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CHARGES FILED VS DUTERTE IN UN COURT House leaders slam complaint vs Duterte before International Court of Justice

MANILA, April 25 – Two leaders of the House of Representatives on Tuesday criticized the filing of a case against President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC), dismissing it as another attempt to discredit the government. House Appropriations Committee chair and Davao City Rep. Karlo Nograles said the complaint, which was filed by self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato’s lawyer Jude Sabio, is part of a “ploy” to put the President in a bad light before the international community. Nograles pointed out that the complaint has no “real legal basis” and “bereft of

any hard evidence” for the prosecution of President Duterte over crimes against humanity. “The case filed against the President in the ICC, as most Filipinos know, is the latest step in the destabilization plot against the Duterte administration. This is complete waste of time because any lawyer would say there See UN COURT, page 12

Pres. Duterte is given a tour while on board the Russian Guided Missile Cruiser “Varyag” docked at Pier 15 of the Port of Manila Harbor on April 21, 2017 for a 4-day goodwill visit to the Philippines.(Photo by Ace Morandante/ Presidential Photo)

Trillanes: Critics of ICC raps ignoring ‘policy of killings’ MANILA, Apr 26 (Mabuhay) – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Wednesday slammed President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies for criticizing the complaint filed against the chief executive at the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a statement, Trillanes said Duterte’s allies choose to “ignore the fact that Duterte himself promoted this policy of killings.” Atty. Jude Sabio, lawyer of confessed hitman Edgar Matobato, accused Duterte of crimes against humanity over the alleged killings perpetrated by the so-called Davao

Death Squad and the current administration’s war on drugs. “The Duterte allies are commenting as if they have actually read Atty. Sabio’s information and they presume to know what the ICC would do,” Trillanes said. “They seem to forget that thousands have already been killed and not a single person has been held responsible for these crimes. Worse, they ignore the fact that Duterte himself promoted this policy of killings,” he added. See TRILLANES, page 12

‘We have foiled ASG plans’ – PRO 7 chief CEBU CITY, April 26 (PNA) – The police regional director of Region 7 on Wednesday said they had foiled the Abu Sayyaf Group’s incursion in Inabanga, Bohol. “Whatever their plans, be it kidnapping or to disrupt the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit meetings, we aborted them,” said Chief Supt. Noli Taliño . Taliño spoke during a meeting on Wednesday afternoon of the Regional Advisory Council for Police Transformation and Development (RACPTD) 7 at the PRO 7 headquarters in Camp Sergion Osmeña Sr. on Osmeña Blvd. here. Taliño said the cooperation of the Boholano

community also helped government troops in neutralizing the ASG in Bohol. He said members of the community immediately reported to the police the presence of armed men who turned out to be ASG members in Sitio Ilaya, Barangay Napo, Inabanga on April 9. “We are able to immediately verify our initial information and we quickly responded,” he said. A civilian, particularly a “habal-habal” or motorcycle-for-hire driver also tipped off the police on the presence of suspected ASG members in the hinterlands of Clarin, Bohol on April 22. See FOILED ASG, page 12

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PAF gets 2 more jet fighters as PHL-US military drills take place next month MANILA, April 26 – The Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s fleet of FA-50PH “Fighting Eagle” jet fighters has climbed to 10 with the arrival of two more aircaft at Clark Air Base, Angeles City, Pampanga Wednesday morning. This was confirmed by PAF spokesperson Col. Antonio Francisco in a message to the PNA. “FA-50 with tail number 009 touched down at 11:20 a.m. while FA-50 with tail number 010 (landed) at 11:21 a.m.,” he said. American and Filipino troops will conduct the

33rd iteration of the annual “Balikatan” exercises, with special focus on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) and counter-terrorism operations, in multiple locations in Luzon and the Visayas on May 8 to 19. Major Frank Sayson, Philippine “Balikatan” public affairs officer, in a statement Monday said Exercise “Balikatan” 33-2017 will kick off community engagement activities in Panay, Leyte and Samar provinces. US and Filipino service See JET FIGHTERS, page 12

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Tycoons attend 2nd ‘DuterteNomics’ Forum

MANILA, April 26 – Tycoons of Philippine business led by Jaime Zobel de Ayala of the Ayala Group and Tessie Sy Coson of SM Investments Corp. took part Tuesday night in the second ‘DuterteNomics’ Forum in an apparent show of support for the unprecedented “Build, Build, Build” agenda of the Duterte administration. Besides Zobel and Coson, the event was also attended by Danel and Sandro Aboitiz of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Edgar Injap Sia II of Double Dragon Properties Corp.; Kevin Tan of Megaworld Corp.; and Michael Tan of the LT Group Inc. Like the first one held last week also at the Conrad Manila Hotel in Pasay City, the second forum on Tuesday was organized by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO), Department of Finance (DOF) and the Center for Strategy, Enterprise, and Intelligence (CenSEI). At the forum, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez said the government requires an “audacious” economic strategy that would enable the Philippines to catch up with its more vibrant neighbors by 2022 and transform its status into high-income economy in one generation. Dominguez said that fortunately, the Philippines has “a leader capable of much audacity,” and with the “vision and intense love for country” who will carry out this ambitious, yet necessary agenda that would free Filipinos from the poverty trap that they find themselves in today. “The Philippine economy, with the decisive leadership of Rodrigo Duterte, is now ready for an economic breakout that will increase the pace of growth, intensify inclusion and reduce poverty,” he said on Tuesday at the second “DuterteNomics” Forum in Manila organized by Malacanang. “Fortunately, we have a leader capable of much audacity. We have a leader of vision and intense love of country. All the favorable factors are present. It is time for the breakout,”

he said. Dominguez said President Duterte’s economic strategy includes an infrastructure buildup that will entail trillions of pesos in investments that are necessary to help ensure that the next generation of Filipinos no longer remain “in the same poverty trap we found ourselves in.” Dominguez said this is why the Duterte administration’s reform agenda focuses on accelerating spending on infrastructure and on human capital by upgrading the country’s educational and health care systems, along with its goal to lower income tax rates to sharpen the Philippines’ global competitiveness. “Dutertenomics,” is President Duterte’s economic strategy to dramatically raise funds--in large part through his proposed Comprehensive Tax Reform Program (CTRP)--and spend big on infrastructure, human capital formation and social protection. This strategy will enable the government to sustain the Philippines’ growth momentum, attract investments and create jobs, achieve economic inclusion and transform the Philippines into a high middle-income country by 2022, by which time poverty incidence will have been reduced to 14 percent. If “DuterteNomics” is sustained over the medium term, the government envisions the Philippines to be a high-income economy in one generation or by 2040. Dominguez said the Philippines is also looking forward “to what has been called a ‘demographic sweet spot.’ “As the populations of some of the more mature economies in Asia begin to age, we are looking forward to the entry of millions of young Filipinos into the workforce. We must invest in them and make them globally competitive. We must prepare the economy to provide meaningful jobs for them or else risk building an alienated and discontented generation,” he said at the forum .

Cabinet officials bare massive infrastructure program: Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea stresses a point on the government’s economic policies during the second round of the DuterteNomics Forum Programme at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City on Tuesday (April 25,2017). Also in photo (from (right) are BCDA president & CEO Vince Dizon; Public Works Secretary Mark Villar; Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno; Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez; Senator Peter Alan Cayetano; Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade; Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez; and PCOO Secretary Martin Andanar. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

Describing this “demographic sweet spot” as both a “challenge and an opportunity,” Dominguez said this advantage “is a test of our ability to govern and chart the nation’s future,” and requires “reshaping our country’s economic development beginning at this time.” Dominguez said President Duterte’s CTRP now pending in the Congress is an indispensable component to charting a vibrant future for Filipinos. “It is an audacious strategy that seeks to lift our country to upper middle-income status by 2022 and high-income status by 2040,” he said. “The CTRP, therefore, is the key link in the grand effort to break out from the cycle of low growth and build a dynamic and inclusive economy for our people,” Dominguez said. “It is a pro-active and pro-poor measure that supports the expan-

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aren’t being fully utilized,” he noted. Aside from being under-powered, he said the tractors aren’t equipped with attachments needed for these farm vehicles to undertake various work from land preparation to transplanting. “Level of Philippine agmech in 2011 was about 1.23 horsepower/ hectare (hp/ha) only,” he said. He noted such level is lower than Vietnam’s 1.56 hp/ha, Republic of Korea’s 9.38 hp/ha and Japan’s 19.97 hp/ha during the same year. Dr. Alvindia said Philippine agmech must improve since farmers nationwide are aging – averaging around 57 years old. Younger people are increasingly becoming disinterested in farming due to the hard work this requires, however, he noted. The country’s population is increasing so there must be more food production to meet demand, he continued. “We must relieve farmers of farming’s drudgery -- with agmech, we can make agriculture easier,” he said.

MANILA, April 26 – Government aims securing more partnerships on improving agricultural mechanization (agmech) nationwide. “We’re open to partnering with local and foreign entities that can help us achieve such goal for boosting local agricultural production,” said Executive Director Dr. Dionisio Alvindia of Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), the agency tasked with extending and commercializing appropriate and problem-oriented agriculture and fishery post-harvest and mechanization technologies. At a briefing Wednesday, he said such partnerships can help PhilMech better develop capability for locally manufacturing agmech components. The target partnerships can also help PhilMech increase the estimated 30 percent utilization rate of tractors in the country at present, he continued. “Our mechanization level rose twoor three-fold as we imported many tractors but these farm vehicles

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sionary fiscal posture of the present administration.” Dominguez pointed out that after being saddled with a debt burden and the Asian financial crisis for many years, the country is now enjoying a “Cinderella moment” when it is already highly capable of shifting the source of growth to an “investment-led” one that creates jobs and opens more economic opportunities for Filipinos. Said Dominguez: “We have completed our fiscal consolidation. Our credit ratings attest to that. The debt burden is no longer a drag on our economic growth. We can now reshape our economic development so that it is investment-led. This, in turn, will open the door to a truly inclusive economy. An investment-led growth pattern creates jobs and opens more economic opportunities for our people.”

