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Aquino chides gunmen in Malaysia MANILA, Feb 21, 2013 (AFP) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Thursday criticized Filipino gunmen who entered a Malaysian state in a bizarre effort to stake a territorial claim, warning their actions could lead to conflict. Dozens of followers of an Islamic sultan from the southern Philippines sailed over to neighboring Sabah on the Malaysian part of Borneo island more than a week ago to assert their centuriesold claim over the area. Malaysian authorities surrounded the group, which is believed to be made up of anywhere between 80 and 400 people, and a stand-off has since been in place

while negotiations continue. “Going there with arms is not the way to resolve this,” Aquino said in his first public comments on the issue. “When you brandish arms, naturally the other side has only one way to respond to such a challenge.” Aquino said his government had been talking to all parties, including the sultan’s family, to find a peaceful solution. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said separately that Aquino had ordered government authorities “to do everything possible to try and urge them... to peacefully withdraw and to do See AQUINO CHIDES, page 15

Crown prince: We will not leave Sabah MANILA, Feb 21 (Mabuhay) – The Crown Prince of the Sultanate of Sulu on Thursday said he and his followers will not leave Lahad Datu town in Sabah, Malaysia until the right to ownership of the territory is resolved. Datu Raja Muda Agbimuddin Kiram, brother of Sultan Jamalul Kiram, said he will not leave Sabah despite orders by the Malaysian government to leave the town by Friday. “I want to live in our place. Hindi kami aalis hanggang hindi

ma-resolve ang issue. Gusto namin maisoli ang Sabah,” he said. Kiram said he and his men are subsisting on root crops such as sweet potatoes and bananas after Malaysian authorities imposed a food blockade to drive them out. “Hindi pinapasok yung kakabayan natin sa pagbigay ng support,” he said. He said his men are ready to defend themselves if forced to leave the area. The group of 100 armed men See PRINCE, page 15

President Benigno S. Aquino III looks at the Mactan Newtown scale model presented by Megaworld Corp. chairman and chief executive officer Andrew Tan during the Mactan Newtown Grand Launch at the Mactan Newtown Rotonda in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu on Wednesday (February 20, 2013). Megaworld is the Philippines largest residential condominium developer and business process outsourcing office developer and landlord. It has an unprecedented track record of completing more than 250 residential building, office towers, commercial centers and world-class hotel since 1994. (MNS photo)

Silicon Valley talent dream tied to immigrant hopes BY GLENN CHAPMAN

Newly recruited female marines jump off on a motorboat during a 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)

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 17, 2013 (AFP) – Silicon Valley’s long crusade to break open doors to America for foreigners with key technology skills hinges on a political battle in Washington over broader immigration reform. For more than a decade, See SILICON, page 15

U.S. Supreme Court won’t extend 2010 immigration ruling Convicted green card holders years prior will be deported WASHINGTON, Feb 20, 2013 (AFP) – Immigrants expelled after pleading guilty to criminal offenses prior to 2010 cannot withdraw their pleas citing poor counsel, the US Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday. The court declined to retroactively apply the historic 2010 ruling in Padilla v. Kentucky, which requires attorneys to inform

clients who are not citizens that a guilty plea can mean deportation. That ruling essentially extended the Sixth Amendment of the Bill of Rights – which grants the accused the right to a defense – to the country’s estimated 11 million illegal immigrants. The latest case concerns Roselva Chaidez, a Mexican who See IMMIGRATION, page 15

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Is San Onofre nuclear plant irreplaceable? BY RHONY LAIGO

Anyone who has gone to San Diego from Los Angeles and passed by the 5 Freeway must have seen the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station – or SONGS for short – located near the shore with two daunting half-domed, egg-shell like concrete structures dominating the otherwise serene scenery. Be that as it may, the plant has been one of the major sources of electric power for the city of Los Angeles and nearby cities some 65 miles away. However, the San Onofre nuclear plant has been out of commission for a year now due to what is being said as “premature wear” on newly-installed tubes in the steam generators. Critics blamed poor design as the main cause. Built in the 60s, SONGS have had its share of problems ever since Bechtel inadvertently installed a 420-ton nuclear reactor vessel “backwards,” according to Wikipedia, in 1977. Also, multiple citations were issued against the plant for a variety of safety issues. Though mostly owned and operated by Southern California Edison, restarting SONGS will depend on a decision by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission if the latter allows the company to restart the facility, which may be known in a few weeks, if not months. According to Edison, SONGS generates 2,200 megawatts in two reactors, and provides 20 percent of the power to most of Southern California. Southern California Edison services some 14 million people with power generated from various locations and sources, namely natural gas, hydro, geothermal, wind and solar farms facilities and, until it shut down last year, nuclear energy from SONGS. In a video just released by SoCal Edison, the company presented an illustration on the importance of SONGS and why it would be costly to replace it, while building other facilities of other sources may take years, if not decades. The video, called San Onofre and Grid Reliability,

and which was also posted on YouTube, showed comparisons on why reviving SONGS is more practical. The video showed it will take 4,400 new towering windmills to replace the 2,200 megawatt of power that SONGS generates. Edison added it will also require 64,000 acres of new solar farms to do the same, which the company “mockingly” illustrated would stretch some 100 miles from Los Angeles all the way to Palm Springs – in a straight line – if all 64,000 acres of solar farms are built. Meanwhile, gas- The San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant as posted on Facebook bearing the name San Onofre powered facilities emit Nuclear Power Plant (2012 Sam Hodgson) hazardous plumes up in the air, the video also showed. of Californians. In addition, neither solar nor wind farms can provide According to a statement released to media, SoCal continuous and reliable power – 24 hours, seven days a Edison is “doing everything they can to meet projected week – unlike SONGS because weather and other natu- demand” as we head into the summer in the next few ral elements may affect their power-generating capacity months. “Last summer, SCE customers did an amazing compared to producing nuclear energy. job in saving energy, and SCE also made some transmisMost important is that building new power plants means sion improvements that helped keep the lights on for everecting new power grids, transmission lines, and other eryone,” the statement said. equipment to capture that energy and distribute them to “SCE hopes that they can reach even more customhouseholds. SoCal Edison said such project may take 10 ers this year to improve the collective impact of indiyears to plan, apply for permits and to construct the new vidual conservation measures,” the same statement facilities, not to mention allocating billions of dollars said. Therefore, resuscitating the San Onofre Nuclear which we all know California can ill-afford in these cur- Generating Station seems paramount so we can all enjoy rent economic times. And despite what environmentalists an unfettered supply of power to run our appliances and claim, SoCal Edision said the San Onofre plan provides light our homes anytime we need them as argued by SoCal “clean, safe, affordable and reliable” energy to millions Edison as shown on the video.

Malampaya gas consortium pays PHL govt $1.1B in royalties MANILA, Feb 21 (Mabuhay) – The Malampaya consortium on Thursday paid the government $1.1 billion in royalties from the deep water gas-to-power project in offshore Palawan. A symbolic check was presented by the Malampaya joint venture partners, led by Shell Philippines Exploration Corp., to Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima. “Malampaya continues to benefit the country by providing much needed government revenue, and clean energy to power the lives of millions of Filipinos,” said SPEX managing director Sebastian Quiniones.

The consortium intends to pursue the development of the Malampaya gasfield by drilling two more product wells and installing a second platform for additional compressors, Quiniones noted. The Malampaya gas field supplies 2,700 megawatts or 45 percent of Luzon’s power requirements. A joint venture of the national government and private sector partners under Service Contract No. 38, the project is spearheaded by the Department of Energy with lead partner SPEX as developer and operator on behalf of Chevron Malampaya LLC and PNOC Exploration Corporation. – (MNS)

Japan detects xenon in air after N. Korea nuclear test TOKYO, Feb 21, 2013 (AFP) – Japanese planes detected a trace amount of xenon-133 during monitoring flights over Japan the day after North Korea carried out its third nuclear test last week, the science ministry said Thursday. The radioactive material amounting to 1.9 millibecquerels per cubic metre of air was detected from samples collected at an altitude of 300 meters (990 feet) off the coast of Aichi prefecture in central Japan, Jiji Press reported. It was the first time Japan had detected xenon-133 since it strengthened radiation monitoring in response to the test on February 12, the news agency said. Xenon-133 is released into the air not just by an atomic explosion but also from nuclear power plants and medical institutions. Ministry officials quoted by Jiji said they did not know whether the xenon was connected to the North’s underground test. South Korean warships and air force planes equipped with highly sensitive detection devices were deployed after the blast to try and collect any traces of radioactive fallout. But Seoul experts said on February 14 they had been unable to detect any. Experts are eager to discover whether the North used highly enriched uranium for its latest test rather than plutonium as in 2006 and 2009. An enriched uranium program would give the North a new and easier way to produce bomb-making material.

