Tuesday in a cabin near a snow-covered ski resort, after Dorner was spotted in a stolen vehicle and then fled on foot after crashing one vehicle and carjacking another.

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USS Guardian grounding incident: U.S. committed to cooperate, compensate The top foreign affairs official of the United States has assured the Philippine Government of full cooperation in the salvaging of the USS Guardian as well as in the investigation of the grounding incident and that the U.S. stands ready to fully and appropriately provide compensation for all damages. This was the assurance given by the new U.S. Secretary of State, former Senator John Kerry, in a phone call last night to Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario. “One of the first things we discussed was the USS Guardian incident. We had a very frank discussion between friends. We both agreed on the importance of removing the USS Guardian from the reef without causing further damage,” Secretary del Rosario said, adding “Secretary Kerry reiterated the deep regret of the US government over the incident and its readiness to provide full and appropriate compensation.” Secretary del Rosario told Secretary Kerry that the Philippine Government is determined to find out what exactly caused the grounding incident and that a full investigation is being carried out by the Philippine Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). “Secretary Kerry said that he himself wants to know and get to the bottom of what truly happened. In this context he said that he wants to be a full partner of the Philippines in finding out what happened and that the U.S. government will cooperate fully with the investigation that the Philippines is conducting,” Secretary del Rosario said, adding that this would include the willingness of the U.S. to accept and answer queries posed by Philippine investigators to key U.S. personnel.

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American Airlines, US Air to form largest US carrier BY JOHN BIERS

NEW YORK, Feb 14, 2013 (AFP) – American Airlines and US Airways announced a long-expected merger Thursday that would create the largest US airline, giving them more weight in an industry that has steadily consolidated in recent years. The marriage would establish a huge carrier with more than 1,500 aircraft, able to compete head to head with powerful rivals United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. It would also help lift American parent AMR Corp from bankruptcy reorganization, where it has been since November 2011. Following American’s emergence from bankruptcy and the execution of the deal, US Airways will hold approximately 28 percent of the company, with American interests holding the rest, and the fleet will fly under the name American Airlines. In a statement the companies valued the deal at $11 billion in “implied equity value” and predicted it would result in combined synergies of more than $1 billion. Company officials characterized the deal as a winner for consumers by establishing a third US airline giant to compete with Delta and United. They expect to complete the merger in the third quarter. But Standard & Poor’s raised doubts about how much greater competitiveness the combined company will have, and meanwhile a leading Washington think tank quickly condemned the merger as a bad deal for consumers. “The combined airline will have the scale, breadth and capabilities to compete more effectively and profitably in the global marketplace,” said US Airways chief executive Doug Parker. “Our combined network will provide a significantly more attractive offering to customers.” The combined airline will offer more than 6,700 daily flights to 336 destinations in 56 countries, according to the companies. It would assemble a powerful fleet of 1,511 mainline and regional aircraft. Combined revenues of $38.7 billion in 2012 would put them slightly ahead of United and Delta.

