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Strongest typhoon on record hits Visayas Deaths, destruction as ‘Yolanda’ makes history as strongest to make landfall

Residents clear the road after a tree was toppled by strong winds and damaged a van at the onslaught of powerful typhoon Yolanda that hit the island province of Cebu, Philippines Friday Nov. 8, 2013. Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded, slammed into the Philippines on Friday, setting off landslides, knocking out power in one entire province and cutting communications in the country’s central region of island provinces. (MNS photo)

MANILA, November 8, 2013 (AFP) – One of the most intense typhoons on record whipped the Philippines Friday, killing at least three people and terrifying millions as monster winds tore apart homes. Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into coastal communities on the central island of Samar, about 600 kilometres (370 miles) southeast of Manila, before dawn on Friday with maximum sustained winds of about 315 kilometres (195 miles) an hour. It then swept across the central Philippines, destroying phone and power lines, as well as homes and vital infrastructure,

causing a massive communications blackout that left authorities without a clear idea of the extent of the damage. “It was frightening. The wind was so strong, it was so loud, like a screaming woman. I could see trees being toppled down,” said Liwayway Sabuco, a saleswoman from Catbalogan, a major city on Samar. The government said three people had been confirmed killed and another man was missing after he fell off a gangplank in the central port of Cebu. See TYPHOON, page 12

Janet Lim Napoles arrives at the Senate for the Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on the alleged P10 billion Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam, which reportedly involves her group and several legislators. (MNS photo)

‘Not true…all lies’ – Janet Napoles MANILA, November 7, 2013 (AFP) – The alleged mastermind of a corruption scandal that has ensnared some of the Philippines’ most powerful politicians proclaimed her innocence Thursday as she appeared at a highly charged Senate inquiry wearing a bullet-proof vest. College dropout Janet Lim Napoles is accused of conspiring with members of parliament to siphon off about 10 billion pesos ($230 million) in government funds in a complex fraud operation that lasted for See NAPOLES, page 12

More congressmen in 2nd batch of PDAF cases – De Lima MANILA, Nov 6 (Mabuhay) – Justice Secretary Leila de Lima confirmed Wednesday there will be more congressmen included in the 2nd batch of cases to be filed in connection with the P10 billion pork barrel scam. De Lima said the second batch of cases was finalized after meticulously going over the evidence provided by the whistleblowers and other sources. She said the slow process led to the delay in the filing

of the cases. “We cannot yet tell you dun sa second batch. More on congressmen. Hinihimay namin ng maayos yung ebidensya. Yung talagang i-go-go naming, talagang kumpleto,” she said. Lawyer Levito Baligod, counsel of the pork scam whistle-blowers, earlier bared that more or less 10 lawmakers will be part of the second batch of respondents, compared to only 5 during the first batch.

Asked if administration allies will be among those who will be charged, Baligod said they are not looking at party lines, rather, on the strength of evidence in the possession of the whistle-blowers. She said the Inter-Agency Anti-Graft Coordinating Council will first pore over the evidence in cases where the evidence is weak. De Lima said National Bureau of See CONGRESSMAN, page 12

‘Virtual’ 10-year-old Filipina snares 1,000 webcam sex tourists BY NICOLAS DELAUNAY

THE HAGUE, November 4, 2013 (AFP) – A Dutch rights group said Monday it had identified over 1,000 pedophiles around the world by offering online sex with a computer-generated 10-year-old Filipina girl called Sweetie. Terre des Hommes Netherlands has now handed over to police the

identities of those who were willing to pay children in developing countries for online sex, a growing phenomenon, it said. “They were ready to pay Sweetie for sexual acts in front of her webcam,” the rights group’s head Albert Jaap van Santbrink told journalists in The Hague. The group said it wanted to See VIRTUAL, page 12

With the help of a virtual 10-year-old Filipino girl named Sweetie (above), Terre des Hommes researchers identified 1,000 pedophiles from more than 65 countries. The video footage of the child predators has been handed over to Interpol.

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PHL checking on reports of abuse in Saudi crackdown MANILA, November 5, 2013 (AFP) – The Philippines said Tuesday it had deployed teams to check on reports of abuse in Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on illegal workers, after one woman complained they were treated “like animals”. Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said Filipino diplomats were in touch with the oil-rich kingdom’s human rights council to ensure the protection of Filipino workers there. “We have sent rapid response teams there, we have formed teams to visit jails, detention centers, police stations to make sure that our people are okay, and if necessary to issue them travel documents,” Del Rosario told reporters. “In terms of our meeting with the head of the human rights council in Saudi Arabia, we hope to be able to clarify (that we expect) that our people will be treated well,” he said. Del Rosario said there were believed to be 660,000

Filipinos working in Saudi Arabia although it remained unclear how many were illegals. He said that about 11,000 Filipinos had come forward to seek consular help in legalising their status or seeking exit permits since the Saudi government announced the crackdown early this year. An amnesty period for the illegals expired on Sunday. Del Rosario acknowledged that many of the remaining Filipinos in Saudi Arabia could be there illegally and faced detention and arrest if caught. “If they are arrested, I think it is very clear that they will be detained in preparation for their deportation,” he said. On Monday 30 repatriated Filipino illegals said they were badly treated by Saudi authorities. Domestic helper Amor Roxas burst into tears and told AFP that they were treated “like animals.” She alleged that Saudi police rounded up her and others and placed them in a crowded cell for four days. They were then paraded from immigration to the

airport with their feet chained, claimed another woman in the group. Del Rosario said they were seeking to interview the women to check on their complaints. Embassy staff in Saudi had said that they had not seen signs of abuse in an initial inspection of detention cells. Nearly 10 million Filipinos – about a tenth of the population – live and work abroad, and their remittances are a vital pillar of the economy. The vast majority work as unskilled laborers or domestic helpers and are exposed to situations in which they are prone to abuse. Saudi government issues new rules on violation of labor, residency rules after the correction period The Saudi Government has informed the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, through a formal diplomatic note, of the new rules that will govern foreign workers violating labor and residency laws following the end of the correction period.

Committee on Ways and Means to prioritize fiscal incentives and customs modernization bills MANILA, Nov. 7 (Mabuhay) – The leadership of the House Committee on Ways and Means has sought the support of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the passage of the panel’s top priority measures for the 16th Congress namely, the Rationalization of Fiscal Incentives Bill and the proposed Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). Rep. Romero “Miro” Quimbo (2nd District, Markina City), committee chairman, sought the BIR and BOC support during a recent hearing of the panel which was attended by Internal Revenue Commissioner Kim Henares and Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon who presented their respective agency’s targets and performance outputs. “We hope to get your support for the fiscal incentives and the customs modernization bills,” said Quimbo. Quimbo said the customs modernization bill has been pending for 21 years while the fiscal incentives bill for 19 years. “So I think it is time for us to pass them,” he said. The committee will formally ask for the BIR and BOC

positions on the two bills once the panel starts hearings on the measures. During the 15th Congress, the House of Representatives approved on third and final reading both House Bill 4788 or the proposed Customs and Modernization Act of 2011, principally authored by Rep. Maximo Rodriguez, Jr. (Party-list, Abante Mindanao) and HB 4935 or the proposed Investments and Incentives Code of the Philippines principally authored by Rep. Susan Yap (2nd District, Tarlac) on August 15, 2011 and transmitted these measures to the Senate three days later. In the 16th Congress, several bills seeking to modernize customs administration in the country have been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means among them HBs 5, 10, 166, 1348, 1461, 1583 and 3107. The CMTA bills seek to set international standards in customs operations and make import trade transactions faster, predictable, efficient and transparent. They also aim to promote and secure international trade, protect and enhance government revenue, prevent smuggling and other

