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PHL not provoking China: Palace But military conducts exercises with Japan in disputed waters MANILA, June 24 (Mabuhay) – The joint military exercises between the Philippines and Japan, which included air patrols over disputed areas in the South China Sea, is not an act of provocation against China, Malacañang said Wednesday.

Malacañang issued the statement as Japanese and Philippine military planes once again flew near Recto Bank off the See NOT PROVOKING, page 11

US, China hold ‘frank’ talks Agenda: Hacking, maritime disputes

By Jo Biddle

Washington, United States (AFP) Monday 6/22/2015 – Top US and Chinese officials were set to join “candid” talks Tuesday on the “complicated but consequential” ties between the world’s two leading economies, with maritime disputes and cyber hacking high on the agenda.

About 400 Chinese officials have converged on Washington for the high-level annual talks being hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State John Kerry See FRANK TALKS, page 11

A Japanese P3-C Orion surveillance aircraft prepares to take flight during a joint exercise with the Philippine Navy at an airbase in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Wednesday. The Philippines is holding separate naval exercises with U.S. and Japanese forces this week, not far from the disputed Spratly Islands. (MNS photo)

Binay calls Aquino govt ‘a failure, callous’ MANILA, June 24 (Mabuhay) – Saying that the Aquino administration has become a failure and callous, Vice President Jejomar Binay on Wednesday said he was working for a better government and dared President Benigno Aquino III’s allies to face him in the 2016 elections instead of vilifying him and his family.

In a speech just two days after he resigned from President Benigno Aquino III’s Cabinet, Binay said he wants a government that will benefit most Filipinos and not just a few.

“Ito rin ang hangarin ng ating mga kababayan: isang pamahalaang kabaliktaran ng manhid at palpak na pamahalaan ngayon,” Binay said in his speech, delivered at the Coconut Palace and witnessed See GOVT A FAILURE, page 6

Vice President Jejomar Binay addresses the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday from the VP’s office at the Coconut Palace in Pasay City. Binay accused people in the Aquino administration of orchestrating a smear campaign against him and challenged them to face him instead in the 2016 election. (MNS photo)

Chiz won’t run for VP if Grace does

Senator Grace Poe (left) reverses roles with news photographers, taking the picture of newly elected Press Photographers of the Philippines officers shortly after their oath taking Monday at the Senate.(MNS photo)

MANILA, June 24 (Mabuhay) – Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero has ruled out the possibility he and his close friend, Senator Grace Poe, would run and compete with each other for the vice presidency in 2016.

Poe is the leading candidate for both president and vice president in pre-election surveys, while Escudero is number two in the vice presidential race. The Liberal Party (LP) is reportedly courting Poe to be the running mate of its presumptive presidential candidate, Interior Secretary Mar Roxas.

Escudero told reporters on Wednesday that he and Poe have not even talked about the scenario of running against each other.

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Palace: VP Binay wasn’t administration’s punching bag while in Cabinet MANILA, June 23 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Tuesday countered Makati Rep. Abigail Binay’s claim that his father, Vice President Jejomar Binay, became the subject of attacks from the administration during his stint as Cabinet member.

“We do not share the assessment of the allies of the Vice President that he was made a punching bag by the administration,” deputy presidential spokesperson Usec.

Abigail Valte said in a text message.

The Palace official added that the administration never resort to personal attacks.

“We have always endeavored to keep public discourse on programs and policies and not centered on personalities in general,” she said.

Valte said she is not privy to what President Benigno Aquino III and Vice President Binay talked about during a phone call after the latter’s resignation.

On Monday, Aquino accepted Vice President Binay’s resignation as presidential adviser on OFW affairs and Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council chairman.

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Duterte: There’s a rebellion in my backyard

Marlon Garcia of Smartmatic Corporation shows the use of a Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machine at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) headquarters in Manila on Tuesday. Use of the PCOS in the 2016 elections is still up in the air after the Supreme Court voided Comelec’s maintenance contract with Smartmatic last April. (MNS photo)

Comelec: 2016 bets need not quit before filing MANILA, June 24 (Mabuhay) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday clarified that appointed government officials need not resign from their posts to be able to run in the 2016 elections.

“Ang rule, kapag nag-file ng COC (certificate of candidacy) ang isang appointed official, ipso facto deemed resigned ka na,” Comelec spokesman James Jimenez explained.

“The mere fact that you filed a certificate of candidacy operates as a resignation from your appointive position,” he said.

The rule is different for elected officials, however. They are not deemed resigned even when they file their COC. Jimenez cited as examples senators who still maintained their position even after losing the elections.

Calls have been mounting for Cabinet

officials planning to run in next year’s polls to resign after Vice President Jejomar Binay left the Aquino Cabinet.

They have also been urged to quit so they will not be accused of exploiting government resources.

Among the Cabinet secretaries and government officials expected to run next year are Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Francis Tolentino and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) director general Joel Villanueva.

Malacañang, for its part, stressed that Cabinet secretaries and all other government officials are expected to abide by the norms of good governance and ethical conduct.

MANILA, June 24 (Mabuhay) – Davao City Rodrigo Duterte reiterated Wednesday that he has no plans of running for president, saying there is a “rebellion in his own backyard” from family and friends who do not want him to run.

Duterte said his own family and closest friends have told him not to run. He also pointed out that he has no money for a national campaign.

“Unang-una, ayaw talaga ng pamilya ko. Even the mayor, pulitiko yan si Inday Sara, she is really objecting. Naaawa daw siya sa akin. Bakit naman? Ewan ko. All of my children and yung mga kababata ko na kaibigan, sila ang nagsasabi na wag

na lang. Pahinga ka na. Matanda ka na,” he added.

Duterte admitted that he is surprised by the clamor for him to run for president, saying that it all started out as a joke when he started pushing for a shift to a federal form of government.

“Suddenly, nagtataka nga ako nandito na. Probinsyano lang ako,” he said.

He said he has also had dialogues with five big campaign spenders and told them that he is not interested to run for higher office. “I do not want my friends and supporters na nagtatampo.

Gumastos na...Sinabi ko prangkahan hindi ako tatakbo,” he said. (MNS)

Marcos to Aquino: Don’t use friendship as basis for next PNP chief MANILA. June 24 (Mabuhay) – Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said a transparent selection body should choose the next Philippine National Police (PNP) chief.

Marcos said President Benigno Aquino III should go beyond friendship, like what he did by appointing former Director General Alan Purisima.

“This way, friends of the President will not bump off those who are most competent, most loyal to the country, most upright, and most public service-oriented candidates. The selection process should not be secret and must be open to the public,” he said in a statement.

He alleged Aquino’s closeness with Purisima is the reason why the latter has not yet been charged in connection with the Mamasapano operation in January, which led to the deaths of 44 elite cops.

“Five months after 44 SAF troopers were murdered in the infamous Mamasa-

pano massacre, Gen. Purisima still enjoys the comfort of his home and the company of his friends while the orphans of the fallen policemen cry for justice. It seems that his closeness with the President is working favorably for him,” he added.

Purisima, who retains a four-star rank, was suspended in December.

He was supposed to return to the police force early this month but opted to file for a leave of absence. Marcos earlier urged President Aquino to fire and charge Purisima for the death of the fallen Special Action Force troopers.

Aquino has been criticized for protecting Purisima, whom he tapped to help in the Mamasapano operations even if he was under six-month preventive suspension by the Ombudsman.

The contenders for Purisima’s post include Supt. Raul Petrasanta and Deputy Director General Marcelo Garbo, Jr. (MNS)

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EU lifts safety ban on all PHL airlines

President Benigno S. Aquino III receives a scale model of the 2-classroom school building presented by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc., led by its president Angel Ngu, during the oath taking ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the MalacaĂąan Palace on Tuesday (June 23).

Aquino praises DPWH: ‘From corruption poster boy to model agency’ MANILA, June 22 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III was all praises for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) during its anniversary on Monday, even calling it a model agency. “Kung may ahensya sa gobyerno na dapat tularan sa pagpapaginhawa sa kalagayan ng taumbayan, DPWH iyan,�

Aquino said in a speech during the department’s 117th anniversary commemoration in its head office in Manila.

He also pointed out how corrupt practices in the DPWH were minimized during his almost five-year-old presidency. “Ang dating poster boy ng katiwalian, ngayon ay modelo na ng episyenteng pamamalakad,� Aquino said. “Wala ng palakasan. Wala ng pa-pogi,� he added.

The President also pledged to increase the DPWH budget next year, which will be equivalent to 5 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.

During the event, DPWH Secretary

Rogelio Singson reported to Aquino that the agency’s quality management system is now certified in accordance with the requirements of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 standards.

Among those who received ISO certification were six DPWH bureaus, two regional offices, and two district offices.

Singson explained that the ISO certification means that these DPWH implementing offices “are now fully compliant with internationally accepted practices� “Napakahirap po palang bunuin nito.

Since we impose this on our contractors, sabi namin, dapat tayo rin ay ISO 9001 certified,� the Cabinet official said. “This, to us, is a major step towards institutionalizing good governance reforms in the department,� he added.

Singson further said that the DPWH will strive to have all its regional offices and at least one district for region certified by the ISO. (MNS)

Manila, Philippines (AFP) Thursday 6/25/2015 – Philippine airlines will no longer be banned from flying into Europe, aviation authorities said Thursday, after the European Union removed all remaining Philippine carriers from its safety blacklist.

The EU list, which has included Philippine airlines since 2010, bars from operating in European airspace any airlines it deems unable to meet international safety standards, or whose civil aviation authorities cannot provide the necessary safety oversight. “All airlines from the Philippines, banned since 2010, have been released from the (air safety) list and are therefore allowed to operate in the European airspace,� a statement from the EU office in Brussels said.

The EU lifted the safety ban on flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) in July 2013, and last year also released Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest airline.

The latest decision lifts restrictions on the seven remaining Philippine carriers,

said Eric Apolonio, a spokesman for the Philippine civil aviation authority, now allowing budget and smaller airlines to fly to Europe.

Among the seven carriers are the Philippine units of AirAsia Berhad, the pioneer of budget flights in Asia, the aviation authority said.

The decision comes after a five-man EU safety assessment team gave a positive review of the airlines following a series of inspections in April. “This is truly breaking news since it is the first time that the entire aviation sector of one country is removed from the European Air Safety List,� said Lubomir Frebort, the EU charge d’affaires in the Philippines.

While the seven carriers largely service only domestic and Asian routes, Apolonio said the EU decision will still benefit them.

Previously, European insurance companies would not cover people who flew on airlines on the European Union Air Safety List, he said.

House ok’s bill doing away with lock-in periods in cellphone plans MANILA, June 23 (Mabuhay) – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure allowing consumers the option to unlock their devices even prior to the expiration of the lock-in period under the service contract.

House Bill 5790, or the proposed “Consumer Protection on Mobile Communication Service Contract,� prohibits the provision of a lock-in period in a mobile service contract.

Under the measure, a telco that provides a locked mobile phone to the consumer at a subsidized rate as part of a subscription contract shall unlock the device or give consumers the means to unlock it for a certain fee upon the subscriber’s request.

The device may be unlocked prior to

the expiration of the lock-in period of the device.

After the lock-in period, unlocking of the device shall be free and automatic.

The bill further provides that for unsubsidized devices, the device shall be unlocked upon purchase.

HB 5790 refers to lock-in period as the term of a contract between the service provider and the consumer wherein the latter must maintain a monthly subscription at an agreed period to the exclusion of other service providers.

The bill’s principal author, Cavite Rep. Francis Gerald Abaya said the telcos’ practice of subjecting subscribers to a lock-in period as part of the service contract is one of the significant sources of consumer frustration with wireless services.

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Lawmakers want DMCI to demolish Torre de Manila

Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada (right) salutes the honor guards after the wreath laying ceremony at the Rizal Park in Manila on Friday in celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 154th birth anniversary.

The Supreme Court recently ordered a stop to the construction of the Torre de Manila, seen in the background. (MNS photo)

MANILA, June 23 (Mabuhay) – Lawmakers on Tuesday urged property developer D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI) to demolish voluntarily the controversial condominium building Torre de Manila near Luneta Park rather than wait for the Supreme Court to issue a final ruling on the matter.

The longer it refuses to admit it erred in proceeding with the construction of the 49-storey development, which critics say mars the visual corridors of the monument of Jose Rizal, the more DMCI will experience a public relations “nightmare,” House Committee on Metro Manila development chair Quezon City Rep. Winston Castelo said.

“I advise them to voluntarily dismantle it. [That act] would be a big contribution to the preservation of our cultural heritage and national patrimony... Magpalugi na lang sila [and acknowledge that] a gross mistake was committed on their part,” he told reporters in a weekly press conference.

Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe described Torre de Manila as a “monstrosity” whose presence has turned the Rizal monument from a national treasure to a “national cause for shame” because of the imposing view it casts in the background of the national hero’s famed statue.

He noted that in foreign countries, the view of famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. is not obstructed by any structure because they are considered as important landmarks.

“If DMCI is a responsible corporation, it should volunteer to demolish Torre de Manila without waiting for the SC’s decision. Or else they will be condemned by the succeeding generations,” he said.

Erap and Lim Acting on a petition filed by the Order of the Knights of Rizal, the SC last week issued a temporary restraining order that stopped DMCI from proceeding with the Torre de Manila construction until “further orders from the court.”

