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North Korea rocket ‘provocative’: PHL, US

U.S. Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel Locklear III (left) and the Philippines’ Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Jessie Dellosa review honor guards during a welcoming ceremony at the Armed Forces of the Philippines general headquarters in Quezon City, Metro Manila December 13, 2012. Locklear told reporters in Manila that there will be more training exercises and disaster relief operations between the U.S. and the Philippines as part of their mutual defense treaty.(MNS photo)

MANILA, Dec 13, 2012 (AFP) – Long-time allies the United States and the Philippines on Thursday blasted North Korea’s “provocative” rocket launch as a threat to regional security and pledged to strengthen their military ties. In a statement following bilateral talks attended by top diplomats and security officials, the two countries vowed to boost cooperation in the wake of Pyongyang’s move. They agreed to bolster joint efforts relating to maritime security, disaster response, law enforcement and cyber-security, and non-proliferation (of nuclear weapons), the statement said. See ROCKET, page 7

Typhoon death toll tops 900 MANILA, Dec 13, 2012 (AFP) – The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has climbed above 900, with hundreds still missing, the government said Thursday. Typhoon “Pablo” (International Code Name: Bopha) killed 902 people mostly on the southern island of Mindanao, where floods and landslides caused major damage in nearly 2,000 villages on December 4, the civil defence office said. A total of 615 people remain See DEATH TOLL, page 7

Members of the Philippine Navy arrange donated caskets which will be sent to the victims of Typhoon Pablo onto a ship docked at the Navy base in Cavite City. (MNS photo)

Bishop blames Aquino as RH bill hurdles 2nd reading

President Benigno S. Aquino III listens intently to issues being raised by Aurora Ecozone-affected farmers, fisherfolks, indigenous peoples, and their supporters during a meeting held at the Ateneo de Manila University on Tuesday (December 11). (MNS photo)

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MANILA, Dec 13 (Mabuhay) – A Catholic bishop on Thursday blamed President Benigno Aquino III for supposedly pressuring some members of the House of Representatives to vote for the controversial reproductive health bill. House Bill 4244 moved a step closer to passage after the lawmakers, voting 113-104, approved it on second reading. See RH BILL, page 7

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Press Photographers of the Philippines longtime member Linglong Ortiz posted this series of photos on his Facebook page, which the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines alleged shows Manny Pacquiao’s team, Michael Koncz and Buboy Fernandez, attacking photographer Al Bello after the fighter’s knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez last Dec. 8 in Las Vegas. The NUJP said that Bello, who works for Getty Images, “rushed out of the ring moments after the fight to avoid a physical altercation with Koncz and Fernandez, who were angry at him for continuing to take photos of a knocked out Pacquiao.” Story on page 5.

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US Senate confirms first Fil-Am federal judge By Nimfa U. Rueda

LOS ANGELES – The Filipino-American community is celebrating another milestone: The United States Senate confirmation of the first Fil-Am to serve as Article III federal judge. By a 91-0 vote Thursday (Friday in Manila), the United States Senate confirmed trial lawyer Lorna Schofield, who was nominated by US President Barack Obama and Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York in April, as a federal district court judge for the Southern District of New York. Article III judges are nominated by the President, confirmed by the Senate and appointed to lifetime tenure. Schofield, 56, is the daughter of a Filipino woman who immigrated to the United States during the post-World War II reconstruction of the Philippines. She grew up in a blue-collar community in the US Midwest, where she earned a full scholarship for her undergraduate education at Indiana University. She doublemajored in German and English, graduating magna cum laude in 1977. Schofield went to New York University (NYU) Law School, where she was a Pomeroy scholar and became editor of the NYU Law Review. She worked at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP as a litigation partner for nearly 20 years. In 1991, she became the firm’s first minority partner. Schofield shares a place in history with Judge Alfred Laureta, a Filipino-American who served as judge for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands from 1978 to 1988. Although technically federal judges, those appointed to the District of Northern Mariana Islands are not lifetime tenure Article III judges but 10-year-term judges under Article I of the US Constitution, according to the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (Capac). Capac joined various Fil-Am groups in lauding the

confirmation of Schofield. “Ms. Schofield’s confirmation by the Senate is a historic moment not only for our community but [also] for the entire nation,” National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) national chair Ed Navarra said in a statement. “Given that Asian Americans are significantly underrepresented in the federal judiciary, Ms. Schofield’s addition [to the bench] will greatly enhance the judiciary’s diversity,” he said. “We need more role models like Judge Schofield to inspire our young people to aspire for public service,” said Gloria T. Caoile, a former White House commissioner. “[The United States Senate’s] laudable action is a demonstration of their continued commitment to nominate well-qualified and diverse candidates to the federal bench,” said Rozita Lee, former NaFFAA national vice chair and a member of the White House Commission on Asian Pacific American Islanders. “We are elated with her confirmation and our community is very proud to see a Filipino-American achieve this honor and distinction,” Lee said. KAYA national cochair Jason T. Lagria said Schofield’s confirmation was “an inspirational story that shows there is no limit to what our community can achieve through perseverance and hard work.” Lagria said the New York metropolitan area had the fourth largest Filipino-American population in the United States, “so it is encouraging to see our judiciary reflect the population it serves.” “This is definitely a reflection of continued commitment from our country’s leadership,” said Ray Buenaventura, mayor of Daly City and honorary KAYA board adviser. “[Schofield] will be an inspiration for the legal profession, especially those from minority groups,” said lawyer

and community leader Arnedo Valera, executive director of the Washington-based Migrant Heritage Commission. “Our judiciary and the legal system as a whole is best served when the judges belonging to different ethnicities are recognized and appointed to the bench,” Valera said. Schofield also served as an assistant US attorney Lorna Schofield in the criminal division of the Southern District of New York. She became the first Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) to chair the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association. The National Law Journal named her one of the nation’s 50 most influential minority lawyers. Schofield and Judge Kiyo Matsumoto of the Eastern District of New York are the only judges of Asian descent to serve on the federal district courts of New York. “It heartens me to know that the judiciary, the branch of government dedicated to the interpretation of our most important cornerstone–the Constitution–is becoming more reflective of the dynamism and diversity of our nation,” said Congresswoman Judy Chu, Capac chair. Congressman Mike Honda, Capac chair emeritus, said Schofield’s confirmation is not only a victory for the people of New York and the nation as a whole but also a “giant step toward a more equitable representation of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders on the federal bench.” “Ms. Schofield has broken many barriers throughout her career, and today’s confirmation symbolizes a judiciary that better mirrors the nation it serves,” Honda said.