MANILA, Feb 13 (Mabuhay) – UP Law professor Harry Roque on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to compel the government to renegotiate the terms of the RP-US Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). Roque filed the motion for the writ of execution in the wake of the grounding of the USS Guardian minesweeper in Tubbataha Reef. “The Tubbataha incident makes it very clear why the VFA is not beneficial to the Philippines. It gives the Americans a pretext to ignore our national sovereignty and destroy our national patrimony,” Roque said. The VFA governs the conduct of visiting US personnel conducting military exercises in the Philippines. Roque, in his motion, noted that although the high court, in a previous case, sustained the constitutionality of the VFA, it “partially granted” a petition by ordering the executive branch to “renegotiate” the controversial agreement. He was referring to the petition filed by a civil society group led by former Senate President Jovito Salonga in the case of alleged Filipino rape victim “Nicole” vs. Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo et al. In that case, Roque was representing the petitioners, who were then questioning the constitutionality of the VFA that supposedly allowed US serviceman Daniel Smith, the suspect in the rape case, to go free with only a mild punishment. Roque said the executive branch was ordered to “renegotiate” the agreement signed between Romulo and then US Ambassador to the Philippines Kristie Kenney to make it clear that after conviction by a lower court on a non-service related offense, American soldiers should be in the custody of Philippine authorities during the pendency of the appeal. He noted that the failure of the executive to renegotiate the terms of the VFA in the previous case resulted in the failure of the government to make accountable the US Navy officials and crewmen behind the grounding of the minesweeper in Tubbataha Reef, a UNESCO heritage site. “As far as we know, the minesweeper had no business and was asked not to enter the national park. We theorized that the Individuals US Navy personnel on board may have C-Corporation wanted to engage in scuba diving in the park. That makes their grounding there a S-Corporation ‘non-service related’ event. The Captain Partnerships and the men of the minesweeper should LLCs have been criminally prosecuted before our local courts. This is an instance where Exempt Organizations the Court’s ruling in Salonga could then Defined Benefit Plans apply,” he said. He further said in his motion that he 401(k) wants the Philippines to renegotiate the IRS, FTB, EDD & BOE Representation VFA so that it could also begin the procedure of abrogating the agreement. Entity Formation Roque further acknowledged that the Estate Planning motion is a legal precedent, noting that the high court has not yet issued a writ of execution on the VFA before. (MNS)

Company executives told AFP that “they’ll be some opportunities for rationalization” of management and headquarters staff. But executives said the biggest savings came from combining routes and organizing planes efficiently so that the largest planes go to the busiest routes. They also touted the combined company’s capacity to win back valuable corporate riders who were lured away by other airlines. The companies also said the deal would strengthen the combined company’s competitive presence in the US Northeast, the western part of the US and Latin America. Some observers have said the deal still leaves American with a relatively weak position in Europe and Asia compared with competitors. The deal follows a spate of earlier US airline mergers that have reshaped the sector and improved profitability. S&P cited “potential revenue synergies” from the deal, but said it believes the route network created by the merger is “not as strong” as those created by recent mergers executed by United and Delta.

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zenship for DREAMers.” Moua also underscored what she intimated were undesirable working conditions that some Asians have suffered at the hands of their employers. According to Moua, many are being denied of their workers’ rights and are being exploited by “unscrupulous employers who pay their workers substandard wages,” especially in places where the immigrant is employed under the H1-B worker visa program – the first step for them to become permanent residents but only if sponsored by their employers if no relatives are qualified to do so. “This is not just a Latino issue,” Moua said, “Asians are one of the most diverse populations and we have to monitor and protect (the immigration system) from further erosion and so, we’re asking our leaders to address this inhumane backlogs in the procurement of immigrant visas.” She also said that the current “enforcement only” method that the Department of Homeland Security is employing is separating many families while instilling scare in the community. Such method “makes the community less safe” because she said some are being stopped and interrogated if not harassed because “they are perceived to be foreignsounding people,” not to mention that some are not proficient in the English language. Moua said that as “a matter of public policy, a sensible and a comprehensive immigration reform will benefit our community and will solve the “tremendous hardship” that many immigrant families are going through. According to Moua, who was born in Laos and immigrated in 1978, her family had suffered from the same experience when her dad tried to petition for her father and a brother but both died even before setting foot on U.S. soil. She said her father then was not qualified to file the petitions because of his financial status. “My parents couldn’t find a job even when they were already citizens. And when he was in a position to qualify, he couldn’t do it anymore because (they) have passed away.” She said, “Many of us in our communities are separated by decades and decades (of long waits). This is a window of opportunity for (the lawmakers) to exert leadership so that our families will feel secure, safe and be reunited…and to take advantage of the American Dream to live in the U.S. and contribute to the economic vitality of this country.”

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Apart from Moua, those who spoke in the telebriefing included Angela Kelley, vice president for Immigration Policy and Advocacy, Center for American Progress, and Frank Sharry, founder and executive director, America’s Voice. It was moderated by NAM’s Irma Herrera. For his part, Sharry said he believes the time has come for both parties to pass an immigration reform, citing last presidential elections as a gauge. He said that if the GOP wants to regain being competitive, the Republicans need to get the votes of the fastest growing groups who are Latinos and Asians. “Unless they get it right they will have a difficult time winning the Senate and retaking the White House.”

