Weekend Balita April 01, 2017

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VOL. XXIII, NO. 03 LOS ANGELES

April 1 - 7, 2017

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Despite Duterte’s pronouncement, Aguirre backs impeach rap vs VP MANILA, March 26 (PNA) – Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said he will support House Speaker Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez on his planned impeachment complaint against Vice President Leni Robredo despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s pronouncement to end to any ouster move against the Vice President.

“I am going to support it.

Ang alam ko si Speaker ang nagsusulong… Si Presidente (Duterte) naman, personal opinion niya lang yun. But it will be the power, it will be a congressional call not

president’s call,” Aguirre told reporters in a recent interview.

Aguirre vowed to support the impeachment charges against Robredo based on her video message against President Duterte and his administration sent to the United Nations Commission on Narcotics Drugs, believing they have basis in law.

“Ang ginawa n’ya, pinahiya niya ang Pilipinas so I’m sure na aside from damaging the image of the Philippines, may epekto yan economically,” he noted.

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TIME poll shows widespread support for Duterte’s agenda of real change

By Cielito M. Reganit

MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – Malacañang on Monday welcomed a TIME Magazine online poll on the world’s most influential people which showed President Rodrigo Duterte leading early results, saying it only attests to the strong support of Filipinos to his agenda of real change.

“We note that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has been included in TIME magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential persons in the world. President Duterte is grateful to the Filipino people all over the world for their support for him and his agenda of real change in Philippine society,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement.

Early TIME online survey results on the world’s most influential people showed Duterte garnering 4 percent of the votes, leading other prominent figures such as the Pope and Facebook founder Zuckerberg with 3 percent each.

President Duterte likewise leads Russian President Vladimir Putin and Canada Prime Minister Justin See SUPPORT, page 8

Birthday celebrant President Rodrigo Roa Duterte receives a birthday cake from Socorro Municipal Mayor Ma. Fe Brondial during the People’s Day celebration of the town of Socorro, Oriental Mindoro at Barangay Batong Dalig on March 29, 2017. (MNS photo)

‘WAR ON DRUGS IS WAR ON THE POOR’

Human Rights Watch says Duterte’s ‘murderous ‘war on drugs’ is in fact a ‘war on the poor’ MANILA, Mar 27 (Mabuhay) – “The war on drugs is not targeted at any particular segment of society.”

That was Malacañang’s response to Human Rights Watch (HRW) Deputy Asia Director Phelim Kine who claimed that President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent statement shows “his murderous ‘war on drugs’ is in fact a war on the poor.”

Kine, who has been closely monitoring extrajudicial killings linked to the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign, posted the statement on social media after Duterte said in a speech, “I’m sorry. You say you’re poor; that’s not an answer. I have a problem: 4 million addicts.”

“President Duterte has finally acknowledged what police ‘kill list’ statistics have long made obvious: That his murderous ‘war

on drugs’ is in fact a war on the poor given that the vast majority of its more than 7,000 victims were urban slum dwellers – some of the poorest, most vulnerable and most marginalized citizens of the Philippines,” Kine said.

“Duterte’s admission ends the perverse fiction that he and his government have sought to perpetuate over the past nine months that See WAR ON POOR, page 8

Biggest Japanese naval ship to visit PHL by June

By Priam F. Nepomuceno

Water Canon Salute to TC-90 training aircraft: Photo shows the Water Canon Salute to the two units of Beechcraft TC-90 training aircraft from Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) during the turn over at Naval Base Heracleo Alano, Sangley Point in Cavite City on Monday (March 27, 2017).

(PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)

SANGLEY POINT, Cavite, March 27 (PNA) – Helicopter carrier JS Izumo, one of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s largest vessels, will pay a visit to the Philippines this coming June.

“The JS Izumo, the largest of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s vessel, will be visiting Subic Bay, Philippines this coming June and we’re looking forward to that visit,” Philippine Navy (PN) flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado said after the turnover ceremony of the two Beechcraft King Air TC-90 aircraft in Sangley Point, Cavite on Monday.

Mercado said the PN was still planning possible events with the Japanese ship and

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“We are still planning whatever activities that we are going to have with them, but definitely they are going to allow the visit by some of our troops to have an idea of that particular vessel,” Mercado aid.

He also said that he was able to board the ship during a recent visit to Japan.

The construction of the JS Izumo began in 2011 at an IHI Marine United shipyard in Yokohama, with 113.9 billion yen (USD1.5 billion)funds set aside in 2010 budget.

Ships of this class were initially intended to replace the two ships of the Shirane class, which were originally scheduled to begin decommissioning in 2014.

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Planning for the custody and care of your children in case immigration detains you Part of the new Trump administration’s agenda is a tougher and more aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. This may be in the form of more detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants. Many of the undocumented immigrants have established families in the United States including minor children. One has to plan in advance what would happen to your minor children if you were detained and/or deported by immigration under the current administration’s policy.

With no parents to take care of your minor US Citizen children, a friend or extended family member would have to Petition for Guardianship in Court in order to obtain the

right to take care of your children and make decisions as to their health, education, and welfare in your absence.

Filing a Petition for Guardianship will take time and resources which the detained parents may not have.

In addition, the Court process of obtaining a temporary guardianship for the children would take time.

If you are at risk of being detained by immigration, you should seriously consider making plans for the care and custody of your children as a contingency plan. There are ways where

5th Historic Filipinotown Kalayaan Parade June 3 Los Angeles – The 5th Historic Filipintown Kalayaan Organizing Committee (5KOC) has announced that the 5th Kalayaan Parade for Historic Filipinotown will be held on June 3, 2017 to celebrate the 119th Philippine Independence Day, June 12, 1989 from Spain.

The 5KOC is comprised of member organizations led by the Justice For Filipino American Veterans (JFAV), Knights of Rizal -HFT; Bantay Pilipinas-USA; the legal Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA); Philippine Institute of Language, Arts and Culture (PILAC Inc), Talakayan Club and Alliance-Philippines (AJLPP).

The 5KOC said they are now outreaching to Filipino-American and allied organizations who have joined the HFT Kalayaan Parade in the past and participate once again in what has become a celebrated annual affair.

The Kalayaan Parade started as a collaboration between the Philippine Consulate General of Los Angeles and FACLA with JFAV in June 2013 .

Since then it has been held since every first week of June and has since grown in numbers and with an expanding organizing committee for the yearly event.

Last year, more than 50 organizations from HFT and around Los Angeles joined the parade.

you can plan in advance to nameone or more persons to perform any and all acts necessary for the day-to-day care, custody, education, recreation, and property of your children including any and all medical and dental care decisions. You may also give your designated person the right to travel with your children should the need arise. Planning in advance can avoid the delay and expense of having to open up a Guardianship case in Court. Of course, you may revoke this designation at any time should the need no longer arise.

Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you.

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PNP neutralizes KFR syndicate victimizing Indian nationals

By Perfecto T. Raymundo

MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has neutralized a kidnapping-for-ransom (KFR) syndicate victimizing Indian nationals. �I am pleased to announce the neutralization of a kidnapping for ransom syndicate led by an Indian national that victimizes fellow Indians who are doing business in the country,� said PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato� Dela Rosa in a press conference Monday in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

Gurmeet Singh, one of the leaders of the KFR syndicate, was arrested in a follow-up operation by the PNP Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP AKG) led by Senior Supt. Glenn Dumlao in Lupao, Nueva Ecija.

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Singh was identified as the suspect who received the ransom payment from the family of kidnap victim Harvinder Singh who was abducted on March 9, 2017 in Barangay Sta. Barbara, Llanera, Nueva Ecija and was freed only last Saturday (March 25).

During the same press conference, Dela Rosa presented to media the members of the KFR suspects led by the Indian national who were arrested in Nueva Ecija. �This successful operation was made possible through the cooperation of the victim’s family who immediately reported the kidnapping to the PNP. This goes to show how the police can work effectively with the cooperation of the victims,� Dela Rosa said.

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Congress urged to pass Expanded Maternity Leave Law MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – More than a hundred expectant mothers on Monday held a forum urging the House of Representatives (HoR) to pass the Expanded Maternity Leave Law as it was done in the Senate.

The forum, which was held in Barangay Commonthwealth, Quezon City, was led by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Laguna 3rd District Rep. Sol Aragones, Akbayan Partylist Rep. Tom Villarin and Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte in a bid to sustain the momentum for the passage of a law.

The law seeks to double the number of paid maternity leave days of women to 120 days with pay and an option to extend it for another 30 days without pay. The 30 days can also be allotted to fathers and alternate caregivers.

Hontiveros, who is also the chair of the Senate Committee on Women, said that contrary to criticism, the passage of an Expanded Maternity Leave law does not mean a vacation for mothers.

“It is not a vacation that mothers and women are asking for but recognition of their role as child-bearers.

We want women to have the chance to take care of their children and their health and well-being without worrying about the economic costs of being away from employment,” Hontiveros said.

The neophyte senator further explained that the Expanded Maternity Leave law was at par with international standards and which can truly address the physical, mental and economic burden of pregnancy is long overdue.

“We need a new maternity leave

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policy that will provide adequate paid maternity leave days for working mothers to fully recover from childbirth, properly care for their child and establish a stronger mother-child bond through breastfeeding,” she added.

Under Hontiveros’ leadership, the Senate has already passed on third and final reading the Expanded Maternity Leave Law of 2017. However, the measure’s counterpart bill in the House of Representatives is still waiting approval from its members.

The Buntis Congress was organized by the offices of Hontiveros and Belmonte in partnership with the Department of Health (DoH)-National Capital Region, Senate Gender and Development Focal Point, House Committee on Women and Gender Equality and Akbayan Women. It provided free medical services for pregnant women such as pre-natal checkup, ultrasound, laboratory examination, dental health care and counselling. A Lamaze session was also conducted.

VP Robredo and President Duterte grace PNPA graduation rites: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shares some light moments with Vice President Maria Leonor Robredo during the 38th Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Commencement Exercises for ‘Masidlak’ Class of 2017 at Camp General Mariano N. Castañeda in Silang, Cavite Friday (March 24, 2017). (Photo by Marcelino Pascua/PPD Malacañang)

Peña faces second Comelec complaint over ‘midnight appointments, transfers’ MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – The city government of Makati has filed a second complaint against former acting mayor Romulo “Kid” Peña for his “blatant disregard of the law” in issuing letters of appointment effecting the promotion and transfer of personnel during the election period.

In a letter to Comelec Law Department head Norina Tangaro-Casingal, Makati City Legal Officer Michael Arthur R. Camiña requested assistance “in taking the necessary legal actions” against Peña for issuing appointments on February 1, 2016 and March 1, 2016. The letter, dated March 15, 2017 was received by Comelec Law Department on March 17, 2017. In the letter, Camiña cited three city employees promoted and transferred by Peña whose appointments were subsequently invalidated by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for being “not in order.”

Based on records of the city Human Resource Development Office (HRDO), Jeffrey M. Samson, Clerk III under the Education Department, was transferred to the HRDO with the position of Administrative Assistant VI-Clerk III effective February 1, 2016. On March 1, 2016, Fordeliza N. Silva and Aileen M. Soriano were promoted and transferred. From her previous position of Accountant IV under Accounting Department, Silva was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer-Cashier V under Finance Department. Soriano, on the other hand, was promoted and transferred from Budget Officer IV under Budget Department to Accountant V under Accounting Department.

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Banks and credit card companies have told us how important it is to maintain our credit, honor our obligations, pay on time, but what if we suddenly canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay on time, then what? What if I lose my job, and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay anyone right now, where does that put me? The answers may surprise you: Q: My wife recently lost her job.

My income goes to food and rent. We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paid our credit cards for several months, and one account is with a collection agency. What can we do?

A: That depends on how long you think it will take for your wife to find a job, how much you owe, and whether your creditors will actually sue, and garnish your wages. Generally speaking, if payments to your credit card debts are more than 30% of your take home pay, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in trouble.

There are several things you can do.

(1) Do nothing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thats easy, but in the long run, does little to solve the issue that just gets bigger, in the sense that your credit report and fico score continues to escalate downwards. (2) Call creditors, tell them your wife has lost her job, try to get them to forgive part of the debt. (3) Since your wife is unemployed, you could also consider filing bankruptcy. With only one wage coming in, you undoubtedly qualify, and the threat of a possible bankruptcy gives you and your attorney a lot of leaverage in negotiating with creditors.

Also bear in mind, that when your wife finds a job, and contributes to household income, you become more vunerable to judgement lawsuits.

