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BATO: WE WILL BARE ALL Senate to probe killings of drug suspects MANILA, Aug 16 (Mabuhay) -- Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa assured the senators on Tuesday that police officials “will bare all” during the scheduled Senate investigation on the spate of killings of drug suspects next week.

President Rodrigo R. Duterte is greeted by Satur Ocampo of the National Democratic Front (NDF) during a meeting at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on August 15. (MNS photo)

War on drugs tops list of ‘first 50 days’ report of Duterte MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) – The aggressive campaign against illegal drugs has topped the list of the achievements of President Rodrigo R. Duterte in his first 50 days in Malacañang. ”The No. 1 achievement of President Duterte is the presentation of 600,000 drug pushers and users,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar revealed duringthe weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay at the Café Adriatico in Manila on Wednesday. Andanar said President Duterte will mark his 50th day as the country’s 16th President on Aug. 18 in a simple ceremony to be highlighted by a short video presentation containing his achievements in just 50 days in office. ”Of course, there is also the drop of the crime rate by almost 40 percent compared to the same period last year,” Andanar said. He said the Philippine National Police

(PNP), headed by Police Dir. Gen. Rolando ‘Bato’ dela Rosa, is on target to finish the war against drug in six months. Andanar said the signing by the President of Executive Order No. 2 for the implementation of the Freedom of Information also topped the list, followed by the shutdown of irresponsible mining firms and the fight against contractualization. ”We would disseminate the FOI manual templates to the different government agencies that would serve as guide in coming up with guidelines for the FOI implementation,” Andanar said. He said the FOI manual template was designed by the PCO, using the best practices in other countries, particularly in the United Kingdom. ”We are making it professional,” Andanar said. See 50 DAYS, page 12

“Yung pagpunta lang namin dun sa Senado is a sign that we are true to our words, we are true to our deeds. Wala kami[ng] itatago, kung ano ang gusto nilang malaman, ibibigay namin,” Dela Rosa said at a press conference before a command conference with his officials. “Huwag silang mag-alala, ilalabas naming lahat,

lahat ng kailangan nilang data ibibigay namin, lahat ng gusto nilang malaman, sasabihin namin,” he added. The Senate committee on justice and human rights, chaired by Sen. Leila de Lima, is set to conduct its probe on August 22 and 23. Dela Rosa had earlier expressed his readiness to attend the investigation. See BATO, page 12

De Lima on Duterte’s ‘foul’ remarks: It’s character assassination By Azer N. Parrocha

MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) – A teary-eyed Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday cried foul over President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent remarks about her, describing them as a form of “character assassination”. Duterte, during his speech at the 115th service anniversary of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Camp Crame Wednesday, mentioned how a certain senator had a “lover” who accepted drug-money from the Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa. Though the President did not mention a name, he said that the senator was an “immoral woman” who funded the house of her lover. De Lima said she was taken aback by the statements, which she did not want to dignify. “It’s so foul. It’s character assassination. We’re both professionals, we’re both public servants. Wherever that information is from, he should double-check. He should find the source,” de Lima told reporters. ”I don’t know what their agenda is. It’s a very clear case of character assassination and I did not expect the president to do that,” she added. Duterte made the remarks after the former justice secretary last week called for a probe into the extra-judicial See DE LIMA, page 12

Majority of US young adults reject Donald Trump: poll WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (PNA/ Xinhua) – Despite US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s strategy of patching together a bipartisan coalition by appealing to the millions of young supporters of former Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, a new poll found that his populist play had so far failed among millennials. The latest USA Today/ Rock the Vote poll released on Sunday found

that while 56 percent of voters under 35 say they would vote for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, one in five in this age group support Trump. In addition, Clinton trounced Trump among Sanders’ supporters, with 72 percent supporting the former secretary of state and 11 percent backing Trump. The number of the Millennial generation, now 18-34, was estimated to

be 75.4 million, according to US Census Bureau data released in April. While young voters tended to vote for Democrats in recent election cycles, the latest poll by USA Today and Rock the Vote showed that young adults may reject the Republican nominee at an unprecedented rate during this election cycle. According to the poll, Trump’s support among young voters was even lower than the estimated 32

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Filipina Navy officer makes history at UK’s Royal Naval College MANILA, Aug. 16 (PNA) – Philippine Navy Ensign Maycee Angga was recently recognized as the Best International Student out of 131 naval officers at the Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) passing-out-parade in Dartmouth, United Kingdom (UK) on Aug. 11. Angga is the only female international student in a batch composed of naval officers from Albania, the Bahamas, Egypt, Libya, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK, and Ukraine. Out of 20 foreign cadets admitted to BRNC this year, only 10 made it to graduation. Angga made history as the first Filipino to attend and complete the 30-week training course at BRNC under the support of the Philippine Navy and the UK Government. The said course began in Jan. 4. The intensive training course in-

cluded a study visit to France, and a three-week ship acquaint where Angga was assigned to HMS Bulwark, an amphibious assault ship operating in UK waters. Consul Rommel Romato represented the Philippine Embassy during the passing-out-parade. He also conveyed the congratulatory message of Philippine Ambassador to the UK Evan Garcia to Angga. Vice Admiral Jonathan Woodcock OBE, Second Sea Lord and Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, was the guest of honor during the ceremony. BRNC was established in 1863 in Dartmouth, England as the initial officer training establishment of the British Royal Navy. Majority of its cadets come from the Royal Navy, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, and naval organizations from foreign and Commonwealth countries.

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PHL basketball association mourns passing of Coach Baby Dalupan MANILA, Aug. 18 (PNA) – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Thursday expressed sadness over the passing of Coach Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan at the age of 92. “We in SBP deeply mourn the passing of Coach Baby Dalupan. He was the most multi-titled coach in elite Philippine basketball – combining his collegiate, commercial, PBA and national team stints into 52 championships,” the SBP in a press statement. “He likewise served flag and country when he coached the national team five times in various international tournaments, including the 1959 FIBA World Championship and the 1970 Asian Games.” It further stated that the SBP will miss Coach Baby “but will fondly

keep him in our hearts and minds, always remembering his immeasurable contribution toPhilippine Basketball.” For his coaching wizardry, the sports media aptly gave him the moniker, “THE MAESTRO”. Coach Dalupan had a 16-year stint in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), highlighted with a record-high 52 basketball championships. He was best known for his sterling coaching job with the Crispa Redmanizers. Dalupan held the record for winning the most number of UAAP men’s basketball championship titles -- 12 as coach of the University of the East Red Warriors. The UAAP is the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.