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Death penalty is dead – Drilon MANILA, Apr 26 (Mabuhay) – Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said the controversial bill restoring death penalty in the country was already dead in the Senate with 13 senators “likely to vote” against it. “By my own estimate, there are at least thirteen senators who will block the passage of the death penalty bill, including the six-member minority group and seven from the majority block,” Drilon said in a statement on Wednesday. “It’s dead and the chances of resurrecting it before we even bring it to a vote are very slim, if not zero, at least in this Congress,” he said. Drilon did not name the 13 senators he was referring to but noted that all six members of the Senate minority bloc, including him, are against the death penalty bill. Aside from Drilon, the five other minority members are Deputy Minority Leader Bam Aquino, Senators Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, and Leila De Lima, Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes

IV and Risa Hontiveros. Drilon, Aquino, De Lima and Pangilinan all belong to the Liberal party (LP). Drilon said another LP member, Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto, is also against the controversial measure. Recto is part of the majority group. “We are ready to lead the fight against the death penalty bill. We believe that a death penalty law was not and will never be an effective deterrence against crime,” the Minority Leader said. “It will be detrimental to the poor who will be made victims of this cruel and inhumane punishment due to the inefficiencies of our judicial system,” he added. Drilon noted that there are only five senators, who have openly indicated support for the bill through the media led by Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto III and Senators Manny Pacquiao, Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito, Win Gatchalian, and Cynthia Villar.

Gov’t ready for Universal Periodic Review of human rights in PHL MANILA, April 25 (PNA) -- The Duterte administration is ready to defend its “comprehensive” approach to human rights in the Philippines as the Periodic Universal Review of human rights records in the Philippines is set to take place next month, a senator said Tuesday. In a Facebook live video, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, who was in Malacanang for “official work” said that the cabinet will be meeting to discuss the human rights records in the country. “Ang ating Periodic Universal Review ng human rights records sa Pilipinas ay coming up sa Geneva at ang iban’t ibang ahensya ay nagme-meeting para ipakita kung paano naging very comprehensive ang naging human rights sa ating Pangulo,” Cayetano said via Facebook live. Cayetano, a staunch ally of President Rodrigo Duterte, reiterated that human rights involved not only the rights of criminals but also the security of civilians. “Human security and national security is part of human rights and we will endeavor the whole team to UN, Europe, US to whole world that the President is working hard to make each and every Filipino safe for our country,” Cayetano said.

Senator Joseph “JV” Ejercito (center), chairperson of the Senate Committee on Urban Planning and Resettlement, leads the brieﬁng together with Rep. Albee Benitez (left) and National Housing Authority (NHA) General Manager Marcelino Escalada (right) during the ocular inspection of housing units illegally occupied by Kadamay members in Pandi, Bulacan” on Tuesday (April 25, 2017). (MNS photo)

3 in 5 Filipinos favor death penalty for drug-related crimes -- SWS MANILA, Apr 26 (Mabuhay) -- Three out of five Filipinos favor the reimposition of death penalty for drug-related crimes, according to a latest survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS). The survey, conducted from March 25 to 28, found that 61 percent of respondents “strongly or somewhat approve” of the proposal to revive capital punishment in the country, while 23 percent “somewhat or strongly disapprove.” The latest figures yielded a “good” +38 net approval of the proposed legislation. In March, the House of Representatives voted to pass House Bill 4727 with 217 “yes” votes. Senators are divided on Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday said the death penalty bill was “dead” in the Senate

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with about 13 senators “likely to vote against it.” The same survey noted that 52 percent of respondents have “either only a little or almost no knowledge” about the death penalty bill, 13 percent have “extensive knowledge” about the proposal, while 35 percent said they had “partial but sufficient knowledge” about it. SWS said the net approval of the death penalty bill was highest in Metro Manila at a “very good” +58, followed by Balance Luzon at a “very good” +39, Mindanao at a “very good” +35, and Visayas at a “moderate” +25. Approval rating was also highest among class ABC respondents at a “very good” +62, followed by class D at a “good” +40, and class E at a “moderate” +21.

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Cagayan Valley beckons visitors

ILOILO CITY, April 25 – Three major cultural festivals in Western Visayas are set to perform in the Guimaras Manggahan Festival 2017. Liberty Ferrer, OIC provincial tourism officer, confirmed that the Ati-Atihan Festival of Kalibo, Aklan; MassKara Festival of Bacolod City; and Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City; will grace the Western Visayas Invitational Cultural Presentation in the afternoon of May 21. These festivals will perform in three staging areas: Jordan Food Terminal Market, Rotonda and Food Court Area, all in Barangay San Miguel in Jordan town, Guimaras

province. The province’s very own, Hubon Binagtong sa Manggahan, the second prize winner of the Aliwan Fiesta Street Dancing Competition and the champion of Dinagyang Kasadyahan Competition, will also perform. The participation of major festivals in the region in the Manggahan Fest 2017 is in line with the province’s celebration of its 25th founding anniversary on May 22. Ati-Atihan and Dinagyang Festivals are celebrated every 3rd week of January. Both festivals are held in honor of Sto. Niño or the Holy Child Jesus. Ati-Atihan is known for street

Siargao homestay accommodations gain popularity among anglers By Azer N. Parrocha

MANILA, April 25 – Homestay accommodations in Surigao del Norte are increasingly becoming popular among tourists, particularly foreign game fishers or anglers who were recently in the province to attend an international fishing competition in the town of Pilar. The four-day 10th Siargao International Fishing Competition in Pilar town, Surigao del Norte, which kicked off last April 6, was attended by some 75 anglers from across the globe. Contestants and their entourage stayed in homestay houses accredited by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as they have to set sail at the break of dawn. Most of the houses were just a stone’s throw away from San Roque River, the game fishing battlefield. Among the contestants was Siargao sports fishing living legend and homestay patron Marfin Tan who booked in Carmencita Ombos Homestay, the same homestay he availed of since the early stages of the tournament. “Okay ang homestay, makatulong

din financially sa mga individuals dito. At the same time, you can find a home and a second family,” Tan said. “You become an adopted son for that matter and build camaraderie with them,” shared the General Santos City native, who bested anglers from 11 countries in the Biggest Giant Tanguige and Giant Dorado category. Norwegian angler Sultan Gyori agreed with Tan sharing that he had stayed in the same homestay for five years now and their host has been kind and helpful from the very start. Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo welcomed the successful hosting of the event noting that she was grateful that foreign visitors chose to experience hospitality in their homestay with host Filipino families. “Foreign and Filipino sport fishers who stayed with accredited homestay units had the tangible experience of our campaign promise that ‘when you’re with Filipinos, you’re with family,” Teo said. “When you’re with Filipinos, you’re with family” is the new tagline attached to the agency’s original “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” slogan.

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Famous Chocolate Hills of Bohol Island: Tourists continue to ﬂock and climb the 214 steps of the view deck of the Chocolate Hills in Carmen town, the most famous natural attraction in Bohol Island. There are at least 1,260 hills, mostly with a height of 30-50 meters, covered in green grass that turns brown like chocolate during summer. (PNA photos by Avito C. Dalan)

gional director Virgilio Maguigad disclosed Wednesday that Cagayan Valley’s five provinces –Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, and Quirino have seen consistent in seeing increase in tourist arrivals. DOT data show Region 2 2.62 million visitor arrivals in 2016, an impressive 22.4 percent increase from 2015 arrivals. “Cagayan Valley is so vast it offers a multitude of adventure activities to visitors,” Maguigad said. Among the region’s products on display until April 28 are corn grits, dragon fruit wine, coconut vinegar, carabao chicharon, lubeg vinegar, organic turmeric tea, and among others. “We would like to thank DOT for giving us an opportunity to showcase the best of Region 2. This showroom in our way to make sure people will see more of what Cagayan Valley and the Northern Philippine Islands can offer,” he added. (SCD/PNA)

TUGUEGARAO CITY, April 26 (PNA) – Words simply will not do justice to describe the God-given beauty of Cagayan Valley as far as Tourism Secretary Wanda Tulfo Teo is concerned, even as she invited foreigners and Filipinos alike to come and experience the “ultimate tourist adventure” in the northernmost region. Teo hailed the rise of Cagayan Valley Region as one of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations. “Cagayan Valley exudes so much potentials owing to the region’s fertile agricultural and marine resources. It offers diverse tourist adventure in farm and eco-tourism,” said Teo. The region’s tourist attractions are featured as one of the emerging tourist destinations in the Philippines at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Showroom at Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City. On the other hand, DOT-02 re-

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DFA: No Filipino casualty in Paris shooting incident MANILA, April 25 -- No Filipino was reported dead or injured due to the recent shooting incident in Paris, France, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday. The Philippine Embassy in Paris has advised the Filipino community to stay safe and to temporarily avoid the Champs Élysée area. A gunman opened fire on a shopping boulevard in Paris on April 20, killing one police officer and seriously wounding two others. The Islamic

Brunei’s Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah welcomed by Trade Secretary Carlos Dominguez.