In its petition for injunction, the group said that the building will “stick out like a sore thumb, and dwarf” all surrounding buildings within a two-kilometer radius once it is completed.

Having a towering building in the Rizal monument’s background is a “nuisance” that “annoys and offends the senses” of

Filipinos who honor Rizal’s memory, according to the petition.

Castelo said his committee will invite anew incumbent Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada and his predecessor, Alfredo Lim, to a hearing on the Torre de Manila controversy next week to shed light on the matter.

The House committee had invited Estrada to its previous hearings but the mayor instead sent a proxy.

“When we summon Mayor Estrada and Lim, it will not be for a blame game to be played nor for a fault-finding expedition, but in aid of legislation,” Castelo said.

Estrada and Lim have traded barbs over the condominium building fiasco, with the former President saying that DMCI received its barangay clearance, zoning and building permits during Lim’s term in 2012.

Lim, however, said Estrada should have stopped the construction if he was convinced that DMCI violated several laws.

Last week, the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board suspended the license of DMCI Homes to sell condominium units in the controversial Torre de Manila in line with the SC order.

Recommendations Though the House panel has yet to wrap up its hearings on the issue, Castelo said he and other lawmakers have come up with certain recommendations to prevent a similar controversy from happening in the future.

Among the recommendations which the panel intends to include in its report include the strengthening of Republic Act 10066, or the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, by giving the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) police powers to enforce the cease and desist orders (CDOs) it issues against erring entities. Castelo noted that his panel had to offer the NCCA the help it needed to enforce the CDO on DMCI prior to the SC ruling because the property developer refused to heed it.

“When we visited the Torre de Manila’s site a few weeks ago, construction work was still ongoing, in blatant disregard of the CDO issued by the NCCA,” he said.

The committee will also recommend that local government units be barred from providing any entity an exemption to zoning laws in an area that is near a national heritage site, the lawmaker said. (MNS)

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by his family members and supporters.

Binay, a longtime friend of Aquino and his late mother former President Corazon Aquino, took a dig at the administration’s failure to make its modest economic gains felt by the country’s poor.

“Ang nakikinabang sa ipinagyayabang na pag-unlad ay iilan lamang, kasama ang mga piling kaibigan at kapartido ng mga nasa puwesto,” he said.

Injustice Binay also assailed the “selective justice” of the Aquino administration, accusing it of turning a blind eye on the corruption allegations against its allies while harassing the opposition with criticisms, referring to the controversial pork barrel scam where three opposition senators are implicated, and the alleged anomalous Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) implemented by the Aquino government.

“Habang ako at ang aking pamilya ay ginigipit at inuusig, hinahayaan naman nila ang malawakang anomalya ng kanilang

mga kasama at kapartido,” Binay said.

Binay and his son, Makati Mayor Junjun, were subjects of a lengthy Blue Ribbon subcommittee investigation on the alleged overpricing of the Makati City Hall Building II. They are also facing plunder and graft complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman.

He said this “injustice” is what will motivate him to pursue the presidency in 2016.

“Kaya ko ang lahat ng ginagawa at gagawin pa nilang pagpapahirap sa akin.

Ngunit hindi ko kayang tiisin na magpatuloy ang kahirapan na hinaharap ninyo sa bawat araw,” Binay said.

Binay said Aquino’s allies are threatened because of his popularity and winnability in the coming elections. “Ako ang pangunahing balakid sa kanilang ambisyon at hangarin,” he said.

“May hangganan ang pagtitiis ng isang tao. Tama na. Sobra na. Bakit hindi nila ako harapin sa malinis na halalan?”

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Do I need a Premarital Agreement before getting married?

In the absence of a premarital agreement, the general community property presumption under California family code section 760 controls which provides “ ….all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property.” Family Code §760.

This becomes a problem if you are the spouse that has the substantially higher income or

the one who accumulates the majority of the assets during the marriage. spouse” and a hurdle for the future “out You are called in family law lingo “the in spouse” by avoiding or altering the applispouse.” The other spouse (or in our lingo cability of California community property also called the “out spouse” gets a half law to assets 1) already owned by each and interest on everything accumulated during 2) to property and income to be acquired or the marriage even if the asset is under your earned during their marriage. Marriage of name alone or it was accumulated solely Dawley (1976) 17 C3d 342, 349, 131 CR due to your sweat and hard work. The out 3, 7; Marriage of Grinius (1985) 166 CA3d spouse, who stayed at home most of the 1179, 1186, 212 CR 803, 807 Premarital marriage, gets a one half interest on all the agreements may validly provide that the accumulations during the marriage under earnings and accumulations of each party California community property law. For during marriage will remain that party’s example, if you opened a savings account separate property, free of any claims, comduring the marriage under your name alone munity property or otherwise, of the other for which you religiously and diligently party. Marriage of Dawley, supra, 17 C3d at stash away 25% of your earnings during the 350, 131 CR at 8; Cheney v. City & County marriage while your spouse blows away his/ of San Francisco Employees Retirement her salary during the marriage, your spouse System (1936) 7 C2d 565, 569, 61 P2d 754, still gets a half interest in the money you 756. Premarital agreements may also serve saved in your savings account. Another to preserve a person’s estate for his or her example would be if you purchase a piece heirs, free of the other party’s inheritance of real property during the marriage under claims. Estate of Wamack (1955) 137 CA2d “your name alone” and have your spouse 112, 115, 289 P2d 871, 872. sign a “quit claim” deed, your spouse may Pursuant to Family Code §1612(c ),“ still have a claim for a half interest in your Parties to a premarital agreement may real property. Another example would be if contract with respect to all of the followyou owned a business prior to marriage, but ing:(1) The rights and obligations of each due to your hard work, long hours of labor, of the parties in any of the property of either and efforts, the business grew exponentially or both of them whenever and wherever during the marriage, your spouse may still acquired or located. (2) The right to buy, have a claim for an interest in the business. sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, Signing a premarital agreement may consume, expend, assign, create a security serve as added protection to the future “in interest in, mortgage, encumber, dispose

of, or otherwise manage and control property.(3) The disposition of property upon separation, marital dissolution, death, or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event.(4) The making of a will, trust, or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement.(5) The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy.(6) The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement.(7) Any other matter, including their personal rights and obligations, not in violation of public policy or a statute imposing a criminal penalty. However, the right of a child to support may not be adversely affected. Family Code §1612(b).

Premarital agreements that are entered into voluntarily by parties who are each

represented by independent counsel and aware of the effect of the agreement, a post 1985 premarital waiver of post dissolution support does not offend contemporary public policy and is not per se unenforceable.

Fam.C. § 1612©; Marriage of Pendleton & Fireman (2000) 24 C4th 39, 53–54, 99 CR2d 278, 288–289; Marriage of Facter (2013) 212 CA4th 967, 981, 152 CR3d 79, 90.

Under both the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act and prior law, the spouse claiming the agreement is invalid or not enforceable bears the burden of proof on that allegation. Family Code. § 1615(a); Marriage of Bonds, supra, 24 C4th at 27, 99 CR2d at 269; Marriage of Iverson (1992) See REYES, page 8

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Retired senior seeks to discharge $27k credit cards Working senior seeks to discharge $60k personal loans; Trustee wants explanation of how client used $180k

Client No. 1 Client 72. She has been retired for 7 years. She retired at 65. Her husband of 40 years did not survive a massive stroke two years ago.

So, what is she doing now? She now lives with her daughter who has her family of 3 young children. She doesn’t have to pay rent so she lives there for free. She does take care of her 3 grandchildren because her daughter works full time as a registered nurse, and her son in law works full time as an accountant. She is lucky to have a daughter who cares for her. Sometimes daughters get married to men who are able

to convince daughters that they should give up their mothers because daughters are now adults. It’s not the mother who loses.

It’s the daughter who loses the wisdom, love and care of the mother.

Client used to work as Psycho Therapist and had good income. She was grossing about $100K a year, counseling people with mental problems. Not a bad job at all.

She didn’t want to stop working. But her employer of 20 years was purchased by a group of investors who brought in their own staff and employees forcing client to retire. Her husband was an architect for a large developer in LA that went bankrupt.

Husband’s pension was almost decimated by the employer’s bankruptcy. $5K of monthly pension became $500 a month. I guess this must have been the cause of his massive stroke. Financial problems can kill you specially if they happen late in life because you run out of time to correct the problem. In any event, with husband’s pension of $500 a month, and her own social security of $1,800, client has $2,300 a month of retirement income.

She’s still paying for new car, a Prius that she likes to drive around. That’s costing her $500 a month. And she has credit card debt of $27K. The minimum payment for credit cards is $900. With these two payments, she has $900 left. She has been making minimum payments of $900 a month to keep $27K of credit cards current for the last 8 years. So, she has paid about $88K to MasterCard and Visa in the

last 8 years. Yet she still owes the same $27K. Client didn’t consider the $900 a month to be a burden until her husband’s pension shrank to $500 a month. But still, $88K is still $88K. If she had discharged these cards 8 years ago, she would have $88K now in savings, giving her maybe $400 to $500 a month in income if properly invested plus $400 to $500 a month is certainly better than minus $900 a month at client’s age, don’t you think so?

It’s an open a shut case actually. What’s the point of keeping $27K of credit cards that draining client’s retirement income just to continue having perfect credit? I mean, at 72; other than the Prius, I don’t think client plans to buy anything else on credit. Besides, in a couple of years, client will have perfect credit again anyway. At 82, there will be no record of her Chapter 7 case and her credit will be perfect once again. But frankly, a good credit score is that last thing on the minds of seniors. They just want good health and a peaceful life, and some extra money from their retirement income that they can use however they want to.

Client No. 2 Client is a young senior at 61. I call him a young senior because Burt Reynolds is 79. So client is still 18 years younger than Burt. That’s a big difference. I mean 8 years is a substantial amount of time by any standard. Billionaires will pay you a billion $ if you could give them 18 more years to live, probably even give you half of their wealth for 18 more years, if not all of their wealth for 18 more years on this earth in good health. Of course, only Adonai can give you 18 more years of life, indeed only the one true God, El Shaddai, El Elohim, can give you one more hour of life in this world. The rich and powerful are nothing before God because they can-

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not add one second to their lives, despite all of the money and power in this world at their disposal, true or false? And I’m not talking about prolonging life by machine and medicine. I’m talking about one second of a purely healthy life.

Client works as a caregiver. In his job, he took care of a lot of patients. But client had the bad habit of borrowing money from his patients. In all, he owed $60K to his patients for personal loans. Several patients sued her and go judgments of $7K and $13K. He agreed to make monthly payments but stopped two months ago. He could not afford to pay $800 a month for $20K of judgments. I’m not sure why client agonized in deciding to seek Chapter 7 relief. There is no way for him to pay back $60K of personal loans. His income is less than $2K a month, and that’s a good month.

I told him to file Chapter 7 to discharge the two judgments and the $60K of personal loans but I told him not to borrow any more money from his patients. Relatives may say that she defrauded his patient because of her influence over patient since he was the caregiver.

Client No. 3 Client is a member of the medical profession. He had a triple bypass last year because his arteries were clogged from all the cholesterol from greasy food that he loved to eat. He thought that he would be able to continue practicing his profession after his bypass. He lost 40 lbs. but gained it all back plus more. At last week’s hearing, he could hardly walk. Unfortunately, he could not get his “mojo� back and so decided to sell his practice for $180K. He was paid the $180K early this year, and used all of the money in 6 months. By June, there was nothing left of the $180K. At last week’s meeting of creditors, the Chapter 7 See YANG, page 8

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11 CA4th 1495, 1502, 15 CR2d 70, 74–75; However, the UPAA (as amended effective 1/1/02) deems that a premarital agreement was not executed voluntarily unless the court makes five prescribed findings provided for under Family Code. § 1615(c) (1) The party against whom enforcement is sought was represented by independent legal counsel at the time of signing the agreement or after being advised to seek independent legal counsel, expressly waived, in a separate writing, representation by independent legal counsel. (2) The party against whom enforcement is sought had not less than seven calendar days between the time that party was first presented with the agreement and advised to seek independent legal counsel and the time the agreement was signed. (3) The party against whom enforcement is sought, if unrepresented by legal counsel, was fully informed of the terms and basic effect of the agreement as well as the rights and obligations he or she was giving up by signing the agreement, and was proficient in the language in which the explanation of the party’s rights was conducted and in which the agreement was written. The explanation of the rights and obligations relinquished shall be memorialized in writing and delivered to the party prior to signing the agreement. The unrepresented party shall, on or before the signing of the premarital agreement, execute a document declaring that he or she received the information required by this paragraph and indicating who provided that information.(4) The agreement and the writings executed pursuant to paragraphs(1) and (3) were not executed under duress, fraud, or undue influence, and the parties did not lack capacity to enter into the agreement.(5) Any other factors the court deems relevant. In addition, the parties are required to provide each other with full disclosure of all material financial information.

A premarital agreement may be unen-

forceable if found to be unconscionable when it was executed and the requisite disclosures were lacking and not waived Additionally, a spousal support provision in a premarital agreement executed under the UPAA, whether before or after January 1, 2002, is not enforceable if found to be unconscionable at the time of enforcement.

Family Code § 1612Š. If you are the higher earning spouse and have assets to protect, it is important to seek the representation of experienced counsel in drafting a premarital agreement to make sure that all statutory requirement are met which increases the likelihood that your premarital agreement will be deemed enforceable when attacked in court in case of a divorce.

Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice.

The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. 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 is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section, Estates and Trusts section, and Immigration law sections 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, P.C. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 3881611 or e-mail kureyeslaw@gmail.com or visit our website at Kenreyeslaw.com.

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Spouse can be sponsored despite being illegal Q. I’m a Canadian Citizen living in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been working in the USA for over five years but my wife has no status in the USA. I want to bring her to Canada but we are afraid that the USA immigration authorities will deport her. Do we need to return to the Philippines to have this done?

A. No. If your relationship is genuine, in many cases you are able to have the application processed without ever

having to leave the USA. As well, there is also little chance she will be and you are outside the 90 day statutory deported due to the sponsorship. In other period to restore, then you probably are words, Canada will not contact USA to not a member of the live in caregiver class. deport her.

As a member of that class, you need to Q. I’m a live in caregiver and completed be the holder of a valid work permit until 24 months of work experience. I applied permanent residence is issued. If you are for permanent residence in Canada and no longer eligible under that stream, you obtained an open work permit. The work should consider other options. For expermit was only for a short duration as ample, you can consider applying under my passport was expiring. It then took compassionate grounds or you should me a while to get the new passport. By investigate whether you can apply under that time, my work permit expired and I the new caregiver rules. cannot restore my status. How do I get my Upon review, it appears that a person does not need to hold a valid work permit application back on track?

A. This is complicated and a problem. to qualify. That is not to say that those with If you no longer have a valid work permit no status will automatically be approved

China presses US to invest more in its own economy Washington, United States (AFP) Tuesday 6/23/2015 – Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei called Tuesday on the United States to boost its domestic savings and investment to strengthen growth, including spending to improve infrastructure.

Speaking during the first day of the annual Strategic and Economic dialogue between the rival political and economic powers, Lou countered US pressure for China to stop relying on investment to power growth.

He pointed out that China’s contribution to global growth is 30 percent, while the US, the largest economy in the world, added only 10 percent.

To enhance the world economy, he said, the United States should save more and turn that into productive investment, especially in infrastructure. “We also hope that the United States accelerates its structural reform process and develops effective processes to increase labor force participation and then enhancing the savings rate,� he said in a press conference, speaking through an interpreter. “The United States should have a proper mechanism to mobilize more savings to

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trustee asked him for a breakdown of how he used the $180K. If there is a significant amount of money that was recently used, I suggest you keep an accurate record with documentary evidence of how you used the funds. Trustees will always ask you to prove how the funds were used. If you don’t keep records, you risk dismissal of your case for failure to prove how assets were dissipated. “FOR IT IS BY GRACE YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED, THROUGH FAITH— AND THIS NOT FROM YOURSELVES, IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD� – EPHESIANS 2:8.

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.

direct to investment. At the same time we would suggest that the US could use the opportunities of greater fiscal space to increase the investment in infrastructure.�

By giving investment a “greater role� in growth, the United States could make a “great contribution to world economic development,� he added.

The talks got under way in Washington with US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew urging China to loosen controls on its currency and encourage more domestic consumption.

In two separate statements Lew also expressed strong concern about what he said was “Chinese government-sponsored� cyber-hacking of US companies to steal business information and technology. “Such activity falls outside of the bounds of acceptable state behavior in cyberspace,� Lew said.

The US business community says the issue has become paramount in bilateral economic and business relations.

Asked about it, Lou said it was a more appropriate subject for the security side of the annual talks.

(since it is a violation of the rules to remain in Canada illegally) but there is no statutory requirement to apply under this new class.

In my opinion, it perhaps opens the door for people who lost their status and do not currently hold a valid work permit. It should be noted that the live in caregiver class does indeed have a statutory requirement to hold a valid work permit at all times. Second, if you worked for 24 months by now, it may be something you should research in lieu of the humanitarian application. To qualify, you must: Have qualifying work experience on a full time basis (at least 30 hours per week) at the time application is received.

Provide proof of your work experience. You do not have to be employed at the time you submit your application. Work experience does not need to be continuous but the work must have been authorized and work outside Canada does not count.

3. Must have a good level of proficiency in English in these four areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

4. Must have a completed Canadian one-year post-secondary educational credential OR a completed foreign educational credential AND a satisfactory Educational Credential Assessment with minimum equivalency Q.I graduated from George Brown College and obtained a post grad work permit for 3 years. My work permit will expire July 2016 and I want to apply for express entry. Will I be able to obtain my immigrant visa before my work permit expires? If not, how could I renew the work permit?

A. If you have been following the recent trend in express entry draws, you will have seen that the last three draws included applicants with scores of about 800 / 1200.

This translates into applicants who were

successful in obtaining job offers. You have not indicated if you have a job offer or not.

Assuming you do not have one then you will likely score much lower than 800.

That is the bad news. The good news, in my opinion, is that the threshold numbers are coming down and time will tell at one point they will fall. It is unjust to exclude qualified applicants like you who easily qualified under the previous Canada Experience Class which did not require a job offer.

If you do get selected under express entry by mid 2016, you must obtain a labour marker impact assessment (LMIA) to get it renewed. An approved LMIA will be worth 600 points and will most likely get you over the hurdle into the next draw.

Q. I’m a Canadian Citizen since 1980. I often travel to the Philippines for business.

Last year I met a woman in Manila and she just gave birth to our child. I do not wish to sponsor her but I want to bring the child to Canada. Can I? Do I need to sponsor the child? How do I file the application since I spend most of my retired years abroad?

A. First things first. The child does not need to be “sponsored�. The child was born to a Canadian father and therefore the child is a Canadian Citizen. It is irrelevant if you want to sponsor the mother of the child.

You now need to initiate the process for proof of citizenship of the child. If you are in Canada, then this can be done via the Sydney, NS processing centre. If abroad, you can contact the local Canadian Embassy but in my experience that process will extend processing times an additional six months at least.

Attorney Henry Moyal is a certified and licensed immigration lawyer in Toronto, Ontario. The above article is general advice only and is not intended to act as a legal document. Send questions to Attorney Moyal by email canada@moyal.com or call toll free 1-888-847-2078.

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Hot air balloons galore during the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic Festival.

Colorful ‘giant bubbles’ in the sky at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic Festival My daughter Marissa and I spent our Father’s Day weekend, amused and totally entertained watching the more than a dozen hot air balloons soaring above the sky at the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Festival held at the Kaiser Community Park in the town of Windsor, California and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Windsor.

Story has it that in 1998, “Windsor was a struggling, newlyincorporated town, looking for a great event that will attract people from all over Sonoma County, or maybe even the Bay Area.” (Pilot: Jay Schuler; Puddy Cat ( Pilot: And so, the officers and members of the Charles Edwards); Spunky, The Skunk Rotary Club of Windsor developed and (Pilot: John Calvin); Yellow Bird (Pilot incorporated their non-profit organization, Will LaPointe); Purple People Eater (Pito enable their group to take on the name lot: Charles Edwards); Asses Aloft (Pilot: to promote the annual event.

Gary Michalek); Bob’s Cat (Pilot: Justin “During the first couple of years, they Kinsinger); Coyote Moon )Pilot: Greg didn’t make any money and it was only Taggart); Day Dreamer II (Pilot: Armand through some very tenacious people in the O’Connor); Dream Weaver (Pilot: Michael town of Windsor that the event survived. Kijak); Freedom II (Pilot: James Gibson); And, it did survive most importantly be- Kiphaven (Pilot: James Abel); L’Escalier cause it was a completely voluntary-run (Pilot: Larry Seiler); Magic Moments VI event, designed as a spectacular special (Pilot: Peter Pierre); Mariposa II (Pilot: event and fundraiser.”

Don Heisig); Morning Glory (Pilot: Jun My daughter Marissa and I have also Marshall); Shadowdancer II (Pilot; Gale learned that the volunteers came from Mott); Sonoma Star (Pilot: Jimmy Long); all over California and some from out of Free Spirit (Pilot: Dana Thornton); Wanstate. We spoke with some of the volun- derer (Pilot Gay James); Sundance (Pilot: teers who claimed that they were there to Charles Edwards) and ReMax (Pilot: David help out because they know the proceeds Wakefield).: Though a group of us have are intended for Windsor’s “very special attended the Temecula Valley Hot Air Balnon-profit organizations, as well as for loon Festival, a couple of years back, this the educational needs in their town and Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic is the whole of Sonoma County” and most of one we will look forward to go to again all, some volunteers were there to help and next year. Feel free to log on to the Windsupport because “they just love the event.” sor Rotary Club’s website for their future Marissa and I left San Mateo at 3:00 events: www.windsorrotary.org. am in order to make it to the 5:00 am Dawn Patrol Tether Rides (for kids) and the launch of the almost 30 specially-equipped hot air balloons scheduled to ascend before sunrise. The balloons were all choreographed to music, and simultaneously, “ they produce a spectacular sight as they light up the skies, with a multi-colored glow.”

The way the balloons light up, seven stories high, they shine in the dark by “igniting raw, non-pre-heated propane” and this is accomplished by using a pre-equipped “fire-two” valve.

“Each balloon must be equipped with battery-operated lights which are suspended from the basket. Dawn Patrol balloonists may not take off any earlier than two hours before sunrise.”

The spectacular view of the hot air balloons lit up the sky one at a time including a few cartoon character balloons for the kids. Some of them were: Angry Bird (Pilot: My daughter Marissa and I at the festival in Windsor, Frank Wechster); Pencil Boy California.

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Why some people will never get out of debt This is a common scenario. You’re in debt and you know that you need to do something about it because your financial situation continues to get worse month after month. You keep hoping that things will turn around for the better but things are not improving. As a matter of fact, they’re getting worse because your debt continues to grow. You start having sleepless nights and you can never relax even when you’re not working because you worry all the time about money.

You can barely make the minimum burying its head in the sand, they pretend payments on your credit card bills every that everything is OK until one day they month. Your whole paycheck is gone the realize that they’ve made their situation same day you get paid because you just worse by failing to take corrective action.

For example, I often wonder what wrote checks to pay the bills from last month and they’re already charging you goes through people’s minds when they late fees which keep adding to you debt. apply for those (loan shark) payday loans You’re sick and tired of playing “catch up”; that charge outrageous interest rates (so perhaps you’ve even been tempted to use high you would think it’s criminal) when credit cards to pay other credit cards. Is they’re already buried in credit card debt there a way out of this seemingly hopeless and they’re already “short” every payday as it is. They know full well that they will situation?

Yes, most likely there is. But if your fi- not be able to pay back the loan sharks and nances need to change, it all starts with you. yet they continue to bite off more than they See, a lot of people already know what they could chew.

Out of desperation, I guess. When need to do but like the proverbial ostrich

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and Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew. “The United States is firmly committed to improving its relationship with China,” said State Department spokesman John Kirby, about the seventh round of dialogue.

“While our countries disagree on many points, we recognize that there are many areas for mutually beneficial cooperation,” he told reporters, adding there was “no problem (that) can’t be better addressed with US-China cooperative efforts.”

The two-day Strategic and Economic Dialogue kicks off properly on Tuesday with Kerry and China’s State Councilor Yang Jiechi.

It will be Kerry’s first public appearance back at work since he broke his right leg in a cycling accident on May 31.

But Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken led initial closed-door talks Monday on the toughest dossier – security – with China’s Executive Vice Foreign

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coast of Palawan, which is being claimed both by Manila and Beijing.

“The Philippines has had these exercises before with our strategic partners.

It should not be taken as an affront to any other,” deputy presidential spokesperson Usec. Abigail Valte said in a text message.

She added that the Philippines’ joint military exercise with Japan is merely “an expression of cooperation and learning from all those involved.”

On Tuesday, a Japanese P3-C Orion surveillance plane and a smaller Philippine patrol aircraft flew at 5,000 feet (1,524 m) above the edge of Recto (Reed) Bank.

Philippine and Japanese military officers supposedly “practiced search and rescue patterns” near the disputed area.

In response to these military exercises, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said relevant parties should not “hype up or even create tensions in the region.”

Japan and the Philippines have earlier opposed Chinese reclamation activities in the South China Sea. The two countries are also plan to enter into a Visiting Forces Agreement to promote greater military cooperation.

Backdoor discussions?

Meanwhile, Sen. Francis Escudero said the government should talk with China and even consider backdoor discussions on the sea dispute.

Minister Zhang Yesui.

So far, the discussions have been “candid and to the point” in dealing with the “most sensitive issues in the relationship,” a senior State Department official said.

The security talks serve as the highestlevel platform for military and civilian discussions seeking to manage their complex ties.

“The relationship between the United States and China is extremely broad. It’s also extremely complicated. But it’s very consequential,” the official said.

While there are important areas of cooperation such as the Iran nuclear talks, the situation in Afghanistan and the need to tackle climate change, there are also major differences.

“The talks are all the more important for the need to address these issues head-on, not try to paper them over, not try to agree to disagree, but to try to actually talk about them and see if we can... try to narrow the differences,” the official said.

At a breakfast forum, Escudero said, “Ang pinu-pursue ng gobyerno ngayon, regional, multi-lateral, at legal approach.

Tama ho ‘yon. ‘Wag nating bitiwan ‘yon.”

“Pero subukan rin natin ang bilateral and backdoor talks. ‘Wag tayong matakot makipag-usap sa kanila,” he added.

