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Obama to boost military ties with PHL Violent dispersal at US Embassy in Manila condemned

President Barack Obama interacts with a robot during a tour at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), in Tokyo, Japan, April 24, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

PHL, Hong Kong end emotional hostage row BY AARON TAM

HONG KONG, April 23, 2014 (AFP) – Hong Kong and the Philippines announced Wednesday they had resolved an enduring and deeply emotional row over a deadly hostage crisis, allowing soured diplomatic relations to return to normal. The breakthrough came after a deal was struck on the most sensitive issues of compensation to the victims of the tragedy, which saw eight tourists from Hong Kong killed following a bus hijacking

in Manila in 2010, as well as an apology. “The resolution of the incident enables the normalization of the bilateral relations between Hong Kong and the Philippines,” the Chinese territory’s chief executive, Leung Chun-ying, told reporters after the deal was struck. Hong Kong had long been infuriated by the Philippine government’s response to the incident, in which a disgraced ex-Manila police officer hijacked See EMOTIONAL, page 4

MANILA, Apr 24 (Mabuhay) – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday said that the visit of US President Barack Obama will further improve security and defense ties between the United States and the Philippines. Obama is slated to visit the country this coming April 28 to 29. “The AFP believes that the visit of US President Barack Obama will further strengthen the relationship between the American and Filipino nations, especially in terms of mutual security and defense cooperation,” AFP public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said. Aside from this, both countries have a long tradition of partnership. “The US military and the AFP shares a long history of partnership built on the Mutual Defense Treaty. This visit will also affirm that partnership in order for both the US and the Philippines to create a mutually beneficial environment aimed at addressing broad regional and global challenges, including maritime security, climate change, terrorism, and transnational crimes among oth-

ers,” Zagala pointed out. Malacañang earlier stated that ways to intensify political and security cooperation between the Philippines and the United States will be discussed during Obama’s visit. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said the PHL-US wide-ranging security partnership includes joint military exercises, such as “Balikatan” and humanitarian assistance and disaster response activities. It will also include defense and security assistance that supports Philippine efforts toward achieving enhanced defense capabilities. “The treaty alliance between the Philippines and the US has been a cornerstone of peace and stability in the region,” Coloma said, noting that the United States is the only defense treaty ally of the country. Meanwhile, The AlliancePhilippines and the Bantay Pilipinas-USA vehemently condemned the violent dispersal of hundreds of anti-US intervention and antibases protestors by Manila authorities at the Plaza Salamanca See OBAMA, page 4

Expat workers on edge as Fil-Am doctor killed in Kabul By Ben Sheppard

KABUL, April 25, 2014 (AFP) – A new Taliban tactic, a series of random incidents or a sign of increasing xenophobia? The latest killing of foreigners, including that of Dr. Jerry Umanos from Chicago, in Afghanistan has raised troubling questions as US-led troops leave the country. Twice in the last month, rogue policemen have opened fire on foreign civilians in unprovoked attacks that join a growing list of assaults deliberately targeting international workers. On Thursday, a police officer on duty outside the CURE International hospital in

Kabul shot dead three Americans including a doctor, in an attack that left many expatriates fearing that nowhere in Afghanistan is now safe. “What can you do when an individual policeman starts shooting like that?” Emanuele Nannini, coordinator at the Italian-run Emergency hospital, another respected medical facility in Afghan capital, told AFP. “Perhaps he was just a crazy individual, had some personal grievances or religious reasons, but it is very difficult to explain. This was a good doctor who didn’t deserve to die. As this developed, the National Fed-

eration of Filipino American Associations expressed their sympathies to the loved ones and friends of Umanos. “We are deeply saddened by the untimely and tragic death of Dr. Jerry Umanos,” says NaFFAA National Chairman Ed Navarra. “We extend our profound sympathies to his wife Jan and their three children. Dr. Umanos risked his life serving the people he loved. But instead of running away from danger to save himself, he chose instead to stay so he can continue to save the lives of others. His selfless dedication to duty is a source of pride and inspiration for our community.” See FIL-AM DOCTOR, page 4

Garcetti wears denim in protest vs sexual violence Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti wore denim jeans Wednesday along with fellow Angelenos, guests and supporters as a sign of protest against sexual violence at the GUESS headquarters downtown organized by the LA-based nonprofit organization Peace Over Violence. Wednesday’s Denim Day also coincided with other “protests” held in the state of California after the Legislature designated April 23 as the Denim Day in California while also approving April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Along with Garcetti, the day was observed with the founder of Denim Day in LA & USA and Executive Director of Peace Over Violence Patti Giggans joining the event, so did Los Angeles Police Chief, Charlie Beck and Denim Day celebrity spokesSee GARCETTI, page 4

(From left) Chief of L.A.P.D Charlie Beck, Peace Over Violence’s Britni Soto, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard , Denim Day Founder and Peace Over Violence Executive Director, Patti Giggans, recording artist Aloe Blacc, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, recording artist Maya Jupiter and co-founders of Guess? Inc. Paul Marciano and Maurice Marciano attend the GUESS and Peace Over Violence celebration of the 15th anniversary of Denim Day at GUESS? Inc. Headquarters on April 23, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for GUESS)

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in front of the US Embassy in Manila on Wednesday, April 23. The Alliance/Bantay Pilipinas-USA chided the local police who they said “brutally dispersed the rally, bombarded the multi-sectoral protesters in Manila with water cannons, bludgeoned them with truncheon and arrested the protestors” in what they described as “an apparent fascist attacked reminiscent of

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Umanos was gunned down by a security guard as he was walking out of the Cure International Hospital in Kabul, where he had served since 2005. Two other Americans were killed. The doctor, who was a pediatrician in inner-city Chicago for 16 years, was among 30 staff members from the Lawndale Christian Health Center sent to Kabul nine years ago to work in a health center for women and children. In a statement to reporters, his wife Jan said: “Jerry always wanted to serve underserved populations. Afghanistan was just one of them. He always had a desire to be the hands and feet of Christ. He had a love and commitment that he expressed for the Afghan people because of that love for Christ. He saw the need. He went, as did I

the days of Marcos martial law era and the GMA emergency rule in 2006-2010.” The Alliance /Bantay Pilipinas-USA claimed that “The US and the Philippines are about to inaugurate another chapter of the US-PH military cooperation by allowing access and rebuilding of permanent US bases in the Philippines in the guise of ‘access and security cooperation” which is tantamount to PH sell out of its national sovereignty and dignity.’” for several years. And that need continues.” Jan Schuitema, who moved to Kabul with her husband, is a special needs teacher for Chicago Public Schools. One of their sons is a police officer in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Dr. Jerry Umanos was a proud Chicagoan and an American hero who sacrificed his own life to save others,” said Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a statement. “His senseless killing while on a humanitarian mission in Afghanistan has left a deep wound on our entire city. He was a talented pediatrician, a loving husband, and a respected leader at the Lawndale Community Church who spent more than a decade training fellow doctors and treating some of the world’s most needy. He embodied the very best of Chicago and on behalf of the entire city, I send my deepest condolences to his family, friends, and entire community.”

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a tour bus in protest at his sacking. Day-long negotiations to release the hostages trapped on the bus failed and, with the drama being broadcast live around the world, Filipino security forces bungled a rescue attempt. They shot dead the hijacker, but eight of the Hong Kong tourists died and seven others were injured. Philippine President Benigno Aquino admitted mistakes were made in the rescue efforts, but refused to apologise on behalf of the government because he said the hijacker caused the crisis.

