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Obama to House: Act on immigration WASHINGTON, October 24, 2013 (AFP) – US President Barack Obama Thursday sought to capitalize on a moment of sharp Republican unpopularity by pressing his foes in Congress to pass a stalled immigration bill this year. Obama demanded action in the knowledge that the Republican Party is under pressure to improve its standing among Hispanic voters for whom immigration reform is a cherished political goal. He spoke at the White House as polls show House of Representatives Republicans, who have declined to act on a Senate immigration reform bill, are paying the heaviest price for a stalemate over a just avoided debt default and a government shutdown. “Let’s see if we can get it done this year,” Obama said in a White House speech on a plan to bring millions of illegal immigrants out of the shadows. “Let’s not wait. It doesn’t get easier to just put it off. Let’s do it now. Let’s See IMMIGRATION, page 12

President Barack Obama talks with Congressional leaders prior to the Rosa Parks statue unveiling ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2013. Pictured, from left, are: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.; Assistant Democratic House Leader James Clyburn, D-S.C.; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.; House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio; and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Earthquake creates miles-long rocky wall in Bohol MANILA, October 24, 2013 (AFP) – A deadly earthquake that struck the Philippines last week created a spectacular rocky wall that stretches for kilometers (miles) through farmlands, astounded geologists said Thursday. Dramatic pictures of the Earth-altering power of the 7.1-magnitide quake have emerged as the government worked to mend the broken central island of Bohol, ground zero of the destruction. A “ground rupture” pushed up a stretch of ground by up to three meters (10 feet), creating a wall of rock above the epicenter, Maria Isabel Abigania, a geologist at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, told AFP. See EARTHQUAKE, page 12

Manny Pacquiao and Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios held a press conference in New York City’s Chinatown to announce their upcoming Nov 23rd mega fight. Photo Credit: Chris Farina / Top Rank

President Benigno S. Aquino III visits Bohol to assess the extent of damages in the quake ravaged province. Bohol is the hardest hit province by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that struck Central Visayas Tuesday. It is also the strongest tremor that hit the province in the last 400 years. (MNS photo)

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GENERAL SANTOS, October 24, 2013 (AFP) – Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao says he is furiously training like a 20-year-old to break a losing streak and re-establish his reputation as one of the world’s best fighters. Pacquiao also said his match against American Brandon Rios in the Chinese territory of Macau next month would be “a good window” to promote boxing in China, and that he felt honored to take part in the landmark bout. “This training camp, I believe, is one of the longest preparations in my boxing career. I trained early because I want to prove that I can still fight in the top (tier) of boxing,” he told reporters late Wednesday in his home town of General Santos in the southern Philippines.

MANILA, Oct 24 (Mabuhay) – The Bureau of Internal Revenue on Thursday filed a P190.14-million tax evasion complaint against the brothers of Senator Juan Ponce Enrile’s former chief-of-staff Jessica Lucila “Gigi” Reyes. MGNP Inc President Neal Jose Gonzales and Treasurer Patrick Jean Gonzales allegedly willfully attempted to evade filing income tax and value added tax for the years 2009, 2011 and 2012. BIR Commissioner Kim Henares was quoted as saying in a televised report that MGNP Inc., the Gonzales brothers’ own company, was able to buy a property at the

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Napoles lawyer: Senate can’t offer immunity from plunder MANILA, Oct 24 (Mabuhay) – The camp of alleged pork barrel scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles on Thursday junked the possibility of accepting any offer of immunity from the Senate, saying the chamber cannot legally do this. Lawyer Lorna Kapunan, Napoles’ counsel, said an immunity offer can only come from a court and not a legislative body. “Only the Sandiganbayan can give immunity from plunder,” Kapunan said in phone interview. “Immunity from plunder charges can only be given by a court based on appreciation of evidence.” She added that the Senate cannot even recommend immunity from criminal prosecution for a witness in its investigations in aid of legislation, owing to the principle of separation of power among co-equal branches. On Wednesday, Senator Sergio Osmeña raised the

possibility of offering immunity from suit to Napoles to encourage her to spill the beans on alleged pork barrel scam where several current and former lawmakers are implicated. Napoles is currently facing complaints before the Office of the Ombudsman for allegedly engineering a scam to funnel pork barrel funds to bogus non-government organizations. She is currently detained in Laguna over a separate serious illegal detention case. Under Republic Act 6981, a witness in a Senate inquiry may be admitted to the witness protection program upon the recommendation of the legislative committee which needs his or her testimony. The recommendation needs to be approved by the Senate President. The same law states that a witness can turn into a state witness and be given immunity from suit, upon approval by the Department of Justice, if he or she is not the most

guilty and if his or her testimony is of “absolute necessity.” In a separate phone interview, Senator Teofisto Guingona III maintained that the Senate can recommend immunity for its witnesses, subject to court approval. Guingona, who chairs the Senate blue ribbon committee investigating the alleged scam, said that he wants to hear Napoles’ testimony first before considering whether or not to give her immunity. “We have to see the quality of her answers to the questions. Right now, masyado pang speculative. I’d like to be able to judge that when I actually see her demeanor. Then is only then can I determine whether I would like to recommend or not,” the senator said. Napoles has been summoned to the Senate inquiry on the pork barrel scam on November 7, where she is expected to face the whistleblowers who linked her to the supposed anomaly. (MNS)

BIR probes lawmakers involved in PDAF scam MANILA, Oct 24 (Mabuhay) – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is investigating the lawmakers and other personalities implicated in the alleged misuse of pork barrel funds, Commissioner Kim Henares said Thursday. Interviewed by reporters, Henares said the BIR is taking its cue from the Commission on Audit (COA) report that bared the supposed anomaly where billions of pesos in public funds ended up in the pockets of several individuals through kickbacks. Asked if the bureau is investigating the lawmakers and private individuals who allegedly benefitted in the scam, Henares said: “Yes, because there was an allegation in the COA (report).” Henares did not identify the lawmakers, but a plunder and malversation complaint filed with the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam has Senators Juan Ponce Enrile, Jinggoy Estrada and Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. as among the respondents along with alleged scam mastermind Janet Lim-Napoles.

