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April 22 - 28, 2017

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ASEAN HOSTING TO BOOST TOURISM – DFA

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MANILA, April 19 (PNA) – The Philippine chairmanship in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this year can boost the country’s tourism as well as raise the profile of hosts cities and provinces. “We hope that we showcase the best in the Philippines. Because of this, positives of our country will be highlighted. Many delegates will come,” said Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesman Robespierre Bolivar in a press briefing. Bolivar said hosting about 150 international meetings would provide opportunity for the country to showcase its tourist destinations and hospitality of Filipinos. He said it could also generate income for hosts cities and provinces.

The DFA official said Philippine trade is also expected to improve, as ASEAN members discuss various issues including trade, as well as people-to-people exchanges, cultural exchanges, educational cooperation and secuSee HOSTING, page 12 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte inspects the honor guards upon his arrival at Pier 15 of the Port of Manila Harbor for a visit to the Russian Guided Missile Cruiser “Varyag” which is on a 4-day goodwill visit to the Philippines. SIMEON CELI JR./PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

Lacson: Time to change antidrug tactics President Rodrigo Roa Duterte mingles with the 160 repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were granted amnesty after they were found working illegally in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia. The President welcomed the repatriated ‘runaway’ OFWs and provided them with cash assistance upon his arrival at the Terminal 1,Ninoy Aquino International Airport on April 17, 2017 following his successful visits to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. Also in the photo is Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III. (Photo by King Rodriguez/PPD)

Duterte bags $925-M prospective investments from Middle East trip By Kris M. Crismundo

MANILA, April 17 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte and his delegation bagged some USD925 million, or about Php 46 billion worth of prospective investments during their trip to the Middle East during Holy Week. According to Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, these investments are expected to generate some 26,000 jobs. Here’s the list of potential investments from the recent trip of President Duterte in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and

Qatar: • Saudi Arabia – Value: USD469 million – Number of projects: Seven – Potential job creation: 16,000 new jobs – Sectors: Pharmaceutical, medical tourism, property development, ports warehouses, agri-industrial economic zone, tourism (upscale-dining chains), and halal food processing • Bahrain – Value: USD250 million, See MIDDLE EAST, page 12

MANILA, Apr 19 (Mabuhay) – While saying the government’s war on drugs was effective, Senator Panfilo Lacson believes that law enforcers should now make some adjustments in their tactical offensive as the summary killings and other methods have already become “too predictable.” This following the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, showing that

fewer Filipinos were satisfied on the government’s war on drugs. From 77 percent in December last year, the public net satisfaction rating on the government’s war on drugs slipped to 66 percent based on the survey conducted from March 25 to 28 this year. “I think the tactics employed is starting to reach its saturation point as far as the public is concerned,” Lacson,

Trump to visit Philippines in November

Duterte declines UP honorary degree

MANILA, Apr 21 (Mabuhay) -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) welcomes the announcement that US President Donald Trump will attend key Asian summits that will be held in the country in November. “We welcome the announcement made by US Vice President Mike Pence that US President Donald Trump will participate in See TRUMP, page 12

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chair of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, said in a text message on Wednesday. “While the overall strategy is still effective, I think it’s time that the PDEA and PNP should make some adjustments in their tactical offensive,” he said. PDEA is Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency while PNP is Philippine National See LACSON, page 12

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MANILA, April 19 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday politely declined to accept the offer of an honorary degree from the University of the Philippines (UP), saying that accepting awards is not in his personality. “With due respect sa University of the Philippines, I do not accept even when I was mayor. Hindi ako tumatanggap, I do not… As a matter of personal and official policy, I do not accept awards. Wala sa pagkatao ko,” the President told reporters following the ASEAN security briefing in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. “Hindi ko naman nire-reject. But I… To use the word reject is not good. I simply declined,” Duterte said. The UP Board of Regents (BOR), the university’s highest policy making body, is reportedly keen on conferring See DECLINES, page 12

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Lorenzana’s Pag-Asa-bound aircraft challenged four times by China PAG-ASA, Apr 21 (Mabuhay) – The aircraft carrying Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, military officials, and members of the media was challenged by China four times before reaching this island on Friday. On its way to the disputed Pag-asa Island or Thitu, the aircraft showed up on the radar of the Chinese facilities on Subi Reef, which is just 15 nautical miles from Pag-asa. Lorenzana later confirmed to reporters that the aircraft was challenged four times, but that it was a standard move by China. “Automatic yun, protocol yan. We

also replied that we are flying over Philippine territory... Sagutan lang yan, nothing untoward happened,” he said. It is Lorenzana’s first time to visit the island in his capacity as Department of National Defense Secretary. He said that every time a Philippine aircraft flies over disputed seas, China issues challenges. “Mukhang normal na ginagawa yan eh kung meron tayong ginagawa dito sa South China Sea, or West Philippine Sea or Kalayaan group of islands,” Lorenzana said. “Tuwing pumupunta ang aircraft

Nueva Ecija bus tragedy underscores need for Nat’l Transport Safety Board MANILA, April 18 (PNA) – Road accidents such as the Tuesday’s bus tragedy in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija which killed over 20 people underscore the need for the creation of a National Transportation Safety Board, a senator said Tuesday. Sen. Grace Poe, chair of the Senate Committee on Public Services, extended her sympathies to the families of victims of the bus accident but at the same time stressed the importance of preventing such tragedies. “Nakikiramay tayo sa pamilya ng mga biktima ng trahedyang ito (We sympathize with the families of the victims of this tragedy),” Poe said in a statement. “Muling pinaiigting ng pangyayaring ito ang pangangailangan natin sa isang National Transport Safety Board (This incident intensifies the need to create a National Transport Safety Board),” she added. She, meanwhile, called on the bus

company and transport authorities to conduct immediate investigation to penalize those at fault and give justice to the victims. Poe earlier filed Senate Bill 162 which seeks to create an independent and non-regulatory panel that will oversee and coordinate efforts among various agencies involved in overall management of land, air, maritime and railway transportation. The functions of the board include conducting independent accident investigations; supporting safety programs based on continuing reviews of causes of unfortunate incidents; and assessing the operating practices and regulations of transportation-oriented government agencies.

ng supply natin they’re always challenged,” he added. Lorenzana visited Pag-asa Island to conduct an inspection ahead of the government’s plan to build facilities and improve living conditions there. The challenge from China came despite supposed warm relations with the Philippines. Meanwhile, a lawmaker said the Philippine government should file “a strong diplomatic protest” against China, amid recent reports of “harassment” of some Bataan fishermen by the Chinese Coast Guard. Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano said

he condemns “in the strongest terms” the said “aggressive acts.” “I further demand that the country through the Department of Foreign Affairs which is the alter ego of the President to file a strong diplomatic protest against China and demand explanation and apology to the country,” he said in a statement. A recent news report quoted a group of fishermen from Mariveles town in Bataan claiming that a Chinese Coast Guard speedboat circled them near Union Reef and made warning shots to drive them away. (MNS)

DOLE recommends regularization of 10,000 PLDT workers MANILA, April 19 (PNA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday recommended the regularization of 10,000 workers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) after conducting special assessment on the telecommunications company in accordance with the implementation of Department Order (DO) 174. In a press briefing, Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the proposal was the result of the department’s Special Assessment/Visit of Establishments (SAVE), which found that the workers are performing jobs that are directly connected to the company’s business but under contracting and subcontracting arrangements. “I will order the regularization of close to 10,000 workers under contracting and subcontracting arrangements but are performing jobs that are directly related to PLDT’s business,” he explained. Bello noted that the company’s subcontractors were also found to be non-compliant with the new order. “PLDT where found violations, mostly among its sub-contractors and majority of which are not even registered or with expired registrations,” he said. Likewise, the DOLE chief reported that Philippine Airlines (PAL) and PAL Express including their contractors and subcontractors were found violating general labor standards and occupational safety and health standards (OSHS). These violations include underpayment of wages, overtime pay, service incentive leave under general labor and standards and no valid fire safety inspection certificate, no trained safety and health officers on OSHS. Bello added, “Contractors’ workers are also performing jobs directly related to the main business of the companies.”

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Pechanga celebrates midway point of $285 million resort expansion with topping out ceremony A major milestone in the construction of the $285 million Pechanga Resort & Casino expansion was reached today. Dozens of construction members, elected officials, dignitaries, Pechanga Tribal members and Pechanga Team Members gathered to watch the topping out of the Tribe’s massive addition that will make their resort/casino the largest on the West Coast. The mammoth expansion is now more than halfway complete. This topping out included crews 14 stories up pouring the last 710 tons of concrete into the upper framing of the new hotel tower that will house 568 rooms and suites. A giant, concrete-filled bucket the size of a midsize car was hoisted via crane to the top of the south hotel wing and its contents poured into the structure. A small, sacred oak tree also hitched a ride onto the top of building with the bucket, and was placed atop the

tower as a symbol of strength and perseverance. The ceremonial tree will be planted on the resort grounds at the expansion’s completion. “Countless people, as well as more than 2,500 construction trades workers, have labored tirelessly to keep construction on schedule allowing us to celebrate today. This is the very spot new and existing visitors to Temecula and Pechanga will have their first impressions of our new resort come December. On this important day, we can look confidently toward our Tribe’s and the Temecula Valley’s future,” said Edith Atwood, President of the Pechanga Development Corporation. The project put more than 2,500 regional construction tradesmen and women to work for the two-year build. Materials used in construction have been largely sourced from

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Sacred oak tree lifting onto the top of building with the bucket, and was placed atop the tower as a symbol of strength and perseverance.

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Southern California. Builders have poured 81,000 tons of concrete to erect the Pechanga resort expansion’s new hotel wing. More than 2,174 tons of reinforcing steel went into the structure, The base of the intersecting hotel towers is 70-feet wide and 13-feet deep with a large tunnel system allowing the more than 4,500 Pechanga Team Members to move easily through the property for the most efficient guest service. The hotel structure ascends 13 stories on the south and nine stories on the north. When the entire expansion project is complete in December 2017, Pechanga Resort & Casino will offer a full-scale destination experience to visitors coming from California and beyond. Snapshot of Pechanga When Expansion is Complete: * Casino Square Footage: 200,000 * Event/Meeting/Convention square footage: 100,000 (indoor) 174,500 (outdoor) * Number of Hotel Rooms: 1,090 * Number of Restaurants: 13 * Number of Pools & Spas: 13 * Number of Employees: 4,560 * Other Amenities: 2-level luxury Spa, Fitness Center, Championship 18-hole Golf Course, Concert Theater, Nightlife, Green Roof The building was designed by Delawie architects, the original designers of Pechanga Resort & Casino when it was built in 2002. Lifescapes International is building the fouracre pool complex. Tutor Perini was selected as the expansion builder. CLEO Design is the lead for interior aesthetics. About Pechanga Resort & Casino Pechanga Resort & Casino offers one of the largest and most expansive

Ms. Edith Atwood, President of Pechanga Development Corporation (PDC), giving speech at the ‘Topping Out’ Press Conference.

Ceremonial tree will be planted on the resort grounds at the expansion’s completion.

resort/casino experiences anywhere in the United States. Voted the Number One casino in America by readers of USA TODAY and rated a Four Diamond property by AAA since 2002, Pechanga Resort & Casino provides an unparalleled getaway. Offering more than 3,400 of the hottest slots, table games, world-class entertainment, 517 hotel rooms, dining, spa and championship golf at Journey at Pechanga, Pechanga Resort & Casino features a destination that meets and exceeds the needs of its guests and the community. Pechanga Resort & Casino is owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians. For more information, call toll free 1-888-PECHANGA or visit www.Pechanga.com. Follow Pechanga Resort & Casino on Facebook <http://www.facebook. com/pechanga> and on Twitter @ PechangaCasino <http://twitter.com/ pechangacasino>. Pechanga Resort & Casino is open 24-hours. Guests must be 21 and older to enter the casino.