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Third navy commander, Malaysian charged in bribery scandal WASHINGTON, November 7, 2013 (AFP) – A third US Navy commander and a prominent Malaysian business leader were charged Wednesday in a widening bribery scandal involving prostitutes, luxury travel and multimillion-dollar government contracts, officials said Wednesday. Commander Jose Luis Sanchez, 41, was arrested Tuesday in Tampa, Florida and made a first appearance in federal court in Florida Wednesday. He was charged with taking payoffs from a foreign defense contractor in exchange for classified and internal US Navy information, the Justice Department said in a statement. Also named in a complaint unsealed Wednesday was Leonard Francis, 49, of Malaysia, the CEO of Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA), the department said. He was arrested September 16, 2013, in San Diego, California. “According to court records, Sanchez allegedly provided Francis with internal Navy information, such as US Navy ship schedules – some of which were classified – and information about husbanding issues that could affect GDMA, in order to help GDMA win and maintain Navy business,”

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More benefits for solo parents sought MANILA, Nov. 6 (Mabuhay) – Lawmakers are urging Congress to fast track the approval of a bill granting more benefits to solo parents. Reps. Emmi de Jesus and Luzviminda Ilagan (Party-list Gabriela) filed House Bill 2914 to amend Republic Act 8972, otherwise known as the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000. De Jesus said RA 8972 failed to address the solo parents’ financial needs in the wake of increasing prices of basic commodities and services. In addition to leave privileges under RA 8971, De Jesus said the bill would grant solo parents parental leave of not more than seven working days with pay every year. Under the bill, solo parents will get 10 percent discount from all purchases of clothing and clothing materials for

the child, for purchases made within a period of up to five years from child’s birth. They will also get 20 percent discount from all purchases of baby’s milk, food and food supplements, for purchases made within a period of three years from the child’s birth. Likewise, they will be granted 20 percent discount from all purchases of medicines and other medical supplements/ supplies for the child, for purchases made within a period of five years from the child’s birth. The bill provides that companies or businesses from whom discounted purchases in the immediately foregoing section are made shall be entitled to claim the said discounts as part of their business expense provided that,

Lawmaker calls for the creation of a national livestock health program MANILA, Nov. 6 (Mabuhay) – A lawmaker is proposing the creation of a national livestock health program to initiate and engage in various government activities at the national and local levels in support of livestock farmers. Rep. Delph Gan Lee (Party-list, AGRI) filed House Bill 2424, which seeks to improve the livestock industry by engaging in the research of alternative nutrition technologies such as feed substitutes. Lee said the livestock sector, which has consistently recorded positive growth, is eyed by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to be export-competitive ahead of the economic integration with the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region. According to the neophyte lawmaker, even President Benigno S. Aquino III mentioned in his speech during the

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‘The Answer to Peace in Revelation’ speaker addresses Los Angeles students this Saturday, Nov. 9 Internationally acclaimed religious lecturer and peace activist, Man Lee, the founder of International Peace Youth Group, an international non-profit organization working with Los Angeles student groups to end conflict and war, will serve as the main speaker in a seminar that will be held this Saturday, Nov. 9, at University of Southern California. In the seminar, Lee is expected to discuss the method of peace hidden in the Book of Revelation in the Bible, a topic that has sparked attention from religious leaders of Buddhism, Catholicism, Judaism, and Islam in Los Angeles, organizers said. Lee has been featured in interviews with NBC and FOX for his campaign of peace in religion. The seminar is the finale of Lee’s 7th World Tour to meet with students, nation leaders and religious leaders around the world to promote the message of peace in religion. Just last Nov. 2, Lee organized hundreds of students from school organizations of UCLA, UC Irvine, Cal Poly Pomona, Pepperdine and Cal State Fullerton to come together to rally for peace aboard the SS Lane Victory in San Pedro, a fully operational cargo ship which was used during the Korean War to rescue refugees.

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She called me ‘Mahal’...Paalam Ruby, my beloved BFF I met Ruby Bernabe who was staying with during the presentation of her daughter in NewLIGHTHOUSE the UP SIgma Delta Phi port Beach. I visited her Sorority neophyte presenand we had a memorable tation of her batch, a year bonding time. Apparentbefore I graduated. She ly, the following month, lived in the vicinity of Cushe spent Christmas back bao, Quezon City where home and joined a golf five of us, her so-called tournament, having been “masters” lived. Though an avid, weekly golf she was “our” neophyte, player. we all liked her vibrant Six months after she BY MYRNA AQUITANIA and bubbly personality came back from that golf so our sorority’s “Cubao” tournament, she called group composed of Mila Rosales, Grace to inform me the sad news that she was Castro, Corie Castro, Daisy Cruz and I suddenly ill. Though I was in shock, she became her ardent “protectors.” asked if I can be there with her when she’s When she became a bonafide “sis” scheduled for surgery. Another sorority she would ride along with us to various sister, Anicia “Te” Lazatin-Rivera and I weekend parties and/or getaways. She was were there to support her during her difusually the “belle of the ball.” She would ficult time. stand out as this tall, robust and stunning girl in her long tresses. She continued on for another year in the campus with her batchmates while I left and went on to pursue further studies abroad. We discovered each other again in Chicago, Illinois when I was pursuing my masters program at Northwestern University and we were active members of the UP Alumni Assn. Together, we acquired a new set of friends, including three Jamaican guys which included Clive Merrill, who she eventually married and they had two children, Donna and Jeff. In return, she also became my bridesmaid when I ‘got hitched. The cold weather in the midwest encouraged us to socialize not only indoors but outdoors as well. Our group would go Ruby Bernabe Merrill A fighter, her illness didn’t stop her from on skiing trips to the slopes of the Playboy Club in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin or playing golf. However, she requested us go river cruising during the fall foliage (Te and I) to go with her on a pilgrimseason in the resort area of Wisconsin age to Lourdes, France and Fatima in Dells. Not to be missed were a couple of Portugal. Looking back, I’m so thankful funny incidents when another UP alumni for making that trip with her and Te On the friend, Edgar “Egay” Pajaro picked four of hills of Lourdes, Rub and I would trek up us (Ruby, Zinnie Sarroca and sisters Mila the rainy hill to find our way to the hotel and Verge Gepuela) to attend a party in while Te, who has been there before, optthe suburbs of Chicago. Donned in party ed from the :”touristy” places. While visiting one of the tourdresses and tux, we were stopped by a Chicago Highway Patrol, maybe due to ist spots, two gypsies tried to open my Egay’s “fancy” Rolls Royce car. To our purse and when I screamed, Ruby tried to surprise, Egay had a “warrant of arrest” due ran after them but we were saved by the to an unpaid traffic ticket. Unbeknownst to cops who came to our rescue. On our way him, a friend of his who he lent his car to, back to Madrid, Spain, to catch our flight, forgot to inform him of the traffic ticket. In we almost got stranded in Lourdes due to order for all of us to move on, our friend the transportation strike. Again, that sevenEgay agreed for all of us to be escorted by hour ordeal waiting for a train to get us to the cop to nearest police station to enable the border of Spain and France was another unforgettable story yet to be told. him to pay the whopping fine. As time went by and her illness proAs I recall, there was another “cop” incident we had with Ruby, while the four gressed, I kept following up with her of us (Ruby, Mila, Verge & I) were on a almost every week to get updated on her long weekend trip to New York and we situation. Though she wanted to join Te and were stopped by the highway patrol in I on our sorority reunion in Rome in 2011 Fort Wayne, Indiana for Mila’s speeding and in Amsterdam last year, her doctor at three o’clock in the morning. We all disapproved her from taking the trip with just laughed this out for fear of getting us. However, Te and I were truly thankful a stiff fine by agreeing to go with cop at for being able to bond with her in Lourdes the nearby police station, pay the fine and and Fatima three years ago, for those were get it over with, than for Mila to be going memories with her were unforgettable. One back to Indianapolis to face a judge. Back such incident in Lourdes was when two then there was no such thing as a “traffic gypsies tried opening my purse and I felt the hand opening the zippers so I screamed school.” Ruby’s loving family treated me as “one and Ruby tried following them until the of their own.” Her mom, her husband Clive cops came and shooed them away. A day before Halloween on Wednesand her siblings became particularly close to me but as time went on, I went ahead day, October 30 I received the message and left Chicago to move to the West Coast. of her passing. I haven’t slept since but Though we never lost touch, we made hoping that gradually, my sorrow will it a point to get updated on each other as eventually dissipate knowing that she’s now resting with her Creator. To you my often as we can. Four years ago, during Thanksgiving dearly beloved Ruby, you will forever be of 2009, she came to visit her sister Jean missed....’til we see each other again.