Also included in the plunder complaint are incumbent Masbate governor Rizalina Seachon-Lanete, a former lawmaker, and former APEC party-list Rep. Edgar Valdez. The BIR has already filed a P61-million tax evasion complaint against Napoles and her husband Jaime for their alleged “willful attempt” to evade paying taxes for the 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Not limited to Napoles Henares said their investigation is not limited to the controversy linked to Napoles, who is currently detained over a serious illegal detention case involving the pork barrel scam’s whistleblower. “Tuloy tuloy yung imbestigasyon na nangyayari. Hindi naman kami limited lang sa Napoles, she is just one part of the investigation on PDAF (Priority Development Assistance Fund),” the BIR chief said. She said they are using the COA report as guide in their investigation. “Were following the COA report with the Department of Justice and Ombudsman as (a) building

block to support (the investigation).” Obstacle Henares did not provide other details of the investigation other than their lack of authority to look into bank accounts is hampering it. “BIR is hampered by one obstacle, we cannot look into bank accounts but if we could look into bank accounts madali lang yan,” she said. “The bank account will only come in when the Ombudsman files their case and they present those bank accounts and we can pick up and add it to our case,” Henares added. She said in corruption cases, those involved do not usually issue checks, making it difficult for the BIR to follow money trail. She also said that the investigation has no timetable. “Hindi ko alam kung gaano nyo (kaalam) ang proseso ng pagiimbestiga matagal. Hindi naman po yan ganun kadali.”

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“This time my preparation is more serious, more focused. My mind is like when I was 20 years old.” A former champion in an unprecedented eight weight divisions, Pacquiao, who turns 35 in December, is seeking to come back from two consecutive defeats which have led supporters to question if he should hang up his gloves. He lost a controversial split decision to American Timothy Bradley in June last year, then suffered a sixth-round knockout to Mexican arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez six months later. Pacquiao said he had come to terms with

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Waiver of joint petition to remove conditional permanent residency on a marriage entered less than two years \The Immigration Extreme hardship would BARRISTER'S Marriage Fraud Amendresult if such alien is rements of 1986 (IMFA) moved 2) The qualifying CORNER requires an alien obtainmarriage was entered in ing a green card through good faith by the alien a marriage less than two spouse, but … has been years old to come back terminated (divorce), at the end of that two and the alien was not at years with the petitionfault in failing to timely ing spouse and show file the joint petition and that they are still married attend the interview; or or, if the marriage was 3) The qualifying marBY KENNETH REYES terminated, to show that riage was entered into in & DARRICK TAN the marriage was entered good faith by the alien in good faith before the spouse and during the USCIS will issue them a permanent (un- marriage the alien spouse or child was conditional) greencard. battered by or was the subject of extreme Any alien who obtains a green card cruelty perpetrated by the US citizen parent through a spousal petition by virtue of a or permanent resident spouse or parent and marriage entered less than twenty four the alien was not at fault in failing to file months before the status is obtained will the joint petition and attend the interview. only receive a conditional green card under INA §216©(4); 8 CFR 216.5 INA §216(d). To remove this condition, If you have a conditional green card both spouses must file a form I-751 with and your are having difficulty obtaining the USCIS within 90 day period preced- cooperation from your US citizen spouse ing the expiration of the conditional green in signing a joint petition to remove this card along with other supporting docu- conditional green card, you should consult ments showing the marriage was entered an attorney to assist you in planning for and in good faith. obtaining a waiver. However, sometimes alien spouses Please note that this article is not legal are not able to file this Joint Petition to advice and is not intended as legal advice. remove the condition on their green card The article is intended to provide only because the couple got divorced or are in general, non-specific legal information. the process of filing a divorce and is having This article is not intended to cover all the difficulties getting the cooperation of the issues related to the topic discussed. The US citizen spouse. When the alien spouse specific facts that apply to your matter may falls into this situation, it is still possible make the outcome different than would be for them to obtain their permanent green anticipated by you. This article does create card by filing a waiver. The waiver must any attorney client relationship between be based on one of the following reasons 1) you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U.

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PHL tourism target a hard ask: Industry officials MANILA, October 22, 2013 (AFP) – The Philippines will have a tough time getting 10 million tourists each year by 2016 amid bad roads and unexpected setbacks, industry officials said Tuesday. To reach the ambitious target, double the five million visitors expected this year, arrivals would have to grow by 26 percent per year from 2014, former tourism secretary Narzalina Lim said at an annual Philippine business conference.

The country only managed a growth in arrivals of about 11 percent yearly since 2010, and is now about 16 percent behind its full-year 2013 target, said Lim. Domingo Enerio, chief executive of the government’s Tourism Promotions Board, agreed his task was a tough one, but added: “We still sincerely believe that we can do it.” The government hopes tourism will create seven million jobs and contribute 12 percent of economic output.