Escudero, together with Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, had called on Malacañang to start talks with China to find a peaceful solution to the dispute.

On Wednesday, he also reiterated that it is a “foreign policy issue” and Armed Forces chief Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. should not be issuing statements about it.

“Tigilan na natin ang paggamit ng chief of staff ng sundalo sa issue ng West Philippine Sea,” Escudero said. “We should still consider and work on this as a diplomatic issue, as a foreign affairs – foreign policy – issue.”

Manila and Beijing have been locked in a territorial dispute over resource-rich parts of the South China Sea over the past years.

China uses the so-called “nine-dash line” to assert ownership of almost the entire South China Sea, while the Philippines uses the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as basis for its claim.

The Philippines, which calls the disputed areas the West Philippine Sea, has already sought international arbitration before a Netherlands-based tribunal to nullify China’s massive claims over South China Sea.

they’ve ran out of creditors to borrow from and their credit has been maxed out, they will accept any loan at whatever payment terms from anyone advertising on TV, the radio or the internet without even considering what they’re getting into and with no regard for the immediate consequences.

The truth is that you can’t borrow your way out of debt. Trust me, a lot of people before you have already tried- and failed.

What you need to do is to stop borrowing as soon as possible and to find a way to reduce or eliminate the debts you already have.

Sometimes, bankruptcy may be a solution although it’s not for everyone.

Whatever the solution might be for you, my point is that you need to stop digging every month if you want to get out of the financial hole you’re already in. Sounds simple?

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Yes, it’s a simple first step but one that most people tend to ignore. Remember what they say: If your goal is to drain the swamp, it’s hard to do so when you’re up to your neck in alligators.

If you are struggling with debt, I want to help you figure out your best options.

For a free consultation, call my office at Toll-Free 1-866-477-7772 and we will help you step by step in finding a solution that’s right for you. We have offices in Pasadena, Cerritos and Valencia.

(None of the information herein is intended to give legal advice for any specific situation. Atty. Ray Bulaon has successfully helped over 6,000 clients in getting out of debt. For a free attorney evaluation of your situation, please call Ray Bulaon Law Offices at TOLL- FREE 1-866-477-7772).

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Anaheim rejoins red, white, and blue glare after 30 years

for the week.

Honda Center will provide 10% of the fireworks proceeds up to $100,000 to this fund annually.

The Anaheim fireworks issue created many sparks in the past with Councilmember Miriam Kaywoods successful effort in having the items banned in the city. When Anaheimers lent their voices in casting their ballots for Measure A which banned fireworks in the City, over 31,000 residents chose to ban while close to 21,000 voted no.

With the return of safe and sane fireworks for the first time in 30 years as voted by its residents in last year’s June General Election, the residents can now celebrate “with care on select areas of the City” as local officials emphasize safety to ensure residents and visitors of the enjoyment of

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the time-honored tradition.

How did fireworks become America’s July Fourth’s Pastime?

For as long as Americans remember, the Fourth of July has always been celebrated by staging grand fireworks shows in public squares and lighting small displays at home.

Credit the tradition to President John Adams who wanted us to do so who before the Declaration of Independence was even signed. He envisioned fireworks as a part of the festivities in a letter to Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776 when he wrote that“the occasion should be commemorated with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of the Continent to the other from this time forward forever more”.

The first commemorative Independence Day fireworks were set off on July 4, 1777.

The City of Anaheim whose residents have been banned from celebrating the Fourth of July celebrations with “red, white, and blue” glare from colorful pyrotechnics will now be able to do so.

This is all because of voter-passed Measure E in June of 2014, which allows the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks in Anaheim for the first time since 1987.

With the measure, Anaheim The new fundraising scheme will allow will join seven Orange County cities that allow California-approved fireworks that Anaheim’s nonprofit groups to earn funds are “safe, sane and do not explode”. The through a pre-Season program and apply cities include Costa Mesa, Westminster, for donations from a dedicated fund created Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Garden for the City’s own foundation. Before, the nonprofits compete for a limited number of Grove, Stanton, and Buena Park.

Over 270 cities in California allow the permits available to staff their own location sale and use of state-approved fireworks and Anaheim not only rejoins the group but introduces with it an entirely new retailing and fundraising model.

Sale of fireworks has become a favorite mode of nonprofits to raise funds for their cause from which they realize a sizeable profit from the limited activities and with the legal permit to sell these items, Anaheim finds a unique implementation for the fundraising activities.

Honda Center will become Anaheim’s venue for “the single, large-scale fireworks operation” which offered the required management, staff, facilities and convenience to properly accommodate a massive event”.

With a claim of the year 2015 becoming a “historical year for the City of Anaheim which will restore the tradition of families, friends and neighbors in celebrating the July 4th holiday with safe and sane fireworks” the scheme will usher in a an OC Fil-Am Entrepreneurs: Philippine Consul General Leo M. Herrera (fifth from left) joins Orange County Filipino American entrepreneurs “all-inclusive” fundraising with fireworks at the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce event in Garden Grove for a twin event – the 7th Secret to Success of the Fil-Am Chamber and Commemoration of the Philippines’ 117th Independence Day – where he was the special guest. for its nonprofit organizations.

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Home buying down payment assistance: $1,500 down payment to close a home purchase For first-time home buyers, the down payment on your home loan can be one of the largest hurdles. That’s why CalHFA (California Housing Finance Agency) offers several options for down payment and closing cost assistance. This type of assistance is often called a second or subordinate loan. CalHFA’s subordinate loans are “silent seconds”, meaning payments on this loan are deferred so you do not have to make a payment on this assistance until your home is sold, refinanced or paid in full. This helps to keep your monthly mortgage payment affordable. dium.

California Homebuyer’s Downpayment No Non owner occupants allowed.

Assistance Program (CHDAP) Flip properties are allowed.

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“Siguro kaya naman hindi pinag-uusapan ‘yon dahil malayong mangyari ‘yon (Perhaps we don’t talk about it because it’s farfetched),” he said.

“Hindi na kailangang pag-usapan na darating kami sa puntong magkakalaban kami (We don’t need to talk about getting to the point of running against each other).”

Escudero said he would support Poe whatever decision she makes about the elections.

Seatmates at the Senate plenary, Escudero and Poe have a deep friendship that goes back to the time he worked for the 2004 presidential campaign of her father, the late actor Fernando Poe Jr. Poe had said that should she decide to run for president, she would be comfortable having Escudero as running mate.

Despite their close ties, Escudero said whatever decision he makes about 2016 will not necessarily depend on Poe. “My decision is individual. It will only be collective once Senator Poe runs,” he said at a news forum.

“Ang desisyon ko, individual ‘yon pagdating sa pagtakbo o hindi pagtakbo (My decision when it comes to running or not is individual).”

Poe and Escudero, both independent politicians, have not yet decided whether to run for higher office or not.

Escudero said he is still thinking things through, and that not even their high approval ratings would largely influence his decision.

Poe and Escudero have the highest approval ratings among senators based on the results of a Pulse Asia survey.

“Bahagi palagi ‘yon, pero hindi lang naman din siguro yon (That will always be a part of my decision-making, but it won’t be only that),” said Escudero.

“Mas importante ang personal na desisyon, psychological, spiritual, at emotional na basehan sa pagtakbo o hindi pagtakbo (A personal decision on whether to run or not based on psychological, spiritual, and emotional factors is more important).”

Meanwhile, Escudero said he has yet to speak with President Aquino to discuss 2016, although the latter has asked to meet with him.

The President had spoken twice with Poe, but reportedly did not offer her to run for any position under the administration’s party. He then announced he would also set a meeting with Escudero. (MNS)

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Good governance reforms make PHL ripe for US investment

WASHINGTON, DC – The Philippines has instituted irreversible good governance reforms, making the country one of the highest performing economies in the region, and creating opportunities for investment from the United States.

This was the message of Philippine cabinet secretaries who traveled to Washington on a high level trade and investment mission during the “Dynamic Philippine Economy: Growth, Reform, and Looking Ahead” forum at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC on 24 June 2015.

The forum’s speakers roster included Secretary Gregory L. Domingo of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); Secretary Cesar V. Purisima of the Department of Finance (DOF); Secretary Rogelio Singson of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH); Ambassador John D. Negroponte, Co-Chair of the US-Philippines Society; Mr. Guillermo Luz, Co-Chairman of the Philippines National Competitiveness Council; Ms. Cosette V. Canilao, Executive Director of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center; Mr. Andres Gluski, President and CEO of AES Corporation; Mr. Matt Bohn, Vice President and former Philippines Country Director, Millennium Challenge Corporation; Mr. Guillermo D. Luchangco, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Investment and Capital Corporation of the Philippines; Mr. Robert Prieto, Senior Vice President for Infrastructure of the Fluor Corporation; and Mr. Bernard Sheahan of the International Finance Corporation.

In their keynote addresses, the cabinet secretaries highlighted reforms by the Aquino administration as well as in their departments, which have contributed to the renewed confidence of local and international markets as well as the Filipino people.

In 2011, Philippine Congress passed the Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations (GOCC) Governance Act, which ensures that the government exercises transparency, responsibility, and accountability in state-owned and –controlled corporations through a periodic reporting and evaluation system, as well as justifiable and reasonable remuneration schemes for employees of GOCCs. According to Finance Secretary Purisima, the GOCC Governance Act is one of the key pieces of legislation that have led to economic growth. “Once you walk your talk, the market will give you confidence.

Confidence is the key currency that has allowed for economic growth to happen,” said Secretary Purisima.

Tax reforms have also played a huge role in development.

An example is the Sin Tax which aims to restructure existing taxes imposed on alcohol and tobacco goods. Duties on these products are now a potential revenue source for Universal Health Care Program of the administration. “Tax reforms in the Philippines have generated double-digit revenue growth every year,” said DTI Secretary Domingo.” The Department of Public Works and Highways, once considered to be one of the most corrupt government agencies in the Philippines, has also taken on landmark reforms.

“The main program of the DPWH is anti-graft and corruption.

We deliver safe and better quality road networks by funding the right projects and making sure the bids are competitive and transparent,” said DPWH Secretary Singson.

The Department developed a Cadet Engineering Program, a workplace learning and development program that aims to identify young, vibrant, and intelligent civil engineers and prepare them to become competent members of the DPWH.

A new America under Obama who enjoys a week that changes the nation

By Andrew Beatty

Washington, United States (AFP) Saturday 6/27/2015 – Barack Obama came to office vowing to bring “change” to America, and after years stymied by partisan battles, a momentous week has left him emboldened and with a stronger claim to have fulfilled that promise.

On Friday morning Obama sat in the residence of the White House, preparing a eulogy for another victim of another mass shooting in America.

For six years Obama had used successive tragedies to cajole and coerce Congress into tightening gun laws, for six years he had failed.

Now he would be paying homage to Clementa Pinckney, a slain South Carolina preacher he had known since 2007.

In the immediate aftermath of the Charleston shooting, Obama seemed almost resigned to limitations of his quickly fading presidency.

America would get to grips with the problem “at some point,” he said.

It was a far cry from his first term invocations of the “fierce urgency of now.”

America’s first black President is fond of repeating another dictum borrowed from Martin Luther King Jr., that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”

The phrase is woven into a rug that encircles Obama’s desk in the Oval Office.

The murder of nine African Americans including Pinckney – by a suspected racist 21-year-old white man from the deep south – showed just how long that arc can be.

As Obama wrote, the phone rang.

His senior advisor and long-time friend from Chicago, Valerie Jarrett, informed him that US Supreme Court had made gay marriage legal across the United States.

It was a decision that crowned a momentous week in American history and in Obama’s presidency.

In just a few short days, Obama had won a major trade battle with Congress and the Supreme Court had upheld housing rights and swept aside the last major threat to his signature domestic policy achievement – expanding health care to millions more Americans.

“Obamacare” was here to stay and now gay marriage had been enshrined in law—something unthinkable just a few short years ago.

“Progress” he said shortly after in the White House Rose Garden surrounded by euphoric West Wing staff, “often comes in small increments, sometimes two steps forward, one step back.”

“And then sometimes, there are days like this when that slow, steady effort is rewarded with justice that arrives like a thunderbolt.”

Years defined by biting Fox News criticism, the

ultra-conservative Tea Party and Congressional gridlock, suddenly seemed to have been swept aside.

“I think that on many issues, the president is on the right side of history,” Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton told AFP. Seth added, “Sometimes it takes a long time for that to become apparent to everybody.”

“But certainly this is a historic week, and we’re witnessing the result of some long battles.”

Challenging history Obama’s victories in the last seven days also seem to reveal a determination to ensure the autumn of his presidency is at least as consequential as the spring and summer.

With no more elections to run, he has appeared increasingly unencumbered and forceful in his calls for change.

Historians may see Pinckney’s eulogy as an apogee.

Despite Obama’s own personal journey, he has perhaps found it most difficult to bend the arc of history toward equality for black Americans.

His tenure has seen repeated shootings of black men by police, persistently high levels of black incarceration and vast income disparities between white and black.

“It is striking,” said Julian Zelizer, history and public affairs professor at Princeton University, Obama has won “health rights and gay rights with less progress on race.”

“I do think the progress on race has been slower in recent years than the president hoped would be the case.”

But in a country that often seems to still be untangling issues that divided North and South during the Civil War, Obama pulled no punches.

The Confederate flag – the Civil War standard of the white slave-owning south that was taken up by alleged South Carolina gunman Dylann Roof – was not just an emblem of heritage, he said.