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the basilica, waving and smiling at the congregation. Earlier Wednesday, the frail pontiff was greeted by chants of “Benedetto” and a banner reading “Thank You, Holiness” at his weekly audience with thousands of believers in a Vatican auditorium. Benedict told the crowd he had taken his momentous decision “for the good of the Church”. “Keep praying for me, for the Church and for the future pope,” he said, his voice full of emotion. Wearing his workaday white cassock and skullcap, the pontiff said he could feel the faithful’s love “almost physically in these difficult days”. The Vatican announced that cardinal electors – the princes of the Church – will meet on March 15 or soon after to choose Benedict’s successor. “The beginning of the conclave cannot be before March 15,” Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi told a press conference. “We have to expect a conclave starting on the 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th or 19th.” The secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel under Michelangelo’s famed ceiling frescoes – deliberations that normally last a few days – should produce a new pope in time for Easter. Many ordinary Catholics have said they would like the new pope to be more in tune with the times after the traditionalist reigns of Benedict and his long-time predecessor John Paul II.

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MANILA, Feb 12, 2013 (AFP) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday called for nationwide mid-term polls to be a referendum on his anti-graft, economic reforms as election season gets underway. Although Aquino, whose term ends in 2016, is not running, his party members have said that the elections, particularly for 12 seats in the senate, will be a litmus test for his administration. In a campaign rally at the centre of Manila, Aquino lashed out at the opposition, accusing them of blocking reforms and urging voters to choose his candidates, called “Team PNoy” after his own nickname. He compared the opposition to his unpopular, scandal-tainted predecessor, ex-president Gloria Arroyo, saying “their style has not changed”. “If you want more good things to happen in our country, if you want a better future for your children... then you must send the entire Team PNoy to the senate,” he told the crowd. “In this campaign, we will put the president’s capital on the line. He considers this a referendum on his first two and a half years,” said senator Franklin Drilon, campaign manager of Team PNoy. Meanwhile Vice President Jejomar Binay, who like Aquino was also elected in 2010, led a rival rally of opposition senatorial bets in the central island of Cebu. President and vice president are elected separately in the Philippines and both Aquino and Binay hope to use their popularity to boost their senatorial candidates – some of whom are their relatives. The president’s cousin, Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino, and the vice president’s daughter, Nancy Binay are running for senate along with various sons, daughters and other relatives of prominent politicians. Such political “dynasties” have dominated the country’s electoral system for decades even though the constitution, ratified in 1987, forbids it. This is because no law has ever been passed implementing the constitutional ban, said James Jimenez, spokesman of the Commission on Elections. “We’re just waiting for a law to be passed. We all know the constitution frowns on dynasties but as far as the commission is concerned, we have nothing to do with (passing a law),” he said. He also warned that there had already been numerous violations of election rules, especially those about placement of campaign laws, adding that he feared election-related violence might go up in this campaign season.

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Aquino defends achievements, says addressing social problems, unemployment takes time SAN PABLO CITY – President Benigno S. Aquino III defended Thursday the gains that his administration has achieved saying that addressing poverty and unemployment can’t be done overnight. Critics of the government said the current economic gains of the government have not trickled down to impact and alleviate the conditions of poor Filipinos. But the President said, in an interview during his visit here that there is no quick fix in addressing these concerns. For instance, he said that to solve the problems in unemployment, the government must invest on education and training people to get necessary skills for them to get employed. “Gusto natin hindi lang may trabaho, pero gusto natin magandang trabaho. Para maging maganda ang trabaho kailangan ng edukasyon. ‘Yung edukasyon hindi naman puwede overnight,” the President said noting that this government thrust will take some time. But the good thing is that the Department of Education has started to carry out the K to 12 program and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has intensified its initiatives to train more people. So as a result, based on the recent statistics, the

