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U.S. Senate immigration bill ‘drafted’ Gang of 8 compromised measure may be introduced early next week BY IVAN COURONNE

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 (AFP) – A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is on the cusp of introducing the most sweeping immigration reform in a quarter century, in what could amount to a dramatic victory for President Barack Obama. A Senate bill is now expected to be unveiled as early as Monday, Democrat Robert Menendez, one of eight senators tasked with thrashing out the deal, said at a major immigration reform rally Wednesday outside the US Capitol. Several members of the so-called Gang of Eight – four Democrats and four Republicans – have said it would contain a long-term path to citizenship for most of the country’s 11 million undocumented migrants. The bill will include an expansion of quotas of foreign workers, as well as demand stringent – and expensive – new tightening of border security measures. Immigration reform has been a key recent focus for Obama, while Republicans smarting from their 2012 election defeat are seeking to broaden their outreach to minorities, particularly the Hispanic community. Some of the lawmakers negotiating since

February, including Senator John McCain, had been hoping to introduce their measure as early as Thursday, but it is now likely in the coming week, sources said. “We are very, very close,” Republican Senator Lindsey Graham told AFP. In a sign that a deal was imminent, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy scheduled a hearing on the bill for April 17, heaping pressure on the negotiators to finalize the legislation. A Senate aide said Leahy has promised to allow unlimited debate and amendments during committee consideration of the measure. Alex Burgos, a spokesman for Senator Marco Rubio, said the Senate Republican Policy Committee has also agreed to host a public hearing after the bill is introduced. “We believe that the more public scrutiny this legislation receives, the better it will become,” he said. Rubio – a Cuban-American and potential 2016 presidential candidate who has emerged as a key voice on immigration – has joined other Republicans in demanding a comprehensive internal debate on any legislation. See IMMIGRATION, page 12

“The Rally for Citizenship has come to a close but the fight carries on until an immigration reform bill with a clear and attainable pathway to full citizenship is signed into law.” - Reform Immigration FOR America writes in its Facebook page after posting this photo of an immigration rally in Washington over the weekend.

Chinese fishing boat runs aground in PHL

President Benigno S. Aquino III, accompanied by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, troops the line upon arrival for the 71st Commemoration of the “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor) at the Dambana ng Kagitingan, Mt. Samat Shrine in Pilar, Bataan on Tuesday (April 09, 2013), just one of the presidential activities Aquino has to do amid tensions in Asia. (MNS photo)

MANILA, April 9, 2013 (AFP) – A Chinese fishing boat has run aground on a World Heritage-listed coral reef in the Philippines, roughly 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) from China’s nearest major landmass, authorities said Tuesday. The vessel, with 12 crew members, was found stranded in the shallows of Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea just before midnight on Monday, coast guard spokesman Lieutenant Commander Arman Balilo told AFP. “This is a small fishing boat, but we are wondering how they strayed into Tubbataha. Apart from illegal entry, we are investigating them for possible poaching as well,” Balilo said. Balilo said the boat was to be pulled off the reef on Tuesday and then towed to the nearby island province of Palawan, where the fishermen would be detained and questioned by authorities. Balilo said Chinese fishermen frequently strayed into Phil-

Miriam warns PHL: Prepare for ‘nuclear winter’

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See CHINESE BOAT, page 12

MANILA, Apr 9 (Mabuhay) – Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, an expert in international law, warned the country of a “nuclear winter” should the ongoing tensions in the Korean peninsula escalate further. Santiago said the so-called “nuclear winter” creates “dust clouds absorbing the sunlight, dropping temperatures, and damaging agriculture in wide areas of our country.” Initially, a nuclear weapons blast – with the Philippines a possible victim – will release a “fireball of See NUCLEAR WINTER, page 12

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Members of the Philippine Coast Guard inspect the Chinese fishing vessel that ran aground on Monday in the Tubbataha Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Palawan Province, west of Manila April 9, 2013 in this picture provided by Philippine Coast Guard. Picture taken April 9, 2013. (MNS photo)

LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2013 (AFP) – Sharon Stone has counter-sued her Filipina former nanny, who is pursuing the US actress for wrongful dismissal and harassment including racist abuse, new court documents show. In a breach-of-loan-agreement action filed in Los Angeles Superior Court this week, the “Basic Instinct” star says Erlinda Elemen owes $9,500 of a $12,500 loan she made to her in 2010.

Elemen, who worked as a live-in nanny for Stone until she was sacked in 2011, repaid $3,000 between August 2010 and January 2011, but then stopped repayments to the 55-year-old actress. Her lawyers announced last year that she was suing the actress. A judge has ruled that the former nanny had provided enough evidence to support her charges of harassment, failure to prevent harassment, See SHARON STONE, page 12

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RIYADH, April 7, 2013 (AFP) - Saudi Arabia has given illegal foreign workers a three-month grace period to legalise their status, after panic over reported mass deportations, an official statement said. King Abdullah ordered the interior and labour ministries to allow “workers violating the labour and residency system a maximum of three months to rectify their situation,” said the statement carried by SPA state news agency. The Saudi authorities this year imposed new labour constraints affecting millions of expatriates in the Gulf state, in a move that sparked fears of mass deportations among the immigrant workers. The new regulations introduced by the labour ministry aim to reduce the number of foreign workers to create jobs for millions of unemployed Saudis. Yemenis and South Asians – Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis – who work in low-paid jobs across the kingdom will be mostly affected by the decision, according to observers. Some 200,000 people have been expelled from the oil-rich kingdom in the past three months based on the new restrictions, immigration officials say, while Yemeni officials speak of thousands of their nationals sent home. Saudi Arabia hosts eight million foreign workers, mostly in very low-paid jobs, according to official figures, while economists say there are another two million unregistered non-Saudi workers in the kingdom. Under the new rules, foreigners are allowed to work only for their legal sponsors in the kingdom while their spouses cannot take up jobs. Many foreigners enter Saudi Arabia under the sponsorship of a Saudi national but end up working for others, or set up their own businesses. The kingdom has two million unemployed Saudis, many of them fresh graduates, and women, according to Labour Minister Adel Fakih. “Foreign workers working without labour visas are competing with Saudis for jobs since they accept lower wages,” said Saudi economist Ihsan Abu Haliqa. “The current campaign (to expel workers) will no doubt strongly affect retail and services sectors,” he said, pointing to the fact that nearly 1.2 million work visas were granted to foreigners in 2011 and two million in 2012. The labour ministry imposed new quotas in 2011 on companies regarding the hiring of local staff, which determines their ability to recruit foreigners. The labour ministry’s inspections have forced tens of thousands of workers to leave their workplaces and hide at home, including many private school teachers whose absence has disrupted school classes. The director of a private school in the Red Sea city of Jeddah told AFP that “classes have come to a complete halt. There are no teachers and we have asked students to stay at home until further notice.” “A state of panic has spread among teachers after rumors that labour ministry inspectors have torn out residencies and immediately deported many” foreign employees, he said. At least 40,000 students attend private schools in Jeddah. Labour ministry spokesman Hattab al-Anzi said that “our role is restricted to carrying out inspections inside workplaces and investigating irregularities before referring them to the interior ministry which implements punishments accordingly.”

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Malaysia holds 32 Filipinos trying to join incursion KUALA LUMPUR, April 8, 2013 (AFP) – Malaysian security forces on Monday stopped a boat carrying 32 armed Filipinos who were trying to join a two-month-old incursion into the east Malaysian state of Sabah, police said. Sabah police chief Hamza Taib said the group, armed with guns and machetes, was arrested about 12 nautical miles from the state’s east coast, less than an hour away by boat from the southern Philippines. The group’s wooden motor boat was towed to Sandakan on the east coast of Sabah on Borneo island but no details were given of where the 32 are being held. More than 200 armed Islamist followers of the self-styled “Sultan of Sulu” – a newdefunct southern Philippine sultanate – landed in February to claim Sabah for their leader, reviving a centuries-old territorial row. The incursion and a Malaysian counter-assault in early March left at least 68 militants dead along with 10 security personnel, according to authorities, and strained relations with Manila.