Aquino attends launching of Mactan Newtown in Cebu LAPU-LAPU CITY, Feb 20 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III attended Wednesday the grand launching of the Mactan Newtown of the Megaworld Corp. as he assured investors that his administration will continue to level the playing field for businesses. In his message during the launching ceremonies of the project, the President expressed his gratitude to Megaworld President Benigno S. Aquino III, assisted for trusting the government and putting by Megaworld Corp. chairman and chief one of its investments in Lapu-Lapu executive officer Andrew Tan, undrapes the Mactan Newtown Marker during the City. Mactan Newtown Grand Launch at the “Since assuming office, we have Mactan Newtown Rotonda in Barangay made a point to make it easier for com- Mactan, Lapu-lapu City, Cebu on Wednesday panies to set up shop here, or to expand, (February 20, 2013). (MNS photo) as you are doing today,” the President said. “We are making sure that we provide competitive incentives to those investing in our priority sectors; and we are making sure that the keys to success in our country are hard work and innovation, and not simply a willingness to connive with crooks,” he added. The Mactan Newtown is a valuable gauge for the government to know that it has been making progress, he said adding that this kind of project is helping to grow the economy in ways that can be felt by ordinary people. Once the project is completed, many of the businesses that will be established in Mactan Newtown will create tens of thousands of jobs for the local community both direct and indirect, the President said. One of the major beneficiaries of Megaworld’s project is Cebu’s tourism sector, according to the President. The project will provide the rooms for the government to reach its target for domestic and international tourists. The Department of Tourism has raised the 2016 domestic tourism target to 56.1 million travellers. By that time, the President said he expects that the country will need more than 37,000 additional rooms in its destination clusters, including Cebu. In June last year, the President signed Proclamation No. 407 declaring the Mactan Newtown as a mixed-use special economic zone for information technology, tourism and retirement under the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA). The township, consisted of luxury residential condominiums, office towers, and world-class mall, is inspired by the “live-work-play” lifestyle concept that Megaworld has pioneered in the Philippines. Megaworld Corp., one of the country’s real state giants, said it is investing P20 billion within the next five to seven years for its more than 20-hectare township development in Lapu-Lapu City.

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Obama courts key Republicans on immigration reform WASHINGTON, Feb 19, 2013 (AFP) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday called key Senate Republicans, with whom he is at odds on other many top issues, to discuss the prospects for bipartisan immigration reform. Obama placed the calls following complaints he had not done enough to reach across the political aisle on the key issue, and after the leak of partial White House immigration plans angered Republican players in the debate. The White House said that Obama had spoken to Republican Senators Lindsey Graham, John McCain and Marco Rubio, to discuss a “shared commitment to bipartisan, commonsense immigration reform.” “The President reiterated that he remains supportive of the effort underway in Congress, and that he hopes that they can produce a bill as soon as possible that reflects shared core principles on reform.” “He thanked the senators for their leadership, and made clear that he and his staff look forward to continuing to work together with their teams to achieve needed reform.” Obama’s aides said he also wanted to speak to Republican Senator Jeff Flake, of Arizona, but was unable to reach him because he was traveling.

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Cuban-American Rubio, a rising star of the Republican Party, is emerging as a key player in the immigration debate, and he warned that leaked versions of White House plans obtained by USA Today would be “dead on arrival.” Eight senators – four of Obama’s Democratic allies and four Republicans – unveiled a joint plan last month aiming to provide a route to legal status for illegal immigrants living on U.S. soil. Under the White House fallback plan, illegal immigrants would have to wait eight years until applying for legal permanent residency, and, in practice, at least 13 years before they could apply for U.S. citizenship. Advocates of immigration reform say that time period is too long- while conservative opponents still rail against “amnesty” for illegal immigrants, reflecting the toxicity of much of the immigration reform debate. Obama had been sharply at odds with Graham and McCain for their role in delaying the confirmation of his pick for defense secretary Chuck Hagel. His call to Rubio, who is traveling in the Middle East, came after the Florida senator’s office had said that no one in his office had met White House officials to discuss immigration. The White House had maintained that its staffers had met congressional officials working on immigration reform. Obama’s move may be seen as an effort to prevent partisan wrangling from derailing hopes of immigration reform, as it did under the presidency of his predecessor George W. Bush. Immigration reform may be Obama’s best chance for a genuine legacy-boosting success in his second term. Senior Republicans, meanwhile, are wary of entering another election hampered by the mistrust of Hispanic voters, a growing slice of the electorate for whom immigration reform is a key issue. A key sticking point in the debate is the Republican demand that the process of offering legal status to illegals should only start once the U.S. southern border with Mexico has been certified as secure. Obama has so far declined to make that linkage. Meanwhile, the White House defended its behind-the-scenes work on immigration reform Sunday after a plan leaked to the U.S. media was panned by a key Republican as “half-baked and seriously flawed.” USA Today said the plan being drafted by administration and which is already circulating among various government agencies would allow illegal immigrants to become legal permanent US residents within eight years. Republicans immediately attacked the plan and sharply criticized the White House for developing it without consulting them. Senator Marco Rubio, who is leading Republican efforts on immigration legislation after his party’s poor performance with Latino voters in November elections, said the president’s plan would be “dead on arrival” in Congress. “This legislation is half-baked and seriously flawed,” he said, adding, “It would actually make our immigration problems worse.”

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Chiz, Loren, Grace snub UNA sortie for 3rd time PAMPANGA, Feb 20 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For the third consecutive time this campaign season, United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) guest candidates Francis Escudero, Loren Legarda and Grace Poe, snubbed the coalitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign sortie despite invitation from party stalwarts. UNA Deputy Secretary General and senatorial candidate Nancy Binay said invitations were sent to the 3 common bets to join their sorties today in Pampanga. Invitations were all sent for the UNA sorties in Zambales on Thursday and Bataan on Friday. Some UNA candidates, however, are already showing disinterest in having the 3 in their roster. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mas madali siguro kung siyam na lang kami. Yung tatlo, free for all na lang yun siguro,â&#x20AC;? Binay said. Another UNA candidate, San Juan Rep. JV Ejercito, said they will leave it up to the leadership of UNA on what to do with Escudero, Legarda and Poe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;May sarili kaming problema para problemahin ko pa yung ibang kandidato. Unahin ko na yung problema ko,â&#x20AC;? he said. Binay said UNA founders former President Joseph Estrada, Vice-President Jejomar Binay and Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile have yet to decide on whether to drop the guest candidates for their continued non-participation in the partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign sorties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congressman Toby will make the announcement on that,â&#x20AC;? she said. The names of Escudero, Legarda and Poe have been excluded from the stage banner and their names were not mentioned or endorsed during the rally. Instability in LP-NPC coalition

Meanwhile, Binay said there is instability in the administration coalition after reports that the Nationalists Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coalition is bolting the Liberal Party-led coalition. Binay said she believes they are a stronger coalition than that of the administration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sa UNA kasi, we formalized our coalition. We are recognized by Comelec, compared sa kabila na walang formal coalition, kaya siguro di sila ganun katatag,â&#x20AC;? she said. Senatorial candidate Ernesto Maceda said the NPC is a big loss to the Liberal Party slate considering the strength it has at the local level, with 35 incumbent congressmen and 20 incumbent governors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are having problems in the local level. Kinakalaban kasi ng Liberal mga kandidato nila,â&#x20AC;? he said. Who will get Kapampangan vote? UNA spent the whole day campaigning around Pampanga, a vote-rich province considered to be the bailiwick of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Ejercito believes it is Team PNoy and not UNA that will suffer a greater backlash in this province come election day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tingin ko Liberal. Sila naman yung ginagawang punching bag si GMA hindi kami,â&#x20AC;? he said. Binay admitted that, like Cebu, his father, VP Binay lost in Pampanga during the last election,. However, she still believes UNA has an edge over LP among the Kapampangans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sa init ng pagtanggap sa amin dito, malaki ang pag asa na marami sa UNA ang mananalo dito,â&#x20AC;? she said. (MNS)