President said a lot of people belonging to the self-employed category have decreased in number because many of them have gone back to school as a result of the enhanced government skills programs. “So nabigyan ng pagkakataong makapag-aral, magkaroon ng kaukulang talento o skills na mas magandang trabaho ang mapapasukan,” he said. Another good development on the country’s economy includes the improved retail sector sales figures, the President said adding that the retail sector reported a double-digit increase in sales year-on-year. It only means, the President said, that the public’s purchasing power has improved recently owing to better jobs and economic conditions. Instead of criticizing the government on its achievements, the President said government critics must present to the people their platform of government in a healthy public discourse. The President visited San Pablo City Friday to endorse the administration’s candidates for the midterm elections in May. He appealed to the people to support his candidates, the candidates of Team PNoy, so that he could continue the reforms he started in government.

H-1B Visas for registered nurses explained (Paul Choi is an immigration attorney and professor of law located at 16000 Ventura Blvd. Ste 1201, 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 entered the U.S. as a tourist last month and my stay expires in July. I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and over five years of experience as a hospital nurse in the Philippines. I passed the NCLEX licensing exam and the Visa Screen CGFNS. I don’t have my license yet because I don’t have a social security card. I found a hospital to petition me. Can I obtain a working visa or a greencard? Answer: A few years ago, the quota for employment based petitions for most countries was current and it was very fast and simple to obtain permanent residence for registered nurses under the EB3 or Third Preference employment based quota. However, during the last few years, the quota for employment based EB3 petitions retrogressed over five years and the long waiting time to gain permanent residence prohibited most registered nurses from adjusting status to permanent residence in the U.S. Nurses instead have sought to gain H-1B working visa status instead which can be issued very rapidly. The problem is that under USCIS definitions, most registered nurses do not qualify for H-1B visas. The problem lies with the definition of “specialty occupation” under the H-1 B law. Specialty occupation means that: 1. a bachelor’s or higher degree (or its equivalent) is normally the minimum requirement for entry into the position;

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AAJC launches Reuniting Families Campaign WASHINGTON – On Friday the Asian American Justice Center (AAJC), member of the Asian American Center for Advancing Justice, launched a campaign to highlight how critical the family-based immigration system is. Approximately 60 percent of Asian Americans are foreign born---the highest percentage of any racial group. And in 2012 more than one-third of family visas issued went to Asian countries, illustrating how integral a robust family-based immigration system is to the community. AAJC’s campaign will educate the public and lawmakers alike about the hardships our community – and other immigrant communities – endure because the system is outdated, arbitrary and broken. Nearly 4.3 million people are waiting around the world to be reunited with loved ones who immigrated to the U.S.; approximately 1.8 million of those trapped in the backlog are in Asia. Congress must finally pass meaningful immigration reform and that overhaul must also protect and revamp the family-based system so that spouses, parents and children don’t have to wait sometimes decades to live together in the U.S.

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thing in his power to save his marriage. “Okay naman. Ngayon nasa proseso tayo ng pag-aayos talaga. Inaayos natin iyan. I love my family and I will not do anything to destroy my family. I want my children to grow up with us,” he said. Montano said it has not been easy for him to work and worry about this problem at the same time. “Well, to be quite honest, naapektuhan ako pero talagang pinili ko to get fixated dito sa pelikula. Pero hindi ko kaya dayain ang sarili ko na makialam pa sa ibang bagay na alam kong hindi makakatulong,” he said. Despite this, Montano said he tried not to entertain intrigues while doing the film so as not to affect his work. “Fixated ako sa pelikula kaya mapapansin niyo na kung ano man ang naririnig niyo, wala akong... kahit gusto kong sumagot, hindi ko kayang sumagot dahil nakacommit ako dito eh. Naka-commit ako na ibibigay ko ang buong puso ko at isipan ko sa paggawa ng pelikula. I cannot afford to divide my attention para ilagay doon para lang gumulo,” he said. The couple’s latest marital woe reportedly started after Cruz discovered that some of her gifts to her husband were in the hands of starlet Krista Miller. Miller will portray Marita Zaragoza in a film directed by and starring Montano, “The Turning Cradle: The Untold Story of Alfredo Lim.” (MNS)