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Had the SC decision been issued earlier, he said more groups would be running in the race. He also said there are only 39, and not 41, disqualified groups that may still be included in the party-list elections this coming May. Brillantes said they will tackle this in the next en banc session of the poll body next Tuesday. He said they will conduct summary evidentiary hearings if the groups satisfy the new guidelines laid down last week by the Supreme Court.

Abolish party-list system – Miriam MANILA, Apr 9 (Mabuhay) – Should there be a chance to amend the Constitution, Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago said she would abolish the party-list system. The senator said the party-list system has become useless, especially with the recent ruling of the Supreme Court that allows the participation of sectors that are not marginalized. “I just don’t think that the party-list representatives have been worth it,” she told reporters on Tuesday. “If there’s a move to change the Charter, one of my first suggestions is to abolish that system. It’s not working. Let’s just have the legislative districts. They’re not any better than other people.” Santiago said she was blindsided by the SC’s decision on the matter, which she believes implied that the party-list system can be used for “social engineering.” “Boy, we’re all gobsmacked by that,” she said. “We all thought before that the party-list system was an anti-poverty measure. It has changed the entire perspective.” (MNS)

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Sandiganbayan upholds Garcia plea bargain deal MANILA, Apr 10 (Mabuhay) – The Sandiganbayan has junked government’s plea to have the plea bargain deal between former military comptroller Carlos Garcia and the Office of the Ombudsman nullified in connection with a plunder case against Garcia before the anti-graft court. In a 73-page joint resolution promulgated today by the Special Second Division, penned by Associate Justice Samuel Martirez, the anti-graft court, by a vote of 4-1, upheld the plea bargain deal between Garcia and the Office of the Ombudsman. The ruling denied the motion for intervention of the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG). Under the deal, Garcia entered a ‘guilty’ plea on the lesser offense of direct bribery and agreed to return over P135 million. The plunder case alleged that Garcia amassed over P300 million in unexplained wealth during his stint in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). “Wherefore, for utter paucity of merit,

the motion for reconsideration to allow the Office of the Solicitor General to intervene is hereby denied. “Correspondingly, for lack of legal personality/authority to intervene in this case and considering further that the plea bargaining agreement is in accord with law and jurisprudence and is for the best interest of the government, the prayer of the Office of the Solicitor General to set aside the plea bargaining agreement is also denied,” the joint resolution read. The plea bargain deal was entered into by the Ombudsman under the term of Merceditas Gutierrez. In ruling in favor of the deal in 2011, the anti-graft court held that “[i]nasmuch as the provisions of the Plea Bargaining Agreement and the concerns of this court about the protection of the government has been already fully addressed, there is no reason why this Court should withhold approval of the plea bargaining agreement in these cases.”

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MANILA, Apr 11 (Mabuhay) – In a close vote, the Supreme Court on Thursday reversed its earlier ruling that unseated Imus, Cavite Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi, remanding the case back to the Commission on Elections. The latest court ruling allows Maliksi to continue sitting as municipal mayor. “SC, voting 8-7, granted Maliksi’s MFR [motion for reconsideration]. Case is remanded to Comelec en banc for further proceedings consistent with instructions to be contained in its resolution which will be released in due course. Legal consequence of the grant is that Comelec writ of execution is undone,” Supreme Court Public Information Office chief Theodore Te told reporters. The SC also ordered Comelec to decrypt

printed ballot images and do a recount. On March 12, the high tribunal sitting in full court upheld a Commission on Elections (Comelec) ruling nullifying the victory of Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi and declaring Homer Saquilayan the duly elected mayor of the city. The Comelec on March 18 ordered Maliksi to vacate and relinquish the post to Saquilayan, but Maliksi said he would appeal the Supreme Court decision. The Comelec earlier affirmed its First Division’s findings that Saquilayan was the winner in the 2010 mayoral race after a recount of votes in contested precincts revealed that he garnered 48,521 votes or 8,429 more than Maliksi’s 40,092, a previous report said.

Solon questions Pagcor paper deal for slot machines MANILA, Apr 9 (Mabuhay) – Agham Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones has questioned the almost P1.8 billion paper-based ticket-in/ticket-out (TITO) technology used in Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) machines, saying this is overpriced and disadvantageous to the government. In a letter to Pagcor Chairman and Chief Executive Cristino Naguiat, Jr., Palmones said: “This is really very disadvantageous to the environment and very disadvantageous too to Pagcor’s coffers as you are purchasing something that is no longer needed and in fact out of technology.” Pagcor officials are unavailable for comment. Palmones said bid documents were submitted by, among others, the Perception Gaming, Inc. in joint venture with Gamma Ray Technology of the British Virgin Island and RGB International Sdn.

Bhd of Malaysia in joint venture with Atroronic system. He said he tried to request for the copies of the bid documents, to no avail. He earlier filed House Resolution 2956, which will inquire into the paper-based TITO technology. He said he made a reference to the prices of the system, which only showed a price range of $3 million to $3.5 million, contrary to claims that it is more expensive. In his resolution, he explained that the use of “an optical paper currency reader is capable of recognizing and validating paper currency and providing the player with the credit corresponding to the value of the currency.” “A bar code reader can read and validate printed free play coupons, or printed cash out slips previously printed by the gaming apparatus with a bar code representing the value of the coupon or cash out slip.

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Comelec: No source code yet for PCOS MANILA, Apr 10 (Mabuhay) – The Commission on Elections has begun the source code review of political parties and interest groups for the consolidation and canvassing system. This as the poll body still awaits for final word on the availability of the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) source code from SLI Global solutions. “Source code review has commenced today. Sa PMO office yun makikita niyo malaking TV nangyayari sa loob wala kayo maririnig na system. Maraming delikado sa source code review. We have started source code review, wala pa dun PCOS,” Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said. The availability of the source code for the review of political parties is required by the automated elections law. PDP-Laban, Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting have begun their source code review of the consolidation and canvassing system at the Comelec. The Liberal Party has no representative. The PCOS source code has been held hostage by the collection lawsuits of software owner Dominion and licensee Smartmatic against each other in a Delaware court. The CCS consolidates and canvasses the election returns issued by the PCOS machines so that winners maybe proclaimed by the municipal, city, provincial and national boards of canvassers for the positions they cover.

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Miriam fears she may have leukemia MANILA, Apr 9 (Mabuhay) – Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago plans to go the United States for treatment because of her worsening health condition caused by a bone marrow disease. In an interview with reporters on Tuesday after delivering a commencement speech at the Philippine International Convention Center, Santiago said she fears her bone marrow disorder may turn into leukemia. She explained that she has all the symptoms of anemia because her bone marrow is not producing enough red blood cells. “Apparently no one knows how to treat it, and it will probably retrogress into leukemia. That’s why I have no strength. You

will notice that I have run out of breath and that I can hardly walk,” the usually feisty senator told reporters. “I’m going to be physically imbecilic very soon,” she said. Santiago said she will schedule a trip to the US for treatment after consulting with all her doctors in the Philippines. She wants to do it before the International Criminal Court calls her for duty in the Netherlands. “I’m facing the possibility of cancer in my future, that’s why I take this seriously,” she said. “So I’m now the walking dead,” she added in jest. “I’m free to bite people.” (MNS)