Q: Will filing for bankruptcy ruin my credit forever?

A: No, in fact it will actually start to improve it. If you cannot make ends meet, your debt to income ratio is too high. At that point your prospects of getting more credit is zero. A bankruptcy cures the debt to income problem, discharging debt and leaving income. This gives you access to a number of credit card providers and other lenders who literally target people with bankruptcy discharges.

See next question!

Q: Will anyone issue me with a credit card, when I have a bankruptcy on my report?

A: Yes, there are many banks and other lenders who specialize in doing business with bankruptcy debtors.

You can qualify for loans secured by collateral, such as auto loans, home loans, even credit cards, secured by a savings account. Their main motivation is targetting a niche martket for higher interest rates. They want to charge you a little extra, and there is no real risk involved. After bankruptcy, you cannot file again for eight years. You have no other debts, which gives an excellent debt to income ratio. Bottom line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you can afford to service a new loan.

Q: How long does it take to get unsecured credit at the same cost as before my bankruptcy?

A: Anywhere between 60 days and two years, depending on what you are looking for.

Several department stores will give you a store account, if you have a major credit card. You can easily start out with a secured visa card, then open a store account. Within a short period of time, your fico score starts to climb. Mortgage companys are looking for two years of some credit history from the date of a bankruptcy discharge.

Q: How long does it take to get a

bankruptcy off my credit report?

A: The law permits credit reporting agencies to report your bankruptcy for up to 10 years. This does not mean that is has to stay on for ten years though. By using special credit repair strategies, you is sometimes possible to get the credit reporting agencies to delete all reference to your prior bankruptcy, before the 10 years are up!

Q: We were just sued by our neighbors who are claiming $60,000 in compensatory damages. We just want to move away. Our house is up for sale, but I was wondering, if we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell it on time, before the judgment, can I quitclaim the house to my mother. Will this protect our equity? (about $50,000.00).

A: No. You cannot give away your assets as a way of protecting them from a lawsuit. The court will rescind any such transfer, and you may end up in far worse trouble â&#x20AC;&#x201C; accused of a fraudulent conveyance. Your best course of action is not to sell the house at all, at least not yet. The house is the best â&#x20AC;&#x153;bankâ&#x20AC;? you have, because you can protect your equity as a homestead exemption. If you sell the house and get the money, it may be seized or attached by the plaintiffs. By keeping the house, you could file a bankruptcy on the judgment, and then sell the house. House sale proceeds that come in after the bankruptcy are all yours.

BANKRUPTCY OPTIONS Admittedly, most people filing bankruptcy, file under Chapter 7, (The real bankruptcy) that discharges all unsecured debt. However, there are people with problems that are best resolved through Chapter 13.

This chapter is used primarily by those who either have problems making payments on secured debt, and want to keep the collateral (House, Auto, other) , or perhaps, have plenty of assets that are very difficult to liquidate. Chapter 13 is also used by individuals who simply earn too much money to qualify for a chapter 7, (based on the cost of living index and other criteria, but not enough money to service their bill).

This type of bankruptcy can provide creditors with a partial payment plan over 60 months. Depending on the debtors disposable income after approved living expenses, the plan could provide a 5% or more, for the duration of the plan. The balance of the debt is then discharged, just like in a regular bankruptcy.

Most of the chapter 13â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s filed in my office, are clients who are late on their mortgage, and want to avoid losing their home through foreclosure. Since the mortgage is a secured debt, they only two choices, pay the debt or give up the house, but there is help. Chapter 13, enables you to amortize the mortgage arrearages in a 60 month plan, and in most cases, discharge unsecured debt at the same time. By discharging unsecured debt, your ability to service the mortgage is improved, and hopefully, you can stay in your home.

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be fooled”.

There have been several reports of plots to oust both Pres. Duterte and Vice Pres. Robredo by each other’s camps. However, both have denied a hand in those plots.

Reports showed that allies of Pres.

Duterte have expressed plans to file an impeachment complaint against Robredo for sending a video message to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs where she criticized the conduct of the administration’s campaign against illicit drugs.

Pres. Duterte, however, asked them to stop any ouster move against the Vice President.

Malacanang has also confirmed that the President did invite Robredo to dinner with their families.

Bato dela Rosa hopes Robredo will take new PNP figures positively MANILA, Mar 27 (Mabuhay) – Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa expressed hope Monday that Vice President Leni Robredo would now be clarified on the number of drug-related killings with the figures released by the police.

“Hopefully that report will arrive to her positively. Sana, how I wish she should take it positively,” Dela Rosa said at a press conference.

During the press briefing, the PNP chief said that 6,011 homicide cases have been recorded from July 1, 2016 to March 24, 2017, contrary to the 7,000 deaths being claimed by some sectors.

He added that only 1,398 or 23.2 percent of those cases are drug-relat-

ed and 828 or 13.8 percent are not.

Sixty-three percent or 3,785 cases, meanwhile, have yet to be determined if related to drugs or not.

Dela Rosa said they released the figures to correct the perception of the public, including Robredo.

“Hindi po kami naninira sa kanya.

Mataas respeto namin sa kanya bilang bise presidente pero gusto lang namin ma-correct yung sinasabi n’ya para na rin naman sa kanya. She is the Vice President so dapat tama yung data na manggagaling sa kanya. Tinutulungan namin siya para ma-correct,” he said.

The PNP chief said the homicide cases being investigated are not necessarily the direct result of the ongoing anti-drug campaign.

ALLEN ments if I file a Chapter 13 repayment plan?

A: If you have a second mortgage, we might be able to strip that off the property, which would lower your monthly payments. As far as the first mortgage is concerned, you may also be eligible for one of several loan modification plans that we work with. If you are not eligible for a loan modification, you must make the regular scheduled payments.

However, as mentioned above, the delinquent portion can be spread out over the chapter 13 plan that gives you 60 months at a nominal interest rate.

Q: What does Chapter 13 do to my credit card debts?

A: That depends on your income level. For most people, their unsecured debt, like credit card debt is wiped out. This in turn helps to pay the mortgage arrears.

Q: Can a Chapter 13 stop lenders repossessing my automobile?

A: Yes, it will stop the repossession, and your monthly payments can be lowered, based on the depreciated value of the automobile.

Q: Can a Chapter 13 help me with debts to the IRS or student loans?

A: A Chapter 13 can be very helpful with debts that are not dischargeable in a regular Chapter 7. These types of debts can only be discharged if they are past their respective statute of limitations. A chapter 13 will allow you to pay these debts over a period of time, and limit future interest accruing on the debt.

Q: What’s the main difference between Chapter 13 and Chapter 7?

A: Chapter 7 will discharge all unsecured debts, but does not resolve problems associated with arrears

on secured debts. (Such as late payments on the mortgage or car).

Q: I filed Chapter 7 last year, can I file Chapter 13 now?

A: Yes. Although Chapter 7 bars you from re-filing again for eight years, a Chapter 13 can be filed every three years.

Q: I own a house together with my brother. We want to file a Chapter 13 to stop a foreclosure, do we both have to file?

A: No, only one of you need file, preferable the party that owes the most in unsecured debt, and thereby has the most to gain.

Q: I have no equity in my home. I just want to stay here as long as possible. What can be done to stop a trust deed sale and prolong my occupancy?

A: There are several good seasoned strategies available. Consider a Short Sale or bankruptcy as a possible solution, but talk to an experienced bankruptcy lawyer first.

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MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Monday slammed fellow Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV for calling the reported dinner invitation of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to Vice Pres.

Leni Robredo “a trap” to politically neutralize her.

On his social media accounts, Lacson said instead of the Philippines’ two top officials arguing, it is better to see them at least try to patch things up.

“I’d rather see our Pres. and VP working together, not quarreling,” Lacson said.

Trillanes, a staunch critic of Pres.

Duterte, insisted that Pres. Duterte had used the same tactic to offer Robredo a cabinet post belatedly.

He said that “only the naive would

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CA blocks Veloso testimony on human trafficking raps vs recruiters

By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

MANILA, March 27 (PNA) -- The Court of Appeals issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) stopping drug mule Mary Jane Veloso from testifying in the criminal case against her recruiters from her detention cell in Indonesia.

In a three-page resolution dated March 24 penned by Associate Justice Associate Justice Ramon Bato Jr. and concurred by Associate Justices Manuel Barrios and Renato Francisco, the CA’s 11th Division granted the immediate relief sought in the petition filed

by Veloso’s detained recruiters, couple Ma. Cristina Sergio and Julius Lacanilao for it to issue a temporary restraining order and or writ of preliminary injunction for the deposition set for April 27 as ordered by Nueva Ecija Regional Trial Court Branch 88 Judge Anarica Castillo-Reyes.

“Finding the instant petition to be sufficient in form and substance, in order to maintain the status quo ante as well as preserve the rights of the parties during the pendency of the instant petition and not to render ineffectual whatever judgment that may be rendered by this Court, let a temporary restraining order be issued, effective for 60 days from notice hereof, unless sooner lifted, enjoining and directing the respondents to cease and desist from implementing the assailed resolutions during the effectivity thereof and until further orders from this Court,” CA said.

The TRO specifically directed Castillo-Reyes and the government “to cease and desist from implementing the assailed resolutions

during the effectivity thereof and until further orders from this Court.”

The CA explained that the TRO was necessary “in order to maintain the status quo ante as well as preserve the rights of the parties during the pendency of the instant petition and not to render ineffectual whatever judgment that may be rendered by this Court.”

Sergio and Lacanilao, who are facing human trafficking charges filed by the family of Veloso, earlier argued that securing a written deposition would be prejudicial to their constitutional rights to confront the witnesses face to face which they added is guaranteed under Section 14, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution.

They said allowing the deposition would also be contrary to the previous ruling of the Supreme Court in Vda De Manguerra vs Risos wherein the high court categorically declared that taking of deposition through written interrogatories is applicable only in civil cases and not in criminal cases.

Meanwhile, lawyer Edre Olalia, president of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers, which is representing Veloso in the case expressed disappointment over the CA resolution. ”It is with utter disappointment and unfathomable frustration to learn that the Philippine Court of Appeals, upon the instance of the recruiter’s defense, just recently issued an order restraining the long overdue deposition of convicted migrant worker Mary Jane Veloso in Indonesia,” Olalia said in a statement.

”We shall not stop exhausting all fair legal means in combination with decisive political action to ensure that she is allowed to speak the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth,” he added.

He noted that a victim of injustice several times over, distressed migrant workers like Mary Jane expect from her compatriots not only to uphold fairness, reason and justice but also to demonstrate empathy and conscience at the very least.

In its ruling in August last year, the RTC allowed the taking of Veloso’s deposition from the Indonesian jail by the Philippine consulate in the presence of the judge.

The recruiters argued in their petition before the CA that the deposition would violate Section 14(2), Article III of the Bill of Rights in Constitution, which re-

quired that they confront Veloso face-to-face.

Olalia said the Nueva Ecija court ruling would allow his client to “finally be given the opportunity to testify and tell her story.”

Olalia said the local court was right in allowing the deposition since Veloso who is on death row in Indonesia cannot appear before the court to personally give her testimony.

Veloso said she was duped by Sergio and Lacanilao into bringing the drug-laden luggage to Indonesia in 2010 where she was arrested upon her arrival at the Yogyakarta airport.

The death sentence on Veloso was temporarily halted last April 29, 2015 after then President Benigno Aquino III appealed her case to Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

DFA: No irregularities when APO given green light to print passports MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday reiterated that there were no irregularities when they allowed APO Production Unit to print the Philippine passport.

“As far as we are concerned, there’s nothing irregular with our contract with APO. Everything is aboveboard,” DFA Spokesman and Assistant Secretary Charles Jose said in a text message.

He said the DFA has no choice but to award the 10-year contract to APO after two government printing agencies refused to print the

new passport. “We can outsource the production of passports only to government printing offices.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) which didn’t want to continue printing the passports for us, National Printing Office (NPO) which didn’t want the job and APO Production Unit,” Jose explained.

In a recent press conference by DFA Acting Secretary Enrique Manalo , he said they have no other recourse but to award the project to APO because BSP and NPO refused to accept the job saying they are “work-loaded.”

Ombudsman orders 6-month suspension of Aklan town mayor for immorality

BI to deport S. Korean convicted for violation of bouncing checks law

MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered a six months suspension of Altavas, Aklan Mayor Denny Refol for immorality.

This after Refol was found guilty of disgraceful and immoral conduct. Tipped by an anonymous complaint, the Public Assistance and Corruption Prevention Office of the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas conducted a fact-finding investigation on the case.