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people and musicians Aloe Blacc and Maya Jupiter. According to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition (DVSAC) “‘Denim Day’ is a campaign to prevent sexual violence through education and public awareness. Denim Day is a call to action for all people to come together by wearing denim as a visible sign of protest against sexual violence. By participating in Denim Day this April, you can play a role in the prevention of sexual violence.” The annual sexual violence prevention and education campaign encourages to wear jeans to support survivors of sexual assault and raise awareness around sexual violence issues. Organized annually by the LA-based nonprofit organization Peace Over Violence, Denim Day “recalls an Italian court case that sparked international outrage when judges did not convict a rapist because the victim wore jeans. The judges ruled that because the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her attacker remove them, thus implying consent,” said the Peace Over Violence. Now in its 15th year, Denim Day is held each April during Sexual As-

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No truth to visa-free policy for Filipinos in US – PHL Embassy MANILA, Apr 23 (Mabuhay) – The Philippine Embassy in Washington on Wednesday dispelled online news reports that the United States has announced a novisa policy for Filipinos. In a statement, the embassy said it has been “in touch with the US Department of State, which has denied making such an announcement.” “There is no truth to what appears to be an online news report that the U.S. has announced a no-visa policy,” the embassy said. “The Embassy reminds the public that the online article being circulated in social media is a satirical piece that should not be taken seriously,” it added. Quoting the U.S. State Department, the

article, which is being circulating in social media, says the no-visa policy will take effect “immediately.” The new policy, the report said, “comes on the heels of a recent survey showing that an overwhelming majority of Filipinos have a favorable view of the United States.” “The Philippines ranked first in a global survey on the image of the United States worldwide, beating even the U.S. itself when it comes to a favorable view on the American people,” the report said. It claimed that the U.S. “made this monumental decision as a way to reward the Filipinos for making the U.S. really look good in the survey. (MNS)

OWWA to include MERS-CoV info in pre-departure seminars for OFWs MANILA, Apr 23 (Mabuhay) – Pertinent information about the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) will now be included in the pre-departure orientation seminar (PDOS) for overseas Filipino workers. This was according to Labor and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz, who said the incorporation of MERSCoV in the PDOS would inform Filipino workers on how to protect themselves. A non-government organization, the Blas F. Ople Policy Center, has earlier urged the government to include the MERS-CoV in the topics discussed PDOS especially for OFWs bound for the Middle East, where the virus is said to have originated from. Baldoz directed Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) chief Carmelita Dimzon to craft an advisory to all PDOS providers, including licensed recruitment agencies, in-house PDOS centers, associations, and non-

government organizations to provide the orientation to all departing OFWs. OWWA is an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment. The PDOS is a country-specific, mandatory education and information orientation session conducted by the government for all departing OFWs to ensure that they are ready for their life of work abroad. “While the PDOS has already a health module that provides knowledge and information on such diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Acute Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and other infectious ailments, the MERS-CoV, being fairly news, is not included, so we better incorporate it in the PDOS,” Baldoz said in a statement Wednesday. The advisory incorporating the MERSCoV in the PDOS will be disseminated to the media and will be posted on the OWWA website. (MNS)

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BIR files P63-M tax evasion raps vs. Pasig trader, QC security firm MANILA, Apr 24 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Thursday filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a total of P63.01 million tax evasion cases against a Pasig City trader and a Quezon City security company. Charged were Michelle Sadsad Sabino, who is engaged in wholesale and retail of goods located in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, and Kintanar Detective Security Associated, Inc. (Kintanar), located in Roosevelt, Quezon City, its president Gloria A.J. Kintanar and its treasurer Maria Victoria

S.A. Jopson. BIR Deputy Commissioner Estela Sales said that they charged the two delinquent individual and corporate taxpayers for willful failure to pay taxes. Sales said that they sued Sabino for deficiency tax liabilities in the aggregate amount of P41.59 million.She added that Kintanar and its responsible officers were assessed deficiency tax liabilities for 2006 in the sum of P21.42 million, inclusive of increments, such as P14.79 million in IT and P6.63 million in VAT. (MNS)

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PHL arrests extremist in Malaysia resort kidnapping ZAMBOANGA, April 23, 2014 (AFP) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Philippine forces on Wednesday arrested a Muslim extremist believed to have taken part in the kidnapping of 21 people from a Malaysian resort in 2000, a senior commander said. Such cross-border kidnappings have become more common recently with militants from the lawless southern Philippines travelling to nearby Malaysia, where there are many dive resorts popular with foreign tourists. Nabil Talahi Idjiran, a member of the Abu Sayyaf group who took part in one such raid on Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sipadan island, was arrested in the southern Philippine port city of Zamboanga, said Colonel Andrelino Colina, head of a special anti-terror task force. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was one of the members of the group that kidnapped them (the 21 hostages),â&#x20AC;? Colina told AFP.

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Introducing: Model Kara Birkenstock, ‘Style Bites’ TV host The Filipino Channel’s new nationwide channel called “Lifestyle Network” has a new lovely face as it introduces Kara Birkenstock as the daily host of “Style Bites,” the ultimate “bible in chic living” program, according to Olivia De Jesus, Managing Director of ABS-CBN International, North America. “Style Bites” features the latest in fashion trends, red carpet secrets, travel destinations and delicious food finds to help kababayans live their lives with flair. Its statuesque model/TV host, Kara Birkenstock – who stands at 5’10” and seems to be the perfect match for the program – has a checkered lifestyles background that includes working as a Fashion Editor of a celebrity magazine and public relations consultant with DSW (the shoe chain) for several years, Kara has been featured as a Style Expert on TV Guide Network, Access Hollywood, ABC and KTLA News. Southeast Asian Kara’s Southeas stems rroots ro ots stem ms fr from om hher mom who hails haills from Thailand T Filipino and her F Kara and dad. Ka sister were her sist in both raised ra Bay Area the Ba though she has Kara Birkenstock, the daily host of “Style m o v e d h e r e Bites” on TFC i n L o s A n - programs were introduced to the LA comgeles to pursue munity last month during the opening of studies in their office in Glendale. further st TFC subscribers may tune in to “LifeRelations Public R style Network” in Los Angeles on DirecTV at Loyola MaryChannel 2070 and Time Warner Channel mount. 683; San Diego Time Warner Channel 691; ABS-CBN’s ABS Bakersfield Bright Horizon Channel 437; new “Lifestyle “L Central Florida Bright Horizon Channel Network,” 979 and Hawaii Oceanic Time Warner Myx ChanMy Channel 683. nel and For those interested in reading Kara’s On DeO fashion blog, you may log on to: www. mand yourgalkara.com. video

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Manny Pacquiao’s ‘Age-Defying’ feat to regain WBO crown Stubbornly refusing to yield to Mother Nature in ten years of boxing crusade, Manny Pacquiao demolished well-chiseled Timothy Bradley in 12 rounds to reclaim the World Boxing Organization Welterweight belt he lost in their June 2010 encounter in Las Vegas. It was sweet victory for “aging” champion whose eight championship titles has already earned him a ticket to the future Boxing Hall of Fame. Two setbacks in Philippines. a row had only put fire in his fists in his The Christian pugilist whose new found campaign for glory. faith has opened the door for criticism has The rematch between the two gladiators invoked his God whom he never failed to was played out almost exactly like their acknowledge was with him in his fighst. previous meeting with the difference only Bradley who is also a professing Christian in the outcome where the Filipino boxing has been heard to remark “that he left the great had his experience mattering most to matter of winning in the hands of God”. subdue the determined boxer from Palm The outcome of the fight has placed the Springs. Filipino boxing great on the road once to Filipinos worldwide had mix feel- more lucrative encounters which came on ings in the early parts of the scheduled the heel of a convincing demolition job in 12-rounder. Some doubted but many Macau last November when he demolished believed that he would be able to regain the visibly bigger but slower Bam Bam the welterweight championship belt which Rios who earned a sizeable dough for his they feel had been unfairly shoved in the unsuccessful bid to outshine his smaller hands of the Desert Storm G.I. Joe by two rival. boxing referees in their last fight. The two At age 35, Pacquiao, the only person erring referees had left the boxing scene known to have mixed boxing and lawmakbecause of their controversial decision ing, outfoxed the younger go-for-broke that was overturned by a commission that champion who is among the top five looked into the anomaly. pound-for-pound fighters in the world. Before the 15,601 adoring fans at the Bradlely gave his best shots in the early MGM Grand in Las Vegas last April 12 rounds, hoping to abbreviate the match and the millions of boxing patrons around with a haymaker ala-Marquez but Pacquiao the world, Manny Pacquiao has proved had better plans. In the fourth round, howthat it was not yet time for him to hung ever, the Filipinos’ hearts beat faster with up his gloves which he donned when he their hero being hit smack on the face by was barely 12 out of necessity to survive a well-place punch. it. Pacquiao’s face, in his hometown Sarangani in Southern which a sparring mate in his stable de-

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scribed as able to absorb hard punches did just that. From thereon, Pacquiao gave the onrushing boxer some lessons in the ring. Bradley’s best shots in the earlier rounds were not enough as Pacquiao relied on “his speed, power and mastery of angles to entice him into toe-to-toe exchanges that played to the now ex-champ’s weaknesses”. Pacquiao’s April 12 victory now puts him at in 56 - 5-2 with 38 knockouts in a career that puts him “only behind Floyd Mayweather, boxing’s pound-for-pound kingpin” Saturday’s showing even without the clamored knock-out intensified the fans’ desire for a superfight between the two aging boxers (by boxing standard). Pacquiao for his victory earned a whopping $20 million which puts his career

earnings above $300 million. He might have had an upper-hand in the ring, but as he sets foot on the ground, the Internal Revenue Services had the odds in its favor with a claim of almost 40 percent of his earnings going to taxes. As a foreign athlete Pacquiao must file U.S. income tax returns and face special withholding rules and pay U.S. income tax on his U.S. earnings. Foreign athletes and entertainers have a special place in the IRS with a “special tax program especially tailored for them”. Meanwhile, back in Sarangani where he serves as its congressional representative, wife Jinkee who is in advance stage of pregnancy with her fifth child, was heard to have her desire that he retire from boxing.

