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SUBMARINES VS CHINA Philippines mulls deep ocean fleet as territorial disputes simmer

By Joel Guinto

M a n i l a , P h i l i p pines | AFP | Wednesday 3/30/2016 – The Philippines may invest in its first-ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said Wednesday.

The impoverished nation, which

has never before operated submarines and until now relied largely on US surplus ships, has been ramping up defense spending in response to China’s military expansion in the region.

China claims almost all of the South China Sea despite conflicting claims from the

Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei.

Aquino said the Philippines could lose control of its entire west coast should China succeed in enforcing its claims.

“We’ve had to accelerate the modernization of our armed forces for See SUBMARINES, page 8

Top photo shows the USS Topeka (SSN-754), a Los Angeles-class attack submarine, as it prepares to dock at the Alava pier of Subic port in Zambales early this year, for a three-day port stop at Subic Naval Base, a former US Navy facility in the Philippines. The Subic Naval Base is looking to acquire one of these vessels as it wrangles with China over territorial disputes.

Walden Bello to Pacquiao: Postpone fight or expect criminal case MANILA, Mar 31 (Mabuhay) – Former Akbayan party-list representative Walden Bello on Thursday vowed to file a criminal case against fellow senatorial candidate, Saranggani Rep. Manny Pacquiao if the latter decides to push through with his boxing match with Timothy Bradley Jr. on April 9.

“I just want to warn candidate Pacquiao that immediately after the fight on April 9, we will be filing a criminal case against him before the Comelec (Commission on Elections) Law Division and other relevant judicial institutions,” Bello said.

Bello issued the statement in view of a Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc decision not to stop the fight.

Bello said he will no longer file a motion for reconsideration with respect to the Comelec’s ruling, saying that he has already lost his trust with the poll body.

“Well, the Comelec abrogated its responsibility already.

Basically natakot ang Comelec about pursuing this case because of the perceived unpopular character if they stop the fight,” Bello said.

“It would be a waste of time to file a motion for reconSee POSTPONE FIGHT, page 8

California raises minimum wage to $15 an hour Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Tuesday 3/29/2016 – California lawmakers reached a deal on Monday to gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, giving momentum to a campaign to lift pay levels nationwide.

It was hailed by labor advocates as a historic agreement that will help millions of families struggling to get by, but some lawmakers denounced what they called “a backroom deal” which will only hurt the local job See MINIMUM WAGE, page 8

The move will boost the pay of 5.6 million workers in California, officials said. “Our 700,000 workers are proud to have fought alongside the ‘Fight for $15’ to show the world that when workers stand together, we can improve the lives of our families and create a fairer economy,” said Laphonza Butler, president of California-based Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

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William Go eyes more raps vs Deguito, Torres

MANILA, Mar 31 (Mabuhay) – Filipino-Chinese businessman William Go is planning to file more charges against Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Jupiter branch manager Maia Deguito and former senior customer relations officer Angela Torres.

Go said he wants to see Deguito in jail after he was linked to the $81 million money laundering scheme and his accounts frozen.

“Siyempre sa ginawa niya sa akin, sa gulo. Wala akong kamalay-malay,” he said.

Go earlier filed criminal charges against the two bank officials after they claimed the businessman received P20 million in cash withdrawn from Go’s account last February 5. He said an independent report of Truth Verifier Systems, Inc. confirmed that his signatures in the withdrawal slip for the P20 million are forgeries.

Go’s lawyer, Ramon Esguerra, said they will file falsification charges against Deguito and Torres.

“The first one was [on] the withdrawal slip of the 20 million-peso withdrawal; the second and the third one will be on the basis of the falsified opening bank documents, both of which have been scientifically found, in so far as Mr. Go’s signature is concerned, have been falsified,” Esguerra said.

Go debunked Torres’ claim that she personally brought the money to Go’s car outside the RCBC Jupiter branch last February 5. Torres’ story runs counter to the claim of branch customer service head Romualdo Agarrado that the P20 million was loaded to Deguito’s car.

Go said Torres made her claim in a DZMM interview while Agarrado

gave his testimony under oath before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee.

He noted that Torres clammed up and would not speak before the Senate because she has a pending court case. “Nagsisinungaling talaga,” he said.

During the Headstart interview, Go said he is also mulling the possible filing of charges against RCBC for its “vicarious liability” in the $81 million money laundering scandal he has been tagged in.

“There is basis to say that there was negligence on the part of RCBC in the selection of their branch manager and officers—in this case, Mrs. Deguito—and on the basis of what we call vicarious liability,” Esguerra said.

He said they are in the final stage of reviewing the draft before filing the civil charges against the bank.

Meanwhile, Go admitted to having known Kim Wong many years ago through common friends but that they have not communicated for a long time. He also dismissed talk that he is being “controlled” by Wong.

“How can one control me? As I’ve said, tagal ko nang negosyante. Mas malaki pa negosyo ko kay Kim Wong e. How can I be controlled by him?” he said.

Go, however, said he is hopeful that Wong’s testimony in Tuesday’s Senate hearing will prove his innocence from the laundering allegations and be instrumental in having the freeze order on his accounts lifted.

Go again shed light on his February 23 meeting with Deguito, which he said was set up by Allan Peñalosa—the current manager of Eastwest Bank Burgos branch where he has his accounts and where Deguito was

previously designated.

“It was Allan who requested because si Allan, meron kaming dealings sa bangko. Mas matagal ko nang kilala si Allan, more than Deguito.

Pinagbigyan ko lang si Allan diyan.

Yun lang,” he said.

He said that during the meeting, Deguito apologized and revealed the laundering scheme and how the fictitious account under his name was involved. The meeting took place in Mary Grace Serendra on February 23. “She was telling me na pera ng Bangladesh daw, nag-wire sa apat na fictitious o limang fictitious [accounts]. Kinakailangang buksan na niya kaagad para mailipat daw sa company account.”

Go claimed Deguito asked for his help in closing the accounts made

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under his name in exchange for P10 million. He refused the offer and insisted that his name be cleared.

Esguerra speculated that she needed Go to close the accounts to “validate the existence of the account” after RCBC started investigating her.

With Peñalosa in attendance during the meeting, Go’s camp will also be looking into having him testify and corroborate this story.

Go said it is possible that Peñalosa “heard something” during his meeting with Deguito since he was also present.

Asked why Go did not sue Penalosa, Esguerra said that aside from setting up the meeting, there was nothing that would show Penalosa is conspiring with Deguito. (MNS)

Farmers place rice stalks on a makeshift thresher to separate grains at a rice field in Mogpog, Marinduque on Sunday. Marinduque was spared by the dry spell in recent months caused by the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to last until the second quarter of 2016 according to PAG-ASA.(MNS photo)

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Escudero asks: What has Bongbong done for Manila?

SANTA MARIA, Pangasinan, Mar 30 (Mabuhay) – What has Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. done for Manila?

Senator Francis Escudero on Wednesday returned the question directed at him by Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada after the former President endorsed Marcos’ vice presidential bid even if his preferred presidential candidate is Senator Grace Poe. “Magandang matanong din kung anong nagawa ng kanyang inendorso sa Maynila,” Escudero said when asked for his response to Estrada’s question.

The former President questioned Escudero’s efforts for the city when he was pressed for his reason for choosing Marcos over Poe’s running mate.

“Dito sa Maynila, wala siyang nagawa. Baka sa Bicol, eh hindi naman iyon sakop ng Maynila,” Estrada said of Escudero.

Poe’s running mate and Marcos are running neck and neck for the frontrunner status in the vice presidential race, with surveys held over the past month showing them statistically tied for the top spot.

But even before Marcos caught up with his lead in the pre-election polls, Escudero said he has already been “panicking” about his campaign because he did not want to be complacent about his survey ratings.

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Roxas says he tried to quit twice after Mamasapano tragedy MANILA, Mar 30 (Mabuhay) – Administration presidential bet Mar Roxas admitted Tuesday that, at some point, he questioned President Benigno Aquino III’s confidence in him after the Mamasapano incident in January 2015.

During the presidential dialogue organized by the Makati Business Club, Roxas said he tried to leave the Aquino government twice following the tragedy that led to the deaths of 44 police commandos “I did offer my resignation at least on two occasions. The President was surprised when I did that and I said, ‘You know if you do not have any confidence in me....’” he said.

He said Aquino told him that he instructed then suspended Philippine National Police chief Alan Purisima and Special Action Force chief Getulio Napeñas to inform him of the operation. “I ordered them to tell you,” Roxas recalled his conversation with the President.

He said many people tried to sow intrigue between him and the President but they did not succeed.

“On the question of trust, many people try to sow intrigue between the President and me. But here’s the thing, how can you say he did not trust me when he said this is the guy upon which Daang Matuwid will continue,” he said.

Poe shoots back at Binay over OJT remark ANGELES, Pampanga, Mar 31 (Mabuhay) – “I am not an OJT (onthe-job training).”

This was how presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe shot back at Vice President Jejomar Binay on Thursday when the latter reportedly called her again an OJT, noting how she answered the issue on the West Philippine Sea during the second presidential debate in Cebu last March 20. “Yan ang problema pag nagmamaliit ng mga OJT. Marami naman tayong mga OJT pero hindi naman ako OJT sapagkat matagal na rin ako kahit papano…” she said when sought for comment on Binay’s remarks.