Sex scandal rocks Philippines’ Department of Justice MANILA, Dec 13 (Mabuhay) – Justice Secretary Leila de Lima on Thursday reminded public officials, especially those belonging to the Department of Justice (DOJ), to maintain “highest standards of integrity” in light of a sex video scandal involving government lawyers. The scandal involved a video clip showing a sexual tryst between an incumbent male prosecutor of the DOJ in Quezon City and a female lawyer who used to work for the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO). Authorities said the video was taken last year, when the two were still working for the PAO. The video was allegedly uploaded on the Internet by the prosecutor’s wife. The prosecutor had already filed a complaint against his wife for voyeurism, while the two government lawyers are being investigated for grave coercion, grave threats and violation of Republic Act 9262

or Violence Against Women and Children. “The central issue is the merit and fitness of a person to function as a public prosecutor,” De Lima told reporters in a text message. “That means living up to the highest standards of integrity.” De Lima said the sex video scandal demonstrated the “emergence of the use and abuse of technology.” She said the Quezon City Prosecutors’ Office has already inhibited from the case since the prosecutor used to work for it. The complaint has already been forwarded to the DOJ main office in Manila. A disbarment case has already been filed in connection with the sex video scandal. Reports have it that the woman in the video is already in the US. “Let’s just wait please for the outcome of that case,” De Lima appealed to the public. (MNS)

Church not conceding defeat in RH fight MANILA, Dec 13 (Mabuhay) – The Catholic Church in Manila is not giving up its fight against the enactment of a reproductive health law despite the RH bill’s approval on second reading at the House of Representatives. In a statement, Manila Archbishop Luis Cardinal Tagle said, “The vote in favor of the RH Bill in Congress is unfortunate and tragic. But we do not take it as a defeat of truth – for truth shall prevail, especially the truth about human life, marriage and the family.” “We will work harder to promote the sanctity of human life and of the human person, the integral education of the youth, the access of the poor to social and medical services, the preservation of the true meaning of marriage, and stewardship of creation. We call on all Filipinos to work towards healing, and journey together humbly and justly as children of God,” he added. Tagle lauded those who helped the Church campaign against the bill. “We thank and commend the Representatives of Congress, the Church people, organizations and citizens who worked hard and tirelessly in a variety of ways to expose the flaws of the RH bill, to form consciences and to contribute to the search for the common good. This vote leads us to further commit the Church, specifically the Archdiocese of Manila to the service of the poor, of the family, of women, of infants and children.” Tagle issued the statement Thursday morning before he left for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the General Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences. Voting 113-104 with three abstentions, the House of Representatives approved the RH Bill on second reading early Thursday. (MNS)

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NDRRMC: Damage from ‘Pablo’ balloons to P14-B MANILA, Dec 12 (Mabuhay) – The damage caused by Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) ballooned to P14.044 billion Wednesday, as additional reports of damage to agriculture and infrastructure continued to pour in, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. The NDRRMC said the damage caused by Pablo stood at P14,043,981,878.05, including P4,477,941,300 in infrastructure and P9,517,353,165.05 in agriculture, and P48,687,413 in private properties. In its 5 a.m. update, the NDRRMC also said the death toll remained at 740 while 890 remained missing. However, it said the number of injured rose to 1,947. Meanwhile, a report from radio dzBB said police and military have beefed up their forces in areas hit by Pablo to search for possible survivors. Even trainees and Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit members were tapped to help in the “massive” search efforts, radio dzBB’s Tuesday Niu reported Wednesday. The report said military trainees in Davao City, CAFGUs, and two police platoons from Cagayan de Oro were brought to Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental, two areas hit hardest by Pablo.

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Pacquiao camp accused of attacking photographer MANILA, Dec 13, 2012 (AFP) – A Philippine media union demanded Thursday that Manny Pacquiao punish two members of his camp after they allegedly assaulted a photographer moments after his brutal knockout in Las Vegas. Widely circulated photographs showed a man in a training suit lashing out with a leg from inside the ropes at a man with a camera below as a mob of people swarmed onto the ring. Captions accompanying the photograph identified the man in the training suit as

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Antipolo Bishop Gabriel Reyes, in an interview after the historic voting, blamed the president for allegedly influencing the decision of some lawmakers regarding the controversial measure. “Please don’t pressure. Leave the congressmen to decide for themselves. After all, that’s what PNoy said – conscience vote – but in fact it was not really conscience vote,” he said. Aquino recently met with the members of the lower house to appeal them to finally put the divisive measure to a vote. Some church leaders raised their eyebrows on this move, saying the president was using the pork barrel as leverage to entice lawmakers to vote for the bill. Reyes, along with other members of the Church hierarchy, stayed in the lower house gallery until before dawn Thursday to see the outcome of the voting. He said the lawmakers who voted in favor of the measure “will live to see the bad consequences of the bill.”

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Is Social Security part of disposable income in Chapter 13? Imagine that you are who wanted to have his BANKRUPTCY a Chapter 13 debtor. You cake and eat it too, like owe $100,000 of credit many of us. We want our card debt. You receive a entitlements and we do pension of $1,000, $1,500 not ever want to pay any from a part time job, and tax. This is America, the $1,500 from social seculand of the freeloaders. rity. You propose a plan The court found that the payment of $500 a month SSI payments should for 60 months which will have been included in pay 30% of your credit the debtor’s projected BY ATTY. LAWRENCE YANG card debt. Your plan paydisposable income, and ment of $500 is based that the debtor’s failure on your calculation of to do so was bad faith. disposable income that EXCLUDES your So, the debtor amended his plan to social security income. If you include your conform to the court’s ruling, albeit under social security income your disposable protest. The amended plan was confirmed income will be $2,000, instead of $500. but debtor was not able to maintain payThe trustee objects to confirmation of your ments and the case was dismissed. Debtor plan and requires you to increase your plan appealed the dismissal order asserting that payment to $2,000 because you actually the bankruptcy court erred by not confirmreceive $1,500 more from social security. ing his original plan. The trustee argues that you are shielding The trustee asserted that it was ceryour social security income to the detri- tain that debtor would receive more than ment of your creditors, therefore, your plan $87,000 in SSI over the life his plan, and is proposed in bad faith. You argue that SSI argued that above median income debtis not part of disposable income, therefore, ors should not be allowed to shield such should not be included in the calculation of surplus income from the repayment of disposable income. Who is correct? their unsecured debts. The trustee said his In Re Cranmer, the above median in- arguments were supported by the Supreme come Chapter 13 debtor received $1,940 Court’s ruling in Hamilton v. Lanning monthly in social security income. He did (2010) and mandated by Section 1324(a) not include this income in the calculation (3)’s good faith requirements. of his disposable income because Section The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals 101(10A)(B) provides “current monthly agreed with the debtor! “Moreover, nothing income”…includes any amount paid by in Lanning suggest a court may disregard any entity…,but excludes benefits re- the Code’s definition of disposable income ceived un the Social Security Act…” The in calculating income,” the court said. “To bankruptcy court sustained the trustee’s the contrary, Lanning made clear a debtor’s objection to the debtor’s proposed plan, disposable income is not only the starting which allowed him to keep his Social point in calculating projected disposable Security Income. This is one smart debtor income, but in most cases it is determinaWe carry PHILIPPINE AIRLINES, KOREAN, ASIANA, CATHAY, EVA, CHINA, ALL NIPPON, DELTA, UNITED, AMERICAN, JAPAN, HAWAIIAN AIR, AIR CHINA, CHINA SOUTHERN.

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PACQUIAO HOMEWARD BOUND: Philippine “Pambansang Kamao” Manny Pacquiao clutches a Bible as he shares a light moment with Jeff Serna, Jun Regalado and Orange County Realtor Nick Enciso and Manny’s personal friend, as he prepares for his flight to the Philippines with wife, Jinkee, Sunday. Despite his loss the previous day to Manuel Marquez at their 4th fight in Las Vegas, he returns home to a warm welcome from his countrymen.

