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VOL. XXII, NO. 1

FEBRUARY 8-14, 2014

Immigration reform on hold Boehner: No bill until Obama ‘rebuilds trust’

BY MICHAEL MATHES

WASHINGTON, February 6, 2014 (AFP) – House Speaker John Boehner threw cold water on the prospects of near-term immigration reform, saying Thursday that Barack Obama must rebuild “trust” in his presidency before there is progress on the issue.

“I have never underestimated the difficulty in moving forward this year,” the top Republican in Congress told reporters one week after unveiling a set of immigration reform principles aimed at legalizing the millions of people living in the shadows in the United States.

Boehner said he and many Republicans bristled at Obama’s announcement in last month’s State of the Union address that he will skirt Congress and wield his executive authority to move on some issues like economic disparity.

In responsde, the White House hit back at Republican claims and said such an accusation was simply a cover for Boehner’s inability to corral his members behind a push for immigration reform that Republican leaders see as vital to repairing ties with increasingly important Hispanic voters.

“If it were an issue of trust, why did Republicans See IMMIGRATION, page 12

Aquino likens China’s rulers to Hitler

BY KARL MALAKUNAS

“I remember last time believing that I won the first fight against Tim Bradley. I thought I was leading after every round. I thought I won the fight easily. I controlled the fight every round,” said Manny Pacquiao (left) on Tuesday when he and Timothy Bradley faced the members of the media in Los Angeles. As it turned out Bradley won the first fight and Pacquiao lost the crown even after a review by boxing officials who said that Pacquiao did indeed win. The two will have a rematch on April 12 at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Story on page 12). Photo: Benny Uy

MANILA, February 5, 2014 (AFP) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino has warned China’s efforts to claim disputed territories are like Nazi Germany’s before World War II, drawing a fierce Chinese response on Wednesday branding him ignorant and amateurish.

In an interview with the New York Times, Aquino called for world leaders not to make the mistake of appeasing China as it seeks to cement control over contested waters and islands in the strategically vital South China Sea. “At what point do you say: ‘Enough is enough’?

Well, the world has to say it – remember that the Sudetenland was given in an attempt to appease HitSee CHINA HITLER, page 12

President Benigno S. Aquino III, who likened Chinese rulers to the Nazi rulers “ironically” delivers his speech during the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) Foundation, Inc. and the Provincial Government of Leyte for the construction of 500 houses and five units of Barrio Schools for Typhoon “Yolanda” victims at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (February 05).

PHL to host 5th World Ecotourism Conference in Cebu Marine ecotourism will be at the centerpiece of this year’s three-day 5th World Ecotourism Conference that will be held in the island-province of Cebu February 20-22.

With the theme, “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities,” the 5th World Ecotourism Conference will discuss the impacts of ecotourism activities linked to the seas such as whale and shark watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, and recreational fishing. The conference will also tackle the socio-economic aspects of the industry such as development of destinations, management of marine ecotourism spots, marketing, and the elimination of poverty through sustainability. The event is co-organized by the Department of Tourism and Discoverymice of Malaysia and endorsed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.

Representatives from government, industry, civil society, and the academe from all over the world are expected to discuss development and sustainability of industries linked to marine and coastal ecotourism.

“The Philippines is the perfect host to this year’s World Ecotourism Conference. Part of the country’s National Tourism Development Plan’s (NTDP) strategic directions is to develop competitive and sustainable products and destinations which will provide economic opportunities and protect the environment. We want the Philippines to take the lead in involving local communities and government units in conservation work, especially that the livelihood of many Filipinos are linked to the seas. We also welcome the participation of tourism and environment officials from ASEAN to reinforce the region’s common resolve to cooperate on ecotourism development in Southeast Asia,” Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. said.

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With the theme, “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities,” the 5th World Ecotourism Conference that will be held in Cebu will discuss the impacts of ecotourism activities linked to the seas such as whale and shark watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, and recreational fishing.

De Lima: Star witness Ruby Tuason admits delivering kickbacks to Enrile, Jinggoy MANILA, Feb 7 (Mabuhay) – Ruby Tuason has admitted to personally delivering to Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile and Sen. Jinggoy Estrada their share of the kickbacks from the alleged pork barrel scam, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said Friday.

At a press briefing, De Lima said Tuason, in her 15-page af-

fidavit, also claimed she was the one who introduced alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles to Enrile and Estrada, and Enrile’s then-chief of staff Gigi Reyes.

“Kung [tungkol sa] personal na nag-aabot [ng pera], ito na po iyon. This is what I call slam dunk evidence,” De Lima said.

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VATICAN CITY, February 5, 2014 (AFP) - The Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations accused the UN on Wednesday of distorting facts in its damning report which denounced the Church for failing to stamp out child abuse.

The report failed to take into account the fact that the Vatican had made “a series of changes for the protection of children”, and its efforts at reform were “facts, evidence, which cannot be distorted,” Silvano Tomasi said in an interview with Vatican Radio.

He said the report by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child – which was drawn up after a landmark hearing last month between human rights experts and senior Churchmen – “almost appears to

have been prepared before the meeting”.

While the Vatican had given “detailed, precise answers to several points” raised by the experts, they “were not included in the final report, or at least appear not to have been taken into serious consideration,” he said. The report “appears to be out of date, bearing in mind what actions the Holy See has taken in these past few years. It is simply a question of facts, evidence, which cannot be distorted,” Tomasi added.

The UN report said “tens of thousands of children worldwide” had been abused systemically for years within the Catholic Church, which it called on to remove all clergy suspected of raping or molesting children.

MANILA, Feb 6 (Mabuhay) – The Taguig City Police on Thursday filed obstruction of justice charges against the security agency of Forbeswood Condominium in Taguig City, where TV hostactor Vhong Navarro was mauled last January 22.

In a complaint filed with the Department of Justice, the Taguig police accused Megaforce Security Services of violating Republic Act 5487 or The Private Security Agency Law and Presidential Decree 1829 that penalizes obstruction of apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders.

Apart from the security agency, also named names respondents were five of Megaforce’s personnel and several John Does.

The Philippine National Police earlier

imposed a fine on Megaforce for failing to report the mauling within 24 hours.

The agency handling security at the Taguig City condominium building, will have to pay a fine of P5,000 for the lapse in protocol, according to the PNP Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agencies (SOSIA).

Among the violations earlier considered to have been made by the agency were: Failure to report the incident to the police, non-cooperation with police investigators, and failure to observe protocols in the conduct of investigation of a crime.

Police Chief Inspector Sonny Celedio, PNP-SOSIA executive officer said Megaforce Security Services may yet be made to pay stiffer fines while its security guards may have their permits revoked.

PNP-HPG works closely with private sector vs carjacking MANILA, Feb 6 (Mabuhay) – The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) is intensifying coordination with private security guards and business establishments as pro-active measure in thwarting carjacking.

In a broadcast interview on Thursday, Supt. Elizabeth Velasquez, spokesperson of the PNP-HPG, said that increasing visibility and patrols is among the efforts being implemented in coordination with the private sector. ”We have intensified coordination with business establishments and private security guards to prevent these incidents by increasing visibility and patrol,” said Velasquez.

Velasquez said that based on available

PNP-HPG data, a total of 26 four-wheeled vehicles and nine motorcycles were stolen in Quezon City alone since January 1. ” We are still collecting data from our units all over the country,” said Velasquez.

Velasquez said that among the favorite targets of carjackers are Mitsubishi models Strada, FB and Lancer, and Isuzu Crosswind. She said that vehicle models from 1998 to 2004 appeared more appealing to carjackers.

According to Velasquez, some stolen vehicles are being used in committing crimes while others are dismantled and sold in parts.