Solon pushes for school gardens to address malnutrition problem among kids MANILA, Apr 24 (Mabuhay) – A lawmaker has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize a school gardens program within the Department of Education (DepEd) so that pupils will have easy access to “bahay

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The many disguises of wage theft (Are you paid for all hours worked?) The cheer squad for the Oakland Raiders, the Raiderettes, recently sued their employer for back wages and reimbursements. The lawsuit claims that the football team withholds pay from the employees until football season is finished and does not pay for hours worked outside the games. The cheerleaders allegedly pay for many items related to their work such as hairstyling, makeup, travelling, and For example, the Raiderettes claimed photo shoots, which are controlled by that they spent several hours practicing the employer. prior to the games as directed by their Employees who are “on the clock” employer. But they are not paid for the know that the employer must pay for work time they spent doing these. They are paid performed during this time. However, only when they appear during the games. there are situations where it is not quite In California, time spent by an emclear whether a work-related activity ployee performing activities that are performed by an employee outside the controlled by and for the benefit of the regular 8-hour framework should still employer is considered “work time” and be paid. must be paid. These activities include

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“off-the-clock” hours for job-related activities which benefit the employer. If the employer knows that the employee is working, and allows the employee to work, the employer must pay for work time. The following are additional situations when wage theft are likely occurring: 1) Manipulating timekeeping devices to reflect only the hours that employees are scheduled to work and ignoring any preliminary or postliminary work-related activities such as preparing their tools before clocking in, or making reports after clocking out. 2) Misclassifying employees as independent contractors in order to deprive them of minimum wage, and overtime pay, among other things. 3) Paying piece rate employees the incorrect overtime rate even though they are made to work more than 8 hours per day. 4) Rounding down work hours. For example, if the employee clocked out at 5:15 p.m., the employer may round this down to 5:00 p.m., disregarding the extra 15 minutes of overtime worked. Fifteen minutes may not be a lot, but if it happens several days a week for years, the

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RNs press case for hospital workplace safety Legislature set to hear bill on Violence Prevention Assembly Committee OKs bill on MRSA infection response The California state legislature is taking a first look on two bills sponsored by the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United intended to improve workplace safety prevention measures in California hospitals. The Senate Labor Committee will review legislation that would step up violence prevention policies in California hospitals, an issue that gained greater urgency this week by the stabbings of two registered nurses at two Los Angeles area hospitals. A separate bill to assure eligibility to workplace compensation for registered nurses (RNs) and

other hospital staff who contract the dangerous MRSA skin infection won approval by the Assembly Insurance Committee Wednesday. Assembly Bill 2616 by Assembly member Nancy Skinner was passed on an 8-5 vote. It will now go to the Assembly Appropriations Committee. On workplace violence, Senate Bill 1299, introduced by Sen. Alex Padilla would require the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to adopt standards requiring hospitals to establish workplace violence prevention plans to protect health care workers and other facility personnel from aggressive and violent behavior. Workplace violence is a continuing concern in California hospitals, nurses say, putting RNs, other hospital workers, and hospital patients,

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Trenas urges LTFRB to rush â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;speed limiterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; program for buses, trucks MANILA, Apr 23 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alarmed with the rising number of deadly accidents involving buses and trucks, Iloilo Rep. Jerry Trenas on Wednesday urged the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to expedite the implementation of its plan to install speed limiters for buses, trucks and other vehicles that are above 7.5 tons in maximum payload. Trenas said that while these trucks and buses are essential in ensuring the continuous flow and transportation of people and goods, public safety should remain a paramount concern of the government. He said that for Metro Manila buses and

trucks, the speed limit should be set at 60 kilometers per hour (kph) while provincial buses can have a 90 kph speed limit. He noted that although the bill he filed seeking to require buses to be equipped with speed limiters is yet to become a law, the LTFRB under Chairman Winston Ginez can go ahead with its implementation because the agency is cloaked with the mandate to implement programs that are designed to promote safety in public transport. Trenas said that despite repeated public calls for bus and truck operators to impose proper driving discipline and etiquette for their drivers, there seems to be no progress

DTI eyes higher fines for violators of Consumer Act MANILA, Apr 23 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking to amend provisions in the Consumer Protection Law to protect consumers from fraud, and price and standard irregularities. DTI Undersecretary Victorio Dimagiba said the agency will propose higher fines for violators of the Consumer Act. He said the proposal seeks to raise the minimum fine to P50,000 from P500 and the maximum fine to P1 million from P300,000.

He added that the DTI will also push to increase imprisonment to two years from six months. The proposed amendments will also seek to strengthen regulations on online sales or e-commerce in wake of complaints of non-full disclosure on products and other acts of deceptive sales. The 22-year-old Consumer Protection Law protects consumers from illegal practices involving prices, standards, false or misleading information, deception, and product warranties. (MNS)

in the campaign to reduce deadly road mishaps. During the Lenten break, Trenas said that many of the accidents involved buses and trucks operated by reckless drivers. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said that during the Lenten break alone, a total of 16 road accidents that killed 12 people have been recorded. Just this week, a woman was killed after she was hit by a Victory Liner bus, which eventually fell off a ravine in Olongapo City. About 50 passengers were also injured in the Victory Liner bus mishap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These accidents could have been avoided if these buses are responsible enough for the safety of their passengers. It looks to me that there is really no hope for our drivers to be more cautious when behind the wheel, the only way to stop

their recklessness is to install these speed limiters,â&#x20AC;? Trenas said. Trenas said that the proposal to install speed limiters should be implemented as soon as possible to stop the senseless death and injury of people due to reckless drivers. According to the Visayan lawmaker, the LTFRB should skip the runaround and start requiring buses to install speed limiters within the year. Vâ&#x20AC;&#x153;With the speed limiters, we will definitely have better discipline among bus and truck drivers whether they like it or not. This will not only make our streets safer from these speed demons but would also mean extra savings on maintenance for our bus and truck operators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Staying safe on the road would also mean longer life span not only for their drivers but also for their buses and trucks,â&#x20AC;? he said. (MNS)

DBM shells out P10-B for AFP, PVAO pensioners MANILA, Apr 23 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As part of the Aquino administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to support the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retired men in uniform, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released a combined amount of P9.91 billion to the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the second-quarter pension requirements of war veterans and retired military personnel. DBM Secretary Florencio â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;? Abad said that P7.50 billion of the total amount will benefit 120,296 pensioners of the AFP, of which 2,583 comprise new beneficiaries for 2014. Both releases were sourced from the Pension and Gratuity Fund under the 2014 General Appropriations Act (GAA) â&#x20AC;&#x153;This latest release guarantees the timely delivery of regular pension benefits to our retired military personnel for the second quarter of the year,â&#x20AC;? he said. At the same time, Abad said the government continues its transparency efforts to update, validate and cleanse our list of beneficiaries so that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free of invalid, duplicate, and ghost entries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our pensioners and their families will therefore receive the benefits due them

much more quickly and efficiently, all while we ensure greater accountability in the payment process,â&#x20AC;? he said. Meanwhile, some P2.40 billion was released to 208,458 PVAO veterans to cover old age pensions, death pensions, disability pensions, and total administrative disability (TAD) pensions for the second quarter of the year. The DBM chief noted that the automation of pension payments is one among several administration-led initiatives to tap digital technology to strengthen transparency and accountability in the Philippine bureaucracy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before we began clearing the list of pension beneficiaries, we found out that hundreds of millions were going to ghost pensioners or deceased retirees every year. Switching from check to ATM payments nipped these anomalies in the bud,â&#x20AC;? Abad said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More important, however, is the fact that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to give better support to our retired military personnel and our war veterans. Such digitization and cashless initiatives ultimately allow us to deliver public services faster and protect government processes from corruption,â&#x20AC;? he added. (MNS)