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MANILA, Apr 10 (Mabuhay) – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Sixto Brillantes is eyeing bonuses for teachers serving as boards of elections inspectors on Election Day. Brillantes said the poll body is working on generating savings that can be given to teachers as extra compensation for their poll duty. This is aside from their insurance and honoraria as teachers. Brillantes witnessed the signing of memoranda of agreement with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP). The MOA with DepEd ensures the compensation and insurance, safety and legal defense of teachers who will be on

poll duty. The DepEd, AFP and PNP signed an agreement to ensure the safety of the teachers going on poll duty, while the DepEd also signed an agreement with the IBP for the legal assistance to teachers who may incur lawsuits before Comelec over the course of the poll duty. DepEd Undersecretary Albert Muyot told the media that around 100 cases are filed against teachers during election season. Brillantes called on everyone for prayers to ensure the safety of the elections. He said there are no problems so far in the upcoming polls. The Comelec chief also guaranteed funding for the AFP and PNP for their own requirements. (MNS)

No anomaly in paper deal for slot machines – Pagcor MANILA, Apr 10 (Mabuhay) – The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) said there is nothing anomalous in investing on a slot machine system (SMS) since it would actually prop up the country’s coffers by upgrading operational efficiency. Pagcor said it will only spend P516.6 million or US$12.6 million for the system, contrary to allegations from Agham Party-list Rep. Angelo Palmones that it will cost P1.8 billion. In a statement, Pagcor also denied the allegations of Palmones that the paper-based ticket-in/ticket-out (TITO) technology used in the machines is “very disadvantageous to the environment and very disadvantageous too to Pagcor’s coffers as you are purchasing something that is no longer needed and in fact out of technology.” The gaming firm said the system is anchored on best practices abroad. “In the Philippines, all of Pagcor’s licensees including the newly opened Solaire Resort and Casino already have a slot machine system. In the United States, about 90% of the casinos use the TITO-based redemption system.” It said procurement of the system underwent public bidding. In fact, Pagcor still proceeded with a third public bidding even if two failed biddings meant it could already enter into a negotiated procurement method under the laws. It explained that the system will connect 5,083 machines installed in 18 different casinos/arcades nationwide. The whole system incorporates audit, internal controls, financial accounting and monitoring, patron management, and marketing modules. The TITO component is just one part of the SMS, it said. “As a whole, the SMS will minimize errors, generate reliable player information on a real time basis, provide greater operational efficiency and enhance the gaming experience of our customers,” Pagcor said. Environment friendly There is also no truth to the allegation that the system is “detrimental” to the environment, it said. “The current manual system employed by PAGCOR uses a lot of paper. By migrating to the TITO-based system, we are actually reducing paper consumption. We no longer have to do manual transactions that require voluminous paper supplies for receipts, accounting and income reports, comps receipts, etc.,” it said. Nonetheless, Pagcor has not yet bought a single paper/ticket for the recently procured slot machine system since it has not yet been installed in the casino network. It said Palmones grossly overstated the cost of the papers that will be used. “The $0.20 or P8.00 SMS/TITO ticket cost quoted in the news reports is grossly overstated since the paper to be used for the said system is only at P0.67 centavos (in Philippine peso) per ticket based on the canvass provided by suppliers to Pagcor.” It also noted ten tickets will only be utilized per slot machine per day at 70% capacity. “This means that once the 5,083 machines have been connected to the SMS, we will be using 35,581 tickets a day nationwide which would only cost Pagcor P23,839.00 daily or about P8.7 million a year,” the firm said. There is also no truth it will spend another P147 million for the ticket printers as alleged by Palmones. It said the printing is already built into the SMS. (MNS)

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Young entrepreneurs reveal success secrets at OC Fil-Am Chamber event They are young, dynamic, energetic, motivated and AROUND self-driven, all four of them and they are “revealing their secrets” why they are successful entrepreneurs TOWN at the 4th Annual Secrets to Success” on April 23 starting at 4:00 o’clock at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. This presentation by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County has for the past three years highlighted the achievement of young entrepreneurs to serve as a inspirations to others who are in the business profession. Earlier in the day of the day-long event, CCFOC will feature experts from the Philippines who will pitch for the Philippines as a good investment destination at BY RAY ANDRES the Second Private-Sector led Philippine Investment Roadshow in the U.S. The event is jointly sponsored with the Council on Trade and Investment for Filipino Americans. A panel of speakers from the business community will take turns in highlighting the Philippines’ claim as the “emerging tiger of Asia” and why it is “one of the hottest business destinations in the world.” Keynote speakers of the morning event include Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose L. Cuisia and Consul General Maria Hellen Barber-De la Vega of the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles. The young entrepreneurs are: MENDRICK LEELIN is the co-founder and CEO of Yojié Japanese Fondue chain of restaurants.Yojié has become the most popular Shabu Shabu specialty restaurant in the country winning a number awards and attracting an impressive celebrity clientele. Yojié has shown an impressive growth, despite harsh economic times and has become the first franchising Shabu Shabu restaurant in the country under Mendrick’s leadership. MIA MCLEOD is the President of McLeod & Associates. Having opened her company at the age of 22, freshly after graduating from UC Berkeley in 2004, she is now celebrating the company’s 8th year anniversary, along with having over 50 real estate agents and affiliates. A Survivor and Thriver of the Real Estate crash, she was also recognized by the National Association of Realtors and by Realtor Magazine in 2008 at the age of 25 as one of the 30 under 30 honorees nationwide, representing the only Fil-Am among her peers.

Search on for outstanding Fil-Am youth leaders WASHINGTON, D.C., April 9 – The Philippine Embassy has embarked on this year’s search for outstanding youth leaders who will take part in an immersive program that seeks to transform them into effective advocates of the FilipinoAmerican cause here in the United States. In a statement, the Embassy said it is now accepting applications from Filipino-Americans between the age of 18 and 40 for the 2nd Filipino-American Youth Leaders Program (FYLPro) that will take place in the Philippines in July. The Embassy aid 10 Filipino-American youth leaders will be selected for the program that was initiated last year by Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. and Mrs. Victoria J. Cuisia in cooperation with the Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI). “We hope to attract more young FilipinoAmerican leaders who we hope will be among the movers and shakers among the emerging generation of Filipino-Americans,” Ambassador Cuisia said. “The involvement of these emerging leaders in the Filipino-American community is expected to further add vibrancy and dynamism to the development of the Philippines and to the Filipino-American community in the United States.” According to Ambassador Cuisia, this year’s FYLPro intends to build on the success of last year’s program that yielded a remarkable batch of young Filipino-Americans who continue to embark on different advocacies to help promote further progress in the Philippines and to further engage the multi-faceted Filipino-American community. “The first batch of delegates have gone to undertake, among others, political advocacy initiatives, cultural and tourism promotion programs, social entrepreneurship activities, education innovations, Filipino-American heritage projects, voter awareness and education, and have even launched political campaigns of their own,” Ambassador Cuisia said. Among the qualifications for the outstanding Filipino American achievers and leaders are the applicant’s scholastic achievements and other accolades, leadership skills, accomplishments, active involvement in school, civic, political, business and other organizations as well as their vision, innovativeness and commitment to making a difference in the Philippines and within the Filipino-American community. First Secretary and Consul Emil T. Fernandez, FYLPro program coordinator, said the

chosen delegates will take part in an immersive program in the Philippines from 7 to 9 July and will likewise participate in the 8th Ambassadors, Consuls General and Tourism Directors Tour (ACGTDT) from 9 to 11 July. Consul Fernandez said the special FYLPro program will afford them the opportunity to meet and dialogue with the highest officials and policymakers in the Philippines, leaders of industry, legislators, media, artists and cultural experts, entrepreneurs both traditional and social, as well as innovators in different fields. According to Consul Fernandez, applicants should be no younger than 18 years old or no older than 40 years old by July 1. They should be ready to travel by this date (i.e. have a valid passport for international travel). The application form for the search may be accessed at the following link, http://www. philippineembassy-usa.org/uploads/pdfs/ embassy/2013/2013-0315-FYLPro.docx, or interested parties may contact the Philippine Foreign Service post in the U.S.