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Palace to OFWs: Remain calm, PHL ready vs HK sanctions MANILA, Feb 5 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Wednesday asked overseas Filipinos workers (OFW) in Hong Kong to remain calm after the administrative region imposed the first wave of sanctions against the country in connection with the 2010 Manila bus hostage crisis.

“Kailangang manatiling mahinahon ang ating mga kababayang OFW. Paninindigan at pangangalagaan ng pamahalaan ang kapakanan ng mga Pilipino sa HK,” Presidential Communications Operations Of-

fice head Herminio Coloma Jr. told reporters in a text message.

He issued the statement after Albay Rep. Al Francis Bichara said President Benigno Aquino III must quickly resolve the country’s diplomatic row with Hong Kong, noting a worse-case scenario could affect OFWs. Bichara made the appeal after Hong Kong suspended the visa-free privilege of Philippine government officials, which the lawmaker fears may eventually include Filipino tourists and OFWs.

Koko cautions against hasty privatization of gov’t hospitals MANILA, Feb 6 (Mabuhay) – Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III today cautioned against the hasty privatization of the country’s lone specialized orthopedic hospital, saying it runs counter to the government’s policy on poverty alleviation and empowerment of the poor and vulnerable.

Pimentel asked the Department of Health (DOH) to put on hold the privatization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC) until issues raised by various groups, among them the National Orthopedic Hospital Workers Union-Alliance of Health Workers, are fully addressed.

He said that aside from denying expert medical care to poor patients who could not afford to pay their bills, hospital employees are also bound to lose their jobs once the new management of the privatized hospital takes over.

Pimentel said that the DOH is mandated by law to ensure access to basic health services for all, but wondered why it is rushing the privatization of specialized hospital without an alternative to accommodate poor patients despite getting a

huge P84.4 billion this year.

He said that since the advent of the Local Government Code of 1991 in which health services were devolved to local governments, the DOH budget has gone up dramatically over the years despite the transfer of vast functions and manpower to the LGUs. The DOH had awarded to MegawideWorld Citi Consortium the privatization of the POC at a cost of P5.69 billion, hoping to modernize the 700-bed hospital that caters to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and serves as a center for trauma and orthopedics.

But Pimentel said that the more than 6,000 patients, eighty percent of whom are service patients and majority not members of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.

(PhilHealth), will be displaced by the privatization and they have no place to go.

He said that the government could not simply just set aside the interest of the poor patients as it is its moral duty to provide free and affordable healthcare to the people, especially the poor and the vulnerable in society.

The Palace had already said it was still working toward a mutually acceptable conclusion to the problem.

But on Wednesday, Coloma said they were also prepared for any scenario.

“Handang harapin ng pamahalaan ang posibilidad ng mga inaambang aksiyon,” he said. Aquino meanwhile reiterated he has no plans to apologize over the tragedy. In an interview published in The New York Times Tuesday (US time), Aquino said an apology could create a “legal liability.” (MNS)

Filipino sailors rescued as storms resurge off Spain MADRID, February 4, 2014 (AFP) Spanish coastguards rescued five Filipino sailors by helicopter after the seamen’s boat got caught in a storm on Tuesday off northwestern Spain, where fresh sea gales were growing, authorities said.

The five were lifted from the Esnaad 715, an Emirates-flagged supply ship, which was “in danger of sinking” 50 nautical miles from the Spanish port of La Coruna, the national coastguard said in a statement.

“The rescue operation was complicated by the adverse weather conditions

in the area, with southeasterly winds of 45 knots,” equivalent to more than 80 kilometers or 50 miles an hour, it added.

It said the coastguard had brought the sailors to land in the nearby Spanish port of Viveiro and sent a tugboat to assess the situation of the Esnaad, which had been on the way from the Netherlands to Abu Dhabi.

Fierce waves were pounding seafronts and fishing boats off northern Spain, where authorities issued alerts for storm tides and strong winds for Wednesday, with snow forecast in some places.

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According to a University of California report, Orange County’s economy is expected to accelerate through

2015 with a better than expected job growth to “continue to perceived to be shifting to higher gear is also expected to cause the drive the region’s housing recovery.�

Orange County economy, already a population to grow to 146,000 standout in Southern California, is expect- by 2017, according to th foreed to accelerate in the next two years with cast.

Orange County has over 3 job growth concentrated in the professional and business services sector which includes million people in its 34 cities occupations like accountants, lawyers and and is the third largest county in California, behind its neighbors, architects.

The state’s Employment Development Los Angeles and San Diego Department has reported that Orange counties, which have populaCounty has gained more jobs than what tions of 9.9million and 3.1 milwas originally estimated and added more lion, respectively.

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Kyle Hunter, an award-winning weather forecaster and broadcaster for over 23 years, sued CBS Broadcasting, Inc. for discrimination. He alleged that two of CBS’ television stations (KCAL and KCBS) repeatedly refused to hire him as a weather news anchor because of his gender and age, even though he had more experience and better qualifications.

Hunter alleged that in 2010, KCBS did not renew the contract of position because KCAL “catered to male its weather anchor, Johnny Mountain, as viewers” and that Hunter “wouldn’t be the “part of [a] plan to turn prime time weather type men would want to look at.” broadcasting over to younger attractive Hunter claims that CBS’s gender and females.” Although Hunter expressed inter- age based policies and resulting decisions est in filling the vacancy, KCBS decided violated the law. These policies include 1) to hire Jackie Johnson, a “young attractive filling weather broadcast positions with female” who was previously the weather attractive females, and refusing to permanently hire males, and 2) filling weather anchor on KCAL. Hunter then asked KCAL to consider broadcast positions with individuals under him for Johnson’s former position. KCAL, 40 years old, and refusing to permanently however, began “quietly interviewing hire individuals over 40. young, attractive females to replace CBS asked the trial court to strike the Johnson” and told Hunter “there was complaint, arguing that its selection of a not ‘an opening for him now.’” KCAL newscaster qualified as free speech and then posted a “sham” notice regarding its Hunter cannot sue CBS for exercising its weather anchor position, even though it free speech rights. Hunter countered that had already hired “an attractive younger CBS’s actions had nothing to do with free female” named Evelyn Taft, “whose age speech, but instead was a “hiring policy” and gender were key considerations in the that banned the hiring of males for these hiring decision.” After learning of Taft’s positions, and hence, was employment hiring, Hunter contacted KCAL and was discrimination. told that he was not considered for the The Court of Appeal sided with CBS

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However, even though CBS engaged in free speech, the question remains whether CBS’ conduct is still discriminatory. The Court of Appeal remanded the case to the

Cebu-born Minerva Benedicto Vier stars in ‘A Cat Named Mercy’

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The world premiere theater presentation of “A Cat Named Mercy,” currently showing until February 23, 2014 at Casa 0101 Theatre in Boyle Heights stars Cebu-born, Minerva Benedicto Vier The play, written by Josefina Lopez and directed by Hector Rodriguez is about maximizing a person’s life, understanding their healthcare issues, as well as their end of life right to a peaceful death.

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City of Beverly Hills celebrate Centennial with star-studded concert On January 28, 2014, the City of Beverly Hills celebrated its 100th year anniversary with a star-studded concert of prominent Beverly Hills artists and sing-along at the famous Saban Theatre.

Through the courtesy of media colleague, Evelyn Portugal, Advertising Manager of the Beverly Hills Courier, this writer was grateful for the privelege of experiencing a historical event.