Angat water level still normal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PAGASA MANILA, Apr 24 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday announced that the quantity of water in Angat Dam is still sufficient to supply the water needs of Metro Manila which sources about 90 percent of its water from that facility. In an interview, PAGASA Hydrologist Richard Rondain said that the water level of Angat is at 184.61 meters as of 6:00 a.m. Thursday. â&#x20AC;?The Angat dam is still sufficient to supply water in Metro Manila and the water level isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t critical yet and the water elevation there as still â&#x20AC;&#x153;normal,â&#x20AC;? Rondain told the Philippines News Agency (PNA). He said Angat can provide water to Metro Manila up to the month of June. He added that the agency expects Angatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water level at below 180 meters or

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7 New York fest medals for GMA Network GMA Network once again brought honor to the country by clinching seven world medals at the recently concluded

2014 New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards. Among the Filipino awardees, the Ka-

Reel Time’s Silang Wala sa Mapa Executive Producer: Jayson Bernard B. Santos, Brigada’s Sipa ng Pag-asa Reporter: Steve F. Dailisan, Brigada’s Gintong Krudo Reporter: Micaela P. Papa, Brigada’s Program Manager: Lee Joseph M. Castel, Tunay na Buhay’s Program Manager: Lloyd V. Navera, News TV QRT Anchor: Rodrigo “Jiggy” D. Manicad, Jr., Front Row’s Lusong Dunong Executive Producer: Joseph Conrad P. Rubio, Front Row’s Lusong Dunong Segment Producer: Nica Cellini Catanes, Senior AVP for Public Affairs: Leogarda S. Matias, AVP for Public Affairs: Neil B. Gumban. Right photo shows Senior AVP for Entertainment Gigi Santiago-Lara, Ms Elvira Go of Columbia International Food Products, Inc (makers of Potchi candy) and Louie Ignacio, director of Tropang Potchi.

puso Network went home with the most number of awards – eleven in total, including four finalist certificates—and sent the biggest contingent to the recognition ceremonies held last April 8 at the 2014 NAB Show in Las Vegas. Weekday news magazine program Tunay na Buhay led GMA Network’s esteemed list of winners with its Gold World Medal in the Community Portraits category. The winning entry “Mga Sanggol at Langaw” episode featured the sub-human conditions in the slums of Tondo, Manila where majority of the residents barely make a living out of scavenging among mountains of trash. Meanwhile, its high regard for culture and history made the children’s show Tropang Potchi a big winner in the Children/ Youth Program category, bringing home a Silver World Medal for the episode “Talaandig Tribe,” which brought forth to public consciousness the customs and traditions of the Talaandig Tribe of Bukidnon. GMA News TV’s Reel Time triumphed with its documentary titled “Silang Wala sa Mapa,” a story on how the B’laan indigenous people of Mindanao survived generations without modern medicine, giving the program a Silver World Medal in the Community Service Program category. Also a Peabody awardee, Reel Time has been a constant contender in the New York Festivals, winning a Silver World Medal for its “Salat” episode in 2013 and receiving Finalist Certificates for its “Lusong” and “Tira” episodes in 2012. News magazine program Brigada, in turn, took home the Silver World Medal in the Community Portraits category for its “Gintong Krudo at Sipa ng Pag-asa” stories. Reporter Micaela Papa showed the story of impoverished children who swim through the filthy waters of the Navotas Fish Port to collect and sell spilled petroleum oil in “Gintong Krudo”; while Steve Dailisan’s “Sipa ng Pag-asa” told of an inspiring report on the lives of young garbage collectors in Payatas who dream to rise from poverty through football. News TV Quick Response Team won

the Bronze World Medal in the Best Coverage of Breaking News category for its live on-the-ground reportage, led by anchor Jiggy Manicad, of the Zamboanga siege. Front Row, likewise, was presented the Bronze World Medal in the Community Portraits category for the episode “Lusong Dunong,” a story on the pupils and teachers of San Esteban Elementary School in Pampanga who hold classes in flooded rooms. GMA News’ advocacy campaign for a well-informed 2013 elections dubbed “Dapat Tama,” meanwhile, was given the Bronze World Medal in the Music Video Category. GMA News pillar Jessica Soho, widely regarded as the country’s most awarded broadcast news journalist, received the Finalist Certificate for the Best News Reporter/Correspondent category for her “Photographs of Typhoon Pablo” special report aired in Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho, which captured the pain and suffering in the wake of Typhoon Pablo. Also awarded the Finalist Certificate were I-Witness’ “Ganito Tayo Noong Martial Law” documentary in the History & Society category; GMA News & Public Affairs’ election project Camera Juan in the Social Issues category; and GMA Program Support Department’s advocacy campaign Diploma in the Station/Image Promotion category. Now on its 57th year of honoring programming in all lengths and forms and naming them as the world’s best in TV and films, the New York Festivals selected the winners from thousands of entries received from over 50 countries. These prize-winning Kapuso programs can be seen on its flagship international channel, GMA Pinoy TV, its lifestyle channel, GMA Life TV, and international news channel, GMA News TV International. To subscribe, visit the GMA International website www.gmanetwork.com/ international, Facebook pages www.facebook.com/GMAPinoyTV, www.facebook. com/gmalifetv, and, www.facebook.com/ gmanewsinternational, and Twitter pages @GMAPinoyTV and @GMA_LifeTV.

UP professor is new National Statistician MANILA, Apr 24 (Mabuhay) – Lisa Grace S. Bersales, former vice-president for planning and finance of the University of the Philippines (UP) System and erstwhile dean of the UP Diliman School of Statistics, is the newly-appointed National Statistician and head of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan, who is also the PSA Board Chairman, led the oath-taking ceremony of Bersales on April 22 at the NEDA Central Office, Pasig City. President Benigno S. Aquino III appointed her on April 21, 2014. Prior to assuming the post, Bersales was the UP System’s Vice President for Planning and Finance, a position she has held since February 10, 2011. A member of the UP Diliman faculty for more than 30 years, she was director of graduate studies while also dean of the School of Statistics in the late 1990s. Bersales earned her bachelor’s degree in Statistics, cum laude, in 1978, MS in Statistics in 1981, and PhD in Statistics in 1989 in the same university. Her publications and research papers have mainly been on applying statistical analysis to a wide range of issues related to social development, agriculture, and the economy. She has been involved in several projects with government agencies, such as the former National Statistics Office (NSO) that is now under PSA, and the Departments of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Education

(DepEd). Her most recent projects include the “Enhancement of the Municipal Talakayan for the DSWD’s KALAHI-CIDDS Monitoring and Evaluation Team,” and the “Quantitative Assessment of the Project Impact on Beneficiaries from Particularly Vulnerable Backgrounds” for the International Labor Organization. Among the duties of Bersales as National Statistician are the following: direct and supervise the general administration of the PSA; and prescribe rules and regulations, instructions, schedule and form of business of the PSA in the collection, compilation and dissemination of statistics and other information and in the conduct of any census. Furthermore, she will also provide the overall direction of the Civil Registry Law’s implementation, technical supervision over the civil registrars, and will act as ex-officio Chairperson of the PSA Board Secretariat, among others. The PSA was created by Republic Act 10625 on September 12, 2013. It consolidates the various statistical offices and bureaus of the different national government agencies under one authority, and is comprised of the former National Statistics Office (NSO), the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB), the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), and the Department of Labor and Employment’s Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics (BLES).(MNS)

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Minorities concerned on demise of Affirmative Action