Asian Media interviewing Mr. Lee Torres, General Manager of Pechanga Resort & Casino

Asian Media interviewing Mr. Lee Torres, General Manager of Pechanga Resort & Casino

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Robredo lawyer: Bongbong abandons A tribute to Mr. Hermie Marty poll protest if he accepts Cabinet post (delivered by Mr. Leo Monsalud, a MANILA, Apr 18 (Mabuhay) –The lead counsel of Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday said former Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong� Marcos Jr. could be considered to have abandoned his electoral protest should he accept an appointment in the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte. Robredo’s lawyer, Romulo Macalintal, said this may be why Marcos was “hesitating� with the possibility, because it would cause “legal complicity� in his case. “Talagang qualified naman siya na tumanggap ng anumang posisyon. But he runs the risk na ma-dismiss ang kaniyang protesta sapagkat may basehan tayo na sabihin na kapag siya ay tumanggap ng ibang position, that constitutes an abandonment—tinatalikuran na niya ‘yung kaniyang protesta. Kasi paano niya maasikaso ‘yung kaniyang protesta kung meron siyang ibang posisyon?� Macalintal said. Macalintal said this applies even if the position is appointive, and not elective. “Lalo na kung appointment kasi incompatible position ‘yan. Magkaibang posisyon. Kung ‘yung elective position ay hindi puwede, mas lalo na ‘yung elective to appointive. At meron na tayong mga desisyon na pagbabasehan ng ating posisyon,� he said. He did not cite any ruling, but admitted there seems to be no Supreme Court ruling that states such. Macalintal also said the matter is still “open for debate.� Following the May 2016 polls, Marcos has been rumored to take the helm of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), after the one-year appointment ban on losing candidates.

The President has been denying this speculation, citing ongoing poll protest filed by the former senator, who he considers a friend. Marcos’ name floated anew after Duterte fired former Interior Sec. Ismael “Mike� Sueno. The former senator, in turn, said it would be “an honor� to serve in the administration in whatever capacity. He noted, however, that such offer has not been made nor discussed with the President. Marcos’ lawyer and spokesman Vic Rodriguez said the electoral protest will continue even if the former senator accepts any position in Duterte’s Cabinet. “Tuloy po ‘yon sapagkat ang principle of abandonment ay hindi papasok kapag ang position ay appointive lamang. Papasok po ‘yung abandonment kapag ikaw ay nag-file ulit ng iyong candidacy for any elective position,� Rodriguez told News To Go. He added that there is “no jurisprudence to support� Macalintal’s claim. Rodriguez cited the case of Robredo’s 2016 running-mate, Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas, who filed a poll protest against former Vice President Jejomar Binay in 2010. “‘Yung dating secretary ng DILG was appointed pero nagpatuloy ‘yung kaniyang electoral protest hanggang sa huling araw ng kanilang panunungkulan. Na-dismiss na lang dahil moot and academic na,� he said. The Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), dismissed Roxas’ poll protest against Binay only in August 2016, after a change of leadership that followed the May polls.

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Balita columnist, on April 22, 2017 at Marriott Hotel, Woodland Hills, CA) This Saturday, on the occasion of Ka Hermie’s 80th birthday, I’d like to measure his life using 5 parameters of success. Is he happy? That smile on his face will not lie. He is happy. Let’s give him a plus there. Do his wife and children love him? I have spoken to his wife Ka Pitang many times and there is no doubt in my mind that she adores him. And his children respect him. Let’s give him another plus there. Does he have money? He does not need much. Remember the rich Howard Hughes who led a miserable life towards the end? Remember the wealthy Romanovs who were executed by their subjects? Money is fleeting. Besides, his son Larry promised to take care of it. Let’s not give him a minus entirely. Let’s give him at least a question mark. Is he healthy? Look at him. He’s as healthy as healthy can be. Let’s give him another plus there. Does he have friends? You and I gathered here today are living testament to the fact that he has lots of friends. Another plus there. 4 plus and a question mark! Now, tell me. Is he a success or not? What will his legacy be? My generation in Sta. Cruz had to finish college education in Manila if we want to be successful in life. It was critical then that we receive our monthly allowances on time. There were no Western Union or LBC then. Victory Liner, of which Ka Hermie was a loyal employee, played an important role. Ka Hermie went beyond his call of duty because he brought the money not only at the station in Caloocan, but right at the very doorsteps of our apartment buildings and boarding houses. Many of those who saw graduation have not thanked him adequately for that. After retirement, he suffered being away from family to work abroad. He did this to ensure that his children may pursue their dreams, become proficient in their chosen careers, and become positive contributors to their respective communities. In all his life, Ka Hermie’s name was never involved in any scandal, anomaly or controversy. And this is his legacy to his family: a good name. Many of you may take this for granted, but this legacy will make his children stand tall and

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Clients seek Chapter 7 and Chapter 20 Bankruptcy relief First client is 45 and single. His gross income last year was $98K, which is good. It reached $98K because of bonus. Without bonus, his gross income is $72K. This year started out for him with nothing to expect by way of bonus. So his last four months gross income was $6K a month, net of $4,500. His rent is $1500. He lives by himself but claims his 70-year old dad as his dependent. For a household of 2, his gross income is $10K of $72K is $10K over the median income of $62K for California. This fact complicates the means test analysis because a presumption of abuse may arise if there are insufficient IRS allowable deductions. So, this is what I call a borderline Chapter 7 case. It can be filed as a Chapter 7 case assuming client has enough allowable deductions so that the presumption of abuse does not arise, but if the trustee objects to the reasonableness of deductions taken, then a conversion to Chapter 13 is required. Of course, client prefers a Chapter 7 discharge where he pays nothing to creditors. On the other hand, Chapter 13 would require a partial payment of debt at least. Client has$60K of credit card and payday loans. Of that amount, $50K is credit card debt and $10K is payday loans. These are both high-interest debt but payday loan interests are sky-high. Once you start using payday loans, you know you’re in a deep hole that you cannot get out of. So it’s really time to get rid of these debts. It’s time to get a fresh start in life without accumulated debt. This is a no brainer. Client pays $2000 a month for minimum monthly interest payments on his unsecured debt from his net income of $4,500. That’s almost half his net income every month! No one should be under the

yoke of so much debt. Wise up and get rid of these debts now and be productive again. Even Walt Disney filed for Chapter 7 twice before Mickey and Disneyland became successful. Now his business is multibillion and worldwide. Shanghai Disney just opened and its so successful that they are expanding the park. There’s HongKong Disney and one in Japan too. Before all of this success, Mr. Disney had to file for bankruptcy twice. His second fresh start from Chapter 7 led to business success beyond imagination! Milton Hershey also filed for Chapter 7 once before Hershey chocolate products became successful. Now, his business is probably the biggest chocolate business in the world. I’m sure you must have brought your family to Disneyland and you must have bought Hershey chocolate products for yourself and children at some time in your life. These businesses were borne from successful fresh starts after Chapter 7 bankruptcy! President Trump’s businesses filed for bankruptcy 4 times during the nineties. He nuked his business debts with reorganization under bankruptcy law. Argentina filed for sovereign bankruptcy in 2000. It could not pay back even the interest on its loans and bondholders were left holding the bag. Greece is has been under bankruptcy reorganization for the last 3 years. I was in Athens last year and I could feel the depression of the people there. The city has no vitality

because it has too much debt; same thing happening to debtors with too much debt. They have no vitality because their income goes mostly to debt service. They are debt slaves who practically work for nothing because they have lost the ability to save money and cannot be productive. If you are a debt slaves, get rid of your debt ball and chain now with a Chapter 7 discharge. Who knows, you might become the next Walt Disney, Milton Hershey or Donald Trump. Pick your choice of who you want to be. You can become the next billionaire or the next president of the USA with your fresh start. Second client is 58. His is going through a divorce. Wife filed for divorce after 10 years of marriage, and now asks for alimony or spousal support. Why 10 years, you might wonder. Well, in California, after 10 years of marriage, if you make less than your spouse, you are legally entitled to ask for spousal support. So, you see a lot of divorces filed by the spouse making the lesser income once the 10-year qualification has been reached. Your spouse is not as dumb as you think. Or, you may not be as smart as you think. In this case, client makes about $100K a year in his profession, while his younger wife makes $20K a year. This means that wife can and surely will ask for $1600 spousal support. Now, where did all the love go to? It all went to alimony. So think twice and thrice before you make the big jump. If you do make the jump, make sure your clock yourself and if you are the higher income spouse, if you think you made a mistake, better end the marriage before you reach your 10 year mark. Otherwise, you will be on the hook for alimony. Client had a previous Chapter 7

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discharge in 2012. He now owes $50K of credit card debt. I guess he used these cards to pay for travelling the globe with his younger wife. Wife is 10 years younger. Whatever the reasons are, his situation now is he only has one amount of $1600. He can use this to pay alimony or pay the minimum on $50K of credit cards. Either way, it’s not a pretty sight because instead of saving $1600 a month, he’s paying that out to a person who no longer is his wife. Between paying alimony and credit cards, the choice is clear. He has to pay alimony. Client is however fortunate that the current value of his house does not exceed the balance of his first mortgage. This means that Chapter 13 will allow him to strip the 2nd mortgage of $76K. The $76K was discharge in his 2012 Chapter 7, but the mortgage lien survived. Although creditor cannot legally collect on the note because it is discharged, the fact that the mortgage survived the discharge leaves creditor with the legal remedy of foreclosure, which it will not do because foreclosure will yield zero for payment of the 2nd mortgage. Chapter 13 now plus Chapter 7 in 2012, makes this case a Chapter 20. This works only in Riverside. Fortunately for client, he lives in Riverside. So he loses his wife and has to pay alimony of $1600 but he gets to strip his 2nd mortgage and make a partial payment on his $50K credit cards over 60 months. As the 2nd mortgage is stripped, client doesn’t have to pay the mortgage because the note has been discharged in Chapter 7 previously. If you need bankruptcy relief, please call my office for an appointment and I will analyze your case personally.

MMDA designates tow away zones in Cubao, Quezon City MANILA, April 17 (PNA) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) started Monday its clearing operations on four major roads in Cubao to improve traffic flow going to and from Quezon City traversing EDSA. In a statement, the agency said its towing personnel and Sidewalk Operations Group had began clearing road obstructions and illegally parked vehicles on Main Avenue, South Road, 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue in Barangay Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, Quezon City and declared these roads as tow away zones. The MMDA is eyeing to open a

bypass connecting Mariposa Street to 3rd Avenue going towards Camp Crame. MMDA General Manager Thomas Orbos explained that motorists going to and from Quezon City can go straight to EDSA if Camp Crame would open its gates to the public. Motorists coming from Makati City can exit EDSA using Col. Boni Serrano Avenue (Santolan) and those coming from Quezon City can exit South Road instead of P. Tuazon Street, according to Orbos. Furthermore, the MMDA has conducted a series of dialogues with barangay officials on the clearing operations of roads in the area.

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“We have already talked with barangay officials, headed by Barangay Chairman Tony Tamalayan, about this bypass which entails clearing of road obstructions. So far, they have been supportive of the plan,� he said. MMDA personnel will be installing the necessary road markings such as pedestrian crossing and yellow box as well as directional signages to guide motorists who will be using the bypass. Meanwhile, the Department of Interior and Local Government- National Capital Region (DILG-NCR) has issued a memorandum mandating all barangay chairmen to ensure

that all roads within their area are cleared of all kinds of obstructions. DILG-NCR said President Duterte has instructed its office and the MMDA to sue barangay officials who neglect or refuse to cooperate with concerned agencies in road clearing operations. “The DILG-NCR, in coordination with the city/municipal mayors who exercise supervisory power over barangays, through the City Management Office of the LGU (local government unit), will monitor barangay actions in carrying on the task in clearing local roads from (sic) obstructions,� the agency said in its memorandum dated April 12, 2017.

