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PHL rebuffs call to end sea row case China wants Manila to drop arbitration case filed in The Netherlands MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) – The Philippines on Thursday rejected a Chinese ambassador’s call for Manila to drop its arbitration case against Beijing aimed at settling the territorial row between the two countries over resource-rich parts of the South China Sea. At a press briefing, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said the Philippines is determine to reach a final ruling on its case against China, filed before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Netherlands. “Malinaw ang aming layunin na magkaroon ng ruling iyong Permanent Court See PHL REBUFFS, page 8

PHL to base jets, frigates near Chinaclaimed waters Manila, Philippines (AFP) Monday 7/20/2015 – The Philippines plans to station fighter jets and frigates on a former US naval base facing the South China Sea, where it is engaged in a maritime row with China, a defence official said Monday. They will be located in Subic Bay, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) from a shoal off the northern Philippines controlled by Chinese forces, said Arsenio Andolong, the defense departSee BASE JETS, page 8

The AFP said military assets will be located in Subic Bay, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) from a shoal off the northern Philippines controlled by Chinese forces, said Arsenio Andolong, the defense department’s public affairs chief.

Still undecided, but Grace Poe gets endorsements MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) – Senator Grace Poe on Thursday thanked leaders of the Nacionalista Party and the Nationalist People’s Coalition who expressed support for her if she decides to run for President in 2016. But Poe said as of now, she has not talked to the leadership of the two parties about the upcoming elections. “As a senator I have maintained good working relationship with NPC and NP stalwarts in pursuing meaningful bills but we have not discussed... 2016,” Poe said in a text message.

“Still I appreciate such vote of confidence and expression of support by NPC and NP in case I decide to pursue any political plans in the near future,” she said. The NP and NPC are part of the coalition the Aquino administration’s Liberal Party formed during the 2013 elections. Poe, an independent, ran as a guest candidate of the administration coalition then and topped the senatorial elections. Poe remains uncertain whether or not she would seek the presidency in 2016. “Kasalukuyan ko pa ring sinusuri at See STILL UNDECIDED, page 8

Chris Brown cleared to leave Philippines after bizarre appeals By Joel GUINTO

Manila, Philippines (AFP) Friday 7/24/2015 Grammy-winning hip-hop star Chris Brown was cleared to leave the Philippines late Friday, an official said, after he was temporarily barred from exiting the country over a row with a powerful religious sect. The 26-year-old American – who was stuck in Manila for two days -- secured an emigration clearance certificate (ECC) stating he has no legal obligations in the Southeast Asian country and was free to leave, immigration spokeswoman Elaine Tan said. “ECC was issued... today,” Tan said in a text message to AFP. In a brief video posted to his official Twitter feed Friday night an exuberant Brown is seen walking towards a plane, apparently headed to his next gig in Macau. “Manila it was fun, love y’all man,” the rapper says. “If you’re free to come to Macau -- party tonight!” Brown, who performed to a packed crowd at a Manila arena on Tuesday, was barred from leaving the Philippines after the politically-connected Christian group See CHRIS BROWN, page 8

President Benigno S. Aquino III is being briefed by MWSS Administrator Gerardo A.I. Esquivel during his inspection of the Angat Dam and Dyke Strengthening Project at the Angat Hydroelectric Power Plant Hilltop in Norzagaray, Bulacan Wednesday, (July 22). The Project involves the strengthening of the Angat Dam and Dyke in order to ensure its stability and safety to withstand the potential risk posed by possible seismic activity associated with the West Valley Fault. (MNS photo)

46 percent of Pinoys think Aquino’s corruption drive is a failure MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) – Fortysix percent of Filipinos believe President Benigno Aquino III failed in fulfilling his campaign promise of curbing corruption in the government during his term, a poll conducted by Radyo Veritas has revealed. The survey, conducted between March to April 2015, showed only 13 percent of Filipinos think Aquino succeeded in fighting corruption in the government. More than four in 10 Filipinos, or 41 percent, however, are uncertain whether

the Aquino administration’s anti-corruption programs were effective. The poll, called the Veritas Truth Survey, was conducted using face-to-face interviews with 1,200 respondents randomly chosen nationwide. The survey had a margin of error of plus/minus 3 percent. Among the three branches of government, Congress is perceived by Filipinos to be the most corrupt, with 49 percent of respondents saying the Senate is corrupt, See CORRUPTION DRIVE, page 8

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Will I lose my home if I file for bankruptcy? Americans are still filing bankruptcy in record numbers, and with good reason. The economic downturn, including the fall of housing prices and the increase in unemployment has wrecked havoc on our finances. The truth is, that in many cases, bankruptcy is a wise decision for many, since it wipes away debt and interest payments that would take years to pay off, if you are only making minimum payments. Unfortunately, many people do not file bankruptcy because of misinformation. One of the most com- 12 is for family farmers. Single or married mon questions people ask when con- individuals typically use both Chapter 7 & templating bankruptcy is “will I lose my 13. In a Chapter 7, debts are discharged. In home?” However, in today’s economy, a Chapter 13, the debts are reorganized and where few people actually have much paid back to the extent that the party is able. equity, the answer is NO! What Should I Do? The bankruptcy trustee will first deterIf you are a home owner, filing for a mine whether your home has equity, and Chapter 7, the first thing to do is find out how much. This involves determining the whether your home has equity. If there current market value of the home, and is equity, you and your bankruptcy atsubtracting the pay off amount, cost of torney can determine if you qualify for sale, and any liens. If the equity is below an exemption. Typically, in California, specific homestead exemptions, you keep the homestead exemption for a married your home provided of course, you stay couple is $75,000.00, with higher limits current on your monthly mortgage pay- for seniors. Keeping your home pursuant ments. The general rule of thumb is that to an exemption is conditioned on the unif you continue to make your payments derstanding that you will continue to make on time, the lender prefers that you stay in your mortgage payments. your house. Mortgage lenders, contrary to However, if you still have significant popular belief, are not anxious to foreclose equity, and the exemption is not enough on a property. It means a loss to them, as to protect all of the equity in your home; they will have to spend money holding the you could still use a Chapter 13 debt reorproperty and preparing it for resale. ganization with some partial payments and Bankruptcy is also helpful if you are still protect your home. seriously behind on mortgage payments. Speak with a Lawyer as soon as posIT will stop a foreclosure in its tracks, and sible. through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, provide If you are considering bankruptcy, it you with a plan to amortize mortgage ar- is important to speak with a bankruptcy rearages over a 5 year period. lawyer right away. This is particularly In bankruptcy, there are exemptions, important if you have a large asset, like which render certain property outside the a home that you would like to keep. Your reach of bankruptcy. State law provides lawyer will have knowledge of the various that the debtor be allowed to keep per- exemptions available to you, and offer you sonal property up to a certain amount, for sound advice to ensure your bankruptcy instance. goes smoothly. There is a lot at stake, so it If the debtor avails himself or herself of is important to give yourself every chance an exemption, that property cannot be used of success. by the bankruptcy court to pay creditors. Contact attorney Paul M. Allen at the Specific exemptions are provided through Law Offices of Paul M. Allen to learn both federal and state law that enable most more. I have helped many working class people to keep their home, since these ex- families resolve their financial problems, emptions usually exceed the home’s equity and I can help you too. Get the fresh finanin today’s real estate market. cial start they deserve. I can help you too. Chapter 7 & 13 If you have a tax issues, or other finanThere are several types of bankruptcy, cial problems, give my office a call. I will each with different sets of rules and criteria. personally meet with you and provide you The most common two types of bankruptcy with practical options to your problems. are Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Two other Call the Law Offices of Paul M. Allen types, Chapter 11 and Chapter 12, are lesser today at (818) 552-4500. They have two known and not used as often. Chapter 11 convenient locations: Glendale and La is used by business owners, and Chapter Palma.

DOJ eyes probe of Iglesia ‘abductions’ MANILA, July 24 (Mabuhay) – The Department of Justice on Friday vowed to investigate reports of alleged abductions and torture of ministers of the Iglesia ni Cristo amid a public squabble among the leadership of the religious sect. Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said she has already ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to verify and validate reports that some INC ministers not loyal to the Sanggunian have been abducted or placed under house arrest. “Hindi pwede itong balewalain...If this is true, these are criminal offenses. Kailangan ho imbestigahan ng maayos,” she said. Isaias Samson Jr., a second-generation INC minister, earlier confirmed that at least 10 INC ministers were kidnapped by the religious group and held in different locations. At least one minister, Lowell Menorca II, was being held at the city jail in Dasmariñas, Cavite province. He told media that he and his family were held captive in their own home in Tierra Bella subdivision behind the INC headquarters for a week. He said he and his family escaped after he told his armed guards that he wanted to go to church. De Lima noted the expulsion of Angel Manalo and Tenny Manalo, the brother and mother of current INC Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo, from the INC is something internal to the organization. Tenny and Angel had earlier issued a YouTube video asking the INC brethren for help after receiving threats from fellow INC members. De Lima said allegations that the INC leadership is mismanaging its funds is an internal matter for the religious group. “We consider these the private funds of the Iglesia,” she said. However, the justice secretary said authorities cannot turn a blind eye to reports of people putting up signs, saying they were being held hostage.

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US-based Iglecia members remain ‘intact’ despite crisis in PHL By Abner Galino

IGLESIA ni Cristo (INC) expatriates, particularly here in Los Angeles, have remained intact amid a developing crisis within the hierarchy of the biggest and most powerful home-grown church in the Philippines. A devout INC member, Erwin Arrieta, declared that the church would even become stronger after the crisis was over. “Ang turo hindi naman nag-iiba, yun pa rin. Kaya kahit ano man ang problema, hindi maaapektuhan ang simbahan lalo pang titibay. (The doctrine remains the same. The church will remain strong despite the crisis.),” Arrieta explained. Arrieta added that the incident in Manila even validates the fidelity of the INC church to its doctrine. “Pinapakita lang na walang sinisino ang simbahan. Pag lumabag ka sa patakaran,

ititiwalag ka kahit na sino ka pa,” Arrieta pointed out. Arrieta is part of the INC southern California district which is composed of about 47 congregations distributed through the states of Nevada, Utah and Arizona. Another INC member who requested anonymity, agreed with the assessment of Arrieta. According to her, INC members are focused on the teachings of the church and not on the personalities or people that run it. She expressed sadness over the turn of events though. “Siyempre nalulungkot tayo para sa kanila, mga kapatid sila at ina ni Ka Eduardo,” she added. The source said that she welcomes a thorough probe on the corruption and abuse allegations made by Ka Angel Manalo, the brother of INC Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo, and other ranking ministers. According to her, the INC always takes effort to find consensus within its ranks and she believes that the church would seriously take actions to address the issues. Another INC member, who also refused to be named, said the dispute between the ranking members of the church has been going on for some time. He revealed that

the issues raised by the expelled members were earnestly being discussed in the leadership of each of the church’s congregations here in the US for some time already before they became public. Meanwhile, an expelled member of the INC also predicted that the crisis would not likely affect the strength of the church. She discounted the possibility of a major split in the INC. “Galing ako doon so alam ko kung gaano katibay ang paniniwala nila sa simbahan nila. Kaya sa palagay ko, dadaan lang yan,” she added. The source has joined a non-denominational church, popularly known as evangelicals, after she was expelled. “I am trying to be spiritual without being religious,” she said. Balita Weekend has been trying to get an official statement from any of the INC congregations here in southern California but has been unsuccessful. On Thursday (Manila time), INC Executive Minister Ka Eduardo has expelled his brothers, sister and mother for allegedly causing division in the church and moving to take over the leadership of the organization.

Eduardo said the crisis was brought about by doctrinal differences and denied the allegations of corruption. Those who were expelled were Cristina Villanueva Manalo (mother of Eduardo and known as Ka Tenny), Felix Nathaniel Manalo, Marco Eraño Manalo, and Lolita Manalo Hernandez. The dispute exploded into public awareness when Ka Angel and Ka Tenny published a video on the internet asking for help, claiming their lives were in danger. The two also claimed that some INC ministers had been abducted. The public had an impression that they were being held by unknown armed group at the family residence at the back of the INC main church in Quezon Quezon City. However, it turned out that it weas not the case when officials of the Quezon City police came to investigate. Ka Angel later met the press at the gate of the INC compound and explained that they were not challenging the authority of his brother but were simply protesting the alleged doctrinal violations, abuses and corruption of the people who surround the INC executive minister.

Aquino hits back at ‘staunchest critic’ MANILA, July 21 (Mabuhay) -President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday took a snipe at his “staunchest critic” as he basked in the glory of passing the Philippine Competition Act and a liberalized Cabotage Law. At the conclusion of his speech following his signing of the laws that seek to promote competition in local markets and industries, the President challenged his critic to prove that members of Congress were not doing their jobs. “Sige, maghanap ka ng pruweba na hindi talaga naglilingkod ang ating mga kinatawan sa parehong kapulungan,” (Go

ahead, look for proof that our representatives from both houses of Congress are not serving the people) Aquino said, shouting out to his “pinakamatinding kritiko.” Aquino did not name the critic but observers saw him referring to Vice President Jejomar Binay, who has been trading barbs with administration officials over the past weeks. Binay, who resigned from Aquino’s Cabinet last month, claims that he was being badly treated by administration allies, some of whom have even urged Congress to impeach him as vice president. In previous speeches and interviews,

Binay questioned the government’s actions and plans, irking some administration officials and leading the President to ask why he failed to propose solutions when he was still a Cabinet member. In his speech, Aquino thanked senators and congressmen for working on the Competition Act and on amendments to the Cabotage Law. The Competition Act, which languished in Congress for 20 years, bans anti-competitive mergers, acquisitions and agreements, which allow an entity to have a dominant position in an industry. Penalties for violating the law may reach P250 million.

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Farmers urge Aquino to certify coco levy bill as urgent

Rescued Filipino fishermen disembark from USNS Impeccable, an ocean surveillance ship of the US Navy. Eleven Filipino fishermen were plucked from their partially submerged vessel in the middle of the South China Sea by the Impeccable, which was en route to Subic Bay. (MNS photo)

US navy rescues 11 Pinoy fishermen from sinking boat Manila, Philippines (AFP) Monday 7/20/2015 – A US navy ship has rescued 11 Filipino fishermen after monsoon rains caused their boat to capsize in the South China Sea, the American embassy and provincial officials in the Philippines said. A photograph of Sunday’s rescue released by the US embassy showed several of the fishermen on the upper deck of their boat with just the bow and tail still visible above water. The USNS Impeccable, an ocean surveillance ship, was sailing to the northern Philippine port of Subic Bay when its crew saw the partially submerged boat in the

water, a US embassy statement said. The fishermen had sailed from the northern coastal town of Infanta on July 14 before bad weather struck on Sunday morning, leading their boat to capsize, Juvin Solis of the provincial disaster office told AFP. “They were drifting to the southwest when the US vessel arrived and rescued them a few hours later,” Solis added. Days of monsoon rains have left five people dead and forced about 4,000 people to flee their homes due to flooding and landslides in the northern Philippines, civil defense officers said.

MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) – Coconut farmers are pushing for the passage of a law facilitating the use of the coconut levy fund, now estimated at P93 billion, before President Benigno Aquino III steps down from Malacañang next year. In a press briefing on Thursday, the Kilusan para sa Ugnayan ng mga Samahang Magniniyog called on President Benigno Aquino III to certify as urgent the proposed Coconut Farmers’ Trust Fund. Certifying the bill would allow the Senate and the House of Representatives to prioritize and fast track the passage of the proposed law. “Ang inaasahan namin ngayon sa SONA (State of the Nation Address), maririning namin ang kanyang pangako

na i-certify as urgent iyong usapin ng coco bill sa Kongreso,” National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) sectoral representative Eduardo Mora said. “Iyon lamang ang makakapagsabi na makakamtan ng mga magsasaka ang perang nasa coco levy fund,” added Mora. Last month, however, the Supreme Court stopped the implementation of two executive orders, 179 and 180, by President Benigno Aquino III covering the coco levy fund and ordered Malacañang to comment on the petition filed by the Confederation of Coconut Farmers Organization. In EO 180, Aquino directed the concerned agencies to secure the government’s rights and interests when it comes to the coco levy assets.

PHL pleased at US help recovering Napoles’ loot MANILA, July 18 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Saturday welcomed the United States government’s help in recovering the alleged ill-gotten wealth of suspected pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Napoles. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte noted the Philippines enjoys good working relations with the United States. “Siyempre we welcome all efforts especially when it comes to matters like this. Maganda ang working relations (natin) with (the US),” she said on state-run dzRB radio. Valte also noted the US is fast in initiating forfeiture proceedings. The US Department of Justice had filed a civil forfeiture complaint against Napoles. It is seeking to recover some $12.5 million in assets “that derive from bribery and kickback schemes in the Philippines spanning nearly a decade.” Napoles faces plunder charges over the multibillion-peso pork barrel scam involving some lawmakers. US seeks to seize assets of woman in Philippines scam last week in Washington, The US Justice Department moved to seize $12.5 million in assets of Janet Napoles, a businesswoman at the center of a broad Philippines corruption scandal dubbed the “pork barrel scam”. The department filed a civil forfeiture complaint to gain control of assets including a swank Los Angeles condominium, a motel near Disneyland, and a Porsche Boxster that Napoles bought for a daughter allegedly with money intended for development and disaster relief.

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Is your financial boat sinking? Here’s how you can avoid a disaster… In 1912, the sinking of the mighty ship called the “Titanic” sent 1,516 people to a watery grave. The “Titanic”, first thought to be unsinkable, sank to the bottom of the ocean. Everyone was shocked because no one thought that this was possible. Could this tragedy have been avoided? The answer is YES. It was later discovered that 3 days before the terrible accident, the ship’s operator received the first message that gigantic icebergs were on the impending danger but the same thing hapship’s path. But the ship’s operator simply pened- No one paid attention! As a matter ignored the message. Why? Well, he had of fact, even after the ship finally rammed been told that there was no way that the an iceberg which cut a gash 300 feet long Titanic could sink, so why bother? and the ship started sinking, many people Over the next 3 days, 4 more urgent refused orders to go to lifeboats. messages were received warning of the Why should they obey? They heard that

the Titanic was unsinkable! Testimony later revealed that the lifeboats could actually have saved 500 more passengers. The people who died unnecessarily from the Titanic disaster were locked into wrong thinking because they simply followed the crowd and refused to exercise independent thinking. It was the blind leading the blind. In my opinion, this type of wrong thinking is what keeps a lot of people trapped in their financial problems. They don’t heed the warnings even when it is clear that they are headed toward a danger zone. They think that their ship is unsinkable as long as they can continue to borrow to keep them afloat (pardon the pun). And even as they start to sink, they refuse to get help because they are trapped in their old way of thinking. How can you learn from this senseless tragedy? Pay attention to what I’m saying! Are you feeling a sense of emergency about your current financial situation? Remember that dealing with debt problems often require changing the way you think. After all, if your old way of thinking is what brought you to your present circumstances

in the first place, isn’t this an indication that solving your problem requires having a different mindset? If you are in debt, don’t just be a follower or you may be headed toward failure and disaster. Wrong thinking makes you reactive and vulnerable. To change your situation and your life, you need a change of perspective. Change your thinking and you can change your life for the better. If you’re in debt, it’s not the end of the world. You have options! For a free attorney consultation regarding how you can get out of debt with or without filing for bankruptcy, call Toll-Free 1-866-4777772 to schedule an appointment. We have offices in Glendale, Cerritos and West Covina. (None of the information herein is intended to give legal advice for any specific situation. Atty. Ray Bulaon has successfully helped over 5,000 clients in getting out of debt. For a free attorney evaluation of your situation, please call Ray Bulaon Law Offices at TOLL FREE 1-866-477-7772).

ABAOC Business Matching and Procurement Conference: Providing the necessary tools for the enterprising The Asian Business Association of Orange County has been for the past many years been at the forefront of educating its members on how to navigate the complex business environment of Orange County through its signature information-laden events where participants gain more in experience and strategies on how to navigate their businesses to a solid ground. This year’s Business Matching and Procurement Conference on August 26 at the Wyndham Hotel in Garden Grove will be no different from the previous renditions way of promoting community diversity where an avenue will made available to which the business environment of Orange the attendees composed of Purchasing and County is known for and one of the many Procurement Personnel, Supply and Chain factors responsible for the successful ecoLogistics and Contract Managers a once- nomic rebound of the local economy. The day-long event will also provide a-year opportunity to be more effective at the opportunity for business relationships what they do. Through this annual event, participants to grow which in the long term will benefit which organizers expect to reach the 300- Orange County’s economic players as well mark this year, will be an opportunity for as the county itself. Close to a dozen local businesses many them to have better tools for certification, provide them the opportunity to team-up of which are bywords in the economic with right partners, develop the necessary arena view the event as something worthy skills to write award-winning proposals, of their support and that which also recoggain a better understanding of the supply nizes the efforts of ABAOC which is hanchain phenomenon and sharpen their sales dling the conference under the leadership of Ms.Gloria Rull of New York Life and pitches and get better feedbacks. The trade exposition which has been former president of the Filipino American part of the annual event, will give corpo- Chamber of Commerce of Orange County rate buyers and small business owners an and Ms. Lily Otieno of Infinity Business opportunity to make known the products Solutions who serve as co-chairs of the and services they are offering. Similarly, event. Others in the team include Tom primary and sub-contractors will be taught Nguyen of Wincorp Solution, Sun Hi Ahn, how to do business with large corporations and Maria Dumatol. Local businesses supporting the event and government agencies. Organizers view the annual event as a See ANDRES, page 7

Asian Business Association Mixer: A newly accepted member of the Asian Business Association of Orange County acknowledges his acceptance into one of Orange County’s most active associations of business entrepreneurs at a recent mixer of the group as Christine Tang, ABAOC Membership Chair and Tom Nguyen, current ABAOC president, second and third from left) listen.

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SCE to expedite Long Beach outage customer claims SCE President Pedro Pizarro announces that a $100 bill credit will be given to those customers who were without power for more than 24 hours By Mary Ann Milbourn, Southern California Edison July 21, 2015 – Southern California Edison (SCE) will expedite its response to claims by customers who suffered an extended time without power during last week’s Long Beach outage, SCE President Pedro Pizarro said Tuesday. In addition, he said SCE will provide a $100 bill credit to those customers who were without power for more than 24 hours. “Please allow me to apologize for the extent and duration of the outage we experienced into this past weekend,” Pizarro told the Long Beach City Council at its meeting Tuesday. “I recognize the great

inconvenience and concern this raised, not just for our residential and commercial customers, but for the city government and first responders.” Pizarro said SCE will review the merits of each customer’s claim and provide a response within 30 days or less from when the claim is received. Due to the billing cycles, customers will see the $100 credit in their next bill or the one after it. “We hope this demonstrates our commitment to our customers,” Pizarro said. “I am incredibly proud of the response - the response from the city and the community and particularly the technicians at Edison who are doing really hard work,” said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia. The outages began at 3:08 p.m. Wednesday in downtown Long Beach. Power for most customers was restored by late Friday,

Aquino inspects project to make Angat Dam more quake-ready NORZAGARAY, Bulacan, July 22 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday inspected here a project to strengthen the Angat Dam, which is at risk of being damaged by a powerful quake caused by movement of the West Valley Fault. Aquino was joined by Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson and Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima during the inspection. The P5.72-billion project involves raising the dam’s core by 1.2 meters, and

widening the dam’s base and downstream slope. It is expected to be completed by 2017. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) earlier warned that the West Valley Fault may be active, and may affect a local fault located 200 meters east of Angat Dam’s main dyke. The 47-year-old dam supplies water to 97 percent of Metro Manila households, and irrigates 25,000 hectares of farm lands in Bulacan and Pampanga. (MNS)

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The ABAOC is a nonprofit organization established in 1992 which has since become California’s “most active Asian business association in terms of active membership and over-all reach to its member business-owners”. The organization represents over 100,000 Asian businesses

CCF Medical Mission: An eight-member mission team from Cornerstone Christian Fellowship of Orange County under the leadership of Senior Pastor Joan Martinez (second from left) and CCF Education Minister Gigi Cabrillos (fifth from left) visited Iloilo and Negros Occidental in June for the first time for medical mission and evangelism activities. They were assisted by their local counterparts, some of whom joined them in this picture, from the Livingstone Dialysis Center and Livingstone Baptist Church. The local Fil-Am church based in Fullerton plans a repeat of the mission in 2016.(photo grab from CCF Facebook page)

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however, a small number of residents and businesses were without electricity until Sunday afternoon. SCE has not determined the cause of the outages. They appear to be the result of failure of equipment in the underground system in the downtown area where several underground vaults were damaged. Underground systems are more difficult to evaluate, test and repair than overhead wires. Pizarro noted that the extensive damage to the equipment caused by the fires on Wednesday, coupled with the fact that the equipment is located underground, complicated the restoration efforts. “We are conducting a thorough evaluation of the outage and its cause,” he said. Customers can file a claim online, via mail at P.O. Box 900, Rosemead, CA 91770, by email toclaims@SCE.com or by fax at 626-569-2573. The claim informa-

tion is in English, Spanish, Chinese, Cambodian and Vietnamese. Get the latest information at the SCE website, Twitter and Facebook pages. Here are some important safety tips to remember for outages: – Watch for traffic signals that may be out. Approach those intersections as fourway stops. – Make sure you have a battery-operated radio and flashlights. Check the batteries to make sure they’re fresh. Use flashlights for lighting during a power outage. Do not use candles because they pose a significant fire hazard. – If you use a generator, place it outdoors and plug individual appliances directly into the generator, using a heavy-duty extension cord. Connecting generators directly to household circuits creates “backfeed,” which is dangerous to repair crews.

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tinitimbang ng buong katapatan ang aking puso at isipan patungkol sa hinaharap,” Poe said in a text message Tuesday. (I’m still weighing until now with all honesty my heart and mind about the future.) “Napakahalaga ng nakasalalay sa aking magiging disisyon. Bukod tangi dito ang nararapat na kahinatnan at marating ng ating bayang mahal sa susunod na anim na taon,” she said. (My decision will have very important implications. The most important of which are our beloved country’s outlook and path in the next six years.) Poe was reacting to the statements of Senators Sergio Osmeña III and Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, who have expressed certainty that the lady senator will join the presidential race next year. But Poe said those kinds of perceptions “do not really put added pressure on me.” “While I consult my family and close friends when necessary, I am and have always been independent in deciding on important matters,’ she said in another text message on Wednesday. “What puts pressure on me is the matter of whether what I finally decide on is the right one for our country,” she added.

Iglesia ni Cristo filed a fraud complaint against him. The group said it was owed a milliondollar-plus refund after he failed to show up for a concert sponsored by them last year. Social media appeals The stranded singer took to social media this week insisting he did nothing wrong and begging to be allowed to leave the country in a colourful string of posts. A playful, bewildered Brown posted a foul-mouthed rant on his Instagram on Thursday as he break-danced apparently to make light of his predicament. But his tone was more serious on Friday as the upcoming stops of his world tour -including the Macau concert -- drew nearer. “Please, please, let us leave, please,” Brown said in one video posted on his official Instagram account, showing him on his knees inside what appeared to be his hotel room. In another Twitter post Brown said: “I have nothing to do with anything going on right now. I came back to Manila to do a make-up show for New Years. I did the show three days ago.” Immigration spokeswoman Tan did not

followed by the House of Representatives at 48 percent. Cabinet officials, meanwhile, are perceived to be corrupt by 41 percent of respondents while the judiciary was seen as corrupt by four in 10, or 40 percent of respondents. In fifth place in the corruption rating ranking is the Office of Vice President Jejomar Binay, which was perceived as corrupt by 38 percent of respondents. Only three in 10 Filipinos, or 30 percent of respondents, see Aquino as corrupt. Tying with Aquino in sixth place in the corruption rating ranking are the local

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of Arbitration para mabigyan ng sustansya ang nilalaman ng United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) kung saan signatory ang Pilipinas, Coloma told reporters in Malacañang. “Nasa atin din naman ang determinasyon na itaguyod yung pagiging makatwiran ng ating posisyon,” he added. The Philippines is using the UNCLOS, a treaty signed by over 160 countries, defining nations’ rights to use the world’s oceans, as basis of its arbitration case against China.

China, which uses the so-called “ninedash line” to assert its claim over the almost the entire South China Sea, has refused to participate in the arbitration proceedings. ‘Pursue case to its logical conclusion’ Foreign Affairs spokesman Charles Jose also stood firm on pursuing arbitration proceedings to solve the territorial row between the Philippines and China. “The Philippines is determined to pursue the arbitration case to its logical conclusion,” Jose said in a separate text message.