LOS ANGELES – Asian Americans Advancing Justice- Los Angeles (Advancing Justice-LA) is deeply concerned by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action upholding Proposal 2, a 2006 Michigan ballot initiative amending the state constitution to prohibit race-conscious college admissions policies. The decision overturns the 2012 ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which held that Proposal 2 impermissibly imposed heightened burdens on racial minorities advocating raceconscious admissions policies – burdens not shared by the majority. As Justice Sotomayor pointed out in dissent: “The effect of [Proposal 2] is that a white graduate of a public Michigan university who wishes to pass his historical privilege on to his children may freely lobby the board of that university in favor of an expanded legacy admissions policy, whereas a black Michigander who was denied the opportunity to attend that very university cannot lobby the board in favor of a policy that might give his children a chance that he never had and that they might never have absent that policy.” The plurality decision by Justice Kennedy, who was joined by Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito, condones the entrenchment of this fundamentally unequal political system by disregarding the longstanding “political-process doctrine,” which prohibits the majority from creating a separate political process that makes it more difficult for racial minorities to enact beneficial legislation. “The passage of Proposal 2 demonstrates that race still matters and that the courts are more necessary than ever to protect the rights of minorities,” said Stewart Kwoh, president and executive director of Advancing Justice - LA. As Justice Sotomayor opined in dissent, “The Constitution does not protect racial minorities from political defeat. But neither does it give the majority free rein to erect selective barriers against racial minorities. The political-process doctrine polices the channels of change to ensure that the majority, when it wins, does so without rigging the rules of the game to ensure its success.” Despite the disappointing and harmful decision by the Supreme Court today, it is important to note that the Court did not address the merits of race-conscious admissions, which are still constitutional under Fisher and Grutter. Advancing Justice - LA is committed to supporting race-conscious admissions policies and increasing access to higher education for all underrepresented and disadvantaged students. Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles is the nation’s largest Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) legal and civil rights organization and serves more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year. Founded in 1983 as the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Advancing Justice - LA’s mission is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education, and build coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. Through direct legal services, impact litigation, policy analysis and advocacy, leadership development and capacity building, Advancing Justice - LA seeks to serve the most vulnerable members of the AANHPI community while also building a strong AANHPI voice for civil rights and social justice.

Protest vs Filipinos rekindles anti-foreign anger in Singapore

By Bhavan Jaipragas

SINGAPORE, April 25, 2014 (AFP) – An abusive campaign by Singaporeans opposing a planned Philippine independence celebration has shone a light on anti-foreigner sentiment in the city-state, home to large numbers of guest workers accused of taking jobs from locals and causing overcrowding. The Philippines marks its 116th year of independence on June 12 and a group of Filipino residents in Singapore is planning an event on June 8 at a shopping complex along busy Orchard Road. It became a hotly debated topic after commentators on anonymously-run local websites and Facebook pages heaped racial abuse on Filipinos and attacked the choice of venue, saying it should be held in the Philippine embassy grounds instead of the public Orchard Road area. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who attended a “Singapore Day” celebration in London on March 29 attended by 9,000 people, condemned the “thuggish behavior” of people who harassed the organizers of the Philippine event, calling them a “disgrace to Singapore”. Blaming “a few trolls” for the online attacks, he wrote on his Facebook page: “How would we have felt if British netizens had spammed our website, and abused Singaporeans living in Britain?” A spokeswoman for organizers Pilipino Independence Day Council Singapore (PIDCS) referred to a previous statement which said they were “heartened, grateful, and happy to receive support from Singaporeans.” She declined to comment on whether the event would go ahead as planned on June 8. Police say they have not yet received a permit application for it. The Philippine embassy in Singapore was moved to post an advisory on its website urging Filipino residents to exercise caution. “Participating in these online debates will only inflame the situation and may result in untoward incidents, possible loss of employment and investigation by authorities,” it said. ‘Over-reaction’ Eugene Tan, an associate law professor at the Singapore Management University, said the online backlash is a “visceral over-reaction and it does not reflect the sentiments of the average Singaporean. “The anger probably stems from unhappiness with the government’s immigration policy,” Tan, a social commentator and appointed lawmaker, told AFP. Singapore’s low birth rate prompted the government to grant an average of 18,500 new citizenships every year between 2008 to 2012 – helping the population surge by 30 percent since 2004 to 5.4 million last year. Out of a foreign population of 1.55 million

from China, India, The Philippines, Thailand and elsewhere, about 700,000 are work-permit holders employed in construction and other sectors shunned by Singaporeans. More than 200,000 others work as domestic helpers. About 172,700 Filipinos work in Singapore, according to the latest publicly available Philippine government data. Recent arrivals are largely professionals and service-sector workers. Many Singapore citizens – who now make up barely over 60 percent of the population – see the overseas arrivals as competition for housing, schools and space in a city-state whose per capita income of $54,500 masks one of the biggest income gaps in the world. Critics posting on ultra-nationalist blog The Real Singapore as well as on various Facebook pages say the Filipino event is illustrative of foreigners overstepping their welcome in Singapore. “The government has sold us out by bringing in foreigners to replace us at the job front and new homes are specially build to house them. We can’t allow them any ground any more else we become second-class citizens in our own country,” wrote Gilbert Goh in a piece that was published on The Real Singapore. Goh, an employment counselor, is regarded as the most vocal critic of the government’s immigration policies and has led rallies at a designated protest park. Another is scheduled for May 1. Singaporeans must continue to “speak up for our future, and keep our children and future generations reminded that, this is our soil, this is OUR LAND,” wrote the administrators of a Facebook page called “Say ‘No’ to an overpopulated Singapore”. Hundreds of Facebook users have posted messages in support of the group, many laced with anti-foreigner and anti-government vitriol. Opposing xenophobia Kirsten Han, a Singaporean civil activist and blogger, said opponents of the event are blind to their own double standards given the lack of rancor when the city-state’s Irish community annually celebrates St.Patrick’s Day in the main nightlife district. “State policy could feed resentment and anger, but it certainly does not have the power to make a person use words like ‘scum’ or ‘undesirable underlings’ against others,” she wrote in a blog. Law professor Tan said the government is concerned that rising anti-foreigner sentiment could affect the city-state’s international reputation for being one of the world’s most open economies. A large-scale social survey by Singapore’s Institute of Policy Studies released this year showed that over 30 percent of the resident population felt that nationality-based prejudice had risen over the past five years.

1.6-B people in Asia-Pacific might slip back into extreme poverty – ADB MANILA, Apr 24 (Mabuhay) – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report released Thursday that 1.6 billion people in Asia-Pacific are at risk of being pushed back into extreme poverty. The Manila-based lender said the 1.6 billion people who subsist on less than USD 2 a day remain vulnerable to shocks. “They are constantly at risk of being pushed back into extreme poverty through loss of employment, health problems, prolonged recession, inflation, crop failure, disasters or social upheaval,” the ADB said in a report. The report, which assessed ADB’s long-term strategic framework dubbed as Strategy 2020, noted that high food prices are a major source of vulnerability. It added that sharp increases in food prices affect the poor who devote more than half of their income to food.

ADB noted that Asia-Pacific is home to 60 percent of the world’s extreme poor. Around 733 million people in Asia-Pacific continue to live on USD 1.25 a day—the threshold for extreme poverty. “The challenge for ADB is to help developing member-countries eradicate remaining poverty, support greater inclusiveness to address inequalities, and become more relevant and effective in middle-income countries,” said ADB President Takehiko Nakao. The Manila-based lender said it is realigning its operations to emphasize inclusiveness, build resilience and strengthen support for middle-income countries. The report identified 10 strategic priorities for ADB to “sharpen and rebalance” its operations and strengthen its responsiveness to the changing business environment as well as increase its capacity and effectiveness.

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Facing charges, ex-CJ Corona and Chavit blocked from leaving country MANILA, Apr 25 (Mabuhay) – The Sandiganbayan on Friday issued Hold Departure Orders against former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson and former Chief Justice Renato Corona for separate cases. The HDO against Singson stemmed from a P26-million graft case while the one against Corona stemmed from a perjury case, radio dzBB’s Glen Juego reported. Singson and Vice Governor Deogracias Victor Savellano face graft charges over the alleged misuse of funds in 2001. Ombudsman Conchita Morales ordered the filing of graft charges against the two before the Sandiganbayan for alleged violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Singson at the time said he is confident the case will be dismissed. The Ombudsman had said Singson and Savellano released P26.050 million in financial assistance to Multi-Line Food Processing International, Inc. (MFPIII) in 2001, but MFPII was not qualified to receive financial aid from the government as it is “a private corporation organized for profit and not intended to advance the interest of a specific cause or sector.” Meanwhile, the Ombudsman filed perjury and ethical violation charges against Corona earlier this month. Corona was slapped with eight counts

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Chavit Singson in a recent gathering with the media in Los Angeles of perjury for alleged misdeclaration of assets, especially his bank accounts and real estate properties, in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) from years 2004 to 2010. Another eight counts of violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees were also filed against Corona. Corona denied any misdeclaration in his and his wife’s SALNs, adding the cases filed against him were weak. (MNS)