Pinoys win medals in 2 China math Olympiads MANILA, Aug. 16 (PNA) – Filipino students continued their winning streak abroad by bringing home medals from two math Olympiads in China. The Philippine teams won one silver and three bronze medals at the 15th China Girls Mathematical Olympiad (CGMO) in Beijing, and one silver and four bronze medals at the China Southeast Mathematical Olympiad (CSMO) in Jiangxi, two of the toughest math contests in China. In the CGMO, held from August 10 to 14, Tiffany Mae Ong, a Grade 11 student of British School Manila, won the country’s silver medal. Bagging bronze medals were Grade 10 students Angelika Joie Tagupa of Philippine Science High School-Main, Natalia Beatrice Dy of St. John’s Institute in Bacolod City, and Jinger Chong of St. Jude Catholic School, according to

Dr. Isidro Aguilar of the Mathematics Trainers Guild-Philippines (MTG). The students were accompanied by team leader Hazel Shi, and deputy team leader Sioc Bee Azajar, MTG Naga center coordinator and principal of Naga Hope Christian School.Joining the contest were teams from the US, Russia, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines and China. On the other hand, Matthew Angelo Isidro of St. Jude Catholic School took home a silver medal in the CSMO, said team leader James Kevin Martin. Winning bronze medals were Vince Jan Torres of Sta. Rosa Science and Technology High School; Sean Anderson Ty, Zamboanga Chong Hua High School; Elijamin Wolfgang Claveria, Philippine Science High School-Main; and Vicente Raphael Chan, Zamboanga Chong Hua High School.

SPORTS COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING: Senator Manny Pacquiao, chair of the Committee on Sports, stresses the need of a grassroots sports program in order to develop young athletes as early as possible during the committee’s first public hearing, Tuesday afternoon. Also present during the hearing are Senators Gringo Honasan, Tito Sotto, Ping Lacson and Win Gatchalian.(MNS photo)

Pacquiao to PSC: Nurture our athletes’ talents; end corruption By Azer N. Parrocha

MANILA, Aug. 16 (PNA) – On his first committee hearing as Chairman, Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao on Tuesday urged the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to nurture the talents of Filipino athletes and end corruption within the committee. Pacquiao, Chair of the Senate Committee on Sports, asked PSC Commissioner William “Butch” Ramirez to present the agency’s grassroots sports program and suggested ways to enhance it such as training athletes at a young age. “If there is talent there, nurture him. After he graduates from school, continue nurturing him. When the time comes, we will be collecting medals,” Pacquiao said in Filipino.) Ramirez for his part reiterated his plan to create a masterplan that will

allow the committee to build more sports training facilities and provide athletes with the best coaches, dieticians and physicians. He said that he targeted the completion of the masterplan before September. The boxer-senator meanwhile urged Ramirez to put an end to corrupt practices within the committee, especially if it would directly affect the athletes. Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara for his part, urged the committee to establish a Philippine sports museum to exhibit significant achievements of legendary Filipino athletes. “Our generation knows the story of Hidilyn Diaz but in 20 years’ time, future generations might forget it,” Angara referring to the Olympian silver-medalist weightlifter.

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Bello orders intensified campaign vs. illegal recruitment 2 recruiters with fake Swiss job offers nabbed

MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) – Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III has ordered the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to intensify its campaign against illegal recruiters after two of them were nabbed offering fake jobs in Switzerland. Citing a report from POEA Administrator Hans Leo J. Cacdac, Bello said the National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group conducted an entrapment operation that led to the arrest of Wilfrido Liwag David and Jemmalyn Mimis

Barlan for luring 12 workers with false jobs in Switzerland. “The arrest of the two illegal recruiters are part of the government’s intensified campaign against illegal recruitment,” said Bello. The non-existent job offers were for hotel and factory work, involving a supposed Swiss employer named KBR or Kelloggs Brown Root Company. The victims were promised salaries ranging from PHP60,000 to PHP70,000 and ready visas. They were also told that their applications would be processed in 45 days. In his report, Cacdac said no placement fee is needed for overseas

recruitment, but the victims were required to pay medical examination fees ranging from PHP3,500 to PHP6,000 to a clinic in Ermita. The victims reported their recruiters to the POEA, which endorsed the cases to the National Police for an entrapment operation. Police conducted the operation in Robinson’s Manila, where David and Barlan were caught in the act of illegal recruitment. The two will be brought to the Department of Justice for inquest proceedings. Bello ordered an immediate investigation and directed the POEA to monitor the case.

DOT sees traffic, public safety as major concerns in holding Miss U By Jill Beltran

MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) – Traffic gridlock in Metro Manila and public safety are among the major concerns of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in hosting the Miss Universe pageant in the country next year. These were the key issues discussed during the first meeting of the Philippine Host Committee (PHC) recently, which comprises several agencies, in preparation for the highly-anticipated beauty pageant. “The maddening traffic mess is obviously the one single problem that beset our daily economic activities in Metro Manila, and we will find ways so as not to aggravate this with the hosting of Miss Universe,” said Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo in a press release. “Or better yet, the hosting committee might as well come up with a solution to the traffic gridlock,” she added. Considering the possible incon-

venience the holding of pre-pageant would cause to Metro Manila residents, the committee is looking at the provinces of Cebu, Davao, Palawan, Batangas, Iloilo, Isabela and Vigan in Ilocos Sur for these events. The coronation night, however, will still be held in Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena on Jan. 30, 2017. The PHC, led by the DOT, presented to President Rodrigo Duterte a draft administrative order that would organize at least 12 agencies “to map out the master plan for holding the event”. PHC members include the Office of the Executive Secretary; the departments of Public Works and Highways; Foreign Affairs; Trade and Industry; Information and Communications Technology; Interior and Local Government; Transportation; Health; Bureau of Immigration of the Department of Justice; Bureau of Customs and Bureau of Internal Revenue of the Department of Finance; Philippine National Police;

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and the Manila International Airport Authority. Officials representing the various member agencies of the PHC have pledged full support to the DOT in hosting the prestigious event, which is also seen to help boost the tourism industry. Other issues discussed during the meeting include facilitating the arrival and admission of Miss Universe participants from over 90 countries and organizers, security at the various pageant venues, and coordination with partners in the private sector. Pres. Duterte has agreed to host the pageant in the country given the assurance the government would not spend a single centavo for the event. Teo had assured the public that private sponsors would shoulder the expenses for the pageant. She earlier said that hosting the pageant would cost about USD11 million or roughly more than PHP500 million.

