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U.S. offers aid after deadly Typhoon ‘Pablo’

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WASHINGTON, Dec 5, 2012 (AFP) – The United States offered disaster relief and sent condolences Wednesday to the Philippines and Palau in the wake of Typhoon Bopha, which left hundreds dead.

At least 325 people were killed and hundreds remain missing in the Philippines following the deadliest typhoon to hit the country this year, the Philippines civil defence chief said in Manila.

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Typhoon ‘Pablo’ toll now more than 500

By Jason Gutierrez

NEW BATAAN, Philippines, Dec 7, 2012 (AFP) – Hundreds of thousands of survivors of a deadly Philippine typhoon crammed into shelters Friday, braving the stench of corpses as the government vowed action to prevent storm disasters.

Typhoon Bopha whipped the south on Tuesday, leaving at least 546 people dead and hundreds more missing in the deadliest natural disaster this year in a country that is regularly hit with quakes, floods and volcanic eruptions.

President Benigno Aquino flew into the southern island of Mindanao which bore the brunt of the storm to meet with bruised and grieving survivors.

“We want to find out why this tragedy happened and how to keep these tragedies from happening again,” he told crowds after arriving by helicopter in the town of New Bataan which was mostly obliterated by the storm.

As he spoke, an excavator tore into the rubble of collapsed houses a short distance away, allowing rescue workers to pull out the bodies of two more victims.

The parking lot was lined with See 500 DEAD, page 12

Bodies of flash flood victims lie on the ground as villagers look for their missing relatives after Typhoon Bopha hit New Bataan in Compostela province, southern Philippines December 5, 2012. (MNS photo)

Fil-Am pleads Marquez thinks judges didn’t get it right in previous fights, but Pacquiao says he’s wrong ‘not guilty’ in LAS VEGAS, Dec 6, 2012 (AFP) – Mexico’s Juan Manuel Marquez previous fights, but he is not going to rest until the referee raises his says people keep telling him he beat Manny Pacquiao in their three hand in the centre of the ring. terror plot case “A lot of people feel I beat him,” Marquez says.

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RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA – A 23-year-old FilipinoAmerican and two other men indicted for terrorism-related charges pleaded not guilty yesterday (Thursday in Manila) during their arraignment at a federal court here.

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Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (left) and Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico pose during a news conference at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada December 5, 2012. Pacquiao and Marquez will fight for a fourth time in a welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 8. (MNS photo)

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“But I want to have my hand raised. I want the judges to really look at what they are doing and get it right this time.”

Marquez lost a controversial decision to Pacquiao 13 months ago. He lost a tight split decision in 2008 and they fought to a draw in their first fight in 2004.

Organizers have decided to use Kenny Bayless as the referee who will be in the ring with the two fighters. The three judges, John Keane, Steve Weisfeld and Adalaide Byrd, were not part of any of the three previous bouts.

“The only thing I am asking for them is to be fair and for them to qualify what is happening in the ring,” Marquez says. “It is a great selection of judges. They are very professional.”

When Filipino southpaw Pacquiao and Marquez enter the ring Saturday for their non-title welterweight bout at the MGM Grand Hotel it will be the fourth time in eight years they have fought.

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An act of God? Bishop sees tragedies amid RH talks MANILA, Dec 6 (Mabuhay) – Is it coincidence or an act of God? According to Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo, tragedy always seems to happen whenever the controversial Reproductive Health bill is being discussed in Congress.

“Ewan ko lang kung yan ay coincidence lang o dahil nga may pinapasabi ang Diyos sa atin na kapag iyan ay pinag-uusapan ng matindi ay parang may mensahe na nangyayari na maraming kahirapan na nagaganap sa atin,” Pabillo said in an interview with Radio Veritas.

Pabillo is referring to the lawmakers’ recent discussions both at the House of Representatives and Senate in connection with the passage of the reproductive health (RH) bill.

Last August, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called for a truce in the fight for the RH Bill after heavy rains and floods affected various parts of the country.

Father Melvin Castro, executive secretary of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Family Life, stopped short of linking the “habagat” phenomenon to the RH bill but noted: “Although we would not give other meaning to it, nonetheless God speaks through his creation as well. Nature tells us to respect the natural course of things.”

He said nothing happens by accident. “Di ko alam bakit ganito, wala namang bagyo.”

President Benigno Aquino III met with his allies on Monday and said they should already vote on the highly divisive measure.

Pabillo said tragedies happen whenever lawmakers push for the RH bill. He said the underlying message should be understood especially since “lalo’t ayaw natin na ang panukala ay madaliin at palihim na iginagapang para makalusot.”

The death toll from typhoon “Pablo” is already at 325 on Thursday. At least 379 are still missing and 411 more injured.

Pabillo also hit lawmakers for not being transparent in their voting for the amendments to the bill.

“Hindi nagkakaisa sa nominal voting para magpakilala sila at ano ang kanilang paninindigan sa RH na siyang gustong malaman ng taong-bayan,” he said.

Despite Aquino’s call, the lower House adjourned anew and decided to resume discussions in the next few days. (MNS)

NPA rebels offer truce in storm-hit areas MANILA, Dec 6, 2012 (AFP) – Philippine communist guerrillas offered to suspend attacks in typhoonhit areas Thursday, as the military led efforts to look for hundreds of missing from a disaster that claimed nearly 500 lives.

“In light of the urgent humanitarian considerations, the (New People’s Army) can suspend offensive military operations... for a period of time,” the rebel group’s parent organization the Communist Party of the Philippines said.

A rebel statement said its forces would “raise funds, seek donations and contributions” for Typhoon Bopha’s victims on the southern island of Mindanao, while its armed guerrillas would help in the relief work.

In reaction, military spokesman Colonel Arnulfo Burgos, said “if they really want peace and stability for our country for unhampered progress and development, they should abandon armed violence”.

The armed forces are at the forefront of rescue and relief efforts after Tuesday’s disaster, which killed 477 people and forced 250,000 others to seek shelter at government evacuation centres after losing everything.

The military estimates the NPA’s current strength at about 4,000 fighters nationwide, significantly down from more than 26,000 at its peak in the 1980s.

The communists have been waging a rebellion since 1969, and more than 30,000 people have died in the conflict, according to the government.

The government opened peace talks with the CPP but negotiations were suspended in November last year due to continued rebel demands for the release of jailed comrades they claimed were consultants to the negotiations.

Rescuers evacuate a pregnant woman with her child after surviving flooding in New Bataan town, Compostela Valley, southern Philippines December 6, 2012. (MNS photo)

The champ bows and cries

Manny Pacquiao, left, poses for photos with Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon during a news conference, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. (MNS photo)

BY JANNELLE SO He is an 8-division world champion; has ended the careers of boxing greats such as Oscar dela Hoya and Shane Mosley; is feared for his speed and punching power.

Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is idol to many; but the Philippine Congressman also admits to crying, actually, bawling like a baby.

“Grabe ang luha ko, tumulo talaga.

Naiyak talaga ako,” shared Pacquiao as he talked about attending that Sunday’s bible class.“Tungkol kay Joseph.” (I cried so hard. My tears just flowed. It was about Joseph.)

Since December 2011, Pacquiao, who’s no stranger to controversy, has been “cleaning up” his life and people around him have observed the changes and growth in his personal life, even his wife, Jinkee Pacquiao.

“Mas happy kami ngayon na may Lord,” she said in an interview earlier this year, when asked about their journey in faith. “Dait, panandalian lang ‘yung saya. Pero ngayon, mas ok na.” (We are happier these days. Before, happiness was temporary, now, it’s better.)

“Malaki din paghihirap ng asawa ko sa akin. Hindi na ngayon,” Manny said. (My wife really had a time with me. But not anymore.)

Here’s the rest of the conversation I had with him regarding his walk with the Lord: JS: How has your life improved since you found God? MP: “Mas happy ako ngayon, kesa noon.

ity... anything. Iiwas At yung faith at belief ko mo na yung sarili mo kay God, nag-grow up yun, SO LA diyan. At siyempre, banag-grow up. Tinanim dito guhin mo na yung puso ang seeds [points to his mo. Get a new heart heart] at lumaki, tumubo, at and a new spirit. Dahil naging matatag, matibay.” hindi Siya natutuwa JS: But you’re Manny Pacna... because if we don’t quiao. You have money; can have God in our life, get/buy anything you want. you’re considered dead You’re very well-known. You in the sight of God. So have fame. You claimed to be sabi nga niya, ‘...for I happy before. How different

BY JANNELLE SO take no pleasure in the is your happiness now? death of anyone. Repent MP: “Masaya naman ako dahil I found God. Sumusunod and live, declares the Sovereign Lord.’” ako sa Kanyang commandments... sa Kan- JS: What, if any, is the impact of reading yang mga utos. Hindi nila alam kung gaano the Bible on your career as a boxer?

MP: “Not only my boxing career, but it’s kasaya ang pagsunod kapag nandoon ka na. Yung life mo nasa spiritual realm na.” helped a lot in my life, especially... when JS: What would you consider as your biggest you memorize the verses, you can meditate it because the Bible says, “Keep this book blessing this year?

MP: “Yung life ko ngayon, kung nasaan man of the law always on your lips, meditate on ako. Yung malusog na pangangatawan para sa it day and night, so that you may be carearaw-araw. At siempre, yung binigyan ako ng puso ful to do everything written in it. Then you na mapagmahal at marunong magpakumbaba.” become prosperous and successful.” So JS: What would you consider the highlight of how can you meditate if you don’t memorize the verses. So, it’s a good thing you your 2012?

MP: “Basa ako palagi ng Bible. Study memorize the verses so you can meditate the Bible and... pagsunod sa Kanya.” wherever you go. Because not all the time JS: Any advice for viewers who may be going you can carry the Bible. So if you have the verses, you can meditate anytime.” through hard times right now?

MP: “Alam mo ang Word of God is active JS: Describe the new Manny Pacquiao: and alive... powerful. Kung magbasa lang sila, malaki ang maitulong ng Word of God kasi, the MP: “The old Manny Pacquiao has gone, Word of God will give you hope. Nasa Bible and the new one has come. When you aclang lahat ng gusto nating kailangan. If you cept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, want, yung blessings, nasa Bible. Kung gusto the old will gone and the new has come.” mong gumaling sa sakit mo, nasa Bible. Kung Catch the highlights and sidelights of anong hilingin mo, nandiyan lahat sa Bible. Pacquiao-Marquez 4, including stories and J S : A n y B i b l e m e s s a g e f o r v i e w - features leading up to the 4th match up; and e r s a n d i t s i n t e r p r e t a t i o n ? the post-fight special on “Kababayan LA,” MP: “Rid yourself of all the offenses you have weekdays at 4:30p.m. on LA18. Catch committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit previously aired segments and interviews for I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, at www.youtube.com/kababayanla18.

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UN rep on migration and development hails PHL as model on migration management The international spotlight shined again on the Philippines during two recently held major international meetings on migration and development.

Philippine representatives to these meetings, led by Ambassador Evan P. Garcia, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations (UN) Offices in Geneva, reported that the Philippines’ unwavering work for the protection of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) was given due credence by no less than Sir Peter Sutherland, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Migration and Development.

Ambassador Garcia said that Mr. Sutherland consistently acknowledged the Philippines as a model country on migration management when he spoke before the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) and at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) meeting.

Speaking at the opening session of the summit meeting of the GFMD held in Mauritius last November 21, M r. S u t h e r l a n d s a i d t h a t “ t h e P h i l i p p i n e s h a s s h o w n t h e world a more advanced model in managing migration.”

Mr. Sutherland also praised the Philippines for its consistent efforts to protect its nationals abroad, especially those in distress and trapped in crisis situations.

The opening session of the GFMD was attended by 374 government officials handling migration from 139 countries. Representatives of civil society organizations focused on migration and diaspora concerns from all over the world were also present during the opening session.

M r. S u t h e r l a n d a g a i n p r a i s e d t h e P h i l i p p i n e s w h e n h e p a r t i c i pated, through videoconference, at the IOM Council High Level Panel on Migration and Development held in Geneva last November 29.

In that videoconference with the representatives of the 149 member states of the IOM gathered in the 101st IOM Council session, Mr. Sutherland stressed that the UN High Level Dialogue (HLD) on migration scheduled to be convened by the UN Secretary-General in October next year in New York should be action-oriented and should develop practical solutions that would benefit migrants as well as countries of origin and destination.

He cited the Philippines as a model of the states’ contribution in the shaping of the outcome of the UN-HLD with the country’s active engagement on migrants in crisis situations and the discussions on harnessing diaspora for development.

The GFMD is a special initiative of the UN to address migration and development in practical and action-oriented ways.

It is an informal, nonbinding, voluntary, and government-led process. In 2008, the Philippines hosted the second summit meeting of the GFMD in Manila.