Results of the preliminary probe show that despite being married, Refol maintained an illicit relationship with another woman with whom he has a child.

MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – The Bureau of Immigration said on Monday it is set to deport soon a South Korean national who was convicted for violation of bouncing checks law or Batasan Pambansa (BP) 22.

According to Atty. Antonette Mangrobang, BI Spokesperson, the deportation of Kang Tae Sik will be scheduled immediately as soon as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) issued a clearance on the matter. “Our deportation unit has requested NBI for clearance,” she said.

Mangrobang added, “Essentially may bouncing checks siya. He was convicted on two counts.”

A certificate of live birth stated that Refol was the father as he acknowledged paternity of the child born in 2007.

According to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Western Visayas Regional Office, “the relationship gained public knowledge in the municipality because respondent publicly displayed the same.”

As defense, Refol argued that “at present, there are only a few public officials who have no mistresses.”

He further argued that he had already stopped seeing the other woman which makes the complaint moot and academic.

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The BI official noted that the impending deportation of the foreigner is in connection with the decision of Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Vitaliano Aguire II, which reversed its January 15, 2016 ruling on the case. “May order ang DOJ, we are just implementing the resolution by the department ordering his deportation. Kaya siya hinuli, a warrant was issued for his arrest,” Mangrobang said.

“Nahuli na siya before (2015).

Tapos na release based on DOJ resolution and now the DOJ reversed its earlier resolution. In the Immigration we are just complying with the order of our secretary,” she added.

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Women entrepreneurship: Find funding to start, run and grow your business By: Shuyi Wang, head of Asian segment strategy, Wells Fargo

Women’s History Month is a great time to recognize the important role of women-owned businesses in the nation’s economy. From tech to fashion to healthcare and manufacturing, there are 9.9 million women-owned firms spanningalmost every industry, and representing a thirdof allsmall businessesin America. And that number is only expected to grow.

According to the latest U.S. Census data, women-owned firmsincreased more than 26 percentfrom 2007-2012, andhad receipts of $1.4 trillion in 2012.

Despite their successes, women entrepreneurs can face the same challenges as all business owners when it comes to obtaining funding for their businesses. This is especially true for new business owners who are just starting out and may have limited business credit history. There are, however,more small business funding options today than ever, and it pays to be familiar with each one.

Here are five types of funding to explore when starting, running and growing a small business.

SBA Loans and Resources – Whether you’re launching a new business or growing an existing business, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has a variety of lending products designed to meet the financing needs of businesses of all sizes, including smaller, newer businesses. Through SBA lending, Wells Fargo offers financing to businesses that may not be able to obtain a conventional loan or loan terms that meet their business needs.

The SBA also has a number ofprograms and resources devoted

specifically for women entrepreneurs.

A good place to start is with the SBA Women’s Business Centers, which consist of nearly 100 educational centers around the U.S. These centers are dedicated to helping women start and grow their businesses by offering seminars and workshops on various business owner topics, including raising capital.

Business Credit–At some point, most small business owners will see a need for credit as their business evolves and their financial needs change. When used appropriately, credit can fuel opportunities for business growth from helping cover basic expenses to supporting a capital expenditure. There are many types of credit to consider depending on your business financing needs and stage of business. Talk with a business banker to learn what option is right for your business.

Self-funding– Many entrepreneurs fund their businesses themselves, either by tapping into savings, selling assets for cash, or taking on personal debt. While self-funding increases your personal liability, there are several advantages to this method of financing, including having complete control over your business’ financial decisions. As our bankers will tell you, self-funding is also a smart way to show that you are truly committed to succeeding – the more you invest in your business, the easier it will be to secure capital from other sources down the road.

Investors – Another common way to fund a business is through investors. Often, an investor is a family member or friend with the means to invest capital upfront to cover startup costs.

Women’s month celebrated in women’s correctional MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on Monday held a celebration of the National Women’s Month at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong City filled with hope and compassion. “(H)appy women’s month po sa inyo... sa mga ginang po, sa mga lola po na nandito, na nag-aantay. Magdasal po tayo na makalaya po kayo,” Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary Marie Banaag said in her speech.

Dubbed “BongGAD Ka, ‘Day! Part 2!”, the event served as a get-together with the CIW residents.

Employees from various agencies of the PCOO performed song and dance numbers to the delight of female inmates.

The program started with a Zumba dance workout led by the News and Information Bureau staff, followed by a series of dance numbers performed by volunteer employees of the Bureau of Broadcast Services (BBS), Radio-Television Malacañang (RTVM), National Printing Office (NPO), and Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Production Unit.

An employee of the NPO serenaded the audience with his rendition of popular Original Pilipino Music (OPM) songs.

A throwback video and short audio-visual plugs about women empowerment, produced by RTVM, were shown to inspire the audience.

“BongGAD Ka, ‘Day!” is an outreach project of the PCOO and its attached agencies’ Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System, which aims to spread hope and love to residents of CIW. It was first launched in December last year where free medical and checkups, legal consultations, and health and wellness services were provided.

As part of their GAD programs, the PCOO continues to assist women inmates in following up their “carpetas” and other documents necessary for their application for probation or parole.

“Malaking bagay ang naitutulong ninyo, pakikiisa ninyo sa aming adhikain na maparamdam na sila ay may halaga, na sila ay may karapatang mabigyan muli ng pangalawang pagkakataon,” CIW Superintendent Elsa Aquino-Alabado said, expressing her gratitude to the PCOO for holding the second leg of the BongGAD project at the CIW. The PCOO, through the APO Production Unit, donated two wide flatscreen television sets---one to be set up in the stage area and the other to be placed inside the so-called “Bahay ni Lola” where old and frail inmates are confined. The BCS, on the other hand, distributed leaflets about women’s rights.

As a finale, the female inmates performed a special number singing “Happy Birthday” to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, who will be celebrating his 72nd birthday tomorrow, March 28.

The National Women’s Month celebration, which is held every March, is part of the worldwide observance of the International Women’s Day.

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QC ‘Buntis’ Congress promotes benefits of expanded maternity leave bill

By Leilani S. Junio

MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – The Quezon City Health Department, Department of Health (DOH), Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros and Barangay Commonwealth held the “Buntis” Congress Monday to inform pregnant women, their husbands and relatives how the Expanded Maternity Leave Bill could empower every Filipino family.

The Congress, held at the Commonwealth Barangay Hall, offered

the pregnant women free check-ups, dental service, vitamins and mineral supplements, and Lamaze sessions and discussed the status of the bill that aims to enhance the maternity leave benefits of pregnant women.

In her speech, Hontiveros called on pregnant women and their families to back the passage of the bill at the House of Representatives, noting that once passed into law, it would strengthen the Filipino family.

The bill seeks to extend the paid

maternity leave of women to 120 days from 60 days at present. It also aims to extend the paternity leave to 30 days from the present seven days.

The Senate version of the bill has already been passed, while the House version is being pushed by Representative Emmeline Aglipay-Villar.

Increasing the length of paid maternity leave is long overdue, Hontiveros said, noting that the last time it was done was 25 years ago.

Akbayan Partylist Tom Villarin expounded on the benefits of the extended leave, which would enable

President’s only ambition is to serve the interest of the country and its people.

“As a public servant he serves the nation faithfully and without any thought of receiving any distinction.

For him, the presidency begins and ends with public interest,” Abella said.

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mothers to breastfeed their newborn, ensuring that the latter grows up healthy.

DOH-National Capital Region director, Dr. Ariel Valencia, said the longer maternity leave would also strengthen the bond between mother and child. A QC health official shared their programs and services for pregnant women.

The Buntis Congress was the first in a series of activities to be held to promote the benefits of the expanded maternity leave and gather support for the passage of the bill.

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Trudeau; Microsoft founder Bill Gates; and British actress Emma Watson who also got 3 percent each in the early voting.

In the meantime, US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are at 2 percent.But despite the recognition, the Malacañang official said the

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the victims of the drug war — many whose bodies are found on street corners wrapped in packing tape, riddled with bullets or perforated with stab wounds – have been ‘drug lords,’” he said.

In response to his statement,

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella pointed out that “the most prevalent drug in the Philippines is shabu, dubbed as poor man’s cocaine.”

He said the supply, which comes from outside the country, “is in great demand from users and distributors both coming from poor families.”

“Poverty, however, does not justify the use and selling of shabu,” Abella said.

“As the President said, he has to clean up the streets of drug users, pushers and dealers, regardless of their socioeconomic status in life.”

“Nothing can be farther from the truth than the HRW accusation that President Duterte has ‘contempt for lives,’” the Presidential spokesperson said, claiming that “eight out of ten Filipinos living in Metro Manila now feel safer and more secure under his administration.”

“HRW and similar other organizations should therefore be more circumspect about meddling in the country’s domestic affairs.

Their lack of appreciation of the context and local reality show a deep insensitivity to other cultures,” Abella said.(MNS)

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The DoJ Secretary said the impeachment against Robredo, a vocal critic of the administration’s war on illegal drugs, would succeed if the complainants would be able to establish the violations she was supposed to have committed against the Constitution.

Earlier, Solicitor General Jose Calida said he will support Rep. Alvarez’s plan to file an impeachment complaint against Robredo over the latter’s video to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs where she criticized the conduct of the administration’s anti-drug campaign.

“I fully understand and support the sentiment of Speaker Bebot Alvarez that VP Robredo should be rightfully condemned for slandering and selling out our country and its leaders before the UN Commission on Narcotics Drugs,” Calida said.

“VP Robredo debased her office and herself by betraying the trust of our people. Worse, she shamelessly pandered to the desperate desire of Yellow Cult to depose President Duterte which if successful, will immensely benefit her. Obviously, the carping VP Robredo has joined the ranks of the destabilizers,” he added.

Caldia said Robredo will reap the people’s wrath and contempt for her treasonous act.

The top government counsel said he will provide legal assistance to Alvarez’s possible impeachment complaint against the Vice Preisdent.

“In the event that the Speaker will initiate the impeachment of VP Robredo, my office will gladly lend

its legal services to such endeavor,” he noted.

Alvarez’s plan to file an impeachment complaint against Robredo over the latter’s video to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs where she criticized the conduct of the administration’s anti-drug campaign.

Robredo’s video message, posted by the DRCNet Foundation on YouTube last March 13, was played at the “Human Rights Challenge: Responding to Extrajudicial Killings in the Drug War,” a side session for the 60th United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs annual meeting last March 16 at the Vienna International Center.

Alvarez said the House of Representatives will stand by its constitutional duty to hear impeachment complaints against high-ranking officials, even as President Duterte called for an end to any ouster moves against the Vice President.

The House Speaker said that he is still studying the impeachment complaint against Robredo, noting that it should be sufficient in substance to stand trial in the Senate.

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An appeal to help save Alvin De Guzman from a rare type of bone cancer Recently, this author has learned that two years ago, Alvin Dominick De Guzman, the son of this author’s friends, Alice Cavestany and Jun De Guzman, has developed a rare type of bone cancer called “mesechymai chondrosarcoma,” which causes sudden paralysis of his legs and it reaches up to his chest. Currently, his cancer has progressed and it has now spread on to his liver, lungs and bones.

Alvin Dominick De Guzman was born in the Philippines on Dec. 31, 1978, but he was raised here in the US where he attended the Holy Trinity Catholic School in South Pasadena, for his elementary education and the Los Angeles High School in the City of Venice for his secondary education. He is an avid musician

who used to play Bass and Guitar in their high school Band, and he is the youngest child of Alice and Jun. In a quest to save his life, they have searched for a possible last ditch effort and found out about a new version of a genetic medicine that has cured patients with both pancreatic and bone cancer. However, the challenge they face is the high cost of manufacturing the medicine, which would cost $350,000 to manufacture and make the drug, which hopefully will enable treatment for him as well as it will open the door to other cancer patients who could benefit from this

Alvin Dominick De Guzman new version of genetic treatment.

The De Guzman’s as well as those of us who know them are currently appealing via a GOFUNDME electronic communications program in order to raise the $350,000 needed

for Alvin’s treatment. To all of you who wish to HELP, please log on to: www.gofundme.com/help-savealvin-many-other-lives. THANK YOU everyone for all your generosity and support!

California Senate introduces ‘landmark’ health bill SACRAMENTO, CA – Today Sens.

Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released details about their landmark Healthy California Act (Senate Bill 562) to create universal health coverage for every California resident.

The Healthy California Act will cover all California residents with comprehensive care for all services.

Every Californian will have one plan with more choice.

Click here to read the full text of SB 562.