Palace cites achievements: Lower crime rate to PHL’s Miss Universe hosting MANILA, Aug 17 (Mabuhay) – Malacañang on Wednesday gave a glimpse of what it considers as achievements of President Rodrigo Duterte in his first 50 days in office. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar told reporters THAT Duterte’s top achievements would be the mass surrender of drug users and pushers and the decline in crime rate last month as a result of the government’s intensified campaign against criminality and illegal drugs. Andanar also mentioned the suspension of mining firms that allegedly did not comply with environmental safety standards, the historic release of the first executive order on freedom of information, launching of the one-stop service center for overseas Filipino workers, reopening of the Malacañang of the South in Davao City and fight against contractualization. Also on the list is the country’s third hosting of the prestigious Miss Universe pageant slated for next year, the increase in the allowances of Filipinos competing in the Olympic Games, appoinment of leftist individuals to Cabinet positions, hotlines for emergencies and citizens’ complaints, planned administrative order on task force that will address media killings, name-and-shame campaign against suspected drug lords and their protectors, and the $2.4 billion infrastructure grant from Japan for the construction of a 38-kilometer railway from Manila to Bulacan.

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PHL expects more than 100,000 tourists from India by 2017 By Jill Beltran

MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expecting a surge in the number of Indian tourists visiting the country by next year following a successful roadshow in four cities in India recently. A DOT delegation led by Director Verna Buensuceso conducted a series of roadshows in India from August 8 to 11, covering four cities such as Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Speaking at the “Visit the Philippines Again” (VAP) roadshow, Buensuceso underscored that India is an important source market for the Philippines with 74,824 Indians visiting the country last year. Indian tourist arrivals register a 22.36 percent year-on-year growth, she noted.

“Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai are the important feeder markets and hence, we are looking forward to strengthening our relations with local travel partners from these cities,” she said in a statement. She stressed that after the success of the VAP campaign in India, the Philippines is looking forward to welcome at least 100,000 Indian tourists by 2017. “VPA 2016 campaign aims to drive excitement among travellers so that they revisit the country in 2016 for more fun and adventure and to garner fabulous memories to cherish,” she added. Buensuceso was joined by Tourism Chief Operations Officer Raymund Glen Agustin, The DOT’s roadshow in India brought together hoteliers, resorts, spas, representatives of trav-

el attractions and tour operators from the Philippines. They interact with over 100 local travel trade partners and buyers in business to business sessions in India. Earlier this year, the DOT likewise conducted roadshows in the cities of Pune and Ahmedabad, which “received an overwhelming response,” according to the tourism department. Over the last couple of years, the DOT has been actively promoting various destinations in the country such as Manila, Boracay, Cebu, Bohol, Palawan and Davao. Such destinations were being promoted not only as a holiday destination but also for weddings, luxury, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) and small group travel.

Discover Wonders in China, South East Asia with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts SINGAPORE, Aug. 17 (PNA) -- From soaking up the sun on Bali’s pristine golden beaches to ticking-off a ‘Bucket List’ priority atop the Great Wall of China in Beijing, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts offer guests a much-needed “Golden Week Escapade” in celebration of China’s 67th National Day Holiday. From September 24 to October 9, guests can enjoy savings, on luxurious holiday getaways in China and South East Asia and explore the breathtaking wonders of each destination. Travellers who crave authentically local experiences can now immerse themselves in the best of Beijing, Shanghai, Yangcheng Lake, Nanjing, Manila and Bali – combined with per-

sonaliszed and thoughtful service to relax and spend quality time with loved ones in luxury. The celebratory offer extends from Fairmont Beijing, Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, Fairmont Yangcheng Lake and Fairmont Nanjing in China to Fairmont Makati in Manila and Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali. In the heart of China’s capital, Fairmont Beijing has easy access to nearby tourist attractions such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square as well as the Silk Market, while Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai, a legendary landmark with historic heritage since 1929, is situated at the famous Bund promenade for guests to explore the spec-

tacular scenery and vibrant lifestyle of China’s famous metropolis. Known as one of four great ancient capitals of China, Nanjing is steeped in history and culture. Located amidst historical and cultural sights juxtaposed against skyscrapers, Fairmont Nanjing provides a perfect getaway from the busy city life. Fairmont Yangcheng Lake is nestled along the shores of the legendary Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan, home to the sought-after hairy crab. Birthplace of Kun Opera, the oldest form of Chinese opera, the region is also home to the Zhou Zhuang Water Village, Kunshan Forest Park, and Tinglin Park, connecting visitors to the local culture and people.

With the AJACSS UK (US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore and UK) visa relaxation at all international airports, the DOT is optimistic to attract more Indian tourists this year and in the coming years.

World’s longest, highest glass bridge to open CHANGSHA, Aug. 17 (PNA/ Xinhua) – The world’s longest and highest glass bridge will open to visitors Saturday in Zhangjiajie, Hunan Province, central China, the management committee said. The 430-meter long, 6-meter wide bridge, paved with 99 panes of three-layer transparent glasses, hangs between two steep cliffs 300 meters above the ground. The bridge has set 10 world records spanning its design and construction, according to the committee. A maximum of 8,000 visitors are allowed to cross the bridge every day and a reservation must be made one day prior to visiting. Construction was completed in December. In July, a 2-tonne truck was driven across in a show of the bridge’s sturdiness. The unique pillar-like mountain formation in Zhangjiajie appeared in the Hollywood blockbuster movie “Avatar.” The Grand Canyon Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie welcomed more than 1.2 million visitors from home and abroad in 2015.