Aquino to Cebuanos: Support admin candidates for continuous reforms TALISAY CITY, Feb 20 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President Benigno S. Aquino III asked Cebuanos Tuesday night to support the coalition candidates this coming May elections so that the reforms he initiated in government could continue. In his speech during his visit here, the President said the country has been reaping the fruits of the ongoing bureaucratic reforms and the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anti-graft fight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Binigyan ninyo ako ng mandato para mamuno, para dalhin tayo sa tuwid na daan. Sa darating pong halalan, may pagkakataon tayong pabilisin pa ang pagkamit sa minimithi nating tunay na kasaganaan,â&#x20AC;? the President told the Cebuanos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mapapadali po ang trabaho nating itulak sa pag-asenso ang sambayanan kung pipiliin natin ang mga pinunong umaasam ng pagbabago at tatalikuran ang mali at lumang katiwalian. Pagkatiwalaan po sana natin ang mga pinunong magtutuloy ng ating reporma at hindi tayo ibabalik sa dating sistema,â&#x20AC;? he added. With the support of the people, the President said his administration has succeeded in setting the momentum for a clean, trustworthy and transparent government. He said major reforms have been carried out in education, public works, healthcare, electrification and many others. For instance, under the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sitio Electrification Program, it was able to energized 6,898 sitios in the country from 2011 to November 2012, the Chief Executive said adding that in Cebu alone, the government provided power to more

than 507 sitios recently. In the education sector, the Department of Education targets to completely fill this year the 66,800 classroom backlogs to give young students quality education. Also under the Aquino administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;straight pathâ&#x20AC;?, corruption has been effectively curtailed in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), enabling the department to save around P12 billion since the administration took office in 2010. The President noted that the government will continue to intensify its social services to the people especially for the poor. In December 2012, the President also said that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program has registered more than three million beneficiaries. And this year, the government targets to add 700,000 to have 3.8 million households under the government coverage, he added. In closing, the President underscored the need for Cebuanos to support the coalition candidates, from senatorial line ups to local candidates to ensure that reforms will continue. The President pointed out that the May polls must set the tone for the country to have good leaders when he steps down from power in 2016. Joining the President during his Cebu visit on Tuesday were Transportation and Communication Joseph Emilio Abaya, Sen. Franklin Drilon, coalition senatorial candidates and their representatives. Local leaders and Cebu local candidates were also present. (MNS)

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this as quickly as possible”. The Islamic Sultanate of Sulu once controlled parts of Borneo, including the site of the stand-off, as well as southern Philippine islands. The sultanate leased northern Borneo to Europeans in the 1870s. While the sultanate’s authority gradually faded as Western colonial powers exerted their influence over the region, it continued to receive lease payments for Sabah. Heirs to the sultanate still receive nominal yearly compensation from Malaysia under a long-standing agreement. One of the demands from the gunmen is more compensation. Estimates of the number of the armed men has varied. Last week, Malaysian Home Minister Hishammuddin Hussein put the number at between 80 to 100 gunmen. But the sultan’s spokesman, Abraham Idjirani, said in Manila there were about 400 members of the group, including 20 with arms. Idjirani said the sultan, Jamalul Kiram, who lives in a Manila suburb, gave the men the authority to reside in Sabah and they were determined to resist efforts to expel them. The sultan’s men in Sabah were instructed not to fire first, Idjirani added. “But if the Malaysian military will attack us, we will be left with no choice but to defend ourselves,” he quoted Kiram as saying.

the tech sector has been struggling to get more visas and green cards for immigrants with engineering, math or science skills. While Silicon Valley has been largely backing reform-minded Democratic candidates including President Barack Obama, Republicans have begun paying attention to broader immigration reform, an issue dear to US Latinos. “The election happened and the Republicans took a shellacking from Hispanics,” said Robert Atkinson, president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation think-tank in Washington. “It was a wake-up call,” he continued. “A comprehensive approach to immigration reform became viable.” The new political landscape hobbled efforts to push through stand-alone legislation focused just on high-skilled workers. “High-skill immigration is definitely being held hostage to broader reform,” Atkinson said. Stanford University fellow and Singularity University vice president Vivek Wadhwa champions STEM immigration. “Who is behind the US tech boom right now? Immigrants,” Wadhwa said. “Just as the US is reinventing itself with a whole range of technologies we are cutting off the circulation in Silicon Valley.” A Republican-backed House bill to expand visas for foreigners graduating from US universities with advanced degrees in science and technology was killed in the Senate by Democrats in the name of broader immigration reform. “We need visas and a new-and-improved immigration arrangement for Silicon Valley and the high-tech sector, but the only way we will win reform is to fight for top-to-bottom overhaul of our immigration system,” Democratic congressman Luis Gutierrez said in an editorial on technology news website TechCrunch. Gutierrez is chairman of the Immigration Task Force of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and was responding to comments by Wadhwa, who testified in Washington this month. Wadhwa claims the two issues are separate. “Providing citizenship to people who jumped over the border is contentious; it’s toxic,” Wadhwa maintained. “In the meantime you are holding hostage the legal, skilled immigrants – scientists, engineers, doctors – who the whole world wants.” Reforming the immigration process for the tech industries would mean ramping up the number of H-1B visas, for immigrants with special skills. Wadhwa said the reform should also change the system which ties those with H-1B visas to specific companies, to allow them to seek better compensation or new jobs, or start their own firms.“We are basically choking off immigrant entrepreneurship,” Wadhwa said. Microsoft has cited a lack of visas for engineers as the reason it opened a development studio in the Canadian city of Vancouver. Atkinson said this moves production offshore, and “that is not good for this country.” A stand-alone reform bill by Republican Senator Orrin Hatch would raise the annual cap on H-1B visas to 115,000 from 65,000 and pump the money into STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education in the United States. “There is no down side to supporting a good high-skill immigration bill,” Atkinson said. Now, analysts say Republicans and Democrats appear to be looking at a comprehensive measure that deals with high-skilled workers and the millions of undocumented aliens. “Because our immigration system needs fixing top to bottom, fixing it all at once is the right way to approach things,” Gutierrez said. The strategy could succeed with the help of Silicon Valley companies that believe the only way to get the immigration changes dear to them is to back an overhaul of the system.

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has refused to move from the village they have occupied for nearly a week, despite pleas from both the Malaysian and Philippine governments to return to the Sulu archipelago on the Philippine side of the sea border. Malaysian police armed with machine guns have surrounded the village in a palmoil plantation area. Malaysian officials said over the weekend that the group’s demands would not be met and that the men would be deported soon, without specifying how. P69,700 for the whole of Sabah? In the same interview, Abraham Idjirani, spokesperson of the sultanate, said the Malaysian government is merely posturing when it demanded that Kiram and his men leave Sabah. He presented documents to show the sultanate’s claim to the land including a check for P69,700 paid by the Embassy of Malaysia in the Philippines to Atty. Ulka Ulama, who represents 4 of the heirs of the sultanate. “This is a check paid for by the Embassy of Malaysia in the Philippines. Ang bayad ho ay equivalent to 69,700 pesos, for an area covering [nearly] 30,000 square miles,” he said. The Sabah territory was once controlled by the Sultanate of Sulu, given as a gift by the Sultanate of Brunei for Sulu’s role in quelling a rebellion. In 1878, the Sulu sultanate leased Sabah to the British North Borneo Company, which then transferred the territory to Malaysia in 1963. The Philippine government in 1962, then under President Diosdado Macapagal, was given the legal authority by the sultanate to handle negotiations on the claims. From then on Kuala Lumpur pays an annual rent of 5,300 ringgit ($1,600) to the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu. Idjirani, however, said the right given to the Philippine government to negotiate on its behalf was revoked in 1989 by Sultan Jamalul Kiram III. He also noted that Malaysia does not want too much attention on the issue because “what was transferred to Malaysia was not a sovereign title.” “These are lease rights obtained by the British North Borneo Company and then transferred by British crown in 1963 to the federal government of Malaysia,” he said. He also presented a document showing the payment of P73,040.77 to Kiram on April 16, 2003 as “cession money to the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu for the year 2002.”

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was a legal resident in the United States for more than 20 years but took part in an insurance fraud amounting to $26,000. She pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four years probation, but was unaware that the plea rendered her eligible for deportation. When she applied for citizenship in 2009 she was told she would instead be deported over the conviction years earlier. She hastened to file an appeal, invoking the Sixth Amendment and saying her lawyer had failed to inform her of the consequences of her guilty plea. The appeal was still under consideration when the Supreme Court ruled on Padilla v. Kentucky. “All we say here is that Padilla’s holding that the failure to advise about a noncriminal consequence could violate the Sixth Amendment would not have been – in fact was not – apparent to all reasonable jurists prior to our decision,” the court said Wednesday in a 7-2 decision. “Those rulings do not apply to her case, and they do not show that all reasonable judges thought that lawyers had to advise their clients about deportation risks.”