“With Republicans’ failure to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Californians really get what is at stake with their healthcare,” said Sen.

Lara. “We have the chance to make universal healthcare a reality now.

It’s time to talk about how we get to healthcare for all that covers more and costs less.”

“The Affordable Care Act is still intact, and that is a good thing, but uncertainty remains, and we can’t afford to remain idle on healthcare,” said Sen. Atkins. “The framework outlined in the Healthy California Act is the option that we need on the table to take our state forward and provide healthcare for everyone.”

Key provisions of the Healthy California Act include: • Covers Californians for all medical care, including inpatient,

outpatient, emergency care, dental, vision, mental health, and nursing home care.

• Eliminates co-pays and insurance deductibles • Californians can choose their doctor from a full list of health care providers, not a narrow network chosen by insurance companies.

• Referrals are not required for a member to see any eligible provider.

• Californians are covered when they travel.

• Physicians and nurses will make decisions about care, and have the ability to override computers or clinical practice guidelines in the best interest of the patient.

• Healthy California will be governed by a nine-member, unpaid board appointed by the governor and Legislature and a public advisory committee of doctors, nurses, other health care providers, and consumers.

• Healthy California will cover comprehensive healthcare, and insurance companies cannot offer benefits for services covered.

• Healthy California will not disclose personally identifiable information to the federal government about members’ religion, national origin, ethnicity, or immigration status for law enforcement or immigration purposes.

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Extreme vetting in entering the US Question: I have already received my visa at the Consulate. Now I have heard about this extreme vetting and do not know what it means. Will I no longer be able to come to the U.S.?

Answer: Secretary of State has issued a memorandum to the Consulates in order to somewhat define how and what will fall under this ‘extreme vetting’. However, it does not and has not revoked non-immigrant visa categories. Trump could not simply do that with an executive order. There would need to be congressional action whereby the House would need to amend and pass new laws regarding non-immigrants and then it would have to be passed by the Senate and then signed by the President.

As we have just seen, the fact that it is a Republican President with a Republican House and a Republican

Senate does not ensure passage.

Even though the Republicans have a majority in both houses, the bill itself will not simply be rubber-stamped because Trump wants it be approved.

Thus, the fact that Trump would want his ‘ban’ and people from different countries to be excluded did not work and was enjoined from proceeding by the Courts. Likewise, a large segment of our population consists of non-immigrant workers coming in from all around the world in a variety of different capacities. Some are investors while others are technical workers with specialized knowledge.

Others are actors and singers while others are visitors and students. It goes on and on as to the different and varied types of people who will come into the U.S. as a non-immigrant.

Question: Who exactly does this extreme vetting cover?

Answer: It is a bit hard to say at the moment, but it seems to heavily concentrate on the middle eastern countries. Of course, it might be later expanded.

Question: Does this mean my visa will be denied?

Answer: No. In actuality, it will still go forward. However, procedurally, and especially if you are from one of these middle eastern countries, you will have more questions and a more in-depth interview. It will take longer. However, by no means does it mean your visa is not valid and that

you will be denied entry to the U.S. Question: What is a few months has passed from the interview and they still have not made a decision?

Answer: In that case, you always have the option to bring a Writ of Mandamus against the Department of State. In fact, they have a duty to make a decision and cannot sit on the decision month after month and just claim it is in ‘administrative review’.

You have put an application in front of them and they have a duty to adjudicate the application in a reasonable time period.

Rest assured that while Trump keeps trying to bypass constitutional protections of non-immigrants, that there is an army of immigration attorneys and immigration advocacy

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SSS eyes mandatory OFW coverage MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – The state-run Social Security System(SSS) said it is asking the help of lawmakers to implement the mandatory coverage of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) following its goal to expand its members’ coverage while providing security protection for the country’s new heroes.

SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel F. Dooc said the shift to mandatory OFW coverage is one of the provisions of the proposed charter amendment the pension fund is pushing in the legislative stage.

“Our objective is not just to strengthen enforcement of compliance for the coverage of employers and employees in the private sector, but also to encourage self-employed individuals and voluntary members like OFWs to register and be active in the system” he added.

Latest data from the Philippine

Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that OFW statistics stood at 2.4 million as of 2016. Of this number, about 20 percent only were paying-members of the SSS or about 500,000 OFWs, with contributions reaching PHP4.64 billion. This number, however, represents only 13 percent of the estimated 3.84 million Filipinos working on temporary status abroad, as per latest data of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO).

He emphasized that the mandatory coverage of OFWs would increase the number of members of the pension fund on the back of SSS’ efforts for universal coverage.

On the other hand, SSS has disbursed PHP779 million in benefits to OFWs in 2016. These include initial and lump sum benefits fore retirement, death, (funeral with grant) and disability, and short-term benefits for sickness and maternity (for female workers).

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Troops rescue 3 remaining Malaysian hostages

By Darwin Wally T. Wee

ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 27 (PNA) – The three remaining Malaysians abducted by the Abu Sayyaf were rescued Monday as government troops continue to relentlessly pursue the bandits in Sulu province, top military officials said.

“Unrelenting massive search and rescue operations by sea, air and land units of the Task Force Sulu led to the rescue of the three kidnapped Malaysian boat crewmen,” Col. Cirilito Sobejana, Jr., Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said.

He said they were rescued at around 11:30 p.m. Sunday at Poblacion Punay in Panglima Estino, Sulu province.

Sobejana identified the rescued victims as Mohammad Jumadil Rahim, Mohammad Ridzuan Bin Ismail and Fandy Bin Bakran.

So far, all the Malaysian kidnapped victims have been rescued.

The victims are sailors manning the tugboat Serudong that was hijacked on July 19 between the waters of Sabah, Malaysia and the southernmost province of Tawi-Tawi.

Two of their companions, Tayudin Anjut and Abdurahim Bin Sumas, were rescued on Thursday, March 23, in between the towns of Kalinggalan Caluang and Pata, Sulu.

Sobejana said the information provided by Anjut and Sumas led to the successful rescue of their three companions.

“Following the lead and the information gathered from the two Malaysian crew members, Joint Task Force Sulu immediately dispatched all available resources at the lair of the Abu Sayyaf. This pressed the

bandits to leave the Malaysians behind,” he said.

The operating troops are from the 63rd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Marines Ready Force and Naval Intelligence Special Group-Western Mindanao.

“We are overwhelmed by the support we are receiving from the different organizations and entities that led to these recent successes,” said Sobejana.

“We will continue to exert all means to rescue all the kidnap victims that are still being held captive by these bandits,” he added.

Maj. Gen. Carlito G Galvez, Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, lauded the troops for their efforts.

“Our troops are doing extra efforts just to be able to rescue all KVs (kidnap victims). We consider this (rescue) a success on a higher level since we were able to rescue the KVs without firing a single bullet. This indicates that the people are coming together to go against the bandits and no longer wants them in their communities,” Galvez said.

“We are again reiterating our call to every peace-loving citizens of Western Mindanao to continue supporting us in this endeavor. If efforts are united, we can surely make things happen and be able to reap the results together by attaining a peaceful community free of fear from terror,” he added.

The Malaysian rescued victims were immediately brought to Kuta Heneral Teodolfo Bautista Station Hospital in Barangay Bus-Bus, Jolo, Sulu and were immediately attended to by military doctors and nurses.

Malaysian sailors happy to be rescued: Western Mindanao Command chief Maj. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. (right) and Malaysian military Maj. Gen. Datuk Masrani Paiman, head of the International Monitoring Team 12 (left) share light moments with the rescued Malaysia sailors namely, Mohammad Jumadil Rahim, Mohammad Ridzuan Bin Ismail, and Fandy Bin Bakran. They were rescued on Sunday night (March 26) after more than eight months after the Abu Sayyaf bandits kidnapped them in the waters between the Philippines and Malaysia.

(Photo by Darwin Wally T. Wee/PNA-Zamboanga Bureau)

Rescued Malaysian sailors excited to return home

By Darwin Wally T. Wee

CAMP NAVARRO, Zamboanga City, March 27 (PNA) – The three Malaysian sailors who were rescued Sunday midnight said they are eager to return home and meet their families, after spending more than eight months in captivity in the hands of the Abu Sayyaf bandits.

Speaking through a translator, newly rescued Mohammad Jumadil Rahim, Mohammad Ridzuan Bin Ismail and Fandy Bin Bakran said they are happy for their freedom and are looking forward to be reunited with their respective families in Malaysia.

“Thanks to the almighty, we have been rescued. Also, thank you to the

Armed Forces (of the Philippines), and to the Philippine government.

We missed our families very much,” Ridzuan, who spoke in behalf of the other victims, said.

They were rescued at around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at Poblacion Punas, Panglima Estino, Sulu.

The rescue came as the Joint Task Force Sulu launched massive search and rescue operations against the captives of the Abu Sayyaf.

Maj. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., the commander of the Western Mindanao Command, said they are already preparing the logistics for the victims to be flown to Manila tomorrow, March 28.

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Warning: Excessive credit card debt can lead to financial disaster and can affect your financial well-being. The reason they call it “credit card debt trap” is because once you’re in, it may be difficult or impossible to get out. It is actually the number one reason people end up filing bankruptcy when they have no other options available.

If you are used to buying things on credit, perhaps you don’t even realize how much your borrowing is really costing you. Unless you can pay the bill in full when you get it, in most cases you are paying a lot more than the cost of the item you purchased due to the interest that the credit card company is charging you. Of course, this should be obvious but most people don’t realize it.

And of course, if you fail to make your payments on time, you will be charged late penalty fees and your interest rate can often be raised. In some cases, it can be worse: You can be sued by the creditor and be forced to pay through a wage garnishment or a bank levy. If you own a home, a lien can be placed on your property.

I am sure this is not what you want to see happen. If you absolutely have no way of paying back what you’ve borrowed, what do you do?

As a way to get out of credit card debt, some people choose to file bankruptcy after they’ve realized that it is their only realistic option.

Often, debts have accumulated over the years and in a lot of cases, they have been turned over to collection agencies. Some people try to ignore them for as long as they can until one day they get sued by a creditor and that’s when they panic. I see a lot of these cases every day. It makes

me wonder why people wait so long before taking any action because in a lot of cases, their problems could have been avoided had they acted sooner.

When contemplating bankruptcy as an option to get out of credit card debt, a good question to ask yourself is how long it will take you to pay off your debt on your own at the interest rate that the credit card company is charging you. Credit card companies are now required to give you this information on the monthly billing statement that you receive.

But an even more important question to ask is whether or not it is EVEN POSSIBLE to avoid bankruptcy considering that (a) your creditors are now demanding that you pay the full amount because your account is delinquent; and (b) whether creditors have taken legal action against you by filing a lawsuit. If you have been served a lawsuit, your time is limited and if you do nothing, you may regret the legal consequences that will follow.

If you are eligible for Chapter 7 relief, you may be able to wipe out your credit card debts completely and not have to pay anything back.

If you are in a position to pay some of what you owe, however, you may have no choice but to consolidate your bills through Chapter 13 bankruptcy and reduce the interest rate on your credit cards to 0% while forcing your creditors to accept only what you can

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Wells Fargo launches 13,000 card-free ATMs for its 20 million mobile customers First large bank in the U.S. to upgrade entire fleet of ATMs with card-free account access through One-Time Access Code mobile technology

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2017 – Today, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (NYSE: WFC) announces that customers now have card-free access to all of its 13,000 ATMs(1), coast-to-coast. The company’s OneTime Access Code technology allows customers to authenticate at an ATM using an 8-digit token and their debit or ATM card Personal Identification Number (PIN), instead of a physical card.

“At Wells Fargo, we believe the future is cardless, and the launch of One-Time Access Code provides our 20 million mobile banking customers another convenient way to manage money,” said Brett Pitts, head of digital for Virtual Channels. “This new ATM feature exemplifies Wells Fargo’s commitment to innovation.”

Customers first log into the Wells Fargo mobile app, select Card-Free ATM access under Account Services, and request a one-time-use, 8-digit access code. Upon arriving at the ATM, he or she simply enters the code and their debit or ATM card PIN, then proceeds to the main menu to perform their transaction (visit Wells Fargo Stories to see this technology in action).

“Mobile continues to be the channel of choice for millions of our customers, so it only makes sense to leverage it for new, convenient ATM experiences,” said Adam Vancini, head of operations for Virtual Channels. “Whether a customer happens to have a card on them or not, OneTime Access Code provides another simple and secure way to withdraw cash at any of our ATMs.” Wells Fargo’s mobile banking is the company’s fastest growing channel, reaching a milestone of more than 20 million active customers in March. Recently, Keynote awarded Wells Fargo first place on its biannual Mobile Banking Scorecard, citing the bank’s leadership in digital functionality, quality and availability, ease of use and mobile app experiences.