JOAM A. MARTINEZ, CCF NEW PASTOR: Pastor Joam Martinez will be installed as the Senior Pastor of the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship of Orange on Sunday, April 14 at the Calvary Community Church in the City of Fullerton in Orange County following his affirmation by the predominantly Filipino American congregation. He took over the realm of leadership after the death last year of CCF’s pastor for 20 years, the late Pastor Tim de Fiesta. The young pastor, who “is passionate for God’s Word, His work and His people” has served his church for 10 years as a youth pastor. He was ordained as in August 2009 and is completing his Masters in Theological Studies at Golden Gate Seminary. Passionate for God’s Word, He is married for more than 10 years to Gigi Cabrillos-Martinez, a religious educator serving as Christian Education Minister at CCF. They have two children, Jaedon, 6 and Joelle, 3.

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canic ash of Crow Valley, a gunnery range laid waste by the 1991 eruption of nearby Mount Pinatubo. The marines fired live rounds from the armoured vehicles’ mounted machine guns, after which their occupants got off and used their automatic rifles to hit designated targets, said Langley, a 25-year-old from California. Afterwards, a U.S. F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet screamed atop the Crow Valley canyons in a related military exercise being conducted from the nearby Clark air field. At a time of rising regional tensions, the Philippines has sought closer diplomatic and military ties with the United States,

its former colonial ruler. The two countries share a 61-year-old mutual defense pact, which requires the U.S. to come to the aid of the Philippines if it is attacked. Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said at the opening of the maneuvers last week that the war games are an important contribution to building his country’s capacity to defend its territorial integrity. However First Lieutenant Langley said Friday’s live-fire exercise was not conducted with a specific enemy force in mind. “We’re focused on what we’re doing. It doesn’t matter what’s going on in the world,” he added.

‘Biazon stepping on toes of powerful, crooks’ MANILA, Apr 9 (Mabuhay) – Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago on Tuesday defended Bureau of Customs chier Ruffy Biazon amid calls for him to resign because of rampant oil smuggling. Santiago said it is not Biazon’s fault that smuggling continues unabated, because it has been there for a long time. She pointed out that Biazon is just beginning to learn the ropes in the bureau. “In my experience in the bureaucracy, you need about a year or two to be familiar with how things work there. Now you’re in a position to do something, so you should not be removed,” Santiago told reporters. Santiago suspects that people affected by Biazon’s reforms are just getting back at him. “I can see clearly that Mr. Biazon may have stepped on very powerful toes, but also he is the object of envy of the crooks,” she said. The senator said removing Biazon will not eliminate smuggling. “For me, it’s very unfair to call for the head of a person just because a fact long known and accepted by our community is now being given prominence,” she said. “Talagang malaking problema ang smuggling, but it cannot be solved by changing the commissioner, lalo na ‘pag ang ibang tao gustong maging commissioner.” (MNS)

2 BI employees fired for Reyes brothers’ departure MANILA, Apr 10 (Mabuhay) – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has ordered the dismissal from service of two of its employees in connection with the departure from the country of former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes and his brother, former Coron Mayor Mario Reyes, allegedly with the use of fake passports and despite a Lookout Bulletin against them. The brothers are facing charges for the killing of environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. Gerry Ortega. In separate decisions rendered following administrative proceedings, Immigration Commissioner Ricardo David ordered the dismissal of Rogelio Udarbe, Jr., Administrative Aide III, and Wesley Gutierrez, Security Guard I. The BI found Udarbe liable for grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. His retirement benefits, except for accrued leave credits, were forfeited; his civil service eligibility was ordered cancelled; he was ordered perpetually disqualified from holding public office; and barred from taking civil service examinations. Gutierrez was found liable for grave misconduct, gross neglect of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service. His retirement benefits, except for accrued leave credits, were forfeited; his civil service eligibility was cancelled; he was ordered perpetually disqualified for re-employment in any branch, agency, or instrumentalities of the government, including government-owned and controlled corporations; and barred from taking civil service examinations.

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The Music Center announces 2013-14 Season

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Los Angeles, April 10, 2013 – Exemplifying its commitment to provide Los Angeles with inspiring, immersive entertainment for all ages, The Music Center announced its 2013-2014 Season, which includes major dance premieres, multi-cultural and multidisciplinary performances for families and its nationally recognized series of free “do-it-yourself” arts events. According to The Music Center, this extensive group of performances and arts-making opportunities – which includes engagements at all four of its venues and Grand Park – is The Music Center’s most comprehensive, diverse season to date. At the same time, The Music Center announced that Renae Williams Niles has been named vice president of programming for The Music Center. Niles was most recently The Music Center’s director of programming and responsible for leading The Music Center’s highly successful dance series, Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The MusicCenter. Stephen D. Rountree, president and CEO of The Music Center said, “This season truly defines The Music Center’s role here in Los Angeles as the place where the community can enjoy distinctive yet relevant performing arts experiences. Our presentations of dance, world arts traditions and participatory performing arts activities complement those presented by our resident companies in theatre, opera, classical and choral music. Together, we ensure the community that a visit to a Music Center venue or to Grand Park

means the opportunity to experience the best in the performing arts.” “I am delighted that Renae Williams Niles, who has so effectively grown our dance programming, will now lead programming for The Music Center as a whole. Her success has transformed The Music Center into one of the great destinations in the world for ballet and contemporary dance – evidenced by the artists and companies that have made The Music Center and Los Angeles an important place for their work to be seen. Her vision and expertise will be very valuable to the development of new initiatives, as we lead up to the fiftieth anniversary of The Music Center in 2014,” Rountree added. Niles said, “Programming at The Music Center is about creating distinctive and inspirational experiences for the greater Los Angeles community. Working with our resident companies– the Los Angeles Philharmonic, LA Opera, Los Angeles Master Chorale and Center Theatre Group – and our Grand Park team, The Music Centercelebrates the creative spirit through exceptional offerings and collaborations with internationally renowned artists and the opportunity for individuals to engage with the performing arts in ways that make them smile.” The 2013-2014 Music Center season includes the eleventh season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center with six major premieres from renowned choreographers, including Matthew Bourne, Alexei Ratmansky, Ethan Stiefel/Johan Kobborg, Angelin Preljocaj, Medhi Walerski, and Otis Sallid; plus performances by the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The ninth season of Active Arts at The Music Center will have people dancing, singing, telling stories, and playing music with more than twenty-five free do-it-yourself arts events offered throughout the summer and into the holiday season. For information, please visit www.musiccenter.org.

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According to a person familiar with the plan, illegal immigrants would be barred from applying for permanent legal residency until authorities are monitoring 100 percent of the southern US border with Mexico and stopping 90 percent of the people crossing illegally in some areas. Meeting that goal and other security requirements of the broader bill could take up to a decade, the source said. “There will be tough but achievable hurdles that tie border security directly to the pathway to citizenship, and if these triggers are not part of the legislation, there won’t be any deal,” Burgos said. As senators worked out the finishing touches, more than 10,000 people converged on the west side of the US Capitol demanding action. “We know, as every American who

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retaliation and wrongful dismissal. Stone’s lawyers sought to have the case – which has a tentative trial date of July 30 – dismissed, arguing that comments by the actress did not amount to harassment. “All we have is that Ms Stone made comments about Filipino food, Filipino accents,” said lawyer Daniel Gutenplan. When the lawsuit was announced in May, the actress’s publicist slammed the legal action as “absurd,” claiming the ex-nanny was simply trying to “cash in” on Stone. The lawsuit claimed the star equated being Filipino with being stupid, and ordered her not to speak in front of her children so they would not “talk like you.” Stone also banned Elemen from reading the Bible in the actress’s home, even though the live-in nanny looked after the actress’s three children and frequently traveled with them. Elemen, who was hired in October 2006 and was promoted to head live-in nanny two years later, was dismissed in February 2011, after Stone learned she was paid overtime when traveling with the children and on holidays. In 2011, the actress was ordered to pay $232,000 in compensation to a worker who injured his knee after slipping and falling in her backyard in 2006.