T h e I O M i s t h e o n l y i n t e r n a t i o n al organization with the sole mandate on migration and development.

Other than assisting in the repatriation of distressed OFWs in crisis areas, the IOM has projects in the Philippines, such as capacity building for adversely affected communities in areas hit by natural calamities. For 2013, the IOM has allotted $5.25 million for projects in the Philippines.

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PHL sees 2013 exports growing 7-8% on credit rating upgrade MANILA, Dec 5 (Mabuhay) – As the economy continues to grow and the Philippines stands to get an investment grade status from credit rating agencies, the Department of Trade and Industry on Wednesday said it expects exports to to expand by 7 to 8 percent next year.

Such developments serve to lure more foreign investments that would eventually result in higher exports, said executive director Senen Perlada of the department’s Bureau of Export Trade Promotion.

Credit rating agencies Fitch Rating, Standard & Poor’s, and Moody’s Investor Service have upgraded the Philippines to one notch below investment grade.

“Because most sectors are investmentled, the investment grade status will make easier for us to convince the higher-value existing activities here to expand or invest more,” Perlada said at the sidelines of the

National Export Congress at Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City.

“We can even surpass the highest level posted in 2010,” he said, noting that even if electronics exports fell this year, “there is no other way but to go up next year.”

Merchandise exports in 2010 breached the $50-billion mark, largely lifted by electronics exports –up 33.7 percent to $51.39 billion from $38.43 billion in 2009.

Despite a decline in shipments to China, banana exports would continue to grow, Perlada noted, saying that while exports to China fell, shipments to the Special Administrative Region Hong Kong actually increased.

“But we really have to find nearby markets for bananas,” he added, urging exporters to take advantage of the existing free trade agreements to expand their shipments. (MNS)

Inflation slows down to 2.8% in Nov. – NSO reports

MANILA, Dec 5 (Mabuhay) – Inflation continued to slow down in November helped by stable food, transport and utilities costs, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported Wednesday.

Both headline and core inflation were the slowest since March, according to the NSO. In a statement, the NSO said headline inflation rose to 2.8 percent in November, easing from the 4.7 percent recorded in the same month last year and from 3.1 percent last October.

“It resulted from the deceleration in the annual growths posted in the indices of food and non-alcoholic beverages; housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels; and transport,” Carmencita Ericta, NSO administrator, noted in the statement.

Ericta said increases in production of selected goods in time for the holiday season “pushed down the indices for all items.”

Meanwhile, core inflation – which excludes the volatile food and energy items – eased to 3.4 percent last month from 3.6 percent in October, the NSO said.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has forecast headline inflation to fall within the 2.7 percent to 3.6 percent range for the November.

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PRC commissioner charged with bribery MANILA, Dec 6 (Mabuhay) – Commissioner Alfredo Po of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) underwent inquest proceedings before the Department of Justice Thursday following his arrest in an entrapment operation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Wednesday afternoon.

During the operation, Po allegedly received marked money from a businessman he had targeted for “commissions.”

Based on the affidavit-complaint of Atty. Ernesto Delos Santos, Po was demanding for a monthly “commission” of P42,800 per month for the lease of Delos Santos’ CTLL Bldg. in Baguio City to the PRC. Po allegedly already received P126,000 from Delos Santos but recently asked for a one-time P394,000 “broker’s commission.”

During the entrapment operation undertaken by the complainant with the NBI Counter-terrorism Unit, Po allegedly received the marked money inside his PRC Office. He has been charged for direct bribery, violation of the Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

Po, assisted by counsel, waived his right to a full-blown preliminary investigation and agreed that the case be submitted for resolution.

Counter-terrorism Unit chief Supervising Agent Raul Manggera said the charges against Po are still strong even as the latter did not touch the marked money.

“The money was on top of his table. As long as it’s there... it was recovered in his possession... “ he said.

“Nagpunta doon ang complainant at nagbigay naman ng signal nang nabigay na ang pera... actually nagpasalamat pa ang Commissioner sa kanila,” NBI spokesman Atty. Cecilio Zamora bared.

Delos Santos expressed relief for the “successful” entrapment operation.

“He wanted me to drop the money in his office at the PRC. He demeaned the position. He has no respect for his own office. His secretary would receive the money and give it to him in one instance,” Delos Santos said.

Several individuals also “victimized” by Po have contacted him, Delos Santos claimed.

“The bottom line is – money is always involved...

They said maybe we can pool our resources together and they even make appointments with us to discuss also their respective cases,” Delos Santos said.

“Commission-er” Justice Secretary Leila De Lima could not hide her disgust at the incident. She confirmed that several individuals intend to come forward and also file formal complaints against the public official.

“Mayroon nagsulputan iba pang complainants. In other words, we are probably looking at a notorious guy who is now a PRC Commissioner...nagde-demand daw ng P394,000 as commission, kaya siya commission-er...”

De Lima said. “Tama lang na-entrap siya, tama lang na-

SC affirms order clearing Lacson, et al in Kuratong slays

MANILA, Dec 5 (Mabuhay) – The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the dismissal of the criminal case against Sen. Panfilo Lacson and several others in connection with the killing of 11 members of the Kuratong Baleleng robbery holdup gang in 1995.

In a 24-page decision penned by Associate Justice Roberto Abad, the high court affirmed the ruling of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 81 which dismissed the multiple murder case against Lacson, then Philippine National Police (PNP) Task Force Habagat chief, and police officers Jewel F. Canson, Romeo M. Acop, Francisco G. Zubia, Jr., Michael Ray B. Aquino, Cezar O. Mancao II, and 28 others.

inquest siya, nakasuhan sya. Itong goberyno natin ngayon, walang lugar sa mga ganyan.”

De Lima informed President Aquino about the entrapment of his appointee. The President is disappointed, she said.

“It’s really frustrating na may nakakalusot na mga officials na ganyan na nagpapa-appoint sa ating presidente.

I immediately informed the President about it...Naturally, hindi katanggap-tanggap yan kay Presidente. I’m willing to bet, nagtatanong si Presidente: ‘Paano to nakalusot?

Hindi ba ito vinet? Sino ba nag-recommend nito?’ It’s really very frustrating for an appointing authority na may nakakalusot na na-appoint na hindi karapat dapat kasi notorious,” De Lima said.

The justice chief said the DOJ and NBI will not hesitate to conduct more entrapment operations against erring public officials. She stressed that public officials should not be demanding any “broker’s commission” or any commission, for that matter, for public transactions and services rendered. “Hindi pwede yan. Gobyerno yan.

Anong brokers commission? He’s a public official. Anong broker’s commission, ha? Masyado naman ata yun. It’s just really disappointing, really,” De Lima said. “I say this also even [for] other government offices—for as long as mayroon talaga kami ma-identify na ganyang mga officials and personnel ay we will do that (entrap). We will not mind doing entrapment operations para lang nababawasan ang gobyerno ng mga hindi karapat dapat.”

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At this time of rebuilding for our people, let us work together in the spirit of bayanihan – the spirit that has always pushed our country past any adversity and towards a better tomorrow,” he said.

He also encouraged Filipinos to continue aiming for greatness as well as to continue strengthening their roots, which is the country’s collective identity and shared pride.

The Philippines, as a newly revitalized nation, is showing greatness in any field, the President said. “In this new chapter of our history, Filipinos everywhere in the world are increasingly finding ways of working together in this constant quest for excellence, so that we may fulfill the collective aspirations of our people sooner rather than later,” he said.

The President’s 16-point Social Contract with the Filipino people highlights his administration international migration policy aimed at improving the Philippine economic condition so that Filipinos do not have to leave and find work abroad.

In this policy, working abroad must be a choice rather than a necessity and while the government works in this goal, the administration’s top priority is to ensure the welfare and protection of Filipinos working abroad.

In 1991, President Aquino’s late mother, former President Corazon C. Aquino, signed Executive Order No. 498 establishing the Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas.

The honor is a biennial award with the

President Benigno S. Aquino III presents the Pamana ng Pilipino Award to Allan “Apl.de.Ap” Pineda of the famous Black Eyed Peas Group, during the 2012 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) awarding ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (December 5). Pineda is cited for not forgetting his cultural roots and for being a supporter of youth education program in the Philippines. The award is conferred on Filipinos overseas exemplifying the talent and industry of the Filipino, have brought the country honor and recognition through excellence and distinction in the pursuit of their work or profession. (MNS photo)

following categories: Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino, Banaag and Pamanang Pilipino.

There is also another category called Kaanib ng Bayan which is bestowed on foreign individuals or organizations for their exceptional philanthropic works in the Philippines or in Filipino communities abroad.

These awards are conferred on outstanding overseas Filipino, individuals or organizations, who contributed to the country’s development and promoted the interests of overseas Filipinos.

This year’s Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino awardees were Dr. Manuel Cacdac (US), Dr. Christopher Guerrero (US) and Aguman Kapampangan UK (UK). Two individuals were given the Kaanib ng Bayan award, they are Dr. Gnon Haba (Israel) and Dr. Christian Loehlein (Germany).

The recipients of the Banaag Award

were Engr. Carlito Alpay (Saudi Arabia), Lawyer Imelda Argel (Australia), Tomas Avendano Sr. (Canada), Rafael Castanos (US), Filipiniana-Europa VZW, Filipino Community of Seattle (US), Filipino Digerati Association (United Arab Emirates), Luzviminda Micabalo (US), Al Perez Jr. (US), Lt. Eric Michael Quema (US), Robert Santos (UAS), Stichting Bayanihan (The Netherlands), and Ma. Luzviminda Tsai (Taiwan).

Receiving the Pamana ng Pilipino award were Engr. Mary Jane Al-Mahdi (United Arab Emirates), Dr. Delia Amaya (Brazil), Dr. Samuel Bernal (Czech Republic), Dr. Antonio Fernando III (New Zealand), Almira Astudillo Gilles (US), Dianne Monique Lhuillier (US), Allan Pineda (US), Dr. Ruth Elynia Mabanglo (US), Jorge Ortoll (US), Eric Spoelstra (US) and Dr. Francisca Tolete-Velcek (US).

Aquino visits Compostela Valley, other ravaged areas MANILA, Dec 7 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III said the government is beefing up its disaster response operations to find and rescue the missing residents in disaster-affected areas in Mindanao following the devastation wrought by typhoon “Pablo.”

The Chief Executive visited the Compostela Valley and other disaster-affected areas to oversee the search and rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts there. He was accompanied by Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel Roxas, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya, Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon Soliman and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) executive director Benito Ramos “Nandito ho kami para malaman – importante sa akin – number one, ang ating mga nawawala, iyong missing.

Gusto kong ma-account kung mayroon po (missing) – kung puwede lahat buhay pa, maabutan natin as soon as possible,” President Aquino told the crowd gathered in Brgy. Cabinuan, New Bataan, Compostela Valley.

“Gusto kong malaman kung bakit nangyari ang trahedyang ito. Gusto kong makita rin kung paano maiiwasan ang

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Pero siyempre ho kailangang maasikaso lahat ng nabubuhay, kaya nandito kami ngayong araw na ito. Masigurado ring ang gobyerno ay talagang naglilingkod sa inyong lahat,” he said.

President Aquino is also closely monitoring the government’s response for the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts to immediately bring back to normal the lives of the residents who were greatly affected by the devastation.

“Nandito ako para makinig (at) gusto kong malaman lahat ang sagot doon sa mga katanungang pumapalibot sa aking isipan. Gusto ko lang iwan sa inyo na hindi titigil ang pamahalaan niyo na manigurado na pagandahin ang buhay niyo at iwasan ang ganitong klaseng sakuna,” he said.

The government agencies concerned with disaster response were already mobilized to assist the affected communities as part of the efforts to mitigate the impact of the typhoon, the President noted.

“Hindi ho ako kuntento, kailangan talaga habulin natin na walang masasalanta tuwing may sasapit na ganitong pagkakataon,” he said.

The President also called on the people to cooperate with the government in rebuilding the lives of the typhoon victims.

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DFA asks NoKor: Reconsider missile gamble MANILA, Dec 6 (Mabuhay) – The Philippines has called on North Korea anew to reconsider its satellite launch, which is scheduled between December 10 and 22.

In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said: “We join other governments in urging the [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea] to undertake steps towards confidence-building and engagement with the international community in order to ensure peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the entire Asia Pacific region.�

It said the United Nations Security Council has long been demanding that North Korea drop plans of a launch using ballistic missile technology. It added the resolutions also called on North Korea to suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile program. “We reiterate our call to the DPRK to reconsider its planned launch and abide by these resolutions, which call for the abandonment of its ballistic missile programme in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner,� it said.

Philippine waters is in the path of the satellite launch, North Korea earlier said.