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Three killed in Las Vegas ‘rolling shootout’ LOS ANGELES, Feb 21, 2013 (AFP) – At least three people were killed and three others injured in a “rolling shootout” and multiple car crash on the renowned Las Vegas strip early Thursday, city police said. Two speeding cars, including a Maserati, were involved in a shootout in the neon-lit casino and hotel zone around Las Vegas Boulevard near Flamingo Road, Metro Las Vegas Police Sergeant John Sheahan told local broadcast news. “Before 4:30am this morning there was apparently a rolling gun-battle on the strip,” Sheahan told the local ABC and CBS TV news affiliates.

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Chiz seeks recognition for Pinay nurse heroine Senator Chiz Escudero said he will file a resolution in the Senate to commend Menchu Sanchez, an immigrant Filipino nurse in the United States who President Barack Obama honored during his State of the Union address last Feb. 13 for her heroism at the height of Hurricane Sandy which hit the US last year. Escudero said Sanchez should be accorded national recognition since she exemplifies the best qualities of Filipinos who are recognized throughout the world for their commitment to hard work and compassion. “All Filipinos should take pride in Sanchez who did not think twice in risking her life for the safety of infants under her care at the height of one of the most destructive typhoon that hit the US. Her dedication to work serves as an example and inspiration to all Filipinos, whether here in the country or abroad,” he said. In his State of the Union Address, Obama cited Sanchez, a nurse at New York University’s Langone Medical Center for assuring the safety of hospital infants in the care of the hospital during Hurricane Sandy. “We should follow the example of a New York City nurse named Menchu Sanchez. When Hurricane Sandy plunged her hospital into darkness, she wasn’t thinking about how her own home was faring,” Obama said in his annual address to Congress. Sanchez was born and raised in the Philippines and immigrated to the U.S. in the 1980s and has worked as a nurse in New York for more than 25 years. Sanchez was among the honored guest during Obama’s speech and was sitted in the viewing box with First Lady Michelle Obama. Sanchez recounted that she had to travel back and forth four times to the hospital to move babies on the night power was shut down as a result of Hurricane Sandy. She had to traverse eight flights of stairs carrying the infants with only the light of their mobile phones to use in guiding their way. Escudero said that while overseas Filipino workers are considered the country’s modern day heroes, Sanchez is rightly the country “heroine of heroes.

For sake of Pinoys in Sabah, VP Binay calls for sobriety amid standoff MANILA, Feb 21 (Mabuhay) – Expressing concern for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Sabah amid a standoff between Malaysian authorities and a group of armed Filipinos there, Vice President Jejomar Binay on Thursday called for sobriety on the situation. In a post on his Facebook account, Binay appealed to the public not to second-guess President Benigno Aquino III’s moves to address the situation. “The President should be allowed to make decisions without pressure from personalities or groups. He will decide based on what is best for the national interest and the safety of Filipinos in Sabah,” he said. He noted that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is exhausting diplomatic options to arrive at a peaceful resolution of the Sabah controversy. Binay, who is also the presidential adviser on OFW concerns, described the Sabah situation as “delicate,” and requiring sobriety. He said this is “a very delicate issue that needs to be handled with sobriety.” “We are very much concerned about the safety of Filipinos in Sabah, primarily our OFWs there,” he said. (MNS)oa

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Jamby: I’m sorry for iPad contest MANILA, Feb 20 (Mabuhay) – Senatorial candidate Jamby Madrigal on Wednesday owned up to sponsoring an iPad raffle contest in her Facebook and Twitter pages and apologized to the Commission on Elections for any possible election offense. “My Facebook, which is linked to my tweeter (sic) page is run by young volunteers and avid fans of my anti corruption advocacy. In their zeal to promote clean governance they saw nothing wrong with promoting the advocacy for anti corruption,” she said in a statement. “I extend my apologies to the Comelec for what my youth volunteers may have done which the Comelec may perceive to be a violation of election rules,” she added. Madrigal, an official candidate of the Team PNoy slate, said she immediately asked her volunteers to “remove the site” after Comelec cited the alleged violation of a senatorial candidate for sponsoring an iPad giveaway. She said she gave strict instructions to the volunteers to be very vigilant in observing election rules and laws. “I would like to assure everyone that this incident will not happen again,” she said. Madrigal said she believes in a democratic and transparent way in administering social media, adding that this is the best way to interact with her fans and the public. “As such my FB is open to all my volunteers and fans who join me in promoting

LP denies pact with NPC on the rocks MANILA, Feb 20 (Mabuhay) – Spokesmen of the administration Liberal Party denied Thursday that there are changes in the partnership between the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) and the LP. The statement came on the heels of reports that the NPC has cut its ties with the Liberal Party due to opposing views. Earlier reports said the NPC has decided to withdraw its support for Team PNoy candidate Jamby Madrigal, Bam Aquino and Ramon Magsaysasay Jr. Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo said they have been assured as early as yesterday by NPC spokesman Rex Gatchalian that the ties between the two parties remain and that the trust and confidence between the two parties are still there. In a separate announcement, Gatchalian said the NPC has no plans of walking out on the commitment between the two parties. Meanwhile, Quimbo and Erin Tañada also adressed the issue of the Comelec possibly disqualifying a Team PNoy candidate. Although the Comelec earlier refused to divulge any names on that matter, former senator Jamby Madrigal was mentioned as having sponsored an online contest to give away an iPad. Quimbo and Tañada said guidelines on social media are still unclear since for them, it’s an unexplored terrain in the campaign process. Quimbo commended Comelec for being on their toes for monitoring traditional and the new media but stressed that there should be some leeway considering that social media is a very new thing. Madrigal’s lawyer, Ernesto Francisco, said the senatorial candidate is sorry for the incident but maintains that she had no knowledge of the contest. He said Madrigal did not finance the iPads. He said it was Madrigal’s volunteers that posted the raffle in her official Facebook and Twitter accounts. He said Madrigal immediately asked the volunteers to take down the posts regarding the iPads after being informed about the issue. (MNS)

the values of ‘tuwid na daan’ in fighting corruption and pushing for good governance,” she said. Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes earlier urged Madrigal to stop the iPad raffle since it could be seen as violating Section 97 of the Omnibus Election Code. A section of Section 97 reads: “It shall be unlawful for any person to hold dances, lotteries, cockfights, games, boxing bouts, bingo, beauty contests, entertainments, or cinematographic, theatrical or other performances for the purpose of raising funds for an election campaign or for the support of any candidate from the commencement of the election period up to and including election day.” Madrigal’s lawyer, Ernesto Francisco, said the senatorial candidate is sorry for the incident but maintains that she had no knowledge of the contest. He said Madrigal did not finance the iPads. He said it was Madrigal’s volunteers that posted the raffle in her official Facebook and Twitter accounts. (MNS)

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MILF: We will not revive sultanates

MANILA, Feb 21 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Thursday that resolving the Sabah standoff through the use of force is not the effective way to deal with the problem. “Pag tinapatan mo ng armas siyempre ang kabilang panig iisa lang ang magiging puwedeng tugon sa mga hamon na yun. So hindi yun ang solusyon,” the President said in an interview in Iloilo on Thursday. “We have been dealing with this. We have been talking to parties concerned including the family of the Sultan to ensure na may peaceful resolution.” Resolving the standoff doesn’t rest entirely on the government’s hands, he said, adding that there has to be cooperation among all other entities to achieve a resolution on the current crisis and later on a long-term solution to the dispute. The President also acknowledged the good relationship between the Philippines and Malaysia, having helped the country in forging a peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). “They (the Malaysians) have been very, very friendly to us. And they have been very, very supportive to us. And we have to, as a brother nation in ASEAN, also have to respond.” The government has been studying the Sabah issue and has compiled available data, the President said. One of the information mentioned by the President includes the treaty or agreement that was signed in 1878, which contain so many amendments. It was also written in several languages – English, French and even Tausug, the chief executive said. He admitted that the existing documents aren’t easy to understand and has to be studied thoroughly. Asked by reporters if the long-term solution is to keep the Philippine claim dormant or it must be revived, the President retorted that it must be studied and analyzed by the government’s legal team. The government will also determine whether the Sultan of Sulu owns Sulu and whether he surrendered the sovereignty to the Americans when they colonized the Philippines. Documents and agreements written in British and German must also be reviewed, the President stressed. “I am not an expert. I have tasked the experts to study all of this and to find out precisely all of our standings. Where do we stand? And from where we stand where do we move forward?” he said. The standoff in Sabah has entered a second week with the Malaysians saying the situation is under their control. The armed Filipinos reportedly holed up in Sabah are currently surrounded by the Malaysian police, military and naval forces waiting either to escort them out of Sabah or assault them if they insisted on occupying the territory they claim as their homeland. (MNS)