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extremely high temperature, Philippine environment could be degraded for generations.” Residual effects include severe damage to health, such as leukemia, congenital defects and mental retardation, she said. But with nuclear taboos compromised due to countries already thinking of striking back, the Philippines should be ready instead with analysis of laws that it could bring to international courts should it become a victim to the standoff. “Should armed conflict arise, the Philippines should be ready with analyses of certain laws applicable in armed conflict, notably human rights conventions, the Genocide Convention, international humanitarian law, the principle of neutrality, and environmental law,” Santiago said. She said the shift is now towards risk management. Neutral state Santiago said countries have to respect the integrity of neutral states like the Philippines. “North Korea would fall under the duty to justify the use of particularly destructive weapons, if they seriously affect neutral countries like the Philippines. The consequences entailed by unjustified use will be governed by the law of state responsibility,” she said. She also noted the country is protected by the principles of environmental law, such as the 1978 ENMOD Convention or the Convention on the prohibition of military or any other hostile use of environmental modification techniques. “This convention prohibits the use of weapons which have ‘widespread, long-lasting, or severe effects’ on the environment.” She also noted there is no treaty that would provide rules in the use of nuclear weapons in combat. “Present treaties deal only with manufacturing, testing, possession, proliferation, deployment, limitation, and reduction of nuclear arms,” she said.

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10-M Californians say ‘Yes!’ to organ donation SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 9, 2013 – Donate Life California and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced today a new record: TEN MILLION Californians have signed up as organ and tissue donors through the state’s Donate Life California Organ and Tissue Donor Registry, the largest in the country. “We celebrate this amazing achievement, but we have more work to do in order to save lives. Currently, only one out of every three eligible adults checks ‘Yes’ at the DMV because too many people rule themselves out. We want everyone to say ‘Yes’ to donation!” said Lisa Stocks, Donate Life California Board President. The continuing influx of new signups on the registry is due primarily to donation education and the convenience of signing up at the DMV. As of July 1, 2011, it became mandatory for all Californians to check one of two boxes on their driver license or I.D. card application or renewal to indicate their commitment to donation. As a result of the Donate Life California and DMV partnership, 94 percent of the state’s

10 million registered donors have come through the DMV. “We at the DMV are once again extremely proud to be part of this great effort to continue increasing the number of potential organ and tissue donors. Each milestone reached reminds us of the lifesaving importance of our partnership with Donate Life California,” said Jean Shiomoto, DMV Chief Deputy Director. Since the registry was introduced in April 2005, donors who had registered prior to death have saved or healed more than 120,000 lives through organ and tissue donation. In so doing, they give hope to the nearly 22,000 Californians who are waiting today for lifesaving organ transplants. The shortage of organs is not due simply to a lack of giving, but rather to the rarity with which the opportunity to donate organs presents itself. Less than one percent of deaths qualify for organ donation. Donate Life California also announced a new specialty license plate initiative with official sponsorship from the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Proceeds from the license plates

will help fund Donate Life California’s mission to save more lives and increase awareness of organ and tissue donation. “The CHP is proud to sponsor this lifesaving initiative to promote Donate Life California and encourage Californians to consider becoming an organ and tissue donor,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “One of our officers, Kenyon Youngstrom, recently had his last wishes fulfilled by donating his organs following his death in the line of duty. The CHP has seen firsthand the impact that a donor decision can have on so many lives.” Monday afternoon, Donate Life California held a reception to honor Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez and presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his steadfast commitment to raising awareness for organ and tissue donation and for supporting legislation to advance the Donate Life mission. Speaker Pérez welcomed the new CHP partnership and hailed the Registry’s 10 Million milestone as a huge step forward in saving the lives of thousands of Californians on the transplant waiting list.

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STA. BARBARA, Iloilo, Apr 11 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Wednesday that the fruits of his administration’s good governance advocacy can be seen in the increased budgets of government agencies that provide basic services and in the approval ratings accorded by international credit rating companies due to the country’s progress to break free from the shackles of graft and corruption that has long bound and prevented it from taking off. After only two years and nine months in Office implementing strict reforms to weed out graft and corruption, cut inefficient government spending and bring down the time to complete projects, the President said that the Departments of Social Welfare and Development, Education, Health and Public Works and Highways now enjoy bigger budgets which they can use for the benefit of the people. The President said the DSWD now has a 260 percent increase in its budget with which it can use to bring more beneficiaries to the government’s pro-poor program: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), which is now pegged at 3.85-million households; that the DepEd enjoys a 44 percent budget increase which it can now use to finally close the 66,800 classroom and books, tables and chairs deficit by the end of this year. “Ang resulta: ang 66,800 na iniwan sa ating classroom backlog, mabubura na natin bago matapos ang taong ito; kaakibat ang pagtugon natin sa mga kakulangan sa libro, mesa at upuan ng ating mga mag-aaral,” the President said in a meeting with local leaders and the community here on Wednesday. The President added that the DOH, whose budget has been increased by 78 percent, has been able to register 86 percent of Filipinos to the government’s health care program – Philhealth while the DPWH, long thought to be the most corrupt of government agencies, holds above board bidding processes and has cut down unnecessary spending and the time to complete projects; with its budget increase of 23 percent. “Ang good news po: ang pinaka-kapuspalad nating mga kababayan ay makakapagpagamot na nang walang binabayaran ni isang kusing. Sa DPWH naman po, dalawampu’t tatlong porsyento na ang itinaas,” the President said. “Dahil sa mabuting pamamahala, may tapat at patas nang bidding; natatapos natin ang proyekto nang mas mababang halaga ang ginagastos, at sa mas mabilis na panahon,” he added. “Wala na pong tagas, wala na pong mga tongpats, wala nang mga paliko-likong transaksyon kung saan dumidiretso lang ang pondo sa bulsa ng kung sino,” he stressed. The President further said that Fitch credit rating agency has taken notice of the government’s good governance advocacy and has recently rated the Philippines investment grade status. “Ngayong mas may tiwala na sila sa atin, ngayong wala na silang dapat na ipagduda, mas may mataas na tayong kakayahan na pondohan ang ating mga makabuluhang serbisyong panlipunan,” the President said. (MNS)

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Children of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents are qualified to be petitioned for immigrant visas to the United States. Complications in the petition process may arise, however, if the child was not listed when the US citizen or permanent resident parent applied for their own immigrant visa and/ or naturalization. These complications can be severe, potentially resulting in the removal of the individual from the United States, or hopefully fixable through proper action with the immigration service. The omission of children from visa petitions and naturalization applications occur for a variety of reasons. Typically, the omission is an innocent error, such as when an individual does not review an application prepared on their behalf by an attorney or paralegal that inadvertently does not list the children. Another innocent error common amongst individuals are the mistaken beliefs that children outside of the United States, children who are already over the age of twenty-one, children who are married, or illegitimate children should not be included in the list of their children. The immigration laws are clear that all children, regardless of any situation, must be listed when applying for immigration benefits. In addition to innocent mistakes, children are sometimes left out of being listed on visa petitions intentionally. This most commonly occurs when an

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BY ATTY. ALLISON AQUINO individual has been petitioned as a single child and fears that listing the children will prevent the individual from obtaining the immigrant visa. This fear, however, is a mistake as an individual continues to be eligible to obtain the immigrant visa so long as the individual is truly not married. In fact, in most situations, the children would actually be eligible to obtain immigrant visas at the same time as the primary applicant. The reason for the omission is certainly an important factor when a parent is seeking to obtain a visa for a child. Careful analysis must be done to ensure that the petitioning parent’s US residency is not endangered. Presuming that the omission does not endanger the petitioning parent’s U.S. residency, a petition by a parent who omitted a child from their own visa petition or naturalization application will likely be scrutinized as the immigration service may question whether the child truly is the individual’s child or not. Individuals faced with this

situation must be prepared to explain the cause for the omission and adequately document the parent-child relationship. In addition to the child’s birth certificate, documents such as the baptismal certificate, school records, and medical records could be persuasive in proving that the child truly is the individual’s child. In some circumstances, the immigration service may also require the parent and child undergo DNA testing to prove the relationship. Although challenging, solutions for the inadvertent or intentional omission of a child from immigration records may be available. Individuals need not be separated from their loved ones due to an innocent oversight or a regrettable intentional error in judgment. Given the likely challenges that will be presented by the immigration service, however, individuals in this situation must ensure that they have proper legal counsel to guide them through the intricacies of the immigration laws. For further information, please schedule an appointment with Atty. Allison Aquino or Atty. Richard M. Loew of Aquino & Loew, A Professional Law Corporation; Tel: (888) 797-1140 or (626) 799-3089; Email: info@ aquinolaw.net; offices in South Pasadena (Southern California) and San Mateo (Northern California). Please also visit Aquino & Loew at www.aquinolaw.net. Aquino & Loew also handles family law and criminal matters.