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FB killer’s chaotic act purposely done to dramatize his story to validate self? The recent Facebook killer who videotaped himself by shooting an elderly man, Robert Godwin in Cleveland, Ohio just stunned and puzzled everyone of us here in the US. This author refuses to name the killer, in an effort not to glorify him. This story went viral on social media, which has now become our new normal in today’s electronic communication’s world. In the world of forensic psychiatry, according to Dr. Keith Ablow, a psychiatrist and member of the Fox News Medical Team, “when a person shows no empathy for another human being by extinguishing his life out of the blue, as a metaphor, he is using his own drama, confusion, helplessness and panic, only because he had also lost himself completely. And he used social media to ‘hide’ himself by turning his life story technologically.” Quite frankly, though this author understands that Godwin’s death

was physical in nature, the killer’s self-inflicted death was albeit, psychological. Maybe in his last search to validate himself, he wanted to feel his self-worth by posting his “power” on social media, thinking that each login he receives gives him that “high” feeling of being socially accepted to validate himself as a human being. Sadly, that was not so. Sometimes people who have “low self-esteem, self-confidence and self-worth find themselves desiring to “measure-up” to enable them to be socially accepted. Other individuals however, who are intellectually self-sufficient and

psychologically sovereign, do not need this kind of validation, because they have full confidence in their own reasoning, judging, evaluating, and critically thinking minds to recognize what is ok, or true WITH or WITHOUT the approval of others,” as stated by Dr. Michael Hurd, a NewsMax Insider. Finally, Dr. Hurd said that one’s relationship with social media is a reflection of your relationship with actual, real live people you encounter outside of the Internet and ultimately, this relationship with other people - what you need them for, nor DON’T need them for, says something about your own self-esteem, which means, confidence in yourself. So, in as much as we’re all thankful in learning the advantages of today’s highly technological world, we have to make sure tha the range of it has a positive impact on us to enable us to improve our sense of effective communication, rather than

Robert Godwin, the 74-year old victim.

promote negative issues such as cyberbullying and online harassment. Let us all recognize that we have the reponsiiblity in making social media as a major channel of communications in enhancing our modern daily livesbe responsible to recognize that social media is a major channel of communication which now plays an important part of our modern daily lives.

DOLE exec says separate department for OFWs unnecessary MANILA, Apr 18 (Mabuhay) – Labor Undersecretary Dominador Say on Tuesday said that a separate department focused on Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) is unnecessary, as opposed to the proposed plan of President Rodrigo Duterte to establish one. “Ang Department of Labor [and Employment] ang aming pananaw ay mas gugustuhin pa namin na nasa Pilipinas ang ating mga manggagawa because the more and longer they are there—nasa labas, outside out of the country—the more they are exposed to abuses, et cetera,” said Say, also the Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). “From that point of view ni Sec. Bello, he is speaking as a Secretary of the Department of Labor. Kasi kung magtatayo nga tayo ng Department of OFW, in one sense we are recognizing that we need to send OFWs,” he added. During his trip to the Middle East last week, Duterte spoke before OFWs and revealed his plan to create a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers in order to cater to the needs and concerns of OFWs. “The creation of a department does

not belong to me. It belongs to Congress. We have proposed a separate body... from the Labor [Department], ise-separate ‘yung OFW. So nakatutok ‘yan,” Duterte said. At a separate press conference hours before Duterte spoke at the Khalifa Stadium in Bahrain, however, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said that establishing an OFW department would be redundant and would counter the administration’s bid to create more local jobs for OFWs in the country. Say, on his part, said that he can-

not speak in behalf of Bello. “I cannot answer for Secretary Bello dahil nasa top level discussion siya, because there are some quarters nga who are espousing the creation of a Department of OFW. Secretary Bello is speaking on his behalf, in his own behalf as a secretary of the Department of Labor,” he said. Moreover, Say also mentioned that the proposed plan of Duterte to build a hospital in the Middle East to cater to OFWs was not discussed with DOLE. “Personally, narinig ko ‘yan for

the first time from President Duterte himself. The Department of Labor, hindi namin pinag-usapan ‘yan and besides I don’t think it should be a topic of the Department of Labor. It should be the DOH (Department of Health),” he said. It was upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport from the Middle East on Monday that Duterte revealed his plan to build a hospital for OFWs. Meanwhile, Say said they are expecting over 10,000 OFWs to come home in the following months.

MILF hails Duterte’s stance to address ‘historical injustice’ against Moros ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 17 (PNA) - The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) lauded Monday President Rodrigo Duterte’s “seriousness to correct historical injustices against the Moro people,” following his speech to Arab businessmen during his week-long trip to the Middle East. In a statement posted on its website, the MILF said the President “understood the political clamor of the Moro people for self-determination.” “It is really good to hear this promise again and again from the president. It gives us more strength and

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energy to fast-track the GPH-MILF peace process and the drafting of a new Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) compliant to the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro (CAB),” it said. On Saturday, President Duterte, who was on the last leg of his state visit in three Middle Eastern countries, told potential Qatari investors in Doha that the Philippines is open for business as the government is exerting all efforts to address the country’s problem on insurgencies. President Duterte emphasized that his administration is working closely

with the Moro fronts that have signed peace deals with the government. “There is a lot of Muslims in my Cabinet. We are trying to work out something now...We hope to succeed in our peace talks. We are ready to reconfigure the land. We are ready to concede what was lost from them,” the President told the participants during the business forum. In saying the government “is ready to concede what was lost from them,” the President was apparently referring to the colonial years when the country was under the Spanish government and the American rule.

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Kris flies to US to sign Hollywood movie contract When one door closes, another one opens. This saying is especially true for Kris Aquino who scored a huge break after experiencing a year of rejections. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Aquino shared how a part of her spirit broke when she lost two shows “because hiring an Aquino for TV was a political risk not worth taking.” However, things turned around for the better when she got a call from Tony and Grammy award winning Broadway producer Jhett Tolentino, who contacted her last March 23. “He was helping a Filipino-Chinese-American agent friend of his reach me to ask if I’d want to audition for a big Hollywood studio movie about to start filming. The pressure was I had to submit my reel in 72 hours,” Aquino wrote in the caption. Thinking there is nothing to lose, Aquino went for it and quickly mounted an audition shoot in Manila. “We shot, they immediately edited & color graded, both my audition scenes & video BIO. Sunday we sent the high definition material. And we waited. And PRAYED,” she said. Aquino’s prayers were answered as she revealed that she is set to fly to the United States on Sunday night to sign her contract. “I passed 5 levels of intense scrutiny and was offered a role. It is surreal to be reading the script from a major Hollywood studio watermarked on every page with my name,” Aquino

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said. Because she signed a non-disclosure agreement, Aquino said she is not yet at liberty to reveal anything about the project and her role. However, she decided to share her story just in time for Easter Sunday. “I wanted you to know my story... I pray it gives you encouragement & hope. I am proof that in life doors will shut & there will be heartbreaking setbacks but FAITH in God’s plan will open new, unexpected doors. We just need to trust in His Love, Provision, Restoration & Perfect Timing. Grace is unmerited; it’s God’s Gift we humbly receive with a heart overflowing with Gratitude,” she said. Aquino then thanked her siblings and sons for always being her strength. (MNS)

Renowned OPM composer Willy Cruz dies Prolific OPM songwriter Willy Cruz died early Easter Monday at the St. Luke’s Hospital following a stroke last week. He was 70. Cruz’s sister, Magdalena “Bong” Africa, said that the composer expired after a week-long comatose condition at the hospital. “Please remember Willy and his love for music and how he glorified God through his songs,” said Africa. Cruz left a rich legacy of songs which enriched OPM history. The list includes “Mahawi Man Ang Ulap,” “Pangarap Na Bituin,” “Kumusta Ka,” “Magandang Willy Cruz Gabi,” “Kapag Puso’y Sinugatan,” “Sa Duyan Ng Pag-ibig,” “Init Sa Magdamag,” “Araw-araw, Gabi-gabi,” “Doon Lang” and “Let The Pain Remain.” A pianist, composer, arranger and musical director, Cruz is the grandson of the famous composer and musical director Francisco Buencamino and is cousin to renowned pianist Cecile Licad. After his stint with the group Ambivalent Crowd where he worked with Celeste Legaspi, Cruz joined Vicor Music Corporation where he worked with Pilita Corrales, Nora Aunor, Cinderella and many other artists. He also founded Jem Recording where he composed and produced songs for Hajji Alejandro (“May Minamahal”), Zsa Zsa Padilla (“Kahit Na”) and Nonoy Zuñiga (“Never Ever Say Goodbye”). Cruz also did the soundtracks for “Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala,” “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas” and “Madrasta” where the Sharon Cuneta theme song “Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin” was also re-used for the teleserye “The Legal Wife.” Cruz’s last public appearance was in December where he was given his own star at the Eastwood Walk of Fame. Prior to that, he also appeared on “ASAP” in July where he was given tribute for his contributions in the music industry. The Cruz family has yet to finalize the details of the late composer’s wake and interment pending the arrival of some of their relatives from Europe. Following the news of Cruz’s death, several Filipino singers took to Twitter to express their grief over the renowned composer’s passing. (MNS)

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ICE coming to courts. What can you do? Question: I have a roommate who left an abusive relationship. She actually filed a Temporary Restraining Order against this person. Court was yesterday. She went to Court to testify in front of the Judge so that he would rule in her favor and her abuser would not come within 100 yards from her and hurt her again. She won the temporary restraining order, but when she was leaving the Courthouse, she was apprehended by ICE. She is now in detention. Can ICE do this? Answer: Yes, if the person they apprehend is inside the U.S. and here illegally, they can be apprehended. It is unfortunate and chilling that ICE has decided to do this for people at Court and coming out of Court. What message will this send? It will send the message that people who are illegal and who are victims of crime, that they should not go and get justice against those persons who committed the crime on them. In this exact case upon which you have asked the question, she probably would have kept taking the abuse from the person committing domestic violence on her and she would have lived in fear every day that he is around the corner and will abuse her more. It also emboldens the accuser and the perpetrator. They will know the fear that the person who is not here legally has and will use that against them. They will commit their crimes on the victims and then tell them if they are reported to the police that ICE will be called and they will be deported. ICE’s decision to do this is deplorable. They have no sense of how this will affect victims. You can already see statistics. People here illegally are reporting much less crimes. This

is not because there are less crimes, but because they are afraid of the police, of ICE and of being deported. In fact, there are probably more crimes actually being committed. Question: My friend said that ICE wanted to force her to sign her deportation papers. She felt compelled to do this. However, she luckily read something that she has a right not to sign. What can be done? Answer: You are correct. She did the right thing by not signing. Now, she will have an opportunity to fight her case in Immigration Court. She might qualify for VAWA, or the U Visa, or the T Visa or possibly the S Visa. There are other avenues as well. Question: Could she have resisted the ICE Official? Answer: Most likely not. However, she had and has a right to not speak to the officer and not to answer questions. She should simply say “I am choosing not to speak to you as that is my legal right and I am going to have my Immigration Attorney help me.” Question: She is in detention now. Can she get out? Answer: Yes, a Motion for a Bond Redetermination can be made. It will show she is not a flight risk and not a danger to the community. If granted, then she will be released during the pendency of the deportation hearings. I certainly understand the reluctance to report crimes. However, the way to help yourself is to see an

Immigration /Deportation Attorney who can see if and what you might qualify for under the U.S. Immigration Laws. ICE only wants to deport you. If you will see an Immigration Attorney in sufficient time, then you might very well be able to be helped and to later obtain legal status. Brian D. Lerner is a certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law as approved by the California Bar, Board of Legal Specialization. He has been a certified specialist for over 15 years and has been practicing law for over 25 years. The Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner will give you a free consultation and has offices in Long Beach and Carson, California and Quezon City, Philippines. You can e-mail Brian Lerner directly at blerner@californiaimmigration.us or make an appointment by calling 562-495-0554 or self-scheduling an appointment at blerner.checkappointments.com. Either way, he will try to help you and your family.

