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VP keeps snubbing Senate probe Mayor Binay ordered: Explain your repeated absence

Vice President Jejomar Binay

MANILA, Oct 2 (Mabuhay) – The Senate blue ribbon sub-committee will issue show cause order on all resource persons, including Makati Mayor Jejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay, who have repeatedly snubbed its ongoing investigation into the parking building controversy. Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, who presides over the hearing, gave the order after Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV protested the absence of the mayor, certain officials of the Makati City Hall and other resource persons who were subpoenaed twice by the

body to face the inquiry. Pimentel said the subpoenaed persons should explain before the committee the reason for their absence and their snub of the subpoena. The subpoenaed individuals, he said, should also convince the body why they should not be cited for contempt. Before this, Trillanes said the sub-committee should compel the presence of the absent resource persons in its next hearing which has yet to be scheduled. “I believe we have exhausted enough and this is my opinion: ‘Yung paghahanap sa kanila and it’s time to take this thing to the next level of course without trampling upon their individual rights. Pero kelan-

gang ma compel natin silang pumunta dito. If not, eventually maisyuhan sila ng warrant of arrest…” he said. (I believe we have exhausted enough and this is my opinion: It’s time to take this thing to the next level of course without trampling upon their individual right. We have to compel them to come here. If not, they will be eventually issued with a warrant of arrest.) “So it goes sa Hilmarc’s ‘yung mga uma-alibi na sumasakit ang tiyan, hindi na uubra ‘yan. They have to be here in the next hearing,” the senator said, referring to officials of Hilmarc’s Construction See BINAY SNUBBING, page 12

Asian Games: Filipino boxing boss slams ‘hometown’ wins By Daniel Hicks

INCHEON, October 2, 2014 (AFP) – Philippines boxing boss Ricky Vargas slammed “hometown decisions” on Thursday as the Asian Games judging came under fresh attack a day after an Indian fighter refused her medal. Vargas questioned a unanimous points decision that went against light flyweight Mark Anthony Barriga, who jumped for joy after his semi-final believing he had won. But instead the fight was awarded to South Korea’s Shin Jong-Hun, who was

heavily marked around the face after a Barriga barrage of heavy shots. “I think it’s factual, it’s very hard to beat a Korean,” said Vargas, president of the Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP). “Hometown decisions are very prevalent here,” he told AFP. Vargas was speaking after India’s Sarita Devi snubbed her bronze medal in protest at her lightweight semi-final loss. Boxing’s world body opened a disciplinary case against her. See ASIAN GAMES, page 12 Siargao Strait, Sept. 27, 2014: The Arliegh Burke-class guided missile destroyers USS Dewey (DDG 105), USS Strerett (DDG 104) and the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) transit the Siargao Strait in the Philippines as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Phillip Wagner, Jr/Released)

Baldoz reminds Hong Kong OFWs: You are there to work, not join PHL, US launch joint exercises political activities near China-claimed waters MANILA, Oct 1 (Mabuhay) – As protest actions in Hong Kong continue, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz on Wednesday urged overseas Filipino workers there to be careful and to always take the necessary precaution in their daily activities. “I urge and advise our OFWs in Hong Kong to be mindful about their safety amidst the tension between government authorities and pro-democracy protesters calling for universal suffrage in Hong Kong,” said Baldoz in a news release. “Be alert and go on with your regular routine, but avoid places where marches and protests are happening. Stay indoors as much as possible, and keep in touch with our POLO,” she said, referring to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office. She also warned OFWs not to take part in any protest activity or any action that could be construed to be political, for this may put them in contravention of Hong Kong laws. “The reason you are in Hong Kong is to work, not to engage in any political activity,” she warned. See HONG KONG OFWs, page 12

PUERTO PRINCESA, September 29, 2014 (AFP) – Thousands of Philippine and US marines on Monday began military exercises close to flashpoints in the South China Sea, where Beijing is involved in bitter territorial disputes with its neighbours. The 12-day amphibious landing exercises – involving about 3,500 US marines and sailors and 1,200 Filipino counterparts – were officially launched from the Philippines’ western island of Palawan facing the South China Sea. China claims the sea almost in its entirety. Its increasingly assertive efforts to stake its claims have heightened tensions with neighbors including the Philippines, which has conflicting claims to parts of the waters. US and Philippine military officials said the launching ceremony and the exercises were not related to the dispute with China. “Our primary reason is to establish interoperability and to build capacity in case a (natural) disaster occurs,” US Marine Brigadier-General Paul Kennedy answered, when asked if the exercises were tied to a potential conflict. Regional Philippine military chief Ad-

miral Alexander Soria said the two sides were “trying to develop a bilateral force that can respond immediately to disaster situations and that we speak the same language once we do”. Philippine marine spokesman Lieutenant Jerber Anthony Belonio stressed in Manila that the location of the opening ceremony was not linked to the territorial dispute. “This has no relation whatsoever. This is just to show the capabilities of our new marine landing brigade which coincidentally is based in Palawan,” he said. The Philippines has recently been strengthening its military assets in Palawan. The poorly-equipped military has also been strengthening its ties with defense allies – particularly the United States, the former colonial power – in the face of Chinese saber-rattling. The US Marine Corps said the exercises would “enhance the interoperability between US Navy and Marine Corps forces and their Philippine counterparts with a focus on improving our bilateral response See JOINT EXERCISES, page 12

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Purisima: My conscience is very, very clean MANILA, Oct 2 (Mabuhay) -- Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Alan Purisima insisted his conscience is “very, very clean” as he slammed what he called “rabid” attacks from the media. In a press conference, Purisima described as “tenacious and rabid” allegations on his supposed wealth. He said the descriptions made in several news reports seemed to inflate the actual physical status of his property in San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. He said the property has a market value between P2.337 million and P4 million, contrary to what has been widely reported. “The total floor area [of the house] is only 204 square meters only. Based on the tax declaration of real properties in Nueva Ecija, it is worth P818,260, with a market value of P2,337,900,” he said. Depending on the transaction, Purisima believes the property – which totals 4.7 hectares land area – may reach P3 million to P4 million. “The aerial shot they took does not show what is on the ground. The gazebo they mentioned is a simple nipa hut worth P17,890. The garage is worth P52,630. The guard house and guest house is worth P510,420,” he said. He added the swimming pool, which was described in a report as Olympic-sized, is only 7.5 meters by 15 meters. “I’m inviting [the members of the media] to come. Let’s have a picnic by the swimming pool. There is an Arowana [fish] there,” Purisima said. Purisima admitted he also has a property on the Palayan side of the province, “which I acquired from the farmers there at a low price because they could not finance the land anymore.” He said he does not know if it was declared in his statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). “I will check,” he

added. ‘Bullet-proof land cruiser not mine’ On the imported, bullet-proof V8 Land Cruiser GXR he is using, he said, “it’s just being lent to me because I could not afford one. It’s being provided to me because of my enemies who want to ambush me.” Asked if there was no conflict of interest with the use of the private vehicle, he insisted: “They have no contracts with the PNP.” Purisima dodged more questions from the media, saying he has a meeting in Malacañang. President Benigno Aquino III earlier vouched for Purisima’s integrity. Earlier in the press conference, Purisima thanked Aquino for his support and trust. He said his relationship with Aquino is purely professional. “I was appointed PNP chief with the view that I would help him in his straight path mission.” Purisima said he will continue to focus on his job amid all the accusations. “Your guess is as good as mine,” he said, when asked who is behind all the supposed smear campaign. He said there is a truth to the saying “it is lonely up there,” but stressed he has also gained supporters and friends who have expressed their support. Meanwhile, Chief Superintendent Alexander Ignacio, chief of the Directorate for Plans of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has denied any links with Alyzza Agustin, one of the FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World in 2013. Agustin became controversial after posting on her Facebook account how she was able to avoid getting a ticket from a Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) enforcer for violating the color coding scheme by flashing the calling card of the general.

President Benigno S. Aquino III shares the stage with the 7th Philippine Contingent to Golan Heights awardees for a group photo souvenir during the Heroes’ Welcome Ceremony at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (October 01, 2014). Also in photo are Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Gregorio Pio Catapang, Jr. (MNS photo)

PNP chief is lying, should retire – Osmeña MANILA, Oct 1 (Mabuhay) – Philippine National Police chief Alan Purisima is lying about his wealth and should retire from the service, Senator Sergio Osmeña III said Wednesday. Osmeña said Purisima was clearly not telling the truth about his assets, which included a 4.7-hectare property in Nueva Ecija and luxury cars while declaring only P6.6 million in net worth for 2013. “In his SALN, he declared P6.5 million. He admitted he has a Toyota Prado Land Cruiser. That’s worth about P5 million to P6 million. And then he has a Toyota Alphard, that’s worth about P2.5 million,” he said. “So sa dalawa na yun, ubos na yung

SALN niya. Wala pa yung bahay niya, yung mansyon niya sa Nueva Ecija,” he added. “Hindi ito puwede. I told him...you’re lying.” Osmeña also castigated Purisima for accepting as donation an P11 million “White House” building inside Camp Crame from three donors. He earlier told the PNP chief it is hard to believe that any person would donate a building to the PNP without expecting something in return. “Itong mga kabibigan mo, they are not doing that out of the goodness their heart. As long as you are in office, alam nila may makukuha sila,” he said.

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Can bankruptcy stop a foreclosure? Recent press reports now indicate that banks are ready to begin a new push on delinquent mortgages through foreclosures and trust deed sales. Although the recession seems to have bottomed out, and house prices are no longer falling, many home owners are still behind on their payments, or sitting in homes that remain upside down in value versus debt, or both. Bottom line, home values have not yet appreciated to the point where it makes sense to stay, or pay off large delinquencies in order to avoid a the debtor works with the bankruptcy court foreclosure. to develop a repayment plan for the debtor Even with the new lower mortgage to follow over the next three to five years. rates, few home owners will succeed in Upon completion of the repayment plan, refinancing under the government’s Harp the bankruptcy court will discharge any 2 program, that provides re-finance op- remaining eligible debts. tions for properties under water. For most, A Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing can if your credit is compromised, or you do stall or derail foreclosure proceedings. not have at least 40% equity, you are out That’s because of bankruptcy’s “automatic of luck. Therefore a bank foreclosure may stay” provisions that force creditors to well be unavoidable during this new fore- the sidelines while the bankruptcy court closure wave that’s about to begin. sorts things out. The lender can petition So how does that work? When you are the court to allow it to continue with the unable to make your mortgage payments foreclosure, depending on where you are in on time, the bank starts a foreclosure the foreclosure process, but it should buy process. Foreclosure is a legal procedure you some time. that involves mortgaged properties. If a The following, is from page 24 of homeowner defaults on his or her mort- the U.S. Courts’ publication Bankruptcy gage, by either failing to make mortgage Basics: payments or failing to follow other terms of By virtue of the automatic stay, an the mortgage document, foreclosure may individual debtor faced with a threatened be the result. The homeowner relinquishes foreclosure of the mortgage on his or her all rights to the property, and the mortgage principal residence can prevent an imlender takes possession of the property. mediate foreclosure by filing a chapter 13 Usually there is a forced sale of the prop- petition. Chapter 13 then affords the debtor erty at public auction; the proceeds of this a right to cure defaults on long-term home sale are applied to the mortgage debt. mortgage debts by bringing the payments The most widely used remedy in dealing current over a reasonable period of time. with foreclosure, is bankruptcy. Bankrupt- The debtor is permitted to cure a default cy is a legal procedure that begins when with respect to a lien on the debtor’s prinan individual has a cash flow deficiency cipal residence up until the completion caused by debts they cannot manage. It of a foreclosure sale under state law. 11 can also protect against judgments, pay U.S.C § 1322©. garnishments, evictions and buy time in Clearly, you should hire a bankruptcy foreclosure situations. attorney to guide you through this complex For those with little income, a chapter process. That’s why the Law Offices of 7 bankruptcy gives debtors a fresh start. Paul M. Allen is here to help you. Attorney All unsecured debts are discharged. If you Paul Allen can re-structure your finances do have a regular income that is greater through the flexibility of a Chapter 13 plan, than the cost of living index for your and provide you with options that will help area, you can still qualify for a chapter 13 you through many difficult situations. bankruptcy. For a free consultation, contact the law The U.S. Courts’ publication Bank- offices of Paul M. Allen and schedule your ruptcy Basics refers to a Chapter 13 appointment with Attorney Allen. Offices bankruptcy as “an adjustment of debts of in Glendale and La Palma conveniently an individual with regular income” where located to serve you. Call 818-550-4500.

City of Carson to Host Women’s Symposium on October 25 The City of Carson Women’s Issues Commission will be hosting an educational program to promote the understanding and awareness of women’s issues and social services for women and their families on October 25. The symposium, “Women in the 21st Century”, will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center located at 801 E. Carson Street in Carson. The symposium is open to the public and admission is free. Topics of discussion include financial management for women, caring for aging parents, fitness and health tips, and career achievement for local trailblazers.

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Makati parking building ‘implemented with undue haste’ and ‘improper’ – COA MANILA, Oct 2 (Mabuhay) – An initial evaluation by a special team of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the controversial Makati City Hall 2 parking building showed that the project was “implemented with undue haste” and “improper,” an auditor told the Senate blue ribbon subcommittee Thursday. The parking building has been the subject of an investigation by the Senate body amid allegations that it was overpriced. COA auditor Alexander Juliano was initially hesitant to read the initial report of the team, saying it’s supposed to be for “internal consumption” of the Commission and that they have not yet gotten the comment of the city government. But Senate Majority Leader Alan Cayetano assured Juliano that he would not be violating any law since he was ordered to do so by the sub-committee. Juliano then proceeded and read before the committee the COA’s initial evaluation of the project, a copy of which was later furnished to reporters. Based on the report, the city government had disbursed an aggregate amount of P2, 367, 679.633.95 as of Dec. 31, 2013 for the construction of the parking building. For preliminary services, the local government spent P11, 974, 900.