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LTFRB chief warns heads will roll as agency shuns corruption DAVAO CITY, Aug. 16 (PNA) – The Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has warned of a nationwide movement of officials and employees next month as the agency cleanses its ranks amid corruption accusations. LTFRB Chair Martin Delgra said the board is definitely implementing a movement of employees and directors once he completes consultations and meetings with all regional offices by September. He said he has already visited the LTFRB offices in the National Capital Region, Regions 1, Northern Luzon, 11 and 12 where he discussed various concerns and issues. Delgra, who was among the first appointees of the Duterte administration, had been instructed by President Rodrigo Duterte to rid the agency of corruption. Delgra said there is an ongoing investigation within the LTFRB. He warned that those accused of money-making activities in LTFRB will not go unpunished. He was referring to complaints and information that some of the employees and directors have alliances with fixers inside and outside the agency, especially regarding the application of franchises. Delgra confirmed that the system and money-making activities within the LTFRB is unimaginable that when he asked employees and officials if Duterte’s statement that it is a corrupt agency is true, he only got a long silence for a response. He said even former regional directors have links to fixing activities, such that some operators were granted franchises even though the documents they submitted were in-

complete. “We will be fair. We will be feared,” Delgra said, adding that ”we will break the butter”, referring to alleged SOPs for the processing of franchises and other documents. Lawyer Aileen Lizada-Lopez, a member of the LTFRB Board, said a review of the agency’s work showed spurious decisions made by LTFRB officials. While she would not refer to a particular regional office, Lopez said one regional office would collect as much as PHP200,000 for one franchise. She said they are working on improving the system of the LTFRB to cut processing time. She said they are using log books to pinpoint responsibility in the delay of applications. Review of moratorium The LTFRB will also conduct a comprehensive review of the 10-year moratorium on the issuance of franchises, which Delgra described as a major source of corruption. He reminded operators that a franchise must not be sold to other operators because it is a special privilege granted by the government to a specific applicant. Delgra said a franchise is free and what an operator pays are the administrative costs to apply for franchise. Delgra said the board has already ordered a stop to the sale and transfer of franchises because they are supposed to be returned to the LTFRB if the vehicles are no longer registered. On the lifting of the moratorium, Delgra assured that they will level the playing field and no favor will be given to any particular transport group.

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Piñol orders creation of anti-illegal fishing task force in West PHL Sea MANILA, Aug. 16 (PNA) – Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol has ordered the immediate creation of the West Philippine Sea Anti-Illegal Fishing Task Force, in a bid to protect the country’s marine environment. The order came after Piñol received information from a group of fisherfolk in Zambales about illegal fishing activities in the area, including blast fishing and the entry of suspected foreign poachers. The fisherfolk asked the agriculture chief “to apply the full force

of law” to those who will be apprehended. They also requested that radio communication equipment be set up on their boats so they would be able to report violations to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Piñol instructed Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) national director Eduardo Gongona to lead the task force. “The bureau will utilize its resources to ensure we carry out his directive and enforce Philippine fishing laws,” Gongona said.

Gov’t to develop universal ID system for Pinoy seafarers MANILA, Aug 16 (Mabuhay) – The government is set to develop a universal identification system for Filipino seafarers, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III announced Monday. In a statement, Bello said the new ID system will be “acceptable to all government agencies and port states in compliance with relevant conventions.” The development of the universal ID system for seafarers was formalized by Resolution No. 13, Series of 2016, of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration’s (POEA) Governing Board that Bello chairs. Under the resolution, the POEA will be coordinating with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to develop an online registration system for seafarers by September 15, 2016 and will conduct an information dissemination campaign to Filipino seafarers and licensed manning agencies to create awareness of the benefits of the online registration system. At present, Filipino seafarers are given Seafarer’s Registration Certificate with ID numbers for easy access to their POEA records and for the efficient processing of their employment certificate. “The POEA has established a Seafarer’s Registry to maintain a pool of qualified seafarers,” Bello said. “This is essential for policy research and supply and demand analysis.” MARINA, on the other hand, issues Seafarer Identification and Record Book (SIRB) in compliance with the International Labor Organization Convention No. 108, 1958, which serves as the Filipino seafarers identification document while on board ships.

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Judge in Duterte ‘narco lists’ denies protecting drug lords By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) – Judge Exequil Dagala, one of the four active duty judges implicated by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as drug lords protectors, vehemently denied the allegation and said he has served with integrity the Dapa-Socorro, Surigao Del Norte Municipal Circuit for the past 10 years. He added that his income was not enough to sustain his family, adding that he had already submitted himself to a lifestyle check instigated by the Supreme Court (SC) along with the three other judges.

And while admitting to owning a “small island� off Del Carmen town, Siargao, Dagala said he bought the property years back and for only Php 40,000. The island, known as “Isla Verde�, was inspected by local police earlier this week even without court warrant on suspicion that it was hiding a narcotics laboratory. After being publicly named by Duterte last Aug. 7, Dagala reported to the SC last week. He was told to submit a written statement to answer the allegation. Instead, the judge then left and