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Aquino sees press as guardian of democracy, nation builder MANILA, Oct 23 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno S. Aquino III said he expects the media to continue protecting democracy and become part of nation building. In a message during the Annual Presidential Forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP), the President asked the media to continue pursuing its journalistic ideals. He said the government, media, and private citizens have a never-ending task of protecting and advancing Philippine democracy. In the midst of so many issues that affects the country today, the President said he expects journalist to be able to separate important issues from the frivolous, the spin from the facts, and the lies from the truth. “I am confident that you will pursue the type of journalism that those who came before us has fought for and at times died for. The type of journalism that builds nations,” he said in his message during the FOCAP forum at The Manila Hotel. He likewise encouraged the press to continue reporting what is important to the public just as he continue his

The industry now accounts for three million workers and seven percent of economic output, Lim said, citing government data. Cesar Cruz, president of the Philippine Tour Operators Association, outlined the challenges. “We still have to address the road congestion, or the lack of reliable transportation... in most out-of-town destinations,” he told the forum. “Security and safety need to be improved... There are so many things that need to be done,” he said.

endless pursuit of giving Filipinos the government they deserve. The President expects the media to become the bearers of truth that the people deserve. The President also highlights the significance of Wednesday’s FOCAP forum, which he said is a way to further strengthen the relationship between the government and media. Through such forum, he said he and his Cabinet could gain greater feel of the pulse of the people and give rise to balanced, informed reporting that works for the public’s interest. FOCAP, which consists of international agencies, publications, radio and television networks, is one of the country’s most prestigious media organizations. It was founded in 1974 to safeguard press freedom during martial law years under former president Ferdinand Marcos. The presidential forum is an annual event of FOCAP where the President discusses key policies, answer questions on foreign affairs, politics, economy and other social issues. (MNS)

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MANILA, Oct 24(Mabuhay) – A concentrated effort by local and foreign businessmen convinced Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada to apologize to the Hong Kong government for the August 2010 Manila hostage crisis, his vice-mayor said Thursday. Vice-Mayor Isko Moreno said Estrada’s decision is a local government initiative and did not have the go-ahead of Malacañang. Estrada was not the mayor of Manila when the hostage crisis happened.He wanted to close that chapter in history. This is also one of the steps to bring back tourists,” Moreno said, noting that group tours to Manila have been disallowed by the Hong Kong government. Moreno said businessmen from Binondo, Manila, mainland China and Hong Kong reached out to the Manila city government about issuing the apology. “It was a concerted effort. Mayor Erap listened and he wanted to just be humble for the good of the people of Manila,” he said. “Kami po ni Pangulong-Mayor Erap ay nag-usap at humingi po siya ng awtoridad sa konseho ng Maynila kaya po nung nakaraang Martes nagkaroon kami ng special session at binigyan po namin through a resolution authorizing the mayor to extend an apology to the Hong Kong government as a local government unit,” he added. President Benigno Aquino III earlier reiterated he will not apologize to the Hong Kong government for the August 2010 hostage crisis that led to the death of eight Hong Kong tourists.

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California pre-nuptial agreement – You just can’t bring it up on the eve of your wedding The invitations had all gone out. The reception is going to be grand. Dozens of friends and family are flying in. The wedding is going to rival that of the Prince and Princess of England. But there was just one more thing. “ Honey, tomorrow is our big day..and in honor of that, my lawyer just drafted up

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Renowned Fil-Am pianist Rudolf Golez to hold ‘piano tour’ in Los Angeles, Rancho Mirage Internationally acclaimed Filipino virtuoso pianist Rudolf Golez will hoeld an “an exciting evening of dazzling music” at Helene Galen Performing Ats Center at Rancho Mirage High School in Rancho Mirage, California on November 16. A few days later, on November 24, Golez will also perform in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, more popularly known as LACMA, at the Leo S. Ging Theater, Edmund D. Edelman Stage. Presented in association with the DreamAge Group, the Rancho Mirage show show entitled “Piano Portraits” will also see the special participation of the award-winning Lions’ Pride Chamber Singers from Cathedral City High School who will also perform with Golez. The November 16 show in Rancho Mirage (31001 Rattler Rd., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270) will begin at 7 p.m.

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crowd with an unforgettable “Teleserye Medley”. Then Mitoy tackled the Freddie Aguilar classic, Anak, with the visceral dramatic intensity and range of a screaming metal tenor. His sure swagger completes his on-stage character: a true largerthan-life Pinoy rock star for the times. Fans haven’t recovered from being bowled over by the showstopping performances when the most awaited love team of Sir Chief and Maya – Richard and Jodi – raised the shriek decibel levels even several notches higher with their solo and duets. For New York/New Jersey and San Francisco Bay Area Be Careful With My Heart fans who had prayed for the onscreen couple to grace their shores, Richard and Jodi’s participation in One Kapamilya Go was the answer. Their numbers were sugar-coated confections, but they were precisely what the doctor ordered for the lovesick and romantic at heart. As the audiences feasted on the sound and visual buffet – vocal fireworks with a spectrum of lights and vibrant videos on colossal screens – they were served with a world-class entrée: a Filipina voice that has brought the country honor and distinction in the international arena. Enter Lea Salonga – she with the luminous aura and vocal purity of a Greek Muse. Unerring in her musical story-telling, she had everyone’s undivided attention, taking all to a rewind journey that included her much applauded renditions of Sana Maulit Muli, a medley of her signature Broadway hits and the nostalgic holiday hymn, Pasko Na, Sinta Ko. Lea’s last solo was a perfect segue to the finale number with the entire cast who sang an appropriate medley of Filipino Christmas songs, bringing the entire crowd to its feet, as they are taken to a sentimental journey back home to the Philippines. And when the last note was sung, they remained on their feet, applauding with joy and pride over the Filipino entertainment event history that they witnessed.