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the petition to the front of the line. By example, if a U.S. citizen petitions a sister, that petition will take some 15 to 20 years before the beneficiary can immigrate or adjust status. If the beneficiary’s minor child turns 21 years of age before the parent immigrates, the child ages out and cannot immigrate with the parent. However, under the CSPA, the beneficiary who is now a permanent resident can petition that child and use the beneficiary’s old priority date from her sister’s petition. If, for example, the parent was petitioned by a sister in 1985, the parent can use the 1985 priority date for the new petition filed for the child, saving years of waiting time. Since the USCIS never administered this portion of the CSPA, several aliens filed a lawsuit against the USCIS. At first the lawsuit was lost. The aliens appealed and again they lost. However, they asked for reconsideration and rehearing from the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the court granted their petition and ruled in their favor forcing the USCIS to now implement the CSPA to include the provision mentioned above. By law, the USCIS has 90 days to take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. This 90 day period for appeal expires just before Christmas. As of this date, the USCIS has not yet appealed but there is still a short time to go before we can say that the law is final. Look for a future column on the updated status of the lawsuit and whether the law is final. If the government does not appeal, you can start filing your petitions and ask for the old priority date. (Paul Choi will answer all questions regarding immigration for FREE. Contact him at pchoi @pchoilaw.com or at 818 714-2226. As always, consultations in office are still FREE)

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MANILA, Dec 13 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III called on the Filipino youth to always honor the country’s national hero Dr. Jose Rizal and demonstrate his principles to sustain the momentum of the administration’s reforms in fulfillment of a just and equitably progressive Philippines. More than a century after his martyrdom, Dr. Jose Rizal remains a vital exemplar of the greatness of the Filipino, and an inspiration for our countrymen to demonstrate commitment and industry in their respective enterprises,” the Chief Executive said in his message to the Order of the Knights of Rizal on Thursday. The Order of the Knights of Rizal is spearheading the 50th National Rizal Youth Leadership Institute Conference which has for its theme “Buhayin si Rizal sa Bawa’t Kabataang Pilipino” on December 13-16, 2012 at the Teacher’s Camp in Baguio City. “In this time of dynamism and change, the youth’s idealism and vibrancy are instrumental in carrying on Dr. Jose Rizal’s legacy of patriotism, passion, and excellence. These qualities continue to resonate in our time, as we mold our young into responsible, conscientious adults, and as we sustain the momentum of our reforms in fulfillment of a just and equitably progressive Philippines,” the President said. (MNS)

China ‘lacks leverage’ over N. Korea: state media BEIJING, Dec 13, 2012 (AFP) – Beijing lacks leverage over North Korea and will block moves for strong new sanctions for fear of weakening its position further, Chinese state media said Thursday following Pyongyang’s rocket launch. China is the North’s sole major ally, considered the nation with the most influence over Pyongyang, and after Wednesday’s rocket flight US officials urged it to intervene. But in an editorial Thursday the state-run Global Times said: “China’s ability to influence countries in the region is limited... The real problem is China’s strength is not sufficient to influence its neighbour’s situation.” “NK move shows China’s lack of leverage” read its headline. China voiced “regret” over the launch but state press said it could not support strong further measures against Pyongyang for fear of weakening its relationship. A bellicose Western reaction risked driving North Korea into a corner with potentially devastating results, editorials said. “That is why China should not take a cooperative stance with the US, Japan and South Korea in imposing sanctions on North Korea,” the Global Times said. “China will veto radical resolutions made by the three countries. At the same time North Korea should pay for its actions.” It acknowledged fears in the region should North Korea eventually be able to arm a ballistic missile with a nuclear weapon. The reaction to the launch “is almost the same as that of North Korea’s nuclear test”, the paper said, and “a vicious circle” of escalation could lead to Japan abandoning its pacifist constitution and threaten peace in Northeast Asia. The situation was “subtle, complex and dangerous”, said the People’s Daily, the official mouthpiece of the Communist Party, urging calm and a return to the six-party talks on North Korea hosted by China and including Russia, the United States, South Korea and Japan. “The reaction by the Security Council should be prudent and measured,” the paper added.

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It was the outcome boxSO LA ing fans were hoping to see; although not from the man many were expecting it come from. The much-anticipated fourth battle between BY JANNELLE SO champions Manny Pacquaio and Juan Manuel Marquez ended in the most convincing way - a knockout... not from Pacquiao; but from Marquez who shocked the world. “Nasa fight pala ako…. At talo,” Pacquiao said with a smile when asked about the first thing that came to his mind as soon as he regained consciousness from being knocked out. (I’m in a fight and I lost.) The world champion and Congressman from the Philippines came out looking good in the first two rounds - moving a lot, being aggressive and connecting - which was the game plan he practiced in training and the performance he promised his fans. Then came the knockdown in the third round, delivered by Marquez who hit Pacquiao with a hard left. But Pacquiao not only recovered; he also went on to dominate in the succeeding rounds, unleashing a barrage of combinations that hurt Marquez who was by then already having a hard time breathing because of a broken nose; and also difficulty in seeing, caused by bleeding. But as Pacquiao pummeled his way, trying to knock his opponent out within the last few seconds in the sixth, the slick counter-puncher did what he did best - released a counter punch that knocked the 8-division world champion, sending Pacquiao face and body flat on the canvass...out cold for about a minute. And as fans tried to recover from the shock, Marquez was announced winner of the fight that was over in six rounds. “Wala akong pinagsisihan. Ginawa ko lahat nang tama, Sinunod ko lahat. Na-lucky punch tayo,” Pacquiao said in an interview before he left for the Philippines. (I don’t regret anything. I did all the right things. I followed everything. I just got hit by a lucky punch.) “It wasn’t a lucky punch because Marquez worked hard in training to practice that,” Steve Kim of maxboxing.com said, in an interview on “Kababayan LA.” The boxing columnist had always maintained that in his scorecards, Marquez won at

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least two of the last fights. But he admitted that while he was expecting Marquez to win; he did not expect the explosive knockout to come like that. “It’s definitely a shocking ending,” said ESPN’s Dan Rafael at the post-fight press conference in Las Vegas where a jubilant Marquez faced the media and cried victory and vindication. After many long years and three hard fought battles against the Pacman, the Dinamita has always cried foul and robbery. On Saturday night, however, he was the clear victor and got his wish for the referee to raise his hand as the winner. “I’m very happy. I dedicate this to all the Mexican people and to my family. I’m very happy. I just want to go home to Mexico and celebrate,” he said. But even as he skipped the press conference for routine checkup, Pacquiao was in the minds of the press and media people who have grown to love the champion through the years. And the question in everybody’s mind was: Where does Pacquaio go from here? There are differing opinions about this. Some fans think that the Pinoy boxing hero has nothing left to prove and perhaps it’s time to hang the gloves. Analysts like Rafael and Kim agree, saying, Pacquiao has already made a mark in boxing, a mark that will be difficult to duplicate or surpass, having won titles in eight different divisions. Pacquiao’s wife, Jinkee and mother, Mommy D, have also publicly called on the boxer to retire. But ultimately, it’s going to be the champ’s decision. “Ito ang buhay ko. Ito ang trabaho ko. Lalaban ako hangga’t kayo ko at kaya ko pa naman,” he said. (This is my life. This is my job. I will fight as long as I can and I still can.) With his demeanor and words after the loss, the champion has also clearly shown the world that he can handle defeat, even though it’s been a while since he found himself in this position. “Sa laban, hindi laging panalo. Minsan may talo; at pag nangyari ‘yun, dapat tanggapin din natin nang maluwag sa ating kalooban,” he said. (In fights, we can’t always win. Sometimes we lose; and when that happens, we should accept it.) Nonetheless, Pacquiao also made this promise to his followers: “We will rise again.” All the interviews aired on “Kababayan LA.” If you missed any of the segments, including the post-fight special, log on to www.youtube.com/ kababayanla18. Jannelle So is Host/Producer of “Kababayan LA” that airs daily at 4:30pm on KSCITV-LA18. Catch previous programs at www. youtube.com/kababayanla18. Like her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/JannelleSoOFFICIAL. Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/JannelleSo.