“Every time a customer walks up to an ATM or into a branch, chances are they’re carrying a phone, and we believe the real power of mobile is the ability to enhance the customer experience at our ATMs and branches,” said Jonathan Velline, head of branch and ATM banking. “We’re

excited to provide our customers with more ways to conveniently and securely make ATM transactions.”

In addition to One-Time Access Code, later this year customers will be able to initiate a cardless ATM transaction with the “tap and pay” technology in an NFC-enabled smartphone. When this feature is live, a customer will be able to initiate a transaction by signing into a leading mobile wallet (Wells Fargo Wallet, Apple Pay, Android Pay or Samsung Pay), and holding the phone near an NFC-enabled ATM terminal. Once authenticated, the customer will input their debit or ATM card PIN and complete their transaction. More than 40 percent (more than 5,000) of Wells Fargo ATMs are currently NFC-enabled.

For more information, visit www. wellsfargo.com.

The entire fleet of Wells Fargo ATMs has One-Time Access Code technology; however, some ATMs, located inside select branches, will only feature card-free access during non-business hours when team members are not present to assist customers. Additionally, some ATMs are located within secure locations that may require customers to swipe their cards for entry.

About Wells Fargo Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 8,600 locations, 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 42 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy.

With approximately 269,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 27 on Fortune’s 2016 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially.

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Common misconceptions about bankruptcy Having literally represented several thousand clients in successful bankruptcy cases in the last 35 years in California, I have distilled the common misconceptions about bankruptcy into the following: 1. Will debtor go to jail for filing bankruptcy?

NO. Debtor will not go to jail for filing bankruptcy provided he or she is an honest debtor. An honest debtor is one who truthfully discloses his financial affairs, income and expense, assets and liabilities in his bankruptcy petition. An honest debtor does not hide facts in his petition and testimony that materially alter information regarding his financial situation. Suffice it to say that most debtors are honest in bankruptcy so most debtors do not have to worry about going to jail.

Sometimes debtors go to jail because they committed a bankruptcy crime. For example, debtor declared in his bankruptcy petition that he does not own a house. But the truth is that someone is on title to a house with a large equity that actually belongs to debtor. Debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name does not appear on title but the one on title is merely holding the house in trust for and for the benefit of the debtor who is the true owner. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be more specific.

The statement of financial affairs of the petition asks if there is anyone who holds any asset in trust for debtor. Debtor answers that there is no such person. However, upon further investigation, it turns out that debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mistress, Ms. Bimbo, lives in a house in BelAir that debtor paid for in cash two years ago. Ms. Bimbo admits that, the house she lives in is owned by debtor because she has no money of her own to buy the house.

Ms. Bimbo testifies that debtor askedher to sign a declaration that she is merely holding title to the house for and on behalf of debtor who is the true owner of the house.

By hiding this transaction, debtor has committed a bankruptcy crime, therefore he is looking at jail time.

Further, the trustee will file an adversary case to get the house into the bankruptcy estate.

Honest and truthful debtors get a fresh start in life without debt and become productive citizens again while keeping most if not all of their assets. This is the purpose of bankruptcy law. Honest debtors can look

forward to a new and happy life after filing for bankruptcy. They keep their income, house, cars, retirement accounts and most everything else they own with applicable exemptions.

Yet they get rid of all unwanted debt.

Many successful people have gone through bankruptcy at one time or another in their lives.

Walt Disney filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy twice before his famous mouse became a successful business venture. Henry Ford filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1903 but pushed on thereafter to become the biggest car manufacturer in America. Milton Hershey who established the chocolate factory with products that world loves to eat so much filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy before his chocolate business became successful.

And of course, Pres. Trump is no stranger to bankruptcy. His companies have filed for bankruptcy four times during the nineties. His casinos failed and could not pay hundreds of millions of debt. Even Orange County filed for bankruptcy reorganization not too long ago. And several Catholic diocese filed for bankruptcy reorganization to handle the child molestation lawsuits that hit the church with $600M of liabilities. It was Luciferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handiwork no doubt.

2.Will debtor be able to borrow money again after bankruptcy?

YES. Most car dealers will finance a car purchase right after debtor obtains his discharge. In fact, debtors do get offers to finance car loans even while the bankruptcy is going on. Clients usually bring me flyers mailed to them saying that their pending bankruptcy is no obstacle to buying a car in the dealership. They ask me if that is true or a scam. I tell them itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true.

The interest rate will be higher than someone with good credit. Some clients ask if they can buy a house after bankruptcy. The normal wait is two years. Two years after discharge you can get a mortgage to buy a house. There are lenders who advertise that bankruptcy is no problem to buying a house. Of course, again, the interest rate will be higher than

Raps filed vs. PSC chair Ramirez over security deal MANILA, Mar 27 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Office of the Ombudsman has formally filed charges against Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman William Ramirez over an alleged anomalous security deal in 2008.

Ramirez was charged with violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. Also charged was Ma. Flordeliza Angel, president of Excelguard Security and Research Services, Inc. In its charge sheet filed before the Sandiganbayan, the Ombudsman said that on Dec. 4, 2008, Ramirez conspired with Angel in giving â&#x20AC;&#x153;unwarranted benefitâ&#x20AC;? to Excelguard by entering into an Addendum to the Contract of Service with the company.

The addendum was for the hiring of 95 security guards in addition to the 108 security guards originally

stated in the Contract of Service dated Dec. 31, 2008 between the two parties.

This, however, was made without authority from the PSC board and without public bidding, the Ombudsman alleged.

The Ombudsman has recommended a P30,000 bail for each respondent.

Last year, the Sandiganbayan acquitted Ramirez of graft in connection with the alleged anomalous procurement of cycling equipment in 2007.

Ramirez has a pending graft case before the court for the alleged anomalous release of P37 million worth of funds for the training of swimmers who competed in the 2012 Olympics.

Former Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation chairman Ephraim Genuino was a co-accused in the case. (MNS)

someone with good credit.

There are also companies that specialize in providing credit cards to debtors who have just come out of bankruptcy. These normally have a yearly fee and higher interest. Within a couple of months after obtaining discharge, these offers of new credit cards will start coming into your mailbox. I always suggest clients take these cards, use them, but pay them in full every month, just so they can start rebuilding their credit scores faster YES. Life after bankruptcy is great! No more monthly minimum credit card payments to suck up your disposable income. You can start saving money again. Keep your disposable income for your family and yourself. No more pressure for credit card payments. Or, become wildly successful as Walt Disney and Milton Hershey! If they can do it after bankruptcy, you can do it too!

3. Will bankruptcy affect debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration status?

NO. Immigration status has nothing to do whatsoever with bankruptcy. It is debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s income that has something to do it immigration status.

If you are in the process of getting a green card, what you need to do is show enough income, or if you are short on income, you have to get a relative who is either a permanent resident or citizen who has enough income to vouch for you with an affidavit of support.

If you claim government benefits within a certain period of time after getting your permanent resident status, Uncle Sam will be able to claim these benefits back from your relative who executed the affidavit of support. Of course, if you are asked during the interview if you have filed

bankruptcy and you have, you just have to answer truthfully. Bankruptcy is not and has never been a legal ground to deny an immigrant permanent residency.

Deportation Defense Under the Trump era, getting deported by ICE is your problem if you do not yet have legal status. Have a contingency plan. Be ready to post bail. Have the money ready for bail.

Get the money from your credit card.

Make sure you discuss what needs to be done to defend you from deportation with your lawyer. You might qualify for deportation relief.

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Palace blasts HRW for falsehoods against Duterte

MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – Malacañang on Monday hit back on international group Human Rights Watch (HRW) for declaring falsehoods against President Rodrigo Duterte and his administration’s war on illegal drugs.

In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella dismissed recent statements made by HRW Deputy Asia Director Phelim Kine as outright lies that somehow exposes the organization’s deep insensitivity to other cultures.

“The war on drugs is not targeted at any particular segment of society. Nothing can be farther from the truth than the HRW accusation that President Duterte has ‘contempt for lives.’ In fact, eight out of ten Filipinos living in Metro Manila now feel safer and more secure under his administration,” Abella said.

Malacañang issued the statement after Kine remarked Sunday in his Twitter post that Duterte has “finally acknowledged” that the war on drugs is “a war on the poor” and exposes the chief executive’s “contempt for lives.”

Abella pointed out that shabu, the most prevalent drug in the Philippines, is dubbed as poor man’s cocaine because of its low cost as compared to other high end drugs, and its availability in the streets.

Because of this, he said shabu, which largely comes from outside the Philippines, is in great demand from both users and distributors, majority of whom came from poor families.

“Poverty, however, does not justify the use and selling of shabu. As the President said, he has to clean up the streets of drug users, pushers and dealers, regardless of their socio-economic status in life,” the Palace official said.

“HRW and similar other organizations should therefore be more circumspect about meddling in the country’s domestic affairs. Their lack of appreciation of the context and local reality show a deep insensitivity to other cultures,” Abella said.

NYT articles part of well-funded demolition job vs Duterte – Palace MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – Malacañang on Monday said the series of New York Times (NYT) articles on President Rodrigo Duterte is clearly a part of a well-funded demolition job mounted by certain groups that include politicians.

“NYT’s very obvious demolition work flies in the face of the very high approval of PPRD enjoys. The newspaper tries to stir global outrage in a nation that welcomes its newfound peace and order,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement.

“One can only conclude that certain personalities and politicians have mounted a well-funded campaign utilizing hack writers and their ilk in their bid to oust President Duterte,” Abella said.

The Palace official noted how in a span of one week, NYT has published three pieces about the President.

He said the news feature “Becoming Duterte: The Making of a Philippine Strongman” narrated the rise to power of Duterte under the context of violence.

Meanwhile, the editorial, “Accountability for Duterte,” with jailed mutineer and Magdalo Partylist Rep. Gary Alejano and Jude Sabio, lawyer of self-confessed assassin Edgar Matobato, mouthed unsubstantiated claims.

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MANILA, Mar 27 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang claimed Monday that some individuals, including politicians, had paid US-based publication The New York Times (NYT) to carry out a “demolition work” against President Rodrigo Duterte.

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella alleged that the 165-year-old publication appears to be part of a “well funded campaign” to remove Duterte from office.

“The newspaper tries to stir global outrage in a nation that welcomes its newfound peace and order. One can only conclude that certain personalities and politicians have mounted a well funded campaign utilizing hack writers and their ilk in their bid to oust PRRD (Duterte),” Abella said in a statement.

The NYT last week published 3 pieces about Duterte: a feature on his rise to the

presidency; an editorial urging the international community to hold him accountable for the “slaughter” of suspected criminals amid his war on drugs; and a video documentary highlighting vigilante killings in the Philippines.

Abella said the publication’s profile on Duterte depicts his rise to power under “the context of violence” while the editorial mouthed “unsubstantiated claims.”

“NYT’s very obvious demolition work flies in the face of the very high approval of PPRD enjoys,” Abella added.

Under the scrutiny of publication, Duterte’s spokesperson vowed that the administration will “not be deterred in fulfilling its promise of building a progressive and inclusive nation free from drugs, crimes and corruption.”(MNS)

Appointing of barangay execs ‘unconstitutional’ – Macalintal

MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – An election lawyer said appointing barangay officials is unconstitutional.

“Any law or executive order declaring as “vacant” all existing elective barangay positions and to appoint their replacements is unconstitutional,” said lawyer Romulo Macalintal in a forum on Monday.

He added, “It will also violate the constitutional right to security of tenure of these barangay officials as that would be tantamount to removal from office without a just or valid cause.”

Section 8, Article X of the 1987 Constitution recognizes barangays as “elective local officials” like regional, provincial, city and municipal elected officials.

“Clearly, barangay officials shall be elected since, like provincial, city and municipal officials, they are referred to in the constitution as “elective officials” governed by R. A. 7160 or the Local Government Code which, as amended, mandates the election of a Punong Barangay and seven Barangay Councilors or Kagawads,” he explained.

“If barangay officials could be appointed and their positions be declared vacant by a mere order of the president, then the same could be applied to governors, mayors and councilors as they belong to the same cate-

gory of being “local elective officials”. What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander, so to speak,” Macalintal added.

With this, he noted that if President Rodrigo Duterte wants to appoint the barangay official, the Constitution should be amended with regard to the matter of local officials.