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government units in the provinces. Sought for comment, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. cited a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing that 42 percent of Filipinos were satisfied with Aquino’s efforts to eradicate corruption. He also pointed out that the Philippines improved its ranking in Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index last year. “Patuloy na nagsisikap ang Aquino administration na mapigil ang katiwalian sa pamamagitan ng mga reporma sa mabuting pamamahala,” Coloma said. (MNS)

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ment’s public affairs chief. The Armed Forces of the Philippines “will use portions of Subic for the new assets coming in like the FA-50 (jets) and the new vessels that are arriving,” Andolong told AFP. “They (the Subic facilities) are ideal: it has a deep-water port, the runways are perfect for the FA-50,” he added. Manila said last week it would reopen Subic Bay – one of the US’s largest overseas bases until it was shut down more than two decades ago – and station Filipino military assets there for the first time. Andolong said the military has leased part of Subic Bay for 15 years and plans to use it as a base for new equipment that will be bought over the next few years as part of a modernization program. The first pair of a dozen FA-50 fighter jets are scheduled to be delivered this year and the other 10 will arrive within two years, he added. The military is still evaluating from where to acquire two new frigates. Subic Bay currently serves as a commercial port and tourist site facing onto

the South China Sea where China is locked in a dispute with the Philippines as well as Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan over conflicting territorial claims. Andolong said the South China Sea dispute was “one of the considerations that was envisioned when the (lease agreement) was signed”. He also said the “proximity” to Scarborough Shoal – a rich fishing ground that was occupied by Chinese ships after a standoff with the Philippines in 2012 – was another. The Philippines has been building up its weak military and improving defense ties with close ally the US as its territorial dispute with China has increased. Andolong said US ships could continue to make port calls and hold military exercises there as they have been doing in recent years, but brushed aside speculation Subic would become a US base again. Last year, Manila signed an agreement giving the United States more access to Filipino military facilities, but the deal has been postponed because of a legal challenge now being heard by the Supreme Court.

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9th Circuit decides that punitive damage award does not establish willful and malicious injury Young seniors seek Chapter 7 relief for $26k credit card debts Section 523(a)(4) and (a)(6) of the bankruptcy code states that any debt that arises from â&#x20AC;&#x153;fraud or defalcation while acting in a fiduciary capacity, embezzlement, or larceny, or arising from a â&#x20AC;&#x153;willful and malicious injury by the debtor to another entity or to the property of another entityâ&#x20AC;? is not dischargeable. An example of embezzlement is accepting investments for a Ponzi scheme. A Ponzi scheme promises to pay interest or return on what is invested sense that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;malice, oppression and fraudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from business profits but in fact the source would be synonymous with â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;willful and of payment comes from new investments. malicious injury,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fraudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mentioned in For instance, your friend asks you to in- (a)(4) and (a)(6). Well, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s see what the vest in his business, which purports to be 9th Circuit CA has to say about this matter. a travel agency. You invested $10K and In Re Plyam, the debtors filed for he promises to pay you $20K in 6 months. Chapter 7 relief after a California appelHe does pay you back $20K in 6 late court affirmed a $10.3 million judgmonths but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because two new in- ment against them. The award included vestors invested $10K each. On the other $200K in punitive damages based on a hand, if you cut someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leg off with finding of malice, oppression, or fraud. a machete and he obtains a judgment The state court plaintiff filed an adversary against you for damages of $1.0M, this proceeding against the debtors, asserting debt would not be dischargeable because that its claim was not dischargeable purit arose out of willful and malicious injury suant to Section 423(a)(4) and/or (a)(6). by debtor to another entity. Relying on issue preclusion, the But what if the state court awards bankruptcy court granted the judgment plaintiff an award of punitive damages creditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion for summary judgment, based on a finding of malice, oppression finding that the claim was excepted from and fraud? Does this finding automatically discharge pursuant to Section 523(a)(4) as place the debt within the ambit of Section to the male debtor and pursuant to Section 523(a)(4) and (a)(6) making the debt not 523(a)(6) as to both debtors. dischargeable? At first blush it would The 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate seem so. After all it appears to be common Panel vacated the ruling, and remanded.

Jinggoy seeks court permission to visit ailing mother-in-law MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sen. Jinggoy Estrada on Wednesday filed before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division an urgent motion to visit his mother-in-law, Estelita Vitug, at the St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center in Quezon City. In an urgent motion, Estrada, through his lawyers Noel Malaya, asked the Fifth Division to allow him to leave detention for two to three hours on Wednesday or Thursday to visit his mother-in-law, who is in critical condition after suffering strokes on Sunday (July 19) and Tuesday (July 21). Vitug is currently confined at the intensive care unit of the St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center in Quezon City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accused-movant wishes to see and visit his mother-in-law Ms. Estelita Vitug and to be with his wife, for marital support, and the family of the Vitugs, at this critical condition of their mother,â&#x20AC;? Estrada said in his three-page motion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two to three hours pass from his present place of detention would be sufficient time for this purpose,â&#x20AC;? Estrada added. In a short oral argument Wednesday morning, Malaya pleaded to the court to resolve the motion as soon as possible â&#x20AC;&#x153;due to the urgency of the matter.â&#x20AC;? The prosecution, meanwhile, objected against the motion, saying that a detention prisoner should not be accorded the rights and privileges of a free man as it would set a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bad precedentâ&#x20AC;? and would be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mockery of justice.â&#x20AC;? The prosecution also said that the defense failed to establish the urgency and necessity of allowing Estrada to leave detention as there was no proof attached in the motion that would show Vitug is in critical condition. This prompted Fifth Division chairman Associate Justice Roland Jurado to direct Malaya to submit within the day a medical certificate from the hospital that would substantiate the senatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion. Estrada, in his motion, assured the court

that should his request be granted, he will comply with all the security measures to be set by the court and the Philippine National Police (PNP). He said he will shoulder all the costs that may be incurred from his transportation to and from the hospital. Estrada is currently detained at the PNP Custodial Center in Camp Crame, Quezon City, for plunder and graft charges in connection with his alleged involvement in the pork barrel scam. His petition to post bail, which he filed since July 2014, is being heard at the Fifth Division.(MNS)

The BAP determined that the state court judgment did not include a finding equivalent to willfulness as required for Section 523(a)(6) non-dischargeability, notwithstanding its award of punitive damages! The 9th Circuit said willfulness under Section 523(a)(6) is an exacting requirement that is satisfied when a debtor harbors â&#x20AC;&#x153;either a subjective intent to harm, or a subjective belief that harm is substantially certain. â&#x20AC;?A deliberate or intentional act that leads to injury does not satisfy the willfulness standard of Section 523(a)(6). The appeals court found that the punitive damages award did not support a finding that the debtorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conduct was willful because the award could have been based on a finding that the debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conduct was reckless. The court also found that the state court judgment failed to establish the existence of an express or technical trust as required for Section 523(1)(4) non-dischargeability. On another note, clients husband and wife are in their early sixties. They came to the USA as landed immigrants less than 10 years ago. Coincidentally, husband and I attended the same University and were in the same course between 1969 and 1973. And so we reminisced about how things were at that time and recalled mutual friends and acquaintances. How time flies. That was 45 years ago, and we both agreed that 45 years went by with the blink of an eye. When we were in college we were in our late teens and early twenties. Now we are in our early sixties. This is the irony of life, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it? When you are young, you know nothing of life and have your whole life ahead of you.

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When you are older, you know a lot about life because of what you have been through, but your whole life is now behind you. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord! Job said. In any event, as you probably know, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot harder for older immigrants who migrated only 10 years ago to get good paying jobs here even with green cards and all. But you still migrate so your children can pursue the American dream. We sacrifice what we have already achieved in the home country after working and succeeding there, and literally start from scratch anew here where we have no â&#x20AC;&#x153;local experience.â&#x20AC;? Would you believe the guy who delivers my mail is an architect but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t practice his profession here, and the dental hygienist cleaning my teeth is actually a dentist who also cannot practice here? They seek to discharge $26K of credit card debts to get a fresh start which is what they did when they migrated here 10 years ago, to get a fresh start, mostly for their children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;GIVE UNTO THE LORD THE GLORY DUE TO HIS NAME; WORSHIP THE LORD IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS.â&#x20AC;? PSALM 29:2. Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been in law practice for thirty years. He specializes in bankruptcy, business and civil litigation and has handled more than five thousand successful bankruptcy cases in California. He speaks Tagalog and looks forward to discussing your case with you personally. Please call Angie, Barbara or Jess at (626) 284-1142 for an appointment at 1000 S Fremont Ave, MAILSTOP 58, Building A-1 SUITE 1125, Alhambra, CA 91803 OR at 20274 Carrey Road, Walnut, CA 91789.

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Drilon: PNoy’s ‘chosen one’ known days after SONA MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) -President Benigno Aquino III will name his preferred successor days after delivering his last State of the Nation Address, Senate President Franklin Drilon said. In a television interview, Drilon, the ruling Liberal Party’s vice chairman, said the announcement may came between July 29 to 31, stressing that they want the public to first focus on Aquino’s swan song when he delivers his SONA on July 27. Aquino is national chairman of the administration party. This was the same remark issued by Drilon early last month when asked when the President would name his preferred successor. In the television interview, Drilon said he believes the President will endorse Interior Secretary Mar Roxas. Roxas originally wanted to seek the presidency in 2010 but gave way to then-

Sen. Aquino. Roxas lost to Vice President Jejomar Binay but has a pending electoral protest before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal. Drilon also said he expects Roxas to step down from the Cabinet if the latter will be announced as the administration bet in the 2016 polls. “I would expect him to already leave his post after that... [When] he becomes a candidate, it’s untenable for him to continue holding the post as secretary of Interior and Local Government,” he said. Drilon earlier maintained that the administration’s standard-bearer should come from within the party, amid the possibility of a team-up with independent Sen. Grace Poe. Last week, the President met with Roxas, Poe, and Sen. Francis Escudero over dinner in efforts to build a united administration thrust for 2016. No consensus was reached.

Nuns won’t sell convent to Katy Perry Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Tuesday 7/21/2015 – Katy Perry has amassed millions of fans around the world, but her failure to win over two elderly nuns is creating an unholy battle. The pop singer wants to turn a former convent into her home. The sprawling hillside Italianate complex valued at $15 million is situated near the hip Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake. But two nuns are having none of it. In the latest legal salvo, the two sisters challenged the authority of the archdiocese to sell the property. The motion dated Monday accused the archdiocese of unilaterally changing the bylaws of the convent, known as the California Institute of the Sisters of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The suit said that two of the five remaining sisters, who range in age from 77 to 88, were chosen to have “sole authority to amend the institute’s bylaws, elect officers and sell the assets of the institute.” Perry has visited the nuns, reportedly singing for them and telling them that she hopes to live on the property with her mother and grandmother. But the two nuns remain opposed to

the sale to Perry, who grew up in a bornagain Protestant Christian household but has become both a sex symbol and vocal advocate for gay rights. Perry’s hits include sultry numbers such as “I Kissed a Girl” and “Teenage Dream.” Sister Rita Callanan, 77, recently told the Los Angeles Times that she found Perry’s videos online and “if it’s all right to say, I wasn’t happy with any of it.” Callanan and Sister Catherine Rose Holzman, 86, instead signed to sell the property to restaurateur Dana Hollister. The archdiocese countered that Hollister offered only $44,000 upfront with no promise to make payments to the aging sisters for another three years. The archdiocese said that the three other remaining sisters supported the sale to Perry. The five sisters no longer live in the former convent, which was once the home to more than 100 nuns. “The archdiocese is committed to the care and well-being of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters now and in the future,” it said in a statement. “That is our obligation as directed by the Holy See, which will have the final approval over any sale of the property.”

US regulators back AT&T-DirecTV megadeal Washington, United States (AFP) Wednesday 7/22/2015 – US regulators said Tuesday they were set to back the $49 billion merger of AT&T and DirecTV, clearing the way for a powerful player in Internet and television. Federal Communications Commission chairman Tom Wheeler said in a statement that and order was circulated at the agency recommending approval of the mega-deal with certain conditions. Wheeler said the merger would “directly benefit consumers by bringing more competition to the broadband marketplace.” “If the conditions are approved by my colleagues, 12.5 million customer locations will have access to a competitive high-speed fiber connection,” the FCC chief said. The Justice Department said in a separate statement it would not challenge the merger. “After an extensive investigation, we concluded that the combination of AT&T’s land-based Internet and video business with DirecTV’s satellite-based video business does not pose a significant risk to competition,” said Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer of the antitrust division. “The commitments that the proposed FCC order includes, if adopted, will provide significant benefits to millions of subscribers.” The news comes three months after regulators blocked a massive merger plan of cable giants Comcast and Time Warner Cable, claiming it would concentrate too much market power in the market for high-speed Internet. But merging AT&T and DirecTV could create competition because the telecom giant and satellite broadcaster do not have the same geographical territories as the traditional cable firms. Wheeler said that if the conditions are accepted, the merged firm would boost the availability of high-speed fiber-optic connections for television, Internet and other services. “This additional build-out is about 10 times the size of AT&T’s current fiberto-the-premise deployment, increases the entire nation’s residential fiber build by more than 40 percent, and more than triples the number of metropolitan areas AT&T has announced plans to serve,” he said.