Asia marks lucky 12/12/12 with mass weddings BY AARON TAM

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Hong Kong, Dec 12, 2012 (AFP) – Thousands of couples in Asia flocked Wednesday to tie the knot on 12/12/12, seeking good fortune for marriages begun on the century’s last repeating date. Authorities in Hong Kong and Singapore respectively said 696 and 540 couples were scheduled to attend marriage registries, continuing a trend which has seen couples flocking to marry on 11/11/11 and 10/10/10 in both cities. The figure is a near-fourfold increase compared to the daily average in the self-governing Chinese city of Hong Kong, and about an eightfold spike for non-Muslim weddings in Singapore, which is three-quarters ethnic Chinese. Couples also queued to marry in many mainland Chinese cities, on the basis that 12/12/12 sounded like “Will love/will love/will love” in Chinese, the official news agency Xinhua reported. In several Indonesian cities, mothers gave birth early by Caesarian section so their offspring could have a lucky birthdate. At one of Hong Kong’s five marriage registries, hundreds of people crowded the premises to take photos of brides and grooms in full wedding regalia as they congratulated the newlyweds. “Today’s date is very special and we can get married before doomsday as well,” joked 34-year-old groom Raymond Ip. Some doomsayers believe December 21 will be

the date the world ends. “There won’t be a 13/13/13,” Ip said, adding that he had booked the day half-a-year in advance to secure a spot. Groom Terance Fung, 29, agreed. “Today is the last day of the century with the same date numbers, so it is quite special,” he said. In Singapore hundreds of couples and family members trooped in batches to the marriage registry despite pouring rain. One couple in India were able to celebrate an even rarer set of special dates, having got engaged on 10/10/10, held their registered legal marriage on 11/11/11 and finally had a big white wedding in Mumbai on 12/12/12. The triple twelves, however, was a less popular day to tie the knot than previous sequential dates. Hong Kong saw 1,002 weddings on November 11, 2011, which signified “Eternal love”, and 859 weddings on October 10, 2010 which represented “Perfection”. Singapore had 553 and 724 marriages respectively on the same dates. The all-time high for a single day there was on February 14, 1995, when 1,082 couples were married because the western and Chinese Valentine’s Day coincided. Extra staff were deployed at the marriage registry at Changchun, in China’s northeastern province of Jilin, where 2,000 couples were expected. But the office director Wang Zhe played down the significance of so-called lucky dates.

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Managing your waistline Women often struggle to make the right diet and exercise choices, but there’s one more secret to success, according to new research: a positive attitude. A new Special K study, “Positivity and Weight Management: A Look at the Gains,” examined the differences between women with a positive and negative approach to weight management. Research found that nine out of 10 women who think positively about weight management reported either losing weight or maintaining their weight in the past year, compared to only about half of women with a negative approach. Not only did women who think positively about their weight management report that they were more successful in losing or maintaining their weight, they were actually eight times less likely to report having gained weight than women who think negatively. Dr. Renee Engeln is a psychologist and body image researcher at Northwestern University. “This research reminds us how much power our thoughts and words have to shape behavior. When women think and talk positively about weight management, they truly can turn a ‘loss’ into a ‘gain.’ Focusing on what you’re moving toward instead of what you’re moving away from is a great way to embrace a positive, affirming approach to weight management.” Dr. Engeln shares her simple tips to enhance your positive thinking for weight management success, including: Ban “fat talk.” Women tend to fall into the trap of griping about their bodies to friends, a phenomenon that’s come to be known as “fat talk” and can quickly derail your efforts to lose or maintain your weight. The research shows that women who think positively about weight management are more likely to put a stop to this type of negative dialogue. To break the habit, create a “Swear Off Fat Talk” jar, with $1 going into the pot for each negative comment to donate to charity. Celebrate healthy talk. Flip negativity on its head. Every time you are about to say something negative about your body, weight or self, turn it around and make a positive statement. Try saying “I appreciate my body” or swap the word “gain” for “lose,” “fit” for “fat” and “can” for “can’t.” Another great way to start thinking positively is to take part in the Special K Gains Project at www.SpecialK.com, where you can share what you hope to “gain” from your weight management efforts and help motivate and be inspired by other women. Don’t stress; instead, own your success. Stress is one of the largest weight management obstacles for all women. Excess stress can sabotage your body’s ability to stick to a diet and may trigger unhealthy choices. Keep healthy snacks such as snack bars, fruits and a bottle of water handy at home, in your purse or desk drawer for those moments when you feel stressed or overwhelmed. Appreciate what your body can do. It’s time to think about your body differently by celebrating what your body is capable of doing. From everyday activities like mastering a new yoga pose to something as amazing as giving birth, take a moment to appreciate your body’s potential for change.

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ENTERTAINMENT Billy denies ‘living in’ with Nikki Singer, dancer and television host Billy Crawford has denied rumors saying that he and his girlfriend, singer-actress Nikki Gil, are already living together. Crawford said he believes that he and Gil should get married first before they live under one roof. “Hindi ako pabor sa live in, not at all. At saka Nikki iS a great Christian...pareho kami. So walang ganun-ganon. Kasal muna dapat bago ‘yung living in together,” he said. According to Crawford, he and Gil are already talking about settling down in the future. “Not anytime soon, but hopefully. Of course, napag-uusapan na namin ang tungkol sa kasal.

Like kung ano ang gusto namin sa wedding or sino ang kukuning gagawa ng kanyang gown. Or sino ang best man ko, sinong ganito, sinong ganyan,” he said. While they are already discussing some wedding details, Crawford said the wedding won’t happen next year. “Definitely, gusto naming wedding, indoors. Kasi kapag outdoors, ‘yung risk na baka umulan. Pero by 2013, wala pa muna ‘yung kasal. Puwede bang mag-ipon muna kami?” he said. Crawford, 30, earlier said he plans to get married at age 32.(MNS)

Angelica praises Dingdong for being a gentleman Actress Angelica Panganiban praised big screen leading man Dingdong Dantes for being a professional actor and for being so gentleman. In an interview during a press conference of Star Cinama’s “One More Try,” Panganiban even declared that Dantes was the “most gentleman” actor she has worked with. “Si Dingdong sobrang gentleman. Sobrang protective niya sa ka-eksena niya. Siyempre bilang babae ayaw niya na baka masilipan ‘yung ka-eksena niya. Siyempre may ibang tao sa set hindi naman pwedeng kaming dalawa lang. May cameraman, may nagsusukat, nandiyan yung direktor mo, assistant director so may ibang lalaki talaga so hindi ‘yun naiiwasan,” Panganiban said. “So napaka-protective niya na ayaw nga niyang masilipan Angelica Panganiban or ayaw niyang maramdaman ng kaeksena niya na ‘oy baka maramdaman niya na nababastos ko siya o sumusobra na ako or baka lumalagpas na ako sa boundaries ko.’ Wala, wala akong naramdamang ganoon sa kanya. In fairness sa kanya siya ‘yung pinakamagaling mag-handle ng leading ladies sa mga naka-eksena ko,” she added. In “One More Try,” Panganiban plays Jacqueline, the wife of Edward (Dantes). Directed by Ruel S. Bayani, “One More Try,” which also stars Angel Locsin and Zanjoe Marudo, is an official entry to this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival. It opens in theaters nationwide on December 25. (MNS)