Martin Nievera shares good friendship with ex-wife Pops Fernandez CONCERT King Martin Nievera said he has a “very good relationship” now with former wife and mother of his children, Concert Queen Pops Fernandez. Martin and Pops, together with Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid, will stage a Valentine concert dubbed as “Foursome” on February 14 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. According to Martin he’s enjoying working again with Pops in one project and described their friendship now as “great and awesome”. “When we work together, it is even better. We’re getting closer again, we’re laughing a lot, we’re complaining together if the material is coming too slow. We’re right back to the old days again and it’s a See MARTIN, page 24

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Alice Dixson reveals she and husband of 13 years have filed for divorce BY MJ MARFORI, NEWS5

After months of rumours and speculations about her marriage, Alice Dixson finally broke her silence on Thursday and revealed that she and her Canada-based husband had filed for divorce. The Kapatid actress had the media’s full attention during a conference for TV5′s new primetime drama “Never Say Goodbye” when she opened up about the end of her 13-year marriage to businessman Ronnie Miranda. “Para wala na rin tsismis and gossip about it,” explained the former beauty queen, a Filipino-American licensed realtor in British Columbia, Canada who resumed her showbiz career in the Philippines when she signed with TV5 in 2011. Alice confessed that she and her husband had agreed to a divorce as early as January last year, but they only got to file the petition in December in Vancouver, where they had settled for several years. Ironically, she also received her Canadian citizenship on the same month, making her a dual US and Canadian citizen. She was a picture of sadness when she admitted to News5 that the last quarter of 2012 was a specially trying time for her when the reality of the divorce hit her hard. “What I want is emotional healing na lang,” she said with a deep sigh. Alice admitted that concentrating on her work on “Never Say Goodbye” has proved helpful in dealing with the pain. She plays the mother of Sophie Albert and the wife of Cesar Montano in the much-awaited series, set to premiere on Monday. Nevertheless, the irony of the title in connection with her personal life was not lost on the actress. “I wish I’d still meet someone I would not have to say goodbye

to,” she said. Speaking of Cesar, the actor was a no-show at the presscon as he was busy finishing his movie “The Turning Cradle: The Untold Story of Alfredo Lim”. Also absent was another major co-star, superstar Nora Aunor. Fortunately, “Never Say Goodbye” director Mac Alejandre was present, along with actor Gardo Versoza. He said Nora was busy taping some scenes after she had fallen behind schedule due to illness. Direk Mac also quashed the rumor that the actress was going to be replaced in the show by Eula Valdez. It was simply not true, he declared, and a different Eula – TV5 princess Eula Caballero – has been added to the cast to play the role of the

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lot better than it ever was,” he said. Martin believes their personal relationship stood the test of time its foundation is friendship. He added that love will always be there between them. “Pops and I started out as best of friends. Friendship ang foundation namin, hindi pa fling fling. We were friends for many years before we fell in love with each other. I think that’s the reason why we are the way we are now. Ang foundation of our love, which still exists, is because of that foundation of friendship,” Martin said. The singer also said that on Valentine’s Day there wouldn’t be any candle lit dinner between him and Pops, but business as usual. “Dun lang kami sa backstage magce-celebrate. Pops and I learned how to make whatever we have. We don’t have

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young Nora. Never Say Goodbye airs Monday to to make a big deal like go to Boracay to have a date,” he said. When asked if he had conversations with Pops like when they reach a certain age, and both of them are still single and available, is there a possibility of them getting back together, Martin replied: “Pops always said who knows what could happen in 10 years and it’s been almost 12. Pops and I didn’t start as lovers, that’s why we are friends now. If you start out as lovers, you would always be lovers. Your fights are more intense and when you get back together, it is also intense din.” He added that his kids never pressured them to rekindle their relationship. Both their boys remained very supportive and loving towards them. On the possibility of Pops finding a new man, Martin’s only hope is that his ex-wife would find a “quality person” worth her love.