ABAOC recognizes Asian-American business achievers are among America’s 25 Orange County’s deAROUND most conservative. mographics has been Orange County is also TOWN characterized by diverhome to one of the most sity making it one of the durable nonprofit organimost interesting places zation that has been sucto live and one of the cessful in harnessing its most challenging to test diversity for Asian Ameriones mettle in terms of cans who were successful business entrepreneurin hurdling challenges in ship. The more than 3 various economic condimillion people comprising tions. its population mix makes The Asian Business BY RAY ANDRES it the third most populous Association of Orange county in California, beCounty (ABAOC) was hind Los Angeles County founded in 1992 to “meet the growing and Orange County. In the whole of the U.S, in 2009, Orange needs of Asian businesses in Orange County holds the honor of being sixth over- County and provide Asian Americans the all in terms of population. In terms of area, opportunity to access economic advancethe county which comprises 34 cities is the ment through networking, education and smallest in California. Its shoreline is long, community representation.” Even after Orange County went bankroughly 40 miles and its home to world rupt in 1994, the largest American County class tourism magnets called Disneyland to have suffered the misfortune, ABAOC and Knott’s Berry Farm. thrived as a nonprofit organization and Orange County is also affluent and poSee ANDRES, page 21 litically conservative and three of its cities

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Top leftmost photo on the right shows Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Veda with Mr. Robert Tidwell as Gen. Douglas MacArthur at the ribboncutting ceremony launching the exhibit commemorating the 69th Anniversary of the Leyte Landing. Other photos show Filipino veterans and community members as they view the exhibit of World War II memorabilia and photos courtesy of Mr. Gil Mislang of the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society

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ENTERTAINMENT Maricar Reyes hopes to try hosting, comedy Actress Maricar Reyes would like to venture into hosting and comedy. “I’d like to try hosting. Or maybe, comedy! Pwede akong maging best friend ni Pokwang sa pelikula,” Reyes said. Although known for her reserved personality, Reyes clarified that she also

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Chef Bernard Guillas shares his past and present experience of Hansik (Korean Food). Chef Bernard Guillas also shares his knowledge and experience of applying French techniques with traditional Korean ingredients. This technique is also demonstrated with his creation of Korean and French fusion appetizers. These appetizers will be available to sample after the Discussion and Q&A Forum.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., October 17, 2013 – Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (“aT“) announced held its “K-Food Fair,” a brand-new trade show in combination of Korean foods and business consultations last October 22-23 at the Hyatt Regency-LA Downtown Hotel (a.k.a The L.A. Hotel Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90071). The 2-day event opened with a media conference for general information regarding Korean Foods and its industry. It was followed by a panel focused on

sharing the knowledge and experience of Korean foods, which was led by two popular chefs, Mr. Bernard Guillas and Ms. Cathlyn Choi. The awardwinning Chef Guillas demonstrated his creation of Korean and French fusion desserts. As part of the conference, “aT” provided Korean fermented foods and organic products to all attending media correspondents on the opening day of the 2013 Korean Food Fair. The event proceeded with the holding of the “B2B” consultations between buyers from U.S., Canada, and South America and food companies from Korea. The Fair was designed to provide current and prospective Korean well-being food consumers with an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and connections to strengthen Korean food exportation. The 2013 Korean Food Fairs in Shanghai, China and Hanoi, Vietnam, were successful in expanding Korean fermented and organic food industry towards the international market. With the remarkable growth of Korean food consumption, the demand for Korean fermented foods and organic foods in the international market is increasing steadily as well as the need for food and agricultural industry exportation platform. About Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (“aT”) “aT” has been founded as Agriculture & Fishery Development Corporation (AFDC) to reduce the gap between the agricultural and manufacturing industry

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COMMUNITY Fil-Am bands to play in Tribute Two The Beatles Nov. 24 Several bands, most of which are composed of Filipino-American rock artists, will play Beatles songs on November 24 during the Tribute Two The Beatles event at Josephine’s Bistro Restaurant in Cerritos, California. Organizers said performing bands will include RockingChair Band, No Dice Classic Rock, the so-called “Beatles of Pinas” the Rubbersounds, the “young Beatles” the Shave Fish, The Deltas and the Bits n Pieces of the old Manila music circuit. Other bands slated to play are local talents the Pasadena Klassics, Housewines

Blues Band, Cocobola Club, Horse Exchange and Nervous Gender Project, some players of whom belonged to the biggest rock bands in the U.S. The bands will perform beginning at 4 p.m. in what is deemed to be the biggest rock jams of the year to hit Southern California. It was the Rocking Chair Band, who became a byword in the Fil-Am community after the First Battle of the Filipino Bands in 1994 in Cabrillo Beach, and who produced the First Fil-Am Tribute to The Beatles Concert in Los Angeles,

according to Rommel Torres, one of the event organizers. Torres said the featured bands, guest musicians and other entertainers will all pay tribute to the greatest rock band on earth the Beatles, and will play only Beatles song cover.

Torres said the first First Fil-Am Tribute to the Beatles was held last January 13, also in Josephine’s Bistro. “It was a blast,” Torres said, “and most musicians in Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas , etc... came to gather and see the show and meet with other musicians.”