“The flag has always represented more than just ancestral pride,” Obama said, in combative language that would have befitted Civil War belligerents Abraham Lincoln or Ulysses S. Grant.

“For many, black and white, that flag was a reminder of systemic oppression and racist subjugation. We see that now.”

Removing the flag from public buildings, he said, would not be an act of political correctness or an “insult to the valor of Confederate soldiers.”

“It would simply be an acknowledgment that the cause for which they fought, the cause of slavery was wrong.”

“It would be one step in an honest accounting of American history.”

With around 18 months left in office, Obama seems increasingly intent to bend the arc yet further.

Poe no underdog, negative campaign backfired – Pulse MANILA, June 22 (Mabuhay) -- Senator Grace Poe is no underdog and the attacks raised by her critics ahead of the 2016 polls may have worked to her advantage, Pulse Asia president Prof. Ronnie Holmes said Monday. Holmes said that questions and comments on Poe’s residency were made at a time when the latest Pulse Asia survey was being conducted. The responses made by Poe at the height of the issue, Holmes said, even led to the topic of a foundling’s chance at winning the presidency.

“What came to the national vocabulary is a concept of being a foundling, which is quite personal one and goes beyond politics,” said Holmes.

Holmes explained that results of surveys in previous elections suggest that “negative campaigning” does not always work.

While there are no measured relations on these factors, Holmes said that this would “definitely” court sympathy for Poe and turn into voting support.

“While we have not measured this in relation to let’s say in this recent event, as a political scientist I can say that that would definitely court some sympathy and for that matter that sympathy may translate into voting support,” he said.

While Poe’s qualifications have been attacked months before the 2016 polls, Holmes said it is still difficult to label her as an underdog, especially because just a few years back, she topped the senatorial polls. He also said that Poe had a fair amount of exposure, heading the investigations of the Mamasapano tragedy and has been pushing for a Freedom of Information (FOI) law.

Holmes explains that it’s not about the attacks on Poe, but the way she responds that gives her support.

“When you have certain criticisms and accusations about her qualifications being hurled against her and she responds in a way that might be much more acceptable, might be believed by much of the public, then that attack may generate support but that doesn’t necessarily translate that she’s an underdog,” he explained.

In the latest Pulse Asia survey, Poe became the frontrunner in the 2016 presidential race, overtaking Vice President Jejomar Binay.

The survey conducted from May 30 to June 5 showed Poe enjoying the lead in the May 2016 presidential race, with 30 percent of voters saying they would vote for her. (MNS)

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Polls as tools to condition the minds of voters Latest poll surveys conducted by two prominent public opinion pollster firms show that neophyte Senator Grace Poe Llamanzares has overtaken Vice President Jejomar Binay as the most preferred choice of voters to be their next president.

She is also the top choice of voters if she decides to run for vice president, based on the same surveys conducted by both Social Weather Stations (SWS) and Pulse Asia early this month. The same survey also showed Interior Secretary Mar Roxas gaining some

ground.

Although pre election surveys are The camp of Vice President Jejomar constitutionally valid, retired Comelec Binay should be wary about these new po- Chairman Rene Sarmiento once told the litical developments unfolding. This could media that they are not helpful to voters derail Binay’s presidential ambition if he because these set-trending can influence can’t counter what I believe is a ploy by the voting public. This is true, since voters, the Aquino administration to pre-condition particularly in the rural areas, will rely on the minds of the people about the Vice the polling trend instead of focusing on President’s inability to win the presidency. the platforms, issues and qualifications of Allegations of corruption against Binay candidates, which they may or may not and his family may have contributed to the even understand, or even care. slippage of Binay’s ratings on the latest The last presidential election won by presidential surveys.

President Noynoy Aquino was a good We all know that political surveys con- example. After the death of his mother, forducted by pollster firms in the Philippines mer President Cory Aquino, then Senator are not reliable. But they can surely make Noynoy was the instant candidate fielded or unmake anyone running for a public by the Liberal Party because of the outoffice. pouring of sympathy showed by the public It is believed that surveys are being on the demise of President Cory. manipulated and meant to generate public At that time, former Senator Manny perception that a particular candidate has Villar of the Nacionalista Party has always pulled away from other aspiring presiden- been at the top of the list of presidential tial bets. candidates most likely to win the presidenVoters should know by now that these cy. Enter Senator Noynoy and the yellow pollster firms, particularly the SWS and party machinery, with the help of the SWS Pulse Asia, are not actually conducting and Pulse Asia surveys, the double digit honest-to-goodness pre-election surveys. lead of Senator Villar vanished into thin What they are doing is to pre-condition the air. Senator Noynoy eventually became minds of voters toward a bandwagon effect the frontrunner overnight in all presidential in favor of a candidate who pay astronomi- poll surveys conducted by both the SWS cal fees to their firms. and Pulse Asia.

Some political organizations have been To pre condition the minds of the raising questions on the methodology used voters on the winnability of the then by these two polling firms. They have Senator Noynoy, print and broadcast media expressed disappointment with SWS and launched a media campaign blitz to publish Pulse Asia on how they have conducted and and report on regular occasions the double presented their findings. SWS and Pulse digit lead of “NoyNoy,” over his closest Asia have been accused so many times political rival through the “manipulation” for their biases toward their perceived of SWS and Pulse Asia polling firms. presidential candidate.

Despite his mediocre or sub-par per-

LP stalwarts say Mar Roxas should stay in the Cabinet MANILA, June 24 (Mabuhay) – Liberal Party stalwarts have criticized calls for Interior Secretary Mar Roxas to follow Vice President Jejomar Binay’s move and similarly resign from the Cabinet, saying his expertise is still needed in helping the Aquino administration carry out the necessary projects and reforms.

LP vice chair for political affairs Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice said that unlike Binay, Roxas and other Cabinet officials – who are all allied with President Benigno Aquino III – do not use their positions to campaign even if they have plans of running for higher office.

He said these officials know the right time to quit will be after the President officially announces the names of the administration’s candidates in the 2016 elections.

“They (Cabinet officials) are performing specific important tasks for our government and for our people. There’s a very clear sign when they should step down from their respective posts—and that’s after President Aquino declares them as candidates of the LP and the coalition.

They can’t just leave and let this government cram in finding their replacement,” he said in a text message Wednesday.

Iloilo City Rep. Jerry Treñas said Roxas’ role in the Cabinet is particularly important at this time when the government is focused on completing all the needed infrastructure support for local government units nationwide in pursuit of its medium and long-term development agenda.

“There are too many projects which are being implemented that requires the

expertise of PNoy’s trusted and reliable Cabinet men like Secretary Roxas. The election is still a year away and he has not even declared his intention to run for any position. I don’t think he needs to resign at this time,” he said.

Treñas, chair of LP’s organizing and membership committee, said Roxas can resign once he declares his candidacy and start coming out with political ads, “just like some prospective candidates” whom he did not name.

Eastern Samar Rep. Ben Evardone said Roxas had personally given him and other LP stalwarts his assurance at a recent caucus that he will resign immediately after formally announcing his presidential bid.

“We can thus assure the public that Sec. Roxas won’t stay a minute longer in his post the moment he declares his candidacy,” he said. Binay on Monday tendered his irrevocable resignation from the Cabinet, a move widely seen as his way of officially breaking away from the Aquino administration ahead of the official launch of his political party, the United Nationalist Alliance, on July 1.

He served as presidential adviser for overseas Filipino workers’ affairs, and chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) .Following his resignation, Senators Joseph Victor Ejercito and Aquilino Pimentel III urged other Cabinet officials interested in running next year to leave their posts early so they won’t be accused of using their office’s resources to further their political ambitions. (MNS)

formance as a Congressman and Senator, he won the presidency against a field of more deserving presidential candidates, such as bar topnotcher and former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Real Estate Magnate Villar.

Do you who owns SWS and Pulse Asia public opinion polling bodies? How reputable are they? Why have they been partial to then Senator Noynoy and now to Senator Poe Llamanzares?

The SWS was founded in 1985 by Dr. Mahar Mangahas , Professor Felipe Miranda, known Cory loyalist and former DPWH Secretary Jose “Ping” De Jesus and Mercy Abad. Pulse Asia, on the other hand, was launched in 1999 when Professor Miranda bolted from SWS. Mangahas is a cousin of the late presidential candidate presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr and he’s the uncle of Senator Poe Llamanzares. Pulse Asia

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major stockholders, meanwhile, are close relatives of President Noynoy. They are Antonio Cojuangco and Rafael Cojuangco Lopa. Both are cousins of President Noynoy.

I expect the SWS and Pulse Asia to come out with monthly surveys until a few days before next year’s election with their “rigged” or “manufactured” surveys to show either Poe Llamanzares or even Roxas as the voters’ preferred choice as their president.

During my time as a reporter in Manila, not once did I believe in poll surveys. Both SWS and Pulse Asia have never reported nor divulged who funds or pays for their poll surveys.

If their polling firms are reputable as they have claimed, they should be more honest in making public on who or how they are financing their surveys to promote transparency.

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Among the authorized services are as follows: 1. Housekeeping; 2. Meal Preparation; 3.

Laundry; 4. Grocery Shopping; If county has homemaker employees, 5. Personal Care; 6. Accompaniment to Medical Appointments; 7. Protective Su- recipient may receive services from a county homemaker. pervision for the Mentally Impaired.

Payments vary from county to county.

The following are eligible : 1. California Residents; 2. Physically Reside in the U.S.; Providers are paid on hourly rates. State 3. Medi-CAL eligibility determination; 4. issues checks for individual provider payLive at home or abode of own choosing; ments, withholding any amount for disability insurance and Social Security taxes.

5.Submit completed application form.

If you have questions or need help, This is how the program works: The county social worker interviews the call me at 323-535-7373 or e-mail at: leo. applicant at home to determine eligibility balita@gmail.com.

Medicare trivia: Those members enand need for IHSS (What type of services and the number of hours county will au- rolled on a Medicare Advantage Plan usually enjoy the benefit of FREE gym thorize for these services).

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A 35-year-old collapsed and had to be hospitalized the day after helping a relative move home, spending hours on her haunches to unpack cupboards. She had been wearing tight ‘skinny’ jeans and recalled that these had felt increasingly tight and uncomfortable as the day wore on.

Skinny jeans could make you a fashion victim: doctors Tuesday June 23 2015 (Paris-AFP) – Squatting in super-tight “skinny� jeans may pose a health risk, Australian doctors warned Tuesday, reporting the case of a woman who temporarily lost feeling in her legs from an hours-long squeeze.

The 35-year-old collapsed and had to be hospitalized the day after helping a relative move home, spending hours on her haunches to unpack cupboards.

The unusual case was reported in a British specialist publication, the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. “She had been wearing tight ‘skinny’ jeans and recalled that these had felt increasingly tight and uncomfortable as the day wore on,� the journal said. “Later that evening, she experienced numbness in her feet and found it difficult to walk, which caused her to trip and fall. “Unable to get up, she spent several

hours lying on the ground before she was found.�

The woman’s legs were so swollen that the jeans could only be removed by cutting them off, said the statement.

She couldn’t move her ankles or toes properly, and had lost feeling in her lower legs and feet.

She was put on a drip, and was able to walk normally again four days later.

Doctors at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia, said the jeans, combined with the squatting, had reduced blood supply to the leg muscles.

At the same time, nerve fibers connecting to the lower legs had been damaged by prolonged compression, which explained the numbness and loss of control. “The present case represents a new neurological complication of wearing tight jeans,� they wrote.

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Peanuts: The happy healthy treat

By Manuel Rivera

Peanuts...mother nature’s best gift to mankind, are full of nutrients and vitamins as well as high in protein content.

Because they are rich with healthful facts, eating peanuts reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Peanuts is actually not a nut... it is a legume like any bean or pea; it is sometimes referred to as earthnut, ground nut or goober pea.

Sometimes called the food brain, peanuts contain niacin, which helps in the flow of blood in the body and as a big ally for a healthy heart, peanuts is rich in good, unsaturated Peanuts is actually not a nut... it is a legume like any bean or pea; fats or oleic acid.. it is sometimes referred to as earthnut, ground nut or goober pea.

Sometimes called the food brain, peanuts contain niacin, which They contain resve- helps in the flow of blood in the body and as a big ally for a healthy ratrol and polyphe- heart, peanuts is rich in good, unsaturated fats or oleic acid non which is a source of P-coumaric acid used to produce anti- not treated immediately. oxidant pills.

Another known fact is that people with As a likely candidate to prevent Colon Gout experience an increase in the painful Cancer, peanuts help prevent the develop- swelling in the areas where Gout is located ment of gallstones and is known to provide when they start to eat peanuts, protection against Alzheimer’s disease and The best prevention, therefore is to other age-related cognitive decline in an leave peanuts to people who are not allergic individual’s memory system. to the wonder legume to enjoy its known Research reveals the following nutri- healthier benefits.

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No ‘live-in’ relationship for Gwen Zamora Seems like yesterday when Gwen Zamora was raving about boyfriend Raymund Romualdez, a politician’s son.

Now, she can’t stop gushing about her three-month old relationship with Jeremy Marquez, also a politician’s son.

“Everything happens for a reason. Maybe that happened (breakup with Raymund) so I can find my true love,” opined Gwen.