This is not the first time that North Korea has attempted the launch. The first attempt

Bicam OKs mandatory biometrics registration MANILA, Dec 6 (Mabuhay) – The joint panel of the Senate and House of Representatives has approved the proposed legislation requiring qualified voters to undergo biometrics registration – a move aimed at reducing, if not eliminating, irregularities during elections. “Ang pinag-usapan namin ngayon ‘yung new [proposed] law for mandatory biometrics registration and na-approve na po ngayon sa bicameral conference,� Sen. Aquilino “Koko� Pimentel III, chair of the Senate electoral reforms committee, told reporters Thursday.

Pimentel said he will move for the measure’s ratification next week and “hopefully within the year it will be signed into law.�

Senate Bill 1030, authored by Sen. Lito Lapid, requires all registered voters whose biometrics have not been captured to appear before election officers and have their photographs, fingerprints, signatures and other identifiable features be captured through biometrics.

Under the measure, the photographs, fingerprints, signature and other identifiable features will be stored by the data capturing machine of the automated election system that has been adopted by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

However, a provision in the bill – the one that states voters “who failed to submit for validation on or before the last day of filing of application for registration for purposes of the 2013 national and local elections, despite due notice, shall be deactivated from the registration record of the voters by the Election Registration Board� – was removed, Pimentel said.

Pimentel said they removed this provision to make it clear that this measure is meant in preparation for the 2016 elections. “Ganito pa kaaga we are already preparing for the 2016 elections [para] malinis ang ating voters’ registration list,� he said. “Ayaw na natin bulabugin ang preparations ng Comelec for the 2013,� he added. “Itong bagong batas na ito ay gawin na nating effective sa 2016.�

Pimentel said 8 to 9 million registered voters will be affected by the measure. “By 2016 ‘yung hindi pa magpapa-biometrics measurement sa Comelec ay hindi na makakaboto by 2016 kahit na registered siya.�

He said the law is meant for voters who, for one reason or another, have yet to register through biometrics despite Comelec’s repeated appeal. “Matagal na po itong panawagan ng Comelec na magparehistro na sila using biometrics, hindi pa sila kumikilos. Itong batas na ito sa tingin namin ang magpapakilos sa kanila,� Pimentel said.

Without elaborating, he said they have a remedy under the measure for those who will not be able to vote in 2016 due to failure to register using biometrics. “Pero ang remedy binuksan namin after the 2016 elections so talagang yun ang kanyang penalty kung ayaw niya magpakuha ng biometrics hindi siya makakaboto sa 2016 elections,� Pimentel said. (MNS)

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It said a launch would also “risk exacerbating tensions in the region and further destabilizing the Korean Peninsula.�

Pyongyang announced on Saturday that it intends to launch a long-range rocket between December 10 and 22.

The United States and its key Asian allies South Korea and Japan have condemned the move as a disguised ballistic missile test that violates UN resolutions passed after Pyongyang’s two nuclear tests in 2006 and 2009.

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‘My employer raped me’ – Pinay in Morocco RABAT, Dec 5, 2012 (AFP) – Young women from the Philippines working as housemaids in Morocco on Wednesday described being exploited, physically abused and raped by their employers in the north African kingdom.

“I was confined in the house of this woman, who confiscated my passport. To get it back, she told me that I had to give her $4,000,” Analissa Dalambines, a young Filipina, told reporters at a press conference in Rabat.

“I’m ready to give up the job that I’ve done for two and a half years and return to my country,” she said, before shouting, with tears in her eyes: “My employer raped me.”

“When I arrived in Morocco, I was hired by a woman who beat me regularly,” another women told the conference, convened by the Democratic Organisation of Labour (OTD), weeping as she spoke.

The honorary consul for the Philippines, Porto Joselito, said there are around 3,000 young Filipina housemaids in Morocco.

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Marcel Amiyeto, the secretary general of the immigrant workers’ section of the ODT, one of Morocco’s main trade unions, backed up the claims.

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Tempers fray as U.S. moves closer to fiscal cliff WASHINGTON, Dec 7, 2012 (AFP) – House Speaker John Boehner accused the White House on Friday of having “wasted another week” in talks to avert a fiscal crisis that could plunge the world’s biggest economy into recession.

Holding a press conference to give a status update before the weekend as the clock ticks down to potential economic disaster, Boehner said there had been “no progress” and laid the blame squarely on President Barack Obama.

The White House shot back that a deal could be reached in “15 minutes” if Boehner agreed to raise taxes on the rich, a major sticking-point in the high-stakes negotiations to avoid the so-called “fiscal cliff.”

Discussions – including a mid-week phone call between Boehner and President Barack Obama – have stalled on how to avoid the looming tax hikes and spending cuts set to take effect in January, and Boehner accused the White House of recklessly pushing the country to the fiscal brink.

The top Republican called on Obama to now submit a plan that could pass muster in Congress. “This isn’t a progress report because there is no progress to report,” Boehner said. “When it comes to the fiscal cliff that’s threatening our economy and threatening jobs, the White House has wasted another week.”

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decomposing corpses.

Among the 213,400 left homeless by the storm was Violy Saging, 38, huddled in a basketball gym in New Bataan, one of only a few buildings left standing in the town which is a centre for the nation’s banana and gold mining industries.

The typhoon “snatched our life away.

There is nothing left, but we are hoping our relatives or friends will take us in,” the farmer’s wife told AFP. Her eldest son’s body was found wrapped around a coconut tree that he had climbed in a vain effort to flee the deluge.

The youngest of three surviving children, a son aged three, has a high fever.

The gym’s concrete floor was caked

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bers of the media.

De Leon’s father declined to be interviewed after the arraignment hearing, but when asked for his comment on his son’s “not guilty” plea, he told this reporter, “Of course he is innocent.”

“I find him to be a very intelligent, nice young man,” said De Leon’s lawyer Randy Driggs. “He has a nice family who are very supportive of him.”

When asked how the family was doing, Driggs said, “the family is doing well enough. You have to understand, it’s very hard on the family.”

De Leon of Ontario, Gojali of Riverside and Vidriales of Upland were indicted for allegedly plotting to kill US soldiers overseas and providing material support to terrorists. If convicted, each of the defendants could face up to 15 years in prison. The indictment alleges they were conspiring with 34-year-old American Sohiel Omar Kabir of Pomona to kill Americans and bomb U.S. military bases overseas.

Kabir, who was arrested in Afghani-

with mud, and part of its roof had been carried off by the cyclone, exposing the homeless to heavy rain that began pouring again Friday.

Families took turns to sleep on benches around the walls, and the 2,000 occupants had to share the building’s two toilet stalls.

While hundreds of people have left the crowded evacuation centres, they still remained dependent on government for food and medical aid.

The government has appealed for immediate international aid for food, tents, water purification systems and medicine, and warned the homeless face months in evacuation centres before safe places can be found for new homes.

Interior Secretary Mar Roxas told reporters more rescue workers, equipment stan, returned to the U.S. and made his court appearance Tuesday, his attorney, Deputy Federal Public Defender Jeffrey Aaron, told reporters yesterday. Held without a bail bond, Kabir is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 11.

FBI agents arrested Deleon, Vidriales and Gojali in the U.S. during a traffic stop just two days before they were going to board a plane bound for Istanbul on their way to Afghanistan.

Driggs told reporters he is waiting to get all the evidence against his client, a process that could “take a few weeks at best.”

“It’s going to take a long time (because) of the large amounts of discovery,” Driggs said. “I will make the appropriate legal motions after we look at the evidence.”

“There are recordings; I don’t know how many there are. In the normal course there will be requests and hopefully they will be provided of all of the work that this confidential source had done. They’ve indicated that (it was) four and a half years of work,” he added.

Federal Magistrate Judge Oswald Parada set the start of the jury trial on Jan. 22, 2013. The case was assigned to Judge Virginia Phillips.

and dogs trained to sniff out any people still alive beneath the rubble were on the way.

The government is also looking into why the advance warnings given ahead of the typhoon failed to prevent the heavy loss of life.

After his visit to New Bataan, Aquino said he had ordered government agencies to investigate why the death toll was so high. “I want a concrete (explanation) of what happened and I want less and less dangers for Filipinos,” he told reporters.

“They should not have built houses there,” Roxas said, noting many of the mining areas which are a magnet for the nation’s poor had been declared unsafe for habita-

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Arthur Uy, the provincial governor, rejected suggestions local officials were to blame for failing to curb these dangerous practices.

“If you look at the map of Compostela Valley province, almost 80 percent are (hazardous zones)... Then what shall we do? Do we evacuate the entire province?” he told AFP. Outside the gym, Medarda Opiso, 47, joined crowds trying to identify the bloated bodies laid out on the pavement.

Her daughter-in-law and granddaughter are missing, carried off by the wall of water and debris as her son worked their farm.

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other but they aren’t chummy.

“We are both professionals,” Marquez said. “I don’t think there is any hate there.

There’s a rivalry but it is professional.

“Looking back on the last three fights, I know I can compete with him and beat him. I’ve prepared myself better than I ever have.”

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and loss of life in the southern Philippines and the widespread damage to populated areas in Palau caused by Typhoon Bopha,” deputy State Department spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement.

“Our embassies in Manila and Koror have offered immediate disaster relief assistance, and we are working closely with authorities in both countries to offer additional assistance as needed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy.”

Philippines civil defence chief Benito Ramos warned that the toll was expected to rise because hundreds of people are still

between Mercito Gesta of the Philippines and Mexican Miguel Vazquez.

Gesta, who has 26 wins and no losses, is fighting for his first championship belt.

Gesta’s father, Anecito, 49, is a former Muay Thai champion in the Philippines and also serves as a sparring partner for his son.

Former world featherweight champ Yuriorkis Gamboa is also on the undercard, fighting Filipino Michael Farenas in a junior lightweight bout. missing.

UN offers to mobilize help for Philippine storm victims The United Nations also on Thursday offered to mobilize international support for the Philippines after a major typhoon left at least 477 dead. “The United Nations stands ready to provide humanitarian assistance and to mobilize international support for the response,” Ban’s spokesman Martin Nesirky said.

Nesirky said UN leader Ban Ki-moon had sent “sincere condolences” to the Philippine government over Typhoon Bopha, which hit Mindanao island on Tuesday leaving the hundreds of dead and at least 250,000 homeless.

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eauty is in the eye of the beholder so the saying goes.

But for professional make-up artist Conrad Fernandez, beauty is there to behold once you have been transformed by his magic wand - his make-up brush. Born and raised in the Philippines, Conrad earned his diploma in artistry in Los Angeles, California.

Itching to put his skills into practice, he immediately worked for the prestigious Fred Segal Salon at Sta. Monica, CA. It was rated one of the world's premiere salons, that attracted celebrities such as Pamela Anderson, Molly Sims, Jennifer Garner, Nicole Richie, París Hilton, and many others.

Also there, where he gained the discipline and professionalism required of his chosen profession. Working with celebrities had been fun and fulfilling for Conrad. Getting their hair done and prepping

them up for their red carpet moment had been very rewarding personal experiences for him.

He muses ”it's as if the stars are down from the heaven" whenever he was tasked to beautify a celebrity. “The euphoria was difficult to contain at first but I got used to it in time" added Conrad. And the best part of it was "when I see my clients featured in the red carpet and I know that I am a part of that beautiful process... that's something."

Like any Hollywood film the climax of celebrity hobnobbing came to an end because Conrad had his eyes set on something bigger. He realized that salon life tended to limit his creativity and client base so he decided to do freelance work.

That decision proved to be the right one because as he closed his door on Fred Segal, a whole new world of make-up opportunities opened up for him.

Soon after leaving Fred Segal he was contacted by various agencies for make-up jobs. He has done hundreds of photo shoots for the fashion industry where he gained more exposure and training.

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Comparing salon and photo shoot experiences, Conrad shares that “photo shoots are more rigorous and demanding”.

“I need to be on my toes at all times because I work not only with the model but also with the photographer.”

Working for photo shoots has trained Conrad to be always prepared for unforeseen events. The demands of the job require the ability to think and act fast based on the situation.

Such adaptability and can-do attitude have endeared Conrad to his agents that he has been sought after for bigger projects.

The highest level of professionalism and mastery of his craft have earned Conrad a solid niche in the fashion and entertainment industry. He has helped translate his client’s vision into tasteful visual treat through his make-up artistry to create and transform glamorous, cosmopolitan, casual and elegant look for their models from no other than Ford, Elite, LA Models and Photogenics.

Make-up is such a dynamic industry that one has to keep himself abreast with the latest trends and techniques.

Although Conrad shares the same notion about the trade, he has maintained a standard approach to his craft – SIMPLICITY. Perhaps his “simplicity is beauty” mantra is best exemplified on his work with 2012 Ms. America, Laura Kaepeller. He believes in finding one’s best facial asset

and highlighting it to bring out its best. This philosophy is seen in even the most elaborate and ornate make-up he has done as he made sure to emphasize the facial focal point and keep the rest to a minimum. Truly, less is more for Conrad.