The following were the amounts spent by the city government for the five-phase construction of the parking building: Phase 1 P386, 998, 154.20 Phase 2 P499 , 357, 003.73 Phase 3 P599,994, 021.05 Phase 4 P649, 934, 440.96 Phase 5 P443, 806, 161.0 The report also showed that the city government spent P75,614, 953.01 for the Building Management System. Among the findings of the special team was that the project was “implemented with undue haste as there were no construction plans yet when it was bidded out and awarded to Hilmarc’s Construction Corp.” “It appears that the negotiated procurement adopted by the BAC on the contract of architectural and engineering services as improper because none of the conditions laid down under Section 53 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A No. 9184 was present such as failed biddings, emergency cases, takeover of contracts, adjacent or contiguous projects, agencyto agency, highly technical consultants and defines co-operation agreement,” the report said. BAC is bids and awards committee. The report also noted that that the city started the procurement process for Phase

Aquino: Don’t waste time on ‘kontra nang kontra’ critics MANILA, Oct 2 (Mabuhay) -- Speaking from experience, President Benigno Aquino III advised local officials not to waste time on “kontra nang kontra” critics and instead focus on their work. The President, hounded by issues this time against his top police chief over alleged unexplained wealth, gave that piece of advice to officers of the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP). Led by its President, Oriental Mindoro Governor Alfonso Umali, ULAP officers took their oath before President Aquino

in a short ceremony in Malacañang. The President said there are people who will always criticize government officials, but would not offer solutions. Others would dig deeper and point out the things that were left undone, instead of focusing on what was done by government officials, he said. The President then mentioned the successes of his administration, such as the anti-poverty program Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino and some 2.5 million Filipinos who are now above the poverty line. (MNS)

SC stops QC from selling UP property in tax row MANILA, Oct 2 (Mabuhay) – The Quezon City government cannot just yet auction off the UP-Ayala Technohub property to cover the university’s P117 million in real estate tax deficiency. The Supreme Court Second Division, through Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, issued a temporary restraining order stopping the auction “effective immediately and continuing until further notice,” according to court papers released on Thursday. “The Office of the City Treasurer, Quezon City, your representatives, agents, or other persons acting on your behalf are hereby restrained from enforcing the Final Notice of Delinquency dated 11 July 2014 and from proceeding with the sale of the subject property at a public auction scheduled on 20 November 2014,” read the TRO. The high tribunal also ordered the city treasurer of Quezon City to comment on UP’s petition within 10 days from notice. Associate solicitors Emerson Bañez and Maximo Paulino Sison III were also required to submit proofs of payments of their Integrated Bar of the Philippines membership dues within five days after receiving the notice. In a 13-page petition, the University of the Philippines, through Solicitor-General Florin Hilbay, had insisted the property should not auctioned off because the university did not owe the city government any real estate tax. UP was notified by the local government that the 380,630-sqm property on

Commonwealth Avenue would have to be sold in an auction on November 20 to pay for the P117,182,700 real estate tax UP owes the city.

3 on Nov. 27, 2009 even if there was no appropriation yet. “The covering appropriation ordinance was only enacted on Sept. 14, 2010,” it pointed out. “It’s also noteworthy that the BAC resolution recommending approval of the award HCC was made as early as Jan. 8, 2010, however the Notice of Awards was only served to winning bidder on Sept. 21, 2010. Obviously, the Head of the Procuring Entity waited for the passage of the

appropriation ordinance before he issued the NOA to HCC.” The report likewise noted that per COA inspection report dated July 7, 2011 for Phase 3, the parking building was already “habitable and ready for use.” The construction of the controversial parking building started in 2007 during the time of then Vice President Jejomar Binay and was completed during the time of his son, incumbent Makati MayorJejomar Erwin “Junjun” Binay. (MNS)

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‘World Alliance of Religions: Peace Summit’ marks the beginning of a new era of peace Int’l political and religious leaders commit to a new systematic approach for peace SEOUL, South Korea – Over 700 religious leaders and 50 heads of states attended the “World Alliance of Religions: Peace Summit” held on Sept. 17-19, 2014, in Seoul, South Korea, with the theme of “The Enactment of an International Law for the Cessation of Wars and Legacy of Peace and the World Alliance of Religions.” Hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light and its Chairman Man Hee Lee, the three-day summit presented a new approach for a world alliance of religions as a concrete proposition of peace-building, involving both political and religious leaders. The first measure introduced was the signing of “The Unity of Religions Agreement” and the second measure was the signing of “The Agreement to Propose the Enactment of an International Law for the Cessation of Wars.” The summit is expected to serve as a foundational starting point for multilateral socio-political programs and treaties. Addressing international leaders, Lee gave the opening remarks. “Each religion claims to be based on the Creator, yet there are hundreds of different religions with different scriptures and practices,” said Lee. “These religions then have disputes with each other, bringing disgrace upon God. It is through this that corruption has manifested itself throughout religious denominations.” “The true God does not create conflicts that kill people,” said Lee. “When religions, which have all become corrupt, offer themselves to the true God and unite under the Creator, then the conflicts between these religions will be resolved, and world

peace will be achieved. The true God, who is the source of all blessings, will reign over the world, and He will unite with religion which has become one.” Religious leaders from over 120 countries came together on common grounds during the event. “Mr. Lee’s relentless pursuit of peace has brought us together here to truly become allies and messengers of peace,” said Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, archbishop of Cagayan de Oro “to make many warstricken regions like Mindanao all over the world, a peaceful, harmonious, and thriving place.” With Ledesma, former Cardinal Archbishop of Manila Gaudencio B. Rosales also gave a congratulatory remark at the opening ceremony of the summit. The opening day ceremony of the WARP Summit began at the Seoul Olympic Stadium, showcasing a card section performance and fireworks involving over 12,000 members of different youth organizations, each holding cards synchronized to music while displaying stadium-sized images and messages. On the second day of the WARP Summit, religious leaders proclaimed they would transcend religious denominations and embark upon the establishment of the unity of religions in order to bring about world peace. Twelve religious leaders, including Antonio Ledesma, archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Swami Chidanand Saraswati, president of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Martin De Jesus Barahona, bishop of the Anglican Episcopal Church of El Salvador and Giani Gurbachan Singh, jathedar of the Akal Takht, participated in the signing ceremony of “The Unity of Religions Agreement,” declaring that all religions must unite as one under the name of God.

VIP Speech by Antonio J. Ledesma, Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, at the world peace summit in Korea, which was attended by thousands of people from all over the world, including representatives from Southern California.

Following the signing, five panel speaking sessions allowed for government officials, prime ministers and chief justices to discuss and enact “The Agreement to

Propose the Enactment of an International Law,” a pledge to be on the frontline of raising awareness for an international law to end war.

HK protesters scrap talks with gov’t after clashes HONG KONG, October 3, 2014 (AFP) - Hong Kong student leaders have called off talks with the government aimed at bringing an end to mass pro-democracy rallies, accusing police of failing to act over violent attacks on their protest camps by opposition crowds that included Beijing supporters. Ugly scenes in several districts Friday saw protesters who had staged a peaceful week-long sit-in left injured and bloodied after groups of angry opponents, some waving Chinese flags, started clashes while police struggled to maintain control. Hong Kong’s main student union said it was walking away from negotiations after police appeared to ignore what it claimed was orchestrated violence carried out by paid thugs from “triad” criminal gangs sent to stir up trouble. “There is no other option but to call off talks,” said the Hong Kong Federation of Students (HKFS), one of several groups driving a campaign for free elections that has brought tens of thousands of people onto the streets of the semi-autonomous Chinese city. “The government and police turned a blind eye to violent acts by the triads targeting peaceful Occupy protesters,” the union added, referring to Occupy Central, another prominent group. Hong Kong’s embattled leader Leung Chun-ying, facing calls to resign but firmly backed by Beijing, had promised students talks with a top civil servant in an attempt to end the stand-off that has posed the most serious challenge to China’s ruling Communist Party in years. Human rights group Amnesty International late Friday blasted police who it said “stood by and did nothing” to protect protesters, saying it had first-hand witness accounts of women being physically attacked in the densely packed shopping districts of Causeway Bay and Mong Kok.

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US to provide $17.68-M to boost PHL law, maritime law enforcement capabilities, judicial reforms WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2014 –The Philippines will be receiving more than $17.68 million in assistance from the United States as part of Washington’s commitment to help Manila enhance its law enforcement and maritime law enforcement capabilities and support justice sector reforms. The Philippine Embassy said the assistance will be provided under Amendment 3 to the 2011 Letter of Agreement on Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement that was signed by Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. and Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement William Brownfield at the Department of State last Thursday. Ambassador Cuisia said the agreement also covers funding to help the Philippines strengthen its capacity to address extrajudicial killings and other human rights cases. “As early as 2003, the Philippines and the US have been working together to strengthen the institutional capability in the area of narcotics control and law enforcement,” Ambassador Cuisia said, noting that the cooperation has expanded in the past decade to include combating trafficking in persons, child sex tourism and alleged extrajudicial killings. “Both our countries perceive these challenges as common threats and we welcome the opportunity to work with the US Government to eliminate these threats that scourge our people,” Ambassador Cuisia added. Ambassador Cuisia said the funds will be used primarily to support the Global Security Contingency Fund Program (GSFP) to prepare the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philip-

pine Coast Guard to assume increased responsibility for combating terrorism and maintaining internal peace and security in the lands and waters of the southern Philippines. He said the funds will also be used to support the Southeast Asia Maritime Initiative project to assist further development of operational and institutional capabilities of the Coast Guard and PNP Maritime Group. Ambassador Cuisia said the agreement will also cover funding for the Law Enforcement Support Project that seeks to help develop and institutionalize professional skills training within the PNP and other law enforcement entities as well as the Southeast Asia Regional Maritime Law Enforcement Development Project that seeks to strengthen regional coordination and law enforcement activities concerning maritime issues. “This Agreement will once again prove to be good to both the Philippines and the United States and for the entire Southeast Asia,” said Assistant Secretary Brownfield. “With better enforcement and better ability of the Philippines to police its reefs, islands and other claims, the Agreement will be beneficial to the rest of the world.” Also to be funded is the Justice Sector Reform Project that seeks to assist in institutional reform efforts aimed at strengthening the Philippine criminal justice system and provide professional skills training to the justice sector. Ambassador Cuisia said the agreement will also provide funding for the Investigating, Prosecuting, and Preventing Extrajudicial Killings Project aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to address extrajudicial killings and other

Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. (left) and Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement William Brownfield at the Department of State last Thursday after signing the Letter of Agreement on Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement to boost Philippines capabilities in law and maritime enforcement.

human rights cases. In 2013, the Department of State and the Department of Defense allocated $40 million for GSCF programs for the Philippines to support capability of the PNP and the Coast Guard in the areas of maritime security, counterterrorism and

other law enforcement training. In 2012, a total of $584,000 was allocated to support counter-narcotics interdiction and law enforcement at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the Clark International Airport under Amendment 2 to the agreement.

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We will discuss two recent cases involving clients who truly need a fresh start in life with no debts owed to anyone. The first case involves an individual who has been self employed with his own business for 10 years. The problem in this case is that the IRS levied his bank account last week and got all of his money including the operating capital for his business. The business doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really make much. The gross receipts are good but the expenses are high so the profit margin is very small barely about the IRS and credit cards. So, I want enough to pay all business and personal to say KUDOS to this client because he expenses of debtor. While he had money reminded me of Job who lost everything, in the bank account, he is able to continue all his children and all his assets, when he paying expenses, but with the IRS levy, he used to be the wealthiest man in his counhas no cash to pay business and personal try. When the devil told the Lord that Job bills. As a result, there was no money to only worshipped Him because the Lord pay business loans as well personal loans. had blessed him with so much wealth and So, with very bleak prospects for the a good family, the Lord allowed the devil future of his business, client went out to to do anything he wanted to Job except take seek employment. Fortunately, he did get his life. At the end of the trial when Job lost one firm offer that pays $2,500 a month, everything, he shouted to the heavens when and another prospect that is still consider- his friends were telling him to curse God ing his application that will pay him $4,000 because of what happened, Job said â&#x20AC;&#x153;the a month. He owes $60,000 of credit card LORD GIVES AND THE LORD TAKES debt and owes the IRS $20,000 for income AWAY, BLESSED BY THE NAME OF taxes for the period 2006 to 2010. What THE LORD!â&#x20AC;? Subsequently, God gave Job will happen if he does not file for Chapter double of what the devil had taken away. 7 relief now? He will still owe the $60,000 The other client was also in business. of credit card debt, and the $20,000 of His business relies on payment from Mediback taxes and so when he starts on his care for services provided. The problem is new job the IRS will certainly garnish his Medicare can sometimes ask for a refund wages, and the credit cards will sue for or reimbursement if they later find that collection unless he continues to pay the you are overpaid because in their analysis minimum due. they should have paid less than what they Even with a gross salary of $4,000 did. In clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s case, Medicare asked for a monthly, debtor will have a very difficult whopping refund of close to a million. Is time making ends meet if he has to satisfy the refund owed to Medicare dischargeable the IRS and credit card debts. Just the in bankruptcy? It sure is. Clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equity minimum payment on credit cards alone is in his house was about $120,000. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $1,800 which is a big chunk out of his take not a problem. He can keep his house and home pay. Coupled with an IRS garnish- discharge the $1.0M owed to Medicare, ment of wages, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back and start fresh start in life without the $1.0 is literally against the wall. Unless he is M burden. able to work two jobs and live in his car, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can do all things through Christ who there is just no way he can pay his IRS and strengthens me;â&#x20AC;? Philippians 4:13. credit card debt. Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate What impressed me with debt was that of Georgetown University Law Center and he was optimistic and emphatically said has been in law practice for thirty years. that he needed to start his life over with a He specializes in bankruptcy, business and fresh start. A lot of people would get really civil litigation and has handled more than depressed with clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal circum- five thousand successful bankruptcy cases stances but not him. His outlook in life in California. He speaks Tagalog and was positive and said he was a hard worker looks forward to discussing your case with who works 14-hour days starting at 5 am. you personally. Please call Angie, Barbara He thanks the Lord for giving him good or Jess at (626) 284-1142 for an appointhealth, continues to trust in Him and looks ment at 1000 S Fremont Ave, Mailstop 58, forward to start life again without worrying Bldg. A-1 Suite 1125, Alhambra, CA 91803.

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AFP needs P300B to become military heavyweight MANILA, Oct 3 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; What will it take for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lightweightâ&#x20AC;? Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to become a â&#x20AC;&#x153;heavyweightâ&#x20AC;? and stand up to nations that are bullying the Philippines? Money. Lots of it. General Gregorio Catapang, AFP Chief of Staff, said Friday following a Senate hearing of the Department of National Defenseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (DND) budget that nearly P300 billion will be needed over at least a decade for the AFPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modernization program. He described the modernization program as being divided into three â&#x20AC;&#x153;horizons.â&#x20AC;? The first, which costs P85 billion, will help the Philippines achieve a â&#x20AC;&#x153;minimum credible defense postureâ&#x20AC;? in protecting the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s territory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second horizon is another P85-P100 billion which will take six years, while the third horizon is P100-P125 billion and another six years for military hardware and also bases development,â&#x20AC;? Catapang told reporters in an ambush interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can think of it like boxing where the first horizon is the bantamweight, then the second horizon is the middleweight, and eventually the third horizon is heavyweight,â&#x20AC;? he said. They had initially asked for P40 billion for modernization but were given only around P30 billion, Catapang said. During the hearing, Senator Loren Legarda asked Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin how the military was ensuring the security and integrity of the Philippine territory given the reduction of their budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now we rely only on what we have,â&#x20AC;? Gazmin said. The AFP recently was able to acquire two ships, the BRP Gregorio del Pilar and the BRP Ramon Alcaraz, from the United States coast guard. Legarda also asked how the AFP was monitoring and countering Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reclamation activities and expansionist policy in the South China Sea despite lack of funds. Gazmin said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were given specific instructions by President Benigno Aquino III not to disturb the status quo. We do have funds for the improvement of Pagasa airport but this is now held in abeyance because of the case we have filed in [the international arbitration court].â&#x20AC;?