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Pacquiao leaves door open to retirement U-turn

By Rob Woollard

Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Wednesday 3/30/2016 – Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday he intends to stick to his plan to retire after a farewell fight against Timothy Bradley next week – but admits he could be tempted into a rethink once he has hung up his gloves.

The 37-year-old is preparing to bring the curtain down on one of the greatest careers boxing has ever seen when he fights Bradley for the third time at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on April 9.

The devoutly religious Pacquiao is hoping to win election to the Philippines Senate in May elections, hoping to use his profile to serve the people in what he describes as a crusade to root out wickedness.

But speaking to reporters at the famed Wild Card gym in the heart of Hollywood on Wednesday, Pacquiao refused to definitively rule out a possible return to the ring at some point in the future.

Asked by AFP to confirm if Bradley would be his last fight, Pacquiao replied: “After this I’ve decided to go back to the Philippines and serve the people. That’s it.”

Yet when pressed further on whether he could change his mind, Pacquiao refused to rule out a return.

“I’m not saying. It’s hard to say.

At the moment I’m here training for the next fight. I cannot say yes or no. My decision is to go back to the Philippines and help the people.

“I don’t want to say something that you know we don’t know yet.

I don’t know what the feeling is going to be like when I’m retired.”

‘A lot left in him’ Some of those closest to Pacquiao—veteran promoter Bob Arum and his long-time trainer Freddie Roach—hope he prolongs his career.

“I’m hoping it’s not his last fight because I still think he has a lot left in him,” Roach said. “There’s some interesting fights out there.”

Roach said he had not given up hope of securing a rematch of Pacquiao’s mega-fight with the now retired Floyd Mayweather.

Pacquiao was comfortably beaten on points by Mayweather, later complaining that an injured shoulder had hampered his performance.

“Could we get a rematch with Mayweather? I would like to because I was disappointed with the first performance,” Roach said.

“Maybe his shoulder had a lot to do with it. But I know he can do much better and I think he can beat Mayweather.”

Roach however said he had not sought to change Pacquiao’s planned retirement date – and acknowledged that extending his fighter’s career would be made more complicated if he won election to the Senate.

“I haven’t tried changing his mind,” Roach said. “I’m not putting pressure on him. But I know there are a couple of big fights out there for him.

“If he becomes Senator that might have a lot to do with it because it involves a lot of work and he won’t have the time.

Roach keen as Pacquiao mulls Olympic bid

By Rob Woollard

Los Angeles, United States | AFP | Thursday 3/31/2016 – Veteran trainer Freddie Roach has vowed to back Manny Pacquiao if the boxer decides to take advantage of rule changes which could see professional fighters allowed to take part in this summer’s Olympics.

Pacquiao said Wednesday he is yet to decide on whether he will pursue a spot in the Philippines Olympic team, appearing to pull back from an earlier statement to AFP in which he said he would be honoured to fight in Rio. “I’m not saying a yes or a no,” Pacquiao told reporters. “I’m not closing the door. I have to think about it and I’m still thinking about it. It’s good to let professionals in the Olympics.”

The eight-time world champion said earlier this month he had been “personally invited” to Rio by Wu Ching-Kuo, president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) -- the governing body for amateur boxing.

Proposed changes to AIBA statutes, set to be put to a vote at a special congress of AIBA confederations at the end of May, could leave Olympic eligibility in the hands of the national boxing federations.

Pacquiao, who is preparing for what is being billed as his farewell fight against Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas on April 9, is planning to transition into Philippines politics when he hangs up his gloves.

However the prospect of becoming his nation’s first ever Olympic gold medallist is likely to be a powerful lure for the 37-year-old.

The Philippines has won a total of nine bronze and silver medals at the Olympics since the 1928 games in Amsterdam, five of them in boxing.

Pros at Olympics ‘insane’ Roach told AFP on Wednesday he had discussed the prospect of fighting in Rio with Pacquiao—and revealed he had even offered to work for free.

“I’m kind of hoping a little bit that he doesn’t become Senator,” Roach quipped.

Arum, the 84-year-old matchmaker, offered a novel suggestion to enable Pacquiao to simultaneously pursue pugilism and politics.

“Manny could train downstairs at the Wild Card and the Philippines Senate could meet upstairs,” Arum joked.

Arum said he is skeptical Pacquiao will stay retired after the

Bradley bout.

“I saw him in New York recently and he told me flat out this was his last fight,” Arum said.

“But since then, reading his body language, I don’t think he’s going to hold to that.

If he wins this fight, he’s going to find a way to continue.

“If you’ve been doing something and doing something well since you were seven or eight years old it’s a tough thing to give up.”

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Bill to relax bank secrecy law out next week MANILA, Mar 31 (Mabuhay) – The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) will finalize by next week a draft bill aimed at relaxing the country’s strict bank secrecy law in order to combat money laundering.

AMLC member and Insurance Commissioner Emmanuel F. Dooc told reporters Thursday that President Aquino has committed to certify the bill as urgent, although he admitted there may no longer be material time to pass the bill before the change in administration by midyear.

Dooc said AMLC met Wednesday night, during which they went through the draft bill. “We should liberalize or relax the bank secrecy law because now it is clear that it is a deterrent or obstacle to address

money laundering offences,� he said.

Dooc pointed out the senators’ frustration with key personalities invoking the law amid an investigation of the $81 million stolen from Bangladesh’s central bank that ended up in the Philippine financial system and casinos.

All of AMLC members—including its chair Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando M. Tetangco Jr. and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson Teresita J. Herbosa—were amenable to at least relaxing the bank secrecy law, although Dooc said he was pushing for total lifting. “Now there’s a sense of urgency to review laws with regards money laundering. We need to combat mon-

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Chinese businessman Kam Sin Wong, also known as Kim Wong, shows a photo of the Php100 million delivered to Solaire Resorts and Casino during the Senate hearing on the $81 million money laundering scheme. Wong admitted coursing some of the money to the RCBC Jupiter branch.(MNS photo)

ey laundering and terrorist financing because if the international community will not perceive us as doing our homework, the entire country will sufferâ&#x20AC;Ś Our financial system is at stake,â&#x20AC;? Dooc said.

However, Dooc admitted chances to have this bill passed within the 16th Congress might be slim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some are saying this should be addressed by the 17th Congress. We hope the leadership of the next Congress will be sympathetic to our efforts.â&#x20AC;?

AMLC is also eyeing to shorten the reporting period for covered and suspicious transactions from 10 days at present to five days, as mandated under the anti-money laundering act (AMLA), Dooc said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faster reporting is now doable given modern communications technology,â&#x20AC;? he pointed out.

Dooc said AMLC was likewise seeking to have its authority to freeze dubious bank accounts strengthened, such as by having the power to impose a cease-and-desist order. (MNS)

DOH to use new dengue vaccines even without WHO recommendation MANILA, Mar 31 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The government will push through with the giving of free and new dengue vaccines to public school students next week even without any recommendation yet from the World Health Organization (WHO).

In a media conference on Thursday, Dr. Rose Capeding, head of the Department of Microbiology at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), assured that the new vaccines are safe.

Capeding was the principal investigator from the Philippines who was part of the three phases of the vaccinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clinical trials.

First to receive the free vaccines on Monday will be select nine-yearold students from public schools in CALABARZON (Regions 4-A), Central Luzon (Region 3), and Metro Manila.

The vaccination would come even if the WHO, through the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts, is still reviewing data on the new vaccines and has yet to come up with comprehensive recommendations on how to use the vaccines.

WHO country representative Gundo Weiler said the WHO would need these recommendations before it comes up with any statement on the new dengue vaccines.

Weiler said for now, the WHO has a â&#x20AC;&#x153;neutral positionâ&#x20AC;? on the vaccines, but clarified it does not mean they think the vaccines are unsafe.

Weiler clarified that despite the absence of such recommendations, the Philippines could still push through with the vaccinations.

Weiler assured the government that the WHO would be helping the Department of Health in investigating any adverse effects of the vaccines.

DOH spokesman Lyndon Lee

Suy echoed Weilerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s statement, saying the international health organization supports the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to push through with the vaccination even without an official recommendation from the SAGE. Health Secretary Janette Garin revealed that the number of dengue cases in the first 50 days of the year has increased by 13.2 percent compared to the same period last year.

Garin said from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 16,606 cases, dengue cases rose to more than 18,700 from January 1 to February 20 this year. CALABARZON recorded the highest number with 3,182 followed by Central Luzon Region with 2,596 and Metro Manila with 1,479.

The DOH earlier said it would start giving free dengue vaccinations to public school students on Monday, April 4, and will last for 20 months. Each student will be given three doses of the vaccine.

The vaccination program will last for 20 months.

The vaccine for four types of dengue is already available in some private hospitals and government storehouses. The vaccine was developed and manufactured by French pharmaceutical company Sanofi Pasteur and distributed by Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Zuellig Pharmaceutical.

Testing began in the Philippines in 2005 and took place at San Pablo City and Cebu City.

About 145 children and adults participated in phase one of the study and 200 to 250 took part in phase 2.