Aquino: Roxas Airport rehabilitation to bring regional development MANILA, Apr 10 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III led the groundbreaking Wednesday of the Roxas Airport Development Project in Roxas City underscoring the importance of the project for the development of the tourism and trade in the region. In his message during the event, the President said the government allocated P215 million for the repair and rehabilitation of the airport. Among the program of works include asphalt overlaying and runway extension, installation of night-landing facilities, fire truck acquisition and rehabilitation of the airport’s passenger terminal building. Once the project is completed, the President said the facility could accommodate 797 passengers a day, a dramatic increase from today’s 419 passengers per day. “Malinaw po ang layon natin: ang higit pang patatagin ang turismo ng Capiz; ang bigyang lakas ang iba’t ibang negosyo’t industriya; at ang itulak ang inyong probinsya sa landas ng pag-asenso’t kaunlaran,” the President said. “Sa pagdagsa ng mas maraming bisita sa Capiz, dumadagsa rin ang mas maraming pagkakataon para sa mga Capizeño na itimon ang kanilang buhay at para makiambag sa pagpapalago ng ating ekonomiya.” The President also said the government allotted P7.69 billion for the repair and rehabilitation of airports in the country this year. These developments will be enhanced by the

lifting of the Significant Safety Concerns warning by the International Civil Aviation Organization issued previously to the Philippines, the chief executive said. To ensure that every flight is safe, the country is using the Civil Aviation Safety Oversight Reporting and Tracking System as database of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP). Airlines are also now mandated to undergo Minimum Required Annual Inspection in addition to CAAP’s Certificate Management Department. This will ensure that all local carriers flying overseas follow safety regulations. With the passage of the Common Carriers Tax Act, the President said the removal of the 3 percent tax on airlines and shipping will encourage more tourists to come to the Philippines, thus bringing more development to industries tied with the tourism sector. The efficient use of P17 million for the rehabilitation of airports, ports, roads and tourism promotion are all geared towards opening the country to more tourists and foreign investors, according to the chief executive. The President also reported that with the intense competition among local airlines the country would need additional 119 aircrafts to fill the need for more planes connecting major foreign cities and the Philippines.

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ENTERTAINMENT Karylle shrugs off ‘chopsuey’ criticism Singer-actress Karylle does not mind being criticized that she has no particular genre when it comes to music. “A lot of people criticize me – chopsuey is what they call it. I love dance [songs] and I love to be mellow. I think that’s just who I am,” she said. While admitting that negative feedback also affect her, Karylle said: “You learn to deal with it especially siguro on Twitter, we get criticized directly a lot. But a lot of people have been open about how they deal with it and that makes it easier for me.” Despite this, Karylle is happy to be doing her share as the the OPM music slowly makes its way back in the charts. Karylle shared that she recently released a song which is included in her album “Roadtrip.” “I released [this album] probably a year ago. It already turned gold but since I produced it, I’m trying to make the

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upbeat “Di Pa Huli” catapulted the band into a wider popularity. Since then, Side A released one successful album after another. Their second, White Album (1991), was produced by their manager, the late Wyngard Tracy, for Vicor Records and featured “Hold On” (written by Dingdong Eduque) with Joey Generoso on vocals. It sold double and triple platinum levels. The third, Blue Album (1993), a live concert at Music Hall produced by Lito Fugoso for Vicor, also sold double and triple platinum. It featured “Tuloy Pa rin Ako” and “So Many Questions,” which won Best Ballad Song at the Awit Awards 1994. In 1995, the group released By Your Side for Warner Music that featured their cover of the Joey Albert hit “Tell Me,” and “Forever More,” which won them two Awit Awards: Song of the Year and Best Performance by a Group in 1996, their third consecutive honor in as many years. Another song, “True Love Can Always Wait,” won an Awit Award for Best Jazz Performance with Vocals. The hits kept coming one after the other. By Your Side was quickly followed by Side A Live! The 10th Anniversary Concert, a performance at the Araneta Coliseum, that earned for a triple platinum award; 12 (for 12th anniversary as a group), which earned a gold record award two weeks after its release in 1997 and featured a collaboration with Sharon Cuneta; Ang Ating Awitin, a Centennial-themed album turned gold in its first week of release in 1998; Remember December, a Christmas album released in 1999; Will I Ever (2000); The Platinum Collection, featuring their hits spanning 1985 to 2001; Anthology, another best-of collection (2004); and Side A Gig (All Hits Live), released in 2005. Over the years, the band has enjoyed a solid following and remains remarkably free of controversy. Joey Generoso, Side A lead singer, is held up as a down-to-earth family man who still frequents the Chinese restaurants of his youth. Influenced by Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rankin and other artists from the 1970s, Generoso leads a band that continues to connect with old fans while gaining new ones through changes in popular tastes and personnel (original members Rodel Gonzalez and Mar Dizon and Pido Lalimarmo have left to pursue other projects). The present line-up includes Joey Generoso (vocals, guitar), Naldy Gonzales (keyboards), Leevon Cailao (guitar), Arniel T. Stoneslow (guitar), Ned Esguerra (bass), and Ernie Severino (drums). Sponsors to the Side A concert are: M Beauty by Dr Tess, Western Union, Island Pacific Supermarket, The Lewis Group Law Office, Belo Medical Group, Colina Salon, Caliwok, Josephine’s Bistro and Fiesta Foods, Ishkaster LLC website designs, and Phillip Hart Video. The show is produced by GF Bayona Productions and V Entertainment and Marketing-Services and is a Starmedia Entertainment Productions. For ticket inquiries please call Vic at (818) 458-9258 or vicperez33@gmail.com or Faith at (562) 964-3434. As tickets are going fast, fans are advised to reserve ASAP.

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Currently, she serves as a Foundation Trustee at St. John’s Health Center. She is also active in the Irene Dunne Guild of St. John’s and, as its president, she has chaired their annual education event “Think Pink for Women’s Wellness,” which focuses on prevention and awareness of disease affecting families and women’s health. Fran is also a Board member of Los Angeles’ pre-eminent theater company, the Center Theatre Group, which operates the Ahmanson, the Mark Taper and the Kirk Douglas theaters. The Apl.de.ap Foundation International will bestow the Spirit of Humanitarianism Awards to two special individuals who have shown leadership and inspiration in philanthropic endeavors within their respective fields. Fritz Friedman is the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Publicity for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions and has overseen the worldwide publicity, corporate communication and media initiatives for Sony’s home entertainment company. His many civic and cultural philanthropic activities include co-founding (and now Chair Emeritus) of the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and Chair Emeritus of the Vassar College Asian Pacific American Alumni Association. He is the recipient of the Outstanding Corporate Executive Award from the Asian Business League and the Corporate Leadership Award from Filipinas Magazine. In 2003, Mr. Friedman, together with Lou Diamond Phillips and Tia Carrere, was awarded a National Citation from then Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for their Civil Rights work on behalf of Filipino Veterans of World War II. His testimony before the Congressional Committee on Veterans Affairs was an important part of Filipino World War II veterans receiving the veterans benefits they deserved. Tickets and sponsorship information can be obtained by contacting Marcia Caldirola, Co-Founder of This Time Foundation atgala@thistimefoundation.org or at (424) 203-1118.