Following that outing, he also did a cover for interior designer Barclay Butera who being an artist himself was impressed by Conrad’s flawless and “no make up make up” expertise...Of course, Conrad does not forget the glitzy world of celebrity and fashion which jump started his career. He recently worked with Victoria’s Secret model Carola Remer who is the new face of Bulgari Omnia Coral fragrance and Season 16’s America’s Next Top Model first runner up Raina Hein in various catalog shoots. For now, there is no stopping Conrad in conquering the make-up world.

He considers each project a challenge and as a stepping stone to something bigger and brighter.

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About his future plans, his quick reply is "to create beauty to behold, one brush stroke at a time."

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Ombudsman fires 12 DBP execs over P660-M Deltaventures loans MANILA, Dec 6 (Mabuhay) – The Ombudsman has ordered the dismissal from the service of former and current executives of the Development Bank of The Philippines (DBP) for their alleged involvement in the granting of a total of P660 million in behest loans to Deltaventures Resources, Inc. (DVRI) in 2009.

In a 54-page decision signed on November 21, 2012, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales found the respondents administratively liable for grave misconduct and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

Morales also meted out to them the penalty of cancellation of their eligibility, forfeiture of their retirement benefits, perpetual disqualification from holding public office and barring them from taking civil service examinations.

The penalized respondents include former directors Benedicto Ernesto Bitonio Jr., Alexander Magno, Renato Velasco, and Franklin Velarde; former senior executive vice president (SEVP) and chief operating officer Edgardo Garcia; former SEVP and marketing head of the Branch Banking Sector (BBS) Jesus Guevarra II; former VP and Head of Regional Marketing Center-Metro Manila (RMC-MM) Crescencia Bundoc; BBS Manager for RMC-Western Luzon Arturo Baliton; RMC-WL Chief Accounts Management specialist Nelson Macatlang; RMC-MM Assistant Manager Marissa Cayetano; former AVP Teresita Tolentino; RMC-MM Assistant Manager Rodolfo Cerezo; and RMC-MM Assistant Manager Warren de Guzman.

Records showed the DBP extended two loan facilities in the amounts of P150 million and P510 million in April 2009 and November 2009, respectively, to DVRI. Morales concluded that the loans were behest as they fit some of the criteria in determining whether a loan is behest, as laid down in Memorandum No. 61 dated 09 November 1992, namely: a. It is under-collateralized. b. The borrower corporation is undercapitalized. c. There is direct or indirect endorsement by high government officials like presence of marginal notes. d. Stockholders, officers or agents of the borrower corporation are identified as cronies. e. The loan proceeds were used for a purpose that deviated from what was intended. f. There is use of corporate layering. g. THE project for which financing is sought is non-feasible. h. Extra-ordinary speed attended the loan release.

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EMPLOYEE & My employer pays me a salary every two weeks, CONSUMER RIGHTS regardless of how many hours in the week I worked.

Am I entitled to overtime pay?

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BY C. JOE SAYAS, JR. a private householder. These include butlers, chauffeurs, companions, cooks, day workers, gardeners, graduate nurses, grooms, house cleaners, housekeepers, maids, practical nurses, tutors, valets, and other similar occupations.

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Personal attendants, whose duties are limited to “supervising, feeding, or dressing” a person, are currently not entitled to overtime (although they are entitled to minimum wage). However, if an employee’s duties include “any significant amount” of work that does not involve supervising, feeding, and dressing, then the employee may not be a personal attendant, and may, therefore, be entitled to overtime pay.

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As I understand it, both healthcare options include a prescription drug plan.

On both options, one should already have a Medicare Part A, which is the hospital coverage and Part B, which is the medical or doctor’s coverage. Both Part A and Part B may be acquired by. those 65 or older (including those under 65) as long as they’re entitled on the basis of their Social Security benefits. For those who do not have Medicare Part A, they may purchase BY MYRNA AQUITANIA it from the Social Security Administration and Part B also has a required premium to be paid. Part C on the other hand, is the supplement coverage for long-term care and Part D is the prescription drug plan.

Enrollment on above coverage ends this week, (open enrollment is from October 15 through December 7th) so, seniors are inundated with various healthcare groups marketing to their particular needs. Seniors can choose from companies such as Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Humana, Scan, AARP, United Healhtcare, Secure Horizons, Inter-Valley Health Plan, etc., to name a few.

Various marketing gimmicks are mailed to seniors In order to entice them to enroll in their particular group coverage. Marketing strategies include dinner invitations where seniors can listen to the healtcare group’s sales pitch, which includes anywhere from free insulated beverage bags, free athletic fitness memberships, mini radios or nostalgic “memories of the 60’s” cd.

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Palace checks bishop about wrath of God talk MANILA, Dec 7 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Friday urged a Catholic bishop to pray for those still missing after typhoon Pablo instead of blaming the disaster on the Reproductive Health Bill.

Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda gave the message to Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo after the latter

noted that tragedy always seems to strike everytime Congress talks about the RH bill.

“I would like to invite Bishop Pabillo to join hands with us to pray for a successful search for those who are still missing and to pray for the people who perished in the tragedy. Now is the time for the good bishop to show God’s compassion and not

speak of the wrath of God,” he said.

He added: “To quote Abe Lincoln: ‘With malice towards none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right,’ the President has called on all of us to ‘bind the nation’s wounds’ brought about by the ravages of Typhoon Pablo.”

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Pabillo earlier noted that the latest tragedy to hit the country again coincided with deliberations on the controversial measure.

“Ewan ko lang kung yan ay coincidence lang o dahil nga may pinapasabi ang Diyos sa atin na kapag iyan ay pinag-uusapan ng matindi ay parang may mensahe na nangyayari na maraming kahirapan na nagaganap sa atin,” Pabillo said in an interview with Radio Veritas.

He said the underlying message should be understood especially since “lalo’t ayaw natin na ang panukala ay madaliin at palihim na iginagapang para makalusot.”

The death toll from typhoon “Pablo” is already at 325 on Thursday. At least 379 are still missing and 411 more injured.

Last August, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called for a truce in the fight for the RH Bill after heavy rains and floods affected various parts of the country.

Father Melvin Castro, executive secretary of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Family Life, stopped short of linking the “habagat” phenomenon to the RH bill but noted: “Although we would not give other meaning to it, nonetheless God speaks through his creation as well. Nature tells us to respect the natural course of things.”

He said nothing happens by accident.

“Di ko alam bakit ganito, wala namang bagyo.”

Pope deeply saddened by ‘Pablo’ devastation Pope Benedict XVI expressed his solidarity for the Filipinos after a typhoon devastated parts of Southern Philippines, a CBCPNews report said.

In a message to the head of the Philippine bishops’ conference, Archbishop Jose Palma, the pope said he “was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and the suffering” caused by the recent typhoon.

The pontiff sent his “heartfelt condolences to the families of all who mourn, and he assures those in distress of his spiritual closeness and concern.”

Benedict XVI’s message was relayed

by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone through the Papal nuncio in the Philippines, Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto on Thursday.

“He offers fervent prayers for the deceased and for all those who are working to rescue missing persons and to assist the trapped and injured,” said Bertone.

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The Hi Neighbor program which places emphasis on “neighbor helping one another in times of calamities and emergencies” is one that resembles the same spirit of “bayanihan” that permeates the fabric of the Filipinos. The same spirit is now at

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Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino holds special meaning, as it was the venue of lead singer Arnel Pineda’s first U.S. concert with the legendary rock band.

Pineda, a native of Manila, Philippines, was discovered on YouTube by the group’s founder and lead guitarist, Neal Schon, after an extensive search for a new lead singer.

His February 2008 live debut with the group in Chile came soon thereafter and Pineda has since been the lead vocalist on two albums, including the platinumcertified Revelation, which also features concert footage from the Planet Hollywood concert.

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The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was one of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 Tours of the year. The year 2011 also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal anthem, Don’t Stop Believin’, which was honored as the topselling digital classic rock song in history

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Aquino lauds municipal mayors who chose to be with constituents during onslaught of ‘Pablo’

MANILA, Dec 5 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III lauded the municipal mayors who chose to be with their constituents before, during and after the onslaught of Typhoon “Pablo” (international codename: Bopha) which pummeled large portions of Mindanao and the Visayas regions on Tuesday.

In his speech keynoting the League of Municipalities of the Philippines General Assembly and induction of the group’s National Executive Committee at the Manila Hotel on Wednesday, the President said that the mayors’ choice of leading relief and rescue efforts in their area of jurisdiction showed their dedication and seriousness in performing their duties and obligations to their constituents.

State weather bureau PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) said in its bulletin update on Wednesday that the center of typhoon “Pablo” was located at 180 km east of Puerto Princesa City with maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour and gustiness of up to of 160 Kph. It is forecast to move west northwest at 24 kph.

It had cut a path of destruction in Mindanao after making landfall in Davao Oriental on Tuesday.

“Batid ko pong mas marami sanang mga pinuno ang kasama natin sa pagtitipon ngayong umaga, subalit nabawasan ito dahil ilan sa mga alkaldeng lumuwas pa mula sa Visayas at Mindanao, ay kinailangang bumalik sa kani-kanilang munisipalidad upang paghandaan ang pagdating ng bagyong ‘Pablo’,” the President said as he expressed his heartfelt thanks for their actions.

“Iyan naman po talaga ang mandato nating mga lingkodbayan: nakasalalay ang oras natin sa sitwasyon ng ating mga nasasakupan, at kung may problemang nagbabanta, kailangang handa tayong rumesponde sa frontline, at ilayo sa kapahamakan ang ating kapwa,” he added.

“Hindi po ito sakripisyo; ang tawag dito, tungkulin. Ang tawag dito, obligasyon – na dapat gampanan sa ngalan ng mga nagtiwala, at patuloy na nagbibigay sa atin ng mandato,” the President stressed.

This year’s LMP General Assembly, which has for its Theme: “LMP: Layunin ang Matuwid na Pamahalaan at Pagkakaisa 2012 and Beyond,” is an important organizational development strengthening event where LMP-members renew their commitment to the collective and shared goals among all members and its officers to maintain the LMP as a development oriented organization whose position and contribution to several national issues and programs contribute to achieving success in national development.

The President cited the holding of the LMP General Assembly as it showcased each municipality’s desire to join the government efforts in improving the lives of all Filipinos.

“Higit sa panunumpa ng mga bagong halal na opisyales ng League of Municipalities of the Philippines, o sa gaganaping general assembly ng inyong mga miyembro, sinasagisag ng pagpupulong na ito ang kahandaan at pagkukusa ng bawat munisipalidad na makilahok sa pagpapanday ng mga estratehiya’t pamamaraan— na magpapabuti sa kalagayan, hindi lang ng kani-kaniyang nasasakupan, kundi lalo na ng kinabibilangang lalawigan, at ng buong bayan,” the President said. (MNS)

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Aquino: No blame game for now on ‘Pablo’ MANILA, Dec 5 (Mabuhay) – President Aquino on Wednesday said he intends to visit areas affected by typhoon Pablo in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. He also appealed to local officials not to use the disaster for politicking ahead of the 2013 elections.

The date of Aquino’s visit to disaster-hit areas has yet to be determined. For now, Aquino has sent Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas to Mindanao to assess the damage caused by the typhoon.

The President is particularly interested to know the circumstances that led to the increase in the death toll. He mentioned the incident in Compostela Valley where a flash flood washed away an Army detachment, killing dozens.

Aquino has asked DOST Secretary Mario Montejo to find out if the site is located in an area already previously indentified as a danger zone.

Speaking to reporters, Aquino said that this is not the time to blame those who may be held liable for the casualties. He said the priority now is search and rescue and to make sure that the needs of evacuees are addressed.

“Nandito pa ang bagyo e. Unahin na muna natin kaya manigurado na kung merong kailangan pang ma-rescue nare-rescue; inaasikaso ‘yung ating evacuation centers.Tapos may assessment na ongoing rin na ‘yung mga previously parang less risky baka naman na-inundate ng tubig ngayon at doon naging very risky,” Aquino said.

“So may ongoing reassessment ‘nung areas (which) has the potential to be a dangerous place.

So ongoing rin ‘yon. Maraming priorities at saka na siguro ‘yung kung may nagkulang.”

While noting that the casualty count this time is relatively lower than the number of deaths caused by tropical storm Sendong last year, Aquino said that every casualty is a cause of distress and that he wants to strive for better performance on the part of government to avoid casualties.

“We will always try to seek better and better performances,” he said.

He said the Philippine Coast Guard was “effective” in preventing maritime disasters by not allowing sea vessels to sail.

He also said that flood sensors worked.

“So malayo tayo sa ‘Sendong.’ Ang laki ng inasenso. Gumana ‘yung mga sensors na nakabit na ng Project NOAH especially for Iligan and Cagayan.