At least 3,501 children participated in the efficacy trial or CYD14 stage (phase 3), the stage before the post-marketing release (phase 4). A total of 10,275 individuals from Asia alone participated in the CYD14 trials.

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Poe says no special deal made about Jinggoy to gain Erap’s endorsement SAN JUAN, Batangas, Mar 29 (Mabuhay) – Senator Grace Poe on Tuesday denied making a deal with Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada regarding the plunder case faced by his son, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, in exchange for his endorsement.

Poe said she only knew about Estrada’s decision to support her on Sunday night, the eve of his proclamation rally in Manila.

She said she was initially non-committal when Estrada asked her if she would attend the event at Liwasang Bonifacio on Monday because she did not want to pressure him about his endorsement of a presidential candidate. “Alam mo ganoon naman kami eh, bago yung endorsement, you wish him luck or whatever. So tinatanong kung pupunta ako. Sabi ko, ‘Mahirap pumunta kasi baka hindi pa kayo ready mag-endorse.’ At sabi niya (Estrada), bakit, ready na ako.’

So nakakataba naman ng puso,” Poe told reporters at the sidelines of her sortie here. Asked if she and Estrada had any talk before his endorsement regarding Jinggoy’s case, the senator answered in the negative.

“Wala. Wala pa. Hindi pa nga kami nagpupunta kay Senator Jinggoy, matagal na rin. Bagamat paminsan-minsan, nakakausap mo, nate-text mo, kinakamusta mo, pero hindi pa talaga kami nagkikita,” she said. Jinggoy has been detained at the Philippine National Police Custodial Center since June 2014 over a plunder case in connection with the alleged P10-billion pork barrel scam.

He is accused of amassing P183.793 million worth of kickbacks for allocating his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or

pork barrel to the fake non-government organizations (NGOs) allegedly owned by Janet Lim-Napoles, the alleged brains behind the controversy.

Earlier, the family of Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. also denied endorsing Poe in exchange for his freedom. Revilla is also detained on the same charges concerning the alleged misuse of his PDAF. Estrada formally endorsed Poe in a political rally attended by thousands of his supporters. He cited his friendship with her late father, action star Fernando Poe Jr., as one of the reasons why he chose her as his anointed presidential candidate.

Despite reports of waning support for the former President in Manila, Poe believes his endorsement will boost her candidacy.

“Ang alam ko kasi sa rating ngayon – paki-check na lang – meron kasing mas tumaas na rin siya. Mataas na rin siya doon. At hindi mawawala ang pagmamahal ng ating mga kababayan sa kanya,” she said.

Latest data from the Commission on Elections show that Manila has 974,479 voters as of January 2016.

Asked how she would reconcile her platform of good and honest governance with Estrada’s conviction for plunder, Poe said the need for transparency is the reason why she wants the Freedom of Information bill passed into law if she becomes president. “Kaya nga dapat may FOI para malaman natin kung meron bang mga transaksiyon ang presidente o sino pa man sa gobyerno na salungat sa narararapat. Kasi kung magbibilangan tayo ng mga ganyan, wala… lahat naman ay dapat ma-eksplika,” she said.

Niza Sabrina Limjap (2nd right), a contestant in this year’s Binibining Pilipinas, blows a kiss to photographers during their presentation to the media at Quezon City on Tuesday. The pageant winner will represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe 2016 beauty contest.(MNS photo)

Analysts split on Erap endorsement for Poe MANILA, Mar 29 (Mabuhay) – Two political analysts on Tuesday expressed opposing views on the impact of Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada’s endorsement of the presidential bid of Senator Grace Poe. University of the Philippines (UP) political science professor Dr. Clarita Carlos said Estrada’s endorsement is insignificant to today’s voters who are mainly composed of more discerning “millennials.”

“Nagiging more and more discerning ang Filipino voters. There are 54 million of them and a lot of them, the majority, are millennials [from the] 18-35 age group,” Carlos said.

“They are better informed and

they know better than to vote according to an endorsement of whoever.”

Meanwhile, Prof. Edmund Tayao of the University of Santo Tomas said that Estrada’s influence as a former president should not be readily dismissed.

He said their independent surveys indicate that voters still hold the veterans’ politician’s views in high regard.

“Mahirap nating...kumbaga tawaran iyung significance ng ganyang endorsement,” he said.

Estrada is the godfather of Poe. He was also best friend of the senator’s father, the late actor Fernando Poe, Jr.(MNS)

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44M ballots printed a month before deadline

MANILA, Mar 29 (Mabuhay) – More than three-fourths of the 55 million ballots for the May automated polls have been printed, a month before the deadline set by the Commission on Elections.

Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said that 44,506,598 ballots have been printed as of Tuesday morning.

The Comelec official noted that 30,052,456 ballots have been verified or have gone through the vote counting machines (VCMs). Some 30,000,415 ballots have completed the process.

Comelec, along with the National Printing Office, needs to print nearly 57 million ballots by April 25.

This includes 223,611 ballots for manual polls, which will be used for local absentee voting and some places overseas. The poll body has repeatedly said it is confident it will

beat its deadline – despite starting the printing process weeks after its initial schedule – because the ballots are shorter. The ballot for local use, which make up majority of what needs to be printed, measures 8.5 inches by 20 inches or shorter than in the previous elections.

Meanwhile, the ballots for automated overseas absentee voting are 15.1 inches long, containing only national positions.

Ballots for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are some two inches longer than the regular ones for local elections. It includes Arabic translations on the headers that pertain to the elective positions.

Some 700 workers dedicated to the ballot printing are divided in two 12-hour shifts, with the operations running 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday.(MNS)

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self-defense needs,” he told reporters.

“We are a natural transit point into the Pacific and we are now studying whether or not we do need a submarine force,” he said.

Beijing has reclaimed more than 2,900 acres (1,174 hectares) from the South China Sea in less than two years in an intensive island-building campaign, and has deployed surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island there, according to Taipei and Washington.

China’s military dwarfs that of the Philippines, despite Aquino’s efforts to raise defense spending to record

levels and the acquisition of new warships and fighter jets.

This year China’s proposed defense spending of 954 billion yuan ($147 billion) is about 59 times that of the Philippines.

The Philippines has turned to its long time ally the United States and former wartime foe Japan to bolster its military hardware.

It has also asked a United Nations-backed arbitration panel to declare China’s sea claims illegal, with a ruling expected later this year.

China boycotted the arbitration hearings at The Hague.

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market.

The federal minimum wage in the United States is set at $7.25 and efforts to increase it to about $10 have been blocked by Republicans in Congress.

“It’s a matter of economic justice, it makes sense,” California Governor Jerry Brown told a news conference in announcing the agreement.

“This plan raises the minimum wage in a careful and responsible way and provides some flexibility if economic and budgetary conditions change.”

Under the plan, the state’s minimum wage—currently one of the highest in the country at $10 -- would go up to $10.50 an hour in 2017 and will reach $15 by 2022, with future increases pegged to the Consumer

Price Index, an inflation measure.

Businesses with 25 or fewer employees get an extra year to raise their wage, so that workers will be paid $15 by 2023.

The move will boost the pay of 5.6 million workers in California, or about a third of the statewide workforce, officials said.

“Our 700,000 workers are proud to have fought alongside the ‘Fight for $15’ to show the world that when workers stand together, we can improve the lives of our families and create a fairer economy,” said Laphonza Butler, president of Service Employees International Union California.

“Our elected leaders have demonstrated the leadership the nation is looking for.”

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sideration with the Comelec at this point in time. We are running out of time and I don’t think the Comelec will reverse itself,” Bello added.

Bello said his camp would just await the decision of Pacquiao on the matter and take the next legal action from there. “This is not the end…In fact my legal team is already drafting the criminal complaint that we will be filing if the fight pushes through,” Bello said.

Bello maintained that the media exposure that Pacquia would get during the pre-fight as well as during the actual bout is a violation of Republic Act 9006 or the Fair Elections Act, which mandates uniform airtime limits for candidates.

Bello pointed out that under Comelec Resolution 9615 issued in 2013, definition of “political adver-

tisement” includes media appearances in shows that are not covered by the “Comelec hour,” or the time television networks are asked to give candidates for the sake of gaining equal exposure.

Thus, Bello said, his camp will also be filing a disqualification case against Pacquiao if the latter pursue with the fight and happen to win a seat in the Senate.

“So, to my friend Manny, if you are listening at this point in time, please respect the Philippine electoral process, do not take advantage of it. Do not take advantage of a fight as a form of political advertisement,” Bello said.

“Let this be known that this warning was made and will be followed through come April 9,” he added.

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Aquino urged to declare Francisco Balagtas a hero MANILA, Mar 30 (Mabuhay) – The Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF) is urging President Benigno Aquino III to declare poet and writer Francisco Balagtas a hero.

Balagtas, also known as Francisco Baltazar, considered one of the greatest Filipino literary laureates, wrote the epic Florante at Laura while in prison. He dedicated this masterpiece to his muse, Maria Asuncion Rivera, who was referenced in the epic as Selya.

KWF Chairman and National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario said in a text message that the commission is continually impelling the government to declare Balagtas as hero.