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But the death toll was expected to rise, with disaster relief officials particularly concerned for isolated communities in Leyte and Samar provinces on the far east of the country. One of those communities was Guiuan, a fishing town of about 40,000 people that was the first to be hit after Haiyan swept in from the Pacific Ocean. More than 18 hours later, there had been no communication with anyone in the town. Communication was also cut to Tacloban, the capital of Leyte with more than 200,000 people that appeared to be badly damaged. Corrugated iron sheets were ripped off roofs and floated with the wind before crashing into buildings, according to video footage taken by a resident that was uploaded on the Internet before communications were cut. An ABS-CBN television crew also broadcast dramatic footage from Tacloban as Haiyan hit, showing flash floods that had turned the city’s streets into rivers. But the network said it had not heard from the crew since. An average of 20 major storms or typhoons, many of them deadly, batter the Philippines each year. The developing country is particularly vulnerable because it is often the first major landmass for the storms after they build over the Pacific Ocean.

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The Philippines suffered the world’s strongest storm of 2012, when Typhoon Bopha left about 2,000 people dead or missing on the southern island of Mindanao. Haiyan’s wind strength made it one of the four most powerful typhoons ever recorded in the world, and the most intense to have made landfall, according to Jeff Masters, the director of meteorology at US-based Weather Underground. Haiyan generated wind gusts of 379 kilometers an hour on Friday morning, according to the US Navy’s Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Authorities expressed confidence that the death toll from Haiyan would not climb dramatically, citing a massive effort starting two days before the typhoon hit to evacuate those in vulnerable areas and make other preparations. More than 748,000 people had sought shelter in evacuation centers, 3,000 ferries had been locked down at ports and hundreds of flights were cancelled, according to the national disaster management council’s spokesmen, Reynaldo Balido. “In terms of damage, we cannot avoid that...but the silver lining here is that the casualties are only three as of now,” Balido said in Manila. “It is possible that this will increase, but we don’t think it will increase that much more unlike in previous typhoons. The people have learnt their lesson.”

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of questioning during which she often sat stone-faced in a bullet-proof vest but at other times joked with her lawyers. Napoles was taken from her detention centre in a convoy guarded by rifle-toting police commandos, and she was warned during the Senate proceedings that she had good reason to fear being killed. Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said the senators accused of conspiring with Napoles were now hoping to kill her to ensure she did not testify against them. “Tell the truth before the senators affected have you assassinated, that is your path to safety,” said Santiago, one of the country’s most outspoken politicians against corruption. One of the senators implicated is 89-year-old Juan Ponce Enrile, the defense minister in Ferdinand Marcos’s dictatorship of the 1970s and 1980s, who is one of

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Investigation probers also had difficulty getting documents on transactions covering 2004-2006. “Yung madaling makuha ay period 2007-2009 kasi covered na yang Commission on Audit report. So yung mga source documents ay really there. Yung iba nahihirapan pa,” she said. The Department of Justice earlier filed plunder, graft, bribery and malversation

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the Philippines’ great political survivors. Enrile, who did not appear at Thursday’s hearing, denied Santiago’s accusations. “I feel compelled to issue a statement on today’s Senate hearing lest my silence in the face of the most outrageous allegations will be construed against me,” he said. Aides for the other two senators, who also did not turn up at the Senate, declined to comment. The hearing was called to investigate the scam, with the aim of creating legislation to prevent a repeat. Senators questioned Napoles about reports of her family’s immense wealth including a luxury apartment, a fleet of expensive cars, a massive family mausoleum in a private cemetery and exclusive schools for her children. Napoles denied she was extremely rich. “We make just enough to get by,” she said. She also repeatedly invoked her right to remain silent, saying she did not want to jeopardize her defense against expected corruption and tax charges. cases at the Ombudsman against businesswoman Janet Lim Napoles and 37 others linked to the P10 billion pork barrel scam. Included in the charges were 3 senators - Jinggoy Estrada, Juan Ponce Enrile and Bong Revilla - 5 congressmen and 30 others. Napoles is accused of masterminding the alleged scam that saw billions of pesos in priority development assistance funds (PDAF) being funneled to fake nongovernment organizations that she set up. deployed in Internet chat rooms from a remote building in Amsterdam. Within a 10-week period, over 20,000 predators from 71 countries approached Sweetie, asking for webcam sex performances. In one exchange, a man named “Older4young”, identified as a 35-year-old father of two from Atlanta in the United States, asks Sweetie to undress for $10.

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Veterans honored at Anaheim community celebration Veterans will take cen15th Marine ExpeditionAROUND ter-stage on November ary Unit based at Camp TOWN 9 in Anaheim as it joins Pendleton. The ceremony the nation in paying tribute will also include the preto military veterans at a sentation of colors by the celebration in Downtown 15th Marine ExpeditionAnaheim. ary Unit, comments from The public is enjoined Marine veteran Miguel in saluting the veterans Vazquez, a cake-cutting and show appreciation for ceremony in recognition those who have served of the Marine Corps 238th birthday, and performancin the military at the BY RAY ANDRES es by the Katella High Downtown Community School Marching Band Center Lawn at the 10:00 and the Esperanza High School Jazz Ena.m. ceremony. Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait will lead in semble and Choir. Filipino Americans in the military share acknowledging the sacrifices of freedom fighters to whom he attributes the free- in the efforts at preserving freedom that we doms being enjoyed today because of the cherish and enjoy. The U.S. military has played a big role â&#x20AC;&#x153;brave men and women who served our great countryâ&#x20AC;? as he encourages Anaheim in the lives of millions of Filipinos as a residents to come out on Saturday to thank result of U.S. colonization of the Philipthe veterans â&#x20AC;&#x153;who are true heroes that de- pines. Filipinos are in all branches of the serve our respect and appreciation.â&#x20AC;? Honor, United States Armed forces as enlisted men appreciation and respect are also accorded and officers. Filipinos as well as Filipino Americans to all who are currently serving the nation. Councilwoman Lucille Kring who volunteered in large number during World chairs this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honoring event that War II with some 250,000 to 400,000 is â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the greatest ways we can say serving in various units like the Philippine thank you to those who sacrificed so much Scouts, Philippine Commonwealth Army for us and the day that the citizens can under the U.S. command. It is estimated come together for the purpose of express- that there still 10,000 surviving Filipinoing appreciation to our valiant veterans.â&#x20AC;? American veterans of WW II who live in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life would not have been this enjoy- the U.S. able had it not for the veterans whom we During World War II, some 250,000 remember in a fitting ceremony that comes to 400,000 Filipinos served in the United once a year, but our hearts are with our States Military. veterans every day,â&#x20AC;? she said. Although promised benefits afforded st This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keynote speaker is 1 Lt. other veterans, a 1946 law stripped the Colonel John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal, Commander of the Filipino veterans of their rightful monetary