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Medicate Part D Signed into law in 2006 by then President George W. Bush, Part D takes care of your prescription medications. I will not discuss here the details (for if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re that interested, there are numerous sources that you can browse to study the subject.) Suffice it for this column to mention the highlights. There are 2 ways to get Part D: 1) enroll on a stand-alone Part D, or after, and during your 65th birthmonth. 2) enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan If you enroll later, you may pay a â&#x20AC;&#x153;pen(MAPD) that combines Parts A, B and D altyâ&#x20AC;?, if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a coverage that is benefits into one plan. Stand-alone Part D considered â&#x20AC;&#x153;creditableâ&#x20AC;?. There are many requires a monthly premium; If included private companies that offer Part D. They in an MAPD, plan sponsors usually allow may not have the same formulary, i.e. the â&#x20AC;&#x153;$0â&#x20AC;? premium, depending on which county same products, but they all conform to a you reside. (In Los Angeles County, most national guideline provided by Centers for plan sponsors have â&#x20AC;&#x153;$0â&#x20AC;? premium.) Medicare and MediCaid Services (CMS), There is a 7-month window you may the agency that administers Medicare. enroll on Part D: 3 months before, 3 months The moment you are entitled to Part A

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or enrolled in Part B, you qualify to enroll in Part D. It is important to apply for extrra help under Medicareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Program to save costs on your prescriptions. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re enrolled on Part D or MAPD, once you have spent $4,700 in 2015, you will have reached what is known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catastrophic Phaseâ&#x20AC;?. Thereafter, you will pay minimally for your succeeding prescriptions for the rest of the year. If spending on your prescriptions is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;big issueâ&#x20AC;?, you may contact the manufacturer of the expensive drug youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking. They may have a program where you may qualify for free medicines for a certain period. And, if you need further help, you may contact your State Pharmaceuticals Assistance Program (SPAP). And, still, if you need further help, here your having been nicey-nicey with your

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Japan visa process eased for Filipinos MANILA, Oct 1 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Japan has begun the â&#x20AC;&#x153;substantial relaxationâ&#x20AC;? of visa requirements for Filipinos as well as citizens of Indonesia and Vietnam, the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines announced Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From September 30, the substantial relaxation of multiple visas will commence for these three countries. Specifically, in addition to the relaxation of visa issuance requirements, the period of validity will be extended for up to five years,â&#x20AC;? the Japanese Embassy said in a statement. Applicants may also apply for a visa even if they are not in their country

by going to the Japanese diplomatic post of whichever country they are in. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Following this measure, in November, the application procedure for single tourism visas for participants of package tours that are handled by registered travel agencies will be simplified for these three countries,â&#x20AC;? the statement said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These measures are expected to contribute Japan as a tourism-oriented country with the even higher goal of attracting 20 million foreign visitors, the growth strategy, as well as the promotion of people-to-people exchanges,â&#x20AC;? it said. (MNS)

In its desire to foster inter-organizational cooperation, Los Angeles Society Of Seniors (LASOS), here represented by its president, Dr. Art Flores, and its chairman of the board, Ms. Lillibelle Calzado, turns over six ceiling fans to Filipino American Communities Of Los ANGELES (FACLA) led by its president, Mr. Austin Baul, Jr. The donation has been initiated and facilitated by the dynamic duo, Ms. Glo Resurreccion, asst. treasurer of LASOS and Ms. Susan Oca, FACLA director and chairman of the Grants and Donations Committee.

NDRRMC: Over 2 million people affected by TS Mario MANILA, Sept 30 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; More than two million people have been affected by Tropical Storm Mario (Fung-Wong) as of Tuesday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said. In its update, the NDRRMC said Mario had affected 453,190 families or 2,052,141 people in 2,145 barangays in 27 provinces. Of these, 2,020 families or 8,293 people are still inside 35 evacuation centers. The death toll remained at 18, with 16 injured and four still missing. At least 2,256 houses had been de-

stroyed while 9,335 were damaged in Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central and Southern Luzon, Bicol and Cordillera. Damage caused by Mario amounted to P3,399,424,192.51, including P585,357,721.02 in infrastructure and P2,814,066,471.49 in agriculture. Meanwhile, 32 roads and two bridges remained impassable in Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Bicol, Central Visayas, and Cordillera. Some areas in Dagupan City and in Calasiao in Pangasinan remained flooded. (MNS)

â&#x20AC;&#x153;From September 30, the substantial relaxation of multiple visas will commence for these three countries. Specifically, in addition to the relaxation of visa issuance requirements, the period of validity will be extended for up to five years,â&#x20AC;? the Japanese Embassy said in a statement.

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Drilon: Senate pushing to amend economic provisions in Charter before Aquino term ends MANILA, Oct 1 (Mabuhay) – With barely two years left under the Aquino administration, the Senate has no choice but to give its “best shot” to the proposed amendments to economic provisions of the Constitution, Senate President Franklin Drilon has said. Speaking at the Law Day Celebrations and Induction Ceremonies Tuesday, Drilon reiterated his full backing on the proposed amendments to the Constitution which are now being tackled at the House of Representatives. “We support the effort in the House of Representatives to push amendments to the

economic provisions of the Constitution phrase by inserting the “unless otherwise provided by law,” so we should be able to review our economic policies without the need of amending our Constitution,” he said. “We support this approach in amending our very stringent economic policies, in order that we could keep pace with a fastpaced economic environment.” But Drilon added, “Given that we only have less than two years, I am sure that you, who are sitting there, would say that this is a tall order.” “Even rocket science could not figure

out how this could all be done given the limited time,” he said. Drilon, however, pointed out, that the Senate was already in receipt last month the

drafts of many of the proposed economic legislation from the economic cluster. “We have no choice but to give it our best shot,” he said. (MNS)

3 of 5 Pinoys oppose Cha-cha, removing presidential term limit MANILA, Oct 2 (Mabuhay) -- Roughly three out of five Filipinos do not want the 1987 Constitution amended at this time, though nearly half of them are open to having it amended sometime in the future, according to a new survey by pollster Pulse Asia. The survey conducted from September 8 to 15 also showed 62 percent of Filipinos do not want the Charter amended to allow a second term for President Benigno Aquino III. “For 62 percent of Filipinos, there is no need to amend the 1987 Constitution at the present time – with 32 percent opposed to Charter change at any other time and 30 percent being open to charter change at some future time,” it said. Also, it noted opposition to Charter change now is the majority sentiment in each geographic area at 61 to 68 percent and socio-economic grouping from 56 to 65 percent. In contrast, about 20 percent of Filipinos said the Constitution should be amended now, while 18 percent “can’t say” if the Charter should be amended at this time. The survey also showed 62 percent of Filipinos are not in favor of President Benigno Aquino III running for the presidency after his term ends in 2016. “Around six in 10 Filipinos (62%) are not in favor of President Benigno S. Aquino III

running again for the presidency after his term ends in 2016, that is, should the 1987 Constitution be amended to allow for the reelection of an incumbent chief executive,” Pulse Asia said. Under the present Constitution, the president is entitled to only one six-year term. In August, Aquino said he was now open to amending the 1987 Constitution to limit the judiciary’s reach on the executive and the legislature. In a television interview, Aquino said the present Charter – which was drafted and approved early during the term of his mother, the late President Corazon Aquino – does not balance the powers of the three government branches. Against second term for Aquino The Pulse Asia survey said that when the people were asked if they are in favor of Aquino running for president again should the Constitution be amended and the president be allowed to run again, 62 percent answered they were not in favor while only 38 percent said they were. The opposition to Aquino running again for the presidency was the sentiment of 67 percent in Metro Manila, 71 percent in Balance Luzon, 52 percent in Mindanao and 50 percent in Visayas; and 63 percent in Class ABC, 65 percent in Class E and 61 percent in Class D.

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Buena Park’s Silverado Days Still ‘packs ‘emu in’ at 58 Autumn is just upon us and the memories of another summer had just been relegated to fond remembrances. An annual occurrence mostly grouped into the summer “to go events” because most of the features inherent to it apparently fall into the categories that rightfully belong to the season just passed. The event being referred to is the scheduled celebration of the three-day cultural and trade right at the center of the Southland fondly called Silverado Days th on October 17 through the 19th at the Peak Park in Buena Park. Buena Park (pop. 80,530) which tags itThe traditional event, now on its 58 self as the Center of the Southland is home years and still going strong, is being held to several tourist attractions, most notably remember U.S. veterans and heroes as Knott’s Berry Farm and its sister water glimpsed from this year’s theme “Sil- park Knott’s Soak City, Pirate’s Dinner verado Days- Salutes Our Veterans, Our Adventure Show, a Medieval Times dinner, Heroes”. The annual shindig has been a a Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, the landmark signature event that has reaped Wax Museum; and the Japanese Village. multifarious benefits not only to the or- Asians, Filipino Americans included, conganizing city, its perennial event co-host, stitute six percent of the total population. Buena Park Noon Lions Club and other Since 1955, the October event has been enthusiastic community groups. drawing crowds from within and outside Silverado Days has been so successful the city that has reached the 80,000 mark. in drawing participants to the event which The multi-sectoral event has raised thouenable it to break records not only for atten- sands of dollars from its food booths, game dance but most importantly for being able booths, arts and crafts booths and carnival to raise the needed funds that are channeled rides. Also featured are World Amateur back to the community in forms of grants Arm Wrestling Championship, Amateur for schools, city projects, parks and many Horseshoe Contest, Pie-Eating Contest, other service projects. Hog Calling, Baby Contest, Dog Show, The weekend bonanza which feature Chili Cook-off and others. for has come to symbolize the city’s focus Silverado Days has generated over a on the family by way of games, crafts and million dollars in grants awarded since contests that are regular features on the site. Silverado Days since 1972 for schools, Buena Park Noon Lions Club, executor city projects, parks and many other service and coordinator of the community-wide projects to help their activities going. event, is bringing back this year the opCity of Artesia International Street Fair portunity drawing to give ticket holders a and Diversity Festival chance at owning a brand new 2014 SilArtesia’s diversity will become more verado pickup truck for minimal amount evident this weekend, Oct 4, when its multhat’s expected to boost the fund-raising ticultural population “invades” 183rd Street potential of the event. and Pioneer Boulevard for this year’s Inter-

national Street Fair and Diversity Festival under the aegis of Artesia Chamber of Commerce and the City of Artesia. The City’s Downtown will be closed to make way for event that’s expected to draw a large crowd who will explore the beauty of this tapestry of culture where at least 48 languages are heard. The boulevards will be a showcase of “authentic and exotic markets, arts and crafts, restaurants and high-end boutiques of fashionable clothing.” More than fifty merchants and exhibitors from around the world are expected to join the event.

Herminia Chua, 60 Herminia “Hermie” S. Chua, a nurse in her lifetime and the daughter of Ricardo and Asuncion Santos passed away on September 25 2014 at the age of 60. She was born in the Philippines on January 7, 1954 and was a long- time resident of Torrance, California. She is survived by her husband, Eduardo “Ed” Chua; daughters, Rochelle Anne S. Chua, Kristina Rose Chua; siblings Renato Santos, Julieta Roman, Teresa Pureza and dog “Ace”. Interment is on October 4 after a Mass at Green Hills Memorial at 11:00 a.m.

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34 schools to celebrate Int’l Walk to School Day October 8 WHAT: Glendale, CA – 34 Glendale/La Crescenta public and private schools are joining with students from around the world to celebrate International Walk-toSchool Day. On October 8, close to 20,000 students, parents, teachers, volunteers and community leaders will be walking through the neighborhoods.WHO: 34 schools in Glendale/La Crescenta – Media Designee School – John Muir Elementary School, Glendale, CA WHERE: All 30 Glendale Unified Schools and 4 private schools (Salem Lutheran, Holy Family High, Incarnation, Glendale Adventist Academy) WHEN: The walks will begin between 7:40 a.m. and 9, with students and adults gathering at neighborhood locations near schools to form “walking school buses” that will proceed to the schools.

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to regional issues and maritime security crises”. This year’s exercises will include small arms and artillery live-fire training, a mechanized assault, paratroop operations and a simulated boat raid. US assault ship arrives The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu, along with two support ships, arrived at the former US Subic naval base at the weekend to take part in the exercises. In April the allies signed a defense accord giving US forces greater access to Filipino bases as part of a US rebalancing

of military power towards Asia. Although the United States has not taken sides in the territorial disputes, it has warned China against “destabilizing actions” in the South China Sea. The sea is claimed in part by Vietnam, Taiwan, Brunei and Malaysia as well as China and the Philippines. China has been involved in a string of tense maritime incidents with rival claimants in the sea. Earlier this year it placed an oil rig in waters also claimed by Vietnam, sparking deadly riots in the Southeast Asian nation.

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The labor secretary assured OFWs in Hong Kong that her office is in regular contact with its POLO and the Philippine Consulate in Hong Kong which are constantly monitoring the situation. “We will regularly disseminate accurate and relevant information on what’s happening in Hong Kong for the guidance of our OFWs,” she said. Assistant Labor Attache Ma. Nena German, POLO officer-in-charge, had reported that it is calm and normal in the Admiralty District, the area where the POLO and the Philippine Consulate are located and where the street protests erupted on September 28,

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Judging boxing is an inexact science but a new scoring system has come under fire, as well as a series of fights awarded to South Korean boxers. “The result was not right. Maybe next time the judges will be fair,” Barriga told AFP. “I think I won the fight because I had strong punches and clear punches. My goal was gold but bronze is what god gave me.” However, Barriga said rather than refusing his medal, he will wear it “with pride”. “Of course not,” Barriga said, when asked if he would follow Devi’s example. “I will always wear my medal with pride for the Philippines.” Earlier Filipino lightweight Charly Suarez did earn a shot at gold after surviving a brawl against Jordan’s Mustafa Alkasbeh. But there was further disappointment when the Philippines last two semi-finalists also had to settle for bronze after appearing to have edged their fights.

although public transportation is paralyzed, not only in the area, but also in the Central Business District. Earlier, Baldoz directed the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration to also monitor the situation among OFWs through its contact with licensed recruitment agencies deploying OFWs to Hong Kong. She also instructed the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration to put its welfare officers in Hong Kong on notice and to be alert for any sign of disturbance that would imperil the safety and welfare of OFWs.(MNS) Bantamweight Mario Fernandez lost unanimously on points to China’s Zhang Jiawei after dominating the final two rounds. And middleweight Wilfredo Lopez boxed with more skill than Jordan’s Odai Riyad Adel Alhindawi, who seemed content only to wrestle, yet was awarded a 2-1 decision. “I’m especially disappointed about Barriga, and we’re quite disappointed about the last two fights,” ABAP executive director Ed Picson told AFP. “I would concede that they were pretty close fights but, that said, we won them. But this is a subjective sport and we’ve seen stranger things happen in this tournament.” There were five South Koreans in the 10 men’s semi-finals Thursday. Only one lost, in the last fight of the night. Asian heavyweight champion Anton Pinchuk was so dominant that the unanimous decision against Park Nam-Hyeong was never in doubt.