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Star-studded Ice House cast brought the night’s endless laughter! This author was privileged to have once again been invited along with five other friends, to the star-studded evening by the management team of the Ice House, whom I have known for the past 17 years, when I managed the San Gabriel publications of The Sierra Madre News and the El Monte News. Historically, the Ice House in Pasadena was established by Willard Chilcott, who later on had a folk-musician partner named Bob Stane. Apparently, from 1960 through 1978, the place was a music club, that presented variCurrently, the club continues to grow, ous performers who came from all over the having entertained “over four million country, along with numerous comedians people.” Among the famous entertainwho were also featured. ers who have performed here were: But in 1978, the original owners were The Smothers Brothers, Lily Tomlin, bought out by three investors led by Bob George Lopez, Bob Newhart, George Fisher, who subsequently turned the place Carlin, Robin Williams, David Letterman, into a stand-up comedy club. Jay Leno, Jim Carrey, Howie Mandel,

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Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Crystal, Ellen De Generes, Steve Martin, Bill Maher, Rosie O’Donnell, Cheech & Chong, Tim Allen, Dana Carvey and the list goes on. The night we were there, the evening’s

line - up of comedians introduced by host, Frazer Smith were: Abdul Butt, Erik Myers, David Newton, Jason Stuart, Brian McDaniel, Jackie Fabul o u s , Ry a n Ron Josol Doucette, Will Vought, Eric Schwartz, Filipino-Canadian Ron Josol and the special guest, as well as the star of the night was Arsenio Hall. See MYRNA, page 13

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Cash out to buy another house or do home improvements Please look and listen to signs that the Real Estate Markets in some area are actually higher the highs in the mid 2000’s. Which means its close or higher than when the Real Estate Market bubbled 7-8 years ago. Major homebuilders have been slow in housing starts I believe due to stringent lending guidelines. Stocks and Bonds are still red hot this year and it might spill over to the next year. More obvious signs are that Real Estate listings in some parts of town have actually gone up, meaning if there are more listings, We have had numerous clients cashing the buyers will have more choices to buy out on their equity and looking into buyand they will look at each home and prices ing another real estate. My most valuable closer and wont jump into any thing that advise for investor is that if you are to buy is up for sale. You should also notice that now, you have to get into a property with mortgage rates are higher and will most positive cash flow. New investors always likely go higher by next year. don’t factor in payments for taxes and in-

surance and remember to always include a 15% vacancy and maintenance factor when calculating your payments. If you were to buy a Real Estate as a Residence, that might be different. If you were to put some money down and would live in it. There is really no good or bad time as long as you get a good stable loan and plan to stay for a minimum of 5 years. We have been noticing a lot of retirees that are over extending on their credit card debts, be careful those credit card rates will come up fast and bite you. You want to start to pay down debts and be debt free if you are to retire or retired. If you are a Seller, now is the time to sell and take your profits. If you are not willing to own another rental property and would like to enjoy your earnings, pay your property gains and forget about a 1031 exchange. With a 1031 exchange, you are almost force to buy anything that is available and you will have to start a new set of problems with your new conquest. Advise for investors owning multi units property, get property managers and pay them to manage the properties for you. What you may recoup on home improvements Part of the fun and excitement of owning your own home is fixing it up to match your particular taste, needs and personality. While it is common advise that one should not design or improve your home solely to sell it someday, but rather on whatever will make you most happy, here are some standard statistics on what you can expect to recoup from your various home improvement projects when you do decide to sell. Minor Kitchen Remodel: Replace cabinet doors, over and coop top, laminate counter tops, sink faucet and floor, repaint. Approximate percentage of cost re-

couped at sale – 94% Bathroom Addition: – Add a second bath to a house with 1 – 1.5 baths: include ceramic tile and line closet. – Approximate percentage of cost recouped at sale – 91% Major Kitchen Remodel: – Redesign kitchen, replacing all of the above, plus built in microwave, custom lighting and island. – Approximate percentage of cost recouped at sale – 90% Master Suite: – In a house with 2-3 bedroom, add a 24’ X16’ master suite with walk-in closet, whirlpool tub and separate shower. – Approximate percentage of cost recouped at sale – 84% Home Office: – Covert existing room into office with custom cabinets and re-wing for electronic equipment. – Approximate percentage of cost recouped at sale – 67% Bathroom Remodel: – Update existing bath with new tub, toilet, vanity, medicine cabinet light, and tile. – Approximate percentage of cost recouped at sale – 77% Family Room Addition: – Add a 16’ X 25’ room with skylights, hardwood tongue-and groove floor, and fireplace. – Approximate percentage of cost recouped at sale – 83% These figures are not guaranteed and can vary depending on location and other factors and its source is NAHB. Please call for further clarification: 1st Innovative Finance Group. Ken Go (562)508-7048. Write to Kennethgo@ verizon.net.

US existing-home sales surge in June, prices hit record Washington, United States (AFP) Wednesday 7/22/2015 – Sales of existing homes in the US surged in June to their highest level in more than eight years and prices hit a record high, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. Sales of previously owned homes rose to an annual rate of 5.49 million units, a gain of 3.2 percent from the slightly downwardly revised May level, the NAR reported. June’s heated sales pace was the strongest since February 2007, before the economy entered the Great Recession. It came in well above analysts’ consensus estimate of a 0.9 percent increase month-over-month. Year-over-year, existing-home sales were up 9.6 percent.

The combination of rising demand and a limited supply helped to push the median sales price above the July 2006 peak to a record high, NAR said. The spring buying season has been the strongest since the downturn, said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. “Buyers have come back in force, leading to the strongest past two months in sales since early 2007,” he said. “This wave of demand is being fueled by a year-plus of steady job growth and an improving economy that’s giving more households the financial wherewithal and incentive to buy.” The median existing-home sales price in June was $236,400, a gain of 6.5 percent from June 2014 and the 40ã« straight month of year-over-year gains.

Probe on ‘White House’ controversy will continue – PNP chief Marquez MANILA, July 21 (Mabuhay) -Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ricardo Marquez on Tuesday assured the public that investigation on the alleged anomalies surrounding the so-called “White House” in Camp Crame will continue even if it has now become his official residence. Marquez said the Ombudsman has meted out administrative sanctions in connection with the donations gathered for the White House’s construction in 2013. At the time, the occupant of the two-story residence was then-PNP Chief Director General Alan Purisima. In late June, the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal of Purisima and 10 other

police officials over another controversy – entering into an allegedly anomalous contract with service courier Werfast Documentary Agency (Werfast) in 2011. “Nagkaroon na ng administrative decision ang Ombudsman. ‘Yung mga pinaniniwalaang sangkot doon ay nabigyan na ng kaparusahan at ang alam ko ay parang administrative remedies ang ginagawa ngayon,” Marquez said. Asked if the investigation on the White House’s controversy will continue, Marquez replied in the affirmative. The White House landed in the headlines last year after reports surfaced that its construction cost reportedly reached around P20 million.

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Can I qualify for a green card despite the petitioner’s death? Consider this common factual situation. You are over 21 years old and your US citizen parent petitions you while you are inside the United States. Since this is a preference category, you have to wait many years for your priority date to be current. As the years go by, your petitioning parent dies which in turn revokes the petition. Can you still apply for your green card when your priority date becomes current? Under Section 204(l) of the immigration and nationality act, you may discretion “for humanitarian reasons” to reapply for a green card despite the death instate the petition and to allow the Affidaof the petitioner once your priority date vit of Support requirements to be satisfied becomes current as long as 1) you were by the qualifying I-864 of a spouse, parent, in the United States at the time of the Pe- mother-in-law, father-in-law, sister-in-law, titioner’s death, and 2) you continuously brother-in-law, grandparent, or grandchild resided in the United States until the pres- or legal guardian of the beneficiary, as long ent time when you apply for adjustment as the petition was “approved” prior to the of status. This provision does not apply Petitioner’s death. to beneficiaries that are outside the United DHS discretion does not mean “guaranStates. This provision also applies to both teed” approval. The case will be evaluated approved and pending Petitions. on a case by case basis. Some of the factors This avenue is available to all family that the DHS may consider are 1) disrupbased petitions as outlined in INA section tion of an established family unit; 2) hard204(l)(2). This includes 1) immediate ship to US citizens or lawful permanent relative petitions and 2)preference fam- residents; 3) beneficiary is elderly or in ily petitions such as unmarried sons and poor health; 4) beneficiary has had lengthy daughters of us citizens, spouses and residence in the US; 4) beneficiary has no unmarried sons and daughters of a legal home to go to; 5)undue delay by USCIS or permanent resident, married sons and consular officer in processing petition and daughters of us citizens, and brothers and visa; 6) and Beneficiary has strong family sisters of us citizens. ties in the United States. Derivative beneficiaries of pending or The beneficiary must be prepared to approved employment- based immigrant show proof of the original I-130 that was visa petitions are also covered by this filed, proof of I-130 approval if approved, section. This includes the spouse and a copy of the Petitioner’s death certificate, unmarried children under age 21 of an proof of substitute sponsor’s relationship individual who was sponsored under the to the beneficiary, and meet all the I-864 employment-based category. requirements If you fail to meet the requirements of Please note that this article is not legal INA 204(l) because you did not continu- advice and is not intended as legal advice. ously reside in the US since the death of The article is intended to provide only the Petitioner, you may still try to reinstate general, non-specific legal information. the Petition under 8 CFR Sec. 205.1(a)(3) This article is not intended to cover all Humanitarian Reinstatement. The DHS the issues related to the topic discussed. (Dept. of Homeland Security) may exercise The specific facts that apply to your mat-

ter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, APLC. This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of the Family law section, Estates and Trust, and Immigration law section of the Los

Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, APLC. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kureyeslaw@gmail. com. Web: kenreyeslaw.com.

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The 59-nine year old Arsenio Cheron Hall, Sr. (born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 12, 1956) , was the son of Fred and Anne Hall. Fred was a Baptist minister and Arsenio used to perform as a magician when he was a child, though he graduated high school from Warrensville Heights, Ohio in 1973 and after graduation from high school, he attended Ohio University, but later on transferred and graduated from Kent University. He was best known for hosting his late night talk show , “The Arsenio Hall Show,,” which ran on television from 1989 through 1994, and later on was repeated from 2013 through 2014. One of the funniest guys who also performed was Erik Myers. He appeared like a “loveable lunatic” with his high energy jokes, which apparently he’s been doing for the past 13 years. He can be seen next year on “Andrew Dice Clay presents the Blue Show” on Showtime and “Comic Unleashed” with Byron Allen. Filipino-Canadian Ron Josol was a surprise performer for us due to his “commanding stage presence.” According to his Bio on Laughstub, on his second year as a comedian, Josol won the Craven A’s “Funniest Home Grown Competition” for

Montreal’s “Just For Laughs Festival” in 2000, Since then, he has been performing in festivals such as the ‘Winnipeg Comedy Festival,” “International Comedy Fest 2k8,” “Orange County Comedy Festival,” and the “LOL Comedy Festival” in Hollywood, California. As a multi-talented artist, this Filipino-Canadian has hosted his own television series on the OMNI 2 Network called “Flip,” and as a writer/produceractor, he starred as a lead in a short film based on his life , entitled “Rolling Longganiza,” which was aired on CBC 2Flicks. Another impressive performer was Jason Stuart, who said he was born in Bronx, New York but was raised here in LA. He is known to be openly gay and is active as the chair of the Screen Actors Guild National LGBT Actors Committee. He has played both gay and straight roles on numerous television shows such as: “Will & Grace,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The George Lopez Show” and “Charmeal.” Indeed, though the Ice House was packed that night, the six of us had a truly great evening of laughter and “comic relief.” For those of you who wish to experience “laughter at its best,” feel free to look up the Ice House’s monthly schedule on their website:www.icehousecomedy.com.

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Aquino: Don’t elect candidates who prioritize self-interest

NORZAGARAY, Bulacan, July 22 (Mabuhay) – As he draws close to revealing his anointed one, President Benigno Aquino III told voters on Wednesday not to elect candidates who put self-interest over the country’s welfare. In a speech after inspecting the Angat Dam, Aquino warned the public against politicians who give empty promises, and who will take advantage of their posts for personal gain. At the same time, the President said the public should choose a leader who stays true to his word. “Ito po ang panawagan ko sa inyo: Piliin n’yo ang lider na totoo sa inyo. Hindi sinumang magbibitiw ng mga pahayag at pangakong walang laman,” Aquino said. “Hindi sinumang may kaunting duda tayong magsasamantala at manlalamang. Hindi sinumang may ambisyong parating pansarili imbes na para sa buong bayan,” he added. Once again, Aquino said the next president should continue his reforms. “Piliin natin ang indibidwal na panatag tayong magpapatuloy ng ‘Tuwid na Daan,’” the President said, referring to the phrase he used in 2010 to sum up his anti-corruption platform. President Aquino has been conducting meetings over the past weeks, as his self-imposed deadline for endorsing a presidential bet nears. Aquino earlier said he will reveal his presidential pick this month after his final State of the Nation Address next week. The President has repeatedly met with independent Senator Grace Poe, who recently emerged as top pick for next president based on pre-election preference polls. He also sat down with Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, who is presumed to be the Liberal Party (LP) standardbearer for the 2016 polls, and Senator Francis Escudero, who is considering teaming up with Poe for the upcoming polls. The President also recently relayed the outcome of these meetings to top officials of the LP, including House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., Senate President Franklin Drilon and Budget Secretary Butch Abad. Even after these meetings, however, several politicians privy to the talks—including Poe, Abad and Belmonte— indicated that no consensus has been reached on a single administration ticket for 2016. (MNS)

PHL can withstand economic shocks from China MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) – The Philippines remains insulated from risks arising from the collapse of the Chinese stock market amid a slowdown in the world’s second biggest economy, according to the Department of Finance (DOF). “Strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a market-based framework differentiate the Philippines. The market recognizes the sound economic stewardship and deep-seated reforms over the past five years, shielding the economy from external shocks and bolstering domestic demand buoying the economy,” DOF Undersecretary and Chief Economist Gil Beltran said Wednesday. Philippine investments in Chinese stock markets amounted to $252.5 million, of which only $2.5 million are in stocks with the balance placed China’s debt papers, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, citing data as of end-June 2015. China’s portfolio investments in the Philippines were negligible as of May, the DOF noted, citing data from the central bank without giving a specific number. The crash of share prices in China has elicited serious concerns among investors in the Philippine bourse, as a sudden downturn in the Asian giant could trigger global economic turmoil and effectively undermine bright prospects for the economy. This adds to the Greek debt crisis and the possible interest rate hike in the US that have been hounding the market. But the government believes no contagion would

reach Philippine shores. “While investor risk appetite in global markets continue to be weighed down by prevailing uncertainties and the impending rates lift-off in the US, the Philippines remains a bright spot and stands out due to our consistent record of high growth and strong fundamentals,” Beltran said. The DOF noted that global financial services firm UBS AG has listed the Philippines one of the biggest electronics exporters to China while economic research consultancy Capital Economics expects the country to remain one of the region’s fastest growing economies in the third quarter partly due to improving prospects for exports. “Heightened vigilance of the regulatory authorities through proper surveillance and credible disclosure framework provides for early detection and warning signals of systemic risks. Sustaining these reforms builds a more resilient financial market infrastructure and insures the health of our capital markets,” said Beltran. On the fiscal side, the government debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio has consistently dropped to 36.4 percent in 2014 from 68.1 percent in earlier years, according to the DOF. It said robust fiscal and monetary policy coordination is “facilitating the appropriate mix of policy responses to allow market forces to drive the economy and a regulatory regime that fosters transparency and fair competition.” (MNS)