LP stalwarts call for probe vs. extrajudicial killings MANILA, Aug 16 (Mabuhay) – Stalwarts of the Liberal Party on Tuesday urged Congress to launch a thorough investigation on the alleged extrajudicial killings committed under the present administration, and denounce the “illegal� measures in pursuing the fight against illegal drugs. In a statement issued by five women LP House members, they said the current approach in fighting the war against drugs must be reassessed, citing the experience of other countries wherein “any violent war against drugs only causes further social, political, and economic unrest.� The statement was signed by LP vice president and Batanes Rep. Henedina Abad, secretary general and Occidental Mindoro Rep. Josephine Sato, vice president for women and Dingat Islands Rep. Kaka Bag-ao, Negros Oriental Rep. Josie Limkaichong, and Bataan Rep. Geraldine Roman. “The summary executions are a false solution. In the long term, human

rights abuses can only hurt our country and its potential for genuine peace and prosperity,� the five solons said. “If we are to fight crime effectively, we must strike at its complex root – the desperate poverty of millions of Filipinos and the persistence of conflict and social inequality,� they added. The lawmakers said that in pursuing change – a campaign promise of the Duterte administration – the government must stay within the bounds of law while staying on the course of reform. The solons said their position on the killings is unique in the sense that most of them are mothers who want to instill in their children the value of respect for the sanctity of life. “The new wave of vigilante killings threatens these values necessary to our humanity, especially as Filipinos. We cannot permit this. Our children must not grow up in a society where violence is recklessly condoned,� they said.

instead sent his irrevocable resignation letter to the office of Court Administrator after 30 minutes. “I resigned because I dont want to taint the judiciary which I have served with integrity for 10 years already,� he explained. Dagala added that his resignation was meant to dispel suspicion of partiality in the investigation regarding his alleged involvement in the drug trade. The SC has already rejected his resignation, citing pending administrative investigation against him involving another case prior to his

being dragged into the narcotics controversy. He added he would cooperate with the SC probe and is confident that he would “eventually clear my name.� Aside from Dagala, the three other active judges facing SC probe are Adriano Savillo of Iloilo City regional trial court, Domingo Casiple of Kalibo, Aklan RTC and Antonio Reyes of Baguio City, Benguet RTC. Dagala, Casiple and Savillo are not handling drug cases in their respective salas. Only Reyes presides over the designated drugs court in his multi-sala court.

Bato Dela Rosa: 2 to 3 regional directors may be sacked for failure to fight illegal drugs MANILA, Aug 17 (Mabuhay) – Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa on Wednesday said at least two to three police regional directors might be sacked if they will not step up their efforts against illegal drugs. “Mga dalawa or tatlo na medyo kailangan pa talagang magsumikap,� Dela Rosa said in an interview after the launch of the PNP’s health and fitness program at Camp Crame in Quezon City. Dela Rosa said he found the efforts of the Police Region Office 5 and 6 lacking. “Kasama na diyan yung Region 6 ... meron tayong information na ongoing pa yung drug trade doon, yung mga drug lord doon eh namamayagpag pa rin. Medyo kulang pa but the regional director promised me that he will step up his campaign,� he said. “Yung Region 5, tahimik,� he added. Dela Rosa said the National Capital Region is barely passing but he knows the efforts the officers are exerting. “Metro Manila so far so good sila, but still they have to step up,� he said. Dela Rosa said if he will take into consideration his own standards, the regional directors are doing well but they may fall short as they need to eradicate illegal drug operations in six months. “So far okay kung babatayan natin ang aking standard, they are performing very well ... but still, kung babatayan natin yung standard talaga ng six months, some of them are lagging behind so they have to up tempo their efforts,� he said. The PNP chief said he has no choice but to relieve regional directors if their performance will not improve.

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Targeting two shows with different genres:’As Straw Before the Wind’ debuts at Ruby Theatre and Minerva Vier’s Web Series: ‘Wingin’ It’ Scheduled for the next three weeks ending on September 4, 2016 at the Ruby Theatre in Hollywood, the theatrical presentation of “As Straw Before the Wind” had its premier opening night last Saturday, August 13th. The play centered on the story of Nene Santos (Tita Pambid), an entrepreneurial Filipino nurse who survived the perils of World War II, only to find out various other struggles in her family life later on. Nene was the enterprising owner/ operator of a fictionalized San Gabriel Valley convalescent home, who has ambitious plans to expand her business, which she intended to pass on to her only daughter and primary assistant, Pilita, who otherwise had other plans including leaving her mother and marrying her boyfriend. Though as a practicing nurse, Nene had compassion for his patients: Poncing Enrile (Muni Zano), a retired Filipino American Army Captain and Mildred Novak (Anita Borcia), a chain-smoking widowed retiree with Alzheimer’s Disease, her enterprising personality became a stumbling block in her ambitious pursuit for progress hoping for a larger facility. In her quest for progress, she was confronted by the horrendous flashbacks she and her family endured during World War II, when the Japanese occupied her home country, the Philippines. Nene’s flashbacks haunted her through her financial struggle, as well as parental conflicts with her daughter Pilita, who in turn was focused on leaving her to marry her boyfriend. That mother/daughter relationship was juxtaposed by the father/daughter relationship of Maria Enrile (Rochelle Lozano) with her dad, Poncing Enrile (Muni Zano)

who longed for her Dad’s love until the very end of his life. This riveting story of love, compassion, perseverance and quest for quality of life was the brainchild of San Francisco-born playwright/ Executive Producer, Felix Racelis, who claims it as a “personal story, having grown up with survivors of World War II, where majority of the women in my family, including my mother were nurses, and some of her friends were nurses stationed in the island of Corregidor in 1942.” For him, “Nene” was “a composite character of many of these courageous women who survived the ordeal of war, and lived their lives with grace and stoicism.” On a brief interview, he mentioned that the phrase “as straw before the wind,” came from the Book of Job 21:18 which goes: “are they as straw before the wind, and like chaff which the storm carries away?” The play was directed by Lesley Asistio, who delved into the characters’ struggles during a dark period in their lives or “whether peace and success are truly possible, or whether we are simply tossed about as straw before the wind.” Lead actress Nenita Domingo Pambid, has a doctorate in Philippine Studies and she is not only a remarkable actress but a prominent lecturer, whose lengthy and impressive academic background truly inspires theater enthusisasts like us to watch

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(L T R) Muni Zano (Poncing Enrile), Tita Pambid (Nene Santos) and Anita Boncia (Mildred Novak) in the World Premiere productio of “As straw before the wind” written by Felix Racelis, directed by Lesley Asistio, now showing at the Ruby Theatre of The Complex in Hollywood, through September 4, 2016.