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Corp., which bagged the parking building contract. (So it goes with Hilmarc’s officials who use the alibi that they have stomach aches, that will no longer fly. They have to be here in the next hearing.) Trillanes also issued the same message to officials of the Makati City Hall who did not show up in two hearings of the sub-committee. “As well as ‘yung mga City Hall officials, talagang hinahamon nila itong ating Senado. So sabi ko nga, we will not take that sitting down. We will exhaust and exert necessary measures to compel them. Hindi sila pwedeng magtago sa saya ng

Vice President dito dahil lahat sila kakaladkarain namin dito,” he added, referring to Vice President Jejomar Binay . (It also applies to the City Hall officials who are challenging the Senate. As I said, we will not take that sitting down. We will exhaust and exert necessary measures to compel them. They cannot hide under the cloak of the Vice President in this issue because we will drag them here.) Cayetano reiterated his call to the Vice President to face the Senate and answer all the allegations against him. The Vice President was the city mayor when the construction of the controversial parking building started in 2007.(MNS)

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Should commissions be included in computing overtime pay? Andrew Prizler worked in sales at AT&T Mobility Services as an hourly commissioned employee. In June 2012, Prizler sued, alleging that employer failed to pay him and other employees like him, all wages due, including overtime wages. The company had a policy of excluding commissions in the calculation of their overtime rate, resulting in underpayment of wages. Employees who work overtime, and are Example: If employee worked 50 paid an hourly rate plus some other type of hours for the week, is paid $10 hourly, compensation (such as a bonus, a commis- and received a commission of $100 for sion, or a night differential), are entitled to the week, the overtime rate should be a higher overtime rate. computed as follows: 50 hours x $10 = How is the overtime rate determined? $500 + $100 commission = $600 ÷ 50 First, a “regular rate” for computing hours = $12 regular rate. The regular rate overtime must be established. For hourly of $12 is then multiplied by 1.5. Thus the commissioned employees, the regular rate employee’s overtime rate is $18, not $15. is computed by totaling all commissions The difference of $3 may not sound a lot, and hourly pay for the workweek, and but if employees regularly works overtime dividing that by the number of weekly and receives substantial commissions, the hours worked. The resulting regular rate back wages owed can be significant. If the is then multiplied by 1.5 (time and a half) employee worked more than 12 hours per to derive the overtime rate. If commissions day, then the “regular rate” must be multiare different amounts every week, then the plied by 2, to derive the “double time” rate (e.g., $12 x 2 = $24). ‘regular rate’ will vary too.

Church to hold job fair in Pasadena Oct. 15 Rose City Church and Rose City Coffee are hosting a job fair on October 15, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. Rose City Coffee exists to train homeless in our community in the craft of coffee. Dozens of employers will be on hand with positions available in Administration, Advertising, Clerical, Cafe/coffee,

Customer Service, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare/Nursing, Law Enforcement, Management, Non-Profits, Sales and more. Rose City Church is located at 1801 E Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. Details and Registration information www.rosecitychurch. org/job-fair.

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Prizler’s employer consistently denied the employees’ claims, and argued that the case should not be certified as a class action. However, prior to trial, and after good-faith settlement negotiations, employer agreed to pay $5,000,000 to the employees. If the court approves this settlement, 2,600 employee are expected to benefit. The employer also implemented new policies and methods for paying overtime to its hourly commissioned employees. A reminder: Beginning July 1, 2014, California’s minimum wage was increased to $9 per hour. The premium overtime rate for a minimum wage job is $13.50 and no longer $12. The double time rate is $18 per hour, instead of $16. In cases of mixed pay methods and overtime hours, the “regular rate” for computing overtime cannot be

less than the legally required minimum wage, it will be more. Employees who suspect they may not be correctly paid for all hours worked are more than welcome to consult with an experienced employment attorney to find out if they are owed back wages. [C. Joe Sayas, Jr., Esq. is trial attorney who has obtained several million dollar recoveries for his clients against insurance companies and employers. He has been selected as a Super Lawyer by the Los Angeles Magazine, featured in the cover of Los Angeles Daily Journal’s Verdicts and Settlements, and is a member of the Million Dollar-Advocates Forum. He is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center Washington, D.C. and the University of the Philippines. Visit his website at www.joesayaslaw.com or contact his office at (818) 291-0088 for a no-cost inquiry.]

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‘A Bug’s Light!’ Brings electrical safety lessons to thousands of students in SCE service area ROSEMEAD, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 – Sparky the Wonder Bug will entertain thousands of elementary school students across Southern California Edison’s (SCE) service territory beginning this week, teaching youngsters about electrical safety through a live theatre production of “A Bug’s Light!” The superhero insect, star of the interactive safety learning production staged by The National Theatre for Children (NTC), actively engages students in learning what they and their families can do to stay safe around electricity. Youngsters from more than 30 elementary schools are scheduled to see the live performance, which runs through Oct. 24 in Visalia, Palmdale, Downey, South Gate, Oxnard, Corona, Moreno Valley, Garden Grove, Ventura, Santa Ana, Inglewood, Baldwin Park, Long Beach, Pomona, Compton, Redlands, Rialto, Moreno Valley and other cities. SCE is making the production available to schools as part of its public safety outreach efforts. Two performances are scheduled Oct. 2 at Liberty Boulevard Elementary School in South Gate. “‘A Bug’s Light!’ is a terrific opportunity to educate children about the wonders and hazards of electricity in a fun and entertaining way,” said Don Neal, SCE’s director of Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety. “This program is an important element of SCE’s overall efforts to promote public safety around power lines.” The production features a combination of interactive learning techniques, a live assembly performance using professional

actors, a classroom curriculum, homework assignments and activity books in English and Spanish that students can take home and share with their families. Children learn important safety lessons, including how electricity is made and used, how to identify dangerous situations both inside and outside the home and ways to stay safe around electricity, including when around downed power lines. For more information about electrical safety, visit www.on.sce.com/staysafe. For more information about the upcoming performances: 2014 “A Bug’s Light!” performance schedule. About Southern California Edison An Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of nearly 14 million via 4.9 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

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Do you have these early signs of debt trouble? How much debt is too much? Are you worried that you have accumulated more debt than you can afford to pay back? One of the smartest things you can do in managing your finances is to know at all times how much total debt you have. Look at all your bills every month and review all your credit card statements carefully. Don’t simply pay the me- a lot of people don’t do it. And that’s bills without carefully reviewing all the how financial trouble starts. charges you incurred in the past month. FACT: Unfortunately, it is common for This helps you become more aware of me to see a lot of people who are not livyour monthly spending patterns instead ing within their means. They spend more of scratching your head every payday and than they earn and then resort to borrowing wondering where in the world your money in order to account for the shortfall. The went. This sounds simple, I know, but trust availability of easy credit and the lure of

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Ballet Philippines reception at LA Rose Cafe with (from left, standing) Artistic Director Paul Morales, Benito Miranda, guest, LA Rose Cafe owner Lem Balagot, (seated from left), Myrna Aquitania, Becca Godinez, Ballet Philippines President Margie Moran-Floirendo and Sony executive Fritz Friedman. Photo: Joy Marino/Balita Media

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MANILA, Oct 3 (Mabuhay) – The group behind a full-page newspaper ad urging President Benigno Aquino III to seek re-election in 2016, finally came out and said its members are determined to gather an initial two million signatures by November 30, which it will present to the President. At a press conference on Friday in Quezon City, Atty. Melvin Matibag, the lead convener of the Movement for Reform, Continuity and Momentum (MORE2COME), said that in the next three weeks, the group will formally launch its campaign to gather eight million signatures to encourage Aquino to run again in the 2016 polls. Also, Matibag said the signature drive will start in Metro Manila but will be launched in the provinces in the coming months. “Dito muna natin sa Metro Manila uumpisahan. Ang target natin ay makakuha ng two million signatures by November

30, Bonifacio Day, at maipadala ito sa Malacañang,” Matibag said. “We are very confident that we can achieve this initial target,” he added. In a full-page paid ad published in the Philippine Daily Inquirer last Tuesday, MORE2COME announced its campaign to gather eight million signatures to urge Aquino to seek re-election. The group said Aquino’s re-election is possible by amending the 1987 Constitution, noting that the administration has the numbers in Congress to initiate Charter change. Section 4, Article VII of the 1987 Constitution – which was drafted and approved under the watch of Aquino’s mother, the late President Corazon Aquino – limits the presidency to a single six-year term. But in its ad, MORE2COME considered Aquino “the best and only successor,” and trumpeted his economic gains. The ad also said: “As of today, the most visible possible successors are in a bind.

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Dealing with Assets Omitted from a Divorce Case You and your spouse may have gone through a lengthy and contentious divorce proceeding. This is usually the most difficult period of a person’s life. Finally, time heals all pain. You and your spouse get tired of bickering and being mean to one another that you both decide to compromise each other positions and resolve all issues in your divorce case through settlement. Shortly thereafter, the divorce judgment is finally entered by the Court and you get a sigh of relief. Later you discovery the Court retains the power to divide a that “Oops!,” your ex-spouse had com- specific property if there is a community munity asset and/or debt that was left out interest in it. The Court’s “continuing jurisdiction” of the divorce judgment. This may be a pension, retirement account, a hidden bank over omitted community estate assets or account, or a piece of real estate property debts is invoked by filing a post judgment which was not divided in the judgment. Motion, or Request for Order in the diWhat is one to do in this situation? The vorce case. Family Code §2556 provides answer can be found in California Family “A party may file a postjudgment motion or request for order in the proceeding in Code §2556. California Family Code §2556 pro- order to obtain adjudication of any comvides “In a proceeding for dissolution of munity estate asset or liability omitted or marriage, for nullity of marriage, or for not adjudicated by the judgment.” The legal separation of the parties, the court postjudgment partition of the unadjudihas continuing jurisdiction to award com- cated community estate claims is properly munity estate assets or community estate entertained by the court even absent an liabilities to the parties that have not been express reservation of jurisdiction in its previously adjudicated by a judgment in prior judgment. Marriage of Moore & the proceeding.” California Family Code Ferrie (1993) 14 CA4th 1472, 1483, 18 §2556. Even if the parties did not expressly CR2d 543, 549, fn. 9. The postjudgment reserve jurisdiction on that piece of asset, motion is available to any omitted asset or

Filipinotown Independent Film Festival launching Oct 15 at FACLA The Historic Filipinotown Independent Film Festival LLC (HFIF LLC) has announced that the Historic Filipinotown Independent Film Festival that will feature Filipino and Filipino-American independently produced films from the Philippines be launched on October 15, a Wednesday, at 6 p.m. at the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles Social Hall. Ms. Aleli Abrigo Neal, leading producer of the HIFI LLC, announced the soft launching of the Historic Filipinotown Indie Film Festival, October 15, Wednesday, 6 p.m., FACLA Social Hall with a press conference and the announcement of the Film Festival that will be held in December 2014. Also at the press conference, the HIFI Indie Film Festival will also start accepting entry form for the film festival as of Oct. 15 and the announcement of HiFi Indie’s Leona Calderon premier in partnership with SMR International USA LLC. There will also be a sit-down dinner with a screening of the feature film Leoan Calderon.

debt not adjudicated by the divorce judgment. However, Family Code §2556 does not extend to division and adjudication of any separate property. Marriage of Klug (2005) 130 CA4th 1389, 1396, 31 CR3d 327, 331–332. If an asset was partially omitted, the Court can still divide and adjudicate the portion that has been omitted postjudgment under family code §2566. Community Property adjudicated under § 2556 shall be divided equally “unless the court finds upon good cause shown that the interests of justice require an unequal division of the asset or liability.” Family Code §2556. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may

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Aquino: Govt ensuring energy security amid looming power crisis

MANILA, Sept 30 (Mabuhay) – President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday assured private sector stakeholders that the government is ensuring the country’s energy security amid a looming power crisis next summer. During the Energy Smart Philippines conference in Pasay City, Aquino vowed government support for efforts to tap renewable energy sources, which he said can produce 9,931 megawatts by 2030. “As early as now, it is of absolute importance to continue exploring and investing on clean and renewable energy sources,” the President said. He added that the Department of Energy (DOE) is committed to its energy efficiency program, which aims to reduce the country’s power consumption. At the same time, Aquino assured the private sector that the emergency powers he is asking from Congress to avert a power crisis next summer will not be abused. “Government intervention is meant only to address the shortage. The sole goal of this initiative is to ensure that our economy does not lose its momentum in the event of an energy shortage,” he said. Aquino is asking Congress for authority to contract additional generating capacity to address the 300-megawatt (MW) projected deficit for next year, and to generate another 300 MW in power reserves. The President intends to invoke Section 71 or the Electric Power Crisis Provision under Republic Act 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA). Senate President Franklin Drilon earlier expressed willingness to heed Aquino’s request, although Senate energey committee chairman Sergio Osmeña III said other options are available to the government to deal with the looming power crisis. On the other hand, House Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II, Aquino’s ally, wanted to clarify why the government will have to rent the additional generating capacity for 2 years, when it is only needed for 3 months. House energy committee chairman Rep. Reynaldo Umali, for his part, warned of daily three-hour brownouts next summer if the government fails the avert the power crisis. (MNS)