“Isinusulong ng komisyon na madeklarang bayani si Balagtas dahil sa himagsik na isinulong niya sa panitikang pambansa,” the national artist said.

Almario said they have sent letters to the Office of the President.

However, the KWF have yet to hear from the Office of the President.

“Nagpadala na kami noong 2014 ng komunikasyon sa Opisina ng Pangulo para sa deklarasyon ng Abril 2 bilang national holiday,” Almario said.

Balagtas was born April 2, 1788 in Bigaa, Bulacan. The town has since been renamed Balagtas in his honor.

With this, the commission conducts a pilgrimage at the Orion, Bataan which they call the Kampo Balagtas every April 2.

Roxas woos businessmen, spells out economic blueprint MANILA, Mar 30 (Mabuhay) – Administration-backed Liberal Party standard bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas II presented Wednesday before members of the Makati Business Club and the Management Association of the Philippines his program and platform.

In his speech, Roxas said he will continue to grow the economy based on three pillars: manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture.

He said he will push the manufacturing industry by attracting quality jobs that are now looking for a better site than where they are presently.

“Companies will find a hospitable climate here. They’re very happy that they’re here, and in fact are inviting their suppliers to come and join us here.

A million jobs might sound impossible – not that difficult. A hundred such companies, a hundred at ten thousand, is a million jobs. And I find that can be very easily attained so long as we stay the course, we continue the course,” he said.

He said he can double the present 5.2 to 5.4 million tourists that entered the country to 12 million tourists in the next six years.

He said Tourism Secretary Mon Jimenez has already put together a plan that requires about P65 billion in capital expenditures by the private sector for hotels, restaurants.

He said the plan is only requiring that the government continue its infrastructure spending so that the roads, ports, airports, and other necessary infrastructure to move the people across the archipelago are in place.

Advocates led by the Philippine Legislator’s Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) push for the implementation of the Reproductive Health Law during a press conference in Quezon City, Tuesday. The group encourages candidates to include reproductive health as part of their election agenda.(MNS photo)

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“Life is short, it vanishes at the blink of an eye”

Supporters pay tribute to the late Gregorio ‘Ka Roger’ Rosal, spokesperson of the Communist Party of the Philippines, during a march at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna on Wednesday. Rosal’s remains will be brought to his hometown of Ibaan, Batangas on March 31, 2016.(MNS photo)

Duterte won’t scrap 4Ps, slams bets who dangle it to voters MANILA, Mar 31 (Mabuhay) – Presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has clarified that he will not scrap the government’s conditional cash transfer program, especially because it benefits poor families.

“Don’t worry that 4Ps will stop.

It will continue under a Duterte presidency,” he said on Wednesday during a campaign rally in Catanauan, Quezon.

Pantawid Pamilyang Piilipino Program (4Ps), is a conditional cash transfer mechanism implemented first during the term of former president and now Pampanga representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. It was expanded to cover more families under the Aquino administration. Its

beneficiaries are required to keep their children in school and invest in their health and nutrition.

“Who are you (candidates) to stop a program that benefits underprivileged Filipinos,” Duterte said.

However, he pointed out that the funding of 4Ps is not from candidates but from the government itself.

According to a statement from the Duterte camp, the mayor criticized administration bets who claimed that the 4Ps would stop if they lose in the elections.

Earlier this month, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed that four out of five Filipinos would “probably vote for” a candidate who will continue the 4Ps, which now benefits 4.4 million families.(MNS)

The powerful message above, was shared by Pastor Manny Salva Cruz, during the celebration of Mercedes “Ed” Cruz life at the Wiley Chapel of the Los Angeles First Church of the Nazarene, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

To all of us, her family and selected friends Ed’s sudden passing truly validates the message that “life is short, it vanishes at the blink of an eye.”

Ed joined her Creator on Feb. 25, 2016 at the age of 59. She was the eldest of eight children to Constantino I. Cruz and Lourdes R. Cruz, both previously deceased. Being the eldest, she took on the responsibility of helping her siblings, dedicating her whole life and unconditional love for her family. Among those who paid tribute to her were her two sisters who spoke of her generosity, her contagious laughter and her strong devotion to her faith..

For several years, Ed was the voluntary Treasurer of her church group at the New Hope of the Hills Church of the Nazarene in Sepulveda, California, where she used to attend services, 20 miles from her residence in Los Angeles. In recent years however, she was grateful to have found a new set of friends at the Los Angeles First Church of the Nazarene.

This author and Ed had a common friend in MaryAnn Ramos, who dedicated a special, soulful tribute “Amazing Grace” song for her, followed by a message from MaryAnn’s daughter, Sara who became very close to her, who loved her like an aunt and was truly heartbroken when she passed away.

Mercedes “Ed” Cruz

Church friends such as Vicky and Jorge Juco both remembered her brotherly fondness for Jorge, followed

by Vicky’s tribute song of Martin Nievera’s “Kahit Isang Saglit,” whose lyrics were appropriately meaningful “paano ang puso kong ito, ngayong lumisan ka sa buhay ko, kung kailan sumikat ang araw at lumigaya ang aking mundo...”

The final tribute song entitled “My Tribute,” sang melodiously by Hansel S. Salva Cruz was indeed a lovely ending for the celebration of Ed’s remarkable life. Ed is survived by her siblings: Gigi, Bobong, Ollie, Boyet, Jeng, Ember and May. She would have celebrated her birthday last March 26th.

To our dear friend Ed, may you rest in eternal peace with the Lord.

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He is Risen!

IMAGINE that you lived 2016 years ago in Jerusalem and that you were one of the new converts of Jesus Christ. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a 50-year old man or woman who was a gentile. You are a retailer of garments with a stall in a busy retail district of Jerusalem.

The news was aplenty about the 33year old prophet whom the Jews in Jerusalem say is their messiah, the promised one, who is to be their king who would free the Jews from the tyranny of Rome. You didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really care much about the Jews because you were a gentile minding your own business, with a sales permit signed

by Pontius Pilate allowing you to do business in the Roman province of Jerusalem. But you have a Jewish friend who invited you to hear Jesus speak.

When you arrived at the place where Jesus was to speak, many people were there waiting for Him. About 5,000 people, men, women and children were sitting around waiting for the man called Jesus from Nazareth who performs miracles, healing lepers, blind people and paralytics.

He is even reported to raise people from the dead! Your curiosity is piqued. Is this Jesus a magician?

His followers say that Jesus has said that He is the son of the one true God, Yahweh, Jehovah, Adonai, El Shaddai, El Elohim. Is he really the son of the one true God? These are the thoughts going through your mind. The headlines in the Jerusalem times mention many incidents where Jesus is reported to completely heal ten lepers in Galilee, a paralytic in Capernaum, a man born blind outside the temple at Jerusalem and two blind men at Capernaum!

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking this Jesus is one cool dude, how can he heal these people, time and again, unless He is who He claims to be, son of the one true God? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about time you stopped worshipping molech who you sacrificed your first-born son to, a year ago; molech, the bug-eyed false god who demands the sacrifice of children. Maybe this molech is just a giant fly? And youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking that you must be a complete moron for sacrificing your first-born son to a giant fly; looks like your PHD in molecular theology was all for naught.

When Jesus arrived at the gathering of 5,000, all, including you were hungry. You saw Jesus raise a basket of two loaves of bread and two fish and heard Him ask His Father to bless it. From there, you saw the bread and fish multiply until all 5,000,

including you were fed with bread and fish. How can this be, how is this possible, this man is not a magician, you surmised, this man must truly be the son of the one true God! The last headlines you read was that Jesus had raised the following from the dead: Jesus resurrects the widowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son at Nain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;And when the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her, and said unto her, weep not. And He came and touched the bier, and that bare him stood still.

And He said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Young man, I say unto thee, ARISE,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and he that was dead stood up, and began to speak.

And He delivered him to his mother.â&#x20AC;?

In yet another instance, Jesus raises the daughter of Jarius from the dead: â&#x20AC;&#x153;But when the people were put forth, He went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.â&#x20AC;? And recently, Jesus is reported to have raised his friend Lazarus who had been dead for four days: â&#x20AC;&#x153;And when He thus had spoken, and He cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth, and he who was dead came forth bound hand and foot with graves clothes, and his face was bound about with a napkin. Jesus said unto them, loose him and let him go.â&#x20AC;?

Last week, Pontius Pilate, at the instigation of the Pharisees, the chief priests of the Jews, had condemned Jesus to death by crucifixion. Pilate had asked Jesus if he claimed to be the king of the Jews and Jesus replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My kingdom is not of this world.â&#x20AC;? Pilate saw no fault in Jesus but succumbed to what the Pharisees wanted because that was the politically correct thing to do. It was a Jewish matter, a local matter of the Jews and he washed his hands of what he had done. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t his fault, he thought, condemning an innocent man to death. The Jewish Supreme court comprised of their religious big wigs, the Sanhedrin, wanted his death. Jesus is getting way too popular with the Jewish hoi polio. He claims to be the Son of God, a blasphemy. He has to die.