MANILA, Feb 20 (Mabuhay) – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is not keen on reviving sultanates once the Bangsamoro political entity is established. MILF’s website Luwaran quoted MILF committee on information deputy chairman Khaled Musa as saying: “We want to preserve it, but we will not revive it.” Some 200 Filipinos, who claimed to be followers of Crown Prince Rajah Mudah Agbimuddin Kiram, entered Sabah last week. Their intentions were unclear at the beginning, until Sultan Jamalul Kiram III said a royal decree was issued ordering his men to go there and establish anew their claim on Sabah. He said they have been alienated by the peace deal between the MILF and the government. Khaled denied this, saying Kiram’s group has been contacted regarding the peace deal. “We have reached out to you as we did to other groups in Mindanao on the subject of resolving the conflict in Mindanao. We did this on several occasions particularly when the MILF peace panel had a sortie in

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Zamboanga City more than a year ago.” Khaled said the MILF will not stand in the way if the sultanates would want to revive their political systems. “The sultanate is part of Moro history and heritage and it is one of the basis of the present Moro’s assertion of its right to self-determination,” Musa said. On the continuing standoff in Sabah, he said he would rather remain silent. He said the MILF central committee has not made any guidelines on the matter yet. Luwaran noted that Commonwealth President Manuel L. Quezon abolished the sultanates and the datu system in 1935. He said then: “… The sultans have no more rights than the humblest Moro and that under my administration the humblest Moro will be given as much protection as any datu under the law, and that his rights will be recognized exactly as the rights of a datu will be, and that every datu will have to comply with his duties as citizen to same extent and in the same manner that the humblest Moro is obligated.” (MNS)

PHL papal bet wants people power for Church BY JASON GUTIERREZ

MANILA, Feb 21, 2013 (AFP) – Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle wants to bring the Catholic Church closer to people, a vision his fans say comes from a genuine passion for helping the poor and one that could make him Asia’s first pope. The 55-year-old cardinal from a working-class family close to the Philippine capital is being touted at home and abroad as a genuine chance to succeed Pope Benedict XVI during a historic Vatican vote next month. Tagle has a reputation across the devoutly Catholic Philippines as a humble man with a lifelong commitment to helping the poor, while senior Church figures regard him as a moderate progressive who balances conservative doctrines. Tagle, the archbishop of Manila who was appointed a cardinal in November, has refused to discuss his chances for the papacy since Benedict announced he would resign on February 28 due to poor health. But speaking at a public seminar in Manila last weekend, Tagle elaborated on his well-known views that Church leaders needed to do a better job at reaching out to the people within their communities, particularly the youth. “The young want to be connected,” Tagle said at the forum. “That is the basic of the faith -- (to be) connected to God, connected to others, to the Church. We need to go back to that fundamental.” Eloquent and with a soothing voice, Tagle has also made high-profile speeches in recent years calling for a humbler Church that is more open to the public’s concerns. Born in 1957 in the then-rural township of Imus, about two hours’ drive south of Manila, Tagle’s devout Catholic upbringing exposed him to religious work at an early age. One of his mentors, Father Romeo Ner, 72, recalled that they first met when Tagle was a young boy and even then he showed remarkable empathy, as well as discipline and intellect. “He was always number one in school. He was very interested in helping the poor even at a young age, and he was very close to the Church,” Ner told AFP. “I was amazed because he knew how to recite the rosary and all of its mysteries when he was just three.” Ner said that as a young priest, Tagle was involved in raising money for parishes that served poor areas, where the future cardinal developed a taste for braised chicken feet – a staple in the slums. “Giving the poor their true dignity is his passion.

He loves them,” said Ner, who as then vicar general of Tagle’s hometown was instrumental in making him one of the country’s youngest bishops at the age of 44 in 2001. “When he was appointed as cardinal last year, I asked him whether he realised he was now the highest churchman in the country,” Ner said. “He just said ‘yes’, but appeared not to be very engrossed with the idea. He is very humble that way, and he never craved for any attention.” Respected Vatican analyst Sandro Magister wrote recently that Tagle could become the first developing world pope, in the absence of notable Church leaders in Africa and Latin America, where the majority of the world’s Catholics live. Magister wrote in Italy’s L’Espresso magazine that a key point in Tagle’s favour was the Church’s increasing focus on Asia as the future bulwark of the faith. Tagle is well-positioned because the Philippines is Asia’s only majority-Catholic nation, a legacy of more than three centuries of Spanish rule. And while Tagle is identified with the progressive wing of the Vatican, Magister noted that even the conservative Benedict had appreciated the Filipino’s “balance of vision and doctrinal correctness”. At a time when many Church leaders are seen as aloof, Magister also emphasized Tagle’s reputation for connecting with the Philippines’ millions of poor people. “Especially striking is the style with which the bishop acts, living simply and mingling among the humblest people, with a great passion for mission and for charity,” Magister wrote. Bookmakers rank Tagle as among the favourites going into the cardinals’ secret conclave in Rome. One popular Irish site has him at 16-1 odds. Nevertheless, other analysts also point out the momentous nature of electing the first pope from Asia, Africa or Latin America, arguing that another European pope is a safer bet. In the Philippines, there has been nearly uniform support for Tagle since Benedict’s shock resignation announcement. “If he becomes a pope, it will be a loss to us, but a gain to the Vatican and the Catholic world,” said Ner, Tagle’s former mentor, reflecting sentiments expressed by politicians, Church leaders and media commentators.

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Escape to Pechanga Resort & Casino (Part 2: A World Class Dining Experience) Pechanga Resort & Casino, as its inherent title infers, is home to one of the world’s most reputable and dynamic entertainment experiences. Pechanga, generally speaking is known for its fully loaded Casino and of course it’s reputed Theater, which features a wide variety of acts ranging from classical rock to stand up comedy; if you want to see a certain performer of type of performance, Pechanga will most likely have had, or will have that performance in the future. It is safe to say that no all-encompassing entertainment experience is complete without an equivocally fantastic dining experience. Pechanga Resort & Casino undoubtedly offers one of California’s most multifaceted, high end dining experiences, featuring eight restaurants, each of which has its own unique style, ambience & flavor. At Pechanga Resort & Casino, you will be able to choose a dining experience to match not only your mood, personal preference and immediate desires, but also a dining experience which is pertinent to your activities at Pechanga. Let’s take a look at some of the diverse options. The Great Oak Steakhouse Firstly, Pechanga Resort & Casino would like to introduce The Great Oak Steakhouse. This establishment features a wide variety of fine dining and is also a reputable winner of the “prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Award for dining excellence.” Perhaps you are looking to go on a date, or are simply looking to enjoy a world-class fine dining experience, if this is the case, The Great Oak Steakhouse is an option you should strongly consider. The menu also features over nine hundred selections of fine wine to supplement and compliment your meal choice, a testament to the quality of this dining experience. The Great Oak Steakhouse opens daily at 5 p.m., ready to meet your fine dining expectations. Bamboo If it is Asian cuisine you are looking for, then you don’t need to look any further than Pechanga’s newest Asian dining experience, Bamboo. Perhaps you’re concerned that Bamboo will only have Chinese cuisine, as could be inferred by its name. If so, then you don’t need to worry; under the world class leadership of Asian Head Chef Joseph Ku, you can find an extensive menu, which also includes Korean, Thai, Vietnamese and many more styles of Asian cuisine. Essentially, Bamboo is an all-encompassing Asian dining experience, which includes not only an extensive menu with a buffet option, but also an opportunity to indulge in a variety of Asian dishes. Bamboo opens daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paisano’s Italian Ristorante Perhaps you are seeing a classical performance in the renowned Pechanga Theater then Pechanga’s Paisano’s Italian Ristorante may be the perfect compliment to that experience. Paisano’s Italian Ristorante offers wide variety of traditional Italian meals from all regions of the historic Italian landscape. This authentic Italian restaurant, as previously mentioned features a diverse menu of Italian styles; whether you are looking for Northern Italian cuisine, the likes of which you might find in Milan, or a more Mediterranean style, which can be found in Naples or Rome. Regardless, Paisano’s Italian Ristorante will meet and exceed your Italian dining expectations. Paisano’s Italian Ristorante opens at 5 PM between Friday and Tuesday.