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Father can sponsor son he never knew he had Q. I have a compliout legal status can they IMMIGRATION cated and complex case. still apply for permanent I became an immigrant residence? Can they unNEWSWEEK in the year 2006. I was dergo the medical test in sponsored by my moththe USA? What about er who was working in police clearances? Canada for many years. A. Assuming you are In 2006 I came to Canada qualified and assumwith a brother and a sising you file properly, ter. We were all single you can indeed file an and students at the time. application in the USA Before coming to Canada when you have no status BY HENRY MOYAL my girlfriend at the time and do a medical and was planning to work in obtain police clearances Saudi Arabia and we had a short relation- without legal immigration status – all ship in 2005. She went to Saudi Arabia and within USA. I went to Canada. We lost touch until a few Q. I have lived in Brampton for the last years ago when she found me on Facebook 5 years. I originally entered as a contract and informed me that she got pregnant in worker but my visa expired. I then met a 2005 and did not tell me. My son is now woman and we married. We filed the apseven years old and he looks just like me. I plication with the help of a consultant but married my girlfriend this year and I want I think it was filed at the wrong immigrato bring them both to Canada. I am afraid I tion office. I was told that my illegal status will be in trouble if I tell them that I had a would not matter so I am confused as to child before coming to Canada and be ac- why it is taking so long for immigration cused of misrepresentation. What do I do? to process my visa after so many years. A. Your case is actually not so uncom- When I called them they told me the file mon. I have handled such matters before is in Manila and that I should contact the and it is very plausible that you had a child embassy. I am confused because I am in and the mother did not inform you of the Canada so why should I contact Manila? child. It is possible to sponsor your son I am afraid to ask anyone for help fearing despite the fact that you were not aware of the embassy will hold it negatively against his existence. The application must how- me that I am seeking a second opinion. ever be documented extensively in order A. You need to obtain professional help to overcome the misrepresentation hurdle. right away. Whether you call it a second Q. If a person is living in the USA withSee MOYAL, page 16

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to be common. The fact is that if you are not divorced or annulled then your wife is considered to be a family member – like it or not. As a family member she must be declared on your application, she must complete forms, she must undergo a medical and provide police clearances. Another fact is that you will not be able to immigrate with your daughter unless the other parent gives signed/notarized consent. To make things go smooth, I suggest you file for a divorce and obtain sole custody. In that way, both problems are resolved. To get a divorce without knowing her whereabouts may require a motion to the court but is possible. Q. I’m a live-in caregiver in Canada. I have my open work permit. I will be giving birth to a child in Canada soon and I am planning to marry the father of the child early next year. The problem is that my fiancé is a failed refugee claimant. He has not been asked to leave Canada though. If we marry will he be able to remain in Canada? A. Unfortunately, marrying this individual could potentially jeopardize your application. All those years working as a live in caregiver will be lost. You may get refused and no one would be an immigrant. I am saying this because one of the requirements for you to become an immigrant under the live in caregiver class is that no dependant must be inadmissible or have an enforceable removal order. If you marry, your spouse is your dependant and he has enforced removal order. Either not marry or have spouse leave Canada. In rare situations it may be possible to marry and then discuss the predicament with the immigration officer who will advise when indeed spouse must leave. 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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opinion or not, it seems to me that you are not aware of what you have filed and you need to find out from Canada Immigration as to what stage your immigration file is at. In my opinion, you are not getting a second opinion. You are actually getting a first opinion because any assistance (or lack thereof) from the consultant you hired is counted as zero. I am further confused as to your fear that the embassy would regard obtaining getting professional help as a negative thing. In my opinion, the embassy should be pleased to deal with a professional to relay pertinent information. Since your case has taken more than a few years it is likely that an interview was scheduled and you did not attend. On the other hand, if you were not under removal proceedings then I find it baffling as to why your application was sent to Manila instead of filing the application inside of Canada. It seems quite obvious that there are pieces of the puzzle missing and getting a second opinion would be the best thing to do at this point in the hope of salvaging the application. Q. I want to apply to be an immigrant of Canada with my daughter. I’m a medical lab technologist with years of experience. I believe I am qualified. The problem I am facing is with my wife and child. We are not divorced. I cannot locate my wife who needs to give me consent to divorce or to permit me to immigrate with my daughter alone. I cannot obtain a divorce because I do not know my wife’s address. I seem to be going in circles trying to comply with all the requirements. A. It is indeed a problem that seems

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Your debt problems will fall like The Walls of Jericho The Israelites have the golden cow or comjust ended their 40 years plained of deliverance BANKRUPTCY of wandering about in from Egypt to set foot in the Sinai Desert after the Promised Land. So, God delivered them from most of the people who 400 years of bondage in were about to set foot in Egypt. God, my God, the the Promised Land were God of Moses and Israel, the children of the ones Who sent to us His only who left Egypt. and beloved Son, Jesus The Promised Land Christ, Who became man was Canaan, now PalesBY ATTY. through the Blessed Virtine, which was already LAWRENCE YANG gin Mary, Who willingly inhabited. Jericho was suffered and died for us the first city in Canaan on the cross that we may have eternal life that the Israelites had to conquer. Joshua, with Them in paradise, forced pharaoh, the leader of the Israelites, encamped about the king of Egypt, to release the Jews by 10 miles outside Jericho which was heavpunishing Egypt with natural calamities ily fortified by a very high stone wall and ending with the death of the first born of all securely barred. No one went in and no Egyptians, including Pharaoh’s first born. one came out. The Jordan River separated God then parted the red sea to let the Jews Jericho from the camp of the Israelites. pass safely through to the desert. An angel appeared before Joshua to deGod promised Moses that He would liver a message from God: “See, I have delead them to the promised land of milk livered Jericho into your hands, along with and honey. He gave them the Ten Com- its king and fighting men. March around mandments written by the Hand of God the city once with all the armed men. Do Himself in stone and placed in the Ark of this for six days. Have seven priests carry the Covenant. But along the way, the Jews trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the made and worshipped a golden cow. They ark. On the 7th day, march around the city complained that they were better off as seven times, with the priests blowing the slaves in Egypt, where Pharaoh gave them trumpets. When you hear them sound a food to eat. God was displeased with their long blast on the trumpets, have the whole betrayal and complaints but nevertheless army give a loud shout; then the wall of the fed them with manna, something similar city will collapse and the army will go up, to bread, everyday for 40 years. But of the everyone straight in.” The angel further informs Joshua that original 600,000 who left Egypt, only a handful survived to be at the point where the priests must carry the Ark of the Covthey could see the Promised Land. God enant to the Jordan River with the army did not allow anyone who worshipped trailing a thousand feet behind them.