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Singaporean actress Carla Dunareanu admitted that she and boyfriend, singeractor Christian Bautista, are now talking about settling down. “We definitely talk about it because if not what’s the point of being in a relationship. You are just wasting each other’s time if you don’t want to invest in it. Yeah we talk about it but in God’s time it will happen,” Dunareanu said. Dunareanu, who starred with Bautista in the pan-Asian TV series “The Kitchen Musical,” is open to working as an actress in the country and is currently working as a DJ for radio station Magic 89.9. Dunareanu admitted that she decided to stay in the Philippines not only because of Bautista but also because she learned to love the country and its people. The half-Romanian, half-Chinese beauty also revealed that she is has be-

come close to her boyfriend’s family. “They took me in when I moved to the Philippines. They’re so sweet. Because Christian is flying very often for work to different countries, they would text me over the weekend, ‘Hey if you are free come to the family home and have lunch with us.’ They are so nice,” she said. (MNS)

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Enrique Gil refuses to be affected by bashers oung actor Enrique Gil refuses to be affected by the comments of some netizens who are rooting for actor Daniel Padilla to be the partner of actress Kathryn Bernardo in the ABS-CBN series “Princess and I.” In the latest goings on in the top-rating television series, Prince Jao (Gil) is now engaged to MIkay, played by Bernardo. Gil said the viewers should not attack anybody since what they see on TV is only a story. “Hindi naman [ako nakaka-receive ng hate mails] sa e-mail. Sa Twitter siguro mayroong iba pero hindi naman ako mahilig mag-Twitter masyado. Buti na lang wala naman akong nababasa na bashers so that I won’t feel bad. Siyempre story lang ‘to, teleserye Enrique Gil lang ‘to, relax lang po,” he explained. Gil, however, said he is glad that all of them in the show are given a chance to be in the spotlight. “Masaya siyempre. Basta sa story na ito fair naman sa characters. May moment sila ni Gino (Padilla) may moment din si Mikay at Jao so bounce-bounce lang ‘yan eh. Basta follow the story to see kung sino ang magkakatuluyan in the end,” he said. Gil also said they are lucky to have a “very particular” director, who brings out the best in them in every scene. “We’re trying to work on it lalo na si direk Rory Quintos [mabusisi] sa mga eksena namin kasi pataas ng pataas ang emotions namin ngayon eh. Medyo haywire yung emotions nina Mikay, Jao, at Gino. Kaya level up din ang acting,” he said. Meanwhile, the actor said he feels honored that aside from “Princess and I,” he is also doing a movie which will be part of this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival with the movie “The Strangers.” “Kapatid ko si Julia Montes. Family kasi kami tapos may journey kami, papunta sa probinsya. Tapos may unexpected turn of events na nangyari sa trip na ‘yon. That’s where the story starts – combination siya ng suspense, action, at horror,” he said. “The Strangers” also stars Enchong Dee, JM de Guzman, Janice de Belen, and Cherry Pie Picache. (MNS)

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I am always asked whether filing bankruptcy is a good option after getting denied for a loan modification. If so, what type of bankruptcy should one file? Is it Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? I think the answer depends on the facts of your case and what your objective is. For instance, if you have decided that you no longer want to keep your property and are afraid that you may be liable for a foreclosure deficiency, Chapter 7 may be advisable. This is true in those situations where there is a second mortgage on the property for which you may be personally liable after foreclosure. A lot of people are unaware that even after foreclosure of their property, it is possible (depending on the facts of the case) that an unpaid second mortgage holder may still retain the right to sue the homeowner personally on the now unsecured promissory note. Thus, if you have more than one mortgage loan on your property, don’t automatically assume that you will have no more liability after your house goes into foreclosure. Most people are shocked to get a collection letter or a lawsuit from their second mortgage holder months after foreclosure. Consult an attorney right away so that you can be properly advised regarding your rights and liabilities. Remember also that although Chapter 7 may not save your home, it could delay foreclosure and give you a little bit of time to breathe and figure out your next step. If, on the other hand, you are interested in keeping your property, the first question to ask is whether there is still time to save the property. If the lender has initiated foreclosure, every minute is precious and it is in your best interests to understand where you are in the foreclosure timeline and to act quickly to protect your rights. If you qualify, you may be able to file Chapter 13 to stop the foreclosure and to consolidate all your delinquent mortgage payments, property taxes, HOA fees and other debts into one low monthly payment. If you do this, your regular mortgage payments will resume after your case is filed. If you have a wholly unsecured second mortgage (not supported by equity), it may be possible to have this treated as an unsecured debt in your Chapter 13 (This is called “lien stripping”) and have you pay it based only on how much you can afford. This means that while you are in Chapter 13, you no longer have to pay your second mortgage and once you complete your Chapter 13 plan, your second mortgage will be completely wiped out. In cases that I see where the amount of the second mortgage is substantial ($50,000, $100,000 or sometimes even more), this can result in significant savings- something that even a loan modification cannot do for you. So, if you’ve been denied a loan modification, it may still be possible to save your home but you will never know until you seek legal help to at least find out if other options exist. Currently, it is even possible to file bankruptcy and apply for loan modification at the same time and not have to worry about one adversely affecting the other in any way. If you are in a Chapter 13, remember that the bank will not be able to foreclose on your home even if you are denied a loan modification. Thus, Chapter 13 can be your “safety net” which can protect your home no matter what happens. To schedule a free consultation, please call Toll-Free 1-866-477-7772. We have offices in Glendale, Cerritos, West Covina and Valencia. (None of the information herein is intended to give legal advice for any specific situation. Atty. Ray Bulaon has successfully helped over 4,000 clients in getting out of debt. For a free attorney evaluation of your situation, please call Ray Bulaon Law Offices at TOLL FREE 1-866-477-7772).

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included a term of imprisonment of a year or more; multiple crimes of moral turpitude; aggravated felonies; controlled substance offenses ; certain firearms offenses , or certain espionage and sabotage crimes or those who are inadmissible or deportable for terrorist activities. 26 Mandatory detention only applies to those who were last released from criminal custody after the expiration of the Transition Period Custody Rules (TPCR) on October 8, 1998. Question: If the person is under mandatory detention, can the Immigration Judge release him? Answer: No. However, although the Immigration Judge lacks jurisdiction to release noncitizens subject to mandatory detention, they do retain jurisdiction to determine whether the person is properly included in the mandatory detention provisions. Noncitizens can challenge the mandatory detention classification by requesting a Joseph hearing. In a Joseph hearing, the noncitizen bears the burden of establishing that it is substantially unlikely that the charge of removability, triggering mandatory detention, will be upheld. If the Immigration Judge agrees, the judge will entertain a bond hearing immediately. Thus, even though ICE may claim there is mandatory detention, creative lawyering may be able to show the person in detention is not under mandatory detention. Question: If he is not under mandatory detention, what happens? Answer: First, ICE will set a bond. Usually it is much higher than the Immigration Judge will set. Therefore, if you cannot pay what ICE is requesting, he should stay in detention for another few days until the first court hearing. There, a bond redetermination hearing will be conducted and most of the time the Immigration Judge will give a bond 5 to 10 times less than what was issued by ICE. Question: What do you have to show in a bond redetermination hearing? Answer: You should show the person in detention is not a flight risk and that he has every intention of going to his hearings. Next, show that he will not be a danger to society if he is bonded out. Question: When the bond is set, what do I do? Answer: You will go to the designated deportation department at Immigration, pay the bond and get the receipt. Then you will bring that to the detention facility and he will be released and the case should be transferred to a non-detained calendar. Question: Will I ever get the money back? Answer: Yes, you will get it back if he goes to all his hearings. If he does not goto a hearing, you just gave Immigration a present. Brian D. Lerner is an Immigration and Naturalization Attorney. He is a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law as Certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Lerner is married to a Filipina and has been helping Filipinos immigrate to the United States for nearly 20 years. His firm represents clients in Deportation/Removal proceedings, does Waivers, Appeals, Naturalization, Adjustments, Criminal Relief, Citizenship, Consulate Processing, Work Permits, Investment Visas and all other areas of Immigration and Naturalization Law. You can go online to www.californiaimmigration.us and get a free consultation or call us at 800.819.0149 or at (562) 495-0554 for an in-person office consultation. Atty. Lerner has two offices in Southern California: Los Angeles – at the Philippine Village located at 4515 Eagle Rock Blvd., Ste. 104, Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323-454-7591) and in Long Beach – at 3233 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803 (562-495-0554) and also in the Philippines at Unit 3D, ABBA 1 Building 5756 Kalayaan Avenue, Makati, Philippines 1200 (63) 882-3941.