“If the intention of the President is to identify or monitor the barangay officials allegedly involved in illegal drugs, the remedy is to file appropriate charges against them,” Macalintal said.

He added, “He can also ask Congress to abolish the positions of barangay councilors so it would be easy for him to monitor the 42,095 punong barangays instead of the entire 336,810 barangay officials.”

On the other hand, a Manila priest opined that the people should be given the chance to elect barangay officials. “Let the people decide whom they want as barangay leaders.

Let the law be followed instead of skirting it,” said Fr. Jerome Secillano, Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Parish in Sampaloc.

“There are legal issues with regards to appointing brgy. officials instead of electing them. Besides, even if the nominees will be named by the religious sector, this practice of appointing them smacks of patronage politics,” he added.

Impeachment not only a numbers game but also political – SC spokesperson

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MANILA, March 23 (PNA) –- Impeachment is not only about the numbers game but the political as well, Supreme Court (SC) spokesperson Atty. Theodore Te said Thursday. The SC official made the statement amid moves in the House of Representatives to impeach both President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo.

Te, a law professor, explained that impeachment is a “political process to remove a public official unfit for a position.”

“It is not a criminal trial, it is not a trial per se as we understand it in the courts. It is not a judicial process. It is basically a political disciplinary process,” Te said in a television interview on Thursday.

“The only issue in impeachment is always fitness to continue holding the office - regardless of the grounds like bribery, graft and corruption and other high crimes like betrayal of public trust,” the SC spokesperson noted.

Te explained that there are justiciable issues in impeachment proceedings that may be subject to judicial review, citing previous cases that the high court had ruled upon.

“There have been instances where the

Supreme Court has been asked to come in, but on very, very limited issues,” he noted.

He cited the impeachment cases against retired Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr., the late former Chief Justice Renato Corona and former Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez, which all reached the SC. In the Davide case, Te said that the high court had decided on the issue involving the constitutional rule requiring only one impeachment complaint against an official per year and tackled its jurisdiction over the case.

The SC, in its 2003 ruling, disallowed the filing of the second impeachment complaint against Davide after the first one was already dismissed by the House.

In the 2010 Gutierrez case, on the other hand, the SC was asked to review the power of the House to conduct hearings on the impeachment case. The high court then upheld the House procedures and the former Ombudsman resigned from her post in April 2011 even before her trial in Senate could start.

In both cases, the high tribunal temporarily stopped the House from proceeding with the impeachment process pending resolution of the petitions.

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Give the President a chance to govern

I hope our national leaders set aside their personal political ambitions and greed and instead work for the passage of important legislation that will spur economic growth in the country and uplift the lives of poor Filipinos.

Our elected officials should close ranks and work for the common good of the country and set aside, for once, their self-interest and help President Duterte in his quest to stamp out corruption in government and end the proliferation of illegal drugs in the Philippines.

The opposition should desist in their efforts to stage any destabilization plots against the government because it is counter-productive to the economic gains the country has attained during the previous administration .

Too much politics and corruption in government over the years have transformed the country into one of Asia’s poorest. Surprisingly, Vietnam has overtaken the Philippines in economic growth despite being rocked by military conflict for almost 20 years.

About five decades ago, the Philippines was once considered the second richest country in Asia, behind Japan. However, political instability, corruption and poor economic decision by our national leaders contributed to the decline of Philippine economy.

For so many years, unemployment remained high in the country, prompting millions of Filipinos to work overseas.

Their dollar remittances to their families in the Philippines amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars, helped the country’s economy stay afloat even during the contagion period that hit Asia years ago. *** Vice President Leni Robredo is in a very precarious position right now.

Aside from the election protest filed by former Senator and defeated vice presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos, Robredo is facing possible impeachment proceedings in the lower house that could possibly remove her from office.

Lower house leaders appear to be dead serious in filing an impeachment complaint against Robredo despite President Duterte’s recent order for them to lay their hands off her.

House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and his allies are expected to file the complaint against Robredo for culpable violation of the Constitution and betrayal of public trust.

The complaint against Robredo, I believe, is expected to be filed when Congress resumes session next month Even Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre, who has also joined the calls to impeach Robredo, is claiming that there is legal basis to remove the Vice President from office since her message to the UN was both embarrassing and damaging to the country.

Robredo has been in hot water ever since she made a video which she sent to the United Nation Commission on Narcotic Drugs. In the video, Robredo criticized the manner on how President Duterte and the police conduct its war against illegal drugs.

She claimed in her video that since the government launched its bloody war against illegal drugs, close to 70,00 people have been killed, including women and children.

This figures, however, were debunked by the Philippine National Police (PNP), claiming that there were only about 2,500 killed in the war against illegal drugs. The PNP also disclosed that the number of deaths in the drug war includes police and army troopers killed in action while engaged in a firefight with drug traffickers.

• Once a liar, always a liar. This phrase is most suited for jailed Senator Leila De Lima.

During oral arguments at the Supreme Court, justices found out that De Lima has falsified her petition seeking the High Court’s intervention to dismiss her arrest for drug traffic charges.

It was found out that the jailed Senator’s lawyer, Maria Cabalo, who supposedly notarized De Lima’s petition, admitted in her affidavit submitted to the High Court that the petition has already been signed when they met at Camp Crame.

Cabalo also admitted in her affidavit that De Lima never appeared before her to swear and subscribe her affidavit. Cabalo, who is a sorority sister of De Lima, also added that the affidavit executed by the jailed Senator was already signed and notarized by the jailed senator’s staff when it was given to her.

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If De Lima can have the propensity to behave in this manner or lie just to save her skin, would it be difficult for anyone, particularly our honorable Supreme Court justices, to believe that she has nothing to do with the proliferation of drugs at the NBP during her time at the DOJ? The Court should keep De Lima in jail for life for having a direct hand

in the proliferation of illegal drugs not only in the NBP but throughout country which has destroyed the lives of three million Filipinos who ended up as “junkies.”

I do not wish bad things to happen to the children of De Lima. I hope they will not end up being drug addicts too. If that happens, then it’s karma on De Lima.

Caregiver rights update 2016 was a sensational year for caregiver rights. In January 2016, when California raised the minimum wage to $10 an hour, the minimum daily rate of pay for many 24-hour caregivers was raised to $315. The calculation of the daily rate is as follows: Under the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (DWBR) law, the first 9 hours of work must be paid at minimum wage (9 hours x $10 an hour = $90), and the next 15 hours of work must be paid at the overtime rate (15 hours x $15 an hour = $225) making the total daily rate due caregivers for 24-hours of work $315 in 2016.

This wage increase, along with other changes to California’s labor laws that went into effect at the start of the year, truly set the stage for an eventful year in the world of caregiver law.

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PANDI, Bulacan, March 27 (PNA) –As if their prayers were answered, the militant group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap (Kadamay) who occupied “idle” housing units in five resettlement housing projects of the National Housing Authority (NHA) here since March 8, will no longer be evicted, a partylist solon belonging to the “Makabayan Block” announced on Monday afternoon.

Rep. Antonio Tinio of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers said instead of eviction, the NHA has agreed to conduct on-site validation and processing of applicants on Tuesday at the resettlement sites occupied by the Kadamay settlers.

Tinio said this was agreed during the dialogue between the Makabayan Block in Congress and officials of the NHA on Monday morning.

“There will be a continuous processing and profiling on-site starting on April 3 for the Kadamay members.

For the 171 Kadamay members who signed in the housing information form, the processing will start tomorrow, March 28, ” Tinio said.

Tinio also said the police and military units in the area will be pulled out to avoid unnecessary tension.

He said this is a peaceful way to settle the issue.

Earlier, Kadamay fortified barricades along the entry points of at

least five resettlement areas in this town as they braced for the looming implementation of the eviction notice.

Norman dela Cruz, one of the Kadamay members manning the barricades at Pandi Heights 2 in Barangay Mapulang Lupa, said they will not vacate the place and that they are ready to meet whatever forces the NHA will send to evict them.

He also said the “no ID, no Entry” policy is strictly being enforced to ensure that their ranks will not be infiltrated. He said even the media are not allowed to enter beyond the barricaded portions of the occupied housing projects.

Last week, the NHA teams posted the notices on 324 houses at around 4 p.m in Villa Elise in Barangay Masuso.

They then proceeded to the Padre Pio housing project in Barangay Cacarong Bata; the housing project for jail and penology employees and firemen in Barangay Cacarong Matanda; the Villa Louise housing site in Barangay Siling Matanda; and the Pandi Heights 2 and 3 housing projects in Barangay Mapulang Lupa.

The “invaders,” however tore down the eviction notices, prompting the NHA to erect billboards where they place tarpaulin replicas of the notice of eviction at the entrance of the occupied housing projects.

Globe urges gated villages to grant permits for cell sites MANILA, March 27 (PNA) – Globe Telecom has appealed to residents of gated villages in Metro Manila to allow telecommunications facilities inside their villages to further improve the delivery of mobile services.

“Given the enormity of the task of providing reliable internet access and sufficient bandwidth to support your evolving digital lifestyle, it has become imperative for us, your service provider, to seek your support so that we can work together to secure approvals and clearances from your HOAs and barangays.

With twin issues of permits and right of way going on for several years now, you as residents and members of your respective homeowner’s associations are held equally responsible in ensuring your areas are covered by mobile signal and internet connectivity,” Globe said in an open letter published in several national dailies today.

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“Your HOAs oppose our cell site applications most of the time due to alleged health hazards coming from the cell sites. Findings from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), both globally recognized and highly respected institutions who have the expertise in determining whether these facilities do impact health and well-being of the citizens in the area, attest to the fact that cell sites have no adverse effects to human health.

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US stocks extend losses on failed healthcare bill NEW YORK, March 28 (PNA/Xinhua) – U.S. stocks traded lower in the morning session Monday as investor sentiment was dented after the House pulled a key healthcare bill ahead of a vote last Friday.

Around midday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 102.87 points, or 0.50 percent, to 20,493.85. The S&P 500 lost 10.51 points, or 0.45 percent, to 2,333.47. The Nasdaq Composite Index decreased 20.75 points, or 0.36 percent, to 5,807.98.

House Republicans pulled their healthcare bill on Friday as they failed to get enough support for it, throwing the future of one of their top legislative priorities into serious doubt.

The House vote is crucial for U.S. President Donald Trump’s agenda. Trump had said the repeal and replacement of Obamacare must happen before action can be taken on his other plans, including a major tax reduction.

Analysts said there appears to be growing concerns that Trump’s tax reform, infrastructure spending and deregulation may take longer to pass than initially thought.

“In the wake of Friday’s healthcare debacle, Trump tweeted ironic congratulations to the Freedom Caucus for saving Obamacare and is reaching out to Democrats. Markets are shaken, to say the least, at the possible end of the Trump trade,” said Chris Low, chief economist at FTN Financial, in a note.

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It’s one of the hottest topics in local showbiz at the moment: Who will be the next Darna?

But any debate over whether Liza Soberano, Pia Wurtzbach, or Nadine Lustre would be a better fit for the costume should boil down to one factor, according to Sharon Cuneta.

“It’s a responsibility,” she said, explaining that the next Darna should be someone who can uphold the values on women empowerment that the superheroine represents.

“Panindigan mo si Darna. Mahiya ka naman kay Darna.”

Cuneta portrayed Darna back in 1986 for a cameo role in Edu Manzano’s “Captain Barbell” — an experience she described as physically taxing.

“Lahat ng body pains naramdaman ko. Sabi ko nga, ‘Pwede bang mag-drama na lang ako? Kahit limang balde iyong iiyak ko,” she shared. Asked if she had an actress in mind to succeed Angel Locsin, who was forced to back out of the role due to health concerns, Cuneta refused to play favorites.

She did warn those interested in donning the costume to be prepared for the physical demands of the role.

“Someone more physically fit is more bagay to this,” she said.

Cuneta went on to belie calls from fans to scrap the planned movie adaptation altogether after Locsin’s departure.

While acknowledging that Locsin “perfectly” embodied Darna, she explained that the mantle of the character has always been passed down to a younger generation, and it should remain that way.

Since 1951, Darna has been played by nearly 20 different actresses for both television and the big screen.

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wonderful job. She was so beautiful and perfect as Darna kasi magaling siyang kumilos — alam mo iyong tough at feminine? Tapos siyempre she’s curvy, it goes without saying.”

“But Darna is really meant to be passed on to another of the new generation. It’s been like that. It’s a Filipino thing na pinamamana talaga. Hangga’t wala na kami dito, magkakaroon at magkakaroon pa rin ng Darna.”