To honor the city’s history since its incorporation on January 28, 1914, John A. Mirisch, Other famous movie and television stars Mayor of who setlled in Beverly Hills were: ElizaBeverly Hills beth Taylor, Lucille Ball, Jimmy Stewart hosted the and Danny Thomas. The musical program event. Per his presented the LA Lawyer’s Philharmonic message on Orchestra, conducted by Beverly Hills a classy proresident, Gary S. Greene and they played gram, he said sing-along hit songs such as:”Let Me Enthat the songs Pat Boone tertain You,” “Singing In The Rain,” Old were “not just Man River,” and “Raindrops Keep Falling songs.” They On My Hair.” were “writGuest conductor Richard M. Sherman, ten by comanother Beverly Hills resident, followed posers and/or with his masterful style, with the LA lyricists who Lawyer’s Philharnonic playing his music made their and lyrics of: “Chitty Chitty Bang, Bang,” homes in Bev“Winnie The Pooh,””Supercallifragillistic erly Hills.” expialidocious,” Chim Chim Cheree,” and As a start“It’s A Small World.” er, there was Veteran actress Betty White, who gradua brief, nostal- Betty White ated from the Beverly Hills High School, gic film preintroduced the brief performances of the sentation on Beverly Hills High School Madrigal SIngthe history of ers with their acapella rendition of “SomeBeverly Hills where Over The Rainbow: and “Goodbye which showed Yellow Brick Road,” after which Golda how Beverly Berkman, a 14-year old soloist sang “The Hills began as Way We Were” and “Summertime.” a residential Guest soloist after the intermission was community another Bevelry Hills resident, veteran in 1906. An singer/actress Florence Henderson who aerial view of Florence Henderson sang “God Bless America,” followed by Beverly Hills in 1921 also showed only Gary Greene, Esq. with his Big Band of a few homes amidst a large empty land as Barristers and they played “Blue Moon,” opposed to the aerial view of the Beverly “It Had To Be You,” and “Come Fly WIth Hills today, which is now packed with Me.” homes and almost no empty land available.

Another guest conductor, Charles Fox, And, In 1931, the Beverly Hills City Hall a Beverly Hills resident along with the LA was built to show a “lavish Spanish revival Lawyer’s Philharmonic, played his TV style with ornate ceilings, marble floors, musical scores such as: “Happy Days,” including a landmark mosaic tower which “Wonder Woman,” “Love Boat” and cost one million Depression-era dollars.” :”Wide World of Sports.”

“Over the years, Beverly Hills has been Highlight of the evening was the apthe home of many of the most-celebrated pearance of guest soloist, singer/actor Pat and accomplished American legends such Boone another Beverly Hills resident, who as two presidents: Richard Nixon and sang his soulful and riveting rendition of Ronald Reagan, along with Elvis Presley Neil Diamond’s “The Story of My Life.”

“Its popularity as a posh residential area The Beverly Hills Marching Band began in 1919 when Douglas Fairbanks played the finale song of Meredith Wiland Mary Pickford built a hilltop mansion son’s “76 Trombones” and Stephen called Pickfair.” Therafter, every movie Sondheim’s “Old Friends,” which star, mogul or those in the film industry made the Beverly Hills crowd’s evewanted to live in lavish estates such ning experience not only historic but as: Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and meaningful and full of hope in looking Will Rogers, who was its first Honorary forward to celebrate another 100 wonderMayor in 1925. ful years.

2 party-list solons want young generation to be trained on values of patriotism MANILA, Feb 6 (Mabuhay) – The young generation should be taught the values of patriotism and love of country by inculcating in their minds how important it is as a citizen, Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe said on Thursday.

Batocabe said educators of both high schools and colleges should revive Philippine Military Training (PMT) and Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) whose cadets will be trained by professional soldiers to be ready for tapping should the need arises.

“We need to plant to the minds of the young generation how important is loyalty to the country. The values of patriotism should be developed by heart so that they can pass the love of country to the next generation,” Batocabe told reporters at the weekly forum Usaping Balita at Serye

Restaurant in Quezon City.

He said the home defense force is badly needed, specially during threats of invasion by some countries who want to assert their military might to control other nations.

Batocabe is referring to China’s continued bullying by patrolling major portions of the West Philippine Sea and claiming that it is their territory since time immemorial. “We should not live in a state of fear. President Aquino is on the right track to show to the world that we are ready to defend our country against any bully country,” Batocabe pointed out.

OFW Family party-list Rep. Roy Seneres, who expresses the same support to the President, said that the “slip of China is showing” and we should stop befriending to a country which does not mind other’s rights and feelings.

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block immigration reform in 2006 when the occupant of the White House was Republican president George W. Bush?”

Obama’s spokesman Jay Carney asked reporters aboard Air Force One. “Was it because they didn’t trust him?

“I think no – I think the issue is because of the well known and documented challenges dealing with this issue presents the Republican Party.”

Obama’s pledge to increase his use of executive powers was only “feeding more distrust” of the administration, and im-

migration reform will stall until that rift is healed, Boehner said.

“There is widespread doubt about whether this administration can be trusted to enforce our laws, and it’s going to be difficult to move any immigration legislation until that changes.”

Boehner added that Americans and lawmakers alike “don’t trust that the reform we’re talking about will be implemented as it was intended to be.”

The speaker said he has been pushing for reform for the past 15 months, and that the issue “needs to be dealt with.”

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strongly backed last year’s Senate bill that laid out a 14-year pathway to citizenship for many of the more than 11 million people now in the country illegally, needed to engage more with Republicans on some of their priorities, including jobs and training bills that have stalled in the Democratic-run Senate.

“Understand something: the president is asking us to move one of the biggest bills of his presidency, and yet he has shown very little willingness to work with us on the smallest of things.”

Last year the Senate passed a landmark bipartisan bill that laid out the most comprehensive immigration reform in a generation, including an overhaul of the guest worker program, tighter entry-exit monitoring, and improved border security.

But Boehner and his House Republi-

cans rejected it, saying they would tackle the issue in smaller, more manageable pieces, with border security the first legislative step.

Despite Boehner’s remarks, White House spokesman Jay Carney said “we remain optimistic about the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform in 2014.”

He cited the “significant improvement” in US border security during Obama’s presidency as measurable progress that Republicans could get behind.

“But look, nothing like this – nothing as important, nothing as comprehensive – ever comes fast or easy in Washington, so this won’t be any different,” Carney said.

Some far-right conservatives equate any legalization of undocumented migrants to “amnesty” and are unlikely to back a deal that legalizes them.

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potential trigger for military conflict.

China has been steadily increasing its military and coast guard presence in the sea in recent years to assert its claim, causing diplomatic tensions to rise and stoking concerns in the Philippines about perceived Chinese bullying.

The Philippines says Chinese vessels have since 2012 effectively occupied a rich fishing area called Scarborough Shoal, which is about 220 kilometers (135 miles) off its main island but 650 kilometers from the nearest major Chinese land mass.

The Philippines launched legal action with a United Nations tribunal last year, asking it to rule the Chinese South China Sea claim is invalid. China has refused to participate in the UN process.

Anger in China over Nazi comparison China’s foreign ministry did not immediately react to Aquino’s comments on Nazi Germany but an angry commentary was released on the state-run Xinhua news agency. “Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III, who has taken an inflammatory approach while dealing with maritime disputes with China, has never been a great candidate for a wise statesman in the region,” the commentary said.

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ler to prevent World War II,” Aquino told the New York Times in Manila on Tuesday.