Drilon: Aquino’s ‘chosen one’ known days after SONA MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III will name his preferred successor days after delivering his last State of the Nation Address, Senate President Franklin Drilon said. In a television interview, Drilon, the ruling Liberal Party’s vice chairman, said the announcement may came between July 29 to 31, stressing that they want the public to first focus on Aquino’s swan song when he delivers his SONA on July 27. Aquino is national chairman of the administration party. This was the same remark issued by Drilon early last month when asked when the President would name his preferred successor. In the television interview, Drilon said he believes the President will endorse Interior Secretary Mar Roxas. Roxas originally wanted to seek the presidency in 2010 but gave way to then-Sen. Aquino. Roxas lost to Vice President Jejomar Binay but has a pending

electoral protest before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal. Drilon also said he expects Roxas to step down from the Cabinet if the latter will be announced as the administration bet in the 2016 polls. “I would expect him to already leave his post after that... [When] he becomes a candidate, it’s untenable for him to continue holding the post as secretary of Interior and Local Government,” he said. Drilon earlier maintained that the administration’s standard-bearer should come from within the party, amid the possibility of a team-up with independent Sen. Grace Poe. Last week, the President met with Roxas, Poe, and Sen. Francis Escudero over dinner in efforts to build a united administration thrust for 2016. No consensus was reached. According to Poe, they had agreed to listen to the voice of the people to ensure that efforts towards good governance will not go to waste. (MNS)

PNP chief: No security threat on SONA MANILA, July 22 (Mabuhay) – Newlyinstalled Philippine National Police chief Director General Ricardo Marquez expressed confidence Wednesday that the last State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Benigno Aquino III will go smoothly as far as security aspect is concerned. In a press conference, Marquez said they have not monitored any security threat on Aquino’s last SONA on July 27. “Ang report sa atin ay walang threat,” he told reporters. Chief Supt. Generoso Cerbo, head of the PNP Directorate for Intelligence, said the police’ intelligence community is “continuously monitoring all possible threat to the SONA. “I can say with confidence that at this point there is nothing specific,” Cerbo added. As Cerbo continues his report, Marquez cut the police official and said: “Gene, that’s enough nothing specific. I think the SONA

will go on smoothly.” Marquez said that the PNP started preparing for the SONA as early as three months ago. “Ang secret is planning in advance. Tatlong buwan pa lang before SONA inaanticipate na ‘yan. May implementing plan na ang National Capital Region [Police Office] at the directorial staff have convened several meetings to fine tune the security plan,” he said. He added that they will conduct another meeting later in the afternoon together with the members of the Presidential Security Group. “There is going to be another meeting, we have invited representatives from the PSG para maayos na maayos yung security plan. Advance planning ang philosophy ng PNP sa pagtingin sa mga gawaing ito,” he said. (MNS)

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Porky Chiz

Former Senator Panfilo Lacson did a good job of unmasking the true character of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero. Lacson has castigated Escudero for being silent about the existence of a P426 billion in pork barrel lump sum and discretionary funds inserted in the 2015 national budget in complete violation of a Supreme Court ruling. As chairman of the Senate finance committee, Escudero is in charge of ensuring that the national budget would pass all test of constitutionality and legality. voting to convict former Supreme Court Instead, what he probably did was to Chief Justice Renato Corona. Before Lacson’s exposé, Escudero has collude with Budget Secretary Florencio Abad on how to re-align these unused been successful in projecting himself as a government savings and convert into pork Senator whose integrity has not been tainted with corruption. No wonder, his ratings as barrel funds. When confronted by Lacson about a vice presidential candidate remains high. the illegal pork barrel insertions in the In contrast, Lascon has never availed of budget, Escudero was unable to explain his pork barrel allocations worth hundreds how the 2015 national budget got riddled of millions of pesos in his 12-year stint in with billions of lump sum appropriations. the Senate. He also refused the “bribe” Lacson disclosed that his team were able of Malacañang in the form of DAP funds to check the allocations of 11 out of the 21 when he opted to vote for the conviction major line agencies and have already un- of Chief Justice Corona. Lacson’s recent pork barrel exposé earthed P426 billion inserted in the budget. He said the amount is expected to in the budget was confirmed by Senator even go higher once they are done dis- Serge Osmeña. The Senator from Cebu secting the entire contents of the budget. even disclosed that Malacañang assured Ever since he became a Congressman and Congress that they can still identify their Senator, Escudero has always luxuriate on projects worth as much as P200 million. his pork barrel allocations worth millions Osmeña even disclosed that some favored of pesos for years. He even availed of the Senators are expected to be given P2 billion Development Acceleration Program (DAP) in pork barrel funds for their respective worth P50 million or P100 million after pet projects.

If Escudero will turn out to be one of the favored billion-peso senators, his dream of becoming a Vice President or perhaps even a president will vanish into thin air. He could even be booted out as chairman of the Senate finance committee. This will have to see. Meanwhile, another close ally of President Aquino is embroiled in a billion-peso corruption issue. Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin is being linked as the mastermind in the P1.2 billion helicopter deal purchased by the department from an American firm identified as Rice Aircraft Services Incorporated (RASI). A whistleblower who works for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) made allegations that Gazmin was paid a seven per cent commission or an equivalent of P88 million from the P1.2 billion helicopter deal he approved. The lady whistleblower

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also claimed that an additional P63 million was also paid by RASI to some DND officials for facilitating the deal. With one more year before he vows out from office, I’m sure Gazmin will not be the last official of the President to be accused on issues concerning graft. I don’t know why the Senate Blue Ribbon committee is silent on the issue regarding the DND helicopter deal. Surprisingly, the troika of Senators Koko Pimentel, Antonio Trillanes and Alan Cayetano are also silent on the issue. Most probably, the current resident in Malacañang must have told them to shut up or they will not get their usual payola otherwise known as DAP and PDAF funds which been successfully inserted in the 2015 budget with the help of Senator Escudero. It certainly is going to be a very interesting election period, indeed.

Mar is PNoy’s anointed, says ally MANILA, July 21 (Mabuhay) -- President Aquino’s endorsement of Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas for the 2016 presidential elections is a done deal. That’s what Roxas ally, Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice thinks after Senator Grace Poe met with the President on Monday. In a statement, Poe said: “The President and I talked for about five hours. I could sense the very difficult position PNoy is in right now. I understand and sympathize with his predicament and situation. I consider him a true and sincere friend and he has my utmost respect. He reiterated his desire for all of us to continue working together and that he believes that, like him, we can and will do what is best for our country. In the end, we both agreed to continue, in whatever capacity, striving and working for our countrymen and for the betterment of our children’s future.” Asked if he thought Poe’s statement signaled that Roxas’ endorsement by Aquino is imminent, Erice said: “There is no doubt on my mind the President will anoint Secretary Mar. “The President knows Mar Roxas very well. He knows that Mar is sincere, very honest, intelligent and capable, knows the intricacies of running a government, a reformist. But most of all, Mar Roxas loves our country. The President also knows that none of the wannabes can match his track record and I also think that the President will campaign hard and go around the country to pitch for Mar because he knows too well that the continuity of the legacies of tuwid na daan will be ensured by Mar’s presidency.” Erice believes the endorsement will come after the President delivers his final State of the Nation Address next week. Roxas was Aquino’s 2010 runningmate, sliding down in Aquino’s favor after surveys showed he had better chances of winning following the death of President Cory Aquino in 2009. Another Roxas ally in the Lower House, YACAP party-list Rep. Carol Jayne Lopez, echoed Erice’s belief. “I believe the President never for a minute wavered, nor had second thoughts,

on who he thinks is most reliable and had the strength of character to continue the programs started by his administration, especially poverty alleviation and economic development programs, and most critically, anti-corruption programs,” Lopez said. “I heard she is still unsure of her plans. And as it would be a great contribution to the vision of this administration to have Sen. Grace Poe as Secretary Mar’s VP, we also have not wavered, nor had second thoughts, that we will carry on with the fight for Secretary Mar, while Senator Poe sorts things out and finds her ultimate decision,” the lawmaker added. Lopez leads other Roxas allies in Congress which include Erice, Congressmen Dan Fernandez, Chicoy Alvarez, Bolet Banal, Sam Gullas, Ibarra Gutierrez and Luigi Quisumbing, among others. Why Pnoy met with Poe For UP-based political science assistant professor Jan Robert Go, Aquino met with Senator Poe to make sure his relationship with the senator will survive no matter what happens. “PNoy is really torn between Mar and Poe. But it seems that there is strong pressure from LP. What PNoy might be trying to do now is to ensure that Poe and him will be in good working relations, especially after his term. This is important.” Like the politicians, Go believes Aquino will stick it out with Roxas. “LP will push for Mar and this is why PNoy is in a dilemma. But if PNoy would stick with his party’s choice instead of Poe (and Chiz), that is something laudable.” Go also thinks the idea of Poe becoming Roxas’ running-mate may not happen. “I think they are still exploring the idea of Poe as VP to Mar. However, the statements of Poe and Chiz made it clear that Mar is out of the picture. So now, as a party, they have to support their own, Mar.” In their Koronadal trip last Saturday, Poe repeatedly mentioned her ties to Senator Francis Escudero when she addressed the T’Nalak Festival. Poe has always referred to Escudero as her preferred running-mate should she run for higher office.(MNS)

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Nora Aunor forever grateful to John Rendez

In her acceptance speech when she was conferred another award recently, Superstar Nora Aunor thanked John Rendez for his continuous support and care. The mention stirred an old rumor linking them in a romantic way. But time and again, Aunor maintained she and Rendez are only “special friends.” She has been through a lot she said but John never wavered in his support. “Never did he left me, di niya ako iniwanan during my saddest moments, all through my trials in life, siya lang ang laging dumadamay sa akin. Without him, di ko alam kung paano ako mag-su- John Rendez survive. He is really my very special is my music, this reflects the quality of friend,” Aunor told a close friend, “and I my character. If you want to know what could never thank him enough for taking kind of person I am, listen to my music. care of me.” Now that Rendez is working This is the statement of the person that I on his latest album, Aunor is also out to am, the person that I was and the person provide him with the help he might need. to remember me by.” Rendez, a Fil-American rapper who started Rendez continued, “I hope people will out as an actor in the 1990s, first released understand this. I’m not gonna be somean album in 1994. thing that I’m not, and I’m gonna be someIn 2013, he won as Best Rap Artist at thing original. With this rap CD, maybe the PMPC Star Awards for Music. His I’m gonna find a balance of my skills, my album “Metaldog” also won the Best Rap state of mind and my feel for what’s ‘in’ Album award. He produced two MTV mu- nowadays. But I’m not gonna do anything sic videos in 2014. These are for his songs that will make me look trying too hard. I “Plastik Pala” and “Kembotan” both from don’t wanna be too likeable, you know.” his second album. So watch out for Rendez’s newest rap When asked why he choose rapping as album which he hopes to release within career, the 42-year old Rendez said, “This the year. (MNS)

Vilma Santos: No more politics after 2016

Multi-awarded actress and Batangas governor Vilma Santos-Recto said on Wednesday that after 2016, she will not be running for a higher position. “After this time, wala po akong political plan… andito ako sa Balayan regarding scholarship; this is my focus now. So hindi ko po priority yan, para pag-isipin o magplano regarding a national position,” Santos-Recto said. (After this time, I do not have political plans yet. I’m here in Balayan for a scholarship program; this is my focus now. So to consider or plan for a higher position is not my priority.) She also said that she is not entertaining feelers urging her to run for vice president under the administration party. “Puro usap-usapan, pero yung sasabihin niyo pong formal dialogue, wala naman pong ganyan… May mga nagpapasabi (urging Santos to run for higher position) pero I do not consider that formal, so I don’t entertain it,” the actress-politician said. (They are all rumors and no formal dialogue took place. There are feelers but I don’t consider that formal, so I don’t entertain it.) Presumptive Liberal Party bet Interior Secretary Mar Roxas said that he is open to the possibility of running with Santos-Recto. Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, meanwhile, said that the actress-politician would be a “good choice” for vice president due to her clean track record. Santos-Recto said that she will channel her efforts in helping her husband, Senator Ralph Recto, win a second term. She is also focused on finishing a still-untitled Star Cinema movie with Angel Locsin and Xian Lim. The “Star for All Seasons” is now on her third and final term as governor of Batangas. She thanked Batangueños for placing their trust in her. “Malaki ang utang na loob ko sa Batangueño na ako ay pinagkatiwalaan at nakatapos po ng siyam na taon. At ngayon po ay nasa huling termino na ako bilang Gobernador. Maraming maraming salamat po sa tiwala,” she said. (I am thankful to all Batangueños for their trust in me for the past nine years. I am now in my last term as governor. Thank you very much for the trust.) Before she became the governor of Batangas, she first served as the first female mayor of Lipa City, winning three consecutive terms. (MNS)

Boots Anson Roa comes full circle Boots Anson Roa is honored to be tapped to play Lola Basyang in TV5’s reimagined version of the classic children’s stories. In the past, Lola Basyang has been played by various actresses: Rosa Mia in the Sampaguita Pictures’ version in the 60s, comedian Chichay in the Regal Films’ version in the 80s, and Luz Fernandez on TV. On radio, it ran for several years in the 50s and was one of the hits of the heydays of radio during that era, along with the soaps “Ilaw ng Tahanan” and “Dr. Ramon Selga” and the horror hit, “Gabi ng Lagim.” “I’m really glad na Direk Perci Intalan considered me for the role kasi bagay na talaga akong Lola Basyang now that I’m 70 years old,” she says. “I have nine grand children now and my husband (Atty. King Rodrigo) has eight, so bale 17 na lahat ang apo ko. But today’s Boots Anson Roa Lola Basyang is so different kasi high tech na siya. Bale tatlo lang ang apo on GMA7. I’m so blessed na nakakatawid niya rito. One is with her in person, but two ako sa tatlong top networks.” She just celebrated her first wedding anare abroad. One is in Guam and one is in Japan, pero kinukuwentuhan pa rin niya niversary with Atty. King a few weeks ago. through Skype. So, global na siya in the age “Yes, we had a vacation in the States and of the Internet, but her stories continue to we came back last Tuesday. By Thursday, nagte-taping na ako for ‘Lola Basyang’. impart good values and tradition.” Did she ever think she’d play to get a We’re still on our honeymoon stage. I’m title role again? “No, kasi kaming senior so happy. Iba magmahal ang nasa autumn stars, accepted na naming the networks get na ng buhay. Maalaga.” It’s good Atty. King allows her to be us mainly to give strong support to the new stars that they’re building up. But God is so busy as an actress. “He understands as good. With this, I come full circle on TV. he’s also working full time. We’re able to Kasi my very first show was in the original work it out. Ang dami ngang nagbibiro TV5, “Dance o Rama”, in 1963, where I sa amin, paano raw kami magkaka-baby? met my first husband, Pete Roa. And now, Pati si Cardinal Tagle, binibiro kami, kai50 years later, I’m doing ‘Lola Basyang’ lan daw darating si Jonjon? By the power with the new TV5. Actually, katatapos ko of the Holy Spirit, para namang puwede lang gawin with them ang ‘Baker King’ as pa akong magka-baby,” she laughs. How Mark Neumann’s lola. My character just is it working with Direk Perci in “Lola died last week. I’ve also taped a new soap Basyang”? “Nasanay akong producer siya on ABS-CBN, ‘Walang Iwanan’, with new sa TV5. But he’s okay. I like his camera child actors. Three weeks ang exposure ko work and the way he handles the kids in roon since mamamatay rin ako on its 3rd the cast. Maganda ang tandem nila ni Direk week. And I’ll soon start another new soap Jun Lana. They complement each other.”