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Perez to see the one-night showing of “Fides Ecclesiae, “ which he directed, at the famous Pantages Theatre. The highlysuccessful theatrical show was sponsored by the Filipino Priest Association of LA, the Lay Volunteers of LA and the Chamorro Group of LA. “Fides Ecclesiae” or Faith of the Church presented the stories of the two newlycanonized saints: St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Perdo Calungsod. The play’s overall production had around 200 cast and crew, of which 18 were priests, headed by our most venerable Bishop Oscar Solis, Msgr. Nestor Rebong (overall production chair), Fr.Joachim Ablanida, Fr. Alex Aclan, Fr. Thomas Asia, Fr. Freddie Chua, Fr. Joel Henson, Fr. Robert Jaranilla, Fr. Rey Matunog, Fr. Miloy Pacanza, Fr. Mike Perucho, Fr. Adrian San Juan (composer and musical director), Fr. Lawrence Santos, Fr. Ramon Valera, Fr. Robert Victoria (playwright and priest coordinator), Fr.Rodel Balagtas, Fr. Joseph Magdaong and Fr. Mao Golloran. The main actors were: Alexandra Ramos,who played Kateri Tekakwitha and Ruben Cuatrona who played Pedro Calungsod. Jenna Lockwood played the young Kateri and Friedrich Mendiola played the young Pedro. Other actors who played “acting priests” were: Marty Baum, Ricky Labayen, Jun Corpin and Ken Lockwood. Musical accompaniment during the show was the Filipino - American Symphony Orchestra (FASO)headed by Robert Schroeder. Other important production staff were: Mimil Rosales, Choreographer and Musical Staging; Anthony Abrilla, Lighting; Bob Ludwig, Sound Engineer; Costumes and wardrobe, Agnes Golingay, Dyna Marto and Alma Sianson.Voice Coach, Jona Peralta for Ruben Cuatrona; Lensmen, Bon Mendoza, Danny Paulo and

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Our company have been receiving numerous calls FINANCIAL requesting about the Loan Modification Program ofSOLUTIONS fered by their lenders. Some questions are how can they avail the program without going through a Lawyer or Mortgage Servicer to represent or assist them in the loan modification process. My honest response was: you can do it yourself provided somebody will assist you in the correct preparation of your loan modification application that meets the lender loan modification Income & Expenses guidelines called Debt Income To Ratio that are acceptable. CRP has helped and assisted numerous homeownBY CLARO PEREZ ers who really don’t have financial ability to pay for the expensive loan modification fees. Our company created a “Do it Yourself Loan Modification Assistance Program” to help homeowners who have a real hardship that can not afford the expensive fees. The only important factors that are needed are the following: Homeowners must have the time to communicate with the lender at weekly follow up basis. Homeowners must experience a “True Hardship” caused by reduction of income and excessive debt. Homeowners must be financially evaluated to fit lender loan modification guidelines. Do it Yourself Assistance Program includes the following Services: Debt Counseling and Financial Evaluation Free of Charge. Underwriting and Processing of the Loan Modification Application. Loan Modification Submission to your lender. Provide Training on how to communicate and follow up your application. Provide Debt Management Solutions for a acceptable Debt Income To Ratio. Provide Credit Report and Property Value assessment. Save 70% on Loan Modification Fee. h. Do it your Self Assistance Program fee: $ 825.00 .one time fee. Other Programs Offered: Credit Repair and enhancement Program Debt Financial Counseling Program FHA Streamline Program First Time Buyes/Home Loan Second Mortgage Settlement or Short Payoff Program Formula to determine if Loan Modification under HAMP: a. 31% of your gross income must be lower from your current/existing mortgage payment with property taxes and home insurance and must be equal to mortgage payment at 2% principal and interest with Property Tax and Home Insurance. Example: Current mortgage payment $ 2611.40 Principal, Interest, Property Tax, and Insurance. Existing Loan Balance is $ 350,000.00. Gross Income is $ 5500.00 x 31%=$ 1705.00. new mortgage payment. HAMP program homeowner is eligible. If Gross Income is $8500.00 x 31%=$ 2636.00 new mortgage payment HAMP will 100% decline you because formula determine than you don’t have hardship. However there are other Loan Modification Program to consider and the basis is take home pay and existing debt. If a homeowners have already applied for a Loan Modification through a Lawyer or Mortgage Servicer for at least 30/60 days and want to confirmed the application don’t hesitate to call your lender directly and ask if you a have a submitted loan modification request, the main reason for this is to avoid having your home sold under Trustee Sale while on loan modification process. Most of the time your Loan Modification Facilitator failed to process and submit your loan modification application after collecting your money. I received call every time regarding this scenario and homeowners lost their home. If you have a Loan Modification Decline based on NPV Treasury Eligibility Guideliness CRP Can Help. Loan Modification Fee are paid after Loan Modification Approval YEAR TO DATE LOAN MODIFICATION APPROVALS 1,350 HAPPY AND SATISFIED HOMEOWNERS. For more detailed information call: Claro R. Perez at 1-888-309-3236 , 1-626-3318889, and 626-922-4916.Loan Modification Specialist, Certified Debt Consultant, Credit Enhancement Advocate, and CEO-President CRP Business Mortgage Solutions, Inc. For Home Purchase, Home Loan, Commercial Loan, and Refinance call: Fe A. Perez-DRE Broker 1-626-905-2531 and Carlo A. Perez-DRE Broker 1-626-922-4013. Business Address: 279 W. Badillo Street, Covina, CA, 91723 . WE are open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday by appointment only.