Drilon hits Arroyo camp for pointing to Aquino on sea row: Blame China instead MANILA, Apr 26 (Mabuhay) – One of former President Benigno Aquino III’s closest allies came to his defense Wednesday after he was blamed by the camp of his predecessor for supposedly “provoking” China into building artificial islands over disputed territories in the South China Sea. At a press conference, Liberal Party (LP) stalwart and Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said the recent statements of lawyer Estelito Mendoza were “misplaced” and have “no basis.” “I would like to think that is misplaced and absolutely has no basis. We should put the blame on China rather than on the Philippines, on President Aquino, for asserting our rights as a sovereign country and asserting our rights under the UNCLOS,” Drilon said. “There is absolutely no basis for laying the blame on former President Aquino,” he added. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea or UNCLOS states that the maritime area of a country is within 200 nautical miles from its baseline. Last week, Mendoza said China’s “island-building factory” was pushed by the case that the Aquino administration filed before the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague. “As it turns out, that turned out to be a very significant event to China. Because China now has stated categorically and explicitly that its island-building factory … was provoked by the arbitral claim in the Philippines,” Mendoza told reporters,

who were invited by former President and incumbent Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. “So in effect, we were fighting in The Hague—we seemed to be winning in The Hague—but China outflanked us and China made it a point that while we were winning in The Hague, China was winning in the waters of the South China Sea,” he said. Mendoza noted that this is “now going to be the most difficult problem” inherited by President Rodrigo Duterte. Mendoza is a lawyer of Mrs. Arroyo, who is also allied with the Duterte administration. In July last year, the Philippines won its case China in a landmark ruling by the arbitral tribunal that invalidated Beijing’s massive claims in the South China Sea, parts of which Manila refers to as the West Philippine Sea. The ruling was handed down in The Hague, Netherlands, more than three years after the case was filed during the Aquino administration in January 2013. (MNS)

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Chinese experts visit Batangas to assess quake impact on marine biodiversity By Saul E. Pa-a

BATANGAS CITY, April 26 (PNA) – Experts and professors from the Ocean University of China visited Batangas as part of their threeday research and study tour to assess the impact of the earthquake swarm that jolted the province on April 4 and 8. The Batangas provincial information office, in a report Wednesday, said Governor Hermilando Mandanas welcomed the Chinese University academicians and experts who called on him at the People’s Mansion at the Provincial Capitol. The Chinese Ocean University officials included Huajun Li, vice president; Qi Li, dean of College of Fisheries; Yunxiang Mao, associate dean of College of Marine Life Sciences; Yirong Luo, associate dean of College of Liberal Arts, Journalism and Communication; Wenhong Song, director of the international office; Dongliang Zheng, program assistant of the international office and university faculty member Philip Xiao. During their visit to the Capitol, Mandanas appraised them that provincial risk reduction and management council, civil defense and multi-agencies have been conducting rapid disaster assessments and monitoring including relief operations following the triple temblors and intermittent aftershocks.

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Question: I have been outside the U.S. for 8 months and have friends who went back to the U.SA. and were forced to give up their Green Card and then enter on a B2 Visitor Visa. Will that happen to me? Answer: If there is an absence of intent to permanently reside in U.S. coupled with objective circumstances, lawful permanent residents (LPRs) can lose their status even if they visit the U.S. often. An LPR may have multiple residences, but U.S. residence must be the permanent one. In other words, LPR status may be lost if abandoned. Possession of reentry permit does not prevent DHS from inquiring as to whether the holder abandoned his residency; it simply prevents the DHS from relying solely on the duration of the absence as a basis to determine abandonment. Further, a reentry permit does not bar DHS from refusing admission to the holder and placing him in removal proceedings. Question: This sounds scary. What do I do? Answer: First of all, while it is possible to lose your residency, you cannot be forced to sign the paper giving up your right to be a lawful permanent resident. Thus, the first item you want to do is to NOT SIGN ANYTHING. It is your right to not sign and they cannot force you to sign. Additionally, DHS (the officer at the port of entry) cannot force you to take a B2 Visitor Visa instead. You must request to see an Immigration Judge. This will make is so that you will be placed into proceedings to see the Immigration Judge to argue whether or not your residency has been abandoned or not. Question: How can I protect myself? Answer: First, if you will be gone for a while from the U.S., you must keep your assets in the U.S. Keep a lease if you can. Pay U.S. taxes. Hold furniture in the U.S. Keep the bank account, etc. Question: Is there a maximum time that I cannot come back with my Green Card? Answer: Yes. It will allow you en-

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Judge blocks part of U.S. president’s order on sanctuary cities SAN FRANCISCO, April 26 -- A federal judge Tuesday ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump can not coerce “sanctuary cities” to cooperate with immigration officers by withdrawing federal funds. The temporary ruling by Judge William Orrick, of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, followed a 70-minute hearing on April 14 over San Francisco and Santa Clara County’s lawsuit over the executive order signed by Trump on Jan. 25. The executive order, issued five days after the president took office, directed the attorney general and homeland security secretary to make sure that sanctuary jurisdictions “are not eligible to receive federal grants, except as deemed necessary for law enforcement purposes.” The lawsuit on Feb. 3 in the federal court requested for an injunction to halt the enforcement of the order. “We’re fighting for the United States Constitution and we succeeded after the Trump Administration tried to do an end run around it,” Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez said in a statement after the judge’s ruling. “The court’s decision is a win for the neediest people in our nation. Seniors in need of food, foster youth in need of shelter and children who need medical care. We’ll continue being a welcoming, safe and diverse community.” (Xinhua)

Record immigration draws criticism from New Zealand lawmakers

WELLINGTON, April 26 – Migrants continue to come to New Zealand at a record rate in the year to the end of March, stoking calls that the country was unable to cope with the number of arrivals. Migrant arrivals numbered 129,500 in the year to March 31, setting a new annual record, said the government statistics agency Wednesday. Migrant departures were 57,600 in the 12 months to March, leading to a record annual net gain in migration of 71,900, which surpassed the previous annual record net gain of 71,300 migrants in the year to February 28, according to Statistics New Zealand.

Annual net migration has been steadily increasing since 2012. “This was mainly due to the rising number of migrant arrivals to New Zealand,” population statistics senior manager Peter Dolan said in a statement. “Fewer migrant departures also contributed to the increase in net migration.” Almost three-quarters of all migrant arrivals in the past five years were citizens from other countries, led by Britain and India, which each accounted for 10 percent, and China, which accounted for 9 percent. The remaining 26 percent of all migrant arrivals in the last five years were New Zealand citizens.

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LA PhilConGen oﬃce sponsors ‘A Conversation On Immigration Enforcement’ Attended by some of us in the Philippine media along with several Filipino community leaders, the office of the Los Angeles Philippine Consulate General sponsored “A Conversation On Immigration Enforcement.” Philippine Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz, introduced Resource Speaker, Jorge Field, Acting Los Angeles Field Office Director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agency. More than ten years ago, according to its website, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), “was established as the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) largest investigative agency and one of three DHS agencies charged with the nation’s immigration system. Its mission is to identify, arrest and remove aliens who present a danger to national security, or are a risk to public safety, as well as those who enter the United States illegally or otherwise undermine the integrity of US immigration laws and border control process.” The office of Mr. Field is involved in Enforcement and Removal operations (ERO), which “ upholds the nation’s immigration laws in a fair and effective manner. “ As luck would have it, media colleague, Lydia Solis and this author had a cordial one-on one conversation with Mr. Field after the forum and he explained that “as an LA Field Office Director of ICE, their office conducts numerous outreach information forums, with various diverse communities in the Los Angeles area.” The goal of his office is to “educate the public on the scope of their duties as immigration enforcement officers. They work closely with local law enforcement and foreign agencies

such as the Interpol, in particularly apprehending non-US citizens who commit crime, or those who belong to unfavorable groups, such as gangs who incite violence in certain neighborhoods.” Mr. Field also stressed that their office is “cognizant of the rights of children in a non-immigrant family unit However, as ERO’s their role is to “identify and apprehend removable aliens, transport these removable aliens from point to point, manage them while in custody or in alternative detention programs, provide them access to legal resources or representatives of their advocacy groups and finally remove individuals who have been ordered deported. Further, he said that his officers/ agents currently targets criminal aliens and those who pose a threat to the community.” As regards to a recent televised news regarding some undocumented immigrants seeking shelter in a religious congregational facility, Mr. Field said that “their office does not normally invade inside the facilities of religious organizations, unless necessary, when an immigration-related crime is committed.” Overall, we found the community forum sponsored by the Philippine Consulate not only very informational in nature, but it clarified numerous Filipino concerns regarding the scope

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Becca Godinez set to debut at Catalina Jazz Club (Los Angeles, April 2017) – Becca Godinez – actress, singer/songwriter, producer/director – makes a much anticipated return to the concert stage with “Me, Myself & Music” on Saturday, May 20 in Hollywood. The intimate show, which highlights songs that have influenced the artist through the years, serves as Becca’s one-woman debut at the legendary Catalina Jazz Club. While Becca has performed in numerous musical concerts in recent years (“Apl.de.ap Takes You to the Philippines” at the Hollywood Bowl and “Jazzmopolitan” at the Ford Amphitheater, to name a few), the Catalina engagement marks the first time in over seven years she will take the microphone as a solo artist. “After 2009, I performed with other artists – perhaps because it was safer that way,” muses Becca. “I was returning to the concert stage after an absence and not having to singularly carry a show was easier. Sharing an act allowed me the chance to stretch, to rediscover what I could do stylistically and vocally and I began to grow into the entertainer that I wanted to be. Appearing in a solo concert on that [Catalina] stage will be a feather on my cap, for sure. I like being close to the audience – to reach out and Catalina is the perfect venue for that.” “Me, Myself & Music” will present an eclectic mix of songs and musical genres covering everything from Brazilian jazz, to contemporary pop to acapella music. There will even

be some original music that Becca will be presenting for the first time. “The audience will hear my voice – my choice of songs – the kind of music that I have loved – music that has influenced my song choices and styles. There will be no frills – just five musicians and me. I will be able to show all facets of my music and all the crazy sides of me.” A portion of the concert proceeds will benefit two needy charities that Becca is personally involved with – Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) (introduced to Becca by friend Ted Benito) and her own library system she developed in the Philippines that benefit children. “I have always leaned towards advocacies for children,” explains Becca. “CHLA is a true friend to children and their health care needs. They rely on the generosity of philanthropists to support patient care and as well do research that could positively impact all children today and in the future. In the Philippines, God opened avenues that allowed me to establish four childrens’ libraries to date. All of these are located in financially depressed areas. It was my dream but must confess that I did not do it alone. It is a humble but successful effort. I believe any child – given equal educational opportunities – can better or even surpass the successes of those who have been given an easier lot in life.” As special guests for the evening, Becca will welcome the Philippine Chamber Singers (PCS), the chorale

Becca Godinez during the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines-USA Chapter fundraising event in Los Angeles in 2012.

ensemble under the direction of Gelo Francisco. “I love them; I love their immense talents individually and as a whole and, I love the varied song styles they tackle,” said Becca. “I love hearing the coming together of musical chords. I saw PCS perform at the Disney Concert Hall last year and thought…’gosh I’d like to harmonize with that talented group!’” The veteran performer, who got her start in Manila in television and in musical theater, will also give a musical nod to those genres as part of the evening’s repertoire. “There’s a big difference between a concert, musical theater and television. Musical theatre is scripted; performing in a musical allows me to sing but it is as a fictitious character,” says Bec-

ca. “It is similar with television. I hosted several of my own TV shows in Manila, but in the end, it is also scripted in a way as to please a specifically themed hour that involves guests, dancers, interviews, etc. A solo concert is freeing. I get to choose songs that could be random, funny, crazy – a mash up of musical styles and it is my raw heart that is offered to the audience.”