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s the kids head back to school, there’s no better time to make a fresh start in the kitchen, too. Substituting nutritious ingredients such as sorghum in your favorite grain-based foods is an easy way to upgrade your family’s menu this fall. Some of the traditional snacks kids love most — such as cakes, cookies and doughnuts — can all be prepared using sorghum, a gluten-free cereal grain grown throughout the world. This highly versatile ingredient is naturally high in fiber, iron and protein, and can be used in a wide range of preparations. In fact, white food-grade sorghum can be milled directly into whole grain flour to produce foods such as brownies, breads, pizza dough, pastas, cereals, pancakes and waffles. Whether it’s a power breakfast to fuel the day, a sweet lunchbox treat or a tasty after school snack, these recipes showcase how simple it can be to give your kids’ favorite treats a nutritious makeover they’ll be thrilled to sample. For more nutritious back to school recipes and tips for cooking with sorghum, visit www.HealthySorghum.com.

Sorghum Pancakes Recipe provided by Barbara Kliment 1 3/4 cups sorghum flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup powdered buttermilk 2 eggs 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 1/2 cups water Heat oven to 200°F. Combine dry ingredients. In separate bowl, beat together eggs, melted butter and water; add to dry ingredients and mix just until well blended. Heat large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Spray pan with cooking oil. Wet fingertips under faucet and shake them over hot griddle. If water droplets “sizzle,” heat is right to begin making pancakes. For large cakes pour 1/4 cup of batter into pan; for small use 2 tablespoons of batter. Cook until bubbles form on top; flip and cook until golden brown on bottom. Transfer to baking sheet and keep warm in oven while making rest of pancakes. Serve warm with butter and syrup.

Chewy Oatmeal Toffee Cookies Recipe provided by Kate Lange 1 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 2 cups light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup sorghum flour 3/4 cup unbleached white flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cloves 3 cups oatmeal 1 cup coconut flakes 1 (10-ounce) package almond toffee bits Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Cream butter, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix flour, salt, soda, allspice, cinnamon and cloves; add to butter mixture. Beat until well blended. Stir in oatmeal, coconut and toffee bits with spoon. Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2 inches apart onto prepared sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute; remove to wire rack.

Milo Doughnuts Recipe provided by Karla Lubben 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons melted shortening or lard 1/2 cup sifted sorghum flour 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Dash of cinnamon Dash of salt 8 cups vegetable oil Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons warm milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla In large bowl, beat together egg and sugar. Stir in milk and shortening. Sift together all dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture and stir to combine. Chill dough for 30 minutes. On lightly floured surface, flatten dough to 1/2-inch thickness with your finger-tips or rolling pin. Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two sizes of round cookie cutters. Transfer doughnuts to waxed paper and allow to dry for 10 minutes. In deep heavy pot or electric fryer, heat oil to 375°F. Using wire spatula dipped in hot oil, carefully transfer doughnuts into hot oil. Cook 2-3 doughnuts at a time turning them when brown on one side. Remove to paper towel or racks to drain. For glazed doughnuts, combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla flavoring. Drizzle on doughnuts or sprinkle doughnuts with powdered sugar or mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract: Use 2 teaspoons X-Tra Touch vanilla or any other gluten-free vanilla. 3/4 cup unbleached white flour: Replace with 6 tablespoons chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour and 6 tablespoons sweet rice flour, or use 3/4 cup commercial gluten-free flour.

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3 cups oatmeal: Replace with 3-4 cups of any gluten-free, ready-to-eat flake cereal slightly crushed, or gluten-free crispy rice cereal. 1 (10-ounce) package almond toffee bits: Verify product is glutenfree or use 1 3/4 cups chopped almonds or walnuts.

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fter splashing in the pool, rooting on your favorite team or playing in the backyard, nothing beats the end of a long summer day like a cool, classic treat. So grab the kids, some bowls, spoons and the trusty old ice cream scoop — and dig in. July is National Ice Cream Month, and aficionados agree that when it comes to the best tasting ice cream, “fresh” is the must-have ingredient. For nearly 80 years, Blue Bunny has been making premium ice cream using only the best, locally-sourced milk from within 75 miles and turning it into out-of-this-world ice cream in less than 24 hours. Dial up your summer fun with the freshness of ice cream and fruit with these recipes, and find more recipes at www.BlueBunny.com.

Cherry Vanilla Crumble Squares Prep time: 25 minutes Freeze time: at least 8 hours Makes: 9 servings 1 cup old fashioned oats (rolled oats) 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 package (12 ounces) frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and well drained 1/3 cup all fruit black cherry fruit spread 4 cups Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream, softened In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar and butter; mix thoroughly. Remove 1/2 cup and set aside; pour remaining crumb mixture in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Coarsely chop cherries and transfer to medium bowl. Add fruit spread, stirring to blend. Pour over crust, gently spreading evenly in bottom. Spoon ice cream over top, gently spreading evenly. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Cover and freeze at least 8 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

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Vanilla Bean Frozen Yogurt 2/3 cup fresh raspberries In medium skillet over medium heat, cook walnuts until toasted, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool. When cool enough to handle, chop very coarsely. Set aside. In same skillet over medium heat, combine peaches, honey, cinnamon and cloves; cook and stir until peaches soften. Cool several minutes before spooning equally over frozen yogurt. Top each serving with about 4 raspberries. Serve immediately.

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Pacquiao to lobby for Philippines’ World Cup bid General Santos, Philippines (AFP) Wednesday 7/22/2015 – Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday he would promote the Philippines’ bid to host the 2019 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup. “Yes, I’m going to Tokyo with the Philippine delegation to help in our bid to host FIBA 2019,” he said in a statement. Pacquiao, 36, said he would travel next month to the Japanese capital where FIBA would announce the host. The basketball-crazy Philippines qualified for last year’s FIBA World Cup in Spain, finishing 21st. It faces stiff competition from Asian giant China as host for the 2019 event, according to the FIBA website.

Pacquiao, who has gained worldwide fame for holding boxing world titles in eight weight divisions, is also an avid basketball fan. Last year he controversially signed on as playing coach of a neophyte team in the highly-competitive Philippine professional basketball league. However the 1.69-metre (5 foot 7 inch) Pacquiao has been underwhelming on the hardcourt, playing just for a few minutes in each game despite cheering fans in the bleachers. Pacquiao has parlayed his boxing fame into a fortune in showbiz, as a commercial endorser and even in politics, winning election as the congressman of a district in the poverty-stricken southern Philippines.

Pacquiao downplays Arum criticism, says in ‘self-rehab’ General Santos, Philippines | AFP | Monday 7/20/2015 – Manny Pacquiao downplayed criticism from promoter Bob Arum on Monday after the injured Philippine boxing hero missed a doctor’s visit for a shoulder injury, saying he was carrying out his own rehabilitation. Arum hit out at his own boxer last weekend for missing a rehab visit and said he has no idea when “Pacman” might fight again after his right shoulder was hurt fighting Floyd Mayweather in May. “I respect Bob Arum. He’s just like a father to me. I believe he’s just voicing out his concern (for) me and I appreciate it. I don’t take it negatively,” Pacquiao said in a statement. “But he has nothing to worry about (regarding) my injury. I’m doing the rehab myself. I’m recovering faster than expected.” Pacquiao had surgery on May 7 to repair a tear to his right rotator cuff sustained in the unanimous points defeat against Mayweather in the richest fight of all time in Las Vegas. He cancelled a scheduled check-up with his surgeon Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles on July 4, prompting sharp criticism from the 83-year-old head of Top Rank promotions, who said “he’s not acting

very professionally”. Pacquiao did not say if he was receiving medical advice or treatment from another doctor but said his situation was improving, adding: “I can now raise my right arm.” The Filipino, winner of an unprecedented eight world titles in separate weight divisions, did not respond to his American promoter’s remark that as far as he was concerned the boxer is “not an active fighter’. Just days after missing the July 4 appointment, Pacquiao travelled to Indonesia in a much-publicized trip to film a television advertisement and visit a Filipina on death row who is seeking clemency. Arum insisted that Pacquiao’s first priority should have been his appointment with his LA surgeon to decide on his rehabilitation program. “When you have an operation like that you’ve got to get into rehab. You’ve got to get the doctor to look at it and to guide you as to the kind of rehab that you’ve got to do,” Arum told AFP. Pacquiao is regarded as a national hero in the Philippines and has parlayed his fame into a career in film, commercial endorsements and even election as a congressman.

Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao (right) poses with the head of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) Setya Novanto during a courtesy call in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday. Pacquiao earlier visited convicted Filipino drug mule Mary Jane Veloso at an Indonesian prison. (MNS photo)

US Open to return to Los Angeles in 2023 Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Wednesday 7/22/2015 – The United States Golf Association announced Wednesday that the 2023 US Open will be played at the Los Angeles Country Club, the first time since 1948 the city will host the major championship. The USGA also said the 2022 US Open will be at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts and the 2024 event will be hosted by Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina. “We are elated to host our national championship at these three historic venues,” said Thomas O’Toole, president of the USGA. “Each one is located in a region where golf and sports are celebrated, and we have already felt tremendous community support. We look forward to the test of golf that each of these classic designs will present to the world’s best players.” The US Open is one golf’s four major championships along with the PGA Championship, the British Open and The

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Chronic pain sufferers increasingly supplementing treatment with alternative therapy Wednesday July 22 2015 (Relaxnews) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A research team based in Portland, Oregon, has demonstrated that many patients suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain resort to acupuncture and chiropractic care in addition to their medical traitement without necessarily telling their clinician. Supplemental alternative therapy, especially to relieve pain, has become increasingly more widespread in the last 15 years. Even so, the integration of acupuncture and chiropractic care with conventional practice remains practically inexistent. Indeed, many specialists are convinced that better integration could potentially improve coordination of care and overall outcomes. A study conducted by researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research in Portland, Oregon provides insight into the current state of alternative therapy in managed health care systems. Findings published in The American Journal of Managed Care demonstrate that a substantial percentage of patients suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain seek alternative therapy in complement to the treatments prescribed by their clinicians. Of the patients invited to participate in the study, the 6,068 patients suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain became the focus. With a mean age of 61, the participants were predominantly Caucasian (94%) and female (71%). All had been treated at the Kaiser Permanente Center between 2009 and 2011, with several outpatient consultations for chronic pain within the last 18 months. The survey included questions on their use of acupuncture and chiropractic care, as well as other therapies such as yoga, tai chi/qigong, massage and meditation. Among the participant responses, 32% reported the use of acupuncture, 47% reported the use of chiropractic care, and 21% reported using both while 42% stated that they used neither. In addition, 35% of acupuncture users and 42% of chiropractic users said they had not discussed their use of alternative therapy with their clinician. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This finding serves to emphasize the importance of clinicians raising this topic in routine encounters with chronic pain patients,â&#x20AC;? conclude the authors of the study. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Engaging the patient in a discussion about acupuncture and chiropractic use can provide information for optimizing care.

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PHL, US forge ties to protect Filipino nationals working on US soil ATLANTA – The Atlanta District Office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the consular section of the Philippine embassy to the United States on July 19 in Augusta, Georgia. The agreement establishes an ongoing collaboration between these entities to provide Philippine nationals with information, guidance, and access to resources about workers’ rights under the laws enforced by EEOC. Philippine Third Secretary and Vice Consul Darell Artates, on behalf of Minister and Consul General Emilio T. Fernandez, and EEOC Atlanta District Office Outreach Manager Terrie Dandy, on behalf of District Director Bernice WilliamsKimbrough, signed the agreement. “We are pleased to enter into this important partnership with the embassy’s consular section to enhance efforts to reach, educate, and protect Philippine nationals in Georgia and parts of South Carolina covered by the EEOC’s Atlanta District Office,” said Williams-Kimbrough. “We are committed to assisting and protecting immigrant, migrant and other vulnerable workers from employment discrimination, and this agreement helps to further those

efforts with the Filipino community.” Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. said, “We welcome this new formal partnership with the EEOC’s Atlanta District Office. Alliances with local and district offices are essential to the embassy’s thrust towards more nimble, constructive and responsive labor-related engagements across the United States. The cooperation and assistance of the EEOC Atlanta District Office will provide invaluable support to the embassy’s efforts to ensure that Filipinos working in Georgia and parts of South Carolina are given increased protection and appropriate welfare interventions.” Under the terms of the MOU, EEOC will provide outreach and information aimed at making Philippine nationals aware of the laws that prohibit employment discrimination and their rights under the laws. EEOC will also disseminate compliance and educational materials to the embassy’s Atlanta District Office 100 Alabama Street, SW, Suite 4R30, Atlanta, GA 30303 TTY (404) 562-6801 FAX (404) 562-6909/6966 CONTACT: Terrie Dandy Outreach Manager (404) 562-6811 EEOC NEWS RELEASE, Page 2 constituency, as well as provide training on the application and enforcement of laws enforced by