Aquino was referring to the failure by Western nations to back Czechoslovakia when Adolf Hitler-led Nazi Germany occupied western parts of the European nation in 1938 ahead of World War II. Aquino’s comments come less than two weeks after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe raised the temperature in a parallel territorial dispute with China by appearing to compare Sino-Japanese relations with the run-up to World War I. Japan and China are at loggerheads over the sovereignty of disputed islands in the East China Sea, raising fears about a military confrontation between Asia’s two biggest economies. China also claims nearly all of the South China Sea, one of the world’s most important waterways as it is home to vital shipping lanes and is believed to sit atop lucrative deposits of natural resources. But the Philippines, as well as Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and the Taiwan, have overlapping claims to some of the waters, and those disputes have for decades made the South China Sea another

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Aside from Cebu, the participants will be toured around the nearby island of Bohol to showcase examples of thriving marine ecotourism spots. Optional tours include whale shark interaction in Oslob, Cebu and a visit to the Puerto Princesa, Underground River in Palawan.

In 2012, the Philippines was also host to the ASEAN Ecotourism Conference where Secretary Jimenez discussed Executive Order No. 111, which details the national ecotourism strategy through sustainable management of destinations, education and awareness, involvement of local communities, and development of tourism products.

“We strive to make our local communities become the managers of their own destinations. Responsible stewardship is key to making our destinations more fun.

Our goal is to be one of the successful tourism-powered economies practicing responsible, ethical, and sustainable tourism,” the tourism chief said.

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Enrile and Estrada, along with Sen. Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., have been named respondents in a plunder complaint filed with the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the pork barrel scam.

Estrada denied Tuason’s claim, saying she may be just holding a grudge against him after he refused to give her the money she was asking for in October.

Enrile, meanwhile, has yet to comment on the issue.

Tuason, former social secretary of former President Joseph Estrada, arrived from the United States before dawn Friday to reaffirm her affidavit, which she earlier executed in the US. De Lima said Tuason’s affidavit corroborated that of Benhur Luy’s. She added more than corroborating Luy’s statement, Tuason also filled in the missing pieces in the fund mess.

Luy is a state witness in the pork barrel scam.

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Residency on a marriage entered less than two years This article is not intended to cover all the The Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986 (IMFA) requires an alien obtaining a green card through a marriage less than two years old to come back at the end of that two years with the petitioning spouse and show that they are still married or, if the marriage was terminated, to show that the marriage was entered in good faith before the USCIS will issue them a permanent (unconditional) greencard.

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green card through a spousal petition by virtue of a marriage entered because the couple got divorced or are in less than twenty four months before the the process of filing a divorce and is having status is obtained will only receive a con- difficulties getting the cooperation of the ditional green card under INA §216(d). To US citizen spouse. When the alien spouse remove this condition, both spouses must falls into this situation, it is still possible file a form I-751 with the USCIS within for them to obtain their permanent green 90 day period preceding the expiration card by filing a waiver. The waiver must of the conditional green card along with be based on one of the following reasons 1) other supporting documents showing the Extreme hardship would result if such alien marriage was entered in good faith. is removed 2) The qualifying marriage was However, sometimes alien spouses entered in good faith by the alien spouse, are not able to file this Joint Petition to but ‌ has been terminated (divorce), remove the condition on their green card and the alien was not at fault in failing to

India warns US of consequences on visa reform WASHINGTON, February 6, 2014 (AFP) - India has warned the United States of consequences for its companies if lawmakers tighten visa rules on high-tech firms as part of an immigration overhaul.

Ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said that India would see a decision to restrict certain temporary visas for skilled workers as a sign that the US economy is becoming less open for business. “We think this is actually going to be harmful to us. It would be harmful to the American economy and, frankly, it would be harmful to the relationship� between the two countries, Jaishankar told AFP in an interview. “Once I feel I’m not getting a fair deal, I am less responsive to the concerns of the other party. Then tomorrow if an American company comes and says, ‘You know, we’ve got this set of problems,’ the temptation for me is to say, ‘I’m out for lunch,’� he said.

The Republican leadership of the House of Representatives recently laid out general principles for an overhaul of immigration – whose main goal would be to give legal status to the estimated 11 million undocumented foreigners in the United States.

A version passed last year by the Senate, which is led by President Barack Obama’s Democratic Party, offers automatic immigrant visas for foreigners who earn advanced science degrees at US universities.

timely file the joint petition and attend the interview; or 3) The qualifying marriage was entered into in good faith by the alien spouse and during the marriage the alien spouse or child was battered by or was the subject of extreme cruelty perpetrated by the US citizen parent or permanent resident spouse or parent and the alien was not at fault in failing to file the joint petition and attend the interview. INA §216Š(4); 8 CFR 216.5 If you have a conditional green card and your are having difficulty obtaining cooperation from your US citizen spouse in signing a joint petition to remove this conditional green card, you should consult an attorney to assist you in planning for and obtaining a waiver.

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Chinese insults show PHL is right: Aquino

MANILA, Feb 5 (Mabuhay) – The government will continue carrying out reforms in the bureaucracy to sustain recent economic gains for the benefit of all Filipinos, a Palace official said on Tuesday.

“The Aquino administration shall continue to pursue and institutionalize these reforms anchored on principles of good governance and to build stronger public institutions,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr. said in response to a report noting tremendous government losses as a result of rampant corruption in government.

In a report, the Global Financial Integrity, a Washington, DC-based research and advocacy organization, said the Philippines has suffered $132.9 billion in illicit financial outflows from crime, corruption, and tax evasion, while $277.6 billion was illegally transferred into the country over a 52-year period.

Coloma noted that while the report only covers the first year of the Aquino administration, the government is committed to continue eliminating corruption in the bureaucracy.

The study made by the Global Financial Integrity covered the administrations of seven Presidents from Carlos P. Garcia to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, he said noting that it is important to address the concerns expressed in the report because it affects the country’s reputation in the global stage.

To address these concerns, Coloma said that since 2010, the government has undertaken reforms to curtail smuggling and curb money laundering activities. Last year, the Financial Action Task Force excluded the Philippines in its blacklist citing “significant progress to improve anti-money laundering” measures.

He also said several international agencies have cited considerable improvements in the country, especially in the areas of governance, transparency, government and business efficiency and economic performance.

For instance, the Philippines’s ranking in the International Finance Corp.’s “Doing Business 2014” report, jumped 25 places to 108 from 133 in 2013 while its standing in Transparency International last year improved significantly to number 94 from 105 the previous year.

Also, in the latest 2013 World Economic Forum, the Philippines’ ranking rose to 59ęč spot from the previous year’s 65ęč out of 148 countries, while the 2013 Grant Thornton Global Dynamism Index showed the Philippines ranking rising to 25 places to 21Ęę among 60 countries.

The Philippines also achieved consecutive ratings upgrades to investment grade status from prominent credit ratings agencies such as Standard and Poor, Fitch, Moody’s and Japan Credit Agency.

These ratings agencies are globally recognized as credible endorsers of countries attaining seal of good financial housekeeping and management. (MNS)

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MANILA, February 7, 2014 (AFP) – Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Friday brushed off a barrage of Chinese insults that were triggered by him comparing China’s rulers with the Nazis, as the two sides traded further angry accusations over a territorial dispute.

China’s state-run Xinhua news agency released a blistering commentary on Wednesday in which it labelled Aquino “amateurish”, “ignorant” and “lame”.

The commentary came a day after Aquino said China’s efforts to seize disputed parts of the South China Sea were similar to Nazi Germany’s actions before World War II, and called on global leaders not to make the same mistake of appeasement.

“Well, I thank Xinhua because they are reaffirming the validity of our position. As the saying goes, if someone cannot answer an issue, then he resorts to name-calling,” Aquino said when asked for a response to the Xinhua commentary.

“If you are intentionally insulting me, I thank you because it shows the Philippine position is correct.”

In Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei maintained the pressure on Friday, insisting that comparing China’s actions to those of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler were “inconceivable and unreasonable”.

“China is strongly dissatisfied with the relevant remark. We hope that the Philippine side will correct its mistake,” he told a press briefing.

China insists it has sovereign rights over almost all of South China Sea, even waters approaching the coasts of neighbouring countries and down as far south as Borneo.