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TOKYO, Feb 5, 2013 (AFP) – Toyota said Tuesday net profit in the nine months to December quadrupled while it also lifted its full-year earnings outlook, reflecting the car giant’s recovery from Japan’s 2011 quaketsunami. The world’s number one automaker credited a sales boost in debt-struck Europe as well Paul Luong (left) and Quang Huynh of as the United States and Asia Wondries Toyota in Alhambra. for the rise, and a weaker yen. Toyota did not release its latest figures for China, the world’s biggest vehicle market, where a diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing sparked a consumer boycott of Japanese goods late last year. But Senior Managing Officer Takahiko Ijichi said that September and October China sales tumbled by about half, although he added: “By December, (sales) recovered to a 20 percent decline from a year earlier.” Toyota previously said it expects to sell 200,000 fewer vehicles in China in the second half of its fiscal year to March and take a 30 billion yen ($325 million) hit to its bottom line. It sold 900,000 vehicles in China in 2011. The results come after Japan’s three biggest automakers – Toyota, Nissan and Honda – last month posted record sales for 2012, confirming Toyota had recaptured the title of the world’s biggest automaker from US giant General Motors. The Japanese company lost the title in 2011. On Tuesday, Toyota said it earned 648.2 billion yen from April to December, up from 162.5 billion yen a year earlier, when automakers were pounded by the twin natural disasters which devastated Japan’s northeast coast. The automaker pointed to a weakening yen and cost-cutting for its improved results and upgraded forecast, with operating income soaring to 818.5 billion yen from 117.1 billion yen a year earlier. The boost “reflects our increased vehicle sales and the progress we are making with our profit-improvement activities”, Ijichi said. Sales in the period jumped 26 percent to 16.2 trillion yen, it said. The firm also hiked its net profit forecast for the fiscal year through March to 860 billion yen from an earlier estimate of 780 billion yen, on projected revenue of 21.8 trillion yen. Global vehicle sales in the year were on track to hit 8.85 million units, up from an earlier forecast of 8.75 million units, the automaker said, citing stronger demand in the North American market. Toyota’s results for the three months to December saw net profit rise by nearly onequarter although the figure fell short of some analysts’ expectations. Vehicle sales in Europe and Japan slipped in the quarter. Japanese firms struggled with a strong yen last year as it made their products less competitive overseas. The unit hit record highs around 75 to the dollar in late 2011, but it has been on a steep slide in recent months with the greenback buying 92.86 yen on Tuesday. “On the back of the recent depreciation of the yen, Japanese automakers, including Toyota, will enjoy brisk results toward the end of the fiscal year and the early part of the next fiscal year,” said Shigeru Matsumura, auto analyst at SMBC Friend Securities. 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 salespeople at Wondries Toyota in Alhambra where the Yaris and all other2012 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 1543-1601 W. Main St., Alhambra, CA 91801 and see why Yaris is a “great blend” of performance, fuel efficiency and safety.