Basra seeking more investments from PHL Basra – After a Filipino company poured in $130 million to develop Iraq’s largest port, the governor of this oil-rich southern province wants the Philippines to seriously consider sending in more investments. “We want more investments from the Philippines,” Governor Majid BASRA COURTESY CALL. Dr. Majid Al-Nasrawi, the Governor Al-Nasrawi said of Basra Province in southern Iraq, and Chargé d’Affaires Elmer d u r i n g a r e c e n t G. Cato of the Philippine Embassy in Baghdad shake hands following the latter’s courtesy call on the Iraqi official. During the meeting, courtesy call by Governor Al-Nasrawi requested the assistance of the Philippine Chargé d’Affaires Embassy in inviting Philippine companies to invest in Basra, the Elmer Cato of the main oil producing region of Iraq and host of the country’s only Philippine Embassy port. (Philippine Embassy Photo by Andrei Bauzon) that Governor Al-Nasrawi said Filipino in Baghdad. “There are numerous investment opportunities companies may wish to invest in is infrahere for Filipino companies.” During structure. He said Basra has the budget to their meeting, Governor Al-Nasrawi spend for the construction and rehabilitaassured Cato that Basra and the rest of tion of roads and bridges; power generasouthern Iraq remain safe for investors tion; rehabilitation of rivers; and housing. He said the Basra Provincial Council as the region is far from the conflict that continues to rage in the northern and west- has a budget of $5.7 billion to develop inern parts of Iraq. “Basra is safe,” he said. frastructure and other facilities. The World “There is nothing to worry about. There are Bank has also recently agreed to provide $350 million to fund the construction of a no serious security issues here.” Al-Nasrawi was all praises for the In- new road network to Umm Qasr port. Governor Al-Nasrawi also disclosed ternational Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), a Manila-based global port his plans to further develop Basra’s health operator, which is investing $130 million sector so that his constituents would no to expand the country’s main port in Umm longer have to go abroad for medical treatQasr. ICTSI’s Basra Gateway Terminal ment. He cited the recent construction of Project, which is considered to be the larg- a modern hospital, which, he said, would est private investment in Iraqi ports, will require specialists and other health workers from other countries. be fully operational next year. The Governor, who is a medical doc“ICTSI has made a good impression for the Philippines because of its huge tor, said he would welcome Filipino docinvestment and its professional way of tors and nurses in Basra because they are doing business,” Governor Al-Nasrawy among the best. He also said that he is told Cato, adding that the Filipino com- aware that the Philippines has world-class pany has been constantly delivering on its medical facilities and that he would like to send some of his constituents to Manila commitments. Aside from the oil sector, the other area for treatment.

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20 Fil-Ams from five states join Binibining Pilipinas USA Pageant (Los Angeles, CA - July 19, 2015) – After an extensive and exhaustive search process, twenty (20) outstanding, young women representing five (5) states, several regions and of various backgrounds, were presented as the official candidates for the 3rd Annual Binibining Pilipinas USA Pageant at a press conference in Los Angeles. Hosted by Porsche of Downtown Los Angeles, the candidates, ranging in age from 17 -25, will vie for the coveted title and along with it, an expanded prize package, Saturday, August 15, 2015, at 6 p.m., at The Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California. Prior to finals night, the Swimsuit Competition and Runway Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, August 9, at 6 p.m., at Porsche of Downtown Los Angeles. A top highlight of this evening is a Victoria’s Secret-style swimsuit fashion show, modeled by the competitors in a flashy spectacular to determine the winner of the Binibining Best in Swimsuit award. The 2015 Binibining Pilipinas USA candidates are: Heather Prejillana Casignia, 19, Los Angeles; Michelle Charlotte Thorlund, 18, Irvine; Nyomy Obcemea, 23, Layton, UT; Terri May Grell, 23, Oceanside; Armalen Flores-Hernandez, 18, Riverside; Ivy Gabrielle Nalo, 19, Dallas, TX; Nicole Frances Garchitorena, 18, Wellington, FL; Pauline Marantan, 20, Laguna Niguel; Zeleen Santos, 23, Reseda, CA; Sidette San Agustin, 23, West Covina; Betty Davis, 18, San Jose; Jill Marucut, 22, Sacramento; Eriel Uy, 18, Cerritos; Rochelle Fajardo, 23, Temecula;

Jennalyn Raquel Lopez, 17, Eastvale, CA; Juanne Elisha Aquino, 20, Los Angeles; Angelica Concepcion Alberto, 18, Stevenson Ranch; Megan Lago Culp, 20, Sylmar; Krystal Von Seyfried, 19, Boston, MA; and Alyssa Monique Yuson, 20, Canoga Park “We could not be more thrilled at both the quality and quantity of our candidates this year,” said Mildred Deang, CEO/ President of Insider Productions, the pageant’s producers. “We’re convinced that we have twenty of the finest Filipina American young women on board for what will surely be an exciting and memorable competition.” The grand winner of the Binibining Pilipinas USA 2015 crown will receive a generous prize package, including a roundtrip airline ticket to Manila and a chance to compete in an international pageant, along with a talent development contract with VIVA Entertainment to help establish a career in Manila‘s entertainment industry. She will also serve as a goodwill ambassador for ABS-CBN Foundation International, its primary charitable beneficiary this year. “Because promoting Philippine tourism is one of the core values of this pageant, we’re honored to support the Foundation’s eco-tourism projects for poverty alleviation,” added Deang. “In fact, we plan to visit some of those projects with the titleholders in September to see them for ourselves.” The top five titleholders in this competition will have the chance to travel to the Philippines in September to visit some of the best tourism destinations in the country as part of their prize packages. Additional

titleholders will include Binibining Pilipinas USA-Tourism, who also receives a roundtrip ticket to Manila and will serve as an official goodwill ambassador for the Philippine Department of Tourism, among many other prizes. New sponsors for this year include the Official TV Partner, LA18 KSCI-TV, which will bestow the award of Miss LA18 on its choice candidate as a special goodwill ambassador. For the third straight year, this pageant will be broadcast in its entirety during prime time. The pageant will air later this summer as a two-hour TV special on LA18 KSCI-TV. Likewise, the pageant welcomes the Philippines’ national carrier, Philippine Airlines (PAL), into the fold as a new sponsor. PAL will select one lucky candidate to wear the title of Binibining Philippine Airlines to represent the company at

corporate and public events as a goodwill ambassador. She will be awarded one roundtrip, business-class airfare to Manila as part of her package. Contributing sponsors include: Philippine Department of Tourism Los Angeles, Porsche of Downtown LA, Resorts World Manila, M Beauty by Dr. Tess, VIVA Entertainment, Malibu Design Group, Majestic Vacations, Republiq Dance Studio, Gerry’s Grill, Boston Studios, Leelin Bakery and Café, Karats N Stones, Gerry’s Grill, Philippines & Asian Report ASIAN Reader, WFS Wholesale Fashion Square, Cherry’s Salon. Binibining Pilipinas USA is a nationwide search for those special young women in today’s Filipino-American communities in North America with the beauty, grace and elegance to compete on an international level, and also have the dynamic personalities and intelligence that set them apart from the rest.

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‘The Main Event’ at Knotts Berry to settle issues between N. Zuniga and J. Obregon The issue has to be settled between two iconic singers whose different styles make for an interesting musical duel. Like wine, these two claimants to the singing throne have mellowed over the years since their first encounter in the firsta Main Event at the Rizal Theater in Makati more than three decades ago. The protagonists would like to settle the issue once and for all and have chosen a neutral venue for the epic battle of talents. Nonoy Zuniga “the Hitmaker” will slug it out with Julius Obregon “The Master Balladeer”. The latter has different a different route but his style still carries that wallop worthy of the claim on the throne. Zuniga, on the other hand, has added up more power in his vocal attacks by being active on the circuit. The Main Event on July 31st at the 800-seating capacity Grand Ballroom of the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel in Buena Park (7675 Crescent Avenue) will have all the trimmings and the hoopla expected of an event that will settle the score for the two gallant performers whose differing styles make for an unforgettable concert evening. Both singers have awesome credentials: Zuniga has performed over a 20-year period in the best night spots, hotels and concert venues in the Philip-

pines and Asian cities including the U.S. His credentials include hits like “Kumusta Ka”, “Doon Lang”, “Love Without Time” and “Never Say Goodbye”. Obregon’s style had been influenced by singing greats like Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennet, Johnny Mathis and Matt Monroe and is remembered for record hits that include “Song Lucky”, “The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”, “Terminal”, and “How Can I Tell Her”. He is also now in Gospel Music and active evangelist and pastor. The Main Event is going to be an unforgettable experience not seen before in the concert circuits according concert producer Obregon whose outfit is producing the two-hour musical extravaganza which will also feature multi-talented Joseph Gelito who will “referee” the much awaited encounter. Supporting cards will also feature Tanya Varona and Casey Alexandria, an upcoming folk singer. “It’s going to be a vehicle that will transport concert goers through different epoch of musical history” says Obregon. Zuniga or Obregon? Be the judge. Be there. For more information, call (562) 3973372/ (518) 253-5748 Website: www. themaineventconcert.com Online tickets available at www.eventjoy.com/e/themainevent2015

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PDOT showcases why ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’ at Arizona travel agents’ trade show LOS ANGELES – Abundant islands and beaches. Endless thrills and adventures. Great shopping destinations. Haven for relaxation. Exotic food. Friendly, kind and hospitable people. These are just few of the many reasons why “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” which the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) highlighted at the recent travel agents’ trade show in Arizona. PDOT was one of the featured presenters in the recently concluded “Fiesta in the Desert XII” trade show organized by the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Travel Agents at the Doubletree ResortScottsdale/Paradise Valley, Arizona. In his presentation, Manny Ilagan, Officer-in-Charge of Philippine Department of Tourism-Los Angeles showcased and highlighted popular destinations in the Philippines, especially Boracay and Palawan, including Cebu and Bohol and the endless choices of beaches and island destinations that are in abundance in the country. DOT’s presentation also emphasized the diversity that the country can offer to the tourists – from adventure, shopping, history and cultural immersion, dining and entertainment, to conventions, meetings, exhibitions and other special events. The engaging video presentations on why “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” and “15 Ways to Have More Fun in the Philippines” were enthusiastically received by the participants. An travel agent from Colorado described the presentations are “very effective.” PDOT in partnership with Philippines Airlines, Rajah Tours and AAVan Vacations also participated in the round-robin table consultations with mainstream American

travels agents, vendors and buyers, where they exchanged information, ideas and identified the needs of the travel sector, as well as promote Philippine destinations to international travelers. Further promoting Philippine destinations, Lloyd Coleman, Director of Sales of AAVan Vacations, presented and shared his very enjoyable personal experiences when he toured and visited Cebu, Bohol, Boracay and Palawan last year. Philippine Airlines’ Los Angeles Area Manager Marie Jemma Saranillo provided a very informative presentation of PAL’s routes to Manila from different gateways in the United States via its new fleet of B777-300 ERs. For a more exciting participation, DOT hosted breakfast for the trade show attendees, while one round-trip ticket to the Philippines was raffled off courtesy of Philippines Airlines, and a two nights/three days FOC accommodation in Boracay courtesy of Rajah Tours. With participants and attendees totaling at least 300 travel agents, vendors and buyers of tourism products of which 91 represents international destinations, ASTA’s Arizona Chapter trade show reaffirmed its role as a major business platform for the tourism industry. The Department of Tourism’s participation at the Arizona Chapter of ASTA’s travel show is in line with DOT’s continuing campaign to increase inbound tourists to the Philippines from North America, specifically targeting Asian-American and mainstream American market. Manny Ilagan of PDOT-Los Angeles was joined was Jemma Saranillo and Ricky Panis of Philippine Airlines, Lloyd Coleman of AAVan Vacations, and Jojo Clemente of Rajah Tours Philippines.

Consulate urges all Fil-Ams to support Special World Olympics in Los Angeles Los Angeles, July 21 , 2015 – A Philippine Delegation of 36 Athletes and 16 Coaches/Staff, headed by Ms. Delia A. Ortega, President and Ms. Kaye Samson, National Director of SO Philippines will join the 2015 Special Olympics (SO) World Games in Los Angeles on 24 July -02 August 2015. The 2015 SO World Games website states that the Philippine Athletes will be competing in Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Football (Soccer), Powerlifting, Table Tennis and Volleyball. The host town for SO Philippines is Santa Clarita City. In line with the SO Games, a cultural connections festival will be featured to celebrate different regions of the world with cultural and educational programs. The program focuses on the seven days of Games-time activities between the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the World Games. Each of the seven Special Olympics Global Regions will be represented with its own dedicated day of authentic cultural performances, programming, food

and other educational offerings. In this regard, the Philippine Consulate General is pleased to announce that through the cooperation of the Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts, the Philippines is represented in the said Cultural Connection program. Kayamanan ng Lahi will have a 20 minute-performance during the Asia Pacific Day on 30 July 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Southern California (USC) Alumni Park (next to the Doheny Memorial Library), 3550 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089. The festivals are free and open to the public. The Philippine Consulate General enjoins the community to watch the cultural performance of Kayamanan Ng Lahi and to support the games of our athletes as they compete in their respective events. For the regional breakdown of countries/territories with Special Olympics programs and other information, please visit the World Games Festival website at www.la2015.org.

MHS ’73 reunion set in February The Manila High School Class of 1973 is planning to hold a reunion during the last week of February 2016. Activities for the planned reunion include a homecoming visit to the campus on a typical school day and a reunion night. Manila High School, located at Muralla and Victoria Streets in Intramuros, is considered the oldest public school in Asia. It was established in June 1906 and boasts of having graduated three Philippine presidents, namely Manuel Roxas, Elpidio Quirino and Jose P. Laurel. Other notable alumni are Carlos P. Romulo, the

only Filipino who became UN Secretary General; Conrado Benitez, known journalist and educator; National Artist Vicente Manansala, and Narciso Ramos, former member of the Philippine Legislature and father of former President Fidel V. Ramos. Those interested in joining the reunion may contact organizers Zen Alcantara Cabaluna, cp# 0908.884.9190, e-mail goldland_zen@yahoo.com; Mario Bulatao, cp# 0917.521.5739, e-mail supermcb55@ yahoo.com; or Virgie Nudalo Calimag, cp# 0932.861.5484 Email vncalimag@ yahoo.com.