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How Courts determine Child Custody in California One of the most emotional aspect of a marital dissolution case is dealing with Child custody issues. Sadly enough, this is an area where most parents play games with each other trying their best to deprive the other parents of their right to maintain relationship with their child. Child custody comes in two parts, 1) physical custody and 2) legal custody. Physical custody may be awarded solely to one parent or jointly. Sole physical custody means that the child will reside primarily and under the supervision of one parent subject to visitation from the other parent upon order of the court. Family Code Â§3007. Joint physical custody on the other hand means that the child gets to spend frequent and continuing contact with both parents. Family Code Â§3004. The court would state

specifically the periods of time the child will be under the supervision of each parent. Legal custody on the other hand deals with the right and responsibility of a parent to make decisions regarding the health, education, and welfare of the child. Family Code Â§3006. Examples would be decisions such as where the child shall attend school, whether the child can travel to another jurisdiction or state, legal decisions involving the child. In cases where joint legal custody is ordered by the court, either parent alone can make decisions concerning the health, education, and welfare of the child unless otherwise specified in the order. In making its determination on child custody issues, the court considers various factors depending on the specific facts of the case. The court usually follows the public policy of ensuring and encouraging the childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the divorce unless it would not be in the best interest of the child. Fam. Code Â§3011. If the court is inclined to order sole custody to one parent, the consideration boils down to which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent and continuing contact with the noncustodial parent. Family Code Â§3040(a)(1). A major factor that would tilt the courts decision are incidents or history of child abuse and domestic violence. This can be from the part of a parent,

a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s co-habitant, or other person to whom a parent has a relationship with. The childs amount and nature of contact with the parents is also another factor considered. Fam. Code Â§3011(c). Other factors that can be considered are the parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of controlled substance, prior criminal convictions and registration as a sex offender, and existence of restraining order against a parent. The family code requires that the parties go to mediation and attempt to agree on the custody issue prior to the court hearing the contested case. Family Code Â§3170(a). If the case is not settled in mediation, it gets decided in court through a contested hearing. At times, the court will order a child custody evaluation if it determines that it would be in the best interest of the child. The court may also appoint a minorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counsel if it feels it would be in the best interest of the child. Family Code Â§3150(a). The court retains continuous jurisdiction over issues of child custody and support until the child reaches 18. This means the order may be modified all throughout this period if there has been a change in circumstances. Please note that this article is not

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More ASG bandits, lawless elements interested in surrendering By Priam F. Nepomuceno

MANILA, April 26 -- Aside from Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader Radullan Sahiron, there are other lawless personalities in Sulu who have expressed willingness to surface and surrender to authorities. This was bared Tuesday by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chiefof-staff Gen. Eduardo Año who said that “feelers” were actually sent by the bandit leader. “According to (Western Mindanao Command head) Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez and Joint Task Force Sulu commander Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, there are some personalities in Sulu who are reaching out and saying that Sahiron is wanting to surrender because of health reasons but as of now, there are still no talks (on the actual surrender of the ASG chief), only ‘feelers’,” he added in Filipino. Aside from the ASG chief, Año believes there are still a lot of lawless elements and ASG members in Sulu interested in giving themselves to authorities, adding that this opportunity only needs to reach the right people.

“We believe there are also many others who may just want (to surrender), (we only need to reach the right people), As you know, there are lot of ASG surrendering in Tawi-Tawi, Sulu and Basilan. They are seeing now that their fight against the government is useless, the long arm of the law eventually catch up with you,” he added. The AFP chief also disclosed that now is the proper time for ASG members, tiring of the fight, to surrender as the military will not stop its campaign against them until they are all eradicated. (PNA)

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mand, National Capital Region, and Northern Luzon, Sayson added. This year’s exercise will have AFP and US forces partnering to improve their counter-terrorism capabilities in order to build safer communities and work towards the eradication of global terror networks. During Balikatan, US and Philippine forces will conduct operational and counter-terrorism training exercises in diverse areas of expertise, including advanced marksmanship, counter improvised explosive devices, and maritime interdiction against piracy. In this year’s “Balikatan”, the Philippines and the United States will continue to collaborate with regional partner nations: forces from Australia and Japan will participate in all major training events, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines has invited military forces from several other nations to be part of the International Observers Program. Francisco said the two aircraft took off from Saechon, South Korea on 7:59 a.m. of April 25 and landed on Jeju on 8:50 a.m. on the same day. After refueling in Jeju, it took

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”This was a lesson for the Abu Sayyaf. They can’t operate here,” Taliño said. He said they believe the Abu Sayyaf was planning to disrupt the ASEAN meetings after bomb-making materials were seized from the apartment rented by Supt. Maria Christina Nobleza and her lover Renierlo Dongon. “It’s a strong possibility, but we aborted them,” he said. Nobleza, Dongon, his mother and

a nephew were intercepted after they attempted to evade a joint police-military checkpoint in the mountains of Clarin, Bohol during the skirmishes between government troops and suspected ASG members. Among the items found during last Monday night’s raid in Nobleza’s apartment Looc, Panglao, Bohol were a C4 detonating cord, a blasting cap and a blasting cap kit. (Eddie O. Barrita/PNA)

off around 12:39 p.m. and landed in Taiwan around 2:47 p.m. also on April 25. Francisco said the FA-50PHs departed deparated from Taiwan around 10:08 a.m. April 26 with FA50PH with tail number 009 landing at 11:20 a.m. and tail number 010 arriving at 11:21 a.m. FA-50PHs with tail numbers 007 and 008 arrived in the country last March 29 and were commissioned into service last April 6. Francisco said the FA-50PHs are very useful for the PAF as it can be used for territorial defense and pilot training which is important as they are now focusing on the “generation” of pilots capable of manning sophisticated jet fighters which the country is planning to acquire for its military

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Trillanes said that regardless of their statements, the ICC will not listen to them anyway. “The ICC won’t listen to them; it would just do what it needs to do,” he said. Several senators had criticized the filing of an ICC complaint against the President, saying it is meant to embarrass him as the country hosts the ASEAN Summit this year.

Senator Panfilo Lacson said the complaint is headed for the trash bin as it was based on “polluted sources,” such as Matobato and retired Davao City cop Arturo Lascañas. Chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo earlier said that the complaint will not prosper, saying it is “baseless” as the drug-related killings are not state-sponsored. (MNS)

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is no basis to prosecute the president for alleged crimes against humanity,” Nograles said. The Davao City lawmaker said the objective of the filing of the case is to topple the Duterte administration and generate sympathy to weaken the Chief Executive’s “overwhelming popular support”. Nograles said the ICC has no jurisdiction to prosecute the President because existing Philippine courts remain “very credible and functional”. “The legal and judicial system in the Philippines is functional and equipped enough to deal with the complaints. It’s not as if we are so helpless and powerless a state that we need the ICC to come in and acquire jurisdiction over us,” he explained. For his part, House Dangerous Drugs Committee chair and Surigao del Norte Rep. Ace Barbers dismissed the complaint as a “propaganda for self-aggrandizement.” “The International Criminal Court complaint is nothing more but an attempt to grab the headlines and enjoy his three minutes of fame at the expense of President Duterte and Speaker Alvarez and all other accused,” said Barbers. Barbers noted that the complaint is “bereft of merit” and insufficient in evidence considering that there is no direct link proving that the President committed the crimes being charged against him. “Atty. Sabio offered as evidence the findings of the Human Rights Watch, one that is not even a fact-finding body,” Barbers added. The Surigao del Norte solon said that despite plots to besmirch the

current administration ahead of the country’s hosting of the ASEAN Summit, Duterte still enjoys solid public support and his reputation is as ”solid as the Rock of Gibraltar”. Sabio filed a 77-page complaint against the Chief Executive and 11 senior government officials before the ICC on Monday, accusing them of crimes against humanity through administration’s aggressive campaign against illegal drugs. Sabio, in his complaint, cited the similarities in the drug war when Duterte was mayor and now as president including police participation, element of hitman, reward system for killing, reward in cash, a kill list, among others. Sabio said that with the case filed, the Office of the Prosecutor is set to determine whether the case is within the jurisdiction of the ICC and if it is proper to file criminal charges against the accused, before investigating the case and issuing Warrant of Arrest against them. Aside from Duterte, also charged for violating different provisions of the Rome Statute, to wit: Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre; Police Director General Ronald dela Rosa; Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez of the House of Representatives; Former Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno; Police Superintendent Edilberto Leonardo; Senior Police Officer 4 Sanson “Sonny” Buenaventura; Police Supt. Royina Garma; National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Dante Gierran; Solicitor General Jose Calida; Senator Richard Gordon and Senator Alan Peter S. Cayetano.(Filane Mikee Cervantes/PNA)