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SHANGHAI, Feb 7, 2013 (AFP) – Auto sales in China, the world’s largest car market, hit a record 2.03 million vehicles last month, driven by robust demand ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, an industry group said Thursday. Auto sales tend to pick up before the holiday, which starts Sunday, as people spend their New Year bonuses. “There was evident growth of demand in the passenger vehicle market,” the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers said in a statement. Vehicle sales surged 46.4 percent year-on-year in January to set a record for any month, the group said, but added the strong rise was also attributable to five fewer working days in January last year. Sales of passenger vehicles alone jumped around 48.7 percent from a year earlier to 1.73 million units, it said. China’s annual auto sales rose only 4.3 percent year-on-year to 19.31 million units in 2012, hit by limits on numbers imposed by some cities to ease traffic congestion and cut pollution.

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Apple debuted Siri’s Eyes Free mode, a feature aimed at the automotive market, at the 2012 World Wide Developers Conference. In its showcase demonstration, a driver could access, via the press of a dedicated button on a car

dashboard, a number of the iPhone’s features and use voice commands to instruct Siri to make searches or to read back emails and take dictation. A safer way to access smartphone functionality while driving, distractions are reduced further still by the fact that in Eyes-Free mode, the iPhone’s screen does not even light up when in use. Along with the demonstration, Apple revealed a list of nine car manufacturers who had already committed to introducing the feature on future models. Meanwhile, while we admire the versatility of Honda vehicles, if you want to see the latest Honda cars and to know why Honda are Kelley Blue Book’s top rated vehicles, drop by Norm Reeves Honda West Covina located at 1840 East Garvey Ave. South, West Covina, CA 91791 where our kababayan Mel Cabalar aided by his equally helpful Louis Mesquita can help you in choosing your best Honda vehicle. Call them now at (888) 342-7630.

Nissan cuts price of electric Leaf cent, well below the planned 50 percent growth. In the US market, they missed by much farther, with sales creeping up only 1.5 percent to 9,819 units, compared to the goal of doubling sales. “It was a disappointment for us but we know why,” said Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn. “Some of the reasons are due to us and we are correcting them. Some are not due to us and we are lobbying to erase them.” The sticker price on the Leaf will start at $28,800, which Nissan said will make it the lowest-priced five-seat electric in the US market. But given various discounts that states can give for electrics and hybrids, the price could be $10,000 below that. The company is now assembling the Leaf at a US plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, and the battery packs are built nearby.

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Mercedes ups the power in its C63 range (Relaxnews) – Special 507 edition models will combine sheer driving thrills with the technological refinement associated with the premium carmaker. Just in case there were any doubters who believed it was impossible to squeeze more power or speed out of a Mercedes AMG 6.3-litre engine without resorting to a turbo- or supercharger, Mercedes has settled the argument once and for all. Its new range of C 63 AMG Edition 507 models have been tweaked to produce 507 horsepower (50 more than the ‘standard’ C 63 AMG) and propel the small family sedan from 0-100kph in 4.2 seconds. This serious power will come with a serious price tag

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Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI, and SUBARU BOXER are registered trademarks. 2EPA-estimated fuel economy for Legacy 2.5i CVT models. Actual mileage may vary. 3EPA-estimated fuel economy for Outback 2.5i CVT models. Actual milage may vary. 4EPA-estimated hwy fuel economy for Forester 2.5X models. Actual mileage may vary. 5EPA-estimated fuel economy for Impreza 2.0i CVT models. Actual mileage may vary.72011 Top Safety Picks include the 2012 Subaru Forester, Legacy, Outback and Tribeca.

Christian Marilla

Bobby Cheng

Chris Garchitorena

Finance Manager

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Internet/Fleet Manager

Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintenance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first.) See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverages and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 4-1-2013 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.”

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