The “Darna” adaptation from Star Cinema was first announced back in 2015, with Erik Matti at the helm.

The “Honor Thy Father” director said he accepted the project as he wants to re-introduce the Darna mythos to a new generation of Filipinos.

Locsin chose not to pursue the role for the movie after suffering spinal damage while training. “Though it did not go as planned, it was still an amazing journey,” she wrote on Instagram.

“Darna embodies the heart, resilience and hope of a Filipina and it was a pleasure to have played her.

I now entrust the reins to the next lucky lady who will have the time of her life portraying the role,” she added.

The last actress who played Darna was Marian Rivera for a television series in 2009. (MNS)

What Gerald learned from LA Marathon Gerald Anderson is back from the United States where he participated in the Los Angeles Marathon and he’s brought home nothing but good memories from joining the 42-kilometer run.

Anderson said he found the marathon very challenging. But he added that being a part of it was one of the proudest moments of his life.

“Masaya naman. Sobrang challenging lang sa sarili talaga lalo na nung last 10K, talagang puso at isipan mo na lang talaga. Kailangan mag-focus ka. Kung kaya, huwag talaga pansinin yung sakit dahil napakasakit sa katawan,” he said.

Out of the 25,000 who joined, Anderson said only 18,000 runners were able to complete the marathon.

He, however, doesn’t look down on those who were not able to cross the finish line.

“Yung around 7,000 na hindi nakarating, naiintindihan ko naman sila dahil napakahirap talaga nung challenge,” he said. “Kapag nakarating ka sa dulo at sinabitan ka ng medal, iba talaga yung pakiramdam.”

More than the privilege of representing the Philippines in the race, Anderson said it is what he learned from the experience that will stay with him forever.

Sarah G takes herself out of the running for Darna role For a Filipina actress, Darna has long been viewed as a goal. But for Sarah Geronimo, she remains dismissive donning the superheroine’s rather revealing costume.

The pop star’s name has been repeatedly brought up by fans to take over Angel Locsin as Darna. However, in an interview with reporters on Friday, Geronimo took herself out of the running by saying she doesn’t have the figure to do the costume justice.

“Wala akong boobs, anong magagawa natin?” she quipped.

Geronimo, who hesitates to flaunt skin, earlier joked Sarah Geronimo to fans who keep insisting that she succeed Locsin to prepare themselves for a version of Darna in a jumpsuit.

In explaining her iffiness over the role, Geronimo simply said someone else would be a better fit.

“Baka naman na-negative-an sila sa akin nung sinabi ko na, ‘Eh, ‘di wow! Gusto niyo ba makakita ng Darna na naka-jumpsuit?’ Kasi matagal ko na po iyang sinasabi na hindi talaga iyon para sa akin kasi iconic iyong role,” she said.

“But more than that, ang daming responsibilities na nakaakibat sa pagiging Darna. So medyo naka-focus lang din ng unti na ang inaabangan iyong naka-two piece, iyong physique. Parang hindi talaga po para sa akin.

“Pero nagpapasalamat naman ako at flattered naman ako na may mga kino-consider ako.”

For now, fans can look forward to Geronimo’s other projects. She said she is hard at work on her new film with John Lloyd Cruz and that she feels at “home” as a returning coach for the upcoming teen edition of “The Voice of the Philippines.” (MNS)

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DOH to pregnant teens: Know your responsibilities, get pre and post-natal care MANILA, March 27 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A health official on Monday urged pregnant teenagers to seek pre- and post-natal care in health facilities.

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teenagers understand their responsibilities, such as seeking pre-natal and post-natal care, giving birth to a lying-in clinic or health facility, breastfeeding, and getting their

USAID P4-M research grant determines potential of honey for wound treatment

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ILOILO CITY, March 26 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A research grant that looks into the viability of honey, particularly those coming from Iloilo, for wound-healing is now being undertaken by the University of San Agustin (USA) research laboratory based in this city with Ilongga scientist Dr. Doralun Dalisay as chief investigator.

The study was aimed at increasing the marketability of honey as a pharmaceutical raw material, she said on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are looking at the science; the chemistry and biology to validate the claims that honey is a good agent,â&#x20AC;? she added.

After working for three and half-months, they were able to find interesting, promising activities from the Iloilo honey compared with samples taken from other parts of the country.

Honey samples were taken from Benguet, Baguio and Laguna in Luzon; Palawan in Visayas and Bukidnon and Davao. A comparison was made to determine which among the honey types was of superior quality.

It was also compared with the New Zealand-standard honey called â&#x20AC;&#x153;manuka,â&#x20AC;? which is very expensive at around Php5,000 per 100 grams, she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have found that honey in the Philippines, particularly the one in Iloilo, has a more anti-microbial activity compared to the rest, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the biology. With the chemistry we are still looking into it but there are promising compounds present in the samples,â&#x20AC;? Dalisay revealed on Monday.

After the validation, the plan is to have the honey commercialized as a new product for wound-healing.

Maridan Industries a pharmaceutical firm in based in Iloilo and specializing in galenical products, has been tapped as partner for the study.

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babies immunized at the health center, said Department of Health-National Capital Region director, Dr. Ariel Valencia, during the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buntisâ&#x20AC;?

Congress held at the barangay hall of Barangay Commonwealth, Quezon City.

Valencia explained that pregnant teenagers must know that pre-natal check-ups are necessary to monitor the health of both mother and child and to identify problems that need early intervention to prevent complications.

He also stressed the importance of breastfeeding in creating a bond between mother and baby.

Valencia noted that Quezon City now has modern hospitals that ca-

ter to women undergoing a difficult pregnancy. He also reminded pregnant women of their PhilHealth benefits.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buntisâ&#x20AC;? Congress was held to inform pregnant women, their husbands and families of the benefits of the Expanded Maternity Leave bill being pushed at the House of Representatives.

The Senate has passed its version of the bill, which grants working mothers 60 more days of maternity leave, for a total of 120 days, regardless of whether the birth is normal or caesarean. Solo parents get 150 days of maternity leave. The bill also seeks to extend paternity leave to 30 days.

DOH asks Manila city govt to help discourage swimmers in Manila Bay MANILA, March 27 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A health department official on Monday sought the help of Manilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city government in discouraging people from taking a dip in the murky waters of Manila Bay, especially during summer.

Department of Health (DOH) spokesperson Dr. Eric Tayag lamented that despite warnings of the dangers of swimming in Manila Bay, people continue to swim in it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We cannot prevent them,â&#x20AC;? he said, adding that putting up a â&#x20AC;&#x153;No swimmingâ&#x20AC;? sign would not help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But they (the city government)

have to reduce the risks of drowning, injuries, (illnesses from) germs.

Anything that comes into contact with the eyes, mouth, nose, a cut in the skin, is a potential infection,â&#x20AC;?

Tayag said, calling on the city government to help the department, for instance by luring children to swim in public pools.

But until people heed their appeal, the health official said all he could do is to advise swimmers to minimize their exposure to the dirty water and wash themselves with clean water immediately after swimming in Manila Bay.

Obamacare wins! What happens next?

Last week, Speaker Paul Ryan withdrew the bill that would â&#x20AC;&#x153;repeal and replaceâ&#x20AC;? Obamacare. This means that Obamacare is here to stay.

President Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s White House announced that they will move on to tax reforms so it is unlikely that the U.S. Senate will initiate moves towards â&#x20AC;&#x153;repeal and replaceâ&#x20AC;?

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What impact will this have on the wary public?

As we have discussed before, the withdrawn bill would have not touched Medicare. Those on Medicare will continue to enjoy their benefits the way they have been.

Furthermore, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;donut holeâ&#x20AC;? under Part D will continue to become smaller and smaller until it is done away with in 2020.

(Seniors on Medicare need to be continually assured on their medical coverage because they pay attention to any slight change in benefits. They know that unexpected medical expenses are surprises they can ill-afford in retirement.)

Employees on employer-sponsored or union-sponsored plans have nothing to worry about their benefits. Their benefits remain the same whether â&#x20AC;&#x153;stayâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;amendâ&#x20AC;?, or â&#x20AC;&#x153;repeal and replaceâ&#x20AC;? takes place.

Those on a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may want to consider enrolling on a Hospital Indemnity plan, an ancillary insurance that takes care of deductibles in cases of hospitalization.

Medi-Cal (MediCaid) beneficiaries will continue to receive benefits subject to certain changes that the Centers for Medicare and MediCaid Services (CMS) may impose thru

new administrative rules and regulations. Apparently, the MediCaid expansion provision enshrined in Obamacare will remain to be the law enforced on those states that accepted MediCaid expansion. New initiatives lie in the hands of Ms. Verma Sheema, the new head of CMS. What about premiums and deductibles to those on Individual and Family plans?

They remain stable until the end of the year. We will know how they will fare come July when insurance companies submit their rates for 2018.

Persons with pre-existing conditions will continue to have access to coverage and youths 26 years old and below can remain covered under their parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan. These provisions were also included on the withdrawn bill. The mandates remain.

Those with no health coverage will pay a fine. Covered California remains open for enrollment to those with no health coverage for 2017, and have a qualifying event that will make them eligible for a special enrollment.

About the author: LEO MONSALUD is a health advocate who holds CA license # 0G55218 as well as a Non-Resident licenses for Nevada and Michigan. He may be reached at 323-535-7373 or, e-mail at: leo. balita@gmail.com.

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Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz stresses a point during a press briefing at the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall for the Bataan Death March commemoration activities in Los Angeles.

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ConGen drumbeats for Bataan Death March Commemoration in LA

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“Such heroism and gallantry must not be forgotten.”

Thus, said Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz of the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles, referring to an estimated 80,000 captured Filipino and American soldiers who were forced to march by the Japanese Imperial Army on a 70-mile route – from the province of Bataan to the province of Tarlac – during World War II. The infamous “death march,” which resulted in the death of some 10,000 prisoners of war, began on April 9, 1942 after a bloody threemonth battle in Bataan.

Cruz highlighted the significance of the heartrending event to enjoin Filipino-Americans to participate in the upcoming activities in Los Angeles to commemorate the 75th Bataan Death March anniversary.

He made the call during a press briefing at the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in downtown LA on Tuesday (March 28).

The consul general thought that a substantial awareness among Filipino-Americans about the Bataan Death March could generate enthusiasm in solving the funding problem for the distributions of the Congressional Medal of Honor for each of the WW II veterans and their families.

“There are four million Filipinos here in the United States. If only they would donate $1 each, it would solve the problem of funding for the Congressional Medal of Honor,” Cruz said.

Former US president Barack Obama signed the Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Medal Act of 2015. But the veterans need to pay in order to get individual copper replicas of the said award.

Dr. Jenny Batongmalaque, executive director of Filipino Veterans Foundation and among the prime movers of the Bataan Death March commemoration, emphasized the urgency of publicizing the said historic episode while some of its survivors are still around, saying that

no one could better retell the horror of those days other than the soldiers who lived through the torment.

Around a dozen WW II veterans attended the press briefing and were all seated at the front row of the gallery.

The opening ceremony of the commemorative program will start at 9 a.m. on April 3 at the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall at 1816 S Figueroa St., LA 90015. It will be followed by a film showing on Bataan Death March, which will be enriched by testimonials and recollections by war veterans and historians.

The same format will be followed on the succeeding week from April 10 to 13.Simultaneously, World War II artifacts and photos will be on public display at the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall.

On April 11, the WWII Veterans will recite the Pledge of Allegiance and will be recognized at the start of the Board of Supervisors meeting at the Hall of Administration. Consul General Cruz will deliver the Keynote Address at the august chamber honors the United States Armed Forces in the Far East (USAFFE).

There were 110,000 Filipino defenders and 31,000 American soldiers who were duly inducted to the USAFFE. Today, only an estimated 15,000 veterans have survived the passage of time.

The week-long exhibit is curated by the Lt. Alexander Nininger chapter of the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society headed by Gil Mislang.

The Department of the Military and Veterans Affairs of the County of Los Angeles graciously provided the venue for the week-long World War II exhibit.

As this developed, Philippine consulate cultural officer Wilma Bautista extended invitations for the opening of a month-long exhibit of World War II memorabilia at the community hall of the Philippine Consulate on April 3, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The exhibit is also curated by Lt. Alexander Nininger chapter of the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society.