It’s still an ongoing project. Sinabi naman na medyo matatagalan ‘yung 18 river basins na dapat imomonitor. But, again, any single casualty is a cause of distress,” he said.

Aquino also lauded the performance of PAGASA, saying its weather forecasts have given local authorities adequate time to prepare for the storm.

Aquino defended the weather agency from allegations that it failed to identify the exact path of the typhoon, saying that this is why the people have been advised to closely and regularly monitor weather bulletins, pointing out that storms can change course anytime.

“Huwag nating kalimutan bagyo ito, hindi tayo nagmamaneho. At kaya nga hourly ang ginagawa nating advisories is dahil pwede ngang pumihit.

Malayong-malayo naman siguro ang diperensya noong nag-umpisa tayo dito na sinabing nasa Aurora – na nasa hilagang parte ng Luzon – tapos tumahak ng Southern Tagalog at saka Metro Manila.

Medyo malayo ang difference ‘non. At ‘nung nagsalita ako sa inyo noong isang araw, binanggit ko nga na walang driver ang bagyo kaya mag-monitor tayo at baka nagbabago,” Aquino said.

Sufficient funds Aquino said there are enough funds available to cover expenses in the aftermath of the typhoon.

“Secretary (Butch) Abad informed me last night that there is at least P8-billion ready to take care of all of the expenses necessary here and also in the necessary emergency infrastructure—‘yung mga roads that were closed, etcetera, kung may damage.

There is sufficient fund at this point in time,” he said.

The funds were augmented with revenues from the sale of the FTI complex in Taguig.

“These are revenues from unexpected sources.

This is with the sale of the FTI,” Aquino said.

‘Don’t use disasters for politics’ In his speech before the League of Municipalities General Assembly held in Manila Hotel, Aquino asked local politicians not to use disasters as opportunities to promote themselves and urged them to ensure that the people’s needs are met.

“Umaasa ako sa kooperasyon ng bawat munisipalidad sa bansa: huwag po sana nating pagsamantalahan ang mga pagkakataon tulad nito para mamulitika, o magpapogi para sa susunod na eleksyon. Buhay po ng ating mga kababayan ang nakataya dito, at gaya ng muli’t muli nating pinatunayan sa mga nakalipas na bagyo, bayanihan ang susi upang mailayo sa panganib ang ating kapwa Pilipino,” he said.

He also renewed his appeal to concerned residents to heed the call of authorities for them to evacuate.

“Nakikiusap rin ako sa ating mga kababayan: Kung kinakailangang lumikas, lumikas na po tayo agad. Huwag nang maghintay pa ng pang-apat, o pang-limang bisita ng mga rescue units bago tayo lumikas. Buwis-buhay po ang trabaho ng ating mga rescue teams, kaya’t malaking tulong po kung manatili tayong disiplinado, may kooperasyon at mahinahon habang isinasalba nila tayo,” Aquino said. (MNS)

Obama leads Forbes ranking of world’s most powerful WASHINGTON, Dec 5, 2012 (AFP) – The U.S. president leads it, of course, and then there’s the Pope, and Angela Merkel, and Facebook’s founder, and other global rainmakers on Forbes’ ranking of the mightiest earthlings.

But the magazine’s 2012 list of the planet’s most powerful people also features folks who might raise an eyebrow or two: a Mexican drug baron, and the pudgy-faced young leader of North Korea, a hermit state assailed for pursuing a nuclear program at the expense of feeding its very poor people.

Last year’s No. 2 on the list, Chinese President Hu Jintao, is among the heavyweights off the list altogether this time. In Hu’s case it is because he’s on his way out of office.

The ranking features 71 names, a figure Forbes said it set as a cutoff because there are an estimated 7.1 billion people in the world and thus the ranking works out to one very heavy hitter for every 100 million people.

For the second year in a row, US President Barack Obama led the ranking, with Forbes noting that he won the popular vote, an electoral

college majority, and seven of the seven toss-up states in the November election.

Obama faces challenges galore, such as a budget crisis, naggingly high unemployment, and renewed strife in the Middle East.

“But Obama remains the commander in chief of the world’s greatest military and head of the sole economic and cultural superpower – literally the leader of the free world,” Forbes said.

The silver medal of power went to Merkel, the German chancellor, whom Forbes described as the backbone of the 27-member European Union and the person who carries the fate of the euro on her shoulders.

Third place went to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He was re-elected to a third term “after a few years swapping posts with Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev,” and “officially regains the power that no one believes he truly gave up.”

Forbes said it assembled the list using four criteria: power over lots of people, financial resources controlled, whether the person has power in various spheres of life, and whether that person actively uses their power.

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The Health Corner will serve as an outreach venue where the local community can gain access to health screenings, immunizations, seminars and support for various health disorders. This particular location also serves as an HIV Center for Excellence, which offers free HIV testing, side effect profiles and medication compliance.

This flagship store, which is the 6th in the U.S., features a complete grocery area, which is supplemented by a variety of dining and luxury beverage options. The Deli area is staffed with a team of professional sushi chefs, who will craft fresh hand rolled sushi and sashimi every day, along with sandwiches, salads and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Adjacent to the Deli is the UP Market Café, which serves warm food, fresh brewed premium coffee, espressos, as well as iced and frozen options. Within a few feet are a juice and smoothie bar and a frozen yoghurt station with a toppings bar.

If it is spirits and wine you are looking for, this revolutionary establishment features a best-in-class wine selection boasting more than 700 fine wines that will pair well with the store’s assortment of artisan and brie cheeses as well as specialty meats, decadent chocolates and more. If you need assistance in creating your favorite mixed drink, check-out the virtual bartender.

In cohesion with Walgreens’ American tradition, a Coca-Cola Freestyle machine dispensing 130 varieties of Coca Cola fountain drinks is present at the store.

During the store’s ribbon cutting ceremony that began at 9 a.m., Walgreens acknowledged World AIDS Day and the company’s involvement in treating and preventing HIV/AIDS by presenting a $10,000 donation to Charles Drew University in recognition of its HIV-related programs.

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Last December 1, Walgreens welcomed the public to the official opening of its 8,000th store, which also happened to be its flagship location on the West Coast.

The store features a modern, revolutionary style, one that, in conjunction with its iconic location on the corner of Sunset and Vine, creates a truly unique experience and look. It will serve as an all encompassing health and daily living destination, featuring a multitude of new services and features.

“We are thrilled to locate our milestone 8,000th store and latest flagship store at such a famous intersection as we bring a format unlike any traditional drugstore to the Hollywood community,” said Joe Magnacca, Walgreens president of daily living products and solutions. “Walgreens aims to be America’s first choice for health and daily living, and we look forward to providing an exceptional experience for our customers as we help them get, stay and live well.”

At the forefront is the LOOK Boutique, the beauty department which features dozens of various prestige and niche cosmetic, skincare and hair care brands.

The Boutique also features an innovative perfume and cologne application bar, which allows shoppers to sample the most popular fragrances. It will also have on-site advisors composed of specially trained beauty consultants, experts and grooming professionals.

One of Britain’s leading skincare brands, No7, created by Boots, will also be available in the Walgreens LOOK Boutique. The No7 brand is internationally renowned for its range of anti-aging beauty serums. Boots was recently acquired in part by Walgreens, which now owns 45% of the company.

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Don’t wait when fighting the flu: A mom’s story There are three im portant questions to which every parent should have the answer: How do you know if your child has the flu and not a cold? Should you wait to see if his or her symptoms improve before calling the doctor?

What if symptoms worsen?

Influenza, “the flu,” can come on quickly, typically from one to four days after a person is exposed to the virus, and, importantly, some symptoms can be similar to the common cold.

The flu, however, is much worse. Each year, more than 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized due to the flu and, tragically, most years, more than 100 children die from this disease.

Signs To Watch For So how can you tell if it’s the flu? Symptoms usually include: • Fever • Headache • Extreme tiredness • Dry cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Muscle aches • In children: nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

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How to Prevent the Flu According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated for the flu each and every year – and it’s not too late in the season to do so.

Getting an annual flu vaccine is the single best preventative measure that parents should take to help protect children from the flu, said Laura Scott, executive director of Families Fighting Flu. Members of our organization include families whose children have suffered serious medical complications or died from influenza, and we share our stories to raise awareness about this potentially devastating disease in the hopes that others won t have to endure similar hardships.

Parents should protect their children from the flu by getting an annual flu vaccine. For more information, visit www.Families FightingFlu.org

One Mom’s Story “My husband and I were so excited for Charlie’s second birthday party,” recounts Jennifer, a Families Fighting Flu member. “A few days before her party, we started noticing a change in her normally chipper personality.

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“Charlie’s birthday party was canceled. I know it sounds trivial now, but at the time I was so disappointed; however, I’m thankful because we aren’t a family that typically rushes off to the doctor for every sniffle. Having grown up with a ‘tough it out’ mentality, we normally would have given Charlie some over-the-counter medicine and waited it out. Charlie has since made a full recovery but had it not been for her getting sick right before her birthday party, chances are we may not have taken her to the doctor so quickly.

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According to Menezes, she met the congressman only last January.

“Parang ang bilis, hindi ba?” Menezes said.

She said the lawmaker proposed to her under the Eiffel Tower in Paris. After the proposal they went to Brazil, where Benaldo meet Menezes’ parents.

Before Benaldo, the Brazilian was previously engaged to TV director GB Sampedro before their controversial break up last year. (MNS)

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Daniel moves on after failed romance with Heart Brazilian-Japanese TV personality Daniel Matsunaga regrets that his relationship with actress Heart Evangelista didn’t work out.

“Sayang eh. Pero move on, move on ako,” Matsunaga said.

Matsunaga said “miscommunication” was the main reason of the separation.

“I think when I went back to Brazil we just had miscommunication or something.

It was not really a bad thing that made us enemies. We are still friends. It just didn’t work,” Matsunaga explained.

Matsunaga’s relationship with Evangelista ended last March.

The actress is now in a relationship with Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero.

In a previous interview, Matsunaga said he’s happy for Escudero and Evangelista and even hopes to meet the senator one day. (MNS)

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Dumating ako dito 3 months ago at nagtatrabaho sa isang hospital dito sa may Los Angeles. Sa hirap ng schedule ko ay talagang kailangan ko na ng sasakyan. Minsan pag punta ko sa Pilipino Store ay kumuha ako ng Balita at nakita ko ang mga ads ng mga kababayan natin na makakatu-long daw sa akin para makabili ng car. Subalit lahat ng makausap kong ahente ay iisa ang hinahanap… co signer… wala akong kamag-anak o kaibigan na makakatulong sa akin dito sa Amerika. Tinawagan ko si Kuya Jun at sinabing puntahan ko siya at matutulungan niya ako. Yung araw na iyon ay hindi nag-aksaya ng panahon si Kuya Jun at inorder ang ang bagong kotseng napili ko at ngayon ay masaya at nakakapagtrabaho na ako ng husto. Mga kasabay kong dumating dito sa LA ay pinapunta ko rin kay Kuya Jun at natulungan na rin niya… ANITA, Los Angeles Tinawagan ko si Jun at sinabi ko lang na gusto kong kumuha ng Honda Civic LX at ilang oras lang ay may sagot na sinabi niya ang interest rate at qualified daw ako sa low rate at presyo ng sasakyan at pati na ang monthly payments ko. Sinabi ring pag-isipan ko muna at kung ready na ay tumawag lang. Hindi ako makapaniwala nang magdesisyon ako at pumunta ako sa opisina niya ay ready na ang bago kong sasakyan. Kakaiba ang pagbili kong ito dahil hindi na ako dumaan sa salesman, asst. manager at sa finance manager na sobra kung magbenta ng extended warranty na hindi naman kailangan, ang isa pa hindi ako naghintay ng 6 na oras na naging experience ko sa last na pagbili ko ng car sa malaking dealership. walang pressure at sa telepono lang ang dealings namin. EUGENE & LEILA, Bellflower, CA As a first time buyer 3 years ago, I was so scared of scrupulous sales agents so I prayed for an honest one. I saw Jun's ad and took the risk. He is so easy to deal with over the phone; much easier to deal with in person. I got my first car without any hassle. I recently traded my old car. This time, I did everything over the phone. When I met Jun the second time, all documents are ready for my signature and my new car ready for pick up. Everything was exactly what he promised over the phone. —BETH CAROLINO, Los Angeles

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Bianca King, Dennis Trillo end romance?

“Shake, Rattle & Roll 14” star Dennis Trillo admitted that his relationship with actress Bianca King is on the rocks.

Trillo hinted that lack of time was the main reason.