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Star power times five in ‘Teleserye Bida’ V ENTERTAINMENT and Bayona Productions are excited to present “Teleserye Bida” on November 2, 2013 at the Centinela Valley Center for the Arts in Lawndale, CA. The concert features five of the Philippines’ hottest male actors and screen idols – Enchong Dee, Gerald Anderson, Rayver Cruz, Xian Lim, and Enrique Gil – with comedian John Lapus. These five male artists are known collectively as Teleserye Bida, because they star in the top-rating telenovellas GERALD ANDERSON that are avidly followed by the Filipino community around the world Garcia. He is rothrough The Filipino Channel (TFC). All mantically linked are managed by Star Magic, the home- to actress Maja Salbased talent agency of ABS-CBN, the vador. Philippines’ No. 1 TV network, whose Enchong Dee, a shows are seen by Filipinos around the former Asian Games world through TFC. swimmer, started Gerald Anderson grew up in San An- as a commercial tonio, TX and Subic Bay, Philippines. He model. He landed shot to fame through the Philippine reality his first major TV television show “Pinoy Big Brother: Teen role in “Katorse” in Edition.” He currently plays Miguel, the 2009, then won troubled son of Zenaida (Dawn Zulueta) acting plaudits in in ABS-CBN’s top-rating telenovella “Bu- the film Sa ‘yo Lakas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin.” mang in 2010, pavGerald earned raves for his role as a hit- ing the way for bigman in the Erik Matti film On the Job. No ger roles: Maria del less than movie industry bible Variety sin- Barrio in 2011, The gled him out (along with Joel Torre, who Reunion in 2012, plays Tatang, his mentor and fellow hit- and Four Sisters and

man), for his performance. Incidentally, Variety also reported that On the Job, which screened to critical acclaim in the U.S. and Canada recently, has now been optioned for a U.S. remake by Universal Pictures. Gerald also starred in the indie action film El Brujo alongside Jake Cuenca and Bangs

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Ruffa: Up to now, Yilmaz has not apologized Television host Ruffa Gutierrez revealed that up to now, her former husband, Turkish businessman Yilmaz Bektas, does not think that he did anything wrong which led to their separation. Gutierrez was asked if Bektas has ever apologized to her after what happened to their relationship. “Up to know, he thinks na wala siyang nagawang kasalanan. He thinks it’s normal,” she briefly said. According to Gutierrez, she decided to leave their home back then because she would have ended up dead if she had not left. “If hindi ako umalis, mamamatay naman ako. When you’re abused physically, it changes things. Sabi ko ganito na lang ba habangbuhay? Sabi ko I’m still young, maganda pa naman ako. Kung ganito na talaga ang love, parang ang sakit naman,” she said. The former beauty queen said she also thought of her children when she left her former husband. “Kailangan bago ko isipin ang mga anak ko, kailangan isipin ko muna ang sarili ko. I left Instanbul, pero kung hindi naman ako healthy or physically capable of taking care of my kids, hindi rin magiging

and while in school started modeling, and then acting. Xian landed his first major role in “Katorse” in 2009, then his first lead role in the top-rating TV romcom “My Binondo Girl” in 2011, opposite Kim Chiu (now his girlfriend). He co-starred in The Reunion, and “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and has several major endorsements under his belt. Xian has released a solo album, sung in the soundtrack of “Ina Kapatid Anak,” and is active in philantrophy, playing charity basketball games and concerts, and spearheading relief operations for disaster victims with Kim Chiu. Gerald Anderson, Enchong Dee and Xian Lim are just three of the hottest and most talented young Filipino actors gathered for one special concert on November 2: “Teleserye Bida.” For tickets, contact V Entertainment at (818) 458-9258 or visit www.ventertainment.biz; or GF Bayona Productions at (562) 964-3434 or visit www.gfbayona. com. Centinela Valley Center for the Arts is located at 14901 South Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260 (near LAX). Presenting Sponsors are O Skin Care, Island Pacific Supermarket, Colina Salon, TRL Insurance, PNB Remittance, Asian Journal, and Balita Media Inc.

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magaganda ang future nila. I left them there kasi sabi ko paano naman sila uuwi kung hindi muna ako makaalis muna,” she explained. It was in 2007 when Gutierrez admitted that she and Bektas have Ruffa Gutierrez parted ways. However, it was only in January 2011 that their marriage was declared null and void under the ground of psychological incapacity. Asked how this affected her children, Gutierrez said: “Communication is key in every relationship. In this day and age, siguro marami ring hiwalay sa mga magulang but their children excel. It’s all about expressing yourself to your children, making them understand kung bakit kayo naghiwalay ng partner mo.” Aside from the nullification of marriage, the custody of their two daughters, Lorin and Venice, was also awarded to Gutierrez, while Bektas was granted visitation rights here in the Philippines. (MNS)

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Actor Luis Manzano has confirmed that he and actress Jennylyn Mercado have ended their relationship. Manzano said he and Mercado had an amicable split. Manzano also stressed that there is no third party involved in the breakup. “To some degree, I’m speaking on Jen’s behalf already, sa lahat ng naglalabasang isyu, sa lahat ng mga pangalang lumalabas, Jen and I know the truth kung bakit kami nagkahiwalay,” Manzano said. “Ako nao-offend ako kasi ang daming nali-link sa akin, hinihintay ko lang sana na malink sa akin si Kate Beckinsale. Please naman, pang-Hollywood itong mukha ko,” Manzano joked.

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The famous 1-Pink class picture of SPCP High School Batch of 1979 where Nancy Solomon-Trinidad serves as Vice-President.

These are the CA-USA core group that put together the SPCP High School Batch of 1979 reunion that was held at the Courtyard by Marriott - Cypress, CA on October 12, 2013. Sitting from left: Marissa Colmenar, Rowena Arichea-Valdellon, Dr. Melanie Sarino, Linda Serrano, Nancy Solomon-Trinidad, Cecilia Moscardo

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"Proud To be Paulinians" From Left: Noel Valdellon, husband of Rowena Arichea-Valdellon, attended SPCP Kindergarten, Angeli Maranan-Cho, attended SPCP from Kindergarten to 3rd Year, Jiggs Silva-Madlangbayan, attended SPCP from 1st Year H.S. to 3rd Year H.S., Inez Ria Alcantara-Esparago, attended SPCP from 1st Year H.S. to 3rd Year H.S., Greg Balinghasay, husband of Rosario "Cherry" De Leon-Balighasay, attended SPCP Kindergarten and Pastry Chef Ryan Jaranilla, attended SPC Kindergarten in IloIlo.