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Joshua then announces God’s instructions to his soldiers. When the feet of the priests carrying the ark touch the Jordan River, the waters part, just like the red sea parted, to allow the priests and the army to pass through! If God is for you, who can stand up against you? Joshua got up early the next morning and the priests took up the ark of the Lord. The seven priests carrying the seven trumpets went forward, marching before the ark of the Lord and blowing the trumpets, with the army behind them, encircling the stone walls of Jericho. They did this for six days. On the seventh day, they got up at daybreak and marched around the city seven times in the same manner, except that on that day they circled the city seven times. The seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua com-

manded the army, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the city!” When the trumpets sounded, the army shouted, and at the sound of the trumpet when the men gave a loud shout, the wall collapsed! Your debt problems will collapse too if you bring your problems to the Lord! 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, Bldg A-1 Suite 1125, Alhambra, CA 91803.

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Senate hearing on Napoles a ‘sabong’ – SC spokesman

MANILA, Nov 7 (Mabuhay) – Supreme Court spokesperson Ted Te on Thursday called the Senate grilling on controversial businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles a “sabong” (cockfight), saying it won’t help in resolving the investigation on the supposed pork barrel scam. “I know what the good Senator wants; it is what I and the public want. But let’s face it, this ‘sabong’ isn’t the way to get it,” Te said on his tweet, as the Senate committee hearing on the supposed multibillion-peso anomaly was ongoing. Blue ribbon committee chairman Senator TG Guingona as led Thursday’s grilling of Napoles, asking whistleblowers to repeat their sworn statements on the supposed scam and ordering her to react to the accusations. For the most part of the hearing, Napoles would either deny the allegations or invoke her right against self-incrimination. Also Te said “Perhaps the (committee) should have let the resource person [Napoles] testify first before the ‘face-off.’ No one in her right mind would say anything now.” Then Te went on to a “lecture” on cross examining a witness, saying they [senators] should “lead the witness” instead of asking Napoles. Te also said the Senate committee “is not a court and is not expected or mandated to weigh evidence or test credibility.” “’In aid of legislation” lang dapat, ‘di ba?” Te added, referring to the Senate’s power to conduct formal inquiries on the implementation or re-examination of any law or appropriation. Te said the committee should have allowed Napoles for an executive session. Napoles earlier requested for an executive session by which senators may grill Napoles in a closed-door meeting. Committee member Senator Alan Peter Cayetano earlier said even in an executive session, the senators may still report to the public the findings of the closed-door session. Te agreeS to this, saying senators could report the findings in the meeting. “After (executive) session, senators could then have excused her then reported what was said in summary. No self-incrimination excuse,” he said. “Ironic that Napoles suggested the solution – an (executive) session,” Te said. Napoles is currently facing three plunder complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman for her alleged involvement in the pork barrel and Malampaya Fund scams. She and her husband, Jaime, were also named respondents by the Bureau of Internal Revenue in a P61-million tax evasion complaint.

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Reopening old deportation orders (Paul Choi is an immigration attorney and professor of law located at 5900 Sepulveda Blvd. Ste. 303, Sherman Oaks, CA. 91411. Atty Choi will answer all questions regarding immigration and naturalization for free. Address questions to pchoi@ pchoilaw.com or telephone 818 714-2226. Atty Choi is pleased to announce that his administrator is Philip Abramowitz who has 30 years of experience in immigration law.) Question: I entered the U.S. in 1998 as a tourist. I did not know anyone here so I met a Filipino immigration attorney who told me that I could get a work permit fast through his office. I paid him lots of money and I did get a work permit after several months. However, I then discovered that he had filed for political asylum for me and that my asylum application was denied. I was placed in deportation proceedings and I had to see an immigration judge. I did not know what to do and the lawyer I had paid money to turned out to be a fake attorney. I just told the judge that I wanted to go home and he gave me voluntary departure in 2000. However, I did not have money to leave the country and I stayed here to work as a caregiver. Last year I married a U.S. citizen and she filed for my adjustment of status. However the USCIS rejected and denied my application saying that I was not eligible because I had been ordered deported already. I was told that I have to leave the country. Is this true? I am so shocked and upset that I do not know what to do. How can you fix my problem? Answer: I know that many newcomers to this country get the wrong advice especially from unscrupulous persons who are just preying on those who do not know any better and are easily taken advantage of. Regardless how you end up in deportation or removal proceedings, the truth is that persons who are already given voluntary departure by an immigration judge or are ordered deported have very little opportunity to obtain permanent residence. The law states that persons who are ordered deported and remain in this country cannot apply for any type of immigration benefit while still in the U.S. However, there are a few very important exceptions to the rule. 1. Never Received Notice of the Deportation or Removal Hearing: Often times the USICE mails a deportation hearing notice to the last known address of the alien that it has on file. This address could be incorrect and as a result the alien never receives proper notice of the hearing and fails to appear. Failure to appear for a deportation hearing can cause the judge to order the alien deported in absentia-or in the alien’s absence. The alien never

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BY ATTY. PAUL CHOI knows about the deportation order until the ICE officers come to the alien’s home to arrest him. This is a shocking result. The law provides that persons who never properly receive notice of a removal hearing can seek reopening after learning about the deportation hearing. If the alien proves lack of notice, the Judge can reopen the case and give the alien a second chance to defend himself. 2. Good Reason for Not Attending Hearing: The law also provides that if an alien can show good cause for not appearing at the removal hearing, the judge has the power to reopen the deportation case and rescind any deportation order that may have been entered. Not any old reason for missing a hearing will do. The reason has to demonstrate a very serious cause for not appearing such as a terrible illness, an accident, an arrest or imprisonment or some other emergency that prevented attendance. Judges look at these excuses with much disdain so reopening after missing a hearing date is not an easy task. 3. There is new evidence to show to the Judge. The law provides that a removal hearing can be reopened if there is substantial new evidence that will affect your case that could not have been introduced before. Marriage to a U.S. citizen after a removal hearing and decision can be a substantial new fact that can be introduced on a motion to reopen after a Judge has ordered removal. However, the general rule is that the motion to reopen to introduce new material evidence must be filed within 90 days after the Judge’s order. 4. The Government Agrees to Reopen: Even though there are stringent restrictions on reopening removal hearings after the Judge has rendered a decision, removal

hearings can be reopened at any time if the government agrees. In this case, the government is represented by an ICE attorney. If this attorney stipulates to reopen an existing deportation case and to rescind an existing removal order, there is an excellent chance that the immigration judge will grant reopening even years after the deportation or removal order was entered. In your case, even if you were granted voluntary departure over ten years ago, if you are now married to a U.S. citizen and are still in this country it is very possible to seek the approval and cooperation of the government ICE attorney to reopen your existing removal case and cancel or terminate the removal order.. The government attorney is granted what is called prosecutorial discretion and this means that if he finds your claim meritorious, he can agree to reopen your old removal order to give you a second chance to get your permanent residence. We have been fortunate in having many old deportation and removal cases reopened five, ten or even twenty years after clients have been ordered deported. After the cases were reopened the judge agreed to terminate proceedings and the client who was previously a fugitive was permitted to be free from risk of arrest and eligible to file for adjustment of status to lawful permanent residence based upon the petition of a U.S. citizen spouse or adult child. Going from fugitive fearing arrest and deportation to lawful permanent resident can take as little as six months. It is truly a life changing experience. The moral of this story is that sometimes it pays to seek a second chance. Reopening of a prior deportation or removal order often times is a possibility. There are, of course, restrictions and we caution you to definitely seek the advice of a knowledgeable immigration attorney before proceeding.. (Paul Choi will answer all questions regarding immigration and naturalization for FREE. Address questions to pchoi@pchoilaw.com or call 818 714-2226. He is located at 5900 Sepulveda Blvd. Ste. 303, Sherman Oaks, CA. 91411. Phil Abramowitz can be reached at pabramowitz@ pchoilaw.com or on his cell at 818 324-8110)