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Immigration status for victims of certain crimes: The ‘U’ Visa A violent crime can have devastating and lastIMMIGRATION ing effects on the victims. The scars are physical SOLUTIONS and emotional, and often run deep. After an attack, when recovery and recuperation are of primary importance, a victim will often put his or her own needs aside to assist police or others in the crucial stages of an investigation. Days, weeks, and months later, that victim may be needed to assist with a criminal prosecution, including identifying an attacker and testifying in court. Sadly, when the victim of a violent crime is a person without immigration status in the United States, BY ATTY. ROBERT L. REEVES the victim may prefer to avoid law enforcement, and may not report the crime or seek crucial medical treatment. To encourage cooperation and treatment, U.S. immigration law offers the “U” visa. The “U” visa provides nonimmigrant status (and a pathway to a green card) to victims of certain crimes who suffer substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of the crime, and who provide help in a criminal investigation or prosecution. In order to qualify for a “U” visa, a person must be a victim (direct or indirect) of certain statutorily qualifying crimes. The list of specified crimes include rape, torture, domestic violence, kidnapping, sexual exploitation, murder, obstruction of justice, and others. A crime does not have to be specifically listed in order to qualify, but must be of a similar nature to one of the listed crimes, or must be related to one of the targeted offenses. For example, “stalking” might qualify, if it is related to domestic violence. Generally, the immigration services have refused to recognize notario fraud or immigration fraud as a specified offense. A victim may be direct or indirect. A “direct” victim includes the person who directly suffers harm, as well as bystanders who suffer unusually direct injury (e.g., eyewitness to a murder who suffers psychological harm from witnessing horrific events). An “indirect” victim is a family member (spouse, children, and parents) of a “direct” victim who is killed (or incapacitated) as a result of the crime. A “U” visa applicant must be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal perpetrator. The responsibility to be helpful is ongoing, and victim must not refuse to provide reasonably requested assistance. As part of the application process for the “U” visa, the applicant must obtain a certification from a law enforcement official, recognizing that the victim has been helpful. Helpfulness might include providing a witness statement, identifying a perpetrator from a lineup, and providing testimony to a grand jury and in trial. In addition, the victim/applicant must demonstrate that he or she suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of the crime. Many factors will be considered, including the victim’s preexisting conditions, but in general, an applicant will satisfy this criterion if the harm is severe and the effects are long-lasting or permanent. A person who qualifies for a “U” visa may be granted nonimmigrant status in the U.S., even when that person is otherwise “inadmissible” to the United States. A waiver is available for virtually all grounds of inadmissibility (e.g., prior convictions for drug offenses, health-related grounds, prior immigration fraud, etc.). A waiver of inadmissibility will be granted if it is in the public or national interest. A “U” nonimmigrant may also be eligible for a green card. The “U” visa is granted for a period of four years. After three years in “U” status, an individual can file for adjustment to permanent resident status (green card). This process is discretionary, ant the applicant must demonstrate that permanent residency is justified on humanitarian grounds, to ensure family unity, or in the public interest. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate that he or she has not unreasonably refused to assist in any ongoing investigation or prosecution. The “U” visa is a tremendous incentive to victims of crimes to seek necessary medical and psychological treatment, and to assist law enforcement agents in the investigation

Canada shuts door on Filipino refugees While I am not content with many of Immigration IMMIGRATION Minister Jason Kenney’s proposals, his most recent NEWSWEEK regulatory change is something to applaud. For the past decade, I have written articles on the near impossible chance of any Filipino winning a refugee claim in Canada primarily due to the fact that historically and statistically the Philippines is not a refugee producing country. On February 6, 2004 I published an article in New York’s Filipino Reporter titled “Chances of Successful Refugee Claim is .078%”. That article hangs tall in my office and warns would be applicants of filing an unfounded BY HENRY MOYAL claim which no doubt ends in deportation. Nevertheless, such proven facts did not stop consultants from convincing Filipino applicants from filing claims that had no merit. It now seems the Federal Government is taking action and it is about time. Under new laws, asylum seekers from 23 countries would be presumed “unfounded refugees” with no appeal rights. Based on 2012 asylum statistics, the Philippines has been designated as safe and capable of protecting their own nationals and has been designated as one of the 23 countries on the list. Other countries include Hungary, Mexico, USA and Spain. It must be remembered that the definition of a refugee must be a person who fears persecution from a country on a national scale. If there is an internal flight alternative or if there is a different part of the country that can provide protection to the applicant then that country would not qualify. In simple words, a person who faces persecution must be in danger in every city of the country – this would be hard to believe in the Philippines. In the above mentioned 2004 article, 156 claims from the Philippines were processed that year. In 2012, statistics show 111 claims were processed and 102 of those were rejected or abandoned. This month, the Federal Government is taking action by fast tracking refugee apSee MOYAL, page 38

and prosecution of the crime. Reporting criminal activity and assisting law enforcement is essential to keeping this country safe and secure. The “U” visa may be the only option for certain persons who are in the United States without status and who are otherwise inadmissible to the U.S., but the criteria to qualify for the visa are strict. If you or someone you care about might be eligible for a “U” visa, you should contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss your options. Robert L. Reeves, who is board-certified, has been specializing in immigration law for more than 30 years. He has a national reputation as an immigration rights advocate and has successfully represented more than 18,000 immigrants at the CIS and hundreds more in the United States federal courts. He is licensed to practice law before the U.S Supreme Court, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, several U.S. District Courts and California State Courts. Reeves has represented clients in numerous landmark immigration cases that have set new policies regarding CIS action and immigrants’ rights. His many successes have been published in Interpreter Releases, Immigration Briefings and AILA Monthly, which are nationally recognized immigration periodicals widely read by immigration lawyers, State Department and immigration officials. His cases are also cited in textbooks as a guide to other immigration practitioners. His offices are located in Pasadena, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Makati City. Tel. no.: 1-800-795-8009; email: immigration@rreeves.com; website:www.rreeves.com.