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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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a deep hole that you cannot get out of. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really time to get rid of these debts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hong Kong 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. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 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, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a pretty sight because instead of saving $1600 a month, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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LEGAZPI CITY, April 26 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The head of the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) on Wednesday ordered the Regional Investigation Division or R7 to investigate the cases of shooting incidents in the Bicol region, that to date have reached 121 from January to April this year, said an official of PRO5. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chief Supt. Melvin Ramon Buenafe, director of PRO 5, has ordered the Regional Investigation Division or R7 headed by Sr. Supt.Ronald Briones to investigate the 121 shooting incidents recorded in the region from January 1 to April 26,â&#x20AC;? according to Sr. Insp. Ma. Luisa Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson. She said part of the investigation would find out if the incidents were drug-related or if loose firearms were used. Of the 121 cases, 108 involved male victims while 13 were female, according to Calubaquib. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were 71 killed, 38 wounded while 12 others were unharmed in the shooting incidents,â&#x20AC;? she added. Calubaquib said Masbate province topped the list with 43 cases, followed by Albay-28, Camarines Sur-22, Sorsogon-15, Camarines Norte-10, Naga City Police Office-2 and Catanduanes-1. She said probers are also looking into those hours when when the shooting incidents occurred.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Habal-habalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drivers eyed to boost police intel CEBU CITY, April 26 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Central Visayas police director on Wednesday said he would propose to the Regional Police and Order Council (RPOC) 7 to tap the â&#x20AC;&#x153;habal-habalâ&#x20AC;? or motorcycle-for-hire drivers in intelligence-gathering of the police. Chief Supt. Noli TaliĂąo said he would make the proposal during the peace bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting on May 3. TaliĂąo, who spoke during a meeting Wednesday afternoon of the Regional Advisory Council for Police Transformation and Development (RACPTD) 7, said a habal-habal driver tipped off the police on the presence of suspected Abu Sayyaf group (ASG) members in the hinterlands of Clarin, Bohol on Saturday. The driver was hired by the suspected ASG members to ferry them to buy PHP400 worth of bread. The driver, whose name was not disclosed for his own safety,

reported directly to the police after he brought the suspected ASG members to the hinterlands of Clarin, Bohol. Government troops quickly responded and the skirmishes that followed resulted in the death of Joselito Milloria, an Inabanga, Bohol native who had joined the ASG and the other bandits. TaliĂąo said drivers of motorcycles-for-hire were familiar with the residents of the area where they operate.They are also the ones most likely to spot new faces in the area. The RPOC 7, chaired by Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III, is composed of chief executives of local government units (LGUs), line agencies, the PNP and the military in Central Visayas. Davide earlier said he would focus on issues of terrorism and the war against drugs during his term as RPOC chairperson. (Eddie O. Barrita/PNA)

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NY Times editorial: ICC must promptly open preliminary probe into killings MANILA, Apr 26 (Mabuhay) – President Rodrigo Duterte, criticized for his deadly was on drugs, is “a man who must be stopped,” a New York Times editorial said. In its editorial titled “Let the World Condemn Duterte” on Wednesday (Tuesday in the US), the publication urged the International Criminal Court to immediately start preliminary investigation based on the complaint filed by lawyer Jude Sabio. “A Filipino lawyer formally asked the International Criminal Court on Monday to charge President Rodrigo Duterte and 11 officials with mass murder and crimes against humanity over the extrajudicial killings of thousands of people in the Philippines over the past three decades. The I.C.C. should promptly open a preliminary investigation into the killings,” the editorial said. It said that the ICC “might be reluctant to go after” Duterte, who was elected into the presidency by 16 million Filipinos, because he of his popularity among Filipinos. The editorial said that the ICC was created to prosecute cases of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes only when its member country’s courts refuse to do so. “Those conditions might be met if the Philippines House of Representatives, dominated by Mr. Duterte’s allies, quashes, as expected, an impeachment motion filed by an opposition lawyer,” it said. Duterte’s top allies in Congress, including Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr., had said that the impeachment complaint filed by Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano is “doomed to fail.” The impeachment will be tackled by the House of Representatives when it resumes from the Lenten break next month. Even without the junking of the impeachment, the editorial said “there is already enough evidence” that may prompt the ICC to start its preliminary investigation. Aside from the findings cited by Sabio in his complaint, which alleges that 9,400 people have been killed in the ongoing war on drugs and the alleged operation of the Davao Death Squad, the New York Times editorial also cited the findings of the Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and statements of confessed Davao Death Squad members Edgar Matobato and Arturo Lascañas. The editorial added that if these findings and the statement of Matobato and Lascañas are not enough, it reminded the ICC of Duterte’s statement, “Hitler massacred three million Jews. Now, there is three million drug addicts. I’d be happy to slaughter them.” The editorial said the immediately conduct of a preliminary investigation on the complaint filed by Sabio will “send an unmistakable signal to Mr. Duterte that he may eventually have to answer for his crimes, and would encourage governments to take measures against him, such as imposing tariffs on Philippine goods.” Other top officials of the government, including senators, are included as respondents in the ICC complaint. Malacañang on Tuesday said it would be “deeply disappointing” if the ICC would entertain the complaint based on the statements of confessed killers. (MNS)

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Calida: Case vs Duterte in ICC baseless

MANILA, April 25 – Solicitor General Jose C. Calida, the government’s top lawyer on Tuesday said that there is no need for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to probe on the complaint filed by Jude Jose Sabio, the lawyer of self-confessed hitman Edgar Matobato against President Rodrigo Duterte and 11 senior government officials. Calida said the suit was baseless and should be dismissed by the ICC for lack of jurisdiction. On Monday, Sabio filed a complaint before the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands, accusing President Rodrigo Duterte and 11 other government officials of crimes against humanity. “At this stage, based on the communication, the ICC has no jurisdiction to take cognizance of the case,” the solicitor general said. “The case will not progress beyond the filing of the communication as it is utterly bereft of merit,” Calida said in a statement. Sabio filed a criminal case for crimes against humanity noting that President Duterte allegedly violated the Articles of the Rome Statute through commission of mass murder or extrajudicial executions during his term as Davao City mayor and now President of the Philippines through his aggressive campaign against illegal drugs. Reports showed thousands of drug suspects in Davao City and nationwide have been killed in the administration’s drug campaign. “There is no State policy, express or implied, directing an attack against any civilian population or the sanctioning of extrajudicial killings on drug-related cases. This basically removes this case from the purview of crimes against humanity under Article 7 of the Rome Statute,” Calida explained. The solicitor general said that the important element of mens rea to commit crimes against humanity does not exist in this case. “To satisfy the requisite element of mens rea in these crimes, an accused must be aware that his acts are part of a widespread or systematic attack on a civilian population and that these acts are pursuant to some kind of policy or plan,” the solicitor general said. According to Calida, President Duterte has openly condemned the killing of innocent

civilians in the pursuit of legitimate law enforcement operations. “The apparent image of widespread and systematic extrajudicial killings is belied by the concrete actions initiated by the President and the sanctions imposed against erring law enforcers,” Calida said. Calida also said that the case must meet the gravity threshold set forth in the Rome Statute to justify further action by the ICC. According to Calida, the ICC normally considers the scale, nature, manner of commission of the crimes, and their impact in determining whether a case meets the gravity threshold. “As to the element of the manner of commission, since there is no State-sponsored plan or policy, the situation does not fall within the scope of the ICC’s mandate,” Calida explained. “It must be stressed that the ICC does not replace the national courts of a particular country,” Calida said. “The principle of complementarity underpins the creation of the ICC. The ICC may only exercise jurisdiction where national legal systems fail to do so,” he noted According to Calida, there are adequate laws and remedies available in the Philippines to address the issue of alleged extrajudicial killings. “Early this year, a survivor and relatives of alleged drug suspects killed in anti-illegal drugs operations in Quezon City were able to obtain a Writ of Amparo from the Supreme Court against the Philippine National Police,” Calida said. On 31 January 2017, the Supreme Court, upon petition by Efren C. Morillo and the relatives of victims allegedly killed during “Oplan Tokhang” operations in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City, issued a Writ of Amparo directing the PNP to produce and permit the inspection and copying of intelligence and surveillance reports, police blotters, coordination, video, and all other official and unofficial documents and materials pertaining to the police operations conducted against the aggrieved parties. The Supreme Court also issued a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) prohibiting the respondent police officers from entering within a radius of one kilometer from the residences and work addresses of the petitioners.

Dureza elated by CAR full support MANILA, April 26 – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza on Wednesday said he was elated on the success of the first Forum on Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) who expressed full support to federalism. “There should only be one united effort towards autonomy for the Cordillera, that is our main intention,” Dureza said in a press statement. The forum dubbed as “Pioneer Cordillera Champions Coming Together” held at Mount Data Hotel in Bauko, Mountain Province was attended by 200 participants including representatives of various Cordillera rebel factions and other groups. Aside from CPLA, other attendees were Cordillera Bodong Association (CPLA-CBA), Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA), Cordillera Broad Coalition (CBC), Cordillera Regional Consultative Commission (CRCC), and North Luzon Coalition for Good Governance (NLCGG), civil society, local government units and national government agencies. It was organized by the Cordillera Regional Development Council and NEDA-CAR in partnership with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process as a venue for continuing dialogue with Cordillera peace stakeholders. The Cordillera groups together with the local chief executives and representatives

of the six provinces of the Cordillera and the City of Baguio expressed total support for the passage of House Bill 5343, “An Act Establishing the Autonomous Region of the Cordillera” which was filed recently in Congress. Dureza advised that there should first be peace and unity among the tribes. “In the road map for the Cordillerans, you may have different tribes but there is only one destination, so even despite your factions, let’s now try and converge these different roads towards one destination – just autonomy for the Cordillerans,” he pointed out. In the same event, OPAPP Undersecretary for Peace Accords Nabil Tan, who was part of the initial efforts in the establishment of the Autonomous Region on the Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), shared the initial challenges of transformation into an autonomous region. He advised that the CAR people should understand and support the movement for autonomy prior to the conduct of a plebiscite. Baguio City Mayor and CAR Regional Development Council (RDC) Chair Mauricio Domogan said that the new proposed bill reiterates the Cordillera people’s united stand for genuine regional autonomy. “We had been totally neglected by the national government for a long period of time and so it is time to support and pass the bill,” said Mayor Domogan. (SFM/PNA)

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Was it Marcos or Robredo? After more than one year of waiting, the Supreme Court (SC) will finally tackle the election protest of defeated vice presidential candidate and former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. The case is expected to move faster after the High Court granted Marcos Jr’s motion to set a preliminary conference on June 21 to set in motion hearings on his electoral protest. The Supreme Court can set the date for the start of the audit recounts of votes once Marcos Jr and Vice President Leni Robredo have submitted to the SC, acting as Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET), their respective preliminary conference briefs. However, for the recount to proceed, both parties are required under PET rules to present at most three provinces “best exemplifying the fraud or irregularities as alleged by the complainant. Once irregularities are found in the three provinces submitted by Marcos, then the audit recount will proceed in all the questioned polling precincts in. However, if there are no fraud or irregularities found, the protest will be dismissed outright without further consideration to the other areas cited in the protest. Marcos Jr is questioning over 39,221 clustered precincts which is composed of 132, 446 established precincts. Robredo’s counter protest involves 8, 042 clustered precincts consisting of 31,278 established precincts.