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A step-by-step guide to joining the Army By Alex Llorente

A full range of benefits await new American soldiers and their families. A career in the U.S. military can guarantee job security, unparalleled learning opportunities and some of the most unforgettable and worthwhile experiences. Here is a detailed overview of everything that you need to know about becoming a part of the strongest military force in the world – what you need to do, what you can expect and what you should avoid. The recruitment process is simple. All you have to do is visit one of the Army recruitment centers and talk to a recruiting officer. The Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion has 18 recruitment centers and 3 forward engagement centers that are staffed by a total of 220 active duty soldiers. Their service area includes Los Angeles County (except Palmdale) and Eastern Ventura County. To qualify as a new recruit, applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years, in good health, physically fit, a U.S. citizen or on the road to U.S. citizenship. Additional criteria are used to determine the applicant’s placement or rank and may vary on a case to case basis. Generally, an applicant’s level of education, moral character, and personal or professional goals are considered. Interested individuals who are at least 17 years old can also qualify and avail of a “delayed entry,” which means they are technically accepted and wait until after their eighteenth birthday to begin their training. Before going to boot camp, applicants are required to finish High School or obtain a GED or equivalent credits. Legal U.S. residents can avail of an expedited citizenship program called Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) which allows soldiers to

become U.S. Citizens usually by the time they graduate from boot camp. A visit to a recruitment center will involve the completion of application forms, submission of supporting documents, full medical or physical screening, a drug test, a written test, fingerprinting and an interview with a recruiting officer. The typical list of documents required to support the application include a valid form of identification, like a state issued I.D. card, drivers license, birth certificate or a U.S. passport, proof of citizenship or legal residency, medical records, high school diploma and a transcript of records. Applicants are asked to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test to determine their level of proficiency in Math and the English language. Applicants who speak a foreign language and very little English may be asked to complete ESL classes. Filipino immigrants who have completed a sophomore level of college education are usually asked to present proof of credits equivalent to 2 years of their college education in the Philippines. Applicants with families are also asked to provide the same list of documents for their spouse and their children. Recruits who possess a higher level of education are more likely to finish boot camp with an advanced rank or qualify for the Officer’s training program. No credits are given to any prior military training or service in a foreign country. Physical requirements will exclude applicants with a medical history or health conditions, such as Asthma, that may pose a challenge during the training process or the demands of being a soldier. The height requirement to become a soldier varies for men and women, and is usually above 4 feet two inches, and the weight require-

The Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion has 18 recruitment centers and 3 forward engagement centers that are staffed by a total of 220 active duty soldiers. Their service area includes Los Angeles County (except Palmdale) and Eastern Ventura County.

ment is usually as close as possible to a person’s ideal weight, depending on their height. Over or underweight applicants are usually asked to return at a later time after their weight issues have been addressed. Every applicant is asked to provide 3 references of persons not related to them. The recruitment center will conduct a background check on a qualified applicant. Any felony will automatically disqualify an application and misdemeanors are handled on a case to case basis. Regulatory infractions, such as a speeding ticket, must all be closed to move forward with the application process. Any foreign records, whether criminal or minor, must be disclosed. Once cleared, new recruits are usually sent to training within 2 weeks to one of

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Diep will be one of an expected 8,000 autism supporters to attend the 10th Anniversary OC Walk Now for Autism Speaks, to be held at The Orange County Great Park, El Toro Field. Walk Now for Autism Speaks is North America’s largest grassroots autism walk. For more information contact: Julie Diep, Founder, OC Autism, 714608-2724, Julie.diep@ocautism.com, Jess Block, Autism Speaks Publicist, 909-7068525 or JessBlockPR@gmail.com, Pam Eisenberg, Senior Director of Field Development for Southern California Autism Speaks, 310-948-4426 or pam.eisenberg@ autismspeaks.org, Jennifer Jones, Manager of Field Development for Southern California Autism Speaks, 323-297-4757 or Jennifer.jones@autismspeaks.org, Public Information, orangecounty@ autismspeaks.org, 323-549-0500 x74765. ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY WALK NOW FOR AUTISM SPEAKS: The 10th annual Orange County Walk Now for Autism Speaks will be held November 16, 2013 at the Orange County Great Park, El

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Idolâ&#x20AC;? runner-up Jessica Sanchez is set to return to the Philippines in December. Sanchez made the announcement via her personal Twitter account on Friday. While no other details were divulged, the 18-year-old singer said she is looking forward to seeing her Filipino supporters once again. Sanchezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s December visit will be

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‘Forgotten Soldiers’ to open Hollywood’s OneFilAm Film Festival Opening ceremonies 9 a.m., Forgotten Soldiers to play at 10 at Barnsdall Gallery Theater Sacrifice, courage and betrayal. At the beginning of World War II, General Douglas MacArthur’s 80,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan faced one of the worst atrocities in military history – the Bataan Death March. In this stirring documentary movie, Lou Diamond Phillips narrates as ten survivors describe the battles of Bataan, Corregidor, the Death March itself, and ultimate victory over the enemy; over photographs, reenactments and actual footage of the battles. The 12,000 Filipino soldiers of the

Philippine Scouts were the backbone of General MacArthur’s doomed forces, but few Americans today are even aware of this unique segment of the United States Army They are America’s Forgotten Soldiers. The OneFilAm Film Festival showcases Filipino American values, culture and tradition through the best current independent films produced, directed or starred in by Filipino Americans. Film lovers will have a unique opportunity to view four movies which have won acclaim and have been lauded as fine

examples of the Filipino American spirit and identity. In addition to the showcase films, the Barnsdall public park will be filled with booths presenting the best food and cuisine, art and photo exhibits, and a myriad of products and services presented by the FilAm community’s premiere organizations and business entities. For additional information call 818584-6588. Come see Forgotten Soldiers at the OneFilAm Film Festival, Saturday, November 16.