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OBAMACARE – It’s the law! After so much brouhaha, OBAMACARE is a law in the land. SENIOR BENIt has become final after the US Supreme Court EFITS CORNER declared it to be constitutional in June, 2012 amidst challenges from various groups opposing its implementation. It will be recalled that the OBAMACARE bill was approved in a hurry by both the House of Representatives and the Senate when both Houses were then controlled by DEMOCRATS. Some dailies even reported that there were legislators who haven’t even read the entire text of the bill when they voted for its BY MONSALUD approval. Even after the President signed the bill into law, members of both Houses of Congress were not in agreement as to how many pages there are in the law! Be that as it may, OBAMACARE is here to stay. In a series of articles, I shall try my best to walk you through its legal intricacies (in other words, SIMPLIFY) so that we all will benefit by understanding it.

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tells me his has already been trying to liquidate all his assets in California because he says his tax rates would possibly go up to 52% in the next couple of years. He actually wants to move to a red state where it is more favorable for business and high income levels people to be doing business in. Another person had said that the only reason why the Real Estate Market is better is because banks have kept interest rates low but he claims that those rates are bound to move up and can’t stay this low forever. The concept of “whatever goes up has to come down applies both ways”. So, when the rates go up, your purchasing power diminishes and sellers will actually get less for their house. Then that will really challenge the strength of the supposedly recovery of real estate. My article last week was to encourage more homes buying due to rates and low home prices. I believe if we are not in the tax bracket of 45 or 50% we should be able to coast another four years till the next government comes in. I strongly believe that home rent prices have gone up due to demand and if you are a renter of a 3-4 bedroom house, you are probably paying a 2100-2400 dollars in rent monthly. With the home pricing averaging around low 300’s to maybe high 300’s. You are better off buying those houses with minimal money down and you will be paying about the same amount of money. Why rent, this is where rental versus owning comes into play and you then need to sit down and weigh your options. I believe that it is the duty of the government to do everything they can to avoid the fiscal cliff and agree on the new terms of our future. I believe based on my interviews with a lot of people that we are closely mimicking or getting close to becoming a socialistic country. To put this matter into perspective, socialism is defined as a system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state, often described as central planning. It’s been said that Obama is a socialist because he uses the government to pick winners and losers and attempts to redistribute wealth in an effort to support the welfare state. For me, I just want manufacturing and construction jobs to come back not only to California but to our country, I believe once these jobs come back all other sectors will have to increase production to support more labor, more

people with jobs and truly then we can show that we can support citizens that are going to be retiring. We are now retiring jobs without needing to replace them, what will our youth do and how will they survive. I am looking at my children growing up in this country and this type of environment. That is why I have to be responsible for them now because I am worried if in case their future is altered somehow, I have planned one for them. Thanks for your great comments and inquiries please call Ken Go of 1st Innovative Finance Group at 562-6977028 or write to kennethgo@verizon.net.

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ROSEMEAD, Calif., Nov. 27, 2012 – Online visitors to SONGScommunity.com can now take a virtual tour of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, allowing them to explore inside the 2,200 megawatt nuclear power plant located near San Clemente, Calif. Safety is the main feature during the online experience and key features including containment domes, the seawall and emergency diesel generators are explained through video and audio. The tour is available in English and Spanish. “A nuclear plant doesn’t have many tours open to the public for safety and security reasons,” said Pete Dietrich, senior vice president and chief nuclear officer. “But with this virtual tour, our community members, our customers and anyone around the world can come inside the plant and understand what the facility does and how it works.” The virtual tour is part of ongoing efforts to inform and educate the public on the plant overall and specifically on the technical repair, corrective actions and proposal to safely restart and operate Unit 2. Engineers and community liaisons are also conducting open houses in several communities in the region and are available to speak to groups upon request. San Onofre is the largest source of baseload generation and voltage support in the region and is a critical asset in meeting California’s clean energy needs.

‘A Holly Jolly Christmas!’ exciting concert of pop, jazz and choral artists Benefit Concert is on Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Alex Theatre in Glendale Christmas time certainly won’t be complete without requisite holiday music! Come and hear angelic choirs and heartwarming voices in “A Holly Jolly Christmas!” The talents range from jazz cats Mon David and Abe Abe Lagrimas Jr Lagrimas Jr, to pop singers Erwin Andaya and Annie Nepomuceno, to conductor Robert Shroder, classical tenor Pete Avendaño, Mike Zuñiga, plus the angelic Immaculate Heart of Mary Children’s Choir and Cherubim 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.” Wunderkind 9-year old Mirielle Enriquez joins the cast, on the heels of her impressive singing with the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra at the prestigious Ford Amphitheatre last summer. The diverse age range of the performers has been attracting audiences of all ages. The evening promises to be perfect for the whole family to enjoy together. Some have also been purchasing tickets to give as gifts for their friends and family. The Alex Theatre is surely going to be the merriest place to be this December 22, so come see as the talented cast of musical acts in a joy-filled evening of your favorite Holiday music! The concert is for the benefit of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and School. Tickets are $27, $37, and $42 may be purchased at the two Island Pacific Market branches on Vermont Ave, or by calling

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The reason behind the Christmas season ‘Celebrating the Greatest King’ The authors, Jerry Ching, a former Disney and Lucasfilm animator, and Mike Onghai, a Facebook app developer, have teamed up to deliver the classic Christian life story of Jesus Christ with a modern approach in a children’s book for ages 4-8 entitled “The Greatest King”. Book one, first of the many upcoming books, focuses on a bratty young prince sent out by his Father the King to search for the Greatest King. The search led up to the meeting of three worldly kings and the Greatest King humbly laying in a manger - Jesus Christ. As the Christmas season approaches, giant Christmas trees are lit up, holiday sales and parties are everywhere. Adults this time of year are busy with the preparation and so are the children; preparing their long list of gifts for being “nice” and looking forward for their PS3 and Xbox’s under the tree. But do kids really understand the reason of the season and why it is celebrated? The Greatest King book one reminds children that the reason we celebrate this holiday because Jesus Christ was born. It teaches the value of humility when the King was born in a barn minus the glitzy preparations for a king.

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Volkswagen claims best highway fuel efficiency Seven VW models achieve more than 40 mpg; New Jetta Hybrid earns EPA fuel economy rating of up to 48 mpg Herndon, VA – With EPA estimated fuel economy ratings of 48 mpg on the highway, 42 mpg in the city, and a combined rating of 45 mpg, the Jetta Hybrid becomes the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the Volkswagen lineup and the seventh model capable of more than 40 mpg on the highway. With sales of the Jetta Hybrid beginning later this month, Volkswagen will offer more products that achieve this benchmark fuel economy figure than any other automotive manufacturer in the United States. The other models to achieve more than 40 mpg are in the TDI® Clean Diesel family: Beetle TDI (manual); Beetle Convertible TDI (manual); Golf TDI (manual and automatic); Jetta TDI (manual and automatic); Jetta SportWagen TDI (manual); and Passat TDI (manual and automatic). The Jetta Hybrid is Volkswagen’s second hybrid vehicle to go on sale in the U.S. and its first in the compact hybrid sedan segment. It uses a four-cylinder,1.4-

Daimler says MB 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 best-ever 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 biggest-selling year in company history so far,” boasted MercedesBenz sales and marketing chief, 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, European new car sales fell in November for the 14th consecutive month, losing 10.3 percent on an annualised basis to 926,486 vehicles, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) said on Friday. Results were uneven across the continent however, with an increase of 11.3 percent in Britain, a small decline of 3.5 percent in Germany, the biggest European car market, and a plunge of 20.3 percent in Spain. Since the beginning of the year, new car registrations in Europe were 7.6 percent below their level in the first 11 months of 2011, at 11.26 million vehicles. A breakdown of the ACEA data showed that luxury German brands were still selling fairly well, with BMW gaining 3.8 percent and Mercedes-Benz edging 1.2 percent higher. South Korean automaker Hyundai, one of the country’s brands signalled out for criticism by French Industrial Renewal Minister Arnaud Montebourg, posted a gain of 8.7 percent in November compared with the same month a year earlier.