As to how she was able to move on quickly, she explained, “We were on a break for five or six months before it became official. Hindi siya ‘yung naging masakit na breakup. Because we really thought about it. There’s no more love, nothing is growing anymore, we’re no longer growing together, what’s the point.”

Today, Gwen is a picture of bliss. “I’m in a very good place career-wise, love-wise and family-wise. So all the pillars of my life are good. I feel giddy, inspired and

Is she moving-in with Jeremy any time soon?

“No. We have to get married first. My mom always told me moving in together is like getting married so, parang, why would I live with a man whom I am not married with? So, marriage first before moving in,” she retorted, adding, “I think every woman wants to get married. We are groomed to get married, have children and take care of a household.”

Gwen envisions herself having a baby in two years time or when she’s 26 years old. At the time, she also hopes to have

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happy,” she expressed.

Aiza Seguerra admits considering hormone therapy Months after marrying Liza Diño, singer Aiza Seguerra admitted he has considered the idea of undergoing hormone therapy to look more masculine.

Seguerra, however, explained that he and his wife still have concerns about the treatment.

“Honestly, yes [I want to take hormone therapy]. There are times that I would talk to Liza about it. Siya yung medyo kinakabahan. Not because of anything ha?

Kasi I have friends who are transgender.

Tinanong namin. Kasi ang pinaka-concern namin is the voice,” he said.

“Liza is very supportive naman sa lahat ng mga gusto kong gawin, pero yun nga, doon lang siya medyo kinakabahan. Ako rin naman, sa totoo lang. Siguro kung wala yung voice problem, I would have done it,” he said.

Seguerra went on to talk about his own struggles as a transgender man and how it took a while before he came to terms with his sexuality.

“I identify now as a transgender man.

Kasi ‘di ba sa Pilipinas, dalawa lang yan, bakla or tomboy. Akala ko noon, ang English ng tomboy, lesbian. Nagkamali lang ako ng pagkakaintindi. Hindi ko alam na may LGBT, with T as transgender,” he said.

Seguerra explained that being a transgender man is “a state of mind on how you identify yourself and what gender you identify with.”

“When you’re a transman, you identify yourself as a male. That’s opposite of my assigned sex. That’s it. When you’re a lesbian, yung sexual preference mo ang nagiiba. Babae ka pero ang sexual preference

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mo, babae din. Kasi kapag lesbian ka, you embrace your femininity,” he said.

Meanwhile, Seguerra is all praises for Caitlyn Jenner, who recently publicized her transition into becoming a transgender woman.

Seguerra hails Jenner for being true to herself and for being brave enough to embrace her identity.

“All of us, we face different kinds of struggles every day and judgments every day. To be able to stand up for who you are and for what you believe in, for me that’s already brave,” he said. (MNS)

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Asked if she’s bothered about her current BF supposedly a “babaero,” she jested, “I’m a babaero tamer. Kung babaero siya ok. Lahat naman ng mga lalaki babaero. May lalaki bang isang babae lang ang naano niya?”

At the moment, Gwen is busy with the soap opera “My Mother’s Secret” with Christian Bautista as her leading man.

Directed by Neal del Rosario, it also stars Meryl Soriano, Lotlot de Leon, and Kapuso loveteam Kim Rodriguez and Kiko Estrada.(MNS)

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Patriotic and Perfectly Sweet This July Fourth, serve watermelon. This yummy fruit boasts sweetness and nutrition at a great value.

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SPORTS Olympics still a distant dream for Philippines SEA Games medalists Manila, Philippines (AFP) Thursday 6/18/2015 – The just-concluded Southeast Asian Games may have unveiled potential world-beaters for the Philippines but a “tough journey” awaits them before they are in with a shot at the country’s first ever Olympic gold, sports officials said Thursday.

Philippine Olympic Committee chairman Tom Carrasco said that the five Filipino boxers who won gold at the SEA Games in Singapore stood the best

chance but even they will have to place in qualifying tournaments before reaching the Olympics in Brazil in 2016.

“It’s really a tough journey but I don’t think we should stop trying,” he said.

An Olympic gold medal has long eluded the Philippines and the closest it has come is two silvers in boxing in 1964 and 1996.

The Philippines has the dubious distinction of being the country with the most Olympic medals without a single gold, the website Olympstats said.

Brady appeal heard on four-game ‘Deflategate’ ban New York, United States (AFP) Wednesday 6/24/2015 – New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for 10 hours on Tuesday in an appeal hearing over a four-game ban issued after Brady’s supposed knowledge of under-inflated footballs.

The controversy known as “Deflategate,” which nagged the Patriots on their way to the Super Bowl title in February, has lasted five months, stemming out of a New England victory over Indianapolis in the American Conference final.

Goodell listened to a presentation from Brady’s lawyers asking him to reconsider the four-game ban he imposed last month for the start of the upcoming season.

Now the matter is back in Goodell’s hands. There is no timetable for Goodell to release his ruling but he likely will do so before teams begins pre-season workouts next month. NFL officials found the Patriots offensive unit, guided by four-time Super Bowl champion Brady, had used balls that were below the minimum inflation levels in the first half of their 45-7 playoff rout of the Colts.

The league conducted an investigation into the matter and a report last month by attorney Ted Wells found it was “more probable than not” that Brady was “at least

generally aware of the inappropriate activities” regarding the balls used in the game.

The Patriots, who were stripped of two draft picks and fined because the matter struck at the integrity of the game, had argued that the balls were filled before the game to minimum air levels but use during the game and atmospheric conditions caused the inflation level to sink below minimums by the time the balls were examined. The NFL announced a four-game ban on Brady, which he appealed. One of the criticisms against Brady in the report was that he did not submit text messages and phone records to the investigators.

Brady argued that nothing was proven against him and that he should not face so harsh a punishment.

Unless Brady is completely cleared in the appeal, he would have the option of taking his case to federal court to try and win his place on the field for the season opener by having the ban thrown out or at least delayed.

The Patriots are set to host Pittsburgh without Brady on September 10 in the NFL season opener and would also lose him for games at Buffalo on September 20, at home against Jacksonville a week later and October 11 at Dallas. Brady’s return, as of now, would come October 18 at Indianapolis.

“The Southeast Asian Games is really far from the standards needed to qualify for the Olympics,” Carrasco told AFP. “The best chance (for a medal) are the boxers, possibly athletics. They have a new management, new coaches,” he said.

Among the SEA Games Filipino medalists, only Eric Cray, who won golds in the 100-metre and 400-metre hurdles, has already qualified for the Olympics after passing the standard in a meet in Los Angeles before the start of the Singapore games.

Even the executive director of the Philippine amateur boxing board, Ed Picson, who is credited for the boxing medals in Singapore, is less than confident of the Philippines’ chances.

“This (the SEA Games) is just a regional tournament,” he told AFP. The Filipino pugilists will start training next week for qualifying tournaments like the Asian championships in August and then the world championships later, he said.

Olympic star Phelps ‘sick and tired of getting whupped’ Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Friday 6/19/2015 – Olympic superstar Michael Phelps said Thursday that he is “sick and tired of just getting whupped,” as he tries to get his sputtering comeback on track at the Santa Clara Pro Swim.

Also headlining the action will be Missy Franklin, who will compete as a professional for the first time, with the Rio Games next summer.

Phelps may boast 18 Olympic gold medals but at his last outing in May he finished outside the top two in all of his events—something that hadn’t happened to him since he competed at the Sydney Olympics as a 15-year-old.

He will test himself in five events here, with three of them – the 200m individual medley, 200m backstroke and 100m freestyle – all falling on Sunday.

He is hoping for a solid showing against elite swimmers before the August US championships in Texas.

He will sit out the World Championships in Russia at the same time as part of the sanction for the drunk-driving incident that saw him suspended for six months

by USA Swimming.

The ban interrupted the comeback the 29-year-old launched in 2014 aimed at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Franklin is also gearing up for the global stage – worlds this year and the Rio Games.

The 20-year-old already has four gold medals from the 2012 London Olympics, but after graduating from high school she opted to compete for two years for the University of California, before turning pro this year and inking a deal with Speedo.

The meet will be her only long course competition before the World Championships.

On the opening night of competition, New Zealand’s Lauren Boyle cruised to victory in the 1500m free in 16min 03.73sec—nearly 30 seconds clear of the field.

American Gillian Ryan was second in 16:33.74.

In contrast, American Michael McBroom won a close men’s 800m free, clocking 7:54.21 to edge compatriot Connor Jaeger (7:54.47).

Tunisia’s Ous Mellouli was third in 7:56.00.

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COMMUNITY 30 Fil-Ams vie for prestigious Miss Philippines USA 2015 title Glendale, CA – Miss Philippines USA is the premier Fil-Am pageant with a mission of developing the finest ambassadors of goodwill and promoting the beauty of the Filipino women, will showcase 30 beautiful Fil-Am women in a spectacular one-of-a-kind event on July 12th at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California.

Pageant activities will kick off on July 5th with all the candidates arriving from different areas in the US such as Texas, Missouri, New Mexico, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Swimsuit competition marks the start of the very exciting pageant week which will be held at a private residence in Agoura Hills, California.

Delegates will parade in their swimwear and judges will pick the Best in Swimsuit.

Talent night is another most awaited part of the week where candidates perform and show off their talents to be held at Josephine’s Bistro in Cerritos. Coronation night is the highlight of all the activities where the crème de la crème of the FilipinoAmerican community gather to witness the parade of beauties and the crowning of the 2015 Miss Philippines USA. Guests are YouTube Star Joseph Vincent and LA’s balladeer Val Villar , with KTLA anchor Cher Calvin and Fox Santa Barbara anchor Tony Cabrera as hosts .

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Pageant activities will kick off on July 5th with all the candidates arriving from different areas in the US such as Texas, Missouri, New Mexico, San Francisco and Los Angeles. 30 beautiful Fil-Am women will be presented in a spectacular one-of-a-kind event on July 12th at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. Photo: Benny UY

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US firms urged to invest in PHL infrastructure WASHINGTON, DC – Philippine Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio L. Singson urged US construction companies to “locate their businesses in the Philippines, get registered in the Philippines, and take advantage of Filipino engineers” in order for them to be competitive in the ASEAN region.

Secretary Singson advanced this business proposition today at the CSIS Conference, “Dynamic Philippine Economy: Growth, Reform and Looking Ahead,” which was the first stop for the Philippine High-Level Trade and Investment Mission that is traveling across the United States from 24 to 29 June.

“The Philippines offers a lot of construction opportunities,” the Secretary said, underscoring how infrastructure development is essential to the improvement of other sectors, such as tourism, agriculture, water and transportation. The designation of these “strategic convergence areas” demonstrates the coordinated efforts of different government agencies to attain sustainable, resilient and inclusive economic growth.

Secretary Singson also announced the creation of a new license category called Quadruple A or “AAAA” that allows foreign firms to be registered as regular contractors and does away with the old requirement of a per-project basis construction permit.

He likewise expressed confidence in the sustainability of the reforms within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), which used to be tagged as one of the most inefficient and corrupt

institutions in the Philippine Government. DPWH’s good governance reforms and anti-corruption programs have saved Filipino taxpayers Php 48 billion in 2014.

Ms. Cosette V. Canilao, Executive Director of the Private-Public Partnership Center (PPP), discussed the opportunities and policy guidelines involved in facilitating investment collaboration between private companies and the public sector.

The invitation for more foreign investment in infrastructure is a running theme in the Mission’s push in the United States. Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima, who co-leads the Philippine delegation with Secretary Singson and Trade and Industry Secretary Gregory Domingo, earlier stated, “Drawing high-quality investments in key areas of opportunity like infrastructure is a win-win for both the Philippines and foreign investors. This is a fundamental component of our strategy as we build better infrastructure to support the growing mobility and connectivity needs of a booming population.”

In his opening remarks, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. drove home the point that infrastructure investments will be vital.

“We aim to attain a level of infrastructure spending of 5% of GDP by 2016. We are also pursuing infrastructure development in the Philippines through public-private partnerships program [PPP].

The Philippine Ambassador also said, “In line with this, the Philippines and the US recently signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on infrastructure collaboration.”

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US issuing visas again, but warns of backlog Washington, United States (AFP) Tuesday 6/23/2015 – The United States has begun to fix a hardware problem that crashed its visa processing system, issuing 45,000 permits in the past day as it works through a big backlog.

Some 33 embassies and consulates representing 66 percent of normal capacity were now back online including Beijing, one of the biggest US missions, and “we’re working to restore full biometric data processing worldwide,� said State Department spokesman John Kirby. “We issued more than 45,000 visas yesterday. Beijing alone issued nearly 15,000 visas,� he told reporters. “Significant additional numbers will be issued as the backlog clears,� he added, but admitted “it’s going to take some time.�

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Pedestrians line up for Customs and Border Patrol processing at the Calexico, California, port of entry. (Photo: Josh Denmark, CBCP)

Mexico steps up ‘hunt’ for US-bound migrants

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Palenque, Mexico (AFP) Tuesday 6/23/2015 – The 35-year-old Honduran farmer shows the scar on his forehead where he says a Mexican migration officer fired a stun gun when he tried to escape a major dragnet.

While Wilmart avoided deportation, a rising number of undocumented Central American migrants are being rounded up in a crackdown launched a year ago following a surge of unaccompanied children reaching the United States.

Mexican authorities are chasing migrants in the middle of streets near the southern border with Guatemala or conducting raids in the dead of night on “The Beast,� a freight train they use to travel across the vast nation.