Now the news is that JESUS WILL RESURRECT ON THE THIRD DAY AFTER HIS DEATH ON THE CROSS. So last Sunday morning, you visit the tomb of Jesus and you

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see that the giant rock covering his tomb had been moved, His body was no longer there. What happened? Did Jesus truly resurrect from the dead? You hear the buzz. His followers are saying that they have seen and met the risen Christ! You go to Jerusalem and indeed you see Jesus, alive and well. He HE IS RISEN!_lv shows you the puncture wounds on His hands. He is gloriously alive in front of you!!

INDEED, â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;ŚTHE ANGEL SAID TO THE WOMAN, DO NOT BE AFRAID, FOR I KNOW YOU ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS WHO HAS BEEN CRUCIFIED. HE IS NOT HERE; HE HAS RISEN, JUST AS HE SAID. COME AND SEE THE PLACE WHERE HE WAS LYING.

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10 Indonesian sailors kidnapped in PHL Jakarta, Indonesia | AFP | Tuesday 3/29/2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ten Indonesian sailors have been kidnapped in waters of the conflict-wracked southern Philippines by Islamic militants who have demanded a ransom for their release, authorities said Tuesday.

The crew were travelling on a tugboat pulling a barge from Borneo island to the Philippines when they were hijacked, Indonesian and Philippine officials said.

Hijackers on a wooden motor boat are thought to have abducted the sailors Saturday. The vesselsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; owners received a ransom call from someone claiming to be from the Abu Sayyaf militant group the same day.

The Philippine military said initial information indicated the sailors may have been taken by an Abu Sayyaf faction to Sulu, a remote southern island that is a hideout of the militant outfit, but added they were still seeking confirmation.

Abu Sayyaf is a Philippines-based

Islamist group notorious for bombings and kidnappings, which has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group. Before the latest case, their most recent high-profile kidnapping was of two Canadians and a Norwegian from yachts at a marina in September, with the militants setting an April deadline for a huge ransom to be paid.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said the kidnappers of the Indonesian sailors had also sought a ransom, but refused to say how much was demanded. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our priority is the safety of the 10 Indonesians who are being held hostage, we will keep working hard to save them,â&#x20AC;? the minister told reporters, adding she had been in touch with her Philippine counterpart.

It is unclear where the bargeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; which was transporting coal to the Philippine city Batangasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the crew are being held by the kidnappers, she said.

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Disclosure and characterization of overseas assets in divorce In a divorce proceeding, people sometimes have a misconception that the only assets or properties that have to disclose assets and properties situated in California. Even worst, sometimes parties even think that since an asset or property is situated in a different country or state, that property is not community property and not subject to division in California family court. One has to understand the general community property presumption in California. Property acquired before marriage is the acquiring spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s separate property, as is property obtained during marriage that can be traced to a premarital acquisition.

Family.Code. § 770(a). Rents, issues and profitsâ&#x20AC;? of separate property are separate property. All property acquired during marriage and before separation, other than by gift or inheritance, is presumptively community property.

Family Code §§ 760, 771(a), 772; Marriage of Bonds (2000) 24 C4th 1, 12, 99 CR2d 252, 258; Marriage of Lehman (1998) 18 C4th 169, 177, 74 CR2d 825, 828.

Pursuant to Family.Code. § 760, community personal or real property is consistently defined no matter where situated. Family Code §760 defines â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community propertyâ&#x20AC;? as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Except as otherwise provided by statute, all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled

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For the same reason, the parties to a divorce case is required to disclose all property, separate and community, including those outside the state. During the marriage, the partiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fiduciary duties require full and accurate disclosure of true and full information affecting community property transactions. FamilyCode. §§ 721(b), 1100(e). In addition, disclosure duties arise upon separation in anticipation of dissolution, nullity or legal separation. The post-separation disclosure duties extend to all assets and liabilities in which either party has or may have an interest or obligation, regardless of community or separate property characterization, and to current earnings, accumulations and expenses.

These duties â&#x20AC;&#x153;arise without reference to any wrongdoing.â&#x20AC;? Family.Code. §§ 721(b), 2100(c), 2102(a)(1); Marriage of Feldman (2007) 153 CA4th 1470, 1475â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1476, 64 CR3d 29, 33; Marriage of Brewer & Federici (2001) 93 CA4th 1334, 1342â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1344, 113 CR2d 849, 854â&#x20AC;&#x201C;855.

Parties to a divorce case has a duty to provide full and accurate disclosure of all assets and debts including those in other states and other countries. Failure to disclose could result to certain legal consequences to the non-disclosing parties

including sanctions and attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees.

If you are contemplating a divorce and you own assets and properties outside the state or country, its best to retain the representation of an experience family law attorney.

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

The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information.

This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed.

The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, P.C. This article is not a solicitation.

Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, P.C. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kureyeslaw@gmail. com. Visit our website at kenreyeslaw. com

3% down payment and conventional financing made easier This loan would be an alternative to an FHA loan and would completely avoid MIP (Mortgage insurance Premium). It has been back due to popular demand, however is still rarely used due to first time buyers having a tough time getting their offers accepted. That should change a little this year, with the market softening a bit and investors taking a back sit due to the unfavorable Stock Market jitters.

That might be good for first time buyers because now the sellers might have to pay attention to lower down payment offers and not expect cash buyers to be knocking on their doors.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no secret that loan origination volume is well below levels seen last year, and perhaps the best way to boost sales is to make it easier to qualify for a mortgage.

One area that has been particularly troublesome for prospective buyers is coming up with a large enough down payment. In fact, most renters have no other choice than a 3.5% down FHA loan, now they do with rents skyrocketing, it really would be better to own with minimal money down.

Another change for the better is that lenders will allow non occupying borrowers to come in to the loan and help the borrowers qualify. This would be specially good to younger home buyers who have new jobs and are just starting their family. They can have their parents come and help them qualify to buy their new home.

Trending credit data in mid-2016.

This data will be provided by Equifax and TransUnion, and allows a smarter, more thorough analysis of the borrowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s credit history. Currently, credit reports used in mortgage lending only indicate the outstanding balance and if a borrower has been on time or delinquent on existing credit accounts such as credit cards,

mortgages or student loans. With trended credit data, lenders will have access to the monthly payment amounts that a consumer has made on these accounts over time. Among other benefits, this will allow lenders to determine if the borrower tends to pay off revolving credit lines such as credit cards each month, or if the borrower tends to carry a balance from month-to-month while making minimum or other payments.

Non-traditional Credit History is in the works to come back. This is really intended for the much younger buyers who had just gotten out of college and are starting to build up their credit. Soon we might be able to use your history of your cell phone bills, auto insurances or auto loans. So, keep good records and good payment history, you might qualify for a home loan sooner than you think.

Get a 5% Down Mortgage with No PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) , most of you that know about PMI really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to pay it if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to. Well, now with 5% down on a conventional financing you can all together avoid that. There will be certain guidelines attached to it like a minimum Fico score of 700 or above and a debt to income ratio not exceeding 43% on the back end. But if you do qualify lender will pay for the PMI upfront with a slight bump in rate for you to not to have to worry about it.

The .125-.25% point increase in rate to self-insure the loan to not to have to pay PMI would be well worth it.

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A famous author said: “It is in those moments of decision that our destiny is shaped”. I think what this means is that the decisions we make in life are so powerful and regardless of whether you realize it or not, you

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mortgage-finance giants Fannie Mae FNMA and Freddie Mac FMCC, which buy most mortgages from lenders, recently lowered the minimum down payments they will accept to 3% from 5%. The changes are driven by an Obama administration effort to make homeownership affordable to a wider group of buyers.

Borrowers should be aware that small down payments leave them more at risk of owing more on their mortgage than the property is worth should home values in their market decline.

In addition, borrowers likely will

are constantly creating results in your life, good or bad, at every single moment. You are literally the creator of your destiny. The path you take, whether right or wrong will take you to a certain destination. Are you on the right path?

Filing for bankruptcy when you are in debt may seem like a drastic step but when appropriate for your situation, it may be just what you need to do a complete turnaround and get back on track. If your debt problems are making you very insecure about your financial future, the fresh financial start provided by our bankruptcy laws can put you on the road to financial recovery so that you can start building wealth again instead of accumulating debts.

If your life is out of control, only you can regain control of your circumstances by exercising your power of decision. No one can do this for you. As a bankruptcy attorney, I

tell my clients that my job is to help them understand their options but ultimately, they are responsible for the decisions that they make. The people who understand this are the ones who come out of bankruptcy successfully over a very short period of time. Before long, they move on to bigger and better things in life. They understand the power of decision.

The refusal to decide is also a decision in itself. By refusing to decide what kind of life you want to have, you have made the decision to leave everything to chance and be a victim of circumstances. Don’t let this happen to you.

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If you are burdened with financial problems, find out what options you have available and decide once and for all to get out of debt as soon as possible. If you can get out of debt without filing for Bankruptcy, decide on what strategy to use to accomplish

incur higher costs over the life of the loan, including higher interest rates and, often, mortgage insurance. So, definitely do your math correctly and set long term analysis and goals.

The moves come as mortgage originations declined substantially last year. Lenders gave out an estimated $1.12 trillion in mortgages in 2014, down 39% from a year earlier and the lowest amount since 1997, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, a Washington-based trade group.