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barrel funds to alleged bogus non-government organizations, it added. He said this after Reyes, who returned to the Philippines on April 19, told the Office of the Ombudsman that she had no participation in the release of Enrile’s pork barrel funds. “These were done by DCOS (deputy chief of staff) Jose Antonio V. Evangelista,” said Reyes, in a separate Inquirer report. She added that her signatures on documents related to the releases of Enrile’s pork barrel funds were forged. The Ombudsman earlier found probable cause to file malversation charges against Evangelista and Reyes for their alleged participation in allocating Enrile’s pork barrel funds to questionable NGOs for nonexistent projects. It also found probable cause to file plunder charges against Reyes. Enrile and Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Revilla Jr. are facing plunder charges in connection with the supposed scam. (MNS)

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UERM health workers conduct medical missions, relief operations in PHL LOS ANGELES – This year, the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Alumni Association in America (UERM –MAAA) and UERM Medical Alumni Association in Southern California (UERM - MAASC) sponsored and organized the annual medical mission and relief operations on Feb 5- 15, 2014, intended to help the victims of typhoon Yolanda and indigent children and their families in the Philippines. The group started its humanitarian mission at Municipality of Kananga, Province of Leyte, and then proceeded to Lucena, and Coron, Palawan. They provided medical care to more than 2500 patients and distributed relief goods to 1,765 families, and conducted a gift-giving and feeding program for 100 indigent children in La Union on Feb. 5-6. The mission is now becoming an annual project to the Philippines and focuses on serving the indigent children and families from underserved and neglected communities, including victims of disasters and calamities. Spearheading the success of the 2014 humanitarian mission are Dr. Edgar Ba-

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were able to get some from local Pharmacy in Ormoc City which is thirty minutes away. We got lucky; we had enough medicines until the last patient was seen. On the third day of mission to Kananga, a relief distribution was conducted providing school bags, mats, towels, plates, bowls, glasses including spoons and forks to 1000 families. We had an early lunch and there was no rest, the group proceeds to Tacloban to catch the 4:30 pm flight back to Manila. From the NAIA domestic terminal in Manila, we were picked up by the bus sent by Bishop Emilio Marquez of the Archdiocese of Lucena and we arrived at Bahay Pare in Lucena, Quezon before midnight.” On Feb. 10-11, the mission team attended to more than 1,000 patients consisting of mostly adults at Bahay Pare. As a result of spearheaded actions by Bishop Marquez and his staff, were able to perform major and minor surgeries. The Bishop also hosted the group sumptuous meals and lodging accommodations for two days. On Feb. 12, the group proceeded to Coron, Palawan where approximately 850 patients were attended to. At least 765 families living in Baran-

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Breastfeeding may protect against heart disease: study (PARIS-AFP) – People who had low birth weights and those breastfed for short periods may be more likely to develop chronic inflammation linked to heart disease in adults, a study said Wednesday. Researchers in the United States found a “significant” association in almost 7,000 people between birth weight or duration of breastfeeding and higher levels of Creactive protein (CRP), an indicator of inflammation, in blood samples of young adults. The protein is produced by the liver and levels increase when a person suffers from inflammation. “Each pound of additional birth weight predicted a CRP concentration that was five percent lower,” said a statement from Northwestern University, whose experts took part in the study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. “Three to 12 months of breastfeeding predicted CRP levels that were 20 to 30 percent lower compared with individuals

who were not breastfed.” The study found that breastfeeding had “the same or greater effect” as medicines on reducing CRP levels in young adults. Chronic inflammation had long been linked to cardiovascular disease, but the causes of the little-understood condition remain unclear. The US study was done among 24- to 32-year-olds from different race groups and educational backgrounds, and included comparisons between siblings so as to rule out the confounding influence that growing up in vastly different socioeconomic environments could have on the results. “The results suggest that breastfeeding may reduce a major risk factor for heart disease well into adulthood,” said Alan Guttmacher, director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The World Health Organisation describes breastfeeding as “one of the most

The World Health Organisation describes breastfeeding as “one of the most effective ways” to ensure child health and survival. ©Marlon Lopez MMG1 Design /shutterstock.com

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up to the age of six months, but says this advice is put into practice for less than 40 percent of infants globally.

Identification with model conducive to learning, study suggests (Relaxnews) – In non-verbal contexts, learning occurs primarily through the observation and imitation of a model. In a recent study on this process in monkeys, researchers found that the learner’s ability to identify with the model appears to be an essential condition of learning. To explore the effectiveness of different modes of non-verbal social learning, researchers from the Lyon Neuroscience Research Center in France chose to work with rhesus macaques, a species of monkeys known for their biological proximity

to humans and their ability to imitate. Monkeys trained to find a food reward hidden by an object were tested with three different learning models in succession. The first model was another macaque, who immediately ate the reward once it was found. The second was a “stimulusenhancing” human, who actively drew the monkey’s attention to the object concealing the food. Finally, the third model was a “monkey-like” human who performed the task exactly as the monkey would, including eating the food reward.

After each of these exercises, the researchers evaluated the monkeys’ learning by testing whether they were capable of reproducing the same results on their own. “The results show that monkeys learn more effectively if the exercise is demonstrated by a model that acts like they do, in other words, who eats the reward once it has been found,” explain the study’s authors in a press release. “It even seems that this is an essential condition for skill transfer,” indicates co-author Elisabetta Monfardini.

Another key finding was that modeling errors optimized learning success rather than hindering it. In other words, the monkeys learned more effectively from monkeys or humans who did not complete the task perfectly the first time. In light of the psychological similarities between macaque monkeys and humans, the researchers indicate that their findings could have applications in schools. “When a schoolteacher calls one of the brightest students to the board to show an example, this may not be the best strategy.

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Cara Delevingne models YSL’s new Couture Palette makeup line (Relaxnews) – The luxury brand has chosen the British supermodel – a frequent Yves Saint Laurent ambassador – to represent its new Couture Palette collection, which includes no less than 11 eyeshadow palettes. The new line will arrive in stores this summer. With the Couture Palette collection, the French design house is emphasizing a newly patented eyeshadow technology, Pure Colour Catalyst, which promises

long wear and intense, bright color with a variety of effects (pearl, iridescent, matte or metallic). Yves Saint Laurent is also innovating in the realm of colors, presenting 11 combinations of shades, all inspired by the couture house’s wardrobe: Tuxedo (matte black and grey shades), Saharienne (desert-inspired shades ranging from pink to purple), Rive Gauche (midnight blue, grey, sky blue) or Parisienne (pinks and mauves).

Marijuana may cause heart problems in young adults BY KERRY SHERIDAN

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 (AFP) – Young adults who smoke marijuana may be at risk for serious or even fatal heart problems, according to a study by French researchers on Wednesday. The findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association raises new concerns about the safety of marijuana, just as many parts of the world are relaxing laws on its use and medicinal marijuana is gaining popularity for treating certain health conditions. The risk of heart complications appeared small in the study, which included nearly 2,000 people who sought medical attention for complications related to marijuana from 2006 to 2010. Of those, two percent, or 35 people, had heart attacks or circulation problems related to arteries in the brain and limbs. Of greater concern was the high death rate. One in four of the patients with cardiovascular complications died, said the researchers. The analysis also found that the percent-

age of reported cardiovascular complications more than tripled from 2006 to 2010. “The general public thinks marijuana is harmless, but information revealing the potential health dangers of marijuana use needs to be disseminated to the public, policymakers and healthcare providers,” said lead author Emilie Jouanjus, a medical faculty member at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Toulouse in Toulouse, France. “There is now compelling evidence on the growing risk of marijuana-associated adverse cardiovascular effects, especially in young people,” Jouanjus said. Doctors should be aware of the heart risks and consider marijuana use as a potential contributor to cardiovascular disease in some patients, said Jouanjus. People with pre-existing conditions appeared most vulnerable, the study added. Valentin Fuster, director of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital, said the study appeared to support some observations he has made at his own clinic in New York City.

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PHL ConGen of Los Angeles Leo M. HerreraLim assumes office: The Philippine Consulate General wishes to inform the FilipinoAmerican community on the assumption of Hon. Leo M. Herrera-Lim, a career diplomat as the new Philippine Consul General in Los Angeles with jurisdiction over Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Consul General HerreraLim arrived on 17 April 2014 after serving as the Consul General at the Philippine Consulate General in Chicago.