“Well, busy kasi kami pareho rin sa trabaho, e. Siya, gusto ko ring ma-maximize niya nang husto yung mga opportunities na dumadating sa kanya ngayon. Gusto kong makapag-focus siya dun. Ako rin, sa akin ganun [din], dahil sobrang busy din sa trabaho. So, naiisip lang namin na bigyan namin ng time yung mga priorities

namin, lalo na sa trabaho,” Trillo said.

Pressed to confirm if he and King already broke up, Trillo said: “E, well, sa ngayon, ano rin, e… Hindi ko pa rin alam, e. Malabo. Basta lie low lang kami.

Ayokong manggaling sa akin na ‘yung ano, e… Hindi ko pa ano, e, medyo vague pa lahat.”

Trillo is starring with Kapamilya star Paulo Avelino in the “Lost Command” episode of “Shake, Rattle & Roll 14,” an entry to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. (MNS)

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Rachelle Ann wishes love for Christmas SINGER Rachelle Anne Go hints she’s ready to fall in love again.

During the recent Trade Launch of the Kapuso Network, the entertainment press asked the singer what’s her wish this Christmas.

Rachelle replied: “Ano bang regalo ko sa sarili ko? Pagmamahal? Masyado po ata akong na-busy sa concert.”

When further pressed, the singer said she cannot say if she’s ready for another relationship.

“Hindi ko masasabi yan ngayon, siguro pag dumating na talaga at nasa harap ko.

Pero ngayon hindi ko masasabi kung ready ako o hindi,” she said.

She doesn’t believe in the infamous showbiz saying “pag swerte sa career, hindi swerte sa love life.”

“Hindi ako naniniwala sa swerte pero sa perfect timing... perfect timing sa lahat ng bagay,” Rachelle said.

When asked if she’ll pick a possible stint in hit musical Miss Siagon over romance, the singer said: “Miss Siagon!” then jokingly added: “Baka andun (sa London) yung destiny ko.” (MNS)

Getting acting awards isn’t really the end goal for actor Paulo Avelino. What’s more important, he said, is to deliver compelling performances that viewers would always remember.

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On December 8, Manny Pacquiao will also be potentially celebrating a milestone in his life as he faces Juan Manuel Marquez in their fourth and most likely final meeting.

Manny Pacquiao’s fights, especially in the Filipino and Filipino American community often bring together friends and families for large festivities, which celebrate not only the match itself, but also the Filipino culture.

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Christmastime calls for angelic choirs and heartwarming voices, and “A Holly Jolly Christmas!” Holiday Concert on December 22 at the Alex Theatre delivers exactly that. The concert has been drawing interest due to the caliber of the artists and the diverse age range of the performers.

The evening promises to be perfect for the whole family. The reasonable ticket prices have been attracting families who want to do something they can enjoy together.

Some have also been purchasing tickets to give as gifts for their friends and family.

The talents range from jazz cats Mon David and Abe Lagrimas Jr, to pop singers Erwin Andaya and Annie Nepomuceno, to conductor Robert Shroder, classical tenor Pete Avendaño, Michael Zuñiga, plus the angelic Immaculate Heart of Mary Children’s Choir to the entertaining Harana Men’s Chorus.

Making a comeback to the Los Angeles stage is Lara Avengoza who spends most of her time in Orange County, playing Princess Jasmine in “Aladdin! A Musical Spectacular”. She had also been cast in “Little Shop of Horrors” and “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” all while pursuing Communications and Entertainment studies in Cal State Fullerton. In “A Holly Jolly Christmas!” Lara teams up again with Erwin Andaya, her costar in Ryan Cayabyab’s “Awit ng Buhay” presented at the Ford Amphitheatre last 2009.

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How bankruptcy can end your financial worries If you are facing the prospect of filing bankruptcy MINDING YOUR for the first time in your life, it could be a frightening FINANCES process. I bet you have a thousand questions going through your mind right now. Is bankruptcy the right thing to do or will it only make my situation worse?

Will I lose everything that I have? Will my credit ever recover? What will my family and friends think if they find out that I filed bankruptcy?

I think it is human nature to sometimes deny reality when things get difficult. Initially, you may believe that you can handle your financial problems

BY ATTY. RAY BULAON on your own without getting any help. Unfortunately, once you let your bills get behind, the problem quickly escalates and it becomes harder and harder to catch up with every month that goes by. This is a risky game to play especially when you’re falling behind on your mortgage or car payments since you’re now in danger of losing the roof over your head or your only reliable transportation to get to work. If you don’t find a quick solution, things can easily get ugly. What are you going to do

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Eventually, the collection calls start. Bill collectors will start calling you at work, at home and on your cell phone. They will also start flooding your mailbox with delinquent notices and registered letters. Of course, the interest charges begin to accumulate on your debts as well as late fees and penalties. If the amounts keep increasing, how will you ever get out of debt especially when creditors are not willing to work with you?

Creditors may be harassing you but keep in mind that they are simply trying to collect what you legitimately owe them (although I have to say that a lot of these collectors get pretty abusive with their intimidation tactics and this may be in violation of collection laws). If you are in this situation, you may feel like the walls are quickly closing in on you and you have no way out. You may be experiencing a lot of anxiety, fear and sleepless nights. Are you confused about what you should do to protect yourself, your family and everything you’ve worked so hard for?

How about putting the law to work for you? Filing bankruptcy can provide immediate debt relief, whether you’re eliminating debts you can no longer pay or simply reorganizing your finances so that you can pay your creditors slowly as you’re able.

The law says that once you file, creditors will no longer be able to even call you. This gives you the time you badly need to breathe, think and feel like a human being again.

How about a good night’s sleep for a change? If you are out of options, stop looking at bankruptcy as a “problem” when it could actually be the “solution” that you need to turn your life around.

Consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney who can explain to you how the bankruptcy laws may help you. And if bankruptcy is in fact your only way out of debt, don’t drag your feet in doing it once you’ve made the decision to file. Keep in mind that the sooner you consult with a bankruptcy attorney, the sooner you will also find out if there are alternatives to bankruptcy. It may be possible to avoid bankruptcy if you act soon enough before it becomes the ONLY option. Procrastination can only worsen your problems and you may find yourself having no choice but to file bankruptcy in order to deal with lawsuits, garnishments, bank account seizures or liens against your property.

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When the marital relationship sours to the point BARRISTER'S where one or both spouses believe that the marriage cannot be salvaged, three remedies are available to CORNER terminate or alter the marital status: dissolution, nullity, and legal separation.

Under Family Code Sec. 2300, dissolution of marriage can be attained and the “single” status of spouses restored by 1) death of one of the spouses 2) a judgment of dissolution or 3) a judgment of nullity of marriage.

With a dissolution action, there is no issue as to whether a valid marriage exists. The objective in a dissolution action is to terminate the marital status.

BY KENNETH REYES Conversely, with an action for nullity, the issue is & DARRICK TAN whether or not the marital status ever existed (i.e. whether there was a valid marriage at all). With regard to dissolution, community property is divided equally. With an invalid marriage, although no community property rights exist per se, property acquired during the void or voidable marriage, which would have been community property if not for the impediment to a valid marriage, may be considered “quasi-community” property and divided under the same rules as community property. One has a interest in “quasi-community” property only if there existed a good faith belief that the marriage was valid. (Family Code Sec. 2251).

Alternatively, through legal separation, marital rights and financial responsibilities can be adjudicated without dissolving the marriage. A judgment of legal separation does not terminate marital status. Legal separation may be a viable alternative for persons who, for some reason or another, would like to continue marital status, but would like adjudication of financial issues with his or her spouse. Typical reasons for choosing legal separation over dissolution include to retain eligibility for insurance benefits and to be in accordance with one’s religious beliefs. Like dissolution, an action for legal separation conclusively determines each spouse’s property rights and financial responsibilities to each other, including determination of support and division of the community estate. Once the judgment for legal separation is entered, the parties acquire no more community property and no obligations are imposed on either spouse except for those obligations as set forth in the judgment. Unlike dissolution, the marriage bond remains intact and neither spouse can remarry until the existing marriage is dissolved either by death or judgment.

Residency requirements vary for dissolution, nullity, and legal separation. The foregoing is merely an overview of the various options for terminating or altering marital status, and accordingly, it is advised that you consult with an experienced attorney to further explore which of the above options is best to pursue.

Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you.

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Deportation orders and voluntary departure Aliens in removal proto remain in the United IMMIGRATION ceedings are faced with States while the Circuit the very real possibility Court of Appeals petiSOLUTIONS of being deported from tion is pending, the alien the United States. Durmust file a motion to stay ing the course of those removal which may or proceedings, the nonmay not be granted. citizen may request relief The filing of the petiin the form of adjustment tion for review with the of status, cancellation of Court of Appeals nulliremoval, asylum, waivfies the grant of voluners from removal or varitary departure. So does

BY ATTY. ROBERT L. REEVES ous combinations of the the filing of a motion to AND NANCY E. MILLER same. Sometimes, the reopen (which is somealien is not eligible for times appropriate if the any of those forms of relief. Sometimes, alien becomes eligible for a new form of the alien is statutorily eligible for relief relief). The nullification results in the alien but the facts do not make a strong case. having an order of removal.

Either the immigration judge or the alien’s If the alien fails to depart the United attorney will discuss the possibility of tak- States during the period of voluntary deing voluntary departure in order to avoid a parture, the order automatically becomes deportation order. The question the alien an order of removal. No one has to go back faces is whether s/he should take voluntary into court to get a new order. The judge departure. Many issues must be considered does not need to issue any additional order. in order to make an informed decision in This is important for several reasons. An this matter. alien with a removal order is ineligible to The maximum amount of time that apply for adjustment of status, change of an immigration judge can give an alien status or cancellation of removal for ten to voluntarily depart the United States is years from the entry of the final order of 120 days. This amount is only available at removal (i.e. the unappealed decision from the beginning of proceedings (with a few the judge or the decision from the Board). exceptions). In addition, the granting of Additionally, an alien who was granted that amount of time requires that the alien voluntary departure and failed to leave durwaive all rights to appeal. If the alien ac- ing the requisite time is barred from relief cepts this form of voluntary departure, he for a period of ten years for having failed or she should plan on leaving the United to depart during the voluntary departure States in less than 119 days from the date period. These periods run concurrently of the order. (together).

If the alien elects to pursue other relief If the alien leaves on his own after the in the hearing on the merits and that relief is period of voluntary departure has run, he is denied, the maximum amount of voluntary considered to have self-deported. He does departure time the immigration judge can not escape the negative consequences of give is 60 days. The alien may pursue an failing to leave on time. He still incurs the appeal of the denial of the other relief and ten year bar that a removal order carries. is entitled to remain in the United States He may be able to obtain a waiver of that during the pendency of that appeal. While bar and return to the United States in less the matter is on appeal before the Board of than ten years if he can show sufficient Immigration Appeals (Board), the 60 day hardship. It is a difficult standard to meet. clock is stopped. However, it begins to Whether he leaves on time or after the run the day the Board dismisses the appeal. expiration of the voluntary departure time At that point, the alien may want to period, he faces serious problems that will continue appealing the case by filing a peti- affect his ability to return to the United tion for review with the U.S. Court of Ap- States. If he has been in unlawful status in peals. Filing the petition for review does the United States for a period of one year not prevent removal. In order to be able or more, once he leaves the United States,

Can debtor compel bank to foreclose Why would a debtor last 3 years? The realtor want to compel bank to named “Honest Abe” BANKRUPTCY foreclose on his house? who is now nowhere to Recently, the LA times be found. This reminds ran a story about a man me of my client whose who filed for Chapter house was “purchased” 7 bankruptcy in 2009. by a man in Riverside He had purchased a who paid another realcondo loft in little Totor the purchase price. A kyo in downtown LA for grant deed bearing the $670,000 with no monsignature of my client

BY ATTY. ey down. His monthly transferring his house LAWRENCE YANG mortgage payment was to the purchaser and no$3,000. Due to a reductarized was recorded. tion in income, he could not pay the mort- My client had no idea that his house was gage and decided to get a fresh start without “sold” until the treasurer’s office stopped debt so he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy sending him his real estate tax bill. It turned in 2009 and walked away from the condo. out that my client’s signature, as well as Several months ago, he and his wife saw the notary’s signature; on the grant deed that the lights were on in the condo that was forged. they thought they used to own. They A debtor would want to compel bank also found out that the bank had not yet to foreclose on his house because as long foreclosed after 3 years and that they still debtor owns the house, the real estate owned the condo. So, they knocked on the taxes continue to accrue in his name, and door of their condo to find out who was liv- the HOA fees continue to accrue in his ing in their condo. A man opened the door name. The City might also cite him for and said that he had been renting the condo not maintaining his backyard. Once the for the last 3 years. Apparently, the tenant house is foreclosed, both real estate taxes had leased the unit from a realtor who and HOA fees stop accruing in his name. said the unit was for rent. And guess who So, if you think bank will not foreclose for See YANG, page 34 the rent payments were going to for the

he incurs a ten year bar from returning. In order to apply for an immigrant visa waiver for overstaying, he must show that his U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident parent or spouse would suffer extreme hardship if he were not permitted to return. Children are not qualifying relatives for purposes of this waiver. (If he has been in unlawful status for more than six months but less than one year and leaves under court-ordered voluntary departure, he does not incur the three year bar. If he incurs the ten year bar and returns illegally, he incurs a lifetime bar and he must be outside the US for a period of 10 years before he can even apply for a waiver.)