Most mortgages have been going to existing homeowners who are refinancing into lower interest rates, as demand among home buyers has been low compared with historical

norms.

In order for the mortgage and real estate industry to be healthy, the first time buyers, move up buyers and sellers has to be part of this slow pace trend. Otherwise we will continue to stagnate, but for now being stagnant in the market might be good while we wait and see what happens to oil prices and other economies to pick up.

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Aquino: ‘Whole world stands to lose if sea dispute leads to war’

MANILA, Mar 30 (Mabuhay) – The “whole world stands to lose” if the territorial dispute over the South China Sea escalates to a war, President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday cautioned.

Manila refers to parts of the disputed waters as West Philippine Sea. At the Publish Asia conference held at the Manila Hotel, Aquino was asked about the possibility of the sea dispute leading to war.

“All claimant countries in the South China Sea recognize – and other countries that are adjacent to the sea that are not claimant countries – all realized that war is a futile exercise. Nobody stands to gain and, in fact, the whole world stands to lose if it does amount to war,” Aquino said.

“We have no illusions of ever trying to march – trying to engage anybody in an arms race or in a military build-up. We would rather devote our resources to the classical economic argument that the butter side rather than the gun side of choosing where to put our resources in,” he said.

Aside from China and the Philippines, other countries with overlapping claims over the South China Sea are Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

Aquino emphasized the need to resolve the dispute peacefully, saying “a period of instability does not help in fostering prosperity for all.

“The uncertainty breeds instability, instability does not promote prosperity. Therefore, let us resolve with certainty the issues that are before us: Who is entitled to what? And what is each one’s obligations relative to these entitlements?” Aquino noted.

The Philippines is seeking arbitration in The Hague to resolve the territorial dispute.

He has repeatedly urged members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to pressure Beijing into subscribing to a binding code of conduct in the region.

“We are glad that our voice has been heard, and the voice of others who are similarly situated has been noted, and there has been positive movements towards resolving this particular crisis,” the President said.

The Philippines stands to lose its entire west coast if China will insist on its so-called nine-dash line claim over its supposed territorial waters.

“We are supposed to have a 36,000-kilometer coastline. We are supposed to have an EEZ (exclusive economic zone) of 200, stretching from those baselines. And suddenly, we are gonna’ lose about half if we agree to this position,” Aquino said. (MNS)

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Roxas says he tried to quit twice after Mamasapano tragedy MANILA, Mar 30 (Mabuhay) – Administration presidential bet Mar Roxas admitted Tuesday that, at some point, he questioned President Benigno Aquino III’s confidence in him after the Mamasapano incident in January 2015.

During the presidential dialogue organized by the Makati Business Club, Roxas said he tried to leave the Aquino government twice following the tragedy that led to the deaths of 44 police commandos “I did offer my resignation at least on two occasions. The President was surprised when I did that and I said, ‘You know if you do not have any confidence in me....’” he said.

He said Aquino told him that he instructed then suspended Philippine National Police chief Alan Purisima and Special Action Force chief Getulio Napeñas to inform him of the operation.

“I ordered them to tell you,” Roxas recalled

his conversation with the President.

He said many people tried to sow intrigue between him and the President but they did not succeed.

“On the question of trust, many people try to sow intrigue between the President and me. But here’s the thing, how can you say he did not trust me when he said this is the guy upon which Daang Matuwid will continue,” he said.

He added: “I’m not loyal to PNoy as a matter of political back-scratching, he’s a decent guy.

He worked hard, he went through a lot.

Many times unfairly criticized but you guys, everybody here, look at your bank accounts, look at the economy, look at the number of people had moved out of poverty line, look at the infrastructure, we’ve come a long way.”

“I just want to say, the best is yet to come,” said Roxas.(MNS)

Next President can shape character of Supreme Court, says Roxas MANILA, Mar 30 (Mabuhay) – Administration presidential candidate Mar Roxas on Wednesday reiterated the importance of wisely choosing the country’s next president as the latter will have the chance to shape the character of the Supreme Court in the years to come.

“The next president – maybe this is one of the most important reasons as to why we should be very careful in our choices – gets to appoint 10 Supreme Court justices,” Roxas said in his speech during the presidential dialogues organized by the Makati Business Club.

The SC has 15 justices and 12 are actually set to retire during the term of the next president.

They are justices Jose Perez who will retire on December 14, 2016; Arturo Brion, Decem-

ber 29, 2016; Bienvenido Reyes, July 6, 2017; Jose Mendoza, August 13, 2017; Presbitero Velasco, August 8, 2018; Teresita Leonardo-De Castro, October 8, 2018; Mariano del Castilo, July 29, 2019; Francis Jardeleza, September 26, 2019; Lucas Bersamin, October 18, 2019; Antonio Carpio, October 26, 2019; Diosdado Peralta - March 27, 2022; and Estela Perlas-Bernabe, May 14, 2022.

“The wrong choice might mean the white becomes black, black becomes white or red becomes blue, blue becomes red because they can interpret,” Roxas said.

“It would change the entire character of our judicial system. It will, therefore, change the entire character of the rules and regulation under which we live as a society and under which we build our businesses and our economy,” he added. (MNS)

Chiz: Mindanao peace must continue whoever wins PHL polls Leading vice-presidential candidate Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the country’s next leaders must build on the administration’s gains in the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) to achieve an all-inclusive peace and economic prosperity in Mindanao.

According to Escudero, the search for a lasting peace in Mindanao must continue regardless of who wins in the May 9 elections in order to establish a comprehensive Bangsamoro framework that promotes true inclusivity. “Pabor ako sa isang panukalang batas na mag-aamyenda sa ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) para mas mabigyan sila ng mas malawak na kapangyarihan pero dapat sumasang-ayon sa Saligang Batas. At ito ay dapat gawin matapos kunsultahin ang bawat stakeholder Kristiyano man o Muslim, sa loob man o sa labas ng ARMM area,” Escudero said.

He added: “The next administration will have a golden opportunity to cure the glitches, loopholes and shortcomings of the proposed legislation, which we all envision to bring peace and economic development in Mindanao.”

March 28 marked the second anniversary of the historic Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), the final peace deal signed by the government with the MILF to end the long years of armed conflict in Mindanao. The draft BBL remains pending with both chambers of Congress mainly due to the failure of proponents to involve other stakeholders, aside from the Moro Islamic

Liberation Front (MILF), in the consultations. Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. has admitted that the proposed legislation has no chance of being passed in the 16th Congress with a few session days left.

The veteran legislator said achieving lasting peace in Mindanao, which has endured decades of political and armed conflicts, must be the priority of the next administration.

“Ito ay dapat isulong sino man ang magiging pangulo, sino man ang magiging ikalawang pangulo ng ating bansa. Dahil tapos na dapat ang panahon ng paggamit ng baril, bala at bomba para resolbahin ang hindi pagkakaunawaan ng mga Pilipino.

Walang katumbas pa rin ang pakikipag-usap at maayos na diyalogo,” said Escudero, who is running alongside Sen. Grace Poe, the top pick of voters in various pre-election surveys, under “Gobyernong may Puso.”

The independent candidate said the future framework should be an improved version of the Malacañang-backed BBL drafted by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and endorsed by the MILF. More importantly, he said, the next administration should make sure that the framework includes the applicable advocacies, positions and proposals of all stakeholders in the region.

“Dapat nakapaloob sa framework ang lahat ng pagbabago para ma-improve ang kasalukuyang sistema sa ilalim ng Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao,” Escudero pointed out.

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ENTERTAINMENT Angelica clarifies photo of new ring MANILA, Mar 29 (Mabuhay) – Angelica Panganiban inadvertently fueled speculations that she is already engaged when she posted a photo of her new ring on Instagram.

Last Friday, the actress took a picture of her ring, which she captioned with: “To Infinity and Beyond.”

This prompted some of her followers to ask if she is finally set to walk down the aisle despite reports that she has broken up with actor John Lloyd Cruz.

However, the actress was quick to clarify the matter.

“Ay hindi ako engaged. Infinity ring po. Hindi solo diamond ring. Sorry naman sa confusion,” she said.

During the Lenten break, Panganiban was in Hong Kong with some of her friends where she attended an art exhibit.

Cruz, it turned out, was also in Hong Kong last week although it is uncertain if he and Panganiban were together or if they even saw each other. (MNS)

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Kim admits Xian helped her get over Gerald Actress Kim Chiu said it took her a year and a half to cope with her break-up with ex-boyfriend Gerald Anderson.

It was in 2011 when Chiu called it quits with Anderson, who was also her long-time on-screen partner. Although moving on was difficult, the 25-year-old actress said the people around her made circumstances easier to accept.

Chiu admitted that actor Xian Lim has helped her recover from the break-up. Chiu and Lim have been working together for years. Not a few reports hinted o na relationship between the two, but they refused to give labels to their relationship.

Lim said in a previous press con-

ference that labels would only lead to “complications.”

Meanwhile, Chiu will be celebrating her 10th year anniversary through “The Fantasy Concert” to be held at the Kia Theater on April 9.

Chiu said the concert will not only be about singing and dancing, but it will also tell a tale of a young girl who dreams of becoming a princess.