(L T R) Tita Pambid (Nene santos) and Sanica Lim (Pilita Santos) in the World Premiere production of “As straw before the wind”. Photos by: Michael Helms

her powerful performance. The play is quite intense and definitely commendable. So, if you wish to see a great theater presentation, written by playwright Felix Racelis, catch its weekend showings on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 3:00 pm until September 4th. For more information, log on to their website at: www.strawbeforewind.com. In another part of town, at the El Cid Restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, “Wingin It,” The Upside of a Woman’s Nervous Breakdown, was shown as a web series. It was a dramedy presented by feminist, writer/producer/actress Cebu-born Minerva Vier, along with

another performer, Debbie Jaffe. The dramedy was a story of two women who live together and one of them was on the brink of a nervous breakdown and there was no one else to turn to but each other, though in reality both of them can’t really get along. As filmmakers, both Minerva Vier and Debbie Jaffe’s mission is to get their projects seen and heard on a web series , thereby inspiring women to pursue their personal journeys together. This was an inspirational dramedy and its short presentation is really worth following. Episode 1 of “Wingin It,” is currently available at: www. winginit.com.

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The benefits of stipulated judgment in divorce The most common reason why married couples file for divorce is irreconcilable differences. They have arrived at a point in a relationship where they cannot agree on anything. Such being the case, it becomes very difficult, if not impossible to reach an amicable settlement in divorce proceedings. The thing is; agreeing on how to settle things may save divorcing couples a significant amount of legal fees and costs. Getting a final divorce decree through a stipulated judgment may mean savings of several thousands in legal fees and costs as compared to going through trial. In a Stipulated Judgment, the Court adapts the parties’ agreement as the final judgment. If the parties’ cannot agree and the matter goes to trial, it is the court that makes the decision. The judge often admonishes the parties that, he or she prefers that they resolve their own issues but that if they cannot, then that’s the time he or she comes in because he/she is aware that divorce trial is more costly, more stressful and more adversarial. Unfortunately, proceeding amicable or reaching a stipulation in a divorce setting is easier said than done. In property division alone, although everybody seem to know that each party is entitled to half of whatever community asset, several issues and disagreement arise as to what are community assets, what are its values, who should pay who and how should it be divided. In many cases, the house is a major issue. The first issue is usually the valuation of the property. Who gets to keep it? If the wife will keep it, how much should she pay the husband for his share? How will they equalize the party? Same thing is true if the husband gets to keep it. How much should he pay the wife? If only the two of them can agree on who should keep and how much the other one is to be paid for his interest, then resolving the division of the asset becomes easier. If they don’t, then they will have to spend on a lot of things to resolve the issue. They will have to file a motion, make a determination as to value of property, set it for hearing, pay legal fees and other costs. If they can agree, all they have to do is file their agreement in court. It is the same thing when it comes to the issue on retirement. Again, how it should be divided is the problem, although everybody knows that each party is entitled to half, where should the half be drawn if the divorcing couple are in their 40’s, 50’s 60’? What if one of the parties want their share now instead of waiting until he or she reaches the age of 65? What about if one of the parties kept giving gifts to other people while they were married? How should that be resolved, too? Regardless of what the issue maybe, it is more efficient and effective for the parties to try to reach an agreement as to how they See NATIVIDAD, page 11

In our aging society, the need for skilled caregivers is ever-increasing. Providing the best possible care often means working long hours. In the past, many caregivers did not qualify for overtime compensation because they were considered exempt from overtime as “personal attendants.� However, on January 1, 2014, California enacted the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, which provides that “personal attendants,� including most caregivers working in private households (with limited exceptions), must receive overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of nine per day or forty-five per week. Many caregivers are not aware that they are now entitled to overtime compensation. It is vital that caregivers know and understand their rights under this new law. For example, oftentimes caregivers are improperly paid a daily flat rate of $50.00-$120.00 per day for providing 24-hour care. If you are working as a caregiver and paid a flat daily or monthly salary you are not receiving overtime pay. Under the new law, a caregiver working a 24-hour shift

must be paid at $315.00 per day. If an employer fails to pay overtime, the resulting liability can be extensive. Employees that are not properly compensated for overtime hours are not only entitled to receive their unpaid overtime wages, but are also entitled to interest, penalties, attorneys’ fees and costs. Here are a few things that caregivers should know about overtime in California: - With some exceptions, caregivers must be paid one and one half times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of nine per day or forty-five per week. - Caregivers that are paid a salary are not exempt from overtime laws. - Caregivers need to be compensated for overnight care in most circumstances.

Caregivers work hard to care for our loved ones and, like all employees in California, they must be paid in accordance with California law. Given these recent changes caregivers should consult with a knowledgeable employment law attorney with experience handing wage and hour matters to ensure that they are being properly compensated for their work. Article written by Lauren J. Peterson, Employment Law Attorney of Chaleff Rehwald. For a free and confidential consultation call (818)703-7500.

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Client seeks chapter 13 relief for massive default on mortgage; senior seeks chapter 7 relief for $19k credit cards Client is 55 and single. He appears to have no problems to worry about. He is self-employed and makes about $5K monthly teaching people a special skill. He has no dependents. He owns a house that has no equity. The house is worth $400K but he owes $420K on it. He has not paid the mortgage for at least 3 years and has massive arrears on his mortgage of $88K. He has applied several times for loan modification. Unfortunately, all attempts to modify were denied by the bank. I would surmise that his income is not easily verifiable. He filed another loan modification package three months ago (looks like he won’t take no for an answer) and the bank has yet to respond. Despite his pending loan modification request, the bank proceeded with a notice of default to start the foreclosure process. As you probably know, the bank is not supposed to proceed with foreclosure if there is a loan modification pending. However, the reality is that most banks don’t follow this law. Why should they? All you have to do is keep on resubmitting a loan modification package after each denial. As a result, the bank will never be able to foreclose on the house and you get to stay in your house without paying the mortgage forever. They’re not that dumb. So, with a week before the foreclosure sale date, he comes to see me because he says he wants to stop the foreclosure. Well, the only sure way to stop the foreclosure is with a Chapter 13. Foreclo-

sure stops upon filing of the Chapter 13 petition. The default amount gets frozen and client is given 60 months to pay the default in equal monthly installments without interest. However, the current mortgage payment must be resumed a month after the case is filed. I said, “Are you sure? Because your default is $88K and this means that your monthly plan payment to cure the default will be at least $1,466, and you have to resume your regular mortgage payment.� This means that in addition to your regular mortgage payment, you have to produce another $1,466 to save your house from foreclosure. Considering that the house has no equity isn’t it more productive to just abandon the house and rent somewhere since client is still single with no dependents. I mean, he lives by himself, so he can actually go buy a mobile home and live in it for less than $600 a month, plus rent of the space. That’s even less than the estimated plan payment. Or, he can just rent a room and pay $300 a month. There’s more than one way to skin a cat.