The SC’s decision to grant Marcos Jr’s motion to set a preliminary conference is good news not only to the camp of Marcos Jr but as well as to millions of Filipino voters who trooped to the polling precincts last year to elect the person they deemed best to serve them as their Vice President. This means that the electoral protest of Marcos will finally move, despite Robredo’s best effort to delay the case. However, the people will have to wait for a couple of months to find out who indeed really won in the hotly contested vice presidential race last year. The election protest will cost Marcos Jr about P88 million. He already paid a downpayment of P36 million as required by the Supreme Court. Robredo, on the other hand, was required by the Tribunal to pay P15 million in her counter protest. She is being required by the High Court to pay P8 million as downpayment for the service charge on the case. As of this writing, Robredo has not come up with the P8 million, claiming that she does not have the amount of

local government units and national government agencies. It was organized by the Cordillera Regional Development Council and NEDA-CAR in partnership with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process as a venue for continuing dialogue with Cordillera peace stakeholders. The Cordillera groups together with the local chief executives and representatives of the six provinces of the Cordillera and the City of Baguio expressed total support for the passage of House Bill 5343, “An Act Establishing the Autonomous Region of the Cordillera” which was filed recently in Congress. Dureza advised that there should first be peace and unity among the tribes. “In the road map for the Cordillerans, you may have different tribes but there is only one destination, so even despite your factions, let’s now try and converge these different roads towards one destination – just autonomy for the Cordillerans,” he pointed out.

money being required of her to shell out. The SC has given Robredo five days or until April 30 to comply or her counter protest will be dismissed. *** I do not understand why Vice President Robredo is so paranoid and skeptical on the prospect of a vote recount to be done by the PET to determine who legally won in the VP race during the national elections last year. If she believes of what she has been saying from time to time during interviews by news media outlet sympathetic to her and to the “yellow party’” that she won “fair and square” against Marcos Jr, then there is no reason for her to be worried about a recount. Robredo defeated Marcos by a little more than 200,000 votes based on the tabulation of votes conducted by the controversial Smartmatic. If she continues to make dilatory tactics to delay further the electoral protest case, then people will likely tend to believe in the rumors that she is indeed a beneficiary of the “dagdag bawas” scheme adopted by the Liberal Party (LP) of former President Noynoy Aquino. Her claim of not having an P8 million for her downpayment is questionable. I’m sure she and her battery of lawyers are using this as an excuse to delay the case and prolong her stay in office. If I were Robredo, I will welcome any audit or recount of votes cast on her favor to remove any doubt as to the legitimacy of her winning the VP race. Robredo needs a total makeover on her political image. She should make full use of her woman’s charm to endear herself not only to the people but as well as to President Duterte. Problem with Robredo now is she

is self destructing herself. She has become her worst enemy. Robredo should learn to control her temper and tone down her statements against Duterte who, up to this time, remain popular and loved by millions of Filipinos. I think Robredo is just being used by the LP in a bid to oust Duterte, similar to what they did to President Erap Estrada. If I were Robredo, I will be very wary about this scheme hatched b y the LP. Look what happened to Senator Leila De Lima and former Senator Teofisto Guingona III. Both were abandoned and left on their own after the LP members have no more use for them. As of now, I think Robredo has no other alternative but to agree for a recount of votes to preserve the integrity of the election process. This, I think, is the best way for Robredo to tell everyone, in the event that she wins in the recount, “I told you so. I won fair and square.” However, if Marcos Jr wins in the recount, then there could indeed be some semblance of truth to the rumors that Smartmatic rigged the outcome of the elections and colluded with Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista and some of his officials to favor Robredo in the counting of votes. There has also been numerous documentation presented by the camp oif Marcos Jr on the alleged cheating so in the 2016 elections, particularly the way Smartmatic manipulated the vote count, with the alleged connivance of Comelec in committing the fraud. No wonder, Robredo and LP leaders are worried that if there were cases of fraud and irregularities they could be uncovered. Let us wait and see.

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PHL coffee recognized at Global Coffee Expo WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for High Value Commercial Crops Development Evelyn Laviña led the Philippine delegation to the Global Specialty Coffee Expo hosted by the Specialty Coffee Association of America in Seattle, Washington on 20-23 April 2017. For the first time in Philippine Coffee History, Philippine coffee varieties from different production areas were cupped and graded by certified Q graders from across the globe following the cupping protocol of the Specialty Coffee Association of America. These included the winning Robusta and Arabica coffee varieties in the recently concluded Kape Pilipino Coffee Competition held in Cavite State University, Philippines. The said winning varieties were produced by two members of the Philippine delegation, namely, Imelda Mendoza of Kape Maramag Association and Bai Adelina Tarino of Inhandig Tribal Multi-Purpose Cooperative, both coffee farmers from Bukidnon. Through the joint efforts of the Philippine Coffee Board and the Agricultural Cooperative Development International and Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (ACDI/VOCA), and in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine coffee farmers are now being prepared to compete with the world market. “This ‘cupping’ at the Global Cof-

fee Expo in Seattle, Washington is a prelude to making the world know of Philippine coffee,” said Undersecretary Laviña. Cupping is important for coffee farmers to know the value of their coffee produce and for them to know the right price for their coffee. The Coffee Quality Institute also showcased Philippine coffee in its booth and recognized the Bukidnon-based coffee farmers during its 19th Annual luncheon held on 23 April 2017. After the Coffee Expo, the Philippine delegation will participate in the “Port-to-Cup Coffee Tour” supported and organized by Atlas Coffee and the Coffee Quality Institute, to visit facilities in Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The Philippine Specialty Coffee Industry will have the chance to physically see the path coffee takes once it arrives in the United States, to better understand the US Specialty Coffee industry, and to further develop direct relationships with some top coffee roasters and retailers. It is meant as an opportunity for roasters and coffee shop owners, and other coffee stakeholder to talk about coffee, including storage, transport, roasting techniques, roast curves, packaging, equipment, and other details of the trade. While noting the tight competition in the global market for coffee, Philippine Agriculture Attaché to the United States Dr. Josyline C. Javelosa is optimistic that with the climatic and soil conditions in key

The Philippine delegation attending the Global Specialty Coﬀee Expo in Seattle, Washington on 20-23 April 2017 and the Port to-Cup Coﬀee Tour in Seattle and Portland on 24-29 April 2017.

areas of the Philippines, the farmers’ sustainable practices and the joint focus and efforts of the government and private sector in developing the specialty coffee industry in partnership with trading partners, quality Philippine coffee can have its niche in the United States and the world, and the premium price it can potentially enjoy will be expected as a means to increase the incomes of smallholder coffee farmers. According to a 2015 consumer survey conducted by National Coffee Association of America, 48% of U.S. coffee cups are perceived by the consumer to be specialty. The retail value of the U.S. coffee market is es-

timated to be $48 billion dollars with specialty comprising approximately 55% value share. ACDI/VOCA implements the fouryear USDA Food for Progress Mindanao Productivity for Agricultural Commerce and Trade (MinPACT) project. MinPACT increases the incomes of smallholder cocoa, coconut, and coffee farming families in Southern and Western Mindanao. ACDI/VOCA and its partners do this by strengthening farmers’ capacity and that of other value chain actors for improved farm management, increased productivity, product quality, available services, and access to markets.

Activists want to stop oil reﬁnery expansion in Carson By Abner Galino

A broad coalition of local organizations, forming part of a nationwide movement against environmental racism, will launch a so-called People’s Climate March this Saturday (April 29) at Banning Park in Wilmington at 11 a.m. As a particular issue for local activists, the mass action will demand the elimination of a proposed expansion of the nearby Tesoro Oil Refinery in Carson. The Tesoro Corporation is reportedly planning to transform its facility into the largest petroleum refinery in the West Coast. The plan would substantially increase the plant’s refining capacity and would add 3.4 million barrels of oil to its storage capacity. The climate activists claimed that the expansion of the Tesoro Oil Refinery would open“the door to large quantities of dirty and volatile Dakota and Canadian crudes.” In a press statement, the activists claimed that the “highly toxic and corrosive oil would be refined and stored right in the backyards of some of the most polluted and economically disadvantaged communities in the state – Wilmington, West Long Beach, and Carson.” They added that such a development would “significantly increase the exposure of the residents to sizable health and safety risks.” The People’s Climate March is a nationwide mobilization to push forward a clean energy economy that will focus more on environmental

health and social justice. About 100,000 people have already signed up to march in Washington, D.C., and some 250 sister marches are being planned around the country. Participants in the march insist that elected officials lead the way toward an economically and ecologically sustainable future guided by the following goals, namely; phase out fossil fuels in a way that prioritizes community health and worker safety; prevent the Tesoro refinery expansion and its dangerous switch to the most toxic crude on the market; stop Tesoro’s proposed Bakken & Tar Sands crude oil invasion to the West Coast and cut off its connection to Dakota Access; create a just transition to a new green energy economy; commit to cross-coalition engagement in environmental justice for frontline communities. Alicia Rivera of the Communities for a Better Environment pointed out that many of the residents are not even aware that the expansion of Tesoro Corporation is happening. She demanded more public hearings. Fe Koons of the Philippine Action Group for the Environment said the Tesoro Corporation is “socially irresponsible by not respecting the rights of the people to a healthy environment.” Among the organizations participating in the Los Angeles march are: 350 Conejo/San Fernando Valley, 350.org, Actionism LA, Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council (A3PCON)-Environmental Justice Committee, American Indian Move-

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White House blasts federal judge for blocking Trump’s executive order on sanctuary cities WASHINGTON, April 27 – The White House on Wednesday blasted a federal judge for blocking an executive action ordering cities to comply with federal immigration regulations. “The rule of law suffered another blow, as an unelected judge unilaterally rewrote immigration policy for our nation,” the statement said. The statement said, according to US federal code, “a federal, state or local government entity or official may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official from sending to, or receiving from, the Immigration and Naturalization Service information regrading the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual.” The federal judge, who blocked the executive order Tuesday, “has ignored federal immigration law to set a new immigration policy for the entire country,” the statement said. The White House said it will “pursue all legal remedies to the sanctuary city threat that imperils our citizens, and continue our efforts to ramp up enforcement to remove the criminal and gang element from our country.” Judge William Orrick III of the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Tuesday ruled that US President Donald Trump cannot coerce “sanctuary cities” to cooperate with immigration officers by withdrawing federal funds.