A. I am not sure if you are asking about marrying a Canadian because you are genuinely in a relationship or because you think that it is the easier way to become an immigrant. If you are not in a genuine relationship then do not marry and do not submit a sponsorship application. If you are in a serious relationship, then yes, a family class application will be faster. Nevertheless, you do not seem to be aware that your occupation is not required to be in demand in order to apply for immigration. You have been working in Canada as a skilled worker and therefore you can apply directly for permanent residence now. Your English does not need to be fluent. Q. I applied to sponsor my wife and the application was refused. I appealed and won. The file is being processed again but I just found out that my dependant daughter had a baby out of wedlock. Can I bring my grandchild to Canada with my daughter? A. If your daughter is single and has a child you can add the grandchild to the application. However, since your child has a child you must meet the income requirements for the family size. When a person sponsor’s a spouse or child – no income level is required. In your case, you must meet the financial criteria (because you have a dependant child who has a child) or else you might be refused – and facing another appeal. Attorney Henry Moyal is a certified and licensed immigration lawyer in Toronto, Ontario. The above article is general advice only and is not intended to act as a legal document. Send questions to Attorney Moyal by email canada@moyal.com or call toll free 1 888 8472 078.

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Would this be the last year to Short Sale your house? of this you can expect to I believe that 2013 MORTGAGE UPDATE see a lot less REO (real is going to be the “year estate – or bank – owned) of the short sale.” And properties on the market THAT is a good thing! As in 2013. For lenders/ I have always mentioned banks this is a good thing in the past, lenders will to share with your stockbe more eager to help holders. homeowners towards 2. The extension of the fourth quarter of the the Mortgage Debt Regame. I seriously believe lief Act of 2007. Yes, that this is the fourth it survived the “cliff,” BY KEN GO quarter of cleaning up all at the last minute. This these mess that was crerelieves most homeownated due to the creative financing and loose guidelines the lenders allowed homeowners from having to pay taxes on the amount ers to close their home loans with. Now, between the mortgage balance and what you will know quickly if you are able to the home was “short sold” for. This gives do a loan modification or your lender will homeowners ONE MORE YEAR to make suggest for you to do a short sale and allow the best of a bad situation, and I believe you to leave with between $3-5000.00 in many will take advantage of it. I DO NOT think that it will be extended after this year. relocation assistance. Once you have realized that your upside As you are doing your taxes this year, it is down property is not worth keeping, you a good time to talk this over with your tax will then realize that a huge burden have advisor. A short sale may be the best option been lifted from your shoulders and that you have right now. 3. Real Estate Agents. As short sales you can move on. There is no practical sense to keep on throwing money into a began to steadily increase, real estate fire pit. This might be your last chance to agents have had to become well versed in consider this option if you absolutely have the process for both sides; the listing side and the buyers’ side. The short sale process no other alternative. Best decisions are made with practical- includes more paperwork, and the knowlity and sensible financial calculation, a edge of the lenders criteria and procedures. home use to be a house that you had just This is the extra step when you do a short bought and turned into a home. If this sale on your home, and it is a crucial one. home becomes a burden and a bundle of For that reason I always recommend that debt to you, it’s time to make it into a lost you work with a FULL TIME real estate business opportunity and cut your losses. agent. You do get what you pay for. 4. The Public Stigma. Let’s face it, we You can always get back on your feet and start over in a couple of years. It’s a great all know one or more people who have way to really cut your losses and never look either lost their home to foreclosure or sold back. I have been discussing new buying their home through a short sale. While it options with the homeowners that have used to be one of those deep dark secrets short sale their homes in 2008 & 2009; that only the family knows about, that isn’t they are actually able to buy now with the the case anymore. Unfortunately, short sales and foreclosures have become of a short sale being three years ago. For those who can actually afford these fact of life for many people. There is no upside down mortgages and want to really shame and guilt that was once associated keep their homes. You have to make sure with this scenario, and that’s how it should you are looking at long-term recovery be. Here’s how I look at it: we as a nation running 5-possibly 8 years depending on got a chance to own a piece of the pie, we as a nation have suffered from the real your location. The government fiscal cliff issues are estate bubble/bust, and we as a nation are swept away for now, so you will start to digging our way out. Sometimes wiping maybe hear some news about the mortgage the slate clean through a short sale truly is the best solution … and that’s ok. Now, we mess that is still in the air. Why you should consider to Short Sale have become smarter and wiser due to this in 2013 if everything else your tried have and with our next move we surely succeed. Those are my reasons for thinking that failed : 1. The Lenders. Lenders have embraced short sales quite simply because 2013 will be the year of the short sale. If they make more money in most cases than you have any questions and/or concerns they would if that same home went through call Ken Go at 562-697-7028 or 562-508foreclosure. Homes sell at higher prices 7048. Thanks for your inquiries and comto the public due to low inventory rather than through foreclosure auctions, which ments, please call Ken Go of 1st Innovative consist mostly of investors. 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TRENTON, NJ, April 11 – A former mortgage broker and bank officer today admitted his role in conspiring to commit bank fraud in order to secure a $1.48 million residential real estate loan, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. James Cockinos, 58, of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Freda L. Wolfson in Trenton federal court to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Cockinos defrauded Washington Mutual Bank in New York, for the purpose of securing a $1.48 million residential loan. Cockinos was the owner/president of Federated Mortgage Company of America. He was also a member of the Board of Directors at Mariner’s Bank. Cockinos, through FMCA, served as the mortgage broker on a residential loan with Washington Mutual Bank, F.A., in an application dated April 19, 2007. The borrower, identified as Individual 2 in the complaint, applied for the loan at the request of a spouse identified as Individual 1 in the complaint. There was no co-borrower on the loan.

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MOTORING Subaru introduces its first production hybrid model at the 2013 New York International Auto Show New York – Subaru of America, Inc. has unveiled the brand’s first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Based on the popular XV Crosstrek crossover introduced for 2013, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid model arrives in Subaru dealerships fourth quarter of 2013. When the XV Crosstrek Hybrid goes on sale it will be the most fuel-efficient and lowest-emissions AWD hybrid crossover in America In developing its first-ever hybrid, Subaru chose one of its popular, go-anywhere crossover vehicle platforms. As a result, the new XV Crosstrek Hybrid offers all the capability and versatility of the gasoline XV Crosstrek The added benefits of a hybrid powertrain, including higher fuel efficiency, broaden the vehicle’s appeal. Key to this approach is that the XV Crosstrek Hybrid shares the gasoline model’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and chassis capability. For example, the 8.7 inches of ground clearance is the same as for the gas model and is higher than for some dedicated SUVs, while providing a low step-in height. With the XV Crosstrek Hybrid, Subaru re-engineered the chassis to handle the added weight of the battery system, improving handling, steering and ride. In addition to chassis changes, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid added extra sound insulation, a start/stop feature, revised HVAC, new gauge cluster, keyless start and numerous other changes. The Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter Subaru BOXER engine with a 13.4-hp electric motor that’s integrated into the Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). A 100v, 0.6kWh nickel-metal hydride battery is located under a revised rear floor area, and the engine uses and integrated starter/generator for the automatic start/stop feature. The compact hybrid system weighs just 209 lbs. and places the electric motor just behind the transmission and in front of continuously variable transfer clutch. With the addition of all the new features, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid weighs approximately 300 lbs. more than the gasoline engine XV Crosstrek.