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BI chief Morente urges Duterte to certify Immigration bill as urgent MANILA, Apr 18 (Mabuhay) – Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Jaime Morente on Tuesday asked President Rodrigo Duterte to help expedite the passage of a bill aimed at updating the agency’s 77-year-old charter and upgrading the pay scale of its workers. Most of the BI employees fall under salary grades 1 to 11 or those who get a basic pay ranging from P9,981 to P19,620, which Morente described as “too low” that employees “could barely afford to shoulder the cost of their meals and transportation in going to work.” There are eight pending bills in the House and Senate seeking either to create a Commission on Immigration or update the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940. Last week, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II disclosed that the Department of Justice and the Department of Budget and Management agreed in a meeting in Malacañang on April 7 that the government will push for a new Immigration law to address the salary woes at the BI. If certified as urgent by the Palace, Aguirre said he hoped the bill will enacted ahead of Duterte’s second State of the Nation Address in July. The issue of low salary came to fore following reports of long lines at immigration counters as some officers skipped work due to unpaid overtime pay, which the bureau had been sourcing from express lane fees at airports. Duterte, however, vetoed a provision in the 2017 national budget which allows the use of express lane funds to augment the income of BI employees, arguing that the 29-year-old setup has no legal basis.

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Seven things you should not do when served with Divorce papers by your Spouse For most people, being served with divorce papers by your spouse is probably one of the biggest surprises in your life. The spouse in the receiving end of the divorce sometimes are not offered any explanation for the divorce petition by their spouse. You may start getting upset about how this can happen to you and start doing things that are going to be seriously detrimental to your divorce case later on in the proceeding. Here are seven things you should not do. 1. Do not confront your spouse and commit domestic violence Many spouse feel very angry and upset upon receiving the divorce papers. You may start blaming your spouse and attacking your spouse. You may even yell, threaten, scream, or even physically assault your spouse. This type of confrontation is called “domestic violence.� You may be arrested criminally if your spouse calls law enforcement. Your spouse may also file a domestic violence restraining order against you. Either one would compromise your ability to seek custody of your children, child support, and spousal support. It would also affect your credibility as a witness for future proceedings. In addition if you do this in front of the children, this may be looked at as domestic violence and abuse against the children. The incident may be reported to Child Protective Services for investigation. 2. Do not run to the bank and empty out all your bank accounts or sell assets except for funds necessary retain legal representation in the divorce. If you have assets, do not run and empty out your bank accounts with the goal of securing it from your spouse. The divorce petition and summons includes certain automatic temporary restraining orders (ATROS) which prohibits transferring and encumbering assets. You will be in violation of the ATROS if

you do this. Your spouse may also make a claim for breach of fiduciary duty against you. However there are certain exceptions to withdrawing funds such as funds necessary for your living expenses and funds you need to retain an attorney. 3. Do not cut off your spouse from any insurance policies One of the ATROS prohibits you from removing your spouse from health insurance coverage and other insurance policy. It would be a violation of ATROS to do so. You need to maintain your spouse on all existing insurance until the divorce is finalized or the status of marriage is dissolved in a bifurcated trial. 4. Do not take off with your child and move out of state or out of the country If the child has been living in this state, California Court has jurisdiction over your child even if you leave California after being served the divorce. Your spouse can get an order from the California court to return the child to California and get sole physical custody of your child. This can be enforced through law enforcement in other states. In addition, this would also be an ATROS violation. Such a move would seriously undermine your claim for custody of the children. 5. Do not use your child as a messenger to communicate with your spouse Divorce process is a very difficult process for the children. Children often blame themselves for the divorce of their parents. Children sometimes manifest this through their academic performance during the divorce pro-

DOLE recommends regularization of 10,000 PLDT workers MANILA, April 19 (PNA) -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday recommended the regularization of 10,000 workers of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) after conducting special assessment on the telecommunications company in accordance with the implementation of Department Order (DO) 174. In a press briefing, Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the proposal was the result of the department’s Special Assessment/Visit of Establishments (SAVE), which found that the workers are performing jobs that are directly connected to the company’s business but under contracting and subcontracting arrangements. “I will order the regularization of close to 10,000 workers under contracting and subcontracting arrangements but are performing jobs that are directly related to PLDT’s business,� he explained. Bello noted that the company’s subcontractors were also found to be non-compliant with the new order. “PLDT where found violations, mostly among its sub-contractors and majority of which are not even registered or with expired registrations,� he said.

Likewise, the DOLE chief reported that Philippine Airlines (PAL) and PAL Express including their contractors and subcontractors were found violating general labor standards and occupational safety and health standards (OSHS). These violations include underpayment of wages, overtime pay, service incentive leave under general labor and standards and no valid fire safety inspection certificate, no trained safety and health officers on OSHS. Bello added, “Contractors’ workers are also performing jobs directly related to the main business of the companies.� The SAVE is the DOLE’s mechanism to assess, validate and verify compliance with labor laws of companies and their contractors/ subcontractors. On the other hand, the DOLE revealed that a total of 45,605 employees have been regularized in response to the Duterte administration’s campaign to end labor only contracting in the country. According to the department’s data, the more than 45,000 regularized workers were recorded since the “endo� campaign started in July 2016 until March 2017.

cess. Do not involve the children in your divorce case. Using the children to communicate messages to your spouse puts them in a difficult and very stressful situation. This will also affect your claim for custody of your children if you regularly involve your children in your attempt to communicate with your spouse. In addition, you should not say disparaging remarks about the other parent to your children. 6. Do not stalk your spouse in social medias such as facebook or tweeter. Your spouse probably stopped informing you as to what is going on in his/her life at this point. You may be curious if your spouse hooked up with a third party or an old flamer. You may be curious what your spouse are telling your friends and family. Do not stalk your spouse in social media such as facebook. Do not hack into your spouse’s e-mail. This is a crime. Your spouse can also file a domestic violence restraining order against you for stalking. Most of the evidence obtained illegally is not admissible in court anyways. If you have been unfriended by your spouse, let it be. 7. Do not quit your job voluntarily If you think you can dodge child support and spousal support by quitting your job voluntarily, it is not going to happen. Your spouse’s lawyer will argue that there was no legitimate reason for you to leave your employment and may seek the court to impute income on you. Your spouse may seek vocational evaluation for purposes of determining your earning capacity. In addition, the amount of income you will lose by

quitting is substantially more than the money you will owe in child or spousal support. Even if you are successful in dodging the support orders by quitting your job, your spouse can modify them back up the moment you go back to the work force. If you have been served with divorce papers and are unsure how to react, seek professional help before you dig yourself deeper in the hole. 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, APLC. This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Board 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, APLC. is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kenneth@kenreyeslaw.com or visit our website at Kenreyeslaw.com

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the East Asia Summit and the ASEAN-US Leaders’ Summit to be hosted by the Philippines in November,” the DFA said. On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Duterte said that Trump’s visit would benefit the country. Ambassador Marciano Paynor Jr., Director-General for Operations of the ASEAN 2017 National Organizing Committee, said Trump had indicated that he would join the ASEAN and the rest of the dialogue partners in the November summit during his

phone call with Duterte in December. Pence made the announcement during a visit to the headquarters of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Jakarta. He also said Trump will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Vietnam. Pence said the Trump administration would work with ASEAN on security issues, trade and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. (MNS)

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Police. “The summary killings by riding in tandem and other similar methods have become too predictable and the public have grown tired of hearing the same modus operandi over and over again,” said the senator. “The police must therefore show

solutions of these DUI’s and arrests must be made in considerable degree,” he added. DUI is deaths under investigation. Lacson headed the PNP during the time of then President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada. (MNS)

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which is signed between AMA Group Holdings Corp. and Nader & Ebrahim Sons of Hassan Company W.L.L. – Project: Expanding 10,000 hectares of agricultural land in Davao in the next three to five years. – Potential job creation: 3,500 to 40,000 new jobs in three to five years – Contribution to exports: Increasing exports of banana, pineapple, monggo (mung bean), and lentils to 560 metric tons per year with value of USD280 million. • Qatar – Value: USD206 million – Number of projects: 13 – Potential job creation: 5,770 new jobs – Sectors: Retirement village (in

Romblon, Cebu, or Davao), information and technology economic zone, medical tourism, poultry, halal food processing, digital marketing, manufacturing of coco fiber in South Cotabato, manufacturing and export of nanostructured carbon, and agro-industrial economic zone in Palawan On top of these business-to-business agreements, the Philippine delegation bagged a USD1.0-billion Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement (IPPA) with Qatar. The IPPA will facilitate the USD1.0 billion sovereign investment fund from Qatar to developmental projects in Mindanao, particularly in areas of agriculture and infrastructure.

Duterte the honorary doctor of laws degree as part of tradition. However, some sectors are opposing the move due to alleged human rights violations in the campaign against drugs. Earlier, Malacañang said that President Duterte was not angling for any awards but might accept the honorary degree if offered. Following the development, Duterte became the third president to decline the conferment. Former presidents Joseph Estrada and Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo have both declined honorary degrees from UP.

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rity cooperation. The DFA will host the 30th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings from April 26 to 29. Bolivar said they expected all nine other ASEAN leaders to be in attendance at the meetings to be held at the Philippine International Convention Center on April 29. ASEAN groups Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia. Meanwhile, there is no expected effect of the recent clash of government troops and Abu Sayyaf in the province, said the DFA in Bohol and that the three-day ASEAN trade meetings and will push through on Wednesday. “We can confirm that the ASEAN meeting in Bohol will through as scheduled, unless any new information dictates otherwise,” said new DFA spokesman Robespierre Bolivar on Monday.

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Bolivar said all relevant international delegates have confirmed participation to the meetings in Bohol. ASEAN’s 10 member states will hold the Intersessional Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Trade Negotiating Committee Asean Caucus Meeting (ISSL-RCEP TNC) at the Hennan Resort in Panglao Island from April 19 to 21. Representatives from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei and the Philippines, this year’s ASEAN host, will attend the meetings. The Department of Trade and Industry will host the meetings. “The Security Committee of our National Organizing Council is continuously working to ensure the safety and security of the meeting,” added Bolivar. Three soldiers, a policeman and at least six armed men were killed in a gunbattle in Inabangan, Bohol last Tuesday.

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Tourism chief wants Rodeo Masbateño showcased in ASEAN summit By Norman B. Tamar and Rhaydz B. Barcia

MASBATE CITY, April 18 (PNA) – While the unveiling of a new bust or statue of a cowboy on horseback in front of the capitol building here in this city gave a new flavor to this year’s staging of the 34th Rodeo Masbateño Festival, it was the long parade of hundreds of cowboys on horseback, some of them on foot, which stole the attention of the spectators. Particularly awed was guest of honor Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo who said the Department of Tourism will work so the Philippines can showcase the unique Rodeo Festival in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in December. Expressing admiration for the action-packed festival showcasing the life of local cowhands, Teo said such an event, which is seen only in the US, is the only one of its kind in Asia. “Rodeo Masbateño is the most unique festival in the country as locals portray a way of life in which men and women dressed up in cowboy outfits compete western style in bull riding and steed wrestling,” she said. Teo added the tourism department will do its best so the rodeo festival could be presented to ASEAN leaders. The Philippines is hosting the 50th anniversary of ASEAN this year wherein all heads of states, foreign ministers, senior officials and other high-level officials from the 10 member-states of ASEAN will be visiting the country.