Since the alien who has one year or more of unlawful presence and leaves on time under voluntary departure incurs the same ten year bar as the alien who is forceably removed by the government, the alien may well wonder what the advantage is of accepting voluntary departure. As a practical matter, it is almost impossible to obtain a new nonimmigrant visa after accepting voluntary departure and, therefore, for most people, voluntary departure is a lifetime bar. No one should accept voluntary departure without a clear understanding of how they will be able to return to the U.S. in the future. Before anyone accepts voluntary departure, he should thoroughly discuss the matter with an experienced immigration lawyer.

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You can’t hear enough about the fact that mortMORTGAGE UPDATE gage rates are at record lows! It’s absolutely true, I have been in the mortgage and RE business for over 25 years and when I started everyone was refinancing out of a 12% rate to a 9% rate back in the later 80’s.

Here we are in the low 3’s and even 2% range for 15 years and what is there to be sad about. If you are a homeowner able to refinance your 4% rate down to the low 3’s you should be scrambling to find a good lender.

For first time buyers this is the greatest time to lock in to a low fixed rate mortgage for the next 10BY KEN GO 20 years and enjoy of mortgage payment possibly lower than renting a house.

The recent Fed action of purchasing $40 billion per month in mortgage-backed securities resulted in lowering interest rates even further to interest rate levels never before seen.

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A 30 year mortgage rate could be found in February 2011 at around 5.25 percent.

Today, that same loan is about 3.25 percent, or a 2.00 percent drop. What does that mean?

Lower Rates Equal More Buying Power First, it lowers your mortgage payment. That’s obvious but let’s take a close look at the impact of a rate that is 2.00 percent lower. On a $300,000 30 year mortgage, a 5.25 percent rate results in a $1,656 per month payment. A 3.25 percent rate drops the payment to $1,305 per month, or a savings of $351. That’s huge.

Now this has another good side to it, if you can only qualify for a $1656 payment and a $300,000.00 mortgage amount. Now you can actually qualify for a $375,000.00 mortgage balance. A 25% increase in allowable money you can borrow just because the rates are lower now. AMAZING. Sellers should really consider to sell now and move up to a bigger and better home.

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Lenders used debt-to-income ratios during the loan approval process and a standard debt ratio is max at around 45 percent. That is typical for conventional financing an FHA government loan will sometime go up to about a 50% Debt to Income ratio. Lets go thru the arithmetic and see if you can self qualify to find out how much you can afford: For FHA Financing : Example : Gross income: $ 7000.00 ( usually need 2 years of steady income in same line of wk ) Minimal payment on all credit card and installment debts : $500/mo.

Savings for a down payment : $ 20,000.00 +/- ( FHA allows all the down pay to be gifted) Estimated total monthly pmt @ 3.25% rate = $ 2,600.00 Minimum Fico Score required : 640 In most areas that is about the rent for a 3-4 bedroom house but with these qualification you can actually buy the house yourself, take the tax benefits and enjoy the almost guaranteed appreciation the next 8-10 years and build your wealth.

Take a look around at the differences between homes in your area selling for $317,500 and ones selling for $402,000. See a difference? Of course you do. That’s the power of interest rates. They do make a difference. And if you’re thinking of buying a home right now, these low rates should convince you that now is the time to buy. Quit thinking and start looking.

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US jobless rate drops but crisis continues WASHINGTON, Dec 7, 2012 (AFP) – The US unemployment rate slipped to a December 2008 low in November but the job market remains stuck in a grinding crisis, government data released Friday shows.

The Labor Department’s monthly jobs report was better than expected, with the jobless rate dropping to 7.7 percent from 7.9 percent in October and job growth picking up.

But the decline in the jobless rate was mainly due to people leaving the workforce, the department said.

And the improvement in job growth – the economy added 146,000 jobs – came after the department downwardly revised October’s initial estimate of 171,000, to 138,000.

The department also cut the September jobs number, slicing 49,000 jobs in total from the two months’ gain.

“The November payroll gain was in line with the current trend and suggests the labor market has shown no sizable change in conditions over the last 11 months,” Briefing.com analysts said.

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a long time, you might as well just stay in the house rent free instead of walking away from it. If you walk away from the house, an “Honest Abe” realtor will take over your house and rent it out and collect and pocket rent that should be going to you.

Or, instead of staying in the house yourself for free, you might as well be the landlord and rent it out to a tenant who will pay you rent since you still own the house.

In Re Moore v. BAC Home Loans, the Chapter 13 debtor’s confirmed plan called for the surrender of his home to Bank of America, which held the mortgage. The bank did not object to the debtor’s plan, and subsequently was granted stay relief. Ten months after the plan was confirmed, and nine months after relief from the automatic stay was granted, Bank of America had yet to foreclose. The debtor filed an adversary proceeding alleging that Bank of America was in contempt of the confirmation order.

The debtor sought actual damages for expenses related to a citation for violation of the local housing code as well as punitive damages of $250,000, attorney fees and expenses. In addition, the debtor asked the

bankruptcy court to transfer the property out of his name.

The court granted Bank of America’s motion for summary judgment, finding that the confirmation order did not compel the bank to foreclose upon the surrendered property. “Under the terms of a traditional security deed, the grantee holds title only for the collection of his debt,…Because the debtor remains the equitable owner of the property, I find, he is not divested of his ownership obligations until the actual foreclosure occurs or until the lender takes affirmative steps of ownership.” the court said.

Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been in law practice for thirty years.

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Automatic American citizenship for certain children of citizens (Paul Choi is an immigration attorney and profesCHOIce sor of law located at 16000 Ventura Blvd. Ste 1201, IMMIGRATION CORNER Encino, CA. 91436. Atty Choi will answer all questions regarding immigration and naturalization for free. Address questions to pchoi@pchoilaw.com or telephone 818 714-2226. Atty Choi is pleased to announce that his administrator is Philip Abramowitz .)

Question: I am a naturalized U.S. citizen. I just petitioned my wife and three children to immigrate from the Philippines this year. My wife and children are expected to come here in February. My children

BY ATTY. are 10, 12, and 15. How soon after they arrive here PAUL CHOI can they file for U.S. citizenship? How about my wife? When can she become an American citizen?

Answer: Ordinarily, if you have lawful permanent residence in the U.S., you must wait five years before you can file for naturalization as a U.S. citizen. However, you case presents two striking examples of common exceptions to the five year residence rule.

First, your wife can file for U.S. citizenship after only three years of residing in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident. This is because, as a spouse of a U.S. citizen, she can avail herself of the special rule that reduces the permanent residency and physical presence requirement from 5 years to 3 years. In fact, she can file three months earlier than the three year period, meaning that she can file for naturalization as the spouse of a U.S. citizen in only 33 Your children are even luckier than your wife. After you have obtained your US citizenship in certain instances your non-citizen children also become citizens automatically. No petition or application for naturalization is necessary. This is called “derivative” citizenship. The child is called a “derivative.”

To qualify your child just must present his or her birth certificate to prove that he is your child and his greencard to prove that he is a lawful permanent resident. He can file an application with the USCIS for a certificate of citizenship on form N-600, but this requires a large filing fee and months of waiting and an interview so it is not the easiest or fastest way.

Your children instead can simply apply for a U.S. passport the day that they arrive in the U.S. If they present their proof of birth, proof dad is a citizen and is married to mom, and proof that they are lawful permanent residents, they will receive U.S. passports in a very short period of time. These passports serve as proof that they are Americans and, of course, they can use the passports in the future for identification and for travel abroad and to petition for permanent residents other persons such as their future spouses if they should marry a foreign resident.

Minor children of citizens become Americans automatically if: 1. The child is under 18 years old when they obtain permanent residence and when a paret becomes a citizen of the U.S. (It does not matter how old the child is now when he applies for a U.S. passport as long as he was under 18 when he immigrated and when

his parent became naturalized.).

2. The child is not married.

3. The child is a legal permanent resident of the U.S. (has a green card) 4. At least one of the parents is a naturalized U.S. citizen. If that parent is the father, the father must prove that he “legitimated” the child under the laws of his residence..

5. The citizen parent is the biological parent of the child or has legally adopted the child. A step-parent relationship is not enough for citizenship.

Obtaining U.S. citizenship as a derivative citizen confers the same type of citizenship as naturalization and it is faster and much cheaper. A U.S. passport application costs about $100 whereas an application for naturalization costs $680. Once citizenship is obtained derivatively it does not expire.

If you believe that your parents are naturalized American citizens and you are a minor, you may be eligible for citizenship. It is best to contact an experience immigration attorney to find out if you are eligible..

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NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS – Nissan Division posted sales of 84,300 units, up 9.8 percent from last November’s 76,754 units, making it Nissan’s best November ever.

– Pathfinder SUV sales rose 249.5 percent to 8,097 units, led by the all-new 2013 Pathfinderthat went on Pancho Maraña of Buena Park Nissan sale in November.

– The all-electric Nissan LEAF recorded strong sales of 1,539 units in November, up 129percent from the prior year at 672 units.

– Rogue crossover sales hit a new November record at 12,662 units, an increase of 16.8percent versus year-ago sales of 10,845.

– Altima sales remained strong in November at 20,305 units, with year-to-date deliveries up14.8 percent over its 2011 total.

“Nissan’s significant portfolio refresh of five new models in 15 months is showing results with thenew Pathfinder driving sales of the model up nearly 250 percent,” said Al Castignetti, vicepresident, Nissan Division.

“November was also a fantastic month for Infiniti, with sales of each of our crossovers and sportutility vehicles showing an increase and contributing to the best November since we started sales in 1989,” said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Americas. “We expect showroom traffic to remain strong through the holiday gift-giving season, as our Winter Limited Engagement Event continues through January 2.”

NOTE: To ensure consistency in global sales reporting, Nissan North America calculates monthlyvariances on a straight-percentage basis, unadjusted for the number of selling days. November had 25 selling days both in 2012 and 2011.

Meanwhile, one of the leading Nissan dealerships in Southern California happens to have a Filipino sales person in the name of Pancho Maraña. Here at Buena Park Nissan located at at 6501 Auto Center Drive, Buena Park, CA 90621, our kababayan Pancho Maraña who is more than just a person who helps you get a new car, he’s a person of integrity since driving is a vehicle is not just a transportation.

For Pancho, it’s a way of life and that you need to be safe in getting to your destination in the most fuel efficient and comfortable way.

Pancho said that in most cases, car shoppers who have less than perfect credit rating experience tough times with financing.

“Car financing can be an exercise in frustration for who have bad credits. Some banks and other financing institutions treat people like numbers when they see derogatory marks on their credit reports.

Said Pancho: “Car financing does not have to be a painful process of rejection and humiliation. At Buena Park Nissan, we approach every customer with a cheerful, can-do attitude, and we treat everyone with respect and utmost courtesy.”

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CHICAGO, Dec 3, 2012 (AFP) - US auto sales posted their fastest clip since January 2008 amid an improving economic outlook and demand for replacement vehicles following the devastating Hurricane Sandy.

Total industry sales in November were up 15 percent from a year earlier and came in at an adjusted, annualized rate of 15.5 million vehicles, according to Autodata.

Honda led the pack with a 39 percent gain that drove its best ever November results.

Rivals Chrysler, Ford and GM managed to post their best Novembers in years with more modest but still solid growth.

Still, some expressed concerns the auto industry’s strong recovery from the financial crisis of late 2008 could be hampered by the looming ‘fiscal cliff’ with Washington at a political impasse over addressing the budget deficit.

“Exactly how much growth we can expect next year will depend in part on how Congress and the president resolve the fiscal cliff issue,” GM sales chief Kurt McNeil said in a conference call.

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Honda exports from U.S. hit 1 million vehicles CHICAGO, Dec 5, 2012 (AFP) – Honda’s exports from its U.S. plants reached a million vehicles Wednesday as the Japanese automaker works to become a net exporters of automobiles from North America within the next two years.

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It began exporting vehicles and components from the US in 1987 and has since racked up $22 billion in export sales.

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

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The increase will allow Honda to cut its import of Japanese-made vehicles to just 10 percent of US sales by 2014.

Honda has also exported 2.5 million power equipment and sports products, like lawn mowers and off-road vehicles, produced in its US plants.

Honda established its sales operations in the United States in 1959 and now employs 26,000 people in its manufacturing, research and development and sales operations.