Wilmart only got away because residents of Palenque, a town in Chiapas state, took out their smartphones to film the agents who were kicking him and a complaint was made to the authorities. “They almost asphyxiated me. They shot me a lot with that (stun) gun. At the end, I couldn’t walk. They threw me to the ground and savagely beat me,� the curlyhaired migrant, who declined to give his last name, said as he waited for a humanitarian visa following his ordeal.

He is not the only migrant to claim a Taser was used against him by migration agents.

Jose Adan Martinez, a 20-year-old Honduran, said a stun gun was used to get him off The Beast, though he did not file a complaint out of fear of reprisals. “We have had several direct testimonies in recent months on the use of stun guns to detain migrants,� said Ruben Figueroa, an activist at the Mesoamerican Migrant Movement, a non-governmental organization.

The National Migration Institute denies that its agents use stun guns.

But several international NGOs have voiced concern about rough tactics being employed in the the Frontera Sur (Southern Frontier) operation, which includes the deployment of 5,000 agents and checkpoints set up in the wake of last year’s migrant crisis in the United States.

Detentions, deportations surge Mexican authorities have captured nearly 58,000 migrants – most from Central America – in the first four months of this year, an 83 percent increase from the same period last year, according to government figures.

Deportations have also surged 79 percent from 28,736 between January and

April 2014 to 51,565 in the same period this year.

In addition to raids in hotels, buses and even hospitals, authorities are trying to take away a major form of transport by preventing migrants from boarding cargo trains.

Around midnight on Saturday, migration and police officers backed by men in civilian clothes stopped a train carrying some 30 migrants near Palenque. “Get down! Get down,� the officers shouted as they grabbed people by the arm with force and bundled them into vans dubbed “dogcatcher vans,� without asking for their identifications.

As AFP reporters videotaped the operation, the agents put away their retractable truncheons, told the migrants to “carefully� board the vehicles and did not chase those who escaped into the bushes. “It’s never like that. They chase them and take them away violently,� said Alejandro Fernandez, who has witnessed several operations from his home near the tracks.

Pray the ‘migra’ doesn’t catch us The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights expressed “concern� this month over the actions taken by the authorities.

Recently, a “Caravan of Migrants� that crossed the country during Holy Week with activists and undocumented Central Americans to demand that the government drop the Frontera Sur operation said several of them were detained during their trip.

In Tenosique, southern Tabasco state, officials in El Salvador’s consulate voiced shock at reports that two Salvadoran and one Guatemalan migrants suffered bullet wounds in an attack by local police in the town of Macuspana. “It’s a hunt for migrants. We all see that this plan consists in catching migrants so that they don’t get to the United States,� said sister Nelly, a nun who founded a migrant shelter in Palenque.

The crackdown has forced the migrants who flee violence and poverty in Central America to find new routes in long treks by foot that expose them even more to the dangers of thefts, kidnappings and rapes by organized crime groups.

The arduous trip leaves many with blistered and bandaged feet, such as Luis Rivera, 24, who walked 116 kilometers (72 miles) in two days after leaving San Pedro Sula, Honduras, considered the world’s murder capital. “We pray to God that the ‘migra’ (border police) doesn’t catch us and deport us,� Rivera said, with sweat dripping down his face.

rescheduled and some would be available as soon as Wednesday.

A team of about 100 computer experts has been working to resolve the hardware failure, which emerged at a State Department facility in the US on June 9.

The hardware failure had been preventing processing and transmitting the mandatory security-related biometric data checks.

About 50,000 applications for a US visa are received daily by American embassies and consulates around the world.

And while the summer vacation time is busy, the system cranks up into overload towards August when tens of thousands of students begin to flood to US shores.

According to the US Department of Commerce, close to 75 million tourists entered the United States in 2014.

Republican 2016 hopefuls reject white supremacist donations Washington, United States (AFP) Monday 6/22/2015 – Three Republican presidential candidates say they are donating contributions they received from the leader of a white supremacist group mentioned by the accused Charleston church gunman to relatives of those slain.

White House hopeful Senator Ted Cruz initially planned to return the donations he had received since 2012 from Earl Holt III, president of the Council of Conservative Citizens, his spokesman Rick Tyler said Monday.

The group is listed as racist and extremist by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks US hate groups.

But instead, Cruz will now donate $11,000 to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund to assist families of the nine people who were shot dead Wednesday at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in South Carolina.

Holt has given dozens of times to numerous candidates in recent years, including members of the US Senate and House of Representatives, totaling at least $56,000, according to figures compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics.

Aside from Cruz, two other presidential candidates have received donations from Holt: Senator Rand Paul got $1,750, and former senator Rick Santorum received $1,500, apparently during his previous presidential campaign. “Rather than put more money back in the pockets of such an individual, my 2012 campaign committee will be donating the amount of his past donations to the Mother Emanuel Hope Fund to support the victims of this tragedy,� Santorum said in a statement.

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Extreme thrills, exotic animals and extraordinary performers Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents Circus XTREME; Coming to the southland from July 9 – Aug 2 Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of the coolest acts ever as Ringling Bros. goes to new extremes with the allnew energetic circus production, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME. Guided by Ringmaster David Shipman, Children Of All Ages can let their imagination go wild in an exhilarating adventure with extraordinary circus artists and exotic animals. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, watch as the show explores a world of extreme beauty, flexibility, strength and dexterity in ways you’ve never seen before at The Greatest Show On Earth Ringling Bros. 145th Edition is highlighted by several unique acts including:

– Xtreme Sports display featuring BMX freestyle riders, energetic parkour performers, trampoline acrobats and slack line gymnastics tricks – Caravan of Camels – the only act of its kind in the world featuring 6 twin-humped Bactrian camels – Bungee Skydivers aerial acro-ballet – World’s youngest human cannonball Gemma “The Jet” Kirby has been shot from the cannon over 500 times – Mongolian Marvels strongmen create a human pyramid with a combined weight of over 880 pound Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME. Blending extreme circus displays for the ultimate family fun entertainment experience, playing at STAPLES Center Los Angeles (July 9-14); Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario (July 17-21); and Honda Center, Anaheim (July 24-Aug 2). Tickets priced from $15.

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College scholarships, travel, and citizenship through the U.S. Army He became a soldier primarily because he wanted to get free education. Ten years later, CPT Theodore Flestado had not only earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees; he’s also now a company commander in the United States Army, after assuming command of San Fernando Recruiting Company in May 2014.

“Time goes by fast. Parang kung kailan lang nag-enlist ako. Now, 10 years later, I’m still here and I’m still loving it,” said the Filipino-American officer who’s also one of the few minority officers in the rank. “We encourage those enlisting to go for officer ranks. Pag-enlist pa lang, marami nang opportunities. But we could use more minority officers. Last time I checked minority officers comprised less than 10, or even 5 percent.”

CPT Flestado enlisted in the U.S. Army as a 91W (Combat Medic/Health Care Specialist) in August 2004. After completing Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood and Advance Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, he was stationed in Camp Bullis, TX, as part of a medical team supporting

various basic and advanced field training exercises.

“Like all parents, my parents wanted to make sure that I thought over what I was getting myself into. It’s a commitment.

You sign a contract,” he said. “They encouraged me to do my research, talk to a recruiter, ask all my questions.”

CPT Flestado adds that this would be the advice he would give those out there who are considering a career in the Army, and their parents: do your research, sit down with a recruiter, ask questions.

It was research, after all, that led CPT Flestado to the Army. While searching for ways to augment the cost of college education, he saw an online article about how the Army provides scholarship for college. And though that was his primary motivation for enlisting, CPT Flestado saw another advantage to joining the Army.

“Since I was already 21 when I joined, I also wanted to get some work experience while I studied. The Army gave me both – enabled me to study (for free) and get some work experience,” he said.

CPT Flestado enlisted in the U.S. Army as a 91W (Combat Medic/Health Care Specialist) in August 2004. After completing Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood and Advance Individual Training at Fort Sam Houston, he was stationed in Camp Bullis, TX, as part of a medical team supporting various basic and advanced field training exercises.

While assigned at the Battalion S-1 to the Headquarters, 308th Military Intelligence Battalion, 902nD Military Intelligence Group at Fort Meade, MD, CPT Flestado continued to pursue higher education and earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration as a Distinguished Graduate.

CPT Flestado was selected for the highly competitive Army Green to Gold program in 2006. He simultaneously attended the University of the Incarnate Word for his undergraduate degree and the Reserve Officers Training Corps at University of Saint Mary’s, both in San Antonio, TX. In 2008, CPT Flestado graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Management, and received his commission into the Adjutant General Corps.

Following his commission, CPT Flestado was selected to be the Battalion S-1 of the 2008 Warrior Forge in Fort Lewis, WA. Thereafter, he completed the BOLC 2 and BOLC 3 in Fort Benning, GA and Fort Jackson, SC, respectively. He was then assigned at the Battalion S-1 to the Headquarters, 308th Military Intelligence Battalion, 902nD Military Intelligence Group at Fort Meade, MD, the largest and most widely dispersed counterintelligence unit in the U.S. Army. While there, CPT Flestado continued to pursue higher education and earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration as a Distinguished Graduate.

“Unlike a civilian job na sa isang lugar ka lang, sa Army, they move you every couple years. You will meet a lot of people. You will get a lot of experiences across several states. Like me, I stayed in Washington State for a few months, also on the East Coast near Washington DC, I was there for 3 years. It’s very exciting,” he said.

In 2011, he deployed to Afghanistan as part of Task Force ODIN-A. And according to CPT Flestado, that’s what he considers

the best thing about his job: “Best thing, I think about being in the Army is that when we do our job, it’s fulfilling because we have a mission. Personally, I’m working to say ‘thank you’ to this country that has given us immigrants a lot of opportunities.

Also, to preserve those opportunities for other immigrants who will come after us.”

His dedication has earned CPT Flestado some awards: Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with three OLC, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the Army Service Ribbon and the NATO Medal.

“I told myself before that for as long as I’m enjoying my job, I’ll definitely stay in it. And right now, I am definitely enjoying it. It’s not boring. They give you a new assignment every couple years. That makes me a well-rounded person,” said the Filipino pride in the Army who’s also encouraging his fellow Filipinos to consider a career as a soldier.

Aside from educational scholarship and travel opportunities, the Army also offers a path for others to obtain legal status. U.S. citizenship is available through MAVNI and DACA, for those who want to enlist and are eligible.

“As I said, all you have to do is ask.

If you have concerns, talk to a recruiter.

My line is always open, to take those calls – 323. 309. 4770. I’ll take your calls anytime,” he said.

For more information about opportunities in the U.S. Army, log on to www. goarmy.com.

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MOTORING Accord and Civic ranked as two most popular models statewide Accord #1 most popular car with statewide in 2014 TORRANCE, Calif., – The Honda Accord and Civic were the two most popular vehicles with individual California car buyers in 2014, according to a Honda analysis of new-vehicle registration data from IHS Automotive. The Accord was California’s most popular vehicle with individual buyers in 2014, followed by Civic as the second most popular new vehicle.1 2014 was the second year in a row that a Honda vehicle earned the top spot in California, with Civic having taken the title in the Golden State in 2013.2 Among all new vehicle registrations, California car buyers purchased 71,578 Accords and 67,293 Civics in 2014, up 17.3 and 0.5 percent, respectively, when compared to 2013 results. What’s more, in 2014 some 34,980 CR-V sport-utility vehicles were purchased by car buyers in California, up 9.8 percent in the state versus the previous year, making CR-V the most popular SUV in California in 2014. “California is a critical battleground for the auto industry, and it tends to set the tone for the country in terms of product and sales trends, so it’s great to see California buyers choosing Honda over the competition in key product segments,� said John

Mendel, executive vice president of sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “We’re in a very strong position with core products like Accord, Civic and CR-V and we’re going to really fortify our light-truck lineup with the launch this spring of the all-new HR-V crossover and the summer arrival of the redesigned Pilot SUV.�

On a national basis, the Accord, Civic, CR-V and Odyssey were the top retail sellers in their respective segments for the second consecutive year, according to new-vehicle registration data from IHS Automotive. Taken together, retail registrations of Accord, Civic and CR-V topped 1 million units in 2014, totaling 1,031,266.

Excluding full-size pickups, no other trio of models across the industry top retail registrations of more than one million units in a single year. National retail new vehicle registrations in 2014 for Honda’s three top sellers were 382,535 units for Accord, 317,025 for Civic, and 331,706 for CR-V. Approximately 98 percent of Honda brand new car registrations in America in 2014 were to individual retail car buyers.

Approximately 98 percent of Honda brand new car registrations in America in 2014 were to individual retail car buyers.

Stop by Norm Reeves Honda of West Covina today and look for Patrick Lucas, the Filipino Internet Manager. Check their special Independence Sales Event for savings. Norm Reeves Honda of West Covina is located at 1840 E. Garvey Ave. South, West Covina 91791. You may call Patrick at 1-888-868-9779.

There’s no arguing that Honda may just be the most popular car model, period. Isn’t it about time you yourself get a Honda?

Find out why Honda is the world’s top brand by getting in touch with Patrick Lucas, the Filipino Internet Sales Manager of Norm Reeves Honda West Covina.