She said the festival, that showcases Masbate as the top cattle producer in the Philippines, will also promote the country’s livestock and be a top tourist draw in the ASEAN conference. Teo added she will also work so that airline companies will add more affordable flights to Masbate due to the increasing number of tourists drawn to the province. Maria O. Ravanilla, Bicol Tourism director, said the Rodeo Masbateño festival is the only rodeo event in the entire Asia. The festival has its roots from the day to day ranch practice in Masbate that was later turned into a contest of skills on livestock handling such as lassoing, wrestling and cattle-riding among cow hands or farm workers. Ravanilla said in 2010, the number of tourists going to Masbate increased tremendously due to the rodeo festival. She said the “notable tourist arrivals” greatly helped fuel economic growth in the province. Masbate Governor Antonio Kho said the festival also provided vast opportunities for the continuous growth of the province’s cattle industry. “As a matter of fact a roll-on-rolloff (Roro) port has opened in the municipality of Mandaon that will connect it to Roxas City leading to Caticlan in Boracay and vice versa,” he said. Masbate Mayor Rowena Tuazon said for 24 years now, the festival has been giving a distinct identity to

SC junks petitions questioning foreign ownership of PLDT BAGUIO CITY, April 18 (PNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday affirmed its earlier decision which denied the petition of intervention filed by lawyer questioning the implementation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the high court’s ruling in June 2011 imposing the 40-percent limit to foreign ownership of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT). SC spokesman Theodore Te announced the directive was issued during the summer session of the magistrates here. “The Court voting 8-5, denied petitioner’s motion for reconsideration of the Court’s November 22, 2016 decision (which denied the petition and the petition in intervention) for not having raised any substantially new grounds to warrant a reconsideration,” Te said in a press conference Te said the Court maintained its 8-5 voting against the petition filed by lawyer Jose Roy III. Roy’s motion for reconsideration, according to the Court, failed to raise new arguments that would warrant the reversal of its decision issued on December 21. In its en banc resolution dated Nov. 22, the SC justices voting 8-5, denied the petition filed by Roy against SEC Chair Teresita Herbosa who, the High Court said, did not commit grave abuse of discretion when she issued Memorandum Circular No. 8 Series of 2013 for “lack of merit both on procedural and substantive grounds.” and the petition in intervention filed by Atty. Wilson Gamboa. The petitioner argued that SEC abused its discretion in issuing MC

No. 8 wherein it omitted the uniform and separate application of the 60:40 rule in favor of Filipinos to each and every class of shares of a corporation. In a decision penned by Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa, the Court en banc upheld the validity of SEC Memorandum Circular No. 8, Series of 2013 or Guidelines on Compliance with the Filipino-Foreign Ownership Requirements Prescribed in the Constitution and/or Existing Laws by Corporations Engaged in Nationalized and Partly Nationalized Activities). The five justices who dissented with the decision are Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, Associate Justices Teresita Leonardo De Castro, Arturo Brion, Jose Mendoza and Marvic Leonen. In the Gamboa decision, the Court held that the “capital” requirement in Article XII, Section 11 of the 1987 Constitution refers only to shares of stock entitled to vote in the election of directors. The Court directed SEC to apply this definition of the term “capital” in determining the extent of allowable foreign ownership in the case of PLDT and if there is a violation of Section 11, Article XII of the Constitution, to impose the appropriate sanctions under the law. Roy questioned the constitutionality of the memorandum for not conforming to the spirit and letter of the Court’s decision in the case of Gamboa v. Teves promulgated on June 28, 2011 and its Resolution on the motions for reconsideration issued on October 9, 2012 on the limit to foreign ownership under Section 11, Article XII of the Constitution.

Rodeo kicks off in Masbate: The biggest festival of the year for Masbateños once again comes to Masbate City as local cowboys in their Wild Wild West attire and their horses trot along the main roads during the grand horse parade. The 24th Rodeo Masbateño opened in the city on Tuesday (April 18, 2017). (PNA photo courtesy of Nerissa Mahinay)

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MANILA, April 18 (PNA) – Malacañang on Tuesday said the latest Pulse Asia survey showing President Rodrigo Duterte garnering the highest approval and trust rating among the country’s top officials has validated the people’s deep appreciation towards the President’s policies on drugs, criminality and corruption. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that considering that Pulse Asia conducted its survey at a time when the President was facing mounting pressure from his fiercest critics, Duterte has remained the highest approved, and most trusted among top national government official in the Philippines “This tells us that a great majority of Filipinos appreciate the President’s priority of protecting the nation’s patrimony - the next generation - from dangerous drug traffickers and violators; to restore a trustworthy government free from corruption; to keep our streets safe from crime; our society just and fair; and our many peoples get along,” Abella said. The Palace official added that the poll results also confirmed that public sentiment towards the President’s policy on drugs, criminality and corruption cannot be swayed by the ‘vicious noise’ coming from his fiercest critics. “The vicious noise from the President’s fiercest critics failed to dampen public sentiment on the latest presidential rating,” he said. “We thank our people for trusting that the Duterte administration is on the right track to building a nation worthy of all Filipinos,” Abella said. In the latest Pulse Asia survey released Monday, the performance rating of Pres. Duterte dropped five points nationally, from 83 percent in December 2016 to 78 percent in March. The President’s trust rating also dropped seven points, from 83 percent last December to 76 percent in March. On the other hand, Robredo recorded 58 percent performance rating in March, four percent lower than her 62 percent rating in December 2016. Her trust ratings also fell to 56 percent, down two percentage points from the 58 percent rating she got last December. Meanwhile, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III got an approval and trust rating of 55 percent and 51 percent, respectively. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez earned a 40 percent approval rating while his trust rating stands at 37 percent. In the meantime, Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno earned 42 percent and 40 percent approval and trust ratings respectively. The survey was conducted from March 15 to 20, 2017. Among the issues facing President Duterte at the time included the filing of an impeachment complaint against him last March 16; the Senate appearance of a self-confessed but perjured assassin; human rights reports highly critical of the Duterte administration’s campaign against illegal drug traffickers and violators; and the internationally aired video message of Robredo among others.

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Pangilinan: Report on ‘state-sponsored’ EJKs backs Lascañas’ death squad claim MANILA, Apr 19 (Mabuhay) – A report on alleged “state-sponsored extrajudicial killings” authored by a retired police intelligence officer supports the claim of self-confessed hitman Arturo Lascañas about the so-called Davao Death Squad (DDS), Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said Wednesday. “That corroborates the earlier statement made by Lascañas when he said that the DDS received cash payments for each killing made,” Pangilinan, president of the Liberal Party, said in a text message when asked to comment on the report by Reuters news service. Lascañas, a retired cop, earlier claimed that President Rodrigo Duterte, during his term as Davao City mayor, paid up to P100,000 per drug suspect killed by police officers. Testifying in a Senate inquiry last month, Lascañas said he was involved in the killing of at least 200 people, including radio broadcaster Jun Pala, upon the orders of Duterte. He said members of the DDS, in which he was a “major player,” were motivated to kill drug suspects because of the “reward system” instituted by Duterte. According to two senior officers interviewed by Reuters, police officers have received payments for killing drug suspects. A 26-page report supposedly authored by

one of the officers, titled “The State-Sponsored Extrajudicial Killings in the Philippines,” alleged that the “reward” for drug killings range from P20,000 for a “street level pusher and user,” to P50,000 for a member of the barangay council, P1 million for “distributors, retailers and wholesalers” and P5 million for “drug lords.” The document has been shared with leaders of the Catholic Church, and the Commission on Human Rights, Reuters said. “Police officers kill for money, said the commander, but also out of fear: Even the police are afraid of being included on a “watch list” of drug suspects drawn up by police and local officials,” the report noted. Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III deferred comment on the issue, saying he first needs to read the report. Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III downplayed the report. “I give small weight basta international news agency about the Philippines,” Sotto said in a text message. Senator Panfilo Lacson, chairman of the Senate public order committee which conducted an inquiry into Lascañas’ allegations against Duterte, earlier said that the retired cop’s claims are “clearly meant to destabilize” the Duterte administration. (MNS)

Strong peso due to Duterte’s ‘decisive’ pursuit of peace and order MANILA, April 18 (PNA) – Malacañang on Tuesday said that President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘decisive leadership’ in pursuing peace and order has resulted to healthy economic growth as indicated by the sustained strength of the Philippine peso. “The sustained strength of the Philippine peso mirrors the high business and investor confidence in the decisive leadership of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement. “Under the PRRD administration, it is a doctrine that an economy thrives when there is peace and order. Pursuing that tack has resulted in robust economic growth,” he said.

The Palace official said the administration hopes to sustain the economic momentum in order to bring Filipinos closer to Duterte’s promise of a comfortable life. “To sustain it we are launching the biggest infrastructure program in Philippine history. Big-ticket projects such as roads and bridges, mass urban transport system, alternative green city solutions are among key investments intended to move the country closer to the promise of a comfortable life for all,” he said. “The Philippine economic future indeed looks very promising and we enjoin our people to continuously support the administration as we together build a nation worthy of all Filipinos,” Abella said.

De Lima to justices: Only Supreme Court can stop abuse of State power MANILA, Apr 18 (Mabuhay) – Senator Leila De Lima has renewed her plea for the Supreme Court (SC) to release her from detention on illegal drug trading charges, saying only the justices can put a stop to the government’s alleged abuse of power aimed at persecuting her. A staunch critic of President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, De Lima ironically is said to have conspired with high-profile inmates to sell or trade illegal drugs inside the New Bilibid Prison during her term as justice secretary in exchange for millions of pesos supposedly for her senatorial campaign last year. De Lima has repeatedly denied the allegations as she asked the SC to invalidate her arrest on grounds that the Department of Justice and the Office of Solicitor General could not agree on the nature of her offense, the case should have been tried before the Sandiganbayan and not at the Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court, and the case did not have merit. In a memorandum filed on Monday, De Lima also insisted that she is not seeking special treatment from the SC when she challenged her arrest directly before the

high court. “This case is not special because it involves a Senator of the Republic of the Philippines who has been deprived of her liberty. S he is not asking for any special consideration because of her public position or because she is in jail,” the senator said. “She seeks only the fundamental right of every citizen to invoke the Constitution as shield and sword against government abuse,” she added. What makes the case special, De Lima said, is the government’s “willingness” to use the “strong arm of the law to persecute” her to fulfill Duterte’s promise to make her rot in jail. “To file charges that are manifestly false before a court that is manifestly without jurisdiction, simply to satisfy the lust for vengeance. That is why petitioner (De Lima) has come to this Court with such haste. For it is only this Court that is capable of stopping such abuse of power. If they are capable of doing this to a Senator, they are capable of doing this to anyone—unless the Honorable Court acts, and acts now,” she said.