Palace backs Purisima’s decision to stay as PNP chief MANILA, Sept 30 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Tuesday backed Philippine National Police chief Director General Alan Purisima’s decision not to quit his post amid accusations of hidden wealth and irregularities in a construction project inside the national police headquarters. On Monday afternoon, Purisima met with President Benigno Aquino III, a day before he faced the Senate, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. confirmed at a press briefing. Coloma maintained that those calling for Purisima’s resignation should let the PNP chief undergo judicial processes first. “Hindi naman ho yata makatwiran na humantong sa mga konklusyon na ang resulta ay magkakaroon ng bahid o alinlangan sa integridad sa katauhan ng isang public official na nakabatay lamang sa mga paratang,” he said when asked if Purisima should resign. Various anti-crime groups have called for the Purisima’s resignation over what they claim was the PNP chief’s silence on the recent crimes involving police officers. PNP reorganization? But during Tuesday’s hearing, Purisima said he would continue his job as PNP chief despite the accusations hurled toward him. Purisima is facing plunder and graft complaints

before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with his supposed mansion in Nueva Ecija and alleged anomalies in the renovation of the PNP chief’s official quarters inside Camp Crame. The PNP chief said these accusations were just concocted by those who are against the reforms he is implementing in the police force. Asked if it is high time for the PNP to be reorganized, Coloma said, “Nasa pagpapasya na po iyan ng Pangulo, sa rekomendasyon ng Department of Interior and Local Government.” In an interview last week, Aquino vouched for the PNP chief’s good character, saying it would be out of character for Purisima to live in luxury. The President has known Purisima since 1987, when the PNP chief was was a member of the security group of his mother, the late President Corazon Aquino. In a separate speech on Sept. 12 in Malacañang, President Aquino also said Purisima should not be blamed for crimes involving rogue cops. “Tanungin ko lang po: Ngayon lang ba lumitaw ang mga scalawags (rogue cops) na ito o ngayon lang ba nagkaroon ng scalawags sa ating pong serbisyo? Totoong may scalawag, pero sino po ba ang nakahuli sa mga nang-hulidap sa EDSA? Mga pulis din po,” the President said at the time. (MNS)

Very little time available for Charter change, Comelec chief says MANILA, Oct 1 (Mabuhay) – Amid talks of amending the 1987 Constitution, Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes Jr. admitted that there is very little time for it. “Wala na ring oras, konting konti na. Masikip na,” Brillantes told reporters Wednesday at the sidelines of the opening of the Overseas Voter Registration Center at the Blas Ople-Overseas Workers Welfare Administration Development Center in Intramuros, Manila. He said Congress should pass the amendments before October next year. “The filing of certificate of candidacy is in October of 2015, therefore the amendments should be finished before the filing of the certificates of candidacy,” Brillantes said. He said Congress can also convert itself into a constitutional assembly then submit their proposed amendments for a plebiscite. Still, Brillantes said the plebiscite should be held three months before the filing of certificates of candidacy. This scenario, according to Brillantes, is also not very feasible. He added another problem is the lack of budget for the conduct of plebiscite next year after the Department of Budget and Management cut the

Comelec budget. Senate President Franklin Drilon, meanwhile, said the Senate supports the effort in the House of Representatives to push amendments to the economic provisions of the Constitution phrase by inserting the “unless otherwise provided by law.” In a speech before the members of the Philippine Bar Association Tuesday night, Drilon said the amendment would enable the Congress “to review our economic policies without the need of amending our Constitution.” “We support this approach in amending our very stringent economic policies, in order that we could keep pace with a fast-paced economic environment,” he said. Earlier, lawmakers supportive of Charter change have expressed their preference for introducing amendments to the Constitution through a constitutional assembly. Under Resolution of Both Houses No. 1 (RBH 1) filed by Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr., the amendments to the Constitution will be approved if the proposal garners three-fourths vote in the Senate and the House, separately. In August, President Aquino said he is now open to amending the Constitution to limit the judiciary’s power on the executive and legislature. (MNS)

‘Let him have peace away from gov’t’: Escudero on calls for Aquino’s 2nd term MANILA, Sept 30 (Mabuhay) – The Aquino family has already rendered great service to the country, let them have peace and quiet away from the “media spotlight and headaches of government work,” Senator Francis Escudero said Tuesday. “As a personal friend, I believe he and his family have already rendered great service to the country from his father who was martyred and his mother who served as President, and to himself,” Escudero said when asked about the full page advertisement in the Philippine Daily Inquirer calling for Aquino to run a second term. “It would be too much to ask them for additional service. Maybe we should give them the time to live peacefully, quietly and happy, far from the media

spotlight and headaches of working for government,” he said. The full page advertisement cited the strong economic growth of the country as well as “major reforms” in financial policies that allegedly reduced graft and corruption. “It seems that [Aquino] is still the best and only successor,” the advertisement from the group calling itself “Movement for Reform, Continuity and Momentum.” “Lest we forget, President Aquino is an honest man. [Aquino] must now seek a second term in order to make sure that the country stays on course on the right road, and headed for continued growth and reform,”

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Purisima has to go Beleaguered Director General Alan Purisima of the graft ridden Philippine National Police (PNP) has no other option but to resign to restore the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trust in the police force. The PNP, which has been plagued with bribery for years, have been facing widespread criticism from all sectors of society because of inefficiency and unabated corrupt practices in all levels. General Purisima, a very close friend It is said that they often clash when it of President Noynoy, is facing three comes to promotions and plans on how plunder charges before the Office of the to upgrade the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; police force. Ombudsman. The PNP Chief is accused of As far as his controversial 4.7 hectare accumulating unexplained wealth after the property in Nueva Ecija, he claimed that he discovery of his huge mansion constructed bought it for a bargain price of P150,000 in the middle of a 47-hectare lot in San while he was still a provincial police direcLeonardo, Nueva Ecija. tor. On his expensive vehicles, particularly During a recent Senate inquiry, Puri- the luxury Toyota Prado SUV, he said he sima failed to explain to Senators Grace bought it for only P1.5 million because of Poe and Segio OsmeĂąa III how he was a huge discount he got from a car dealerable to acquire expensive vehicles worth ship based in San Fernando, Pampanga. millions of pesos, prompting the legisla- His decision to remain in his post despite tors to say that the PNP chief was â&#x20AC;&#x153;lying widespread calls for his resignation is through his teeth.â&#x20AC;? anchored on the premise that President He is also being accused of receiving Noynoy will back him up â&#x20AC;&#x153;all the way.â&#x20AC;? donations from his â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendsâ&#x20AC;? for the reno- A recent statement from MalacaĂąang vation of his so called â&#x20AC;&#x153;white house,â&#x20AC;? the stated that the President has complete trust official residence of the PNP chief inside and confidence on Purisimaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integrity. Camp Crame. The cost of the construction However, some decent officers of the is P11 million. PNP are one in saying that Purisima Despite a strong public clamor for should quit if only to save the tarnished him to step down, Purisima was quoted image of the PNP from further emrecently as saying that he has no option barrassment. They added that Purito â&#x20AC;&#x153;pack his bagsâ&#x20AC;? and quit. He said he is sima has lost his moral ascendancy to not thinking of going on leave either while head the 150,000 strong police force. the case against him is being investigated. The statement is true. He lost all sense Purisima is claiming that he is a target of of decency, honesty and integrity as a a demolition job by certain groups who police officer by accepting gifts worth want to have a firm grip in the police force. millions of pesos, such as huge discounts It is common knowledge in Camp for an expensive vehicle and his sprawlCrame that Purisima is not in good ing lot and mansion in Nueva Ecija. terms with DILG Secretary Mar Roxas. In his 30 years of service in the police

force, he has survived so many controversies. Purisima is one of the most trusted men of former PNP Director General Hermogenes Ebdane. But even Ebdane was linked to the so called ballot box switching in the 2004 presidential elections. A provincial police director based in Zambales admitted that he and his men took part in the ballot boxes switching at the Batasan Pambansa building during the 2004 presidential elections. He claimed that they did they â&#x20AC;&#x153;switchingâ&#x20AC;? operations on orders of the then PNP Director General Hermogenes Ebdane. He further claimed they were ordered to replace the original election returns kept at the Batasan Pambansa with manufactured tallies brought in by Ebdane. He, however, did not directly link Purisima in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;ballot box switching.â&#x20AC;? It should be recalled that Purisima was also relieved of his command as police director in Pangasinan after the reported continued operations of â&#x20AC;&#x153;juetengâ&#x20AC;? in the province. Surprisingly, after several months, he was reinstated in his former assignment. General Purisima is the second PNP Chief to be charged with graft and malversation. Retired PNP Director General Avelino â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sonnyâ&#x20AC;? Razon Jr., who is now in detention, is also facing graft and malversation charges in connection with the alleged

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bogus repairs and maintenance of 28 police armored vehicles during his tenure in the force. General Razon and 32 other police officers and civilians were involved in the anomalous bogus repairs of armored vehicles. The cost of the reported repairs done from 2007 to 2008 was a whopping P358.88 million. Another PNP General is also awaiting trial for graft and technical malversation of public funds. General Eliseo De La Paz, his wife and nine other PNP officials are facing criminal charges before the Sandiganbayan. In 2009, General De La Paz and his wife were arrested by the police and prevented from departing from Sheremetyevo International airport in Moscow after they were caught carrying 105,000 Euros (P6.8 million) in cash that was way above the limit that can be carried out of the country. Both he and his wife were on their way back to the Philippines when they were apprehended by airport police. De La Paz and all co accused are currently facing five counts of graft and three counts of illegal use of public funds. These cops sure have a way of getting so much cash on their hands, whether they were stolen, given as â&#x20AC;&#x153;giftsâ&#x20AC;? by friends or through huge discounts on purchases, is something that needs to be dealt with. Question is, who can police the police?

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Grape compound shown to help fight acne: study (Relaxnews) - After heart and dental health, a team of US scientists has found that a compound found in grapes and red wine could also play a role in fighting acne. Though for some, red wine can cause the skin to flare up in a rosy flush, scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) wondered if they could take the same heart-healthy antioxidant properties of its star ingredient, resveratrol, and apply it to the treatment of acne. Resveratrol is found in the skin of grapes. After combining the antioxidant with the common acne medication benzoyl peroxide, researchers found that resveratrol enhanced the drug’s ability to kill acne

by by inhibiting the growth of zit-causing bacteria. Resveratrol works by halting the formation of free radicals, which cause cell and tissue damage. Benzoyl peroxide, meanwhile, is an oxidant that works by creating free radicals that kill the acne bacteria. And though, in theory, the two compounds should cancel each other out, researchers found that the two elements actually worked in tandem to fight bacteria: one aggressively killed it, while the other offered prolonged antibacterial effects. “It was like combining the best of both worlds and offering a two-pronged attack on the bacteria,” said senior author Dr.

Jenny Kim in a statement. For their research, scientists grew colonies of the acne-causing bacteria called Propionibacterium and added various concentrations of resveratrol and benzoyl peroxide. On its own, they found that while benzoyl peroxide was able to kill the bacteria at all concentration levels, the effect failed to last beyond 24 hours. Resveratrol, when applied alone, wasn’t able to kill the bacteria as aggressively as benzoyl peroxide, but it was able to inhibit new growth over a longer period of time. But when applied together, the combination proved the most effective at reduc-

The age of personal DNA storage has arrived (Relaxnews) - On Friday, Santa Barbara-based GENiSYSS started an Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign for its thumbdrive-sized capsules to store DNA in a way that’s never been available to the public. Soon enough, your children and theirs alike will have a reference for understanding what predispositions have been passed forward. GENiSYSS says “pre exposure DNA,” which is recorded before years of living expose it to qualities in the environment and physical stresses that could spur mu-

tations, is important to gather for treating a number of ailments that arise due to mutations. Storing your and your family’s DNA, they claim, could be used to prevent and treat any health problems that may arise in the future, in addition to other identity uses for which DNA data comes into play. A pinprick produces the droplet of blood needed for DNA storage and each capsule has four to eight storage wells that protect the DNA at room temperature. It comes with access to a corresponding

Group nature walks may boost mental well-being (Relaxnews) – Shedding light on the frequently proposed but rarely taken-to-heart suggestion of getting air and seeing friends, a large-scale study linked group nature walks to improved mental health and reduced stress. “We hear people say they feel better after a walk or going outside but there haven’t been many studies of this large size to support the conclusion that these behaviors actually improve your mental health and well-being,” says senior author Sara Warber, M.D., associate professor of family medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School in the US and member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. In the study, researchers from the University of Michigan evaluated 1,991 participants in Great Britain’s Walking for Health, a program that

encourages and organizes community walks. Their sample included people who participated regularly in group nature walks, and those who didn’t. All participants were screened for demographics, then for mental well-being, and data was quantified on a variety of assessment scales. Statistical analysis showed that those who had recently experienced a stressful event such as serious illness, marital separation, unemployment or the death of a loved one experienced mood upswings that lasted after their walks. Participants were compared to a statistically matched control group of subjects who were not active in Walking for Health. The paper was published in the journal Ecopsychology.

platform, upon which families can upload their DNA stats along with memories, photos, videos and important documents like the family tree. A child safety capsule, designed to attach to a parent’s keychain, can be pre-ordered for just $30 for delivery in December of this year. Family DNA for up to eight people can be stored in the same capsule or in a separate capsule for each member. The Family Vault package containing the software and eight capsules can be preordered for $70 with free shipping within the US. For more information: https:// www.indiegogo.com/projects/genisyssstores-dna-to-save-lives

ing bacteria counts, the study found. The findings were published in the journal Dermatology and Therapy. In other good news surrounding red wine, research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry this spring showed that red wine could help fight tooth decay. In simulated lab tests, researchers showed that it was effective at eliminating the bacteria that causes plaque and tooth decay thanks to its antimicrobial properties.

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Charice Pempengco expressed doubt as to whether Filipinos are truly proud of her after earning international recognition over the years. The 22-year-old singer took to Instagram on Monday to lament the “bullying” she has received time and again from Filipino viewers despite her achievements on the international stage. Since she debuted on American television in 2007, Charice has gone on tour with Canadian composer David Foster, released albums internationally, nabbed a guest role in the TV musical “Glee,” and appeared in the comedy movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squekquel,” among others. Despite these achievements, according to Charice, Filipino viewers tend to dwell on her supposed shortcomings and continue to criticize her for her looks, her personal life, and more recently, her sexuality. In June 2013, Charice made international headlines when she confirmed that she is lesbian, ending months of speculation. Charice said that whenever she appears on local TV, she hesitates to open her social media accounts for fear of seeing the latest bout of criticisms directed, not at her performance, but at her person. The “Pyramid” hitmaker added that, sometimes, she cannot help but think whether having the good looks of a matinee idol would make Filipinos appreciate her more for the same achievements. Here is Charice’s full message on Instagram: “Ito lang nasa isip ko ng ilang taon na. Ang showbiz dito sa Pilipinas, mahirap. ‘Di ko alam ang status ko, kung mahal ba ako ng sarili kong bansa o kailangan ko paring i-prove ‘yung sarili ko?