SACRAMENTO – California’s online voter registration website – launched in English and Spanish in 2012 – is now expanded to include eight additional languages: Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese. Individuals can now register to vote by visiting http://registertovote.ca.gov and filling out an online form that is available in these languages. Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles (Advancing Justice - LA) applauds the launch of multilingual online voter registration. Online voter registration offers a convenient alternative to filling out a registration form at the local DMV office, or downloading a form, filling it out, and putting it in the mail. Before the November 2012 election, over half a million people used the online voter registration website to register as new voters. The expansion of online voter registration into multiple languages was a requirement of Senate Bill 35, authored by Senator Alex Padilla and passed in 2012. Advocates expect the translation of online voter registration into multiple languages will help increase registration among Asian Americans and Latinos in California who tend to have relatively low voter registration rates. While 72 percent of non-Hispanic whites and 69 percent of African Americans in California reported being registered to vote in 2012, only 58 percent of Asians

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wish to update their address or change their political party affiliation. Asian Americans Advancing JusticeLos Angeles is the nation’s largest Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) legal and civil rights organization and serves more than 15,000 individuals and organizations every year. Founded in 1983 as the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Advancing Justice - LA’s mission is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education, and build coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. Through direct legal services, impact litigation, policy analysis and advocacy, leadership development and capacity building, Advancing Justice - LA seeks to serve the most vulnerable members of the AANHPI community while also building a strong AANHPI voice for civil rights and social justice.”

U.S. Supreme Court ruling may lead to decline in minority college enrollment WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, which upheld a Michigan ballot initiative amending the state constitution to prohibit race-conscious college admissions policies, will likely lead to further decreases in minority enrollment in higher education, Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) asserts. The 6-2 ruling overturns a lower court decision striking down Proposal 2 because it placed an unfair burden in the political process on those seeking to have race, as opposed to other types of factors, considered in admissions policies. “The Court has given states a way to circumvent decades of hard-fought gains in affirmative action by creating an unequal system where those who support diversity in higher education will now have to overturn a constitutional amendment,” said Mee Moua, president and executive director of Advancing Justice | AAJC. “Ballot initiatives like Proposal 2 in Michigan have increased barriers for young Asian Americans to access higher education.” The case did not call into question the merits of race-conscious admissions policies, which the Supreme Court has upheld in prior cases. The ruling has no bearing on efforts other states may take to diversify college campuses. In states such as Michigan that have banned affirmative action, minority enrollment in higher education has significantly decreased. I n California, for example, UC Berkeley has seen a decline in the percentage of Asian American and Pacific Islander students who are enrolled in the university – from a growth of 16 percent in the nine years prior to Proposition 209 to an increase of only six points in the 16 years after the measure’s enactment. Moreover, studies have shown that a less diverse learning environment directly impacts the breadth of experiences and viewpoints to which students are exposed, leading to more limited educational experience. As a vastly diverse group themselves, Asian Americans – like all students – benefit from diversity in higher education, which promotes cross-racial interactions and cultural

understanding, and prepares all students to be more effective leaders in an increasingly multi-cultural society. “Race still matters,” said Carl Hum, vice president of policy and programs at Advancing Justice | AAJC. “Asian Americans by a vast majority recognize that universities that consider diversity among their student bodies are better positioned to give students the highest quality of education possible.” Schuette comprises two separate lawsuits consolidated by the Court. In October, Advancing Justice | AAJC and affiliates Advancing Justice | Chicago and Advancing Justice | Los Angeles joined the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights’ amicus brief to support the challengers’ opposition to Proposal 2. Advancing Justice | Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco is co-counsel to one set of the plaintiffs, the Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigration Rights and Fight for Equality by Any Means Necessary. Asian Americans Advancing Justice is a national affiliation of four leading organizations advocating for the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and other underserved communities to promote a fair and equitable society for all. The affiliation’s members are: Advancing Justice | AAJC (Washington, D.C.), Advancing Justice | Asian Law Caucus (San Francisco), Advancing Justice | Chicago, and Advancing Justice | Los Angeles.

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Artist Lynda A. N. Reyes exhibits again in Berkeley, California FilAm artist Lynda A. N. Reyes from Los Angeles continues her participation as an exhibiting artist in the Expressions Gallery in Berkeley, California with 4 paintings chosen for the Spring Forward Exhibit starting April 26 until July 11, 2014. Three transparent watercolor paintings titled “A Covey of Colors”, “California Poppies” and “Birds of Paradise” and an oil painting titled “Gardenias for Mom” fit beautifully in this themed exhibit ushering the spring season. This is Lynda’s second participation at the Expressions Gallery. In January of this year, she participated in the Homelessness Exhibit with an oil painting titled “Scavenger’s Loot”, a stark depiction of poverty and homelessness in modern times.

The artist states: “Through my art, I want to interact with my viewers and to share with them what I have experienced. When the viewers participate, only then can I say my painting is done! My hands, mind and heart all work in unison to spark the awe the viewers experience in their initial encounter with any of my artworks.” Lynda paints representational subjects in oil and watercolor and accepts portrait commissions in both media. As a master watercolorist Lynda has been represented in published books and catalogs. To note, her “California Grandpa” has been published in Splash 14, a book series dedicated to high quality watercolor paintings from accomplished artists all over the world.

Letran Knights embark on scholarship program Recognizing the value and importance of a college education, Letran Alumni Association North America and Letran USA have embarked on a supplemental scholarship program this year billed 2014 Letran USA Tuition Assistance. This Letranites’ project which is debuting this year and hopefully will expand its coverage in the coming years will offer a one-time $500 Tuition Assistance to the children or stepchildren of Letran graduates from Manila, Calamba, and Bataan who will be chosen this fall semester. According to the prime movers of this project, eligibility is contingent on enrollment or acceptance of a college, community college or university of a selected recipient in the United States. They added that the children of the officers and Board of Directors are not eligible to participate. To be considered, an applicant should write an essay of not less than 700 but not to exceed 1000 words regarding any of the following topics:

1. How has your education shaped you so far? 2. Discuss your plans for college and beyond. 3. Has your Filipino roots helped or hindered your life here in the USA? The essay should be typewritten, double spaced with a covering letter that would include the applicant’s name, high school attended, college to be enrolled in, cumulative HS GPA, parent’s name and batch year. Applications must be mailed and postmarked no later than July 31, 2014 to: Letran Alumni Association North America - Letran USA, P.O. Box 5282, Buena Park, CA 90622. For more information, applicants may contact Letran Alumni President Bernie Gutierrez at 714-288-8048 or @ Berniegutz@sbcglobal.net; Gaspar Dela Rosa at 909-851-6252 or @ gasparjr@aol.com; or Mike Afable at714-390-2466 or @ smafablejr@yahoo.com. Interested parties may also visit www.letranusa.org. (Dan E. Nino)

Nielsen named to DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity List for 2014 NEW YORK, (BUSINESS WIRE) Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, was named to DiversityInc’s 14th annual Top 50 Companies for Diversity list. More than 1,000 public and privately held companies competed for spots. “We are honored to be included on the DI Top 50, as this recognition is a testament to the focus we place on building a culture of diversity and inclusion at Nielsen,” said D. Sangeeta, chief diversity officer and executive vice president, Measurement Science, Nielsen. “As we look to further innovate and win in a truly global marketplace, our commitment to fostering an environment that values diverse perspectives, experiences and relationships is imperative to the growth and success of our business.” Earning a spot on the DI Top 50 proves that management is paying close attention to the needs of their primary constituents - employees, customers and other key stakeholders,” said DiversityInc founder and CEO, Luke Visconti. “Companies with great reputations attract the best and most skilled employees who then create and deliver the best products and services. It’s a virtuous cycle that enables public companies on the DiversityInc Top 50 list to consistently outperform the major domestic stock market indices and privately held companies to surpass their peers.” The DiversityInc rankings are determined by an objective methodology that calculates factors such as Talent Pipeline, Equitable Tal-

ent Development (including commitments to mentorship and philanthropy), CEO/Leadership Commitment, and Supplier Diversity. The empirical data for the rankings is provided by a 300-question survey filled out by personnel at the participating companies. Survey participation is free to any company with at least 1,000 U.S. workers. For the entire Top 50 list, go to http://www. diversityinc.com/top50. About DiversityInc DiversityInc’s mission is to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity. The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001; at the same time many corporations were beginning to understand the business value of diversity-management initiatives. The 2014 Top 50 Companies for Diversity results are featured on DiversityInc.com and in DiversityInc magazine. For more information, log on to www.diversityinc.com, https://www. facebook.com/DiversityInc, https://twitter. com/DiversityInc, or http://www.linkedin.com/ company/26561. Nielsen Holdings N.V. (NYSE: NLSN) is a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, television and other media measurement, online intelligence and mobile measurement. Nielsen has a presence in approximately 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA, and Diemen, the Netherlands. For more information, visitwww. nielsen.com.