Seafood Grotto Seafood is and has been a staple of coastal culture since the dawn of man. Pechanga has capitalized on this recurring motif with its Seafood Grotto. It features a full seafood menu with traditional fare and of course, house specials. Seafood Grotto, more poignantly is known for its exciting and interactive oyster and Sushi bar. So, if you find yourself desiring fresh, West Coast seafood with a flare of nightlife Roast pork, a familiar Fiesta course, is served here and excitement, then perhaps the at Bamboo, Pechanga Resort & Casino’s newest restaurant which features a pan-Asian menu Seafood Grotto is for you and yours. located right next to the world-class golf Seafood Grotto opens at 5 PM from course. Wednesday to Sunday. At Journey’s End, you will be provided Journey’s End Pechanga Resort & Casino is also home with both indoor and outdoor seating opto one of California’s finest golf courses tions, and of course, you will have access and for those of you who have thoroughly to traditional clubhouse classics like the cleared a full golf course, it is safe to infer famous club sandwich or maybe the Arthat a nice clubhouse style meal would be nold Palmer ice tea. If you are looking for the veritable icing on the cake after a long a relaxed conclusion to your journey, stop day of golf. Journey’s End is a clubhouse by at Journey’s End to enjoy a surprisingly See PECHANGA, page 22 style breakfast and lunch establishment

LUNSOD NG NORWALK PAUNAWA NG MGA OPISYAL NG HALALAN AT MGA LUGAR NG BOTOHAN ANG PAUNAWA SA PAMAMAGITAN NITO AY IBINIBIGAY na sa Pangkalahatang Halalang Munisipal ng Lunsod ng Norwalk na gaganapin sa Lunsod ng Norwalk sa Martes, Marso 5, 2013, magkakaroon ng siyam na presinto ng pagboto na binubuo ng mga pagsasama ng mga regular na presinto ng halalan sa Lunsod na itinatag para sa pagsasagawa ng mga halalan sa estado at county, na ang mga lugar ng botohan para sa kani-kanilang mga presinto ay ang mga lugar na itinalaga at ang mga wika na iba sa Ingles na pagkakalooban ng tulong, at ang mga taong tinukoy ay hinirang na mga opisyal ng halalan para sa kani-kanilang mga presinto ng pagboto. Presinto ng Pagboto: 1 Community Chapel World Outreach 12400 Studebaker Rd, Silid ng Tanghalian (Mga) Wika ng Presinto: Kastila

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Oriental Mindoro 2013 medical mission a resounding success Volunteers from the Oriental Mindoro Association of Southern California (OMASC) and the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) are back from a highly successful medical, surgical and dental mission for indigents in Oriental Mindoro from January 27 to January 31, 2013. The mission was conducted at the Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital, Barangay Sta. Isabel, Calapan City in collaboration with UPMASA’s UP Manila affiliate, Ugnayan ng Pahinungod (UNP) and the provincial government of Oriental Mindoro. The 5-day medical mission was one of the most ambitious undertakings OMASC has sponsored. Since its founding in 1993, OMASC has been sponsoring charitable and welfare projects benefiting the needy of Oriental Mindoro. The 2013 medical mission is the second large-scale project OMASC has completed since it was granted 501©3 status in 2010. The first, a mass distribution of backpacks full of school supplies to 1,800 elementary school students from seven municipalities, was completed in 2010 under the direction of then president Edmund “Jojo” Leviste. The current president, Dan Nable, who took office in 2011, worked tirelessly along with the many dedicated officers and members of OMASC to ensure the medical mission’s success. He worked closely with Dr. Roberto Velasco, a Kaiser Permanente retired orthopedic surgeon and UPMASA’s 2012 Community Service awardee and veteran medical mission volunteer, in assigning responsibilities and coordinating efforts of the various agencies involved. The team of 45 doctors, 25 nurses, 4 dentists, and 24 non-health care professionals who joined the medical mission worked together to complete 101 major and 157 minor surgeries, more than 2,000 medical consultations, and more than 340 dental extractions.

Dr. Alfredo Villao, OMASC member and retired surgeon, was among those who performed surgeries and treated patients. The success of the mission was due in part to the efficient pre-screening done by local health care officials and the cooperation extended by civic organizations and the local government units. The selfless dedication of all the volunteers and the support and encouragement extended by the OMASC officers and members who were unable to make the journey to join the mission also played a major part in ensuring the mission’s success. It was a gratifying experience for everyone involved and an inspiring activity for the altruistic organization. As with any mission, there is cost involved and OMASC is counting on the generosity of its supporters to continue the good work it does. Please visit their facebook page or website at www.omasc.org for more details or send a message for information on how to donate. (Mila Maramot)

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The Filipino American Press Club of Los Angeles (FAPCLA) est. 1978, Inc. launches essay writing contest LOS ANGELES – FAPCLA, est. 1978, Inc. invites Fil-Am high school juniors in the greater Los Angeles area to join an impromptu essay writing contest on March 17, with a top prize of $750 along with $500 for second place and $350 for third. Honorable mentions will receive $100 each. All high school juniors of Filipino American heritage are invited to apply for the contest in which the theme will be revealed at a yet to be designated venue on St. Patrick’s Day, said Evelyn Portugal, project chair for the event sponsored by the Filipino American Press Club of Los Angeles, est. 1978, Inc. First place will go to the student who writes best on the surprise subject matter, which will carry a weighting of 65 percent of the competitor’s total score. English-language usage is worth another 20 percent; and the final percentage goes to adherence to the rules, which will be given upon acceptance of the applications. The essay can be hand written or typed on a laptop without internet or spell check access. A 1,000-word or less essay should be completed in two hours. An awards ceremony will take place at the Rizal Hall of the Philippine Consulate General in the mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles on April 26. The Estacion Educational Foundation, a Philippine-based organization, is a major benefactor of FAPCLA’s project. “The foundation believes that a college degree provides an individual the strong impetus to achieve financial, professional and personal success,” Estacion was quoted as saying on an educational Website. “If you have something that you’ve accumulated from going to school, nobody can ever take that away from you, that’s yours,” Estacion also stated. “The more knowledge you have, the better.” The submission deadline is March 7. Interested competitors should call project chair Evelyn Portugal at (310) 729-8880; e-mail fapclaessay@yahoo.com; or mail application to Lydia V. Solis at 1759 Aspen Village, West Covina, CA 91791.

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L.A. premiere at the Pantages Theatre two weeks only, March 12 – 24, 2013 Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the true story that inspired it, the high-flying Broadway musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN will play the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a limited 2 week engagement March 12 – 24, 2013. Tickets for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN may be purchased online at www.HollywoodPantages.com or www.Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-982-2787. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Pantages Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. The Pantages Theatre is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, just east of Vine Street, and the box office opens daily at 10am except for holidays. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN captures the astonishing true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer, and a jet pilot – all before the age of 21. With straight-arrow FBI agent Carl Hanratty on Frank’s trail, we’re off on a jetsetting, cat-and-mouse chase, as a jazzy, swinging-sixties score keeps this adventure in constant motion. In the end, Agent Hanratty learns he and Frank aren’t so very different after all, and Frank finds out what happens when love catches up to a man on the run. This Pantages Theatre engagement follows the recent Broadway run, where the show received considerable acclaim. The New York Times exclaims, “Hot diggity! This portrait of the con artist as a young man comes to ecstatic life.” WOR Radio calls it “absolutely marvelous” and proclaims CATCH ME IF YOU CAN “a real Broadway musical with showstoppers to enthrall just about everyone.” And Vanity Fair says “CATCH ME will move you to live life to the fullest and dance past anything standing in your way,” and urges “Get your seats now!” CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is based on Frank Abagnale’s New York Times bestselling autobiography, published by Broadway Paperbacks, and the hit 2002 film of the same name directed by Steven Spielberg with screenplay by Jeff Nathanson and book by Frank Abagnale, Jr. Nominated for four Tony® Awards and six Drama Desk Awards, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN features a Tony Award-winning creative team, with a book by Terrence McNally(The Full Monty, Ragtime), an irresistible score by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman (Hairspray), choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Legally Blonde) and direction byJack O’Brien (Hairspray, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels). The charming, high-flying con artist Frank Abagnale, Jr. is played by Stephen Anthony and Carl Hanratty, the FBI agent who is always on Frank’s tracks, is played byMerritt David Janes. The rest of the cast includes Aubrey Mae Davis as Brenda Strong, Dominic Fortuna as Frank Abagnale, Sr., Caitlin Maloney as Paula Abagnale,Amy Burgmaier as Carol Strong, D. Scott Withers as Roger Strong, Travis Mitchellas as Agent Branton, Ben Laxton as Agent Dollar, Derrick Parks as Agent Cod,Esther M. Antoine, Amanda

Braun, Ashley Chasteen,Taylor Collins, Vanessa Dunleavy, Michael Graceffa, Colleen Hayes, Mary Claire King, Trevor Leaderbrand, Casey Renee Rogers, Daniel J. Self, Allyson Tolbert, Nadia Vynnytsky and Bradley Allan Zarr. Scenic design for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is by David Rockwell (Hairspray), costume design is by five-time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long (The Producers), lighting design is by Tony Award winner Kenneth Posner (Wicked) and sound design is by Peter McBoyle. The performance schedule for CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is Tuesday through Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm, and Sunday at 1pm & 6:30pm. Opening Night is Tuesday March 12th at 8pm. CATCH ME IF YOU CAN has a running time of 2 hours and 30 minutes including intermission and is recommended for ages 10 and up. (Please note that in consideration of audiences, no one under 5 will be admitted to the theatre.)