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PEZA eyes industrial estate in Camiguin province CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 25 (PNA) – The government is planning to establish an industrial estate in the island province of Camiguin, a tourist hub in Northern Mindanao, an official of a business organization here said Tuesday. Robertino Pizarro, Oro Chamber president, the host of the Mindanao Business Conference (Minbizcon) this year, said that officials of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) have conferred with them regarding the government’s intention to develop Camiguin as an emerging industrial hub. He said that PEZA is actively involved in the creation of new industrial estates as part of the government’s effort to develop more economic zones in every city and

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Lawmaker urges DOTr to cancel MRT build-lease-transfer contract MANILA, April 26 – A militant lawmaker at the House of Representatives urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to cancel its build-lease-transfer (BLT) agreement with the Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRTC) for its inefficient maintenance of the MRT-3 system. In a statement on Wednesday, Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate slammed the “onerous” contract between the DOTr and the MRTC, which basically bleeds the government dry with its poor maintenance and alleged financial losses. While it had been the MRTC’s responsibility to provide maintenance under the BLT agreement, the train company passed a Board Resolution transferring the maintenance responsibilities to the DOTr in 2010. “Then and even now, we continue to pay millions of dollars monthly to MRTC which practically does nothing,” Zarate said. “Yet, despite the government shouldering what is otherwise the MRTC’s responsibility under the BLT agreement, we will be paying MRTC approximately PHP75 billion to PHP100 billion in Equity Rental Payments (ERPs) until 2025, mainly because it is our supposed obligation under the disadvantageous agreement,” he added. The Davao-based solon noted that the ERPs were used by former

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Developing improved farming technologies: Executive Director Dr. Dionisio Alvindia, of the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), said they are setting up a facility to develop prototype assembly systems for an improved farming machinery that can be oﬀered to the private sector and eventually increase the yield of farmers and ﬁshermen during the press conference at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in Quezon City on Wednesday (April 26, 2017). (PNA photos by Ben Briones)

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Single State payer health plan wins support from Senate Health Committee SACRAMENTO, CA – California took a major step Wednesday toward universal health coverage when the Senate Health Committee approved the Healthy California Act (Senate Bill 562). The final vote is pending but a majority of members approved. Sens. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) have proposed to cover all California residents with a publicly run plan. “With today’s vote we are closer to being able to say, once and for all, that healthcare is not a privilege, it’s a human right,” said Senator Ricardo Lara. “Every family, every child, every senior deserves healthcare that costs less and covers more, and California has a chance to lead the rest of the nation toward universal care.” “I want to thank Senate Health Committee Chairman Dr. Ed Hernandez and the committee members who voted for SB 562 today,” said Senator Toni G. Atkins. “They see clearly that the time is right for us to give all Californians the peace of mind that comes with knowing that they and their families will have access to quality healthcare, no matter who they are, how much money they have or who’s in power in Washington, D.C.” Hours before the vote, nearly 1,000 people rallied in support of the Healthy California Act at the Sacramento Convention Center

and marched to the Capitol for the hearing at the Senate Health Committee. Supporters thronged the John Burton Hearing Room to support the bill. The Healthy California Act will be heard next by the Appropriations Committee, which Sen. Lara chairs. A fiscal study is underway. Highlights of the Healthy California Act: – Covers Californians for all medical care, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency care, dental, vision, mental health, and nursing home care. – Eliminates co-pays and insurance deductibles – Californians can choose their doctor from a full list of health care providers, not a narrow network chosen by insurance companies. – Referrals are not required for a member to see any eligible provider. – Californians are covered when they travel. – Physicians and nurses will make decisions about care, and have the ability to override computers or clinical practice guidelines in the best interest of the patient. – Healthy California will be governed by a nine-member, unpaid board appointed by the governor and Legislature and a public advisory committee of doctors, nurses, other health care providers, and consumers.

Model drug rehab facility in Ifugao province: A total of 109 drug surrenderers ﬁnished the six-month extensive and wholistic drug rehabilitation program of the Ifugao Reﬂection Camp (IRC) which is being adopted by the national government as model for drug rehabilitation in the country. The program is part of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s desire to save more Filipinos from illegal drugs. (PNA photo by Liza T. Agoot)

7,205 dogs vaccinated under San Pablo City’s anti-rabies drive SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna, April 26 (PNA) – Around 7,205 dogs in the city have been vaccinated as part of the anti-rabies and responsible pet ownership drive as of mid-April, a report from the City Veterinary Office said Wednesday. Dr. Fara Jayne Orsolino, city veterinarian, said that they expect more pet dogs to be vaccinated next month as they intensify their “Rabies-Free San Pablo City” drive during the summer months. Orsolino said they posted some 6,407 vaccinated pets in various barangays from January to March this year and an additional 798 were injected with the anti-rabies vaccine by mid-month, bringing the total to 7,205. Health authorities have cited rabies as a fatal yet preventable disease, prompting local governments especially veterinary, health and agricultural offices to implement measures to eradicate rabies. The City Vet Office also told

residents here that while rabies awareness months are declared in March and September each year, local governments have since mobilized a year-round program to curb rabies which poses a public health problem. The city veterinarian is informing the public of their continuing pet vaccination schedules on Labor Day (May 1) in Barangay II-B and on May 2 in Santessimo Rosario; May 3-4 in San Mateo; May 5 - Sta. Maria Magdalena; May 8-9 in Sta. Monica; May 11-13 in Barangay I-A; May 16 in Barangay 5-C; May 18 and May 26-27 in Barangay San Rafael. She said that the City Veterinary Office also accepts walk-ins at the vet office for vaccination of pets especially for pet owners who missed the schedules in their barangays. The City Veterinary Office also urges city residents and pet owners to visit the office for inquiries and information or contact them through telephone (049) 562-8266. (PR/PNA)

W. Visayas posts declining cases of undernutrition for 6 consecutive years

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ILOILO CITY, April 26 -- Cas of undernutrition among pre-school children in Western Visayas have been declining for six consecutive years, according to the National Nutrition Council (NNC) 6. Data of NNC-6 shows that undernutrition in the region in 2011 was 7.59 percent and it consistently dropped to 7.05 percent in 2012; 6.38 percent in 2013; 6.21 percent in 2014; 5.58 percent in 2015 and the recent five percent in 2016. NNC-6 regional director Nona B. Tad-y attributed the consistent decrease in the malnutrition rate in the region to the initiatives of the concerned government agencies especially the Department of Health (DOH). She mentioned the DOH programs and projects that contributed to the reduction like infant and young child feeding, promotion of breastfeeding, campaign on the first 1,000 days, among others. Also, the collaborative efforts of the Department of Agriculture (DA) for its campaign on food security and preventive hunger and the supplemental feeding program of the Departments of Social Welfare and Development and of Education (DepEd). In 2016, NNC here weighted a total of 987, 272 pre-school children in the region or almost 80 percent of the 1.2 million estimated number of pre-school children in the region. A total of 927, 686 or 93.96 percent of the weighted children have normal nutrition status higher than the 914,873 children with normal nutrition status in 2015 while 40,038 or 4.06 percent of them are underweight, lower than the 44,163 number of underweight children in 2015. Number of severely underweight children also dropped from 10,465 children in 2015 to 9,328 this year. However, number of above normal children grew to 10,220 in 2016, higher than the 9,110 in 2015. NNC noted that prevalence of undernutrition in all the six provinces in the region has dropped when compared to 2015.

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Solon calls for stronger sports program for youth amid Palaro staging MANILA, April 26 – A partylist lawmaker at the House of Representatives has called for the strengthening of the country’s sports development program for the youth as the country stages the annual sports fest, 2017 Palarong Pambansa, in Antique this week. In a statement on Wednesday, Buhay Partylist Rep. Lito Atienza said it was high time to revert the original name of the Department of Education (DepEd) to the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS). Atienza explained that since the devolving of the DECS into the DepEd back in 2001, sports development and the learning of Philippine culture and arts “became virtually non-existent”. “It is high time that we bring back sports and culture in the basic curriculum of our schools, both public and private,” Atienza said. “The Palarong Pambansa is one way of promoting and encouraging our youth to get into sports but sports should not be a once a year event but a daily habit that we should instill in our children specially in their growing years,” he added. Atienza has filed House Bill 2628, which seeks to restore the original functions of the DepEd back to the DECS. The lawmaker pointed out that the country was a powerhouse with Filipino athletes dominating various competitions in the 1970s and 1980s. He stressed that the government should acknowledge the role of schools in developing young athletes.