The Philippines, as well as Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan, also claim parts of the sea, and the disputes have for decades made the waters a potential trigger for military conflict in the region.

Tensions have escalated in recent years as an increasingly muscular China has built up its naval and coast guard presence in the South China Sea, drawing complaints from the Philippines of Chinese bullying. Hong said the Philippines had created the most problems with its “illegal occupation” of islands in the South China Sea. But Aquino said the disputes could be resolved if all countries abided by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), to which both China and the Philippines are signatories.

The Philippines launched legal action with a United Nations tribunal last year, asking it to rule if the Chinese South China Sea claim was invalid.

China refused to participate in the UN process.

several steps before a peThe United States Citizenship and Immigration Sertition can be submitted to vice (CIS) will once again begin accepting petitions for the CIS. An initial step in H-1B working visas on April 1, 2014. Petitions may be the process involves verisubmitted for employment to commence on or after Ocfication of the sponsor’s tober 1, 2014. It is imperative that interested applicants federal employer identihave their petition submitted to the CIS between April fication number (FEIN) 1-7, 2014, in order to with the Department of avoid another potential Labor (DOL), which typiblackout. cally takes a few days to As background, a week. there are 65,000 H-1B Another pre-filing requirement is notification of visas available each fiscal year (October 1 to Septhe Labor Condition Application (LCA) that will tember 30), plus another 20,000 H-1B visas for those be filed with the DOL. The notification must be who have attained a US Master’s degree or higher. provided to the union’s bargaining representative For fiscal years 2007 and 2008, the visa cap was or, if none, by posting the notice of filing for 10 reached on the very first day of filing on April 1.

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Redemption with an exclamation point Not just with a period; but with an emphatic exclamation point!

That’s how undefeated two-division world champion Timothy “Dessert Storm� Bradley would like to punctuate his rematch against eight-division world champion Manny “Pacman� Pacquiao. Admitting that because his controversial split decision victory over the Filipino boxing champ in 2012 was not convincing enough for many, Bradley said he needs this fight for a chance to win a more conclusive win.

“I beat this guy already, but nobody believe (sic) that I did. And I did that if he beats Pacquiao “again,â€? that not get credit for it. This fight has to hap- would raise his “stock even higher.â€? pen so I could sleep at night. I’m sick of But despite the confident talk, Bradley walking down the street and people saying could not promise to deliver a KO. ‘You didn’t win that fight. They gave that “If the knock out comes, that’s great. I to you. They robbed Manny.’ Do you know think that will be the exclamation point that how that make (sic) me feel? And I’m the I need to silence everybody. But everybody champ? Man, c’mon! And it tears me up, knows that I’m not a big huge puncher; dude. It just tears me up‌,â€? Bradley told and Pacquiao is a very, very clever guy; members of the media who attended the very hard guy to hit‌ I don’t know if I press conference held early this week to can knock him out,â€? he said. announce the upcoming rematch to be held Nonetheless, the champ who ended on April 12th 2014 at the MGM Grand Pacquiao’s welterweight reign and 15-bout Garden Arena in Las Vegas. winning streak promised to train hard: At the gathering, Bradley also confi- “I’m training like an animal. I’m gonna do dently reminded everyone that he not only 8 weeks of training this time around; not beat Pacquiao during their first outing; but 12. I think maybe I was a little bit burnt he also subsequently beat Juan Manuel out for the first fight; may be over-trained Marquez, the man who knocked out the a little bit. But this time around I’m doing Fighter of the Decade.

8 hard weeks, typical training camp for a “My confidence comes from my abil- championship fight.â€? ity – what I’ve done in the past; what I’ve Bradley added that while this fight is done through the years; how hard I work. a “must winâ€? for him, the pressure is on I’m a student of the game. I study fighters,â€? Pacquiao. he added. “I’ve been studying Pacquiao ‌ “I feel no pressure. I already beat him sheeesh‌ forever, dude. It just comes from once. The pressure is on him. My career me being competitive, my competitive still goes on. I’m the champion here, if nature, my mental toughness. I believe in he wants what I got, he gotta come earn myself when nobody else believes in me.â€? it,â€? he said.

Bradley recalled that even when nobody Kababayan Today is bringing you the thought he would beat Marquez, he went sidelights and highlights of this rematch, on to claim a split decision against the from the training, all the way to fight night “Dinamita.� And he says he’s convinced in Las Vegas. Catch all the features and

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Gov. Brown appoints Inumerable as Judge of the Superior Court of Ventura County I am proud to announce that Governor Jerry Brown has appointed my brother , Ferdinand “Dino� Inumerable as Judge of the Superior Court of the County of Ventura on January 28, 2014. The Honorable Judge “Dino� Inumerable was formerly a Court Commissioner of the Ventura County Superior Court and prior to that, as a deputy public defender with extensive experience handling capital crimes, he had been recognized as Litigator of the Year by the Ventura County criminal

defense bar. My father, the late Judge Nomer Inumerable and mother, Covina with consultation offices in the the late Dr. Lorceli Inumerable are shining cities of Panorama City, Torrance, Rancho proud of this great achievement.

Cucamonga, Orange and Long Beach. All Proud Parents totaled , we have decades of legal experiThe late Judge Nomer Inumerable ence in serving and assisting thousands of was a judge for the province of Bulacan our kababayan and other ethnicities.

(San Ildefonso and San Miguel) for 18 Governor’s Appointment years before he left the bench prior to I was a newcomer to Los Angeles and the declaration of martial law. My father a student at UCLA Law School when I was a firm believer in the rule of law and first came to hear of this fine governor and coming from a family of modest means, the wonderful support group of Filipino his mantra was “for those who have less American leaders who called themselves in life to have more in law�. He was a “Browns for Brown.� The Governor went driving force in encouraging and support- on to appoint the first Filipinos to the ing his three boys to pursue careers in the bench and he continues to do so today and field of law. My mother was a Psychiatrist I thank him. for the Veterans Administration Hospital Community Empowerment who had been treating veterans afflicted It is our family’s fervent wish that the with post traumatic stress syndrome long greater Filipino community of California before they had a label for this debilitating and the United States and specially, the condition. Her mantra was ‘depression is a younger generation, shall continue on its silent killer’ and those who have it , should path not only for financial success but also receive treatment as someone would with for greater participation and empowerment a physical disease. in the fields of politics and law. We thank Proud Brothers you all for your prayers and support.

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ENTERTAINMENT SoCal-based Patricia Javier speaks up about past with Cedric Lee The raging controversy over the mauling of TV personality Vhong Navarro brought up painful memories for former sexy star Patricia Javier, who had a romantic relationship with businessman Cedric Lee years ago.

Lee is among those charged by the actor for beating him up in Taguig on January 22.

Javier, who is now based in the US, said she became emotional when she saw the severely beaten face of Navarro on

television.

“Napaiyak na lang ako ng nakita ko ‘yung sitwasyon nya.

Kumbaga sa akin kasi ayoko ng balikan kung ano man ‘yung nangyari sa akin in the past, kasi andito Patricia Javier na ako, maayos na ang buhay ko, tahimik, ayoko ng paguluhin,”

she said.

“Gusto ko lang sabihin kay Vhong na magpagaling ka and maraming nagmamahal sa ‘yo, I think buong Pilipino, lahat ng mga kababayan natin,” she told the actor.

Javier was also saddened to hear her name brought up in reports because of her past relationship with Lee. “Right now, I don’t want to say anything about it kasi wala naman ako dun sa mga pangyayaring ‘yon. Hopefully lahat maging maayos, na kung ano man nag nangyari kay Vhong ay magkaroon siya ng justice kung sino talaga ang may kasalanan,” said Javier, adding that her last contact with Lee was nine years ago.