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It's our 34th SPCP H.S. Batch of 1979 CaliforniaUSA grand reunion, after 34 years..330 H.S. graduates, 220 signed up in Facebook, This is Here We Are Now.

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PHL shows tourism potential at Imex America 2013 By: Manny Ilagan

Group presentations. One-on-one client meetings. Partnership building. Marketing thrusts and promotions. These are activities that boosted the strong presence of the Philippines at the recent IMEX America 2013 held October 15 – 17 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas Nevada. America’s worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events and the largest trade show for the industry in the USA, IMEX America provided the Philippines the perfect venue to showcase the country’s excellent potential not only as a travel destination, but also for marketing, meetings and trade conventions. The Philippine delegation composed of members of the Philippine Department of Tourism-Los Angeles, the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board along with representatives from the private sector effectively promoted the Philippines as one the fastest growing economies in Asia today and is becoming a well-established center for world conventions, exhibitions and events. This in addition to the country being one of the world’s prime tourist destinations. Tourism Director Mary Ann CuevasLim of DOT-Los Angeles and Stanie Soriano, Officer in Charge of Philippine Tourism Board’s M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions/Events) Unit headed the Philippine delegation. They led the group in aggressively promoting the Philippine through various group presentations, one-on-one meetings, networking activities, and dissemination of information with and among convention attendees, corporate and agency representatives and other exhibitors from the U.S. and around the world. They also provided free information and guide to business and travel events to meeting planners and organizers. Also part of the delegation was Peter Patawaran from the Office of Chief of Operations of TIEZA (Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority). Members of the Philippine delegation successfully connected with thousands of buyers and decision makers during the three-day event that played host to a total of 2,694 exhibitors from around the globe. IMEX Group Chairman Ray Bloom reported that the three-day trade show at the Las Vegas Sands Expo made a record 50,000 individual appointments in addition to 9,500 buyers that took part in group appointments. A 15-minute video presentation highlighted the country’s bright potential for investments and a well-established center of commerce in Asia. The country just recently got two investment grade ratings in a span of two months from Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poor’s. Early this month, the World Bank upgraded its economic growth forecast for the Philippines for this year, seeing nearly 7 percent growth over the next two years. The International Monetary Fund (IMF), meanwhile in September said Philippine economy would continue to grow faster than its potential output. New investments and infrastructure projects being injected into the economy further boost the country’s growth momentum. Upcoming infrastructure and development projects include the building of more 5-star hotels, convention and meeting centers as well as luxury shopping, entertainment and gaming complexes to boost the Philippines’ credential as a meetings powerhouse in the Asian region. The many FUN activities and destinations in the Philippines were also highlighted. Bannering the country’s “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” slogan, the Philippine

Tourism Director Mary Ann Cuevas-Lim (9th from right, top photo) of DOT-Los Angeles and Stanie Soriano, Officer in Charge of Philippine Tourism Board’s M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions/Events) Unit (below photo) headed the Philippine delegation. They led the group in aggressively promoting the Philippine through various group presentations, one-on-one meetings, networking activities, and dissemination of information with and among convention attendees, corporate and agency representatives and other exhibitors from the U.S. and around the world.

booth headlined Boracay and Palawan, the country’s consistent tourist drawers. Partnering with the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board in their successful participation in the threeday IMEX AMERICA convention were representatives from the private sector, that include: Paolo Bautista (Dusit Thani Ma-

nila Hotel), Cristy Carreon (Marriott Hotel Manila); Georgette Gabionza (Nandana Boracay); Carla Marie F. Mariano (Blue Horizons Travel and Tours, Inc.); Alberto V. Santos, Jr. (Rajah Travel Corporation); Ma. Lourdes T. Banzon (Sharp Travel Service); Kristine Shroff (Shroff Travel); Leny Ardiente (TravelExperts, Inc.) and Marivic

Marquez (SMX Convention Center). Tourism has been identified as a major economic driver that spur job creation and revenue generation in the Philippines. IMEX America afforded the Philippine tourism industry a convenient way to raise global awareness about the country in a more positive way.

SF fashion show featured upcoming Pinay designers A fashion show called “Night of Lights” was held recently at the Kunst Stoff Arts Center in San Francisco, created by 20-year old fashion designers Shaina Jay Alcaraz and Nicole Bonifacio of Jay-Gallo Productions. To showcase their designs while pursuing their fashion design careers at the Fashion Institute of Design in San Francisco, both Shaina Jay and Nicole collaborated in creating their company, Jay-Gallo Productions, whose aim is to “enhance the fashion show experience towards a performing arts aspect rather than the traditional runway.” “Night of Lights” was based on the Hindu festival called “Divali” where the place was decorated with lights and candles, accentuated with red and gold drapes.

The intimate atmosphere and setting during the event also showcased three other designers: Demetria Tarkington, Nora Jane and Jacqueline Grace Designs. Live musical entertainment and a variety of dancers performed while models paraded the fashion collection of each designer. Among those who sang were: Jam Zumel, Leon Cruz, Jeremy Landicho and Marissa Palustra, who sang her original song called “Wait For You.” The various dances performed on the other hand, included a fusion of different genres such as: contemporary, hip hop and breakdancing. Plans are now underway for JayGallo Productions’ much bigger show early next year. According to Shaina and Nicole, they will call this their presentation for “Spring Collections 2014.” For

Jay Gallo Productions co-owners Nicole Bonifacio (left) and Shaina Alcaraz.