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6 years not enough to decide Marcos electoral protest — Macalintal MANILA, April 18 (PNA) -- Six years is not enough to recount all the election results being questioned by defeated vice presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos due to the huge number of clustered precincts he wanted to reopen. In a chance interview, Vice President Leni Robredo’s lead counsel Romulo Macalintal expressed doubt that the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) can finish the recount of all election results being questioned before the sixyear term of Robredo ends in 2022. “Iyong isang munisipyo na lamang halimbawa, inaabot ng isang taon at kalahati hanggang dalawang taon at dito 18 probinsya at limang highly-urbanized cities ang involved, ‘yan ay about 700 municipalities and 11 cities,” Macalintal said. Marcos’ camp had accused the vice president’s camp of deliberately delaying the electoral protest. According to Macalintal, the delay in the electoral protest is caused by the errors committed by the Marcos camp. “Hindi naman mabagal iyan. Ang problema kasi mahina ang kanyang protesta. Maraming pagkakamali ang kanilang ginawa, napakalawak kasi ng kanyang protesta at hindi nagkaroon ng specific na allegations,” he explained. He said that based on rules, an electoral protest should have “detailed specifications of the actual

omissions committed.” He said they are asking specific answers to specific questions like, “Who did it? Where was it done? Where it happened? How it happened?” Earlier, Marcos lead counsel Vic Rodriguez belied Macalintal’s claim. Rodriguez said the main protest document has 1,000 pages and its attachment has at least 2,000 pages. He complained that it has been 10 months since they filed the protest and the PET has yet to start the preliminary conference. He pointed out that in the protest filed by Mar Roxas against then Vice President Jejomar Binay, the PET started the preliminary conference three months after it was filed. Marcos’s camp on Monday paid an initial PHP36 million for its electoral protest, which covers a total of 39,221 clustered precincts. It is expected to pay an additional PHP30 million by July 14. The PET, meanwhile, required Robredo’s camp to pay a total of PHP8 million for the first instalment and another PHP7.4 million for the second instalment by July 14. The required fee from Robredo is based on her counter-protest. Robredo’s camp has filed a manifestation before the PET, seeking clarification on the fees that Marcos must settle. It has not paid the required first

Robredo’s camp denies engaging in delaying tactics MANILA, April 17 (PNA) – The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday said they are not applying delaying tactics to the electoral protest filed against Robredo by former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos. Atty. Romeo Macalintal, Robredo’s chief legal counsel on electoral protest said what they are trying to prove is the cases cited by Marcos’ camp in their protest are obsolete and do not apply to the present election law. “The basis of their arguments cannot apply to automated elections. The cases that Marcos camp cited only pertains to manual elections,” he told reporters. He said this is why they are asking the Supreme Court to give them ample time to explain their side that they are not applying “delaying tactics” as the Marcos camp claims. Meanwhile, Marcos went to the Supreme Court to pay more than PHP30 million for his election protest against Robredo. The SC, which also serves as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), directed Robredo and Marcos to shell out a total of PHP81.46 million for their separate election protests. Of this amount, PHP66.02 million will be used for the retrieval of poll materials for the protest of Marcos, while PHP15.44 million will be used to retrieve election materials for Robredo’s petition. Marcos’ petition covers 132,446 voting precincts while Robredo’s counter-protest covers 31,278 precincts. A budget of PHP500 is needed to retrieve election documents and ballot boxes from each precinct. Both parties have made initial deposits of PHP200,000 each. This amount was already deducted from the PHP66.02 million and PHP15.44 million required from Marcos and Robredo, respectively. Marcos lost to Robredo by only 263,473 votes, making the 2016 vice-presidential contest the tightest vice-presidential race in recent history. instalment. Macalintal said they have asked PET to determine if Marcos’s protest has basis before making the payment. Robredo won with 14,418,817

votes against 14,682,290 votes received by Marcos. The 263,473 margin was among the narrowest in the history of the country’s vice presidential elections.

Marcos pays PHP36-M initial fee for poll protest vs VP Robredo MANILA, April 17 (PNA) – Former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., on Monday paid a PHP36.2-million for the first installment for his election protest filed before the Supreme Court (SC) sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) against Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo. The PET ordered Marcos to pay PHP66,223,000 for the 132,446 precincts for his election protest against Robredo to proceed. In its three-page resolution, PET ruled that Marcos should pay PHP36,023,000 on or before April 14 and PHP30-million on or before July 14 while Robredo is required to pay PHP8-million on or before April 14, and PHP7,439,000 on or before July 14.

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Marcos went personally to the SC Clerk of Court to pay the first installment. ”Galing ako sa Office of the Clerk of Court at ako ay nag-comply sa order na bayaran na first tranche para sa protest ko. Kahit na meron kami mga disagreement sa pag kalkula pati sa pag issue ng order dahil pinapabayad kami ng PHP36 million kahit na Semana santa, kahit na Good Friday and Maundy Thursday,” he told reporters on Monday. He also thanked his friends and supporters pulled in resources to raise the PHP36 million. ”Buti na lang meron akong mga kaibigan na nag-magandang loob, na tama at makatarungan ang aking prptest. At sila rin ang, kagaya ng sabi ko, mga umikot at

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which is we don’t agree with. And then the manner in which the order was given was very… masyado kaming minadali. At kagaya ng sinabi ko, eh mabuti na lang at maraming lumapit at nag-offer na tumulong,” he noted. Meanwhile, the camp of Robredo on Monday asked the PET to hold in abeyance her payment of PHP15.44 million as deposit for her petition to dismiss the election protest filed by former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. In a manifestation, Robredo through her lawyer Romulo Macalintal asked the PET for clarification on its order directing her to pay the amount saying that the rules do not require her to deposit the said amount yet.

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Belt & Road Forum continue to gain support from state leaders By Jelly F. Musico

BEIJING, April 18 (PNA) – The Belt and Road Initiative is gaining more support after state and government leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressed interest to attend the Belt and Road Forum International Cooperation next month. According to reports posted at the Belt and Road portal, Putin has confirmed his attendance in the Forum slated on May 14-15 in Beijing. Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli has described Russia as an important partner among the Belt and Road countries. Zhang said Chinese President Xi Jing Jinping and Putin have reached strategic consensus to in-

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SC halts QC ordinance on property valuation hike BAGUIO CITY, April 18 – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) stopping the Quezon City government’s ordinance imposing a hefty increase in property valuations in the city. SC spokesman Theodore Te announced the directive during summer session of the magistrates here. The Court granted the plea of petitioner Alliance of Quezon City Homeowners’ Association Inc. (AQCHI) seeking a temporary relief from the implementation Quezon City Ordinance No. 2556 (Series of 2016) which approved the fair market value of lands and basic unit construction costs for buildings and other structures for the revision of real property assessments in the city. ”The Court issued TRO effectively immediately and until further orders from the court enjoining respondents from implementing, collecting upon, or enforcing Quezon City Ordinance No. 2556 (series of 2016) which approved the fair market value of lands and basic unit construction cost for buildings and other structures for the revision of real property assessments in Quezon City, effectively incrasing existing values from 100 percent to 500 percent to be effective in 2017 for lands and in 2018 for buildings and other structures,” Te said during the press briefing in Baguio City. The AQCHI named Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista, the Quezon City Assessor’s Office and the City’s treasurer’s office as respondents in the petition.

Aside from issuing a TRO, the Court directed the respondents to comment on the petition of AQCHI within 10 days from notice. Aside from AQCHI, other affected sectors including business groups have expressed their opposition to the implementation of the ordinance saying that it the additional tax would have to be pass to their customers. Mayor Herbert M. Bautista signed Ordinance SP-2556, S-2016 which addresses the 21-year gap since fair market values for properties in Quezon City were last adjusted. The Department of Finance (DoF) and the Commission on Audit (COA) recommended that the city government revise its outdated real property valuation system, citing Republic Act No. 7160, or the Local Government Code of 1991, which requires adjustments to property values every three years. “The city assessor shall undertake the general revision of real property assessments... and shall apply the new assessment level of 5 percent for residential and 14 percent for commercial and industrial classification, respectively.” Increases in RPT due are estimated to range from 39 to 61 percent, the socialized housing tax (SHT), which imposes an additional 0.5 percent tax on assessed value of all Quezon City lands that exceed PHP100,000, will not be increased. Low-lying and sunken areas prone to flooding will be granted a reduction of at most 20 percent of the tax base value per square meter.

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Australian scientists use blood bank to develop ‘vaccine’ for diabetes SYDNEY, April 19 (PNA/Xinhua) – Australian scientists are optimistic that a bank of blood donations will help them develop a vaccine for Type 1 diabetes. The team from the St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research became the first researchers in the world to observe immune cells destroy insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. They discovered that the immune cells targeted the C-peptide molecule and are now developing a blood test to measure the immune response to the molecule, which they believe causes type 1 diabetes. Stuart Mannering, an immunologist at St Vincent’s, said the team was hopeful of developing a therapy that would teach the immune system not to attack the cells. “That’s our long term goal,” Mannering told News Limited on Wednesday. “The next step towards this is to measure that immune response in blood samples so we can try to detect it before people develop symptoms of Type 1 diabetes.” “What we would really like is a blood test that we can do after a much shorter period of time so that we can see if the immune response is going in the direction we want it.”

Western Visayas records 5 cases of human rabies ILOILO CITY, April 18 (PNA) – Western Visayas’ regional health office has confirmed two cases of human rabies in the first four months of the year and is validating three others. The regional health office’s head of the infectious diseases cluster, Dr. Elvie Villalobos, sounded the alarm Tuesday as he cited the increasing number of cases of dog bites in Western Visayas. The two cases confirmed were from Cauayan, Negros Occidental while of the three that are being verified, two are from Capiz and one is from Kabankalan, Negros Occidental.

The Western Visayas regional health office has recorded more than 85,000 animal bites in 2016, compared to 65,000 in 2015. It monitored nine deaths last year -- four from Negros Occidental, two each from Antique and Capiz, and one from Iloilo. Western Visayas ranked ninth nationwide in terms of mortality. “This is alarming because supposedly we are aiming for zero death from rabies,” Villalobos said. He noted that more than half of children below 15 years old are vulnerable to dog bites because they are the ones left at home during vacation.

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2012 to February 2017 were people who engaged in paid sex, some 1,990 (54 percent) of whom paid for sex, 1,115 (30 percent) accepted payment for sex, and 588 (16 percent) engaged in both. Of the figure, 3,532 (96 percent) were male. Meanwhile, according to the report, 95 deaths were registered last February, 91 of whom were male, while 52 belonged to the 25-34 age bracket, 15 to the 15-24 age group, and 25 to the 35-49 age bracket. All of them were infected through sexual contact.

Bicol health authorities remind public about ‘6S’ in summer By Connie Destura

LEGAZPI CITY, April 18 (PNA) – Regional and provincial health authorities in Bicol have reminded the public to be more careful about their health in the flurry of activities this summer season because of the common diseases that usually arise at this time. Noemi Bron, health education provincial officer of Department of Health (DOH)-Bicol’s non-communicable disease prevention and control program, advised the public to be aware of the six common summer diseases or conditions, referred to as the “6S,” that can adversely affect one’s health. “These are sore eyes, sunburn, suka at tae (diarrhea), sipon at ubo (colds and coughs), sakit sa balat (skin diseases) and sakmal ng aso (animal bites),” she said. Bron said hand washing can limit the spread of harmful bacteria or viruses that cause sore eyes or conjunctivitis. Dr. Nathaniel Rempillo, provincial health officer of Albay, said it is good to drink plenty of water. “This will make one’s body fresh from too much heat and will help in avoiding dehydration,” he said.

Bron said drinking 8-12 glasses of water can help avoid heat stroke due to too much exposure to the sun. Rempillo said families should bring their own food while traveling to prevent food poisoning as food spoils easily because of the heat. “Always have oral rehydration salt solution ready in case one suffers diarrhea,” said Bron. She issued a reminder to the public about the skin diseases that abound when one swims in dirty water or unmaintained public swimming pools. “Remember to take a bath before and after plunging into the pool and to refrain from urinating in the pool,” said Bron. She said colds and cough spread during the summer season because of erratic weather that brings sudden downpour from time to time. “Senior citizens are advised to get vaccinated against influenza before the flu season begins in June,” added Bron. As to animal bites, particularly dog bites, she said there is an animal bite center in the Bicol Regional Teaching and Training Center where rabies vaccination is immediately available.