“Sa ilang taon na nagta-trabaho ako, hindi man kasing tagal ng ibang idols niyo, mahirap parin ‘yung pinagdaanan ko. “Nakikipag sapalaran [ako] sa bansang ‘di ko naman kinalakihan. Napasama ako sa mga malalaking TV shows, pero pagdating ko dito, iba parin ang hinahanap as akin, iba parin ang nilalait sa akin—pananalita ko, itsura ko, mga sinusuot ko, buhok ko, sekswalidad ko, buhay ko, lahat na. “Napapagkamalan akong mayabang. Dahil ba nakatungtong [ako] ng ibang bansa? Pinagtatawanan ako dati kasi raw mali-mali Ingles ko, pati ibang artista (kung puwede lang mag-drop names). May oras na puro laman ng news ay halos issues kaysa sa achievements na nakukuha ko. “Kaya minsan, nandoon ‘yung oras na parang may wall ako sa harap ko, straight lang mukha ko. Kasi ayoko na nung time na inaapi at pinagtatawanan ako. Gusto ko may respeto kahit kaunti. “Nakikita ko ang mga taong nagmamahal sa akin at nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat. Pero aminin natin na pag kumanta na ako dito, nakakatakot buksan ang ibang social networks. Ang daming bully. “Ito, joke ito sa isip ko. Natatawa ako pag iniisip, pero medyo totoo din. Minsan iniisip ko—kung kamukha kaya ako ng isa sa pinaka guwapong artista ngayon, tapos same achievements, iba kaya ang trato? “Nagsasabi lang po ako ng totoo. Ganito na talaga ngayon. “Masarap lang ilabas ang nararamdaman, pero salamat kay Lord at pinpatatag Niya ako. Sa lahat ng reklamo ko, kuntento na ako. Basta nandiyan ‘yung mga totoong taong nagmamahal sa akin. I love you back at patuloy ang buhay! “Good night sa inyo at pasensya na kung naduling kayo sa post ko. God bless!”(MNS)

Kuh Ledesma: Revisiting the past, laying claim to the future Kuh Ledesma, one of the more iconic singers of her generation with over 20 studio albums to her name, acknowledged that there are more talented singers today than before. Still, she believes talents like herself can hold a candle to the best of them today. “Siguro may mga tao na hindi nakarinig ng songs namin before pero I believe na there’s still a market for our kind of music,” Ledesma said. Asked what is different about today’s music, Ledesma answered, “Ibang-iba na talaga… siguro napakalaking napansin ko eh, wala na ’yung tipong disco.” Ledesma started her music career with the band Lastiko in her hometown of Bacolod. Later she went to Manila and joined Music & Magic. The rest is history. Ledesma divulged that she is planning to write a book about her music career but that might have to wait. “Marami pa kasi akong gustong gawin. So, ’yung book hindi ko pa alam kung matatapos this year,” she said. After 35 years, Ledesma will reunite with Music & Magic for a concert to be held on Oct. 3 at the PICC Plenary Hall in Pasay City. Ledesma is thankful for the chance to work with old friends. She shared that

the concert is not merely about nostalgia. “Nagkaroon kami ng reunion kasi gusto ko maka-influence ang music namin dati… kasi wala nang gumagawa ng shows na katulad nung sa amin dati,” she said. Music & Magic took a break from performing in 1986. Ledesma explained that everyone wanted to branch out. “More doors were opening up for us individually… we wanted to try new things,” she said. Aside from Ledesma, the band included Jet Montelibano, Fe de los Reyes, Eva Caparas, Angeli Pangilinan, Toto Gentica, Hector Pedero, Butch Elizalde and Nonoy Mendoza. After the band’s dissolution, Montelibano, Pangilinan, Elizalde and Pedero ventured into promoting concerts and managing artists; de los Reyes and Caparas migrated to the US; Gentica went into producing commercials and other entertainment projects; while Mendoza played Mendoza played drums for the band 8-Track. Of course, Ledesma went on to enjoy a solo career that included several movie appearances. Ledesma said she is grateful to be part of a band that she considers her “second family.”

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PHL Consulate General co-hosts launch of 9th Annual Asian Friendship Golf Tournament Los Angeles, September 25, 2014 – The Philippine Consulate General co-hosted the launch of the 9th Annual Asian Friendship Golf Tournament at the Community Hall of the Philippine Consulate General on 24 September 2014. Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim welcomed the cooperation of the Asian American Chamber Association (AACA)

composed of the Bangladesh, Cambodian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Mongolian, Pakistani, Singaporean, Thai Chambers and the Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles (FACC-LA) in organizing the Asian Friendship Golf Tournament to be held at Santa Clarita Mountain Course on 20 October 2014.

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Photo above shows (fifth from left) Cambodia Honorary Consul General Kim Chha Hout, Consul General Leo Herrera-Lim with Presidents and Chairmen’s of the different Asian Chambers.

Carson march tribute to Larry Itliong Oct.25 The City of Carson and various organizations will join the entire community in honoring the life’s work and legacy of Larry Itliong – a FilipinoAmerican labor leader and organizer. The tribute march will start at 9 a.m. from the USW-Local 675 Union Hall, located at 1200 E. 220th Lot of the Congresswoman Juanita

Millender-McDonald Community Center located at 801 E. Carson Street in Carson. The event is open to the public and admission is free. The event will feature music, refreshments, inspirational messages and awards presented to the labor awardees. Street in Carson and end up at the East Parking

Mapua High School (USA Edition)’s ‘Red Robin Rockin’ Reunion’ The Mapua Institute of Technology High School (MITHS) will hold its first grand reunion and formal dinner-dance in the USA at the Airtel Hotel in Van Nuys, California on November 8 and 9, 2014. Led by MITHS Batch ’74 in celebration of its 40ã« anniversary, this two-day event billed “Red Robin Rockin’ Reunion” begins with a full day of fellowship on Saturday, November 8ã« at the hospitality suite of Airtel Hotel. According to the organizers, “This fun-filled “Meet & Greet” is a day of reminiscing and story sharing about our high school days in Mapua. We will also take this opportunity to formally organize a MITHS alumni association, USA Edition. The weekend will be capped by the first formal dinner-dance on Sunday, November 9ã« at Airtel Hotel ballroom starting at 7 p.m. Attendees are urged to spend the evening with their classmates, former teachers and fellow Mapuans in an evening of dancing and entertainment.

A souvenir program will be printed to commemorate this occasion. If for some reason, the Mapuans are unable to join in this momentous occasion, they are encouraged to participate by placing their ads in the commemorative souvenir program. “Share you family pictures, promote your business, and more importantly, share your batch pictures,” the convenors announced. For more details and registration inquiries, interested parties may call Bhot Salas @ 818-335-2417 or Dony Rondilla @ 661-373-0991.

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California becomes first US state to ban plastic bags LOS ANGELES, September 30, 2014 (AFP) - California became the first US state Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags, as Governor Jerry Brown signed the measure into law. Under the legislation, single-use bags will disappear from grocery stores and pharmacies from July 1, 2015, and then from convenience and liquor stores from July 1, 2016. Lawmakers passed the bill earlier this month, and Brown had until the end of September to sign it. “This bill is a step in the right direction—it reduces the torrent of plastic

polluting our beaches, parks and even the vast ocean itself,” Brown said in a statement. “We’re the first to ban these bags, and we won’t be the last.” The bill allows stores to charge 10 cents for paper or reusable bags. Similar bans, backed by environmentalists, are already in place in other California cities including Los Angeles and San Francisco. A ban was opposed by Republicans who argued it would be too much government meddling for small- and mediumsized businesses, and was also contested by bag manufacturers who fear job losses.

California bans paparazzi drones LOS ANGELES, October 1, 2014 (AFP) - California on Tuesday approved a law which will prevent paparazzi from using drones to take photos of celebrities, among a series of measures aimed at tightening protection of privacy. Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a string of legislative bills also including an expansion of one against so-called “revenge porn,” when former lovers share nude photos of their exes online. The drone ban bill, which is aimed at shoring up privacy for the general public but will work equally well for celebrities, was authored by lawmaker Ed Chau. “As technology continues to advance and new robotic-like devices become more affordable for the general public, the possibility of an individual’s privacy being invaded substantially increases,” he said. “I applaud the governor for signing

(the law) because it will ensure that our state’s invasion of privacy statute remains relevant even as technology continues to evolve,” he added on his website. California passed a “revenge porn” law last year, making it illegal to post naked pictures of an ex-partner online and setting a jail term of up to six months for anyone convicted. The new law signed Tuesday allows victims of revenge porn to seek damages in civil court, and also to seek a restraining order to get the offending photos taken down from the Internet. The bill also expands the ban to include “selfie” photos. “Rather than having to argue in court on the grounds of invasion of privacy... lawyers can now pursue relief by directly showing the images were sent without the consent of the victim,” said the bill’s author Bob Wieckowski.

Hackers charged in software theft from US army, others alleged role in the conspiracy, officials said, without identifying the suspect. Officials said Pokora and Nesheiwat pleaded guilty in a Delaware federal court to some of the charges and are scheduled for sentencing on January 13. Pokora was arrested on March 28, at the US-Canada border in Lewiston, New York. Officials said Pokora is believed to be the first person based outside the United States convicted of hacking into US businesses to steal trade secret information According to the indictment, the group hacked into networks to steal the source code, technical specifications and related information for Microsoft’s thenunreleased Xbox One gaming console, and other proprietary data related to the online gaming platform Xbox Live. Other trade secrets stolen were from the Apache helicopter simulator software developed by Zombie Studios for the US Army and a pre-release version of Epic’s video game “Gears of War 3.” The value of the stolen intellectual property and other losses was estimated between $100 million and $200 million. Officials said they had seized over $620,000 in cash and other proceeds from the suspects. This case is being investigated by the FBI, with assistance from the Department of Homeland Security, the US Postal Inspection Service and in coordination with the Western Australia Police and the Peel Regional Police of Ontario, Canada.

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First US child dies from enterovirus D68 By Kerry Sheridan

WASHINGTON, October 1, 2014 (AFP) - A child in the northeastern US state of Rhode Island has become the first to die from an ongoing outbreak of a respiratory virus, enterovirus D68, health officials said Wednesday. The child died from an unusual combination of enterovirus D68 - which has infected more than 470 kids across the United States since August—and a staph infection. “Infection by both Staphylococcus aureus sepsis and EV-D68 is a very rare combination that can cause very severe illness in children and adults,” the Rhode Island Department of Health said in a statement. Enterovirus D68 typically causes flu-like symptoms, but in some cases it can cause wheezing and breathing problems that may require hospitalization. A spike in cases among patients nationwide has reached 472 people, most of them children, in 41 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Concerns have also mounted over the emergence of nine cases in Colorado where children had respiratory infections that were followed by acute neurologic illness, including sudden limb weakness. Experts are investigating whether there may be a link between the enterovirus outbreak and the paralysis cases. Four cases of children who had recent respiratory infections, followed by neurologic illness with limb weakness are also being tracked in Boston, Massachusetts. “At this time, a connection between EV-D68 and the neurologic illness with limb weakness has not been definitively proven,” Boston Children’s Hospital said in a statement. The children range in age from four to 15 years old. One is in intensive care, two are hospitalized and one has been discharged, the hospital added. Some enteroviruses, including D68, have been shown in rare cases in the past to be capable of causing neurologic symptoms and sudden muscle weakness. Viruses in this family typically circulate in the late summer to early fall, before flu season begins in earnest. If the seasons start to overlap, experts say the potential for dual infections could be particularly dangerous for children with asthma. There is no vaccine to prevent EV-D68, and frequent hand-washing is the best way to prevent it, experts say. “We are all heartbroken to hear about the death of one of Rhode Island’s children,” said Michael Fine, director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. “Many of us will have EV-D68. Most of us will have very mild symptoms and all but very few will recover quickly and completely. The vast majority of children exposed to EV-D68 recover completely.”

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Bulgaria, Spain bust electronic crime gang victimizing Pinoys THE HAGUE, October 1, 2014 (AFP) Bulgarian and Spanish police have busted an organised crime gang specializing in ATM “skimming”, electronic fraud and using 3D printers, arresting 31 suspects in raids in the two countries, Europe’s police zsaid on Wednesday. Police swooped on 40 homes in Malaga in Spain as well as in Sofia, Burgas and Silistra in Bulgaria in “Operation Im-

perium”, Europol said in a press release issued from its Hague-based headquarters. Law enforcement officers dismantled eight criminal laboratories and seized more than 1,000 devices including micro cameras, card readers, magnetic strip readers and writers, computers, phones and flash drives as well as plastic cards ready to be encoded, Europol said. “Moreover officers found 3D print-

CBCP exec: LGUs should help thwart ‘lewd’ fashion shows MANILA, Oct 1 (Mabuhay) – Local government units should share the responsibility in thwarting lewd fashion shows and similar events by being more stringent in screening permit applications from organizers, a Catholic Church official said. Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Permanent Committee on Public Affairs executive secretary Fr. Jerome Secillano said LGUs will be the ones to decide if shows will be permitted in their jurisdictions. “If they actually see that such an event is already bordering on (the) pornographic, and it will destroy the moral fiber of the community, then the LGU which issued the license to the company (sponsoring) the event to take place, has all the right to stop it,” he said on Radyo

Veritas. He added LGUs may even reserve the right to stop an event if it has elements that “threaten morality.” Excerpts of the interview were posted on the CBCP news site. A recent fashion show had been criticized for suggesting lewdness and containing offensive parts. The clothing company behind the show had apologized for the row. But Secillano said local governments should carry out their duty of monitoring events that happen within their jurisdictions, to ensure future fashion shows will be acceptable to community standards. “It’s not about the show per se, but perhaps the local government is responsible for monitoring the event itself,” he said. (MNS)

ing equipment to produce fake plastic card slot bezels ready to be installed on ATMs,” it added. The gang used stolen data “skimmed” from automated teller machines or so-called point-of-sale terminals around Europe including Italy, France, Spain, Germany and Turkey. They then created fake payment cards which they use to draw huge amounts of cash from unsuspecting victims’ accounts

in countries like Peru and the Philippines, Europol said. The operation was led by the Spanish and Bulgarian police and coordinated by Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre in The Hague. Last week, Europol announced that police across the continent had arrested more than 1,000 suspects in an unprecedented swoop on organized crime groups.

Filipino couple in animal torture videos jailed for life MANILA, September 30, 2014 (AFP) – A Philippine couple have been jailed for life for forcing young scantily-clad women to torture or kill animals for the sexual gratification of online customers, a court official said Tuesday. Victor Ridon and Chita Dorma Ridon were found guilty of human trafficking by a court in the northern city of San Fernando. “As clear as day, the factual evidence points to the accused spouses as the perpetrators of these grievous crimes,” Judge Alpino Florendo wrote in his ruling. Court clerk Allen Sarmiento told AFP the “crush video” ruling, handed down on Monday, was the first of its kind in the Asian country. However Philippine police have also conducted raids against individuals who make children perform sex acts for a global Internet audience. The Ridons were arrested in 2011 and

put on trial in 2012 following a complaint by a US-based animal rights group about animals being tortured or killed for sexual gratification in the Philippines. The court found the couple had forced several babysitters, including one aged 12 and a 16-year-old, to perform in dozens of “crush fetish” videos designed to sexually arouse a certain group of Internet users. The younger girl, in her underwear, was videotaped by the couple crushing a sea snake and beheading a monkey in 2008, it said. The older girl, in a short skirt, performed acts of cruelty to sea snakes, chicks, rabbits, guinea pigs, a puppy, dogs, frogs and rats in 2009, the court heard. The two minors later testified against the couple, who were also given prison terms of between two and 15 years for child abuse and cruelty to animals. They were also fined a total of 9.91 million pesos (about $221,000) each.