Asked about her to decision to leave the Philippines, Javier admitted that it was a “painful” decision.

“Pero I think that’s the right decision for me. I’m so thankful na when I accepted God into my life, parang mas maraming blessing nang dumating kagaya ng nagkaroon ako ng asawa na masasabi kong sa akin,” she said.

When she moved to the United States, the actress enrolled in a beauty school and is now working as head aesthetician at a dermatological clinic in San Diego, California.

She also moonlights as an event DJ with the name DJ G-Love and she still performs at Filipino events.

The actress has two children with her husband, Dr. Robert Walcher, a chiro-

practor. “He understands kung saan ako nanggaling, lahat he supports me kung ano ang mga gusto kong gawin. Hindi seloso.

Sa kanya, it doesn’t matter kung ano yung past ko. Ang mahalaga kung anong meron kami ngayon,” she said about her husband.

Javier admitted that she regrets entering into a relationship with the married Lee. “Tao lang tayo, nagkakamali, di ba?

Pero dahil dun sa mga pagkakamaling ‘yon, dun naman tayo natuto. Tutal, nandito na’ to, na tinatanong mo ako about him, gusto ko na lang humingi ng sorry sa family n’ya kung nasaktan ko sila before.

Hindi ko po sinasadya,” she said.

The actress added that she is praying for peace for Navarro, as well as for Lee and his family.

Earlier, it was reported that Lee was linked to Javier in 2005.

“Nung naghiwalay kami ay nagmamahalan kami. Ang hirap maghiwalay ng time na yon,” she was quoted as saying in a previous interview. “Totoo po pumatol ako sa may asawa, nagmahal po ako ng may asawa. Ang hirap tapusin ng ganoong klaseng relasyon kaya pinilit ko pa din pong makawala,” Javier added.

According to sources, even while Lee was in a relationship with Javier, he was also planning to pursue another sexy actress, Angela Velez.

It was in 2006 when reports surfaced that Lee was dating singer-actress Vina Morales.(MNS)

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FOOD & DINING Meat-Free Favorites – Game Day Grub Watching the big game last week got me inspired to write up one of my favorite snacks to serve a crowd. This nacho dip takes minutes to prepare and tastes delicious! If you can keep it warm for a few

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Those who ate low-fat fermented dairy products â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a category that includes yoghurts, fromage frais and low-fat cottage cheese â&#x20AC;&#x201C; were 24 percent less likely to develop the disease compared to counterparts who ate none of these products. When examined separately from the other lowfat dairy products, yoghurt by itself was associated with a 28-percent reduced risk.

People in this category ate on average four and a half standard 125-gramme (4.4-ounce) pots of yoghurt each week.

Those who ate a yoghurt for a snack, instead of a packet of crisps, had a whopping 47-percent reduction in the probability of developing diabetes.

Only low-fat, fermented dairy products were associated with the fall in risk. Consumption of high-fat fermented products, and of milk, had no impact.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY Valentine’s Day beauty perfect for gift-giving (Relaxnews) – We take a look at some Valentine’s Day beauty products, perfect for gift-giving.

Lush Why not try a ‘Love Locket’ bath bomb?

The all-vegan product is scented with fair trade vanilla absolute, neroli oil and jasmine absolute and contains paper hearts that float to the surface of your bath.

‘The Kiss’ tinted lip balm, vegan and-preservative free, is the perfect pink color for Valentine’s Day and combines fair trade shea and cupuacu butters and organic agave syrup for protection from all that winter cold.

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Body Shop also has a Strawberry and Chocomania shower gel duo that contains two of our favorite Valentine’s day treats.

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How parenting styles can lead to childhood obesity (Relaxnews) – Parents who regularly punish or dismiss their children’s anxieties could be setting their kids up for obesity, warns a new study.

That’s because kids who fail to learn how to regulate their negative emotions – a skill that can be fostered by affirmative parenting -- are more likely to turn to food for comfort, which can eventually lead to obesity.

That’s the overarching conclusion of a University of Illinois study, which found a connection between poor parenting skills, defined in the study as “insecure parents,” and a child’s propensity for consuming junk food.

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be prosecuted to get rid of the lien. Either way, the law requires that gone up. Some trustees are aggressive in the lien be completely unsecured. When wanting to sell debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence in Chaphome values are down, creditors do not ter 7 where there is a significant difference oppose the MTA. However, when home in the home value claimed by debtor, and values are up, creditors may disagree and the current value claimed by trustee.

In some parts of the country, home dispute the value of the house. They need to prove that there is at least $1 of equity value appreciation becomes a problem in a Chapter 13 lien strip situation because the supporting their lien.

Home values have been increasing in value of the home at the date of filing of the most parts of the country. California is no petition is less than the value of the home at exception. In Southern California, many the date of the confirmation of the Chapter areas have experienced a 20% increase in 13 plan. The dispute between debtor and value in the last 12 months. In fact, some creditor is the exact date when the value of Chapter 7 debtors who filed their cases in the home comes into play legally.

For instance, debtor states that his house the second half of 2013 encountered problems with trustees who argue that a portion is worth $500,000 on the date he files his of the equity of their houses are no longer Chapter 13. He owes $540,000 on his first exempt because current home values have mortgage. He has a second trust deed for a home improvement loan of $100,000 that he plans to strip or cancel. He uses an ConGen De La Vega co-hosts appraisal report dated near the time of his â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Triumph of Philippine Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; filing date that confirms the value of his Exhibition at USC Museum house at $500,000 which he uses to support Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De his motion to avoid lien.

La Vega co-hosted the opening of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;TriThe confirmation hearing is 6 months umph of Philippine Artâ&#x20AC;? held at the Univer- from the date of filing. He files his motion sity of Southern California (USC) Fisher to avoid lien (MTA) on the third month Museum of Art on 05 February 2014. post-filing. The hearing is set for the fourth The USC Museum of Art will run this month. Creditor opposes his MTA arguing exhibition from 06 February to 13 April that the value of the house has increased 2014. The exhibition â&#x20AC;&#x153;Triumph of Philip- to $580,000; therefore, there is $40,000 of pine Artâ&#x20AC;? uses artwork to tell the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equity supporting the home improvement unique political story from the advent of loan of $100,000. The valuation date for the dictatorship to present times. purposes of stripping the lien becomes Inspired by the archipelagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern history of socioeconomic and political struggles, the exhibition also explores the search for a unique national identity in a country colonized by both Spain and the United States over the centuries. Paintings, prints, sculpture, conceptual art, and installations by some of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest visual artists highlight the development of the vibrant and robust art of the Philippines.

relevant. If the value date is the date of filing, debtor will win and the MTA will be granted and the lien cancelled. If the value date is the confirmation date which is still a month away, then creditor will win and the MTA will be denied, therefore, the home improvement loan of $100,000 will still exist as a secured debt on the residence.

If the lien is not stripped, debtor will have to continue making payments on the 2nd mortgage to creditor. Thus, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a major hardship for debtor particularly if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a large payment. If the lien is stripped, debtor no longer has to pay the 2nd mortgage which is a big relief for him.

Section 506(a)(1) gives courts the discretion to value collateral based on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;purposes of the valuationâ&#x20AC;?. In Re Garn (Utah 10/13), the court valued the house as of the petition date because that is when a creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s status is determined. In Re Cahill (N.H 12/13), the court found the house needed to be valued near the confirmation

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In December, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in U.S. was 2% higher than the previous month and 29% lower than the same time last year.

Home sales for November 2013 were up 0% compared with the previous month, and down 19% compared with a year ago. The median sales price of a non-distressed home i believe should be a good thing once the was $177,000. The median sales price of weather clears, people will then realized a foreclosure home was$110,000, or 38% that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to come back to the Real Estate Market to buy. lower than non-distressed home sales.