How to prepare to buy a house Every time a first time home-buyer comes to us to have them prequalified, we provide them these following factors that we consider important to determine how much the price range they should consider looking into when house-hunting. We ask about how much monthly mortgage payment will be comfortable for them. Normally, it would be slightly higher than the current rent they are paying. We ask about what kind of work the buyers do? The financial and income situation is very important for us to be able to find the best suitable loan program for you. We also ask about how much cash you have available for down payment and for closing costs. But do not worry, there is a wide range of loan programs right now, some of which include 99.5% loan financing with almost no down payment, and we advice to have the seller pay for closing costs. We also have the newest 97% conventional loan financing which includes the 3% for seller or lender paid closing cost. Should the seller be unwilling to pay for closing cost, we can finance the closing cost thru the rates for you. For those who have some savings as down payment, there are programs for you with the best prevailing interest rates with as little as 3.5% down. We also ask about your credit and,

what kinds of debts you owe in credit cards, car loans and/or, student loans. too. This would help determine your debt ratio. For those who do not have good credit, the good news is that we have programs that do not look at the credit score. You, can now qualify for a mortgage loan without having good credit. We give advice on how you can clean or clear your credit as well. Here are some of the underwriting guidelines you should know in preparation for buying a house.. For first time homebuyers, our requirement for you is to have a minimum of 3 (trade lines ( credit) with ) for over 2 years history.. We no longer allow. Non-traditional credit means, these companies do not report your payment history to the bureaus. Employment verification - We, normally require a two year history of employment and it has to be in the same line of work. The gray area is you could

Client is headstrong and really wants to keep his house, I guess for sentimental reasons. He still believes that his pending loan modification might turn out ok. So he is willing to pay through his nose to save his house. Maybe it’s a matter of pride? Whatever the reason is, and I’m no psychiatrist, he is willing suffer a pyrrhic victory to save his house. A pyrrhic victory is one where the victor suffers a devastating loss to achieve victory. Of course, if the loan modification comes through, then the mortgage will become current again as the $88K default will just be added to the principal. There’s another problem that has just reared it’s ugly head. He has an adjustable rate mortgage that will reset next month by adding $500 to the monthly mortgage payment because of higher interest. When it rains it pours. On the other hand, client has no credit card debt, but he does pay for two new cars, total of about $900. Why not just abandon the house and live in the brand new van? That’s something to think about. The van has all the amenities of a house except a toilet and a kitchen. He doesn’t cook anyway. Maybe he can just buy one of those tiny houses? You can buy one for $20K. It has everything that a normal sized house has, except it’s smaller, like 200 sq. ft. We just came back from the first hearing. Client paid the plan payment plus the first mortgage payment. I guess he could be hoarding a lot of cash since

he hasn’t paid the house for two years. Next client is 80. Finally, someone older than I. Would you believe, my oldest client for Chapter 7 was 92 years old! He did his first Chapter 7 case when he was 60. He had four wives and outlived all of them. He just retired last month. His social security benefit is $1,000. His wife’s social security is $400. They migrated here just ten years ago. He had to work for ten years to qualify for social security. Rent is $900. He owes credit cards of $19K requiring minimum monthly payments of $700, which is 70% of his social security. Obviously, it’s high time to get rid of the $19K with a Chapter 7 petition. Client agrees and decides to file for Chapter 7 immediately. That’s the right decision of course. “We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.� Psalm 33:20 Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been in Law practice for thirty years. He specializes in Bankruptcy, Business and Civil Litigation and has handled more than five thousand successful bankruptcy cases in California. He speaks Tagalog and looks forward to discussing your case with you personally. Please call Angie, Barbara or Jess at (626) 284-1142 for an appointment at 1000 S Fremont Ave, Mailstop 58, Building A-1 Suite 1125, Alhambra, CA 91803 OR at 20274 Carrey Road, Walnut, CA 91789.

be working in accounting for a firm and then transfer to customer relations for an accounting firm. That could also be in the same line of work and is considered clerical or customer service. If you had just graduated with a degree, for example in Nursing and going into a job, with proper documentation of your schooling certificate that will be sufficient for you to qualify based on your income. You don’t have to be in that job for two years. Cash down payments - We, would like to see your bank statements for the previous two months and prefer that you have an average savings of what is needed to close escrow. Keep in mind that we would also like for you to have cash reserves after closing, meaning you should have some more money leftover after paying all the cost of the loan after closing. This, could be in the form of a retirement accounts, stocks, mutual funds or certificates of deposits. For FHA loans we allow 100% gift funds. Credit scores requirement - A good rule of thumb is that if you want a minimal down payment loan, you should have at least a 620 credit score. With a 580 credit score your debt to income ratio should be no more than 43%. There are varieties of programs with different credit scores requirements, to be discussed further upon request. Some cities will offer you a 5-10%