Happy and satisfied with her career, Chiu said she could not ask for more because she is now living her dream.

“Kasi pangarap ko talagang mapanood sa TV e. And hanggang ngayon, isang dekada na napapanood ko pa rin ang sarili ko sa TV, masaya na ako doon,” she said. (MNS)

James Reid, mom together in London show Everything feels better and easier whenever the people you love and care about is around, especially if they are family. That is what actor James Reid felt when his mother came to visit him during his show in London.

While on the Europe leg of the JaDine tour, the actor’s mother made an appearance during the JaDine concert in London.

In a video clip posted by Viva Artists Agency on its Instagram account, Reid’s mother was videotaped in tears while watching her son perform on stage.

James posted a photo of him hugging his mother backstage. The photo was captioned: “Mum came to my show in London Don’t cry cuz I love you!”.

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before they return to the Philippines to promote their film this summer This Time. After this, they will be leaving once more to go on the US and Canada leg of their world tour. (MNS)

Cristine okay should hubby enter showbiz

Married couple Cristine Reyes and Ali Khatibi come from different worlds; she from show business, he from mixed martial arts.

With Ali qualifying as one of 26 finalists in Century Tuna Superbods Nation 2016, he just might cross over to her realm.

“Si Ali ’yung tipo ng tao na very private so I was surprised na he joined Century Tuna Superbods,” she said. “But I’m okay with it. I support him. I hope he wins.”

Despite her busy schedule, Cristine was able to show her support by attending the presentations night March 16 at Valkyrie in Taguig City.

“He told me na his agent wanted him to join this competiton. Sabi ko, ‘Ikaw, how do you feel about it?’ ‘I’m gonna try.’ So, sabi ko, ‘Go, if you feel like doing it. Anything naman na you’re comfortable with okay ako,’” she said. Cristine admitted Ali isn’t used to the world of showbiz and fashion yet, so he feels nervous about the competition.

“Everybody knows na he’s MMA fighter, Jiu Jitsu purple belt and he’s a motocross rider,” she said. “So ako, natatawa ako kasi very new siya sa ‘atmosphere’ na ito. Ako, I’ve been doing this for 14 years already. So, ako naman natutuwa to see somebody doing this kind of stuff.”

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Since she is hard-pressed to describe the happiness she is feeling right now, Julia Montes just posted a happy photo of herself on Instagram days after her birthday.

“Kung pwuede i-explain ang saya ko, kulang ang picture na to para ipakita kung gaano ako kasaya,” she wrote in the caption.

“Sobra akong nagpapasalamat sa lahat ng bumati at nagbigay oras para sa kaarawan ko. At siyempre sa lahat ng biyaya na binigay ng Diyos sa taong dumaan sa buhay ko.”

Montes, who turned 21, currently stars in the ABS-CBN afternoon drama “Doble Kara.”

“Maraming maraming salamat po sa lahat ... Kilala nyo kung sino sino po kayo ... Hindi ko man kayo maisa isa pero taos puso po kong nagpapasalamat sainyong lahat!” she said. (MNS)

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By Angel Tahimik

“Everyone is expecting for a better car but they are not willing to put their reservations aside and consider getting a car that may be pricey, but with exceptional benefits that far outweigh its cost.”

This was Nash Jimenez’s first statement. He just started as a Fleet Sales Manager of Penske Mercedes-Benz in West Covina.

“I just started a week ago. But I have been selling cars half my life.

I started in 1993 but it still feels like yesterday. Mercedez-Benz is a different breed altogether since it is a luxury car but that it is worth the price. Unfortunately, everybody has misconceptions about owning a luxury car. And that is where I come in,” says Jimenez.

As a car enthusiast, Jimenez considers his job at Penske Mercedez-Benz as a challenge. He says dealing with family cars has been a fruitful experience for his clients as his customer service never waned, but his transition to a luxury line (of cars) would be like proving to himself that he can still arrange great deals regardless of the type of car.

According to Jimenez, he wants to offer the same level of expertise and customer service in making great deals for his clients to get them – this time – a luxury car. He said, “It’s like giving back to my customers by changing their impression about luxury cars. You will be paying almost the same for a top-of-the-line car of another make, but getting the most

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It was an eye-opener for this author as I get a crash course on luxury cars from an empathetic car expert who’s been highly recognized in car sales and dealership. His reputation in arranging the best car deals and converting a “car window-shopper” into a car owner is his legacy. When asked, “what makes him good a salesman”, he said: “Selling is easy. It is serving your customers that makes a lasting impression. I take it upon me to educate them and make their buying experience a memorable one.”

Buying a car is one of the major decisions one will make in his lifetime.

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Chiz Escudero’s backers intensify campaign in LA

By Abner Galino

Supporters of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero recently held a motorcade and man-to-man campaign among Filipino Americans in Los Angeles to drum up support for his vice presidential campaign, amidst a backdrop of strong opposition coming from Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., and political neophyte Rep. Leni Robredo.

This week, Escudero thanked his LA supporters who were led

by Dolores “Tita Darna” Umayam, and said that their efforts “would greatly help his campaign in the homeland.”

Escudero said the voices of Filipino Americans matter to many Filipino voters because many of them remain deeply attached to their roots in the homeland, providing not only financial help but moral, emotional and political guidance as well.

For her part, Umayam described the motorcade as very orderly and added that “the caravan helped us connect with the Filipino voters, and we also asked people to register at the Philippine Consulate before the close of registration.” Umayam believes that Escudero is the most qualified of all the vice presidential candidates, claiming that the senator is liked by many Filipino Americans

who support different presidential candidates.

The community leader also announced that her group is embarking on another campaign they dubbed as “Operation email blasts” which will target Filipinos here, at the homeland and all over the world.

Umayam said some of Escudero’s prominent Filipino American supporters have even flew back to the Philippines to help in the vie presidential campaign of the senator. She identified the Fil-Am leaders as Sid and Nora Guerrero.

They will be joined afterwards by Atty. Noriel Flores.

In a related development, Escudero’s support group has designated the following as vice chairpersons: Dr.Lynne Mariano, Dr. Sal Abiera, Dr. Dante Banta, Albe Dumlao, Rey Luarca, Atty.Noriel Flores and Atty. Abraham Lim; of the vice presidential campaign here in Los Angeles and adjacent cities.

Around 100 cars participated in the caravan, which started at Eagle Rock in Los Angeles on the early morning of Palm Sunday.

The participants waved banners and distributed flyers, t-shirts, posters, bracelets and bags to Filipino Americans they met in malls and shops. The caravan drove up to Panorama City and North Hills.

Democrats Court Fil-Am, AAPI Voters

By Nimfa U. Rueda

LOS ANGELES – As the race for the White House heats up, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) continues to tap better ways to reach Filipino-American and other Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters.

DNC Chief Executive Officer Amy Dacey told reporters yesterday (Wednesday in Manila) they have expanded their grassroots outreach to members of the nation’s fastest-growing ethnic group.

“We’re looking at how we’re communicating with them…and how they’re getting their information about the party, what we stand for, the general election and our candidates,” Dacey said in a roundtable discussion with the media in downtown Los Angeles.

“We’re working on the local level everyday to do that. Peer-to-peer conversation, people hearing from members of their community matters a lot.” Studies show AAPIs will soon outnumber Latinos as the largest immigrant group coming to the United States.

While AAPIs are concentrated in California and New York, they are also rapidly growing in the battleground states of Nevada, Virginia, and Florida.

That means capturing the Asian American vote is important in the November elections, according to the Asian American Advancing Justice, which is set to release new polling

data on AAPIs today (Thursday in Manila).

In the last few presidential elections, Fil-Ams and other AAPIs had leaned heavily democrat, and the DNC hopes to get more of them to vote.

“The issues that (Democrats) are focusing on are very tuned in to the Filipino-American community, especially the issues of immigration and health care,” said Fil-Am Fritz Friedman, former Sony Pictures senior vice president of worldwide publicity who serves on the credentials committee for DNC’s national convention this July in Philadelphia.

“Also, the Democratic Party is much more inclusive. They understand people of color, as opposed to Republicans (who), in my opinion, are not as sensitive to the interests of the ethnic minorities in this country.”

Dacey said she’s confident the party will have a presidential nominee before the national convention and that nominee will win the race for the White House.

“I am confident that one of our candidates will be the 45th president of the United States,” said Dacey, who is scheduled to meet with party leaders in California.

She declined to say who she thought would be the presidential nominee.

“Both (Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders) have run campaigns that are worthy of the office of the president,” she said.

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Cut the calories when eating out in different types of restaurant Eating out can be tough for dieters following a weight-loss program since it’s all too easy to give in to temptation. In fact, a main course, a dessert and a glass of wine can easily add up to 1,000 calories. However, there’s no need to miss out on a great evening with friends, as it’s always possible to make lower-calorie choices for a lighter meal. Here are a few tips from doctor and nutritionist Laurence Plumey on which dishes dieters should pick when eating in different types of restaurant.