Call him at 1-888-868-9779. Patrick can show you any Honda vehicle at Norm Reeves Honda West Covina is located at 1840 East Garvey Ave., South, West Covina, CA 91791.

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Subaru of America reports record May sales Subaru Legacy sales up 63% Y-o-Y; Best May ever for Forester, Outback and XV Crosstrek Cherry Hill, N.J., June 2, 2015 – Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record sales for May 2015 totaling 49,561 vehicles, a 12.2 percent gain over May 2014.

The company also reported year-todate sales of 228,083 vehicles, a 16 percent gain over the same period in 2014.

May marked the 15th consecutive month of 40,000+ vehicle sales for the Subaru car company.

Forester, Outback and XV Crosstrek sales were notably strong as each model line achieved its best May ever. Legacy sales for May 2015 increased 64 percent over the same month in 2014.

“We are pleased to see our sales growth

continue and surpass the records we set last year,” said Thomas J. Doll, president and chief operating officer, Subaru of Christian Marilla, Sales & America, Inc. Leasing Consultant “Our strong of Subaru of Glendale sales are a result of Subaru owner loyalty and buyers coming to the brand for the first time.

It is a winning combination that will continue to drive sales.”

“The Outback was the fourth mostshopped model in the U.S. last month and our shopping levels in general are at their highest levels ever” said Jeff Walters, senior vice president of sales, Subaru of

America, Inc. “At our current pace, with the steadfast support of our retailers, selling more than 540,000 vehicles in 2015 is certainly within reach.”

Meanwhile, The first of a series of new television spots for Subaru of America, Inc. has debuted with, “Making Memories”.

The commercial, by acclaimed director and Directors Guild of America award winner, Noam Murro, showcases the longevity of the Subaru Forester.

Making Memories You can fit a lot of memories in a Subaru, but there’s always room for more.

In this new commercial, a father cleans out his family’s old Subaru Forester as he prepares to turn over the keys to his 16-year-old daughter.

Each artifact he retrieves triggers a memory from his daughter’s childhood,

which then magically appears on the lawn behind him.

As these dreamlike memories fade, his daughter emerges from the house, eager to drive off to create new memories of her own.

The music track in the spot is, “Time Will Tell”, performed and written by Gregory Alan Isakov.

For more information about Subaru or become a new member of the elite Subaru club, all you have to do is to come on down to Subaru Glendale.

Our kababayan Christian Marilla will be more than happy to inform you why Subaru is becoming a favorite of Filipinos and the whole American market.

Subaru of Glendale is located at 1308 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204. You can reach them at 1-855-230-1547 or you can visit their website www.subaruofglendale.net.

Apple CarPlay, Android Auto announced for more GM cars

Apple CarPlay (pictured) and Android Auto turn dashboards into phone controls. ©Apple

Tuesday June 23 2015 (Relaxnews) – Three GMC vehicles will feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto software, with Buick integrating the dashboard technologies in a further two models.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow drivers or passengers to control mobile phone functions from their vehicle’s dashboard display.

IntelliLink systems contained within the 2016 models of the GMC Canyon, Yukon and Sierra will adopt the CarPlay standard; Buick’s Regal and LaCrosse will do the same.

All five vehicles will follow up by implementing Google’s Android Auto standard not long after.

Google self-driving prototype cars hit public roads San Francisco, United States (AFP) Thursday 6/25/2015 – Google said on Thursday that its self-driving prototype cars have taken to streets in the Silicon Valley city of Mountain View where it has its headquarters.

The move comes after Google’s internal testing of the bubble-shaped vehicle over the past year and more extensive experience with technology adapted for existing cars.

“We want to understand what it really means to have self-driving vehicles in the world – both how people in the community perceive and interact with them, and what the practical realities are for us in operating and maintaining them,” Google said in a released statement.

Prototype cars built from the ground up to get around safely without human drivers join Google’s fleet of Lexus vehicles augmented with sensors and other computing gadgetry to manage autonomously on roads.

The prototypes will have “safety drivers” who can take over using manual controls if needed, according to Google.

“We’ve had 20-plus Lexus vehicles driving on Mountain View city streets for the last few years, but the arrival of our new self-driving vehicle prototypes marks the start of a new phase of our project,” Google said.

The Google car uses the same technology as its fleet of Lexus SUVs which has logged some 1.6 million kilometers (one million miles).

In Google’s home town of Mountain View, speeds will be limited to 40 kilometers (25 miles) per hour “and during this next phase of our project we’ll have safety drivers aboard with a removable steering wheel, accelerator pedal, and brake pedal that allow them to take over driving if needed,” according to the head of the project.

Google has defended the safety record of its self-driving cars, saying that they were not at fault in any of the dozen or so accidents they have been involved in. Most of the collisions involved self-driving cars being hit in the rear by vehicles driven by people, according to the Internet titan.

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2015 Honda CR-V Wins Cars.com/USA Today/‘MotorWeek’ Compact SUV Challenge May 27, 2015 TORRANCE, Calif.

– The 2015 Honda C R - V, A m e r i c a ’s most popular SUV for the past decade has won the top spot in the Cars.com/USA TODAY/”MotorWeek” Compact SUV Challenge (cars.com/news), with a panel of experts and customers choosing CR-V over six competing models.

“The compact SUV segment is among the most competitive in the industry, and we took nothing for granted with the 2015 CR-V,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. “The CR-V has been America’s top SUV choice for many years now, and it’s great to see that real-world customers and experts from Cars.com, USA TODAY and “MotorWeek” agree that the 2015 CR-V continues to live up to their high expectations.”

In winning the competition, the CR-V earned praise for its rewarding driving experience, generous interior room and family-friendly features. The 2015 CR-V features upgrades to styling, performance, fuel efficiency and family-friendly technology.

“The 2015 Honda CR-V came out on top because it provided the best blend of good interior room, excellent visibility and a surprisingly rewarding driving experience,” said Patrick Olsen, Cars. com editor-in-chief. “The CR-V was also packed with great family-friendly features like easy-to-fold seats, a low load floor,

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rear air vents and much more.”

The Challenge pitted seven of the most popular compact SUVs against each other in a series of expert and consumer testing, which determined that the 2015 CR-V

was overall best-in-class. To qualify for the competition, vehicles had to cost less than $28,000 and achieve a combined city/ highway EPA fuel economy rating of at least 26 mpg.

Honda offers a complete lineup of Honda cars, trucks and service through a network of more than 1,000 Honda dealerships within the United States. Eight Honda auto plants in North America, including four in the U.S., have the capacity to produce 1.92 million automobiles each year1.

In 2014, more than 97 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in North America.

About Cars.com Launched in 1998, Cars.com is an award-recognized online destination for car shoppers and owners that offers information from experts and consumers to help research, price and find new and used cars, as well as information around service and repair for car owners. With more than 30 million monthly visits to its web properties, Cars.com offers millions of new and used vehicle listings, expert and consumer reviews, side-by-side comparison, build and price tools, unbiased editorial content and much more. In 2015, Cars.com introduced a new service and repair feature to help consumers find the right service provider and understand how much to pay with the fair-price estimator tool. 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 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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Toyota Sienna is the ‘Best 3-Row Vehicle for Families’ Atlanta, Ga. – Parents love the new Sienna minivan for its upscale style and features, comfort and safety. Kids enjoy the 16.4-inch widescreen entertainment center. But auto writers are a much tougher group to please.

As it turns out, the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) finds the Sienna to be quite pleasing as well.

The 2015 Sienna was named the Best 3-Row Family Vehicle by GAAMA at the association’s annual Family Choice Challenge held. After putting the Sienna and six other three-row competitors through two days of testing at Lake Lanier Islands in Georgia, journalists from across the Southeast chose the Sienna for the award for its more aggressive styling, upscale interior, enhanced driving dynamics, new features and the abundance of space and comfort available for seven passengers.

“Our experts considered factors like styling, safety, comfort and efficiency, and the results reflect the best in both innovation and execution,” said GAAMA President Jim Tucker. “The overall winner and each of our category winners are must-drive models for anyone shopping for a new family car.”

Sienna was refreshed for 2015 with a more expressive exterior design and upgraded interior comfort and styling. Sienna oozes fun and function, and it has something for every member of the family.

Kids enjoy Sienna’s Blu-Ray Dual View Entertainment Center while parents easily communicate with them through Toyota’s Driver Easy Speak system, which uses the vehicle’s built-in microphone to amplify the driver’s voice through the rear speakers. For parental peace of mind, Sienna was named a 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick + and is the only van in its segment to offer all-wheel drive.

Whatever the competitors make, produce or advertise with aplomb, Filipinos always prefer the Toyota brand. And if you’re looking for a new Toyota, just call our kababayans at DCH Toyota of Torrance. DCH Toyota of Torrance’s proud Filipino Fleet is headed by Filipino Department Manager Loyd Aler, Phillip Rivera and Edgar Relova. DCH Toyota of

French rail firm buys car rental website Paris, France (AFP) Thursday 6/25/2015 – France’s national rail company SNCF said Thursday it had invested 28 million euros ($31.4 million) into OuiCar, taking a majority stake in the website that allows individuals to rent out their cars.

“Our eight million clients per day also expect us to offer new travelling options,” said SNCF chief executive Guillaume Pepy.

Beyond acquiring the 75 percent stake in OuiCar, some of the funds will go to expanding the business in France and eventually abroad.

OuiCar currently has 20,000 members who offer their cars for rent on the website and 400,000 users in France.

Originally part of a website founded in 2007 that offered individuals the opportunity to rent all sorts of equipment, OuiCar set out on its own in 2011 and offers users rentals complete with insurance. Its prices are considerably lower than using traditional car rental companies.

We want “to be able to offer clients a service from the start to finish of their journey”, and not just the train, said Barbara Dalibard, head of the passengers services unit of SNCF.

Torrance is located at 2909 Pacific Coast Hwy Torrance, CA 90505. You can reach

Loyd Aler or his fellow kababayans, Sales & Leasing Consultants Phillip Rivera and

Edgar Relova at 1-888-311- 0102 for the best deals in town.

Weekend Balita readers Mr & Mrs. Jun and Jeannette Makabali and mommy Rosario are all proud to show off their new vehicle (left photo), so do Kuya Edgar Rivera and his family and their new car – all purchased from DCH Toyota of Torrance. With them is our kababayan Filipino Sales Director Loyd Aler. Other than Loyd Aler, DCH Toyota has Phillip Rivera and Edgar Relova, who serve the huge Southbay FilipinoAmerican community.

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Neil Del Rosario (left) proudly displays his newly-purchased 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer GT 5 speed from Alex Jacinto of Puente Hills Mitsubishi. For the best deal in town, call our kababayan Alex at 1866-400-1067. Puente Hills Mitsubishi is located at 17665 Castleton St, City of Industry, CA 91748. For more information, please visit www.puentehillsmitsubishi.com.

Kelley Blue Book says Mitsubishi Outlander is among the most affordable 3-Row Vehicle for 2015

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Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced that the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander sevenpassenger crossover has been named

by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com as one of its “10 Most Affordable 3-Row Vehicles.” In 2014, Outlander also was recognized for its affordability by Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com.

In its assessment this year, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com noted that the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander “is loaded with value” and that “in addition to its available three rows of seats, the Outlander also comes standard with micron air filtration, hill-start assist, traction and stability control, seven air bags and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, one of the industry’s best.”

“The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander is an outstanding value proposition and comes with a long list of standard safety features and amenities,” states Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President, MMNA. “And for 2016, the Outlander will feature bold new styling and over 100 key engineering and interior refinements, adding even more value to an already feature-laden vehicle.”

The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) “Top Safety Pick+” – the highest safety achievement designated by the non-profit agency that performs crash

test evaluations on vehicles – because of the availability of Forward Collision Mitigation. The 2015 model also includes standard features including an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and Mitsubishi Motors’ patented Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) body/chassis construction technology that helps absorb and/or dissipate energy in the event of a collision to help protect the vehicle’s occupants.

“The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander is an outstanding value proposition and comes with a long list of standard safety features and amenities,” states Don Swearingen, Executive Vice President, MMNA. “And for 2016, the Outlander will feature bold new styling and over 100 key engineering and interior refinements, adding even more value to an already feature-laden vehicle.”

If you’re interested to know why the SUV and the Mitsubishi has captured the fancy of millions Americans through the years, all you have to do is get in touch with out kababayans – Filipino Sales & Leasing professional Alex Jacinto and Finance Manager Norm Bustamante – at Puente Hills Mitsubishi. You can reach them at 1-866-400-1067.

Classic California license plates to hit streets this summer Sacramento – California drivers can relive those nostalgic memories from the 1960’s with Legacy License Plates. The black and gold replicas are now available to order for your car, motorcycle, commercial vehicle, or The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mailed out trailer. The Califor- the first set of Legacy License Plates, so expect to see them on nia Department of our roadways soon.

Motor Vehicles (DMV) mailed out the first set of Legacy License Plates, so expect to see them on our roadways soon.

Currently, the DMV is distributing the sequential versions of the pre-ordered plates, which will be mailed directly to the customers. The personalized plate customers will receive a post card informing them when and where their plates can be picked up. The personalized plates take longer to produce and will hit the streets in August.

Customers picking up personalized Legacy License Plates, are reminded to bring their old license plates and registration card with them.

The plate costs $50 for either the sequential or the personalized plate. The 1960’s Legacy License Plate can be ordered online, by mail, or at your local DMV field office or auto club.

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