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2014 Mitsubishi Mirage at-a-glance Making a triumphant front seat-mounted sidereturn to the North impact air bags, dual sideAmerican marketplace, impact curtain air bags, the all-new 2014 Mitand a subishi Mirage 5-door driver’s knee air bag; sub-compact is practiTire Pressure Monitoring cal and efficiently sized System (TPMS); 4-wheel for urban driving, while anti-lock brakes (ABS) providing spacious acwith Electronic Brake-force commodations for 5 pasDistribution (EBD); and sengers. Moreover, the Richard Samaco, Filipino Brake Assist. Hill Start Asnew Mirages the most Sales of Glendale Mitsubishi sist (HSA) is also standard fuel-efficient non-hybrid on all continuously-variable gasoline vehicle available in America. transmission-equipped (CVT) models. With an EPA fuel economy rating of Active Stability Control (ASC) with 40 mpg combined/37 mpg city/44 mpg Traction Control Logic (TCL) is also highway (CVT-equipped model; EPA fuel included on all models. The ASC/TCL economy rating of 37 mpg combined/34 helps stabilize the vehicle when it detects mpg city/42 mpg highway for the 5-speed skidding and/or when the system detects a manual transmission model), the all-new loss of traction on slippery road surfaces. Mirage is an affordable and stylish hatchMitsubishi Motors engineers have back with best-in-class fuel efficiency. fortified the all-new Mirage 5-door with And with a low starting MSRP of only an additional level of driver and passenger $12,995, the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi protection (the Mirage has seating for 5) Mirage delivers hybrid-like fuel economy in the event of a collision by incorporating without the additional cost and complex- the most advanced form of Mitsubishi’s ity of a hybrid – while offering a long list Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution of no-cost standard amenities. (RISE) impact-absorbing safety cell Among these features are tilt steer- technology ever. ing; automatic climate control; power The patented RISE system utilizes a windows with driver’s side auto-up/ body structure with an impact energydown; power side mirrors; body-colored absorbing front end along with an abunside mirrors, door handles and tailgate dant use of high tensile steel in key areas handle; a convenient 60/40 split folding throughout the platform. rear seat; keyless entry with panic alarm; Furthermore, the stylish exterior of the variable intermittent wipers; a sporty rear all-new 2014 Mirage was penned using spoiler and a dynamic sounding 4 speaker computer-aided design (CAD) software 140-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 with USB/ to maximize the 5-door’s aerodynamic efiPod input. ficiency for a low 0.28 coefficient of drag. Standard safety features included at no This advanced design/emphasis on cost on this fuel-sipping 5-door subcom- aerodynamic efficiency is clearly exhibpact consist of a comprehensive seven (7) ited in the carefully sculpted corners of air bag Supplemental Restraint System the rear bumper and the way the hood (SRS) including dual front air bags, dual gently flows into the A-pillars.

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Honda to debut new convertible sportscar concept at Tokyo motor show (Relaxnews) – The S660 Concept combines mid-engine thrills and spills with an environmental conscience and could be heading for production before 2015. The S660 has the haunches and sharp angles of a serious roadster, but is powered by a 660cc motorcycle engine. However, to make sure it isn’t left standing at the traffic lights or passed on the finishing line, the small powerplant is force-fed via a turbocharger so that it can deliver 64bhp. OK, that’s a mere 10 percent of the current Dodge Viper’s 640bhp output and a smidgen over 7 percent of what a McLaren P1 can offer, but this car will be considerably lighter (it tips the scales at around the 850kg mark) and considerably less expensive to buy or maintain. And making sure that the car is always at optimum revs, it uses a CVT gearbox all of which means that it should be fun to drive at any speed. And, if the car comes to Europe – for the moment it is only guaranteed to launch in Japan – it will do so with a bigger, 1-liter turbocharged engine and therefore even more power. The reason for Honda’s preference for a motorbike engine in its native Japan is down to keijidosha, which roughly translated means ‘Light Automobile’ and is a class of vehicle that complies with the country’s strictest tax, insurance, size and power put regulations. Owners of cars that meet these criteria benefit from lower vehicle taxes and insurance premiums and in the 1990s inspired a spate of motorbike-engine-powered twodoor, two-seat cult micro sports cars, such as the Honda Beat and Suzuki Cappuccino, which have since become collectors’ items

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Tesla cars are going Android (Relaxnews) – The company is often seen as the Apple of car makers so Elon Musk’s decision to update the current flagship Model S with a Google Chrome web browser and Android emulating OS could surprise some. The company’s CEO made the announcement at a special Tesla event Tesla Model S 17-inch touch screen in Munich, Germany this week, but pointed out that the changes will not happen overnight. So, from late next year Tesla customers will be able to access the internet in-car via Google’s Chrome, and the informatics platform will be fully Androidcompatible – it currently runs a version of Linux that can support modified Android and iOS apps – meaning that it will be easy for developers to write Tesla-specific apps or to port existing Android apps to run on the car’s software systems. As well as being the pure electric vehicle with the longest range on a single battery charge currently in production, the Tesla Model S also has the largest touchscreen interface of any road car. The 17-inch system not only offers an online connection and access to the vehicle’s navigation system, but also replaces many of the analogue switches and dials – for features such as air conditioning – that litter most vehicle cabins. However creating something that takes full advantage of a display more than twice the size of the average tablet could take some doing on the part of Android app developers – Apple CEO Tim Cook has described most tablet apps on Google Play as simply stretched smartphone apps. At the Munich event, Musk also stressed that Germany is the company’s top European focus (Musk wants to sell more Teslas in Germany than he has in the US) and the country’s first six supercharger locations will be officially revealed on Thursday. He also revealed that the Model S will be getting a retro-fitted power upgrade so that it can keep up with other cars on the speed limitless Autobahn and that by the end of 2014 there will be 30-40 supercharging stations up and running.