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Ride your Dream Car at Victory Auto Connection July 24, 2015 - Heading to auto dealers to buy a car is no trivial matter. For many of us, it represents the second most expensive purchase we’ll make in our lives, behind buying a home. Thus, we have to make sure that we are getting the best deal when it comes to financing option, car quality and customer service. With years of experience in the business, Victory Auto Connection is dedicated to providing high quality vehicles to our clients. We give our 100% commitment to make sure our clients will have the best car-buying experience. Rest assured that through the help of our friendly and well trained sales associates and extensive financing options, you will go home with the car of your dreams without sacrificing your lifestyle and budget. Here at Victory Auto Connection, our main objective is to satisfy your needs in purchasing your vehicle. We aim to make you happy by providing high quality vehicle and excellent customer service; we hope not only to build business but also to create a long term relationship with our clients. It is our privilege to continuously service you when it comes to your car needs. Having multitude vehicle options available locally, we pride ourselves as a provider that is able to satisfy you with our personalized service and feel home atmosphere. While you are bringing home another part of your family, your new “Victory”. Victory Auto Connection has perfected its way to make sure that all the customers are happy pamper. We have Toyota, Honda, BMW, Chevrolet and a lot more. From sales to leasing to financing to car repairs...

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Saturday July 18 2015 (Relaxnews) – AT&T is partnering with Google, Samsung and Bose on an interactive campaign aimed at underlining the dangers of smartphone use while driving. Central to the campaign called ‘It Can Wait’ is a virtual reality experience designed to put consumers in the driving seat and understand the huge potential vehicular consequences of taking just a quick glance at their phone’s screen rather than keeping both eyes on the road. When AT&T starts touring the US later this year it will be inviting people in each of the 100 cities it will be visiting to experience the simulator for themselves via the Samsung Gear VR headset. But to ensure that as many drivers as possible get the message, 100,000 Google Cardboard viewers are also being given away free of charge during the campaign. So, as long as a person has a compatible Android headset, they can download and try the app for themselves. By turning to virtual reality and brands like Bose for help, AT&T is intentionally targeting younger drivers, which is understandable as they’re the most likely to be distracted by mobile devices while behind the wheel and the group of drivers most likely to have a road traffic accident. According to US insurer State Farm’s most recent annual Distracted Driving Study (published in November), 58% of drivers aged 18-29 admit to text messaging while driving and 48% to surfing the web via a handset -- 30% even update the social media status. This is particularly worrying as driver distraction is a factor in almost six out of 10 car accidents involving young drivers in America. In March, the AAA published the findings of what it described as the most comprehensive study to date on the subject. It was a project that required an analysis of almost 1700 accidents captured on in-vehicle video recorders and one that identified driver distraction as the cause of 58% of accidents, 89% of road departure accidents and 76% of rear-end crashes. Using a cellphone or smartphone was a direct factor in 12% of crashes and turning to talk to other passengers in the car a factor in 15% of smashes. More importantly, the research highlighted that texting or making a voice call led to a driver taking his or her eyes off the road for an average of 4.1 seconds of the final six seconds prior to a crash. Drivers using a phone also failed to react before impact in over 50% of rearend crashes. AT&T’s advertising and VR campaign aims to recreate those vital moments before an accident to highlight the risks of glancing at a screen rather than the road ahead.

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New 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander: A redesigned and reengineered crossover value Much more than a traditional mid-cycle design “refreshing” that consists of minor aesthetic updates, the new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander has been redesigned and reengineered to stand out in the competitive small crossover segment with its powerful and dynamic appearance and refined driving experience. Combined with Mitsubishi’s reliability and safety standards, the 2016 Outlander is an unmatched value. The new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander features a bold new exterior design, an eloquent yet functional interior space, and over 100 engineering and design improvements to the platform for better structural rigidity, ride quality and reduced noise,

Michigan aims to lead the world in autonomous driving technology Wednesday July 22 2015 (Relaxnews) – The University of Michigan has formally opened a 32-acre playground especially for the development of self-driving and connected cars. Called Mcity it is the world’s first environment of its kind dedicated to the development of the technologies that will make self-driving cars a real-world reality, and is a partnership between the university and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). “We believe that this transformation to connected and automated mobility will be a game changer for safety, for efficiency, for energy, and for accessibility,” said Peter Sweatman, director of the U-M Mobility Transformation Center. “Our cities will be much better to live in, our suburbs will be much better to live in. These technologies truly open the door to 21Ýã century mobility.” The site, which cost $10 million to develop, will play host to connected and self-driving cars and features everything from intersections and traffic lights to blocks of buildings and sidewalks in a bid to effectively mimic the most challenging and unpredictable real-world inner-city driving conditions. There is even graffiti on the street signs in order to challenge traffic sign recognition systems. A key target of the venture is to put a fleet of driverless and connected cars on the roads of Ann Arbor, Michigan by 2021 but another is also to highlight the importance of Michigan as a hotbed of innovation. As cars become more technologically advanced and companies such as Google start to enter the fray, it’s easy to forget that Silicon Valley is not the automotive research and development capital of the US. Thanks to its pivotal role in the development of the original mass-market automobile, it’s Michigan and as the car goes through its biggest revolution since the internal combustion engine, the state wants to retain its world-leading status. As well as academic and legislative partners, the Mcity project is backed by a veritable who’s who of the automotive world that includes Honda, Ford, GM, Nissan, and Toyota as well as chipmaker Qualcomm. “Mcity represents an important partnership between government at all levels, private industry and academia,” said Kirk Steudle, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation.

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system that absorbs energy to help provide protection to the vehicle’s occupants. RISE safety structure technology is engineered into every vehicle in Mitsubishi Motors’ product lineup. For a closer look at the new Outlander, or any other Mitsubishi vehicle, Come and visit our kababayans at Cerritos Mitsubishi, where kababayans are always treated as special customers. Even their marketing thrust is anchored on that magical Tagalog word: Kababayan. They also have a Kabayan Price. Call Eugene C., Michael S., Vincent P. and Faith F., who lead the sales operation for the Filipino market. Call now toll free at 1-888-835-6136 to get the same Number 1 customer service from our very own kababayans.

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All-new 2016 Honda Pilot boasts versatility and premium features TORRANCE, Calif., July 6, 2015 – The all-new 2016 Honda Pilot makes its debut in an integrated advertising campaign that touts the perfect family vehicle with room for everyone to grow. The memorable campaign features captivating computergenerated imagery to showcase functionality in TV and uses this same look across digital and print, as well as music from Grammy-winning rock band Weezer to spark interest in a second TV spot. The centerpiece of the campaign is “The Incredible Pilot Elite,” which uses a unique blend of practical and CG to demonstrate the new styling and high-tech features of the all-new Pilot through different scenarios in an eye-catching way. The spot shows the interior spaciousness and versatility of the Pilot to accommodate growing families. An additional 30-second spot for the LX model will fit together and become a long-form piece. A second supporting spot called “Even Better,” directed by award-winning director Jason Reitman (Up in the Air, Juno), speaks to shared family moments. “Even Better” features a classic song, Weezer’s “Buddy Holly” that will resonate with parents and kids alike. The first notes are immediately recognizable by Honda’s target buyers who now have families of their own, and who remember that song from happy days of their youth. “The campaign leverages the Pilot’s strengths with two impactful spots, showing that the Pilot is ‘Ready for Anything.’

Hacked vehicle prompts Fiat Chrysler onboard update Wednesday July 22 2015 (Relaxnews) – Cyber security experts Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller have publicly exposed a serious vulnerability that would allow hackers to take remote control of Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) cars that run its Uconnect internet-accessing software for connected car features. Uconnect allows owners of cars such as the Jeep Cherokee to remotely start and stop the engine and flash the lights (to find the car on a parking lot) and lock and unlock doors via a smartkey or smartphone. However, as the researchers demonstrated to Wired’s Andy Greenberg, the system also allows those in the know to remotely hijack the signal and run the car off the road even when someone else is meant to be at the wheel. Such an act might be deemed irresponsible but the researchers, who uncover theses flaws for a living, first notified FCA about the problem nine months ago and until now have remained silent about the discovery. Patching the problem has taken time and FCA issued a software fix for the issue on July 16. However, the wording of the update: “Today, [the cybersecurity program] at FCA released a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) for a software update that offers customers improved vehicle electronic security and communications system enhancements,” plus the fact that the update needs to be downloaded onto a USB key and physically installed by the owner, fails to highlight the potential seriousness of the problem. Vehicle recalls have been receiving a lot of media attention in recent months, yet according to Autotrader data, only 56% of drivers can be counted upon to take their vehicle in for servicing or correction every time. Scare stories about connected car hacks also get a lot of attention but usually the stories are heavy on the scaremongering and low on the practicalities of hacking. Valasek and Charlie Miller have made it their business to test the security of cars in recent years and were the first experts topublish a white paper on the potential vulnerabilities and attacks in 2014.

With its all-new styling, premium technology and adaptability, it’s the perfect vehicle for everyone,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Automobile Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. On TV, the creative will be heavily slotted in Cable, LateNight and Early Morning, and in the Fall, Pilot will also air on CBS NFL, ESPN NCAA Football and ABC/ ESPN NBA. To reach consumers online, there will be video on YouTube, Yahoo!, and Windows 8, Digital Roadblocks on both YouTube and Yahoo!, plus additional exposure with digital partnerships such as Amazon, IMDB, TripAdvisor, Pinterest and XBOX. Pilot will also have a presence in major print publications such as Road & Track, Autoweek, MotorTrend and more. The new Pilot also moves to the top of the class in safety performance with the most comprehensive suite of Honda Sensing™ advanced safety and driverassistive technologies ever offered on a Honda vehicle. Furthermore, the 2016 Pilot adopts the next generation of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure along with a new “3-bone” underbody frame design and new hot-stamped ultra-high strength steel door rings. Taken together, these engi-

neering features and technologies deliver major gains to the Pilot’s collision avoidance and collision protection capabilities, as it targets the highest available U.S. government (NCAP) and IIHS safety ratings. Meanwhile, if you want to belong to the select group of Honda owners, all you have to do is visit the Diamond Honda of Glendale and get in touch with our kababayans Tito Adriosula, Cruzella Clemente and Orly Roque, who are more than ready to serve you and find you your new Honda Hybrids or any other Honda vehicle and be assured of top fuel efficiency as well as safety and maintenance. These are just some of the reasons why

Pinoys come to the dealership. Above all, at Diamond Honda of Glendale, customers are treated like Diamonds! That statement is backed up by General Manager Philip Keung, who has endeared himself to Filipino customers because of his professionalism and his recognition and vast understanding of Honda’s multi-ethnic market. “He is a great anchor. We rely on his wisdom and professional savvy all the time. He is very helpful to the Filipino salesmen and customers alike,” says Tito. Diamond Honda of Glendale is located at 138 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205. Its toll-free number is 1.866.237.7092.

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Kia’s Hot Hatch combines Europeaninfluenced styling and performance with five-door convenience and practicality Improved packaging and a broad array of technology enhances the value of the Forte5 IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2015 – Carrying over into 2016, the Forte5’s stunning European-inspired hatchback design continues to deliver a wealth of technology, safety and performance features in the five-door version of its award-winning sedan sibling. Previously available in two trim levels, the 2016 Forte5 is now offered in three trims – LX, EX and SX – with two different engine choices. The new Forte5 LX and EX comes with a 2.0-liter gasoline direct injected (GDI) four-cylinder engine, while the sportier SX trim offers a 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI fourcylinder. The SX comes standard with a sixspeed manual transmission and a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters is available. In keeping with Kia’s reputation for tremendous value, the Forte5 presents an impressive assortment of amenities, technology, and performance. The new LX model comes standard with cruise control, keyless entry with remote trunk release, 16-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio1, Bluetooth® wireless technology2. Power windows, air conditioning and power heated outside mirrors are among the many features that make the Forte5 a leader in its segment. The 2016 Forte5 rides on a MacPherson strut front suspension, and FlexSteer, standard on the EX and SX trims, puts the driver in control with settings for Comfort, Normal and Sport, which vary steering effort at the touch of a steering wheel-mounted button3. The EX trim adds additional standard features including a new 4.3-inch Rear Camera

Display4, 17-inch wheels, LED positioning lights, power folding outside mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. Features found in the optional Premium Technology Package include heated front seats, leather seat trim, power sunroof, pushbutton start with Smart Key, LED taillights, navigation4 with HD RadioTM5. Also new this year is a Premium Tech Package that includes two-way power adjustable heated driver’s seat, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and dual-zone automatic temperature control with center console rear vents. The sporty SX trim comes standard with a sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels, larger front brake rotors, LED taillights, sport front and rear bumpers, dual exhaust, pushbutton start with Smart Key, UVO eServices Telematics, and metal pedals. Conceived under the watchful eye of Kia’s global chief of design Peter Schreyer, the Forte5’s sophisticated hatchback profile, large wheels and aggressive posture give it a distinctly European appearance that speaks to its performance intentions. The chiseled body commands attention and continues Kia’s tradition as a design leader in the industry. If you want to find out why Kia is among the leading car brands of today, drop by Car Pros Kia of Carson at 21243 S Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90745 (telephone # 310-2219131), or at Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach at 18835 Beach Blvd., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714-613-1119) and last but won’t be the last, at Car Pros Kia Glendale at 400 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204 (818) 745-1400.

Have reports of the Land Rover Defender’s demise been exaggerated? Monday July 20 2015 (Relaxnews) – The original rugged off-roader, one of the most iconic and recognizable vehicles in the world, was meant to be heading out to pasture at the end of 2015 after a job well done. The company had even built three celebratory models to highlight the car’s glorious past as a last hurrah, before turning its attention to a replacement model. However, according to a report in the Birmingham Post, the regional newspaper published in Solihull where the final Land Rovers are being assembled, a plant worker is quoted as saying: “It is going to be extended until at least the end of February [2016].” The same source also suggests that production could in fact continue until April. Following the initial story, Land Rover issued a statement neither confirming nor completely denying the reports. The company said that that it does not production to continue past the end of January but accepted that no confirmed termination

date has been set. The Land Rover (called the Defender since 1989) has been in constant production since 1948 and has changed so little in terms of chassis and underpinnings in all that time that as legislation surrounding engine emissions and passenger and driver safety continue to tighten, it is no longer cost effective and in some cases, even possible, to adapt the vehicle to keep it in production in its current form. It’s why the car hasn’t been on sale in the US since 1998 when it fell foul of air bag and side impact door beam legislation. When compared with the newer, shinier models in the company’s range – the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, the Evoque and the Discovery, the defender looks decidedly agricultural and, historically, that’s been its primary market. And that’s understandable, as the car remains predominantly mechanical and possible to repair with tools, rather than a laptop and diagnostics cable.

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