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Kidlat super villains, revealed Things just got tougher for everyone’s favorite Pinoy superhero as Kidlat (Derek Ramsay) faces the slew of super villains Vincent (Baron Geisler) gathered. He first finds orphaned twins Francine and Francis played by Artista Academy graduates Shaira Mae and Mark Neumann. The seemingly ordinary teens possess the power to produce ice and fire, transforming into the deadly duo Frosta and Fuego. With their combined powers, they have the ability to unleash a tornado-like force that is bound to cause major destruction. Meanwhile, Paolo Ballesteros takes on the role of Walter, a poor yet hardworking cook who is often bullied for being a weakling. His life changes when he finds a magical stone that turns him into Warla, a beautiful villain with feminine features who possesses superhuman strength and impressive combat skills. Commercial and fashion model Valerie Weigmann makes her acting debut as the mysterious Natasha Thorpe, a young fashion entrepreneur with a hidden agenda. Her telekinetic powers, knowledge of witchcraft and a thirst for vengeance makes her a potent villain for our hero. As Enigma, she can seduce and alter her victim’s perception. Can Kidlat resist her or will he fall prey to her seductive wiles? Aside from these villains, Kidlat will still also have to fight Vincent’s lackey, Graba Man (Wendell Ramos). Fans of the show should also stay tune as Vincent develops a new weapon that promises to destroy Kidlat. How will our electrifying hero fare against these villains? Keep watching Kidlat at these times: 7:45pm KSA, 5:45pm UK, 2:45am We carry PHILIPPINE AIRLINES, KOREAN, ASIANA, CATHAY, EVA, CHINA, ALL NIPPON, DELTA, UNITED, AMERICAN, JAPAN, HAWAIIAN AIR, AIR CHINA, CHINA SOUTHERN.

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K-1 visa: Fiance(e) visa to marry U.S. citizen In previous editions of this article, the process BARRISTER'S of obtaining permanent residence through marriage CORNER was explored. Discussion of that procedure began with the supposition that the couple was married, and continued with the various steps to ultimately gain permanent residence. In many cases, however, a problem exists in even getting to the point at which a couple is married. Often, a foreign national is in his/her home country and, for one reason or another, the U.S. citizen cannot travel to that country to marry him/her. A solution in such a scenario can be found with the K-1 Fiance(e) Visa. BY KENNETH REYES A K-1 visa allows a foreign national to come to & DARRICK TAN the United States to marry a United States citizen. The K-1 visa is valid for ninety (90) days after entry to the United States, during which time the marriage must take place. Once the foreign national is issued a K-1 visa, any of his/her unmarried children under the age of 21 may be issued K-1 visas. Upon arrival in the United States, the foreign national may immediately apply for permission to work. A two-step process is involved to obtain a K-1 visa. First, the United States citizen (the petitioner) must file Petition for Alien Fiance(e) along with supporting documents with the USCIS. Through the filed petition and documents, the petitioner must demonstrate three things. To begin, it must be shown that the foreign national has a bona fide intent to marry within ninety (90) days after arrival. This is often accomplished by producing evidence that a marriage is going to take place – i.e. wedding announcements, catering contracts, etc. In addition, it must be shown that both parties are unmarried and of legal age. Birth certificates, and if one has been previously married, evidence that the prior marriage has been legally terminated are usually satisfactory to accomplish this. Finally, evidence must be provided to show that the parties have physically met each other within the past two (2) years. The petitioner may submit photos of the couple, plane tickets, hotel receipts, etc. as proof that the couple has met. Exceptions to this third requirement apply in certain circumstances that cannot be explored here due to space limitations of this article. The USCIS may also schedule an interview of the petitioner wherein inquiry will be made on the foregoing issues. Once approved, notice is sent to the petitioner and the file is forwarded to the appropriate consulate abroad. Second, after the petition is approved, the foreign national can apply for a K-1 visa in his/ her home country. An interview is scheduled where the foreign national must provide certain documents for issuance of the visa. An affidavit of support from the petitioner, proving that the foreign national will not be relying on public assistance upon arrival, in addition to originals of documents mentioned hereinabove, must be presented. Other documents may also be requested by a particular consulate. If all requirements are met, visa issuance will follow. After arrival in the United States and marriage, the foreign national may thereafter begin the process to obtain permanent residence. 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 was President of the Philippine American Bar AsSee REYES, page 34

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Gossip scandal erupts in Vatican ahead of pope’s exit VATICAN CITY, Feb 22, 2013 (AFP) – With just days to go before Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, the Vatican is battling rumours that his decision was triggered by an explosive report on intrigue in its hallowed corridors of power. The secret report compiled by a committee of three cardinals for the pope’s eyes only was the result of a broad inquiry into leaks of secret Vatican papers last year – a scandal known as “Vatileaks”. The cardinals questioned dozens of Vatican officials and presented the pope with their final report in December 2012, just before Benedict pardoned his former butler Paolo Gabriele who had been jailed for leaking the papal memos. The Panorama news weekly and the Repubblica daily said on Thursday that the cardinals’ report contained allegations of corruption and of blackmail attempts against gay Vatican clergymen, as well as favouritism based on gay relationships. The Vatican has declined to comment on these two reports, with spokesman Federico Lombardi saying they were “conjectures, fictions and opinions.” In an interview with El Pais, one of the investigating cardinals, Julian Herranz, said the scandal was “a bubble” that had been “inflated”. “There will be black sheep, I am not saying there are not, like in all families,” he said, adding that the investigators had “spoken to people, seen what works and what does not, lights and shadows”. Speaking to Italy’s Radio 24, Herranz said the idea that “Vatileaks” might have influenced the pope’s decision was one “hypothesis” among many others. “These are decisions that are taken personally in the deep of one’s conscience and they must be profoundly respected,” the 82-year-old said. At his final public mass last week, Benedict himself 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, without elaborating. The run-up to conclaves to elect a new pope is often accompanied by rumors and gossip in Italian media, as rival factions battle for influence. There was a twist on Friday when Pope Benedict XVI replaced Monsignor Ettore Balestrero, a powerful behind-the-scenes figure in the Secretariat of State with a highly influential role in Vatican diplomacy and the Vatican bank’s foreign relations.

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“We appreciate the fact that Hyundai has made a significant contribution to improving the market choice for the American Buyer,” said Jack Gilles, author, The Car Book. “During these most challenging times for the auto industry, the fact that Hyundai vehicles have the quality and features most important to today’s car buyer is a Henry Juan, Win Hyundai Sales Consultant testament to Hyundai’s desire to meet customer needs.” Now in its 33rd consecutive year, The Car Book has been the consumer’s best guide to smart and sensible car buying. The publication’s “BEST BETS” distinctions are awarded to new vehicles each year which cater to the needs of American consumers, and in turn, make a significant contribution to the American automotive market. Vehicles are rated in nine key Car Bookcategories: crash tests, safety features, rollover, preventative maintenance, repair costs, warranty, fuel economy, customer complaints, and insurance costs. “Receiving “BEST BETS” distinctions for both these vehicles demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to quality across our entire lineup,” said Scott Margason, director, Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Customer feedback is an invaluable part of Hyundai product development. We strive every day to cater to the changing needs of our customers, and the “BEST BETS”distinctions showcase our ability to process feedback into the quality products that Hyundai owners demand.” The Sonata is quickly becoming one of the most decorated vehicles in Hyundai’s lineup. With its impressive fuel economy, class-leading technologies such as Blue Link and 7-inch Infotainment System, and its seductive, Fluidic Sculpture design, the 2013 Sonata maintains its competitive edge amongst premium rivals in the mid-size sedan segment. The all-new 2013 Santa Fe delivers Hyundai’s recipe of bold design and high-output powertrains. With a host of features to please drivers and passengers, functionality, versatility and comfort are key areas in which the Santa Fe exceeds customer expectations. Santa Fe and Sonata 2.0T were most recently the stars in four of Hyundai’s five Super Bowl ads. To re-watch the spots, visit Hyundai’s YouTube page at www.youtube. com/hyundai. If you want to own “BEST BETS” 2013 Hyundai Sonata or the 2013 Santa Fe, all you to do is call Henry Juan of Win Hyundai and he will guide you and show you these two Hyundai vehicles are the best vehicles now available in the market. Better yet, why don’t you visit Win Hyundai located at 2201 E. 223rd St., Carson, CA 90810. Call Henry now at 888.718.7473. For other details, please visit www.winhyundaicars.com.