Refresh Aesthetic and Lifestyle Medicine proud to offer PRP therapy November 9, 2013: Glendale, CA – On Sunday October 27th, 2013 Dr. Vigilia, the Refresh beauty specialist invited guests to come in and be introduced to the latest Breakthroughs in Aesthetic Rejuvenation and Enhancement (B.A.R.E) Beauty Plan which was designed for individuals wanting to learn more about non-surgical beauty

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Michelle Cheatham, Business Development Manager of PRP Life Lift™ stated, “The doctors at Refresh strive for high levels of accessibility and responsiveness. They focus on providing state-of-the-art, highly effective treatments for pain relieve, age reversal and overall health of their patients”. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatments continue to gain daily popularity through both national and international endorsement. Dr. Vigilia said, “PRP is showing very promising results in multiple applications from facial rejuvenation to orthopedic injections. The YES PRP kit is very easy to use, preparation is fast and the high yield of growth factors, ensures the best results for my patients” PRP therapy uses components of the patient’s own blood called platelets. Platelets initiate repair and attract the critical assistance of stem cells to stimulate the body’s own ability to heal. PRP treatment has been used in sports medicine for many years by the NFL, PGA and NBA. This type of therapy is frequently used in professional athletes in an effort to prevent surgery for muscle, tendon and ligament injuries. PRP is rapidly emerging as a very effective technique for ostheoarthritis, shoulder, knee, spine, hip, tennis elbow, ankle sprain, back, neck injuries and many other uses including hair growth and as a rejuvenation treatment to stimulate collagen and elastin. Collagen and Elastin deteriorate as we age, making us look tired and wrinkled. Dr. Vigilia has a growing number of patients who are happy with the results and now requesting treatments for their stretch marks, and scars. Refresh Aesthetics also offers cosmetic injectables including Botox, Xeomin, Expression, Radiesse, Belotero and Juvederm. Customized weight management programs and mesotherapy, coupled with body contouring, laser hair removal, antiaging facials and acupuncture are also part of a very comprehensive menu of aesthetic and health services. Zizion Group LLC is the distributor of the YES PRP Kit and owner of the PRP Life Lift™ brand. PRP has proven to be effective in clinical trials when treating tendon repair, Articular Cartilage Avulsion, Hamstring tears, Plantar Fasciitis, ACL repair, chronic wounds and soft tissue injuries. Additionally, physicians have had success when using Platelet Rich Plasma with Micro Channel Therapy and treating Active Acne and Scar Revision. To learn more about Zizion and the services they provide go to: http://www.zizion.com Contact Information: Ken Vigilia at Refresh Aesthetic and Lifestyle Medecine, 1141 E. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91205 www.refresh-la.com email info@refreshla.com . Office 818-956-1141.

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COMMUNITY Ambassador Cusia to Keynote the 2013 FPACC Bi-National Conference Los Angeles, October 31, 2013. The Federation of the Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC) presents a three-day 2013 Bi-National Conference entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lights! Camera! Business! The Pivotal Role of Entrepreneurs in Philippine-American Trade and Investmentsâ&#x20AC;? to be hosted by the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles at the Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel at 6101 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles,

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Provisional Waiver approvals give much hope The recent release March 4, 2013, the abilIMMIGRATION of statistical informaity for individuals from Q&A tion by the Department the Philippines to now of Homeland Security be granted a waiver has (DHS) on the approval increased significantly. and denial rates in the The provisional waiver provisional waiver proprogram redesigned the gram is encouraging process so that applinews for many, especations are no longer cially for those from the processed through the inBY ATTY. ALLISON Philippines. Notorious dividual US Embassies, AQUINO for its high rate of denibut instead a centralized als, individuals needing location for everyone in to process a waiver application at the US the world. Embassy in Manila would often rather not The DHS provisional waiver program bother applying. was designed to streamline the waiver apWith the implementation of the pro- plication process so that the separation of visional waiver for unlawful presence on family members is minimized. The plan

greatly benefits Immediate Relatives (IR) who are in the US, but are not eligible for adjustment of status. Individuals in this situation are primarily those who entered the US as a C-1 crewman, D-1 in transit, fiancé who did not marry the petitioning fiancé, without inspection, or someone who can no longer prove how they lawfully entered the US. The provisional waiver program is significant since IRs who are not eligible for adjustment of status may obtain permanent residency only by departing the US and processing the green card at a US Embassy overseas. The problem, however, is that most individuals who have been unlawfully present in the US become subject to a 3 or 10 year bar once they depart the US. The only way for an individual to obtain an immigrant visa and return to the US before the 3 or 10 years elapses is by being granted a waiver for the unlawful presence. To qualify for an unlawful presence waiver, an applicant must prove that he has a US citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent (not child) that would suffer extreme hardship if the applicant were not allowed to return to the US before the applicable 3 or 10 years. Under the provisional waiver program, an individual who would be subject to the 3 or 10 year bar submits the provisional waiver application while still physically in the US. The individual would travel overseas to the US Embassy only after safely knowing and receiving the approval of the provisional waiver from the DHS. The length of time the individual would be overseas for processing of the immigrant visa should therefore be just a few weeks. The provisional waiver process is available only to those who are applying for a green card under the IR category. This category includes those who are petitioned by a US citizen spouse or US citizen child, as well as a US citizen parent petitioning an unmarried child under age 21. Individuals applying for a green card based on another

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Automatic temporary restraining orders that are in effect upon commencement of divorce It is typical, if not natupothecating, concealing, BARRISTER'S ral, for Parties to a divorce or in any way disposing case to start hiding assets of any property, real or CORNER and income from each personal, whether comother as soon as divorce munity, quasi-commuis anticipated. Spouse’s nity, or separate without are thinking ahead of the the other party’s written game on how they can consent or court order; outsmart the other spouse fam code 2040(a)(2) so that they end up with 3) restraint from cashthe larger portion of the ing, borrowing against, pie. This is a common canceling, transferring, BY KENNETH REYES reaction by clients not disposing of, or chang& DARRICK TAN knowing that they are ing the beneficiaries of violating the automatic any insurance or other temporary restraining orders (ATROS) coverage, including life, health, automothat are automatically in place the moment bile, and disability held for the benefit of divorce is commenced. I thought it would the parties and their child for whom supbe important for family law litigants to be port may be orders. Fam C 2040(a)(3). aware of ATROS so they can avoid a viola- 4) restraint from creating a nonprobate tion and the consequences of such viola- transfer or modifying a nonprobate transfer tion. ATROS takes effect on the Petitioner in a manner that affects the disposition of upon filing the Petition and summons while property subject to the transfer without the it takes effect on the Respondent upon other party’s written consent or court order. service of the Petition under family Code fam c 2040(a)(4). Section 233(a) and 2040(a).. ATROS is There are exceptions to the above renot limited to divorce cases but also apply strictions. One exception is for property to legal separation actions and Nullity ac- transfers in the usual course of business or tions. ATROS stays in effect until entry of for the necessities of life. Examples would the final judgment in the case. be property transfers as part of your usual The four standard mutual restraining business operations or to pay for usual orders are 1) removing their minor children household living expenses. Another excepfrom the state without the prior written tion is payment of reasonable attorney’s consent of the other party or a court order. fees. fam c. 2040(a)(2). family code Section 2040(a)(1) 2) reA violation of restraint against property straint from transferring, encumbering, hySee REYES, page 30

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Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, P.C. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kureyeslaw@gmail.com. Visit our website at kenreyeslaw.com.