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liter, turbocharged and direct-injected TSI® engine that is mated to an electric motor and a seven-speed DSG® dualclutch automatic transmission, a unique powertrain in the class. The combined rating of the powertrain is 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The Jetta Hybrid goes on sale at the end of 2012, priced from $24,995. The entry-level Hybrid S has standard 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Bluetooth® technology, Climatronic® temperature control, a six-speaker sound system, and a leather-

wrapped multifunction steering wheel. The SE model, starting at $26,990, adds LED taillights, MDI interface with iPod® cable, the Premium VIII touchscreen radio with SD memory card reader, and keyless access with push-button start. The Hybrid SEL costs $29,325 and adds 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels; a power tilt-and-slide sunroof; the RNS 315 touchscreen radio and navigation system; heatable seats; and a six-way power driver’s seat. The topline Hybrid SEL Premium costs $31,180. This comes standard with 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights with LED DRLs and the Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS), front foglights with cornering lights, the Fender® Premium Audio System, and a rearview camera.

If you want to check out the new Beetle Convertible and to find out why Volkswagen has been a big hit, come down to Volkswagen Downtown Los Angeles, where two of our kababayans are getting rave reviews for their excellent service. Come and check out Don Dolor and Christopher Tiusiu and avail of the best deals on a every 2012 Volkswagen. Volkswagen Downtown Los Angeles is located at 1900 S. Figueroa St., CA 90007. For more information, please call 1-888-428-4501 or visit www. vwdowntownla.com.

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Honda recalls 807,000 U.S. vehicles on roll away defect CHICAGO, Dec 12, 2012 (AFP) – Honda will recall 807,000 vehicles in the United States and 52,300 in Canada to fix a defect that could allow them to roll away when a driver thinks it’s been parked, the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. Honda said it was aware of two incidents in which people received “minor injuries” as a result of the defect. After an investigation of several complaints, it determined that the ignition interlock mechanism can be damaged or worn to the point where it’s possible to remove the key when the transmission hasn’t been shifted to park. “If the transmission is not in Park and the parking brake is not set, the vehicle could roll away, and a crash could occur,” Honda said in a statement. In both countries, the recall affects approximately 341,300 Honda Odyssey and 271,400 Honda Pilot vehicles from the 2003-2004 model years and roughly 246,600 Acura MDX vehicles from the 2003-2006 model years. Honda will mail notices to owners in February and will conduct all repairs free of charge.

Jaguar Land Rover may set up Saudi plant NEW DELHI, Dec 11, 2012 (AFP) – Luxury auto maker Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, said Tuesday it was looking at setting up a plant in Saudi Arabia as it seeks to tap into growing regional demand. Britain-based JLR said it signed a letter of intent with a Saudi government body to consider opening the plant but that no detailed discussions had been held between the two sides. “This is an exciting project that could enable Jaguar Land Rover to establish a joint venture partnership in a part of the world where luxury vehicle sales are expected to rise,” JLR chief executive Ralf Speth said in a statement. The announcement comes after JLR said last month it would construct a plant with leading Chinese automaker Chery Automobile Co to make vehicles at a new plant near Shanghai to tap surging Chinese demand for luxury autos. JLR and Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Clusters Development Program will now conduct “a detailed feasibility study together to determine the viability of setting up an automotive facility,” JLR said. Saudi Arabia “is an attractive potential development option,” Speth said, adding JLR was committed to new international partnerships to meet demand. The agreement “is clearly exploratory at this stage,” a JLR spokesman told AFP. But JLR said it has already identified opportunities in Saudi Arabia in aluminum parts production. The preliminary plans call for the JLR plant to be built next to the world’s largest aluminum complex, a joint venture between Saudi Arabian Mining Co and Alcoa of the United States, due to start production in 2014.

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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. The one millionth vehicle – a silver 2013 Honda Accord EX-L sedan – rolled off the line at the automaker’s plant in Marysville, California and will be shipped to South Korea. The milestone comes 30 years after Honda became the first Japanese automaker to build a manufacturing plant in the United States. It began exporting vehicles and components from the US in 1987 and has since racked up $22 billion in export sales. “Quality for the world, made in America, has been an important Honda commitment for the past 25 years,” said Takanobu Ito, Honda’s chief executive officer. “In the coming years, we will take on the challenge of helping even more customers around the world enjoy Honda products made in the USA.” Honda expects to export 100,000 vehicles from the United States to 40 different countries this year, as the region takes on a larger responsibility for the introduction of global automobiles. By 2014, it aims to expand its capacity in North American 1.92 million vehicles per year, up from the current capacity of 1.63 million vehicles, with $2.2 billion in plant investments made over the past two years. The increase will allow Honda to cut its import of Japanese-made vehicles to just 10 percent of U.S. 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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SPORTS Pacquiao not done yet MANILA, Dec 12, 2012 (AFP) – Philippines boxing icon Manny Pacquiao vowed to “rise again” as he flew home Wednesday after a brutal knockout defeat that prompted some fans and experts to urge him to retire. “Don’t worry, we will rise again,” he told well-wishers as arrived in Manila from the United States, where he suffered his second consecutive loss with a sixth-round knockout by Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday. Pacquiao, who has 54 wins, five defeats and two draws in nearly 18 years in the pro ring, had lost his World Boxing Organization welterweight crown in June on a controversial points decision to unbeaten US fighter Timothy Bradley. But retirement appeared far from the mind of Pacquiao, who turns 34 on Monday and was once regarded as the world’s best pound-for-pound fighter. “I watched a replay of my fight and I am satisfied with my movement,” said Pacquiao. “I was fighting very well from the first to the sixth

former world lightwelterweight and welterweight champion who retired for a second time last month. “The thing is with us fighters is that there is always one more fight,” the Manny Pacquiao 34-year-old told AFP during a visit to Hong Kong. “What’s he (Pacquiao) going to achieve by having one more fight? Probably nothing. He’s an eight-weight world champion. There’s nothing more to be said.” Hatton, who was knocked out in a failed return to the ring in November, in what he says was his last fight, said of his Filipino rival: “You’d like to see him go into retirement and spend some time with his family and be happy. “He can’t do any more from a boxing point of view.”

round. I was moving well. It was just that I got hit with a lucky punch on the last second of the round.” Pacquiao, who on Wednesday also announced he was donating 10 million peso ($244,000) to the victims of a typhoon which devastated the country’s south last week, said he had been looking to finish off Marquez by the eighth round. “The way the fight was going, there was no way it would have reached the 12th round,” he said. He cited how he had broken the Mexican’s nose, leaving him with breathing difficulties that Pacquiao claimed had forced his foe to remove his mouthpiece at one point. But Pacquiao acknowledged: “He owned that night. Let’s give him due credit.” Former world champion Ricky Hatton, who was knocked out by Pacquiao in May 2009, has added his voice to calls for the Filipino to hang up his gloves. “The only advice I could give Manny Pacquiao is that his legacy is already secured,” said the Briton, a

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