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Volkswagen unveils its CrossBlue SUV concept (Relaxnews) - Designed and developed specifically for the North American market, Volkswagen’s six-seat all-terrain CrossBlue SUV concept vehicle uses a dieselelectric plug-in hybrid engine for maximum fuel economy and minimum environmental Don Dolor and Christopher Tiusiu of Volkswagen Downtown LA. impact. Making its official debut at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show on Monday, the CrossBlue is almost 5 meters long, two meters wide, seats six adults eas-

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(Relaxnews) – Volkswagen has not only announced that its super-efficient XL1 car will be coming to Geneva, the German carmaker has also confirmed that after almost 10 years of developing, testing and prototyping, that it is ready for the market and will be going on sale this year. The brainchild of former CEO Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Piëch who set the company a goal of developing a car practical enough for everyday use that nevertheless could deliver a fuel economy of 0.9 liters per 100km traveled, the vehicle has been through three full iterations to reach production. The finished version seats two, almost side by side (earlier iterations had the driver sitting at the front of the car and the passenger in the rear), and is powered by a plug-in hybrid engine with a battery capable of powering the car for 50km on its own between charges. Complementing the electric motor is an 800cc turbo-diesel engine – literally half of a four-cylinder 1.6-litre engine – and an intelligent use of a carbon-fibre reinforced polymer to build the car, cutting its total weight to an astonishing 795 kg. Of this figure, 227 kg represents the entire drive unit including the battery, 153 kg the running gear, 80 kg the equipment and 105 kg the electrical system. That leaves 230 kg, which is precisely the weight of the body. Yet none of this weight-saving has in any way compromised handling, rigidity or safety in the event of a collision. Although one of the most aerodynamic vehicles on the road, whether in concept or production form, the XL1 has an electrically-limited top speed of 160km/h and is only capable of accelerating from 0-100kph in 12.7 seconds. Still it is capable of traveling for 500km before its 10 liter fuel tank requires a refill. And there is currently no other car with two seats and a trunk that can make the same claim. Volkswagen is yet to reveal pricing but is expected to do so when the car is launched at the Geneva Motor Show on March 7.

ily and still has enough space for their luggage. A little more rugged and masculine in stance than VW’s existing SUVs, the Golf-derived Tiguan and the current range-topping Touareg, the CrossBlue nevertheless showcases a number of environmentally friendly technologies. Chief among these is a diesel-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain that enables the car to run like a pure electric zero emissions vehicle over distances up to 20 miles (32 km), use the two engines in tandem for a power and performance boost, or use the diesel engine to charge the electric engine, rather than powering the wheels to achieve a combined fuel economy of 143.5mpg and an extended range of 661 miles (1063 km) before the tank needs refilling and the battery recharging. Lightweight materials used in construction, along with weight savings that come from using an electric engine, also mean that this rather large vehicle can go from 0-60mph in 7 seconds and onto a top speed of 127mph (over 200 km/h), has over 300 horespower and 516 lbs ft of torque, crucial for off-road performance. What’s more, with the press of a button the car can switch between normal and zero emissions mode, practical for negotiating small towns and villages as part of longer, cross-country journeys. Inside, the cabin uses light woods and metal and, with a nod towards the growing importance of consumer technology, features an integrated iPad Mini in the back of both the driver’s and front passenger’s seat. Simply put, if you are seeking fuel efficiency, then Volkswagen will not let you down. If you are looking for a stylish, fuel efficient, cost effective start to 2013, Volkswagen of Downtown Los Angeles should be your first stop. Volkswagen of Downtown Los Angeles is located at 1900 S. Figueroa St., CA 90007. For more information on Volkswagen of Los Angeles feel free to call Don Dolor and Christopher Tiusiu at 1-888-428-4501.

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Chevrolet Camaro and Tahoe rank highest in dependability study DETROIT – J.D. Power and Asthe past three years. Camaro is sociates ranked the Chevrolet Caalso helping to bring new buyers maro the industry’s most dependable to Chevrolet – four in 10 Camaro midsize sporty car and the Chevrolet retail buyers traded in a non-GM Tahoe as the most dependable large car at the time of purchase. crossover/SUV in its 2013 U.S. Ve“We believe the Camaro is a hicle Dependability Study. great example of how we want The J.D. Power and Associates to do business at Chevrolet by delivering incredible design, study tracked reliability during the third year of the ownership on 2010 Win Chevrolet Sales Consultants Freddy Salaguit impressive performance, and class-leading ownership experimodel year vehicles. The fifth- and Abel Payo are kababayans. ences,” said Chris Perry, U.S. vice generation Camaro took the highest ranking in its segment during its first year on the market. president, Chevrolet Marketing. “That approach has made Camaro a success here in “Receiving such a prestigious dependability award the first year Camaro was introduced demonstrates our the United States, and it has helped Chevrolet become the commitment to provide customers with the best pos- fastest-growing global automotive brand in the world.” The Chevrolet Tahoe is the bestselling full-size SUV, sible ownership experience,” said Alicia Boler-Davis, vice president General Motors Global Quality and U.S. with space for the kids and dogs and the ability to tow up Customer Experience. “Together with Tahoe leading its to 8,500 pounds. Tahoe’s capability has helped make it a favorite of segment, this is another example of our focus on creating active families. life-long customers.” Introduced in late 2009 as 2010 model, the fifthIn 2012, Chevrolet sold more than 4.95 million cars generation Camaro has outsold its closest competitor for worldwide, setting a global sales record for the brand.

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com. But while we wait celebrate Chevrolet’s Camaro and Tahoe as the highest ranking vehicles in dependability, other brand new Chevrolet vehicles which are just as dependable, if not fuel efficient and very reliable in safety and performance, are ready for the taking at the Win Chevrolet car dealership in the City of Carson, located in Southern California. All you have to do is visit our kababayans Freddy Salanguit and Abel Payo at Win Chevrolet. Whatever vehicle you need, Win Chevrolet has it. All you have to do is call Freddy or Abel at 888-717-6199 and you’ll be on your way to owning another piece of American tradition. Win Chevrolet is located at 2201 E. 223rd Street Carson, CA 90810. Call our kababayans now and test drive a new Chevy…like the new Camaro!

Corvette Stingray convertible to make world debut in Geneva (Relaxnews) - The Corvette Stingray was the star of the North American International Auto Show and Chevrolet is hoping to make an even bigger splash when it brings the car, along with its soft-top sister, to Europe this year for its grand unveiling. Of the decision to choose Geneva, Susan Docherty, president and managing director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe, said: “It’s fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on the global stage at Geneva because Corvette is the face of Chevrolet the world over. It is an icon that has long been recognized and admired even in countries where it’s never officially been offered.” The company is keeping tight-lipped about exactly what to expect but as both the hardtop and convertible

versions of the Stingray are designed on the same platform, Chevrolet is promising that the car’s performance and drama will not be diluted by the removal of its roof. “Every Corvette is designed at the outset as an open car,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “The new Stingray is no different.” The coupe version is the most powerful standard model Corvette ever produced. With a 0-100kph time of less than 4 seconds and a V8 engine that pumps out 450 horsepower, the car has perfect 50:50 weight distribution and can generate more than 1g in cornering grip. The hotly anticipated open-top supercar will make its first public appearance on Mach 7 when doors open to the 83rd international Geneva Motor show in Switzerland.

The Corvette Stringray was presented earlier this year in Detroit. Chevrolet has confirmed that the Corvette Stingray convertible will make its global debut in Switzerland.

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