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MOTORING 2014 Honda Civic Coupe ignites opening day of 2013 SEMA Show A significantly updated 2014 Honda Civic Coupe (http://automobiles.honda.com/2014-civic/) made its world debut at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, offering a first look at new exterior styling updates to America’s best-selling1 compact car. Honda also announced that the performance-oriented Civic Si will benefit from increased power and larger wheels and tires, making both the two- and four-door varieties even more fun to drive. Honda also surprised performance enthusiasts by announcing plans to begin sales of street-oriented performance parts developed by Honda Performance Development, Inc. (HPD), Honda’s U.S.-based race engineering company, starting with a full range of performance accessories for the CR-Z sport hybrid coupe (http://automobiles.honda.com/cr-z/hpd.aspx) that go on-sale at Honda dealerships today. A power-boosting CR-Z supercharger package will follow in the spring of 2014. In the longer term, HPD engineers are also investigating other models and platforms in order to expand Honda’s street performance product line. “With the further advancement of the 2014 Civic Coupe and Si models and an exciting path forward for performance parts drawing on our racing experience we are making a statement about our commitment to the fun to drive character of the Honda brand”, said John Mendel, executive vice president auto sales for American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

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The 2014 Civic Coupe and Coupe Si Following a major refresh of Civic Sedan styling for 2013, Honda turns its attention to the Civic Coupe and Coupe Si, implementing a host of exterior design changes that include a more aggressive grille, hood, front fenders and headlight design. Additional Coupe exterior changes include new taillight lenses, sportier front and rear bumpers, new side mirrors and new wheel designs. The Civic Si Coupe benefits from the same styling enhancements as the standard Civic Coupe but adds Si-exclusive design cues, including a unique lower front bumper garnish, larger rear decklid spoiler, a distinctive front spoiler and sporty rear air diffuser. The Civic Si Sedan picks up on these same cues, and both the Si Coupe and Si Sedan get larger, 18-inch (+1 inch) wheels and tires with new wheel designs. The performance-tuned Civic Si Coupe and Si

Sedan also get a retuned exhaust system that helps boost peak output to 205 horsepower2 (+4 horsepower) and 174 lb-ft of torque3 (+4 ft-lb). More details about the full 2014 Civic lineup will be made available at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. Civics on Display On display at Honda’s SEMA showcase are a 2014 Civic Si Coupe, a 2014 Civic Coupe EX-L equipped with a Honda Genuine Accessories aero kit and 18-inch wheels, the HPD Civic Si Coupe Race Car and the HPD Civic Street Performance Concept, an aggressive street performance concept featuring many HPD racing parts that currently only are available for sanctioned race cars. For a closer look at Honda vehicles, give our kababayans Simon Sigua, Mira de Mira, and Lotta Ferraren acall at the Filipino Department 866-6300734 Call or stop by the dealership and see them in person at 6511 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood, California 90038. The family-owned Honda of Hollywood has been serving Los Angeles and the Filipino community for 45 years. This is why, service at Honda of Hollywood is incomparable and top-rated as they value people’s satisfaction first. Of course, getting Honda vehicle – which leads all other brands in quality – helps a lot.

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Mitsubishi sales nearly climb 20% in October CYPRESS, Calif. , Nov 01, 2013 – Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported October sales of 4,972, up 19.4 percent compared to October 2012. Sales of the U.S.-built Outlander Sport led the way with 2,009 units sold, an increase of 19.9 percent for the month compared to prior year sales. Sales of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander showed a year-over-year gain of more than 65 percent in October. “This marked MMNA’s best October of sales since 2010,” said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. “Sales of our Outlander and Outlander Sport Richard Samaco (left) and John Rodis, Filipino Sales, – “American’s Safest CUV Line-up” – remained very Glendale Mitsubishi strong, and we are continuing the roll-out of the all-new vember with great anticipation. Mirage will be reaching 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door sub-compact – the most dealerships in many additional markets and we will be fuel-efficient gasoline-powered, non-hybrid vehicle in dramatically increasing the television advertising for Outlander and Outlander Sport from last year.” America.” Highlights of October sales: MMNA reported 475 Mirage sales in October. Outlander Sport sales were up 19.9 percent compared Yokozawa added, “We are looking forward to No-

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Japanese automakers step on profit accelerator BY PETER BRIEGER

TOKYO, November 6, 2013 (AFP) – Japanese automakers are stepping on the profit accelerator as a weak yen, recovering US demand and the fading impact of a consumer boycott in China boost their bottom line. The sector’s buoyant half-year results underscore a firm recovery after the 2011 quake and tsunami devastated sales and production, and highlight a rebound in demand from some key markets. However a sharp decline in the yen over the past year was the key driver behind bumper profits. Toyota acknowledged the currency’s impact Wednesday as it said net profit in the six months to September soared 82.5 percent. Japan’s most valuable company also raised its annual earnings forecast. Toyota, the world’s biggest automaker, was the last of Japan’s major carmakers to publish half-year earnings after

Honda last week said its net profit soared on the weaker yen and stronger US demand. Smaller rivals Suzuki and Mitsubishi Motors also reported upbeat numbers. Nissan meanwhile said its half-year net profit rose 6.5 percent while sales rose 14.7 percent from a year earlier. However shares in Japan’s number two automaker plunged more than 10 percent Tuesday after Nissan slashed its full-year profit forecast, blaming a sluggish European market and expensive product recalls. Nissan said sales to China, which accounts for about one-quarter of its revenue, were also down in the wake of a Tokyo-Beijing territorial dispute that sparked a consumer boycott of Japanese brands. Toyota did not specifically address the issue of China, the world’s biggest vehicle market, on Wednesday. However Japanese automakers’ sales in the country

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Toyota Corolla nominated for ‘Green Car of the Year’ TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2013 – The 2014 Toyota Corolla has been elevated to “green heights.” The Green Car Journal has named the eleventhgeneration sedan a finalist for the 2014 Green Car of the Year award and one of its top 5 Green Cars for 2014. The Corolla also earned the magazine’s ‘Green Car Product of Excellence’ distinction. Finalists were selected for “their achievements in raising the bar in environmental performance.” One selection factor is the model’s availability to the mass market, giving it the potential to make a real environmental impact. “The Corolla has been the world’s most popular name plate with over 40 million sold since 1966. The Corolla’s environmental sensitivity has evolved with the market. The new 11th generation of Corolla, and the new LE Eco model in particular, offer increased levels of capability and fuel economy,” said Bob Carter, Senior Vice President, Automotive Operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The Green Car of the Year will be announced during media days at the L.A. Auto Show, Nov. 20-21, 2013. In a marketplace where innovation is always in style, Toyota is firmly focused on anticipating and elevating consumer trends. Meanwhile, Toyota Corolla is bringing fans the musical stylings of pop group AZIATIX. “Over the past few years Toyota Corolla has integrated the latest in music and pop culture for our Asian American market. The all-new Corolla continues to deliver on that commitment through our partnership with AZIATIX,” said David Chung, National Manager, Targeted Advertising and Strategy for Toyota. “With more dynamic

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Toyota says H1 net profit surges 82.5%, boosts outlook TOKYO, November 6, 2013 (AFP) – Toyota said Wednesday that its half-year net profit soared 82.5 percent while it raised its annual earnings forecast as a weak yen and improving sales in North America boosted its bottom line. The world’s biggest carmaker said it earned 1.0 trillion yen ($10.14 billion) on revenue of 12.53 trillion yen, up 14.9 percent year-onyear. The maker of the Camry sedan and Prius hybrid also raised its fiscal year to March profit forecast to 1.67 trillion yen, up from 1.48 trillion yen previously. Toyota has ramped up its bid to tap emerging markets while key US demand has also been on the upswing, helping the

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