2-day celebration for the 70th Anniversary of Leyte Landing in Carson Oct. 19 The Filipino Veterans Foundation /E.R.B. Foundation in cooperation with the City of Carson and Carson High School, hosts a 5-K Walkathon at the Carson Civic Center on October 19, from 8 AM to 12 Noon to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Leyte Landing. The walkathon starts and ends for 3 laps at the Rizal Monument of the Carson Community Center, 801 E. Carson St., Carson. The Liberation of the Philippines has been immortalized by the following historical passage: “Returning once again to the beach, MacArthur stepped before the microphone of a portable radio set. His voice reflected the deep emotion behind his words as he began: ‘This is the Voice of Freedom, General MacArthur speaking. People of the Philippines: I have returned.!’ Stanley Falk, Liberation of the Philippines.” The 70th Anniversary of Leyte Landing will be marked with a festival air to say “thank you” to the Liberators who are in our midst but are few and far between. Memorializing the 200,000 American GI’s who landed in Leyte 70 years ago, this event will honor a few of the 10 % of survivors who are now in their 90’s. The youth and the community participating in the Walkathon would dedicate this day to the Liberators by celebrating an expression of our freedom and democracy. Everyone is invited to join. Please call Mr. Romy Bejo at E.R.B. Foundation for details: 310-8358365. T-shirts are available for a donation of $25. Registration is $ 20. For details, call Don Lawrence at 213765-9635 Admission is free.

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ookies, cakes and pies are the typical treats associated with the holidays, but there are other ways to celebrate the sweetness of the season. Flavorful appetizers, beverages and snacks can also carry those richly sweet tastes you crave. According to registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, healthy swaps can be easy and flavorful with just a little planning. Whether you’re eating out or hosting your own holiday bash, there are ways to choose more healthful options for your celebrations.

Healthier holiday tips To help you enjoy all the sweet dishes of the season, Blatner created the following recipes which feature one of her favorite ingredients — prunes. This versatile ingredient can sweeten up dessert, provide balance to a savory appetizer and add body to a slimmeddown version of hot chocolate, while providing fiber and other nutrients.  Small, satisfying bites. Keep portion control in mind and remember that giving into cravings in a small way can minimize the chance of over-indulging later. For a skinny take on a popular holiday dessert, top simple bite-size cheesecake with juicy prunes and tangy ginger. The use of Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese keeps calories down but protein up, and Sunsweet’s Plum Amaz!ns top it off for a sweet fruit flavor. In fact, using 1 1/4 cups 2 percent plain Greek yogurt instead of the same amount of regular cream cheese saves more than 700 calories while adding 12 grams of protein per recipe.  Sweet starters. Finding the perfect holiday appetizer that is both delicious and healthy is not always easy. Substitute fruit in dishes where veggies are more expected, such as a decadent bruschetta. Dress up toasted baguettes with balsamic-prune relish and goat cheese for a taste that is nothing but a sweet reward, and delight your fellow partygoers with a tasty appetizer they can also feel good about.  Delightful drinks. Remember that beverages can pack a big calorie punch, especially with specialty flavors and syrups added in. Ward off the chill in the air with a sweet, new and reduced fat version of hot chocolate. Adding prunes and prune juice is a surprising way to reduce fat and still enjoy the rich and creamy flavor of this classic drink. The prunes act as a fat mimic, providing body and thickness while complementing the chocolate taste. Typical hot chocolate recipes using whole milk can have more than 5 grams of fat per serving, whereas this lightened up version has only 3 grams of fat per serving if made with 2 percent milk.  Edible gifts. Looking for a DIY gift idea that is delicious and indulgent without the guilt? Swap out the typical cookie platter for a wholesome alternative in a jar. Tied with a pretty bow or raffia, a Mason jar filled with sweet and crunchy trail mix makes a perfect present from the heart. PlumSweets provide the goodness of real fruit with diced prunes dipped in rich dark chocolate. Combine them with heart friendly nuts and whole grain cereal for a snack that tastes too good to be good for you. Get started with these delicious recipes created by Dawn Jackson Blatner, and visit www. sunsweet.com for additional recipes.

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Pacquiao ‘pities Mayweather’, vows to play pro basketball GENERAL SANTOS, September 29, 2014 (AFP) - Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao Monday brushed off Floyd Mayweather’s latest taunts, saying he pitied his American rival as he urged him to read the Bible. Pacquiao also assured fans that he would play a few minutes of professional basketball when the new season opens next month even while he trains for a match in Macau in November against unbeaten American Chris Algieri. Despite calls by boxing fans for the

two biggest names in the sport finally to meet, Mayweather has refused to commit to a match but has not refrained from baiting Pacquiao. In his latest jibe, Mayweather—undefeated in 47 fights—recently posted several pictures on his social media account, showing Pacquiao knocked down in his past fights. He added that “Miss Pac Man is broke for a pay day”. The deeply religious Pacquiao, who has 56 wins and five losses, said: “I’m not affected by it. I pity him and I pray

that someday he would change his ways.” “He (Mayweather) should fear God,” Pacquiao said, advising him to heed the biblical passage reading “For what is a man profited if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” The 35-year-old Pacquiao, who has held world titles in eight separate weight divisions, has other things to worry about than Mayweather’s insults. Aside from training to defend his World Boxing Organization welterweight title against Algieri, he is also acting as

coach and player for the newly-created Kia Motors team in the highly-competitive Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The 169-centimetre (5-ft,6-in) Pacquiao said he would make training for the fight his main priority, leaving most of his basketball duties to his assistant coach. “I already talked to (boxing) coach Freddie (Roach) that I am going to play in the PBA maybe just two to three minutes. My focus is on my training for the November fight,” he said.

Asian Games: N.Korea win football gold pitch. INCHEON, October 1, 2014 (AFP) - Kwang-Min told reporters. North Korea upset defending champions Japan 3-1 to win Asian Games women’s football gold on Wednesday—and again it was all down to leader Kim Jong-Un for sharing his wisdom. Kim Yun-Mi, captain Ra Un-Sim and Ho Un-Byol were all on target as the North Koreans totally outplayed World and Asian Cup holders Japan to avenge their loss in the final four years ago. The North’s players squealed with joy, some bursting into tears, at the final whistle as around 60 of their flag-waving comrades in official tracksuits hopped with delight in the stands. After the match, their coach dedicated the gold to North Korean leader Kim, a big sports fan who is reportedly ailing. “This was an inevitable result as the North Korean players trained with dedication and never stopped fighting to return the warm love of our dear leader Kim Jong-Un, who watched over us” Kim

“Our respected leader visited our training camp on July 11 and gave the team valuable instruction on how to win the gold medal at the Asian Games. This victory reflects the boundless feelings of the players for our dear leader.” South Korean fans chanted support for their neighbours from north of the border throughout, many waving unification flags showing the Korean peninsula in blue on a white background. The North’s players sprinted over to the main stand after a celebratory team hug and unfurled their country’s flag as thousands of local fans seated behind huge unification banners with the same design serenaded them with: “We are one!” ‘One nation’ At the medal ceremony, local fans and the delirious North Korean delegation continued to chant the same mantra to each other from opposite sides of the

“When our team was being cheered on by South Korea I felt we are one nation,” said coach Kim. “We are all brothers and sisters. I could sense a feeling of Korean unification.” North Korea took the lead after 12 minutes when midfielder Kim stabbed home from close range following some dreadful Japanese defending. They produced a moment of true class to double their lead seven minutes after the interval, Ra latching on to a long diagonal from Jon Myong-Hwa to finish with a clinical right-foot shot. Japan skipper Aya Miyama pulled one back with a low drive moments later but substitute Ho—who scored the winner in the semi-final—added a third for North Korea three minutes from time with a bullet header after another lightning counter attack. The triumph could net the players a windfall as the communist North

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MOTORING Boldly restyled and significantly enhanced 2015 Honda CR-V America’s bestselling SUV for the past decade1, the CR-V raises the bar for 2015 with a major update that increases powertrain performance, fuel efficiency, safety performance, value and fun TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2014 – Launching at Honda dealerships nationwide on October 1, 2014, the new 2015 Honda CR-V receives the most significant mid-model cycle refresh in its history, with a new direct-injected Earth Dreams Technology i-VTEC engine and continuously variable transmission (CVT), a new suite of Honda Sensing™ safety and driver assistive features, significantly enhanced exterior and interior styling, a long list of new standard and available features and a new premium Touring trim. Starting with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $23,3202, the 2015 CR-V has increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg3 (city/ highway/combined) for front-wheel-drive models and 26/33/28 mpg3 for Real Time AWD models, both increasing +4/+3/+3 mpg over 2014 models. New for the 2015 CR-V: • More efficient direct-injected engine with torque up 11 percent • New seamless and sporty CVT for enhanced performance and fuel efficiency • Bold new exterior design plus chas-

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sis, braking system and sound isolation improvements • New standard features include a center console armrest, sliding sunvisors and rear console ventilation ducts • New available features include a power tailgate, 10-way power and heated driver’s seat with memory, LED * daytime running lights, and Display Audio The CR-V is notably enhanced with multiple functionality upgrades, including a new configurable center console, new rear console heat/air ventilation ducts, and an available 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio telematics interface. A redesigned high-quality and high-tech interior further increases the CR-V’s sophistication. Exterior design changes, including re-styled front and rear bodywork, mirrors and wheels, lend the CR-V a bolder, sportier appearance with unique Honda style. For 2015, the CR-V includes a longer

list of standard features on all trims. The CR-V EX, for example, adds 7-inch Display Audio, a 10-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, Honda LaneWatch™, Smart Entry/Push-Button Start and LED daytime running lights. Although a Honda is a Honda wherever you see one, Filipinos flock to Carson Honda because of the friendly Filipino staff at the dealership and of course because of the service our kababayans provide. One of them, Rohmer Manalese, has even earned the “Best in Customer Satisfaction,” an honor he keeps consistently, along with the three other Filipino sales staff in the persons of Ricky Agagas, Terzo Pallen and Christian Reyes, all of whom are veterans in the car sales industry. “We have a great staff and this is a great dealership,” Carson Honda General Manager Krisztian Kratky said. “We have a friendly atmosphere.”

Carson Honda is located at 1435 E. 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745. They can be reached toll free at 1-800-503-2321.

GM, Chrysler US car sales up in September; Ford’s dip

NEW YORK, October 1, 2014 (AFP) US auto giants General Motors and Chrysler scored solid sales gains in September on robust demand for larger vehicles, but Ford sales slipped, according to figures released Wednesday. Total US light-vehicles sales in September were 1.25 million, up 9.4 percent from the year-ago period, according to industry specialist AutoData. General Motors, the largest US automaker, said sales rose 19 percent from a year ago to 223,437 vehicles, with strong gains in trucks and smaller crossovers. Big gains came in GMC sport utility vehicles and the Chevrolet Suburban SUV, among others. “GM saw strength almost across the board in September” after introducing new trucks and SUVs “at exactly the right time,” said Kurt McNeil, US vice president for sales operations at GM. “We will have improved availability of heavy-duty pickups and large SUVs in the months ahead, and the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon are arriving in showrooms as we speak. This sets us up to finish the year on a very strong note.” Chrysler, a unit of Italy-based Fiat Chrysler, also reported a 19 percent rise in sales, to 169,890 units, with big gains coming in its Jeep and Ram pickup truck divisions. But Ford Motor said September sales fell three percent from a year ago to 180,175 vehicles. A key factor was lower sales to rental car companies, which were down 40 percent. Edmunds.com analyst Jessica Caldwell said that Ford has been underrepresented in the truck market due to lower inventories ahead of upcoming launches. “Ford has a truck problem right now, and that’s not something you can say very often,” Caldwell said. “But the fact is that Ford is sitting on the sidelines while its competition is engaging a plush market of willing truck buyers. “It’s creating a lot more pressure on the 2015 F-150 to perform – and perform well – once it hits showroom floors.” US sales of Japanese automaker Toyota rose 1.7 percent to 167,279 cars and trucks. SUVs and crossover vehicles “continue to be industry’s hot spots,” said Bill Fay, Toyota group vice president. Sales at Honda rose 12 percent to 118,223, while sales at Nissan jumped 18.5 percent to 102,955 vehicles.

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2014 Nissan Versa Note one of ‘10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’ NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After a record-breaking sales month in June, the 2014 Nissan Versa Note is now one of the coolest cars on the block. Recently, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com named the Versa Note to its “10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000” list. The recognition follows news that Nissan Versa sales increased a record-high 30.5 percent in May. To compile the annual list, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB. com editors used two “critical” criteria – fun-to-drive and fun-to-own – to determine a vehicle’s “cool factor.” Additionally, vehicles must be available for purchase at $18,000 or less, using Kelley Blue Book’s exclusive Fair Purchase Price – a pricing tool that shows what others have been paying for a new car that week, based on data from thousands of purchases, vehicle availability, local demand, seasonal buying trends and “over 85 years of values experience.” “The Nissan Versa Note is truly ‘the door to more,’ offering an exceptional combination of style, comfort, technology and cargo space at a price even the most economical car buyers can appreciate,” said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations. “Featuring a sleek, modern design with enhanced aerodynamics for improved fuel economy, and class-exclusive Around View Monitor, the Versa Note is “cool” in in a variety of ways – from the road, to the parking lot, to

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your wallet.” The companion to the popular Nissan Versa sedan and featuring a starting MSRP of only $13,990**, Versa Note celebrates the unique qualities of its 5-door hatchback design. It is available in a range of well-equipped models – S, S Plus, SV, SR and SL, each equipped with an advanced 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine with dual fuel injection. Xtronic transmission models achieve 40-mpg highway fuel economy. The long list of available equipment includes NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, Hands-

Free Text Messaging Assistant, Nissan Intelligent Key, RearView Monitor, Bluetooth Streaming Audio and class-exclusive. Around View Monitor, Divide-N-Hide Adjustable Floor (adjustable rear load floor height), heated front seats and 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. To view the complete Manuel Lava of Nissan of Kelley Blue Book KBB. Mission Hills com “10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000” list, please visit http://www. kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/coolest-carsunder-18000-2014/. If you have been desiring to own a new Nissan vehicle, come down to Nissan Mission Hills and check out our kababayan Manuel Lava of Nissan Mission Hills. So what are you waiting for? Schedule a Test drive on the vehicle of your choice at Nissan of Mission Hills. Call Manuel at 1-888-588-7635 and test drive a Nissan vehicle today! Nissan of Mission Hills is located at 11000 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345.