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cedure itself, which is needed on a regular and sustained basis. “The optimum frequency of dialysis is three times a week, but because of its high cost and inaccessibility, some patients settle with less, thus causing their health to deteriorate more progressively,” Angara said. “Worse, some patients have died without being given a chance to undergo dialysis simply because they could not afford it,” he added. Angara said that his measure is meant to make health services available to all Filipinos at affordable cost. Citing data from the Department of Health, Angara said that there are already 3.51 million Filipinos aged 20 to 79 in 2015 who have diabetes. Meanwhile, close to 23,000 patients underwent dialysis treatment due to kidney failure in 2013, a huge jump from 4,000 cases recorded in 2004.

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Fil-Am students seek Philippine studies in schools By Abner Galino

Knowledge. Truth. Roots. Identity. Legacy. Continuity. Community. Unity. Survival. Liberation. Freedom. Hope. These were some of the words that came out from the mouths of Filipino-American students when asked to sum up in one word why they want Philippine studies in California schools. Standing up on a big human circle that they made inside the conference room of the Philippine Workers Center (PWC) in downtown Los Angeles, the Filipino-American students vowed to carry on and work for the inclusion of Philippine studies in California schools. The students came to celebrate the closing of the 4thPilipinx Visibility Week on Saturday (April 15, 2017), a seven-day fusion of different activities meant to drum up support for the inclusion of Philippine studies in California schools. “It was a collaborative campaign, this year with nine college organizations, be it on the ground or on the social media, to raise awareness on why Philippine studies is important,” explained Eddy M. Gana Jr., of the Pro-People Youth, one of the prime movers of the movement titled: SIKAP or the California Coa-

lition for Philippine Studies (CCPS) Gana said Filipino-American student organizations conducted activities such as open mic, community fora, ethnic dance demonstrations and dialogues with other student organizations. The Pilipinx Visibility Week started in 2013, according to Gana, but it was only during the last three years that they had culmination ceremonies. “That came about (culmination ceremony) after consultations with the students,” Gana said, adding that such gatherings provided opportunities for interactions and camaraderie among the movers of the campaign. The event’s keynote speaker Ivy Quicho, AF3IRM national chairperson, reminded the students to connect their struggle for identity as with other communities of color. Quicho added that “organizing does not have to stop at college campus boundaries, we must fight for liberation of all humanity.” Some schools are already offering Philippine studies as an elective and they are mostly focused on language studies. On the other hand, the Filipino-American students are seeking for a more extensive Philippine studies syllabus as part of the gen-

Trump gutting H-1B visa program WASHINGTON, April 20 – A leading South Asian advocacy group has said US President Donald Trump’s executive order on H-1B visas is a move to gut the program popular among Indian technology professionals. South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) also said in a statement that the Trump administration’s recent court motion to revoke the “hard-fought” employment authorization for some H-4 visa holders was very disturbing. “Both policies run contrary to core American values of respect for work and the right to participate in the workforce,” SAALT said, a day after Trump signed the executive order directing an interagency review of the H-1B visa program. “We reject the premise that USborn and foreign workers should be pitted against each other to ‘ensure the integrity’ of the immigration system and serve the national interest,” SAALT said. The group said Trump’s executive order will continue to increase immigration enforcement presence by encouraging immigration raids at businesses and other places of employment, “further underscoring this administration’s commitment to criminalizing immigrants”. SAALT said it is “disturbed” by efforts of the current administration “to profile, ban, and deport community members by leveraging the full power of every federal agency, including the Department of Justice”. “The executive order dishonors the legacy of immigrant workers in this country, past and present. The idea that the economic challenges of working class Americans stems from immigrant work, innovation, and entrepreneurship is nothing but a lie to us all and must be opposed,”

SAALT said. Meanwhile, the US District Court in Washington kicked off with the complaint procedure of several Iranians on Trump Muslim Ban on Tuesday. Judge Tanya S. Chutkan of the US District Court in Washington started to investigate the complaints of Iranian- Americans against Trump’s visa ban order for Muslims. While Maryland and Hawaii federal judges have already blocked President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban targeting six predominantly Muslim countries and the ban is waiting for an appeal court, the new court is giving the chance to the Iranian Americans to submit in-person testimonies against Trump’s ban which is considered anti-Muslim, illogical and counterproductive. Cyrus Mehri, the Iranian-American lawyer and social activist, who represents the plaintiffs, said on Monday, “I really saw it as a flash point for this diaspora, over half a million strong, that has done so much to contribute to this country and is now in such danger of being potential scapegoats.” Trump signed the executive order in January, placing a 90-day travel ban on people from Iran, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Iraq, and Yemen and a 120-day ban on any refugees. Iraq was exempted from the ban on March 6.

The Filipino-American students vowed to carry on and work for the inclusion of Philippine studies in California schools during the conference for Philippine Workers Center (PWC) in downtown Los Angeles. Photo by Abner Galino

eral education program of schools. Among the subjects that they want included in the studies are the history of first Filipinos who migrated in California, or in the United States in general – including those Filipinos who participated in the famous Delano farmworkers strike in 1965 to 1970. The student leaders who spoke on behalf of their school organizations were Warjay Naigan of Cal Poly Pomona (PASK); Kevin Parducho of Cal State LA (Kalahi); Joshua Blanco of UC Irvine (Kababayan); Raven Castro of USC Troy Philippines; Andrea Mackey of Claremont Colleges (Kasama); Renee Zapata of UCSB Kapatirang Pilipino; Kamille Magante of Cal State Dominguez

Hills Pagsikapan; Kevin Casasola of UCLA Samahang Pilipino; and Angelyn Garcia of Cal State Fullerton Pilipino American Students Association. Other student leaders spoke to the forum through video chatting. CSULA Kalahi’s performed the traditional Filipino dance “Maglalatik.” Representatives from the Filipino Cultural School, Dollar Hits LA, NativeSol, Pilipino Workers Center, and other allies set up stalls to display ethnic-inspired arts and other wares. DJ J of the YB of Sessions LA manned the turntables after the forum was formally closed and the floor was opened for dancing.

LBC assures more value and convenience for air cargo customers Filipinos in California, New York and New Jersey can now ship to the Philippines for less cost and added convenience. LBC, the Philippines’ leading company in parcel, courier and cargo deliveries, has flexed their rates and upped the notch for their various services, much to the delight of their customers in the region. They are announcing that their Air Cargo is now ready to cater to customers whose parcels weigh a minimum of one pound. LBC’s superb parcel prices in California are the following – For the first pound, deliveries to Manila and Luzon are now charged $8 with $5 for every additional pound; Visayas is charged $9, with an excess fee of $5.50 while Mindanao is charged $10, with an excess rate of $6.00. For New York and New Jersey, parcel prices for the first pound to Manila and Luzon are also at $8 with $4.50 on top of every added pound. Visayas carries a fee of $9 with an excess charge of $5.50; while Mindanao is charged $10 with a going rate of $6 for every excess. To complement their new rates for parcels, they have also introduced more affordable rates for their courier services. From the states of California, New York, and New Jersey to Manila and Luzon, the first 1/10TH of a pound will be charged only $8. Visayas and Mindanao, on the other hand, will be charged $9 and $10 respectively. In all regions, parcels exceeding 1/10th of a pound will be charged $.70. Add-on values for the valuable customers here in the US includes 7-to-10 day delivery, and free pick-up of parcels weighing ten pounds and above. Consignees will also receive free delivery for parcels six pounds and above. No fee for parcels picked-up by consignee at the branch, and a free SMS notification is also available. What’s better news is that LBC now accommodates parcels, regardless of the packaging they come in, with definitely zero charges! Filipinos in Northern America can conveniently transact at any of LBC’s 27 branches in the region. Truly, LBC has continued their responsiveness to the growing needs of the Filipino public, both in the Philippines and abroad. LBC is the Philippines’ market leader in retail and corporate courier & cargo, money remittance, and logistics services. With a growing network of over 6,400 branches, hubs & warehouses, partners, and agents in over 30 countries, LBC is committed to moving lives, businesses, and communities and delivering smiles around the world. Listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange through LBC Express Holdings, Inc., LBC aims to deliver value to all of its stakeholders, as it has for over 60 years. Founded in 1945 as a brokerage and air cargo agent, LBC pioneered time-sensitive cargo delivery and 24-hour door-to-door delivery in the Philippines. Today, it is the most trusted logistics brand of the Global Filipino. LBC can move it for you: visit www.LBCexpress. com, or call telephone +632 8585 999 (Metro Manila), 1 800 10 8585 999 (Provincial), +632 9086 522 (Solutions) and follow LBCExpress (Facebook and Twitter).

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Lexus LS and LC Cruise into the Windy City for 2017 Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO, – Following its global debut last month, the all-new 2018 Lexus LS is coming to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, Feb. 11-20. The new LS reflects a strong, uniquely Japanese identity and approach to luxury, and it is expected to carry the buzz from its Detroit show debut into Chicago. Taking center stage in Lexus’ Chicago exhibit, the fifth-generation LS boasts visionary technology and a bold new look with a coupe-like silhouette that does not compromise interior roominess. A new driver-centric performance feel comes from building the LS on the company’s all-new global architecture for luxury vehicles (GA–L)—shared with the LC performance coupe— which delivers a more dynamic experience on the road. The interior has a Japanese aesthetic with signature touches, such as beautiful interior ambient lighting inspired by Japanese lanterns, armrests that appear to float next to the door panel and an artistic combination of natural woodwork and application of Ja-

pan’s sophisticated sliced wood and laser cutting manufacturing technologies inspired by Shimamoku wood patterns. The all-new 2018 Lexus LS 500 was named 2017 EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence – Interior Design at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The aforementioned LC flagship 2+2 performance coupe makes a highly anticipated return appearance to Chicago. The 2018 LC, which goes on sale this spring, represents Lexus’ dedication to creating cars with exciting, emotional designs and exhilarating performance. The LC 500, and its hybrid twin LC 500h, feature avant-garde styling achieved through an unprecedented level of cooperation between design and engineering teams. The LC 500, is powered by a normally aspirated 5.0-liter V8, matched with the first direct shift 10-speed automatic transmission to be featured in a luxury car.

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The LC 500h is the first model to benefit from Lexus’ new MultiStage Hybrid system, which delivers efficient environmental performance without sacrificing powerful driving performance. Show visitors can hear the power of this hot new car at the Lexus LC 500 Immersive Sonic Experience. This one-of-a-kind 9.1 surround-sound experience powered by Mark Levinson®simulates an LC 500 test drive using only sound. Le-

veraging the LC’s ferocious engine note, this hyperreal sonic experience has been a hit with enthusiasts since first debuting at the SEMA Show. The Lexus Listening Lounge also returns to the Chicago Auto Show with a roster of live musical performances. Auto show attendees are invited to stop by and enjoy one of the R&B performances taking place throughout the event. A schedule of artists and show times will be published next week.

2017 Acura NSX named Green Car Journal’s 2017 Luxury Green Car of the Year

Acura NSX named Green Car Journal’s 2017 Luxury Green Car of the Year.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2017 Acura NSX was awarded the 2017 Luxury Green Car of the Year™ distinction by Green Car Journal. The Acura NSX challenges supercar norms with cutting-edge and worldfirst technologies. A first-of-its-kind Sport Hybrid Super Handling AllWheel Drive™ power unit that electrifies all phases of driving – accelerating, braking and cornering – enables an unprecedented combination of performance and efficiency. “The 2017 Acura NSX delivers the

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CERRITOS MITSUBISHI

“Punta na dito, mga kababayan. Aalalayan ko kayo sa paghanap ng presyo at sasakyan na akma sa inyo.” SONNY C. Filipino Sales

Tara na!