Another factor that will affect the Real This is a nationwide survey and what might have caused the slow market sales Estate of the US economy is the negative is our unfortunate weather patterns that hit month for the Stocks in January of 2014, the Mid West and East Coast States. That Analyst claims that the first month of the might have affected the California Market year always dictates what the stock market which resulted to more inventory in the will do the rest of the 11 months of the Market for buyers to choose from. That year. If that statements still hold true from

previous market trends, I suspect people and fund managers to pull money out of stocks and bonds and divert back to Real Estate, Gold and Commodities.

The stock market ended a disappointing month on a lower note as the S&P 500 lost 0.7%, extending its January decline to 3.6%. The Nasdaq outperformed, falling 0.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.0%. Equities began the session sharply lower but a day-long rebound helped the major averages finish the trading day with more palatable losses.

The S&P 500 made a very brief afternoon appearance in positive territory before retreating again in the final hour. The Feb session kicked off amid significant weakness in Europe where markets were flirting with losses close to 2.0%. The region-wide weakness was led by Germany after the country saw a 2.4% year-over-year.

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In California we are experiencing a Vertical growth in properties building, what that means is that people are gearing towards downtown market even if they have to buy, rent or live in high rises.

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

Your children instead can simply apply for a U.S. passport the day that they arrive in the U.S. If they present their proof of birth, proof dad is a citizen and is married to mom, and proof that they are lawful permanent residents, they will receive U.S. passports in a very short period of time.

These passports serve as proof that they are Americans and, of course, they can use the passports in the future for identification and for travel abroad and to petition for permanent residents other persons such as their future spouses if they should marry

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Enlisting in the military pays off This is how the country you serve can serve you back: provide you with skills set that are useful in order to excel in your personal and professional life; put your through Lt. Colonel J. college with financial asScott Peterson, sistance; make excellent Commander of the U.S. Army health care accessible to Recruiting Bat- you and to your family; talion in L.A. give you an edge in the work force; and the list goes on and on.

These benefits were enumerated by Lieutenant Colonel J. Scott Peterson, Commander of the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion in Los Angeles. He should know, as he has been serving for about 20 years now, starting right out of college when he enlisted.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I joined the Army for a combination of reasons. I was drawn to the discipline, esprit-de-corps, and camaraderie the Army provides. The opportunity for adventure, travel, and new experiences was also central to my decision,â&#x20AC;? Peterson explained his personal reasons for joining the Army. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Army represents a moral, honorable lifestyle, both personal and professional, that I have always wanted to be a part of. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Army is the ground component of our military. It is the largest service in all of the military,â&#x20AC;? Peterson added in an interview on Kababayan Today.

Peterson and his staff sought the help of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first and only daily talk show for the Filipinos to educate the community about the military; and to hopefully recruit more kababayans.

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This program includes multiple language categories of which Tagalog is one,â&#x20AC;? said Peterson, adding that for successful applicants to MAVNI, a path to citizenship is also in the offing, in addition to the many standard benefits the military avails people in the service.

Peterson said that as they seek to hire the best and the brightest to grow the L.A. Battalion, he is intentionally making an

effort to reach out to Filipinos based on his favorable experiences concerning the work ethic of kababayans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Filipino-American soldiers are outstanding, as are all soldiers serving in our Army. I am continuously encouraged at the tremendous levels of patriotism, commitment, and intellect of those we enlist here in Los Angeles,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soldiers often have varied motivations on why they enlist, but all share a common desire to honorably serve our country.â&#x20AC;?

The MAVNI program is ongoing for several languages, except for Korean, Chinese and Hindi categories which are currently closed. For Filipino, applications are still being processed. For more information, log on to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.goarmy.com.

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Beverly Hills, CA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At the Beverly Hills Hotel, the mainstream, Latino and Filipino American media packed the Crystal Ballroom for the press conference of the Pacquiao vs. Bradley fight. Soon as the press conference began, promoter Bob Arum announced members of the teams of both boxers.

Manny â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pacmanâ&#x20AC;? Pacquiao assured the media that a much â&#x20AC;&#x153;youngerâ&#x20AC;? and energetic Manny Pacquiao will defeat Timothy Bradley on April 12 in Las Vegas at their world welterweight championship rematch.

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When Pacquiao and Bradley first fought on June 9, 2012 at MGM Grand, Bradley won via a controversial split decision, ending Pacquiaoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welterweight reign as well as his seven-year 15-bout winning streak. Neither of them was satisfied. Many clamored for a rematch after the fight.

Now these top two pugilists will settle the controversy on April â&#x20AC;&#x153;For Paquiao who defeated Rios, it means getting back his title. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am prepared to endure my hardest training camp even to win this fight against Bradley.

As always, I dedicate this fight to my countrymen throughout the world and to bring glory to the Philippines, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pacquiao emphasized.

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach added that Tim Bradley is one of the toughest guys in the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tim looked even better when he won his last fight with Marquez.

Manny and I have our work cut out for

us to successfully challenge him on April 12,â&#x20AC;? Roach said further.

For Pacquiao it is not going to be an easy fight, considering that Bradley beat Marquez who knocked down Pacquiao.

But the boxing congressman from the Philippines is hungry to win back the WBO welterweight title from Bradley and prove to the world that he is the real champ!

Pacquiao from Sarangani province is the only fighter to win eight world titles in as many divisions. No active boxer has sold more live tickets in the U.S. than Pacman.

He is also credited with more than 12 million pay per view buys.

Bradley returns to the ring after two recent consecutive victories winning over Ruslan Provodnikov last March and defeating Mexican icon Juan Marquez on October 12, 2013.

Bradley seeks redemption in Pacquiao rematch Bradley knows that in the minds of many thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a blemish on his ostensibly perfect 31-0 ring record.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiming to set that right against Manny Pacquiao in April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This fight is to clean up the uncertainty, clean up the controversy, to redeem what I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get after the first fightâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which is the credit for beating Manny Pacquiao,â&#x20AC;?

Bradley said Tuesday as the build-up to the April 12 bout in Las Vegas began.

There was no war of words as the two met the press in a glittering Beverly Hills Hotel ballroom, just mutual respect and a determination voiced by both fighters to set the record straight.

With the win, unheralded Bradley snapped Pacquiaoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15-fight, seven-year winning streak, but the decision sparked outrage in the boxing-crazy Philippines and in the United States, where two senators pushed for the creation of a national boxing commission to regulate the sport.

The World Boxing Organization later said the special panel it asked to review the bout said the decision should have gone to Pacquiao, but Bradley kept the WBO welterweight world title that he has since defended twice. (Rebecca Bryan, AFP)

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The Japanese auto giant’s highest-ever annual sales volume came thanks to a weaker yen as well as strong US and China sales, signaling it had recovered from a series of damaging safety recalls and Japan’s 2011 quake-tsunami disaster.

The figures beat US-based GM, which said it sold 9.71 million cars last year, while Germany’s Volkswagen logged annual sales of 9.5 million.

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Mazda named Most Affordable Cost-of-Ownership for second consecutive year by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com Mazda’s vehicle lineup offers the lowest 5-year cost of ownership in the U.S. IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 5, 2014 / PRNewswire – Mazda North American Operations(MNAO) today announced that it has been recognized by Kelley Blue Book’sKBB.com as having the most affordable five-year cost of ownership among any other automotive manufacturer. As a result, Mazda is the recipient of the “2014 5-Year Cost to Own Award,” for overall brand, the highest and most prestigious award among the 5-Year Cost to Own Awards from Kelley Blue Book.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/ prnh/20131205/MM28870LOGO) “Hard work and dedication to building the best possible vehicles has brought Mazda to its second consecutive year earning the 5-year Cost to Own Award for the overall Mazda brand,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president and CEO, MNAO. “Mazda’s new generation of vehicles continue to perform very well against the competition, not only with driving dynamics and fit and finish, but fuel economy and overall cost of ownership, and this award is additional proof of that.”