High-tech gadgets drive wow factor at Paris motor show By Marianne Barriaux

PARIS, October 2, 2014 (AFP) – Ever had trouble getting out of a tight parking space? Had a crash in a foreign country? And what if your car could avoid a potentially fatal collision with a pedestrian? Carmakers vaunting their latest offerings at the Paris Motor Show this week are increasingly using technology that would make James Bond salivate as they bid to take driving risks and burdens out of customers’ hands. “It’s coming to the point now that because of all these new technologies, carmakers are starting to bring them together towards building vehicles capable of highly automated driving,” said Ian Fletcher, analyst at IHS Automotive. Volvo has pulled out all the stops to showcase its latest high-tech XC90 SUV, putting it on a revolving platform

with rain and snow falling on the sides in a soothing, nature-like decor that contrasts with the loud music and smiling models nearby. “It’s probably the safest car on Earth right now,” boasted Dennis Nobelius, XC90 project manager, as he pointed out a device on the windscreen that allows the car to spot a pedestrian and avoid a collision. Carmakers have for years been working to perfect anti-collision systems involving pedestrians, who, being unpredictable and prone to change direction at a moment’s notice, are more difficult to detect than other objects. Like Volvo, Ford also uses a similar device to spot pedestrians, with in-built cameras and radars to detect and identify a person, and an intelligent algorithm to work out the probability of them crossing the car’s path.

If the technology determines that the car will hit the person, an audible and visible warning signal is immediately sent to the driver. If the driver ignores it, the car automatically brakes. “The industry is working towards the goal of reducing accidents to a minimum, and the governments are also pushing the industry towards this goal,” said Thomas Lukaszewicz, head of Ford’s active safety research in Europe. And while independent test centers had previously given vehicles good safety awards based on the cars’ body structure and equipment such as airbags, they now focus also on so-called active safety – systems that assist the driver in preventing an accident. Volvo’s XC90, for instance, has sensors at the back of the car that can spot a vehicle coming up too fast from behind.

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2015 Lexus ES 350 belies ‘entry Luxury’ position by offering flagship style and amenities September 04, 2014 – You can’t please everybody with one car. That axiom is at the heart of the unique and very successful two-car strategy Lexus has applied in the entry-luxury category. The Lexus ES models focus on flagship-type luxury and comfort with front-wheel drive traction, while the IS models handle the sport/luxury side of things with rear-wheel drive or all-weather drive and available F SPORT performance. The 2015 Lexus ES 350 delivers a flagship luxury-style experience, along with highly spirited performance from a 268-horsepower V6 that also achieves an impressive 31-mpg EPA highway fuel economy rating. (The ES 300h, one of the most fuel-efficient luxury sedans in the segment, is covered in a separate media release.) New for 2015, the Lexus ES 350 bolsters its luxury portfolio with newly standard perforated NuLuxe upholstery and Display Audio with a backup camera. Genuine leather-trim is available, as is semi-aniline leather for an even more refined look and feel. Also new for 2015, Lexus has greatly expanded the information and connectivity available in the ES 350, keeping the model ahead of the curve in a fast-moving field. Lexus Enform Remote (subscription required), the latest addition to the Lexus Enform family of connected services, allows the owner to remotely view and control certain vehicle features using a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Key features include remote door lock/unlock; remote stop/start for the engine and climate control; vehicle finder, guest driver monitor and more. The Lexus Enform App Suite, meanwhile, upgrades to iHeartRadio™ 4.0 and adds Slacker for more music-listening choices. The new standard Display Audio uses a seven-inch touch-screen and also includes HD Radio™, Bluetooth® audio, automatic phone book transfer, a vehicle information

display and including complimendetour pretary traffic view, ETA and weather calculation data proand low-fuel vided via coordination HD Radio. with availIf a favorite able fuel stasong comes tions. Navion the ragation also dio while Doug Pearson, General Manager (left), and Nash Jimenez, includes the you’re busy Sales Consultant of Crown Lexus. Lexus Enwith something else, like waiting at a bank form App Suite. drive-through, use the cache radio feature The Lexus Look, and Lexus Luxury to pause it for up to 15-minutes and then The Lexus-signature spindle grille delisten later. sign, flanked by L-themed LED daytime The screen can be divided into up to running lights, gives the ES 350 an unmisthree sections to display functions simul- takable style. The coupe-like profile cheats taneously. For example, when the car is the wind with a low 0.27 coefficient of drag equipped with optional navigation, you can (Cd), which helps boost fuel efficiency view the navigation/map plus audio, com- while minimizing wind noise. pass or other function. The navigation sysThe ES 350 cabin offers 40-inch rear tem features 3D map with bird’s eye views. legroom, which is on par with larger luxury In addition, the navigation system can help sedans. The sweeping roofline does not you reach your destination sooner with up compromise rear-seat headroom, which is to date and predictive traffic information, actually one inch greater than the previous-

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generation design. The ES 350 continues to belie the “entry luxury” label with such standard features as 10-way adjustable power front seats, clear Optitron gauges, automatic climate control and NuLuxe perforated interior available in parchment, light gray or black. Elegant piano-black trim adorns the instrument panel, doors and upper console, and the ES 350 also offers espresso bird’s eye maple or bamboo trim. With the available 12-way heated/ventilated power front seats, you can extend the seat cushions by 1.4 inches for added leg support. The ES 350 offers exemplary safety features with 10 airbags and an array of available driver aids that includes a PreCollision System (PCS) and Lane Departure Alert (LDA). The optional Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) helps detect vehicles in side blind spots and can alert the driver to rear cross traffic when backing out of a parking space. The available second-generation Remote Touch Interface (RTI) puts control of numerous vehicle functions at your fingertips. Using the system controller on the center console, you can operate the climate control, audio system, phone, optional navigation system and more. Menus display in the larger center-dashboard screen. Lexus offers additional luxury tiers in the ES 350 via the Premium and Luxury packages, with the Ultra Luxury Package delivering flagship-style amenities. For the real thing and real deal, better call our kababayan and veteran car sales expert Nash Jimenez, who is one of the best known car specialists in Southern California for his dedicated and decades of customer service. You can visit Nash or you may also want to call General Manager Doug Pearson anytime at Crown Lexus located at 1125 S Kettering Dr, Ontario, CA 91761. Call them now toll free at 1-800434-5793 so you can be in a brand-new Lexus today!

Style, substance, and performance come together as Honda Civic Returns for 2015 with new high-value special edition sedan September 16, 2014 – The stylish, feature-rich and fun-to-drive 2015 Honda Civic goes on sale tomorrow with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $18,2901 for the Civic Coupe LX with manual transmission, and a fuel-efficient lineup that includes the Civic Sedan HF with an EPA highway rating2 of 41 mpg. Joining the Civic family for 2015 is a new Special Edition (SE) sedan positioned between the LX and EX to provide customers with an even higher-value option, adding over $1,100 worth of telematics, audio, comfort, convenience and style upgrades for just $700 over the Sedan LX. The Civic lineup received significant upgrades for 2014, including a redesigned Coupe exterior, new wheel designs, interior refinements, a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) and a host of available premium features, all of which are retained for 2015. The substantial list of high value standard features on the 2015 Civic includes a rearview camera with guidelines, expanded view driver’s mirror and Bluetooth HandsFreeLink 3. Available features include the 7-inch capacitive touch-screen Display Audio, HondaLinkTM next-generation connected-car technology, LaneWatch™ display and Smart Entry with Push Button start. The CVT, available on the Civic Sedan LX, Civic Coupe LX and EX, and standard on all other trims,

enhances the responsiveness of the Civic’s 1.8-liter iVTEC® engine by providing quick and smooth acceleration, while its wide ratio range and low internal friction help provide superior fuel efficiency. A slick shifting five-speed manual transmission is standard on the Civic Sedan and Coupe LX and Civic Coupe EX. The new 2015 Civic Sedan SE comes equipped with the CVT, 15-inch aluminum alloy wheels with black painted inserts, Honda LaneWatchTM, automatic climate control, Display Audio with next-generation HondaLink and additional tweeter speakers. The 2015 Civic Sedan and Coupe will be joined by the Civic Si Sedan and Coupe, Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas in the fall. The new 2015 Civic Sedan SE will also be available in the fall. Meanwhile, if you want to belong to the select group of Honda owners, all you have to do is visit the Diamond Honda of Glendale and get in touch with our kababayans Tito Adriosula, Cruzella Clemente and Orly Roque, who are more than ready to serve you and find you your

new Honda Hybrids or any other Honda vehicle and be assured of top fuel efficiency as well as safety and maintenance. These are just some of the reasons why Pinoys come to the dealership. Above all, at Diamond Honda of Glendale, customers are treated like Diamonds! That statement is backed up by General Manager Philip Keung, who has endeared himself to Filipino customers because of his professionalism and his recognition and vast understanding of Honda’s multi-ethnic market. “He is a great anchor. We rely on his wisdom and professional savvy all the time. He is very helpful to the Filipino salesmen and customers alike,” says Tito. Diamond Honda of Glendale is located at 138 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205. Its toll-free number is 1.866.237.7092.

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2015 Toyota RAV4 marks two decades as a small SUV pioneer September 26, 2014 – The Toyota RAV4 got the whole compact crossover segment started 20 years ago as a new kind of vehicle that people didn’t even know they wanted. But a lot of people wanted it enough to make the segment one of the largest today, with the current generation RAV4 one of its strongest sellers. Now in its third season, the currentgeneration, RAV4 exemplifies the qualities that keep it a perennial hit. Customers love its sharp-edged styling and roomy, versatile five-seat cabin. The interior has a premium look and feel with soft-touch accents and driver-centric controls. Sure to get attention in any weather, RAV4 drives into 2015 with a new Blizzard Pearl Premium Package for the RAV4 Limited grade. This special package dresses the already stylish RAV4 in Blizzard Pearl paint and new 18-inch machine-finished wheels with black painted pockets. At the opposite end of the thermometer, new Hot Lava paint joins the lineup. The one-touch power liftgate with driver-selectable memory height settings, standard on the Limited, is now an option for the XLE grade. The XLE gets new 17-inch Superchrome alloy wheels for 2015. The RAV4 is motivated by a responsive, fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine mated to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission. Customers can choose between front wheel drive or the advanced Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive, the same system used in the new Highlander. Shopping for the RAV4 is easier than ever, with three trim levels to choose from, including LE, XLE and Limited. Cavernous Cabin Though taking up a smallish parking

space outside, the RAV4 is cavernous inside, with ample room for five adults and 38.4 cu. ft. of cargo capacity behind the rear seats. With the 60/40 split rear seats folded, that space expands to 73.4 cu. ft. Rear seat legroom is a competitive 37.2 inches. The front seats feature a slim seat back design to enhance rear-passenger knee room. The rear seatbacks also recline several degrees for added passenger comfort. Rear privacy glass is standard on all RAV4 models. Retractable rear seat head restraints aid rear visibility. Sitting at the wheel, the driver faces a sporty, asymmetrical, driver-centric dash panel. Controls fall within easy reach, and, thanks to enticing clear blue illumination for the dash and gauge panel, they’re easy to see in ambient light conditions. Economical Performance and Sport Mode, Too Practicality meets fun with the RAV4’s 2.5-liter direct-injection four-cylinder engine. Coupled to a standard 6-speed automatic transmission, the engine smoothly delivers 176 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 172 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,100 rpm. With front-wheel drive, the RAV4 has EPAestimated fuel economy ratings of 24 mpg city / 31 mpg highway. With Dynamic

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Torque Control All-Wheel Drive, the EPA estimates are 22/29 mpg, on regular-grade gasoline. Feeling sporty? The RAV4 can play along. Choose Sport mode, and the RAV4 sharpens shift timing, throttle response, and steering feel. Downshifting will “blip” the throttle, as the driver in a stick-shift vehicle might do to maintain driving smoothness. And, on RAV4 models with Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive, Sport mode also alters torque distribution to enhance agility by reducing understeer. Feeling frugal? Select Eco mode and the RAV4 optimizes powertrain operation to maximize fuel economy. The RAV4’s smooth ride, handling agility and cabin quietness owes much to a body structure that makes extensive use of highstrength steel to provide a robust and stiff yet light platform. The MacPherson strut

front suspension and a double-wishbone rear suspension let the RAV4 absorb bumps, ruts and railroad crossings with composure. A strut tower bar links the tops of the front strut towers to the main bulkhead, helping to increase torsional rigidity. So, what are you waiting for? The new 2015 Toyota models are already available at Hooman Toyota. And just so you know, you don’t need a brand-new car to purchase to enjoy the VIP privileges at Hooman Toyota where you can get free oil change service for as long as you own your Toyota vehicle among all other perks. For details, call our kababayans Filipino Sales Manager Wilford Solancho and Filipino Fleet Manager Jay Soriano or call them toll free at 1-800-519-2446. Hooman Toyota is located at 4401 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804.

Luxury carmakers crank up sales while keeping the dream alive PARIS, October 3, 2014 (AFP) – Faster, shinier and as inaccessible as ever to mere mortals: the latest luxury cars remain the stars of the Paris Motor Show but manufacturers face a tricky balance between meeting demand and maintaining exclusivity. The latest offerings from Bentley, Rolls Royce and Lamborghini purred onto the stage at the Paris Motor Show, which opens to the general public on Saturday, at a time of record luxury car sales. With a wealth of new super-rich clients in China and the Middle East, the fastgrowing luxury car segment is presenting

a unique challenge to bosses who know their greatest currency is rarity. “If you are producing too many cars you have a problem in selling them, you start discounting and you start destroying the value of the brand, or the dream,” said Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann. “You buy a Lamborghini not because you need a car but because you want a dream to become reality.” In Paris the luxury Italian carmaker unveiled the sporty yet curvy Asterion, its first hybrid supercar. “For Lamborghini it is not about the volume of cars we are selling, it is about

being profitable and always selling less than the demand. This is one of the key sentences in the luxury business,” said Winkelmann. “Last year we sold 2,121 cars, this year will be more and the year 2015, I think we are even going to do more.” The productivity versus rarity conundrum is seen as having contributed to the downfall of once great Ferrari president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, pushed out of the flashy sports car brand earlier this month. Montezemolo reportedly hoped to keep the red and black brand exclusive

by limiting sales to some 7,000 cars a year, whereas his replacement Sergio Marchionne “chose volume”, said Remi Cornubert, an expert in strategy development at the Oliver Wyman consultancy. While the hyper-luxury car market remains marginal, with only 0.1 to 0.2 percent of the global market, it is “the faster growing segment”, said Jonathon Poskitt, an analyst at research company LMC. Bentley unveiled the latest version of its Mulsanne Speed, which promises to go from 0 to 100 km/h (60 miles/h) in only 4.9 seconds.

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