Check our BIG INVENTORY!

ES

2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER

122

in stock

MSRP................$13,830

Customer Rebate.....................$1,500 Military Rebate .......................$500

0

10,199

$

%

*

Customer Rebate.....................$1,500 Loyalty Rebate ........................$500 Military Rebate .......................$500

48 MONTHS FINANCING AVAILABLE IN LIEU OF REBATES

14,299

*

MONTHS % 72 FINANCING

AVAILABLE IN LIEU OF REBATES

2017 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES 7 SEATER MSRP..............$24,390

108

15,599

$

40

in stock

Stock # : C17074 4

MSRP...................$20,690

BUY FOR

0

$

BUY FOR

OUTLANDER SPORT ES

Customer Rebate.......................$1.500 Loyalty Rebate ..........................$500 Military Rebate ........................$500

ES SEDAN

MSRP................$19,630

Stock S Sto ck # : S S1 S17009 17 70 700 0 00 09 09

2017 MITSUBISHI

GIANT Mitsubishi store with HUGE inventory!

SPRING SALE KAMI THIS WEEKEND

2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE

BUY FOR

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0

MONTHS % 72 FINANCING

AVAILABLE IN LIEU OF REBATES

*

122

Customer Rebate.......................$2,000 Loyalty Rebate ...........................$500 Military Rebate ...........................$500

in stock

18,699

$

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0

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Stock Sto t ck c # : C1 C1719 C C17192 171 719 7 1 2

*Evolution and i-MiEV are excluded from the 10 year 100 thousand mile Warranty

FRIENDLY PRICED PRE-OWNED CARS! TEST-DRIVE NOW! ‘03 TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN

‘05 HONDA ODYSSEY EX-L VAN

WAS $7,988

WAS $10,988

Stk: C17241A

$

4,988

‘07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS COUPE

WAS 10,900 $

Stk: C2894P

$

7,999

Stk: C3041P

$

5,988

‘14 HYUNDAI ACCENT HATCHBACK

WAS 14,900 $

Stk: C17161A

$

9,988

‘14 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE ES HB

WAS $11,900

5YR

YES

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ONLY 3/36

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ONLY 3/36

ONLY 5/60

ONLY 5/60

YES

NONE

NONE

NONE

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$

0

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100,000-mile 10 year Powertrain Limited Warranty

7,988

WAS $25,999 $ Stk: C3050P

23,800

ARTESIA FWY

Mile Road Assistance

PowerTrain Repair Cost

$

Stk: C17048A

‘14 HONDA CIVIC Si

21,800

5 Year Unlimited

‘13 NISSAN VERSA 1.6

WAS $10,988

SOUTH ST.

CERRITOS MITSUBISHI DEL AMO BLVD.

STUDEBAKER RD.

10100

*All special lease are based on Tier 1 Credit through Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America. All payments are plus tax, first payments, license and acquisition fees included in lease.

10 YR/100,000 MILES LTD POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY 5 YR/UNLIMITED MILES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Nissan

Stk: C3045P

PALO VERDE AVE.

560

5 YR/60,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

WAS 24,800 $ $

17,800

Stk: C3069P

6,988

‘13 TOYOTA SIENNA VAN

WAS 22,999 $ $

$

Stk: C3031A

‘14 HONDA ACCORD SPORT

ANY CREDIT SITUATION, WE CAN HELP YOU. BEST IN CLASS PAYMENT NO ONE OFFERS MORE!

WAS $10,900

6,988

Stk: C3026P

NURSES/HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM AVAILABLE!

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.

‘06 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA CNVTBL

$

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PRE-OWNED CARS AVAILABLE

‘13 NISSAN VERSA 1.6

7,795

$

‘11 KIA SOUL MAN

8,495

$

Stock#: H24361 | Vin: 854172

‘15 HYUNDAI ACCENT AUTO GLS

15,995

Stock#: U48851 | Vin: 717057

‘16 TOYOTA CAMRY I4 AUTO LE

16,995

‘12 NISSAN VERSA HB AUTO 1.8 S

9,295

$

‘11 TOYOTA CAMRY I4

11,995

$

‘15 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

13,595

$

Stock#: H22621 | Vin: 236390

Stock#: G33811 | Vin: 158060

Stock#: H21421 | Vin: 599241

‘15 KIA OPTIMA SX TURBO

‘15 TOYOTA RAV4 FWD LE

‘15 HONDA CR-V 2WD EX

17,695

19,995

22,995

$

$

$

$

$

Stock#: U5077 | Vin: 928751

Stock#: H20241 | Vin: 532225

Stock#: U4976 | Vin: 405740

Stock#: H26281 | Vin: 137564

Stock#: H27871 | Vin: 706251

www.nissanofmissionhills.com | 11000 Sepulveda Blvd. Mission Hills, CA 91345

888-588-7635

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SUBARU OF GLENDALE

Subaru of Glendale is the #1 Volume Subaru Dealer in Southern California!!! #1 claim based on SOA YTD Sales Report for new car sales in Southern California for 2017**

Visit Subaru of Glendale to find your dream car at a great price with the help of our friendly, no pressure sales staff. Whether it’s love at first sight or after your test drive, you’ll have a great experience and leave with a grin on your face.

Impreza 2.0i

2017 SUBARU

2017 SUBARU

Crosstrek 2.0i Premium CVT

CVT 5-Door Hatchback LEASE OFFERS

149

$

LEASE OFFER

179

PLUS TAX PER MONTH ONTH LEASE// 00 36 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

$

PLUS TAX PER MONTH ONTH LE LEA LEASE/ ASE/ 39 MONTHS/10,000 0 MILES PER YEAR

$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

$2,299 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)

$2,299 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Code HLB-01 Offer Expires 4/30/17

FINANCE OFFER 1.9% Limited Term Financing on ALL New Imprezas in Stock

2017 SUBARU

Model Code HRC-12 Offer Expires 4/30/17

FINANCE OFFER 1.90 % Limited Term Financing on ALL New Crosstreks in Stock

Legacy 2.5i

2017 SUBARU

LEASE OFFERS

199

$

LEASE OFFERS

PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 42 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

229

$

PLUS TAX PER MONTH ONTH LE LEASE/ 42 MONTHS/10,000 0 MILES PER YEAR

$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Code HAD-11 Offer Expires 4/30/17

FINANCE OFFER "T MPX BT 0% APR Financing up to 63 months on ALL New Legacys in Stock

2017 SUBARU

FINANCE OFFER 0% Limited Term Financing on ALL New Outbacks in Stock

Outback 2.5i

LEASE OFFER

269

Model Code HDD-11 Offer Expires 4/30/17

2017 SUBARU

WRX

Premium

Limited CVT with Eyesight & Navigation

$

Outback 2.5i Premium CVT

Premium CVT

LEASE OFFER

279

PLUS TAX PER MONTH LEASE/ 36 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

$

PLUS TAX PER MONTH ONTH LE LEA LEASE/ ASE/ 0 42 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)

FINANCE OFFER 0% Limited Term Financing on ALL New Outbacks in Stock

Model Code HDF-24 Offer Expires 4/30/17

FINANCE OFFER As low as 2.90 % Limited Term Financing on ALL New WRX & STIs in Stock AND No payments for 90 days on approved credit

Model Code HUO-01 Offer Expires 4/30/17

Driving People Happy “Para sa bagong Subaru, tawagan nyo lang po kami !”

SUBARU OF GLENDALE 1308 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91204 www.SubaruofGlendale.net

855-230-1547 Andrew Marilla Sales & Leasing

Christian Marilla Finance Manager

Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI, and SUBARU BOXER are registered trademarks. Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintainance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first). See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverage and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12-31-17 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.

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Contact C t t your nearestt andd ffavorite it car ddealer l sales/friends l /f i d OR visit i it ddealer l websites: b it • RAYMOND OROSA (818.536.2413) of MERCEDES-BENZ of ENCINO (16721 Ventura Blvd. Encino CA 91436 Tel# 818.536.2413 or visit www.MBencino.com • JANA PAPINA, TIM DORIAN, or CHA CHA VILLARAMA of CAR PROS KIA GLENDALE (400 South Blvd. Glendale CA 91204 Tel# 818.745.1400); also CAR PROS KIA CARSON (22020 Recreation Road Carson CA 90745 Tel# 877.600.1110 or visit www.CarPros.com • ANDREW MARILLA or CHRISTIAN MARILLA (855.230.1547) of SUBARU of GLENDALE (1304 S Brand Blvd. Glendale CA 91204 or visit www.SubaruofGlendale.net) • MANUEL LAVA (661.644.0944) of NISSAN of MISSION HILLS (11000 Sepulveda Blvd. Mission Hills, CA 91345 Tel# 888.588.7635 or visit www.NissanofMissionhills.com) • SONNY C. (562.494.0187) of CERRITOS MITSUBISHI (10944 South St. Cerritos CA 90703 or visit www.cerritosmitsubishi.com) • DIAMOND HONDA OF GLENDALE (138 South Glendale Ave. Glendale CA 91205 Tel# 866.237.7092 or visit www.DiamondHondaofGlendale.com) • CESAR MACANDILI of GLENDALE MITSUBISHI (1235 South Brand Blvd. Glendale CA Tel# 888.465.7218 or visit www.GlendaleMitsubishi.com) • ALEX JACINTO (562.686.6384) of PUENTE HILLS MITSUBISHI (17665 Castleton St. City Industry Tel# 323.222.2400 or visit www.PuenteHillsMitsubishi.com) • JUN PRODIGALIDAD (562.213.3920), IRVIN VASQUEZ (818.422.8865), JOHN ANCHETA (310.800.4650) or JAN JOSEF “JJ” ANGLO (310.525.9262) of CARSON NISSAN (1505 East 223rd St. Carson CA Tel# 888.532.1835 or visit www.CarsonNissan.com) • ROHMER MANALESE, RICKY AGAGAS, TERZO “T” PALLEN, DAVID de Guzman, or BEMS OSIT of CARSON HONDA (1435 East 223rd St. Carson CA 90745 Tel# 800.503.2321 or visit www.CarsonHonda.net) • JOSE VILLANUEVA (213.500.1260) of CARS 911 (2244 North San Fernando Rd LA 90065 or visit www.Car911.com)

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Mercedes-Benz

Spring Event You’re Not Just Buying a Car, You’re Buying an Experience. Certified Pre-Owned by

Mercedes-Benz

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2014 MB C250 Coupe Stk#: 67921C

$27,988

2015 MB C300 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67917C

$34,988

2015 MB GLA 250 AWD 4MATIC® Stk#: 67977C

$37,988

2014 MB ML350 Stk#: 67867C

$39,988

2015 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67801C

$41,988

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2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 68001C

$28,988

2014 MB E350 Coupe Stk#: 67948C

$35,988

$37,988

2015 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67759C

$39,988

2016 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67922C

818.536.2413

$45,988

$29,988

2014 MB E250 BlueTEC® Sport Sedan Stk#: 67894C

2015 MB C300 4MATIC® Sport Sedan AWD Stk#: 68035C

2013 MB E350 Coupe Stk#: 67949C

$35,988

2014 MB E350 Coupe Stk#: 68036C

$38,988

2014 MB SLK350 Roadster Stk#: 67758C

$39,988

2015 MB E250 BlueTEC® Sport Sedan Stk#: 67971C

$47,988

16721 Ventura Blvd. Encino CA 91436

mbencino.com

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Call 818.536.2413

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2014 MB CLA250 4Dr Coupe Stk#: 67946C

$29,988

2013 MB ML350 Stk#: 68000C

$36,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 68010C

$38,988

2015 MB ML350 Stk#: 68022C

$41,988

2014 MB GL450 4MATIC® AWD Stk#: 67912C

$49,988

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