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Lighter moments at Kalayaan Inc. meetings: Lighter moments at Kalayaan Incorporated’s often weighty meetings: Birthday celebrations! February 21, was for two past presidents, Zeny Sabocor, center, and Bing de la Vega (in absentia as he’s in the Philippines with his wife, the former L.A. Congen Ma. Helen Barber de la Vega). Photo shows KI president Jose Relson Banas, backrow center, and vice president Susan Dilkes, rightmost. They will chair and co-chair, respectively, the Gala Night on June 3, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, commemorating the 119th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. Also pictured are other officers, board directors and ex-officio members.

Considered to be the largest commemoration of the Bataan Death March outside the Philippines, the annual march was started by Army ROTC Department of the New Mexico State University in 1989.

PHL Congen joins commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March 24 March 2017, Los Angeles – Philippine Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz joined the commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Bataan Death March held at the White Sands Missile Range, a U.S. Army testing area in New Mexico, on 19 March 2017. Considered to be the largest commemoration of the Bataan Death March outside the Philippines, the annual march was started by Army ROTC Department of the New Mexico State

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A record number of 7,200 participants joined the event, composed of both military personnel and civilians, including eight survivors of the 1942 Bataan Death March.

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Toyota production in North America exceeds 2 million again in 2016 Erlanger, Ky. (Jan. 19, 2017) – In 2016, Toyota achieved another record year of North American vehicle production with 2,124,608 vehicles built at its North American vehicle assembly plants. Production volume was up 4.4 percent over the previous year total of 2,035,028 vehicles.

Toyota’s total vehicle production in North America since 1986 has reached more than 30 million. Key drivers of this year’s increased production include low fuel prices, continued stability in the overall economy and strong customer demand for trucks and SUVs. “Our success is driven by the talent and dedication of the men and women who manufacture our products here in the U.S.,” said Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). “Every part and every vehicle that rolls off the line reflects our commitment to safety, quality, value, and, above all, our passion for exceeding customer expectations.”

Toyota marked milestone anniversaries in 2016 for the following manufacturing facilities: Cambridge, Ontario - 30 years Georgetown, Kentucky - 30 years Princeton, Indiana - 20 years Buffalo, West Virginia - 20 years Huntsville, Alabama - 15 years The company also broke ground for its 15th, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato in November; the new plant is scheduled to begin Corolla production in 2019.

Toyota produces 13 models in North America including: Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350, Yaris and Yaris iA. Toyota directly employs more than 44,000 people.

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2017 MITSUBISHI

MIRAGE G4 ES CVT

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$3,378 Due at Signing

Plus Tax $2,888 Due at Signing

36 Month Lease

36 Month Leasee

$179 per month/ 36 months/ $3,378 due at lease signing. Includes required refundable security deposit. Exclusive tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, insurance and the like. Lease example for 2017 Mirage G4 ES CVT, MSRP $15,195 PLUS $835 destination handling. Available through Ally Financial, subject to approved credit and insurance. Net capitalized cost is $13,795 and includes $595 acquisition fee. Option to purchase at lease end at price determined at lease signing. Lessee is responsible for maintenance, repairs, excess wear, and $0.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year. Not all customer will qualify.

Price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. Other lease terms/details apply. May not combine with factory cash rebates. shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold.

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$189 per month/ 36 months/ $2,888 due at lease signing. signing Includes required refundable security deposit. deposit Exclusive tax, tax license, license title title, registration, documentation fees, insurance and the like. Lease example for 2017 Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 2WD CVT, MSRP $20,995 PLUS $895 destination handling.Due at signing is if customer applies $500.00 lease reabate. Available through Ally Financial, subject to approved credit and insurance. Net capitalized cost is $19,086 and includes $595 acquisition fee. Option to purchase at lease end at price determined at lease signing. Lessee is responsible for maintenance, repairs, excess wear, and $0.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year. Not all customer will qualify. Price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. Other lease terms/details apply. This offer may not combine with factory cash rebates. See dealer for details. Illustration shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold.

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0.0% APR for 72 (72 monthly payments of $13.89 per $1,000 financed at 0.0% APR) Available through Ally Financial, subject to approved credit and insurance. Some customers will not qualify. Price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. May not combine with factory cash rebates. See dealer for details. Illustration shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold.

PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES. SUCH AS LOYALTY, MILITARY AND MANUFACTURER’S REBATE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS QUALIFY FOR LOYALTY RABATE. TO QUALIFY CUSTOMER MUST BE A CURRENT MITSUBISHI VEHICLE REGISTERED OWNER. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE. ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

PRE-OWNED SUPER CENTER

‘15 NISSAN VERSA S 1.6LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2322 | 882698

8,495

NOW

$

‘15 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

1.6LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2459R | 245109

NOW

13,195

$

‘15 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE RF ‘15 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES ‘16 HYUNDAI ACCENT SE 1.2LL I-3 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2557 | 032678

9,975

NOW

$

‘16 KIA RIO

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Stk: P2403 | 626994

NOW

13,995

$

2.0LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2385R | 015088

NOW

10,435

$

‘14 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT ES 2.0LL I-4 CYL, SUV

Stk: P2556 | 002278

NOW

14,395

$

1.6LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2472RS | 979742

NOW

10,875

$

‘16 SCION IM

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Stk: P2286 | 512193

NOW

14,795

$

‘13 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

11,440

$

‘15 HONDA CIVIC EX

1.8LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: S71283A | 202673

NOW

14,985

$

1.8LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2503R | 736891

Stk: P2388S | 703893

NOW

‘16 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

NOW

12,385

$

‘14 MAZDA MAZDA6 I TOURING 2.5LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: S71048A | 130459

NOW

15,595

$

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12,470

$

‘16 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SUV

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16,595

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Mitsubishi Motors named “best economic performance brand” for 2017 Mirage awarded “Best All-Around Performance” and “Best Economic Performance Car of 2017” Outlander takes “Best All-Around Performance” Award in the Crossover category Outlander Sport receives “2017 Best 5 AllAround Performance” honor Mitsubishi has been recognized as the “Best All-Around Performance Brand” and “Best Economic Performance Brand” for 2017 by the Automotive Science Group (ASG), a data-driven research group founded by environmental policy consultancy Eco-innovations, LLC. In addition to the overall brand awards, the annual study also named three Mitsubishi models among the top vehicles in their categories in ASG’s 2017 Automotive Performance Index (API).

The 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage earned the “Best All-Around Performance” and “Best Economic Performance Car of 2017” honor.

The “Best AllAround Performance” award, the highest distinction in its class, is designated to the vehicle with the top combined environmental, social and economic performance analysis.

The Mirage also received the best environmental performance rating of any conventional powered car in 2017.

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander was another winner of the “Best All-Around Performance” award.

The Outlander outperformed all vehicles in the Crossover class to take the top honor in a competitive class of 198 Crossovers for model

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

New ‘Hydrogen Council’ launches in Davos Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2017 – Thirteen leading energy, transport and industry companies have today launched a global initiative to voice a united vision and longterm ambition for hydrogen to foster the energy transition.

In the first global initiative of its kind, the ‘Hydrogen Council’ is determined to position hydrogen among the key solutions of the energy transition. Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier with favorable characteristics since it does not release any CO2 at the point of use as a clean fuel or energy source, and can play an important role in the transition to a clean, low-carbon, energy system. Hydrogen technologies and products have significantly progressed over past years and are now being introduced to the market. The Council will work with, and provide recommendations to, a number of key stakeholders such as policy makers, business and hydrogen players, international agencies and civil society to achieve these goals.

year 2017.

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport earned ASG’s “2017 Best 5 All-Around Performance” honor.

The “2017 Best 5 All-Around Performance” honor is distinguished among an elite group of five vehicles in its class to achieve the highest combined social, environmental and economic performance scores. The

honored models are the best overall performers in class and among ASG’s top selections for 2017.

For more information on the various Mitsubishi visit Glendale Mitsubishi at 1235 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA or call our kababayan Cezar Macandili at 888-465-7218.

Visit our website at: www.glendalemitsubishi.com.

Raymond Orosa makes owning a Mercedes-Benz an easy feat

“The two professions that people don’t like are attorneys and car salesmen, because off-the-bat, people think that they are going to be cheated by them. But not all of us are like that.” Fleet Sales Manager Raymond Orosa of Mercedes-Benz, Encino, opens up.

“It’s about selling (yes), but it’s not about selling to them today – if they’re not ready.

You don’t push them. You may Filipino-American Raymond Orosa of MB Encino.

Photo: Angel Tahimik close a sale by do“(It’s) the people,” Orosa uttered ing that but it’s not a ‘buyer for life,’ (that sale) ends there. I don’t go for in a heartbeat. “I love helping people.

You help as many people as you can one-hit wonders.

I go for you, your brother, your and the rest keep on. There’s one rule sister, your friends. Eventually, I I follow: you don’t think about the don’t have to call people anymore re- money you make. It will come. If you lationship and his bedrock principle genuinely help people by giving them is the rightest: he is not your typical sufficient information, they see that “car salesman.” Orosa has been with and they come back to you.”

Car Salesmen are stereotyped Mercedes-Benz for 10 years. Having sold roughly 2,500 cars in his lifetime negatively for this reason: the typical – and only with Mercedes-Benz – the “car salesman”will try to win you over man clearly has car-selling down to at all cost in the shortest amount of a fine art. He won “Salesman of the time possible. However, a few of Year” numerous times and is known them would try to earn your trust, for going above and beyond the norm take time and work along your pace – of client service. “I deliver cars...pick not theirs. They are not your typical up their cars for service...I’d lease a car salesman, and one of them goes car so that when I pick up their car by the name of Raymond Orosa. You they’d have a loaner car – I do things can reach him at 818.536.2413 or go to Mercedes-Benz of Encino at 16721 differently,” Orosa adds.

Orosa’s face lit up when he spoke Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436. about his favorite thing about the job. (Angel Tahimik)

Top tips for timely performance driving (NewsUSA) - As millions of Americans know, daily commutes can be stressful and monotonous. Couple that with winter weather, and staying alert is paramount--especially as road conditions start to deteriorate.

To that point, you never know when you’re going to need to become a Timely Performance Driver.

Timely Performance is a term that describes being present in the moment when driving so you can maximize your car’s performance and react quickly to surprising situations on the road. Based on a recent survey, 75 percent of U.S. adults say they need to become Timely Performance Drivers at least once a week, and those who reported a need to react quickly

to a driving situation say they do so approximately 6 times per week.

BFGoodrich Tires has conducted a survey of driving behaviors. The study group included 1,009 adults (aged 18 years and older) living in the continental United States.

The sample was representative of the general population in terms of geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic traits.

Overall, 82 percent of the survey respondents say that drivers often face unexpected situations on the road, and 54 percent agree that drivers drive better in potentially dangerous situations.

Andrew Comrie-Picard, a professional race car driver, X-Games athlete, and BFGoodrich ambassador, emphasizes that drivers of any age can (and should) practice Timely Performance Driving by staying alert so they can push their car to

its maximum performance in the moments that matter most.

According to Comrie-Picard, key aspects of Timely Performance Driving include: *Looking far down the road to anticipate potential issues and road hazards. *Remembering the importance of smooth contol Based on a recent survey, 75 percent inputs, such as braking, of U.S. adults say they need to become throttling, and steering.

Timely Performance Drivers at least *Anticipating road condi- once a week, and reported a need to retions, such as standing water act quickly to a driving situation say they do so approximately 6 times per week. and slick roads. *Driving with two hands well-maintained. Specifically, he on the wheel--no exceptions. likes the BFGoodrich Advantage *Keeping distance between you T/A Sport tire for its seasonality and the car in front of you. and performance capabilities Comrie-Picard also says it’s im- during the harsh winter weather portant to ensure that your tires months, as well as throughout are appropriate for your car and the year.

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2014 Lexus IS 250 92513/E5040395

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$12,591

2015 Nissan Frontier SV 4WD 92528/FN743175

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2013 Honda Civic 92541/DE219345

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2014 Honda Accord 27680A/EA039140

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‘14 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS SEDAN

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$

8,800

‘14 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE ES HB

‘05 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L

WAS 10,988

$

$

Stk: C3041P

5,988

‘13 HONDA CIVIC Si SEDAN

$

WAS 10,988

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‘13 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN

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ARTESIA FWY

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PowerTrain Repair Cost

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‘15 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO SEDAN

21,800

5 Year Unlimited

WAS $10,900

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PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE PLUS DESTINATION CHARGE ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES SUCH AS CUSTOMER & LOYALTY REBATE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS QUALIFY FOR LOYALTY RABATE. TO QUALIFY CUSTOMER MUST BE A CURRENT MITSUBISHI VEHICLE REGISTERED OWNER. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE. ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.

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