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Daimler says Mercedes-Benz on track for record 2012 FRANKFURT, Dec 05, 2012 (AFP) – German automaker Daimler said on Wednesday that its Mercedes-Benz division is on target for its bestever year in 2012 after achieving record sales in November.

“This past month Mercedes-Benz sold more vehicles than ever before in the month of November. With sales of 120,346 units, the previous year’s record was topped by 5.7 percent,” Daimler said in a statement.

Since January, Mercedes-Benz had delivered a total of 1.195 million passenger cars worldwide – an increase of 5.1 percent – which was also a new record, the carmaker said.

“In November we posted a new sales record again. Shortly before the end of the year we thus continue on course to making 2012 the biggestselling year in company history so far,” boasted Raymond Orosa of Mercedes-Benz of Mercedes-Benz sales and marketing chief, Encino Joachim Schmidt.

While sales in western Europe advanced by a modest 1.0 percent in the 11-month period, the carmaker sold 11.4 percent more cars in the Americas and 6.6 percent more in the Asia-Pacific region.

Meanwhile, the readers of “Auto Zeitung” magazine have voted the Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster the best cabriolet with a price of more than 30,000 euros and have chosen the coupé version the best super sports car. This means both cars repeated their victories from last year. Mercedes-Benz also won the Quality Trophy 2012, which was awarded for best quality and dependability. The award ceremony was held last night in front of an audience of prominent figures.

More than 110,000 “Auto Zeitung” readers participated in the 25th poll to rank the best cars of the year and again put the Mercedes-Benz SLS on top of the winner podium twice. This was the fourth consecutive victory for the gullwing coupé in the super sports car category.

The SLS Roadster won for the second time in the segment of cabriolets with a price of more than 30,000 euros. The super sports car owes the double victory to its unique high-tech combination of aluminium body, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front mid-engine producing 420 kW (571 hp) of power, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and agile sports suspension with aluminium double wishbone axles. The SLS AMG Coupé and Roadster score further points in their favour with their fascinating styling reminiscent of the legendary 300 SL of the 1950s.

Mercedes-Benz also won the Quality Trophy 2012. This prize is awarded jointly by “Auto Zeitung” magazine and the Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung (GTÜ or Association for Technical Inspection) for best quality and dependability. This top-class award is based on the results of some eight million general technical inspections conducted by GTÜ, the findings from the “Auto Zeitung” quality and service report and the readers’ responses that reflect their personal practical experiences.

As far as any Mercedes-Benz is concerned, you’ll always get the best deals at the Mercedes-Benz of Encino because of our kababayans led by Raymond Orosa, Internet Manager of Mercedes-Benz of Encino. Having been working with Mercedes-Benz cars for over three years, the highly experienced Raymond says Mercedes-Benz of Encino is one of the best dealerships he’s ever worked with.

“We have the best team here,” Raymond says.

“Everyone is very friendly, extremely professional and here to help you with whatever you need.”

Raymond also shares that the popular dealership gets plenty of Filipino customers.

“We get lots of Filipino nurses, doctor’s assistants and the like,” Raymond says.

“Filipinos are great customers. They’re very quiet, easy to work with and they come out with great MercedesBenz cars.”

The key to the dealership’s success with their clientele is the quality of their customer service and the long lasting relationships the dealership forms with their customers.

“We’re not the typical car salespeople here,” Raymond stresses.

“We’re friendly and definitely not pushy.

In fact, the sale starts after the person buys the car – the car is secondary to the service we are really dedicated to giving them even after they buy the car.”

It is this great ongoing relationship with their customers that has made Mercedes-Benz of Encino highly popular within the Filipino community, and what keeps the positive referrals coming to Raymond.

“I take care of them,” Raymond says, referring to his customers. “Even when they refer me, I make sure to give them something back.”

Raymond also shares that Mercedes-Benz of Encino has an amazing selection that cannot be beat. For example, their C Class cars alone have over 100 colors available! The dealership has three locations just to house all of their available cars, and the dealership itself is a seven story building.

“We have enough inventory to last us a long time,” Raymond laughs.

“Some people think it’s impossible to own a Mercedes-Benz but that’s not true,” Raymond stresses. “We’re here to help put you in the car of your dreams.

“Just point out which car you want to drive and I’ll give you the best available deal on it.”

So what are you waiting for? Visit your kababayan Raymond Orosa, who speaks Tagalog, at Mercedes-Benz of Encino located at 16721 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436. Give Raymond a call toll Free at 888.898.8996 today.

Enjoying winter to the full With the right equipment, winter need not be quite so daunting for drivers. Quite the contrary in fact – in a vehicle fitted with good tires and the appropriate accessories, you can relax and start to enjoy the joys of winter and a variety of winter sports. And to help you on your way, Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH and Mercedes-Benz sales partners offer a whole host of appropriate, tailor-made equipment for drivers of all of the company’s vehicles.

Helping you to reach your destination: when the going gets really tough in winter, snow chains are often the only thing that can keep you on the move.

And the fear which fitting these aids to traction once held for drivers has now long gone: fitted in just a few easy steps, chains can also enable you to tackle steep, snow-covered slopes.

The Mercedes-Benz range includes appropriate solutions for all models dating back to the 1980s.

Safely getting to grips with the cold season: they are called winter tires – but in fact they should be called cold tires.

This is because as soon as the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, the rubber compounds used in winter tires provide better grip than summer tires.

Furthermore, an increasing number of countries are making the use of winter tires compulsory.

Mercedes-Benz partners offer a range of complete winter wheels specially designed for different vehicle models. They are also able to take care of fitting as well as storage of wheels.

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All aboard: whether you are into skiing, sledging or snowboarding, with roof racks and roof boxes individually tailored to fit all models you can transport all of your sports equipment safely and conveniently to your destination. All of the roof transport solutions are based on the roof carriers from the Alustyle series.

Neat solutions: glistening snow and brilliant sunshine – this is the perfect winter’s day.

But in between, filthy weather including slush or drizzle is often the order of the day. It is precisely in such adverse conditions that the genuine accessories from Mercedes-Benz are able to protect drivers and their vehicles against the dirt. And there are also storage systems to help maintain order in the boot.

Reaching the slopes quicker: getting you to your winter sports venue via the shortest route while avoiding traffic jams is something that advanced telematics solutions are able to offer.

They are available for retrofitting to a number of Mercedes-Benz model series.

And entertainment systems for the rear help to ensure that the kids enjoy the journey from the word go too.

For fashion-conscious après-ski fans: well-equipped both for the bitter cold and fun-packed mulled wine parties – the Mercedes-Benz Collection offers a variety of clothing and accessories for both men and women which are not only functional but also chic.

Mastering snow and ice with the confidence of a pro: black ice, emergency braking or sudden evasive maneuvers on slippery surfaces – in critical situations in the winter it is crucial to keep a cool head and remain in full control of the vehicle.

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It’s another big month for Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Sales in November CYPRESS, Calif., Dec 03 – Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported November sales of the Outlander Sport were up 34.2 percent compared to November 2011.

Outlander Sport sales were 1,520 for the month, the fourth highest monthly total this year for sales of the fuel-efficient CUV, now manufactured in Normal, Illinois.

Year-to-date, Outlander Sport sales are up 9.5 percent compared to the same period a year ago.

“We are encouraged at the consistent sales performance of the Outlander Sport, our top seller in the U.S,” said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. “It bodes well for our next generation 2014 Outlander, which we unveiled to the U.S. media last week.”

That announcement came at the Los Angeles Auto Show, where MMNA also said it is bringing a Limited Edition version of the 2013 Outlander Sport to market to commemorate Mitsubishi’s arrival in America 30 years ago. The Limited Edition will feature dynamic enhancements of the exterior and interior of the vehicle, as well as enhanced engine performance.

Lancer sales were up 16.3 percent for the month, and Lancer Evolution sales improved 9.1 percent.

Overall Mitsubishi sales were 3,574 units, down 4.3 percent compared to November 2011. That total however

New Puente Hills Mitsubishi Floor Manager Hanzel Fraguere (left), and Sales & Leasing personnel Alex Jacinto and Jovi Manalang (right) is impacted by models that ended their production in 2011. ing Outlander Sport Limited Edition compact crossover Total sales of models currently in production were up more that commemorates the 30th anniversary of Mitsubishi than 16 percent for the month compared to last November. Motors entering the North American marketplace.

Mitsubishi showcased a pair of dynamic new product Advanced Technology, Upscale Trim Highlight Allofferings at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show: the all-new New 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover and the sharp-lookWith its sleek new interior/exterior design direction, high-quality cabin materials, and reduced fuel consumption, the all-new 2014 Outlander is an affordably-priced crossover that is an ideal vehicle for the cost-conConnecting you with quality and value! science automotive consumer.

Mitsubishi designers and engineers have given the 2014 Outlander a fresh new contemporary face that is both appealing and functional with reduced aerodynamic drag.

Further aiding fuel economy is a lightweight body that tips the scales approximately 200 pounds less than that of the outgoing Outlander – all while providing a high level of collision safety and structural rigidity through use of high-tensile steel.

The 2014 Outlander’s new interior design emphasizes ergonomics, aesthetics, comfort and quality.

From the new soft-touch instrument panel to the eye-catching gloss black center waterfall to the lovely wood grain trim, the interior of this handsome crossover exudes opulence.

Thanks to a re-engineered version of the Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) system with continuously-variable valve lift, the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine combined with a FINANCING continuously-variable transmission (CVT) ED TE AN AR will deliver fuel economy that will place GU the all-new Outlander among the most fuel-efficient vehicles in the 7-passenger as standard in the CUV segment.

In addition to the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander’s long list of welcome standard amenities, available features include a next-generation navigation system, a state-of-the-art 710-watt Rockford-Fosgate sound system, a power tailgate activated from the driver’s seat or by the keyless entry remote fob, and advanced safety systems.

For more information about the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, please visit our kababayans Alex Jacinto or Jovi Manalang and as mentioned the dealership’s new Floor Manager Hanzel Fraguere at Puente Hills Mitsubishi where they can guide you in learning more about the Mitsubishi Outlander or any other Mitsubishi for that matter, a ton of which are ready for purchase and are just awaiting new car owners.

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SPORTS M Lhuillier Philippines in the corner of Pacquiao December is here and the yuletide season is in full swing.

Presents will just have to wait for people grow more excited in anticipation of the longstanding match between a true blooded Filipino World Boxing Champion and Mexican professional boxer Juan Manuel Marquez on Dec 8 2012.

Boboy Fernandez “grimaces” in pain as he gets a left hook on the ribs from his ward, Pambansang Kamao Manny Pacquiao, at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California, as Pacquiao coach Freddie Roach (leftmost) looks and “sympathizes” with Fernandez, days before the Pacquaio-Juan Manuel Marquez IV at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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M Lhuillier Philippines will live thru anything after surviving a left hook punch from the “Pambansang Kamao” Manny Pacquiao. A nail biting image of PACMAN and his Filipino Personal Trainor, Boboy Fernandez at the Wild Card Gym reveals the essence of a true Filipino spirit as Mr. Fernandez receives a powerful blow wearing the Tulay ng Pilipino’s official shirt.

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(AFP) Manny Pacquiao says Juan Manuel Marquez won’t be able to out run him because he plans to fight at a faster pace when the two veteran boxers clash for the fourth time on December 8 in Las Vegas.

“He is a good counter-puncher,” Pacquiao said of Marquez. “He is very patient and sits back and waits for action.

“If I waited for him to throw the punches first, the fight would be boring. That’s why I have always been the one to make the fight between us.”

Pacquiao, a former eight division world champion, is making big changes to both his preparations and his sparring for the non-title fight at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

“I will try not to fight as slow at the end of this fight as I did in the last three fights,” Pacquiao said. “That is my focus now. I want to finish stronger in this fight.”

The 33-year-old Pacquiao defeated Marquez in a majority decision last year – a third gut-wrenching result for Marquez against his Filipino foe.

In the build-up to that fight, Marquez had taunted Pacquiao with claims that he was the true winner of their first two bouts—a 2004 draw and a 2008 rematch.

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach said they are looking at ways to break through Marquez’s skilled defence.

“We have a tough fight ahead of us,” Roach said. “We know that Marquez is a great counter puncher. We are working on things to defeat that counter-puncher style.

“Manny is looking great in training. I like what I see. He is where I want him to be right now. His focus is where it has not been for some time. He is very focused for this fight and I think it’s going to be the best fight yet.

“The thing is Marquez fought the fight at a slow pace the last time. We plan to fight the fight at a much faster pace this time like we did in the first fight in the early rounds.

That’s where we had the most success.

“Going by all the tapes we have watched, we do our best when we are more aggressive. More hand speed. We are going to use a lot of that.”

Pacquiao says if the opportunity for a knockout is there he will go for it.

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