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ROOM FOR RENT: Size 22x23 ft. single occupant only, w/ bathroom, plus deposit furnished, utilities incld. except A/C/Heater. Melrose/Western 323-868-8333.

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The all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible The newest top-down Ultimate Driving MachineTM is distinguished by advanced soundproofing with its “noise-absorbing” headliner, ensuring quietness and passenger comfort under all weather conditions – even in winter. The interior roof is fully lined and features integrated Tiempo and Ronald Rodillas, Filipino Sales of Paci c lights that add to the Eduardo BMW. ambience expected of In addition to the standard model, two a premium sport coupe. When the top is specially equipped lines and M Sport are down and stored in the trunk, the standard available in the US. The Sport Line and load and unload assistance function moves Luxury Line versions can be selected to the folded roof and the trunklid upwards personalize the new convertible with speto provide ample storage space and easy cial interior and exterior accents. The fine access. Even large and bulky items, like materials and meticulous craftsmanship luggage or golf clubs, can be conveniently underline the premium ambience of the stowed when the top is down. The soundBMW 4 Series Convertible. absorbing headliner also reduces wind BMW ConnectedDrive. noise by up to 2 dB in comparison to its The new BMW 4 Series Convertible uses predecessor. a combination of driver assistance systems The interior of the BMW Series 4 Conand mobility services (available as standard vertible presents a stylish fusion of sporty or optional under the BMW ConnectedDrive allure, elegance and exclusivity. All of the banner) to increase safety, comfort and concontrols are arranged ergonomically around venience of access to infotainment features. the driver to provide optimum access to all functions. The doors are designed so that Among the optional highlights are a new all the lines converge towards the rear, generation of BMW Navigation System, and bright color combinations featuring which offers extra capability, sharper grapha two-tone effect for the door and side ics and 3D elements for the map display, the panels, in combination with the hardtop full-color BMW Head-Up Display; Active cover, contribute to the “boat deck” look. Driving Assistant, which warns the driver of This wrap-around interior design provides a potential collision with a pedestrian, the a cabin that allows all passengers to share intelligent; LED High Beam Assistant and The all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible the latest iteration of BMW Active Cruise the open-sky driving experience. Control with Stop & Go. As far as infotainment is concerned, efficient interface technology enables the integration of smartphones and numerous Bluetooth office functions. 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These seemingly contradictory qualities 5 at this lease 5 at this lease 5 at this lease 5 at this lease were already combined in the BMW 3 Lease for Lease for Lease for Lease for Series Convertible, the predecessor model per month per month per month per month that set standards for premium mid-size for 36 months for 36 months for 36 months for 36 months $ $ $ $ convertibles. The hardtop of the BMW 4 $1,688 total due at signing $2,640 total due at signing $2,600 total due at signing $2,600 total due at signing Series Convertible features a number of defor 60 months. $17.05 per mo. for 36 months. $28.16 per CHRISTIAN 36 month lease. 12k 0.9% for 60 months. $17.05 0.9% per $1,000 financed. Based 0.9% mo. per $1,000 financed. sign improvements that reduce noise levels REYES APR per mo. per $1,000 APR on zero down. On approved APR Based on zero down. On per year. $1,688 drive credit. approved credit. for a much quieter interior ambience. The off. $199 per month financed. 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SPORTS Journey at Pechanga golf course celebrates five years and record number of golfers teeing off TEMECULA, Calif. – (Oct. 7, 2013) – Opened in the midst of the worst recession in decades, Journey at Pechanga has traveled a journey of its own as a golf course. Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year and marking a record number of tee times logged so far for its entire five years, Journey at Pechanga has emerged a success story and a testament to forging ahead with a dream. When the Journey at Pechanga opened on November 13, 2008, the United States economy was in turmoil. Stock markets had taken their infamous dire plunges, many smaller banks had closed, and some golf courses were even forced to suspend play as a result of financial demands. But the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians had been in the planning stages for Journey at Pechanga as an amenity for Pechanga Resort & Casino guests and the public for years. Like so many other times throughout their history the Pechanga people persevered, this time through a tumultuous fiscal landscape, in order to make their dream of a magnificent championship golf course a reality. Five years later, Journey is one of the top golf facilities in all of Southern California, as noted by course raters, and it is also on track for a record year of golf rounds at 32,000–4,000 more than when it opened it 2008. It also offers some of the most unique play and programs anywhere, according to Director of Golf Steve Mallory.

“I honestly don’t know of another course in this region, let alone all of Southern California where you have elevation changes of 300-feet throughout 18 holes and where the terrain varies and tests golfers like it does at Journey,” says Mallory. “The first four holes draw you into the course, but Hole Five is where things get interesting with a stream and some slight uphills as you go move into a canyon. Journey literally takes golfers on one [journey].” Programs offered at Journey and rarely seen elsewhere include Tiny Tees junior golf (lessons for children as young as three years), Yoga for Golf (suspended temporarily), golf swing video analysis, and online golf coaching. These programs, offered through the Journey Academy golf school and PGA instructor Randy Chang, feature group and individual golf instruction to children and adults. Scott Mallory and Superintendent of Golf John Martinez are especially proud of their commitment to maintaining Journey as an eco-friendly course. No pesticides and minimal chemicals are used to ward off bugs, invading plants and other forces of nature. Further, Journey is home to Pechanga Resort & Casino’s only fourlegged employees. Border collies Honey and Tessa were brought on (and made actual Team Members with real Pechanga access badges) in 2011 as a kinder, gentler way to rid the course of mud hens that

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