Italian restaurant: forget the tiramisu There’s not much point heading to an Italian restaurant if it’s to pass on pizza (700 calories). Lighten the load by ordering a half portion (or sharing with a friend), topped with ham, egg and vegetables, rather than picking a huge four-cheese pizza pie. Pasta lovers should ditch carbonara and lasagna, which are high in fat, and opt for seafood pasta or tomato-based sauces. When it comes to dessert, don’t be fooled by the light texture of tiramisu—one serving contains between 300 and 500 calories. Fruit salad is a wiser choice. Try to choose a restaurant with a variety of options on the menu, such as risotto, antipasti, grilled meat, seafood, etc.

Chinese restaurant: ditch the spring rolls While Chinese and other Asian

cuisines are often considered healthy, dieters should watch out for fried dishes (two deep-fried spring rolls = 200 calories) and sauces (one teaspoon of sweet-and-sour sauce = one sugar cube). Rice and steamed dumplings also contain high levels of carbohydrate. Coconut balls are off the menu for dessert—fruit or a scoop of sorbet are better options. For a balanced meal, pick a few steamed dumplings for a starter, followed by chicken or fish with vegetables and a small serving of rice. Another temptation to avoid is the all-you-can-eat buffet. There’s no point torturing yourself in a situation that’s doomed to failure.

Japanese restaurant: no 12-piece sushi platter Japanese cuisine is low in fat, except for the good omega 3 found in tuna and salmon. However, it can contain quite a bit of sugar, even in the cabbage salad. Sushi and maki are deceptive for dieters because they’re made with rice vinegar and sugar. A 12-piece sushi platter soon adds up to 350 calories or more. Better options are miso soup and sashimi with a small serving of rice. Cut carbs completely in the evening.

Moroccan restaurant: stick to couscous When choosing between couscous and tagines, remember that couscous is a leaner option. Plus, a chicken

Drinking moderately may not provide health benefits.© knape/Istock.com

Moderate consumption of alcohol may not offer health benefits, say researchers Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol may not be as beneficial as previously thought, according to Canadian researchers.

Researchers reviewed 87 longterm studies on alcohol and death rates and found that there are “reasons to be skeptical” in terms of the benefits of alcohol.

Some previous studies had shown that moderate drinking could contribute to a longer life and healthy hearts compared to abstaining from alcohol.

Moderate drinking was defined as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, at least

once a week.

The researchers noted that this definition of ‘moderate’ was fundamental and that some of those being classified as ‘abstainers’ included individuals cutting out alcohol due to health issues; they indicated that studies that avoided such an abstainer bias showed no advantage for consumption.

The research, led by Tim Stockwell of the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research in British Columbia, Canada, was published in the Journal of Studies of Alcohol and Drugs and funded by the US National Institutes of Health.

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and vegetable couscous dish is more diet-friendly than lamb. Forget about merguez sausages and Moroccan mint tea, as each glass can contain up to six cubes of sugar.

Indian restaurant: no naan The general rule in any restaurant is to avoid fried dishes. Tandoori chicken, served with rice and vegetables, is a good choice when eating Indian food. Those with a sweet tooth should order the yogurt-based drink lassi, flavored with various spices, as a reasonable and relatively low-fat dessert. As delicious as it may be, naan bread should be avoided, especially garnished naans like keema naan and Peshwari naan.

French restaurant: avoid alcohol and rich desserts The ideal meal would start with salad, followed by grilled (rather than fried) meat or fish and a fruit

salad, then fromage frais or two scoops of sorbet for dessert. Bread and alcohol should both be avoided.

A glass of wine (150 calories) and a chocolate fondant add 550 calories to the meal. Note that it’s OK to have a few fries along with a big helping of vegetables.

Weekday lunch breaks The lowest-calorie sandwiches come filled with plenty of salad or raw vegetables and no mayonnaise.

Fans of kebabs (400 calories) should lose the fries and go easy on sauces.

To compensate, stick to fruit for an afternoon snack and ditch carbs at dinner. At a fast-food restaurant, a plain burger, an unseasoned salad, a portion of fries and a diet soda will be fine. Even better—why not try one of the many soup bars now found in city centers. In summer, vegetable or fruit juices make a refreshing change.

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Hyundai adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Integration in 2016 Sonatas Fountain Valley, Calif., Mar. 31, 2016 – Hyundai is adding Apple CarPlay support to new 2016 Sonatas.

CarPlay is the smarter, safer and easier way to use an iPhone® in the car and gives users the features they want such as Phone, Messages, Music, and Maps, while allowing them to stay focused on the road.

“Sonatas with CarPlay are rolling off our assembly line in Montgomery, Alabama, and arriving at Hyundai dealerships nationwide,” said Mike O’Brien, vice president, corporate and product planning, Hyundai Motor America. “Not only is Sonata built in America, it also is built with a high technology experience in mind.”

CarPlay delivers an instantly recognizable experience to iPhone

users that will help them be instantly familiar and comfortable inside their Sonata. CarPlay support lets drivers make calls, get directions optimized for traffic conditions, listen to music and access messages.

With CarPlay, Siri provides drivers an eyes-free experience by responding to requests through voice commands that are easily and directly accessed through the steering wheel’s voice button. Using a Light-

ning connector, CarPlay works with iPhone 5 and newer models running the iOS 7.1 or higher operating systems.

Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available on the 2016 Sonata’s seven-inch Display Audio touchscreen and eight-inch navigation systems, optimizing the consumer experience even further with a larger screen.

The CarPlay roster of supported apps can be found at the following link: http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/. Android Auto’s app roster can be found here: g.co/androidauto.

There will be an announcement about CarPlay support on the 2016 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid at a later date. Hyundai will also have an announcement in the near future related to CarPlay support for existing 2015 Sonatas with navigation, and 2016 Sonatas with Display Audio or navigation.

These updates require a specific version of the on-board navigation map and Hyundai is developing a solution, which will provide both the map update and CarPlay support at no additional cost. When the CarPlay update becomes available customers can be notified by providing their contact information atwww.hyundaiusa. com/phoneintegration.

Display Audio Hyundai’s Display Audio system features a high-resolution seven-inch color touch-screen display optimized specifically for smartphone integrations and Blue Link®. In addition, Display Audio incorporates Hyun-

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New Civic hatchback prototype offers best look yet at Euro sport hatch-inspired compact car Assertive stance and distinctive new design establishes 10th generation as the sportiest Civic ever The next-generation Civic Hatchback, with its striking design and the promise of a sporty, European-inspired driving experience, today made its North American debut in prototype form just a day before the 2016 New York International Auto Show. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. also confirmed that it will marry the all-new 1.5-liter turbo engine to its 6-speed manual transmission for more sporty and dynamic performance. The arrival of the production 2017 Civic Hatchback later this year marks the continued rollout of the 10th-generation Civic lineup, the sportiest and most expansive family of Civics in the car’s 44-year history.

The Civic Sedan was recently named the 2016 North American Car of the Year, and sales of Civic are up 37 percent through the first two months of 2016.

Being built on the same worldclass platform as the 10th-generation Civic Sedan, the 2017 Civic Hatchback will be defined by an unparalleled combination of sportiness, efficiency and utility, with distinctive styling and premium features that enthusiasts demand. The five-door hatchback will feature one powertrain for the U.S. market, a 1.5-liter DOHC direct-injected Turbo engine that can be mated to either a sporty CVT or a slick-shifting 6-speed manual transmission.

“The Civic Hatchback wraps the 10-generation Civic platform and five-door hatchback utility in emotional, Euro-inspired styling,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Offered with the first application of the 1.5-liter turbo engine paired with a manual transmission, this sportiest Civic to date will attract a whole new set of enthusiasts buyers to the model and Honda brand.”

T h e C i v i c Hatchback will launch later this year as the third new Civic variant, joining the 2016 Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe. The 10th-generation Civic lineup will be rounded out in 2017 with the arrival of Civic Si variants and the radical new Civic Type R. T h e 2017 Civic Hatchback was developed by the joint efforts of Honda R&D teams in Europe and Japan and is expected to bring new buyers into the Honda showroom here in the U.S. “We knew that we needed to create a striking and stand-out exterior design that challenged conventional European compact styling while staying true to the original Civic’s core values,” said Daisuke Tsutamori, chief exterior stylist for the 2017 Civic Hatchback Prototype. “This vehicle represents a marriage of distinctive and sporty design, rewarding driving dynamics and versatile practicality.”

New larger and wider wheels and tires give a feeling of an assured stance, while the long wheelbase, short overhangs and sleek cabin area further add to the dynamic feel of the exterior. At the front of the car, a short overhang with large air intakes presents a sharp and aggressive interpretation of Honda’s family face.

LED headlights and daytime running lights flow from beneath the boldly sculpted hood into the muscular front wheel arches.

The sleek and swept-back body lines continue along the side of the car with a crease that incorporates front and rear door handles before culminating in the distinctive

C-shaped LED rear lights. A second, lower character line extends from behind the front wheels up through the doors and meets the rear wheel arches, emphasizing the car’s dynamic forward-leaning stance. At the rear, the bumper incorporates angular creases and vents, designed to echo the aggressively styled nature of the rest of the car.

The 2017 Civic Hatchback will be produced exclusively at the Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) plant in Swindon.

For more information about the 10th-Generation Honda Civic Sedan, Coupe and new Civic Hatchback please visithttp://hondanews.com/ channels/civic.

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