“We cannot produce champion swimmers and runners even when thousands of Filipino children grow up near the sea and rice fields. How can we produce champion athletes when we have no sports development program that should start from the grassroots and from grade school?,” Atienza said. Furthermore, Atienza said improving the sports and cultural programs could also help curb drug use among the youth. “We believe that the right approach to this problem should be a comprehensive program that would involve the development of sports and cultural programs to keep our youth away from drugs,” he said. More than 12,000 young athletes from 18 regions in the country are competing in 21 regular sporting events in this year’s Palarong Pambansa. The games began on Sunday and will last until Saturday. The 60th edition of the annual games was organized by the Department of Education (DepEd) and hosted by the province of Antique. (Filane Mikee Cervantes/PNA)

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte poses for a photo with The Voice Kids Grand Winner Joshua Oliveros; tennis player Marian Jade Capadocia; and Palarong Pambansa legend Elma Posadas and her husband Jorge on the sidelines of the Palarong Pambansa 2017 opening ceremony at the Binirayan Sports Complex in Antique on April 23, 2017. (Presidential Photo)

NCR tankers capture seven golds, four in record breaking times By Primo P. Agatep

SAN JOSE De Buenavista, Antique, April 25 - National Capital Region (NCR) tankers made an amazing splash, capturing seven golds out of the 16 at stake, highlighted with their four record-breaking feats in Tuesday start of the swimming competition of the 60th edition of the Palarong Pambansa at the Binirayan Sports Complex here. Sancho Mau Ilustre and Jerald Jacinto the Big City’s onslaught in the pool, each captured two golds including a record smashing performances. Ilustre’s two golds came in the elementary boys’ 200 meter butterfly and 400 freestyle, respectively, while Jacinto’s smashing victories were recorded in the secondary boys’ 100 meter back and 200 meter medley relay, respectively. Ilustre, clocked 2:07.28 in the 200 meter butterfly for a new meet

record and posted 4:10.78 for the win in the 400 meter freestyle, while Jacinto established a new meet records in 100 meter backstroke (59.64 seconds) and in the 200 meter medley relay (1:52.65). Big City’s other gold medalist in swimming are Nicole Pamintuan who set a new meet record in secondary 100 girls’ meter back (1:07.61);Althea Baluyut in the secondary girls’ 200 meter butterfly (2:26.91); and in the record smashing victory of the secondary girls’ 200 meter medley by the quartet of Raven Faith Aloseba, Tanya Angeli de la Cruz, Nicole Meal Pamintuan and Lauren Camille Buico. Kyla Soguilon of host Western Visayas, the 2017 Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Junior Athlete of the Year, highlighted host Western Visayas two golds in the pool.

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“The two professions that people don’t like are attorneys and car salesmen, because off-the-bat, people think that they are going to be cheated by them. But not all of us are like that.” Fleet Sales Manager Raymond Orosa of Mercedes-Benz, Encino, opens up. “It’s about selling (yes), but it’s not about selling to them today – if they’re not ready. You don’t push them. You may close a sale by doing that but it’s not a ‘buyer for life,’ (that sale) ends there. I don’t go for one-hit wonders. I go for you, your brother, your sister, your friends. Eventually, I don’t have to call people anymore relationship and his bedrock principle is the rightest: he is not your typical “car salesman.” Orosa has been with Mercedes-Benz for 10 years. Having sold roughly 2,500 cars in his lifetime – and only with Mercedes-Benz – the man clearly has car-selling down

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New 2017 Rogue Sport features a starting MSRP of $21,4201 “Right sized” Rogue Sport slots just under popular 2017 Rogue, Nissan’s #1 selling vehicle in the U.S., and further expands Nissan’s extensive SUV lineup 5-passenger Rogue Sport Manuel Lava designed for conquering everyday urban adventures, includes long list of comfort, convenience and utility features Available Nissan Intelligent Safety Shield technologies include Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection2, Lane Departure Prevention3 and Rear Cross Traffic Alert4 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the new 2017 Rogue Sport crossover, which goes on sale May 11, 2017, at Nissan dealers nationwide. Pricing starts at $21,4201 for the Rogue Sport S front-wheel drive model. The new Nissan Rogue Sport joins the Nissan Rogue, America’s best-selling compact SUV (Jan. – March 2017 sales), in the expanding Nissan crossover and SUV lineup. Rogue Sport is designed for youthful couples and singles seeking the versatility of a crossover and enough space when they need it, while still offering the sporty feel and handling more in line with a small sedan. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)1 for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport: Rogue Sport S FWD $21,420 USD Rogue Sport SV FWD $23,020 USD

Rogue Sport SL FWD $26,070 USD Rogue Sport S AWD $22,770 USD Rogue Sport SV AWD $24,370 USD Rogue Sport SL AWD $27,420 USD Destination and Handling $960. Rogue Sport provides a comfortable, roomy environment with seating for five and up to 22.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seat (up to 61.1 cu. ft. with the second-row seat folded down). As fitting of the Rogue Sport name, its fun-to-drive performance credentials are achieved by a combination of a 141-horsepower 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine, Xtronic transmission with Eco Mode switch and a 4-wheel independent suspension. Like Rogue, the new Rogue Sport offers a comprehensive suite of Nissan Intelligent Safety Shield technologies. The list includes Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection2, Blind Spot Warning (BSW)5, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)4, Forward Emergency Braking (FEB)2, Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)3. About the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport The new Rogue Sport shares many of the design, utility and technology attributes that have made Rogue Nissan’s best-selling vehicle in the United States. It is slightly smaller, sportier and more affordable than Rogue and designed for younger, urban SUV buyers. These buyers are looking for much more space than a

New 2017 Rogue Sport

compact sedan, while still seeking the maneuverability and fun-to-drive feel that Rogue Sport delivers. The exterior of the Rogue Sport features a distinctive “emotional geometry” design that combines a progressive, compact body with powerful fender volume and an aggressive, wheel-oriented stance that conveys a feeling of robust agility. Among the available comfort and convenience features are leather-appointed seating, heated front seats, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) and available DivideN-Hide® Cargo System, RearView Monitor, Siri® Eyes Free1, NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, 7.0-inch color touchscreen display and Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant2. Also available is the advanced Around View® Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD)6 and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)7. All 2017 Rogue Sport models come with a standard 141-horse-

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power 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder engine mated to an Xtronic transmission with Eco Mode switch and a 4-wheel independent suspension. The 2017 Rogue Sport is offered in front-wheel and intuitive all-wheel-drive configurations, and in three well-equipped grade levels – S, SV and SL. Rogue Sport is assembled in Kyushu, Japan. For more information on the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport, Rogue and the complete line of 2017 Nissan sedans, sports cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs, please visit www.NissanNews. com. If you have been desiring to own a new Nissan vehicle, come down to Nissan Mission Hills and check out our kababayan Manuel Lava of Nissan Mission Hills. So what are you waiting for? Schedule a Test drive on the vehicle of your choice at Nissan of Mission Hills. Call Manuel at 1-888588-7635 and test drive a Nissan vehicle today! Nissan of Mission Hills is located at 11000 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345.

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2017 Civic Type R Claims Title as World’s Fastest Front-Wheel-Drive Production Car with Record Nürburgring Lap Time Civic Type R – America’s first Honda Type R model – goes on sale late spring. Less than two months before its U.S. launch, the 2017 Honda Civic Type R has claimed the title of world’s fastest production front-wheel-drive (FWD) production car, setting a new benchmark lap time at Germany’s legendary Nürburgring. On April 3, 2017, a Civic Type R lapped the 12.9-mile Nordschleife (north loop) in a record 7 minutes 43.80 seconds. This new benchmark time represents an improvement of nearly 7 seconds compared to the previous-generation (European market) Type R, and over 3 seconds faster than the previous FWD record. Video footage of the benchmark lap can be viewed on Honda’s YouTube channel at Honda. us/TypeRLapRecord. Multiple factors contribute to the new Civic Type R’s benchmark time including its high-performance 2.0-liter VTEC TURBO engine – with peak output of 306 horsepower (hp)1 and 295 lb.-ft. of torque2. The engine, which makes the new Civic Type R the most powerful Honda ever sold in America, is manufactured in the U.S. at Honda’s Anna, Ohio engine plant3. The Type R’s six-speed manual transmission with new, lower gear ratios further improves the car’s acceleration, while the new Type R’s comprehensive aerodynamic package delivers outstanding high-speed stability with an optimal balance between aerodynamic stability and

drag. The highly rigid body of the allnew Civic Type R is over 35 lbs. lighter than the previous-generation (European market) model, and boasts a 38-percent gain in torsional stiffness. The 10th-generation Civic platform’s new multi-link rear suspension enhances stability under braking and reduces the total roll movement of the car, enabling later braking into corners and helping to achieve higher cornering speeds during the lap. Ryuichi Kijima, the lead chassis engineer for the Honda Civic Type R development explains the model’s most significant improvements around the Nürburgring compared to the previous-generation car: “The cornering speed achieved in the new Type R is higher because the car features a wider track and tires, a longer wheelbase, a new multi-link suspension in the rear and optimized aerodynamics that improve stability. For example, drivers typically enter the corner after Metzgesfeld at around 150 km/h (93 mph). Even at this medium-speed corner, the speed

is around 10 km/h (6 mph) higher due to the new Type R’s excellent stability. So, with improved cornering performance, we can increase the speed throughout the lap, helping the new Type R to achieve a much quicker lap time.” The pre-production development Civic Type R that achieved the lap time was technically representative of production specification. A full floating roll cage was installed for safety reasons, but did not provide any additional rigidity to the body frame. The extra weight of the cage was compensated for by the removal of the Display Audio system and rear seats. The car was using street legal, track-focused tires. The new Civic Type R, the very first production Honda Type R model for America, is the final piece in the 10th-generation Honda Civic launch that began in the fall of 2015 with the Civic Sedan, named 2016 North American Car of the Year. The Civic lineup, featuring the most ambitious and extensive remake in the model’s 44-year history, includes

the premium and sporty Civic Sedan and Coupe; the versatile and Euro-inspired Civic Hatchback; the fast and agile new Civic Si Sedan and Coupe, launching next month; and the ultimate representation of Civic performance, the new Civic Type R. Although a Honda is a Honda wherever you see one, Filipinos flock to Carson Honda because of the friendly Filipino staff at the dealership and of course because of the service our kababayans provide. One of them, Rohmer Manalese, has even earned the “Best in Customer Satisfaction,”an honor he keeps consistently, along with the three other Filipino sales staff in the persons of Ricky Agagas, Terzo Pallen and Christian Reyes, all of whom are veterans in the car sales industry. “We have a great staff and this is a great dealership,” Carson Honda General Manager Krisztian Kratky said. “We have a friendly atmosphere.” Carson Honda is located at 1435 E. 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745. They can be reached toll free at 1-800- 503-2321.

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front and rear brake calipers with upgraded JURID® brake pads, and deletes the moonroof to reduce weight. Priced from $31,595, the WRX Limited comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission. A Sport Lineatronic® CVT with steering wheel paddle shift controls is also available. WRX Limited models now feature 10-way power driver seat with power lumbar adjustment. The WRX Limited has redesigned LED Steering Responsive Headlights as well as LED fog lights help improve nighttime visibility. A navigation package including Harman/Kardon® audio and Blind

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