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Lynda taught Art History in several community colleges in LA area, including Glendale, Santa Monica and Pasadena colleges. She is known in the international academia for her pioneering book titled “The Textiles of Southern Philippines” and her published studies in Philippine ethnic art. This seminal book is in the collection of 141 libraries of major universities and museums all over the world. She was a recipient of an International Fellowship Award from the American Association of University Women and has won awards and recognition both as an artist and art historian. In 2010, her landscape in oil titled “Dusk at Port Hueneme” was chosen as finalist in the 27th Annual Art Competition of the Artist’s Magazine.

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they quickly refinance to 3.5% with again no cost. That means they have no risk what so ever. As one of my client always say “ Its a No Brianer”. Paying a slightly higher interest rate to forgo closing costs may also make sense if you need the cash to do renovations on your home. When it doesn’t pay Do you plan to stay in your home more than five years? If so, a no-closing-cost loan likely will end up costing you more than a loan with closing costs. That’s true whether you’re taking out a mortgage for a new purchase or refinancing an existing loan. Typically, you’ll break even on your closing costs in a few years. Going with a no-closing-cost loan saddles you with a higher interest rate over the rest of the home loan. That could end up costing you a lot more than the upfront fees if you keep the mortgage for a long time. Take the hypothetical example of two choices for a $150,000 loan. One has a

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US new-home sales dive 14.5% in March WASHINGTON, April 23, 2014 (AFP) - US new-home sales dived in March, the second month in a row of slower sales, according to official data released Wednesday adding to signs of weakness in the housing market. New singlefamily houses were sold at a rate of 384,000 units annually in March, from February’s revised rate of 449,000 units, the Commerce Department said. It was the steepest monthly decline since last July. Analysts on average estimated the sales pace increased to 455,000. Sales were down 13.3 percent from a year ago. New-home sales are a small part of the US housing market, where recovery is stalling

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siya â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yung makakasama ko habang-buhay. Siya rin pala â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yung best friend ko,â&#x20AC;? he said. Navarro, whose previous marriage with Bianca Lapus was annulled in 2010, added that he has made a conscious effort to assure Bautista of his being a faithful partner, after the controversy involving Cornejo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sobrang sinasabi ko â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yon. Oo naman, kasi pinagbigyan niya ako. Kaya nga sobrang sising-sisi ako na nagawa ko sa kanya â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yon. Ngayon, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;yung telepono ko, ayan na,â&#x20AC;? he said. Asked if he sees the relationship heading towards marriage, Navarro said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gusto ko lang sabihin na wala na akong hahanapin pa kay Tanya. At gusto ko, siya na makasama ko habang-buhay.â&#x20AC;? (MNS)

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LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2014 (AFP) – Floyd Mayweather says Manny Pacquiao has lost a step and that the Filipino’s superstar slide has coincided with his decision to split from former strength trainer Alex Ariza. The 37-year-old undefeated welterweight champ Mayweather weighed in Wednesday on the latest performance by Pacquiao who beat Timothy Bradley on April 12 in Las Vegas in a rematch of their first bout in June 2012. “Actually, I did watch the fight,” said Mayweather who is training to fight Argentina’s Marcos Maidana in a 147-pound title bout on May 3 in Las Vegas. “You know, I haven’t seen Pacquiao fight in years. I’ve seen highlights, but I haven’t seen Pacquiao fight since he fought Miguel Cotto.” Mayweather said he wasn’t impressed and fired a couple of verbal jabs of his own at Pacquiao. He said Pacquiao looked like an “amateur” and that in his opinion the World Boxing Organization welterweight champ has less power and stamina than he did five years ago. “I thought Pacquiao fought like an amateur and I wasn’t pleased with his performance,” Mayweather said. “He got the victory the best way he knew how. I’m seeing something totally different in Pacquiao.” Pacquiao worked with Ariza for five years before splitting with him last year. Ariza had a key role in helping Pacquiao win titles in several different weight

classes, including 147 and 154 pounds. Mayweather said it was the first time since 2009 that he has watched a full fight of Pacquiao’s. Mayweather couldn’t have watched Pacquiao’s first fight against Bradley on June 9, 2012 even if he wanted to. Just eight days earlier, Mayweather had been sentenced to three months in a Las Vegas jail for hitting his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris, in front of his children. ‘Total change in Pacquiao’s power’ “I noticed since Ariza is not with Pacquiao, a total change in Pacquiao’s power,” he said. “I don’t see the same pop in Pacquiao’s shots, the same snap. He is getting tired.” Pacquiao and Mayweather were once considered the world’s top poundfor-pound fighters and record profits were expected from a showdown. But a disagreement over the splitting of the purse, pre-fight blood testing and a bad blood between Mayweather and Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum scuttled negotiations for a mega-fight. Mayweather, who has been accused by some people of dodging Pacquiao, said even though he feels the Filipino southpaw isn’t the dominating boxer he once was, he is in no hurry to step in the ring with him. “I’m seeing something totally different in Pacquiao, but still, that don’t make me say, ‘Yeah, I am going out there and fight him,’ because he’s with Bob Arum and I’m with Mayweather Promotions,” he said on Wednesday.

Filipino boxing hero and congressman Manny Pacquiao, left, shakes the hands of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III during his courtesy call at the Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila Philippines on Monday, April 21, 2014. Pacquiao recently defeated American Timothy Bradley during their WBO welterweight title bout in Las Vegas. (MNS photo)

Pacquiao pays courtesy call on Pres. Aquino MANILA, Apr 21 (Mabuhay) – A week after beating Timothy Bradley Jr., boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao paid a courtesy call on President Benigno Aquino III in Malacañang. Pacquiao arrived at the Palace at around 2 pm and met with the President. The two then talked in private. During a press conference on Monday, Presidential Communications Operations Office head Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. also did not divulge any details about what the two may talk about but said the two were “friends.” “Sa aking palagay ito ay pagkikita

lamang ng dalawang magkaibigan at pagpapalitan ng paghanga at pasasalamat,” he said. As for Pacquiao’s tax woes, Coloma said there has been a “friendly engagement” between the boxing champ and Internal Revenue chief Kim JacintoHenares. “Nililinaw lang natin: There is no ill will or animosity that is present in all of these conversations,” he said. The Sarangani lawmaker returned to the Philippines last Friday after winning the WBO welterweight title from Bradley by unanimous decision last Saturday (Sunday, PHL time). (MNS)

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Cypress, California, March 4 – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has seen its all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door hatchback take overall top honors by finishing in first place in Cars.com’s latest “Top 10 New Cars for Penny Pinchers” list. In its evaluation, Cars.com utilized key data points in its assessment, including a vehicle’s starting price, combined EPA fuel mileage rating and estimated cost for fuel over the first eight years of ownership to determine its rankings. In the very important eight-year cost for fuel metric, Cars.com determined that the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage would save consumers nearly $1,000 in fuel costs when compared to the vehicle that finished in second place, and more than $2,000 over many of the other “Top 10” finishers. The 2014 Mirage delivers impressive fuel economy with an EPA fuel mileage rating of 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway/40 mpg combined. Important standard safety features include 7 air bags (including driver’s side knee air bag), Active Stability Control (ASC) and Mitsubishi Motors’ patented Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body/chassis construction. Additional peace of mind is delivered through Mitsubishi Motors’ exceptional warranty that includes a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty, 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle basic limited warranty, 5-year/unlimited miles roadside assistance and 7-year/100,000-mile anti-corrosion limited warranty. The 2014 Mirage is the highest-ranked gasoline-

The all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage

powered non-hybrid vehicle to appear on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) “Greenest Vehicles” list – a testament to the excellent efficiency engineered into Mitsubishi Motors’ latest vehicle to join the company’s diverse model lineup. “We’ve had such an influx of hybrid and electric vehicles in recent years that the race to earn a spot on the ‘Greenest’ list is more competitive than ever, particularly for conventional vehicles. It’s encouraging to see automakers investing heavily in eco-savvy vehicles on the whole,” said ACEEE lead vehicle analyst Shruti Vaidyanathan. The 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid gasoline vehicle available in America with an

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