“New-car shoppers naturally want to know how much a car will cost upfront; however, they also should consider what vehicles will save them money down the road,” said Dan Ingle, vice president of vehicle valuations for Kelley Blue Book.

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All-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander receives impressive ‘5-Year Cost to Own Award’ from Kelley Blue Book Cypress, CA, February 5 – Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is honored to have its stylish and affordablypriced all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander 7-passenger crossover named as the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Kelley Blue Book “5-Year Cost to Own Award: Mid-Size SUV/Crossover.”

“We are very proud to see that our allnew 2014 Outlander model has won the distinguished ‘5-Year Cost to Own Award: Mid-Size SUV/Crossover’ from Kelley Blue Book – a very welcome industry prize. And since our outgoing last-generation Outlander was also a recipient of the award, we are pleased with its continued success,” said Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President of MMNA. “More importantly, this honor represents a win for our customers as well, who experience meaningful cost-savings to own and operate as well the high degree of safety it provides, thanks to its ‘Top Safety Pick+’ award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).”

The Kelley Blue Book “5-Year Cost to Own Award” is presented to a select number of vehicles and brands (luxury and non-luxury) with the lowest projected cost of ownership based upon the automotive research firm’s extensive data compiled for new cars over an initial five-year ownership period. Kelley Blue Book makes its award selection determination based on numerous important automotive ownership-related metrics including vehicle depreciation, repair and maintenance costs, anticipated

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US green light for cars to ‘talk’ to each other WASHINGTON, February 3, 2014 (AFP) – It is the stuff of sci-fi movies, but vehicles traveling on US roads will soon be able to “talk” to one another to avoid accidents.

US regulators gave the green light Monday to the use of vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology that can exchange basic

safety data such as speed and position to help avoid collisions.

“Vehicle-to-vehicle technology represents the next generation of auto-safety improvements, building on the life-saving achievements we’ve already seen with safety belts and air bags,” said US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in announcing the approval.

“By helping drivers avoid crashes, this technology will play a key role in improving the way people get where they need to go while ensuring that the US remains the leader in the global automotive industry.”

Approval follows a test project begun in 2012 in which vehicles equipped with wireless devices were used to warn drivers about specific hazards such as an impending collision at a blind intersection, or a vehicle stopped ahead.

Officials said the technology can help avert rear-end, lane change, and intersection crashes. But the systems do not include technology such as automatic braking or steering.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it is finalizing its analysis and will publish a report for public comment, with the goal of establishing rules for the new technology.

The agency said the systems would include “several layers of security and privacy protection” to ensure that vehicles can rely on messages sent from other vehicles for potential safety problems.

NHTSA acting administrator David Friedman said: “Decades from now, it’s likely we’ll look back at this time period as one in which the historical arc of transportation safety considerably changed for the better, similar to the introduction of standards for seat belts, airbags and electronic stability control technology.”

Scott Belcher, of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, a trade group representing transportation and technology industries, welcomed the announcement.

“While the auto industry has made great strides to reduce fatalities and injuries after a crash, the next giant leap is to enable realtime communication between vehicles and with the world around them so crashes can be avoided in the first place,” Belcher said in a statement.

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11000 Sepulveda Blvd.

Mission Hills, CA 91345 WE SERVE ALL AAA, COSTCO, AARP, CREDIT UNION, SAM’S CLUB MEMBERS

San Fernando Mission Blvd

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Offers subject to availability. Net cost based on current rebates. *Nissan Customer Cash in lieu of Special Financing. **Must finance through NMAC. ***All U.S. Military personnel (active and reserve) All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic fi ling charge, any emission testing charge, and dealer add-ons or accessories. Vehicles subject to prior sale. Interest accrues from date of contract. Ad prices good thru 2/9/14 close of business. NMAC financing may be required on some vehicles see dealer for details. All financing subject to credit approval. Factory rebate in lieu of special APR.

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888-588-7635

Manuel Lava

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www.nissanofmissionhills.com

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MISSION Ko ay tulungan Kayo!”

818-408-5860 CELL: 661-644-0944

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2014 Accord recognized for Lowest Ownership Cost in Class by KBB.com Torrance, CA, February 5 – The 2014 Honda Accord was recognized by KBB.com for having the lowest cost of ownership for a midsize sedan over a projected 5-year period. The ‘5-Year Cost to Own Awards’ take into consideration depreciation, expected fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state fees for new models.

The Accord was the top-rated midsize sedan by KBB.com and features sophisticated styling, excel- From left: Tanal Hassoun, Tito Adriosula, Orly Roque, Helen Park and Cruzella Clemente lent driving performance and innovative features, like the available LaneWatch™ display. accord-sedan. For more information about tomotive Loyalty Award recognizing on owner loyalty. This year’s awards Additionally, the Accord earns industry- KBB.com’s 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, superior performance in owner retention are based on analysis of more than 7.4 leading safety scores, having been rated visit: http://www.kbb.com/new-cars/5- for the 2013 model year. The Accord, million actual consumer transactions to a TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance year-cost-to-own-awards/.

America’s best-selling car in retail sales, determine the winners based on informaInstitute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and 1Government 5-Star Safety Ratings was honored for owner loyalty in the tion obtained from state registration and distinguished by the National Highway are part of NHTSA’s New Car Assessment “Non-Luxury Traditional Mid-Size Car” lease transaction information.

Meanwhile, if you want to belong to Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Program (www.SaferCar.gov). Model segment. For the second straight year, with a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score1. tested with standard side airbags (SABs). the CR-V, America’s best-selling CUV, the select group of Honda owners, all you To build and price a 2014 Accord, EArier, the Honda Accord and CR-V captured the award in the “Non-Luxury have to do is visit the Diamond Honda of Glendale and get in touch with our visit www.automobiles.honda.com/ were each awarded a 2013 Polk Au- Compact CUV” category.

“Model loyalty largely depends on kababayans Tito Adriosula, Orly Roque, long-term customer satisfaction and keep- Cruzella Clemente and Helen Park at Diaing each vehicle at the top of its class, mond Honda of Glendale who are more two things at which Honda excels,” said than ready to serve you and find you your David Hendley, assistant vice president of new Honda Hybrids or any other Honda sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. vehicle and be assured of top fuel effi“Being recognized by IHS Automotive ciency as well as safety and maintenance.

These are just some of the reasons in two of the largest and most competitive vehicle segments illustrates both the why are the Pinoys coming in droves to quality of our vehicles and the customer the dealership. Above all, at Diamond satisfaction efforts of Honda dealers Honda of Glendale, customers are treated eekend W BALITA like Diamonds! That statement is backed across the country.”

Presented by IHS Automotive, the up by General Manager Tanal Hassoun, Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards are who has endeared himself to Filipino based on actual model year purchase/lease customers because of his professionalism activity and recognize manufacturers for and his recognition and vast understandsuperior performance in owner retention ing of Honda’s multi-ethnic market. “He - a critical aspect of building and main- is a great anchor. We rely on his wisdom taining market share. Owners had such a and professional savvy all the time. He is positive overall experience that they came very helpful to the Filipino salesmen and back to buy another vehicle of the same customers alike,” says Tito.

Diamond Honda of Glendale is located model, make, or manufacturer. The Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards are the only at 138 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA fact-based awards in the industry based 91205. Toll free # is 1-866-237-7092.

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