Under light acceleration, the Subaru-engineered hybrid system uses the electric motor for initial vehicle acceleration and then starts Christian Marilla (left), Chris Garchitorena, Bobby Cheng (second from right) and Rico Dagohoy of the gasoline en- Subaru of Glendale. ments readily differentiate the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid gine once unfrom the gasoline model. derway. “HYBRID” badges appear at the front edges of the The electric motor can also provide motor assist for acfront doors and on the tailgate. A new Plasma Green celeration in parallel with the gasoline engine, and an EV Pearl exterior color, exclusive to the XV Crosstrek Hymode will operate the vehicle in certain low-speed situations. brid, spotlights the vehicle’s environmental character. Same Capability and Utility as Gas Model Inside, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid features a clean, Significantly, the 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid builds cool blue theme with silver trim to underscore the advanced upon the utility and versatility of the gas model, while also hybrid engineering. The instrument cluster, exclusive to this offering enhanced handling responses and quieter driving model, uses gradations of the blue color scheme to provide performance. a sense of depth. The Active Torque Split version of Symmetrical AWD The Color Multi-Function Display shows the hybrid provides the same operation and benefits as in the gasoline system’s energy flow according to driving conditions. Usmodel. ing switching screens, the display was designed to combine The system sends power to the four wheels all driving operation information with entertainment content, the time and adjusts the torque distribution in reand its screen can be easily viewed from any seat. sponse to acceleration, cornering and road conditions. But while we all ponder as to why Subaru continues to Passenger cabin room in the new XV Crosstrek Hybrid is esbecome a favorite of many, come to Subaru Glendale where sentially the same as in the gas model (0.7 cu. ft. difference), you will find that indeed these cars are selling like hotcakes while the hybrid’s maximum cargo room (rear seatbacks just get in touch with our kababayans at Subaru Glendale, down) measures 50.2 cu. ft., vs. 51.9 in the gas model. who have been serving the Filipino-American market and In addition to optimizing the 2.0-liter FB-series BOXER who have made Filipinos love the Subaru brand and the engine to reduce internal friction, Subaru applied a numSubaru vehicles’ versatility. ber of other efficiency-enhancing technologies to the XV What are you waiting for, come on down to Subaru GlenCrosstrek Hybrid. dale and our kababayans Christian Marilla, Bobby Cheng, An Auto Start/Stop system shuts down the gasoline Chris Garchitorena and Rico Dagohoy will be more than engine when the vehicle is stopped. Brake regeneration happy to inform you why Subaru is becoming a favorite works when the car is coasting or the driver has applied the of Filipinos and the whole American market. Subaru of brake, recapturing kinetic energy from the turning wheels Glendale is located at 308 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA to recharge the battery. 91204. You can reach them at 818-396-3900 or you can Sophisticated Appearance visit their website at www.subaruofglendale.net. In addition to the different wheels, exterior enhance-

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Rod Ong (left) Junior Saldua and General Sales Manager Vic Simonian of Diamond Honda of Puente HIlls

TORRANCE, Calif, March 25, 2013 – New-car shoppers have once again recognized the Honda brand as the ‘Most Trusted Brand’ and ‘Best Value Brand’ in Kelley Blue Book’s 2013 Brand Image Award study. This is the second year Honda was named the ‘Most Trusted Brand’ and the third consecutive year as the ‘Best Value Brand’. Additionally, Honda captured the top honor of ‘Best Overall Non-Luxury Brand,’ thus receiving more awards than any other brand in the 2013 Kelley Blue Book study. The 2013 Brand Image Awards are based on consumer automotive perception data from Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence’s Brand Watch™ study. Brand Watch taps into more than 12,000 inmarket new-vehicle shoppers annually on Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. The Brand Watch study offers insight into in-market new-vehicle shoppers’ perceptions of brands, including important factors driving their purchase decisions while they are in the midst of the shopping process. Honda was named ‘Best Overall Non-Luxury Brand’ by securing the highest average score across ratings of all non-luxury models, and the weight of importance of each of the factors in the study. “Honda was named Best Overall Brand by

non-luxury shoppers, which speaks to Honda’s stellar reputation and brand leadership in the minds of consumers,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. “In addition, Honda was awarded Most Trusted Brand for the second year in a row, and Best Value Brand for the third year running. Receiving consecutive awards in key categories like ‘Trust’ and ‘Value’ demonstrates the positive attributes of the Honda brand continue to resonate with the new-car buying public.” One of the most-visited Honda dealerships, the Diamond Honda Puente Hills, is among the top contributors to the overall Honda sales record in Southern California, if not the entire U.S. And not surprisingly, a Filipino sales staff is one of the most active and most aggressive. Just ask General Sales Manager Vic Simonian or Rod Ong, the finance manager; or even Junior Saldua, fleet andInternet sales. The three belong to the dealership’s sales and leasing department, who at this very moment are bracing for the hot Summer shopping spree from the affluent Pinoys who couldn’t get enough with Honda cars. It is usually during this time of the year, they say, when old, familiar faces show up to buy new cars for new drivers in the family as many of our kababayans “clean their garage” so to speak. Above all, at Diamond Honda of Puente Hills, customers are treated like Diamonds! Diamond Honda of Puente Hills is located at 17525 E.Gale Ave., City of Industry (in the Puente Hills Auto Mall, Exit Azusa Ave. off 60 Fwy). Toll free # 888.318.1554.

Nissan LEAF has best month since launch; Pathfinder sales jump 177.1% NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported March U.S. sales of 137,726 units, up 1 percent from last year’s total of 136,317 and marking the best month in NNA history. Nissan Division also posted its highest volume month ever, with 126,623 deliveries, up 0.4 percent. Infiniti deliveries totaled 11,103, up 9 percent from last March. Nissan LEAF sales totaled 2,236 deliveries, up 286.2 percent and the nameplate’s best Manuel Lava of Nissan of Mission Hills month since launch. March marks the first full month of deliveries of the lower-priced 2013 LEAF, now produced at Nissan’s assembly plant in Smyrna, Tenn. Price-competitive with traditional cars in its segment, LEAF is the best-selling pure electric vehicle in the world. Sales of the all-new Pathfinder SUV totaled 9,071, up 177.1 percent, setting a new March record. Year-to-date Pathfinder sales, which launched in November 2012, are up 172.4 percent. Nissan Altima totaled 37,763 in March on higher retail and lower fleet sales than year-ago levels. Nissan Versa sales finished at 15,917, up 2.1 percent and establishing a new March record for the nameplate. Versa is the best-selling subcompact in the U.S. Nissan NV sales finished March at 1,290, the best month ever for the large commercial vans. Nissan’s core volume models like Altima, Pathfinder and Versa are delivering the value, performance, style and innovation that consumers want. With strong retail demand for Altima, Pathfinder up almost 180 percent and the U.S.-built all-electric LEAF having its best month since launch, Nissan had its best month in history. If you have been desiring to own a new Nissan vehicle, come down to Nissan Mission Hills and check out our kababayan Manuel Lava of Nissan Mission Hills. Call now toll-free 888-588-7635. For more information on Nissan of Mission Hills call or visit www.nissanofmissionhills.com.

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Mitsubishi reports best-ever month for Outlander Sport sales in March Cypress, CA, April 2 – Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported sales of the U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved a year-over-year sales increase of more than 48 percent in March. The 2,442 units sold is a record for single-month sales of Outlander Sport and marks the seventh consecutive month of Richard Samaco (left), Filipino Department sales increases for the fuel-efficient CUV. Manager and Jojo Diala, Internet Fleet The previous high was 2,253 units sold in Manager September 2012. “Outlander Sport sales got a boost from our release of a limited edition model commemorating 30 years of Mitsubishi sales in the U.S. and 25 years of production in Normal, Illinois,” said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. “But more importantly, consumers are recognizing the unique value in Outlander Sport’s combination of fuel-efficiency and features at an attractive price.” Outlander sales were also up, 30 percent for the month compared to the prior year. Overall, Mitsubishi sales were down 26 percent compared to March 2012 due to discontinued models. However, total sales of Mitsubishi models currently in production were up 23 percent. 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