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Provisional Waiver of Unlawful Presence expanded to cover more Immigrants The USCIS announced the final rule expanding the existing provisional waiver to allow certain family members of US Citizens and lawful permanent residents to apply for the provisional waiver of unlawful presence. 8 CFR Parts 103 and 212. The final rule goes on effect on August 29, 2016. Prior to this expanded rule, only immediate relatives of US Citizens were eligible to request provisional waiver of unlawful presence before departing the United States for the processing of their immigrant visas. This was a limited to only a subset of all individuals statutorily qualified to request a waiver of unlawful presence. The final rule expanding the provisional waiver of unlawful presence makes eligibility for the provisional waiver available to all individuals who are statutorily eligible for a waiver of the unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility. 8 CFR Parts 103 and 212. These individuals are the parents, spouse, and son or daughter of US Citizens and spouse, sons or daughters of lawful permanent residents. The provisional waiver will also extend to the spouses and children who accompany or follow to join principal immigrants. To qualify for a provisional waiver, applicants must establish that their US citizen or lawful permanent resident spouses or parents would experience “extreme hardship” if the applicants are not allowed to return to the United States due to the unlawful presence bar. Applicants must also establish that his or her case warrants a favorable exercise of discretion and meet all other regulatory requirement. Obtaining a conditional approval of a provisional unlawful presence

waiver of inadmissibility is particularly helpful for individuals present in the United States without having been inspected and admitted or having been inspected or paroled since they are ineligible to adjust status inside the United States. The provisional waiver would also be helpful to individuals who entered the US under certain non-immigrant visa that has restrictions to adjusting to lawful permanent resident inside the US such as crew men who entered on a C-1/D visa. In addition, this is also helpful to spouse, sons or daughters of lawful permanent residents who overstayed their status while waiting for their visa priority dates to become current. An individual who entered the US on a fiancé k-1 visa based on a different US citizen fiancé/spouse will also benefit from the provisional waiver. These individuals would have to obtain their visa through the US consulate overseas but without an approved provisional waiver, would run the risk of not being able to return to the United States due to the unlawful presence bar. INA section 212(a)(9)(B)(i); 8 USC 1182(a) (9)(B)(i); In addition, the expanded final rules provided for the following: 1) All individuals seeking provisional waivers, including those in removal proceedings before the EOIR must file applications for provisional waivers with USCIS. 2) Individuals are allowed to apply for provisional

waivers even if USCIS has reason to believe that the individual may be subject to other grounds of inadmissibility. 3) Eliminated the proposal for temporal limitations that would have restricted eligibility for provisional waivers based on DOS visa interview scheduling. 4) Allows individuals with final orders of removal, exclusion, or deportation to be eligible for provisional waivers provided that the individual have already applied for, and USCIS has approved, an Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States after Deportation or Removal, Form I-212. However, an individual will be ineligible for a provisional waiver if ICE or CBP, after service of notice under 8 CFR 241.8, has reinstated the removal, deportation, or exclusion order prior to the individual filing the provisional waiver or while the provisional waiver application is pending. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is

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killings under the administration’s intensified anti-drug campaign. De Lima said that she wants to know if the operational procedures of the Philippine National Police, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and other law enforcement agencies are legitimate. In an open letter to the President, she also expressed hope that he would monitor the probe, citing reports that most of the killings were not even related to the campaign. An estimated 500 drug pushers and users have been killed in the war on illegal drugs under the Duterte administration, according to reports.

In line with the FOI implementation, President Duterte also approved the establishment of the emergency hotline 911 and complaint hotline 8888. Other achievements, according to the PCO chief, are the establishment of the one-stop shops of the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA); reopening of the Malacañang of the South in Cebu; approval of the hosting of the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant; and improvement of the New Bilibid Prison. Andanar said the PCO has also included in the first 50 days report the upcoming peace talks between the Philippine government and the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in Oslo, Norway. CPP founder Jose Maria Sison thanked President Duterte for allowing the jailed National Democratic Front (NDF) consultants to

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participate in the peace talks set for August 20-27. As part of the confidence-building measure, President Duterte has also offered Cabinet positions to leftists like Social and Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo and Agrarin Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano. The country’s first Olympic silver medal of Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz will highlight the first 50 days documentary. Before leaving for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, President Duterte inspired the 12 Filipino Olympiads by increasing their allowance from USD1,000 to USD3,000. The video presentation will also highlight the PHP2.4 billion loan approved by the Japanese government for the Duterte administration’s implementation of the railway project from Tutuban

to Bulacan. Andanar said the stock market went up after the inauguration of President Duterte last June 30. The list also includes the administrative order being prepared for the creation of the task force against media killings, and establishment of food caravans, as well as the talks with farmers at the Department of Agrarian Reform office in Quezon City. The screening of the first 50 days report, which aims to break the 100 days tradition set by the previous presidents, will be held at the Ateneo de Davao University at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Andanar said he hopes the documentary, to be narrated by Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella, will inspire every Filipino to become a partner for the change that President Duterte promised during the election campaign.

sindakin para lumabas yung katotohanan. Honorable naman ang mga senador natin, hindi naman yan mambabastos sa amin siguro. In every action, there is a corresponding reaction. Pag binabastos ka, we may probably lose our cool pero kung friendly naman sila, hindi gaanong hostile e what’s the reason for us to lose our cool,” he said. He added that Lacson knows him as a cool person and he will only lose his cool if he is agitated. “Alam niya na very cool ako na tao and very hot ako pag ako ay in-agitate, pero hindi yan address to the Senate ha, addressed to the

enemies yan, mga kalaban. Hindi sa Senado, hindi ko sila kalaban, hindi natin sila kalaban,” he said. Dela Rosa also assured the public that the PNP will not lose its momentum in the fight against illegal drugs. “Kahit na anong imbestigasyon diyan that will come our way, we are determined to finish this off in six months. I don’t care kung anong investigation ang darating diyan, I will continue to motivate my men to exploit the momentum. The momentum is on our side. We don’t have to slow down. We will continue the fight,” he said. (MNS)

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Asked on the advice of Sen. Panfilo Lacson that the PNP should keep its cool during the Senate probe, Dela Rosa said he appreciates the concern of the former PNP chief. “I appreciate the concern of our former boss, Sen Lacson. But please tell them that we wil go there to the Senate with open hearts, our hearts are clean, hindi kami tainted kaya wala kaming dapat itago, hindi kami magpa-panic and we will never lose our cool,” he said. Dela Rosa said he is also ready to face the tough questions of the lawmakers. “Hindi naman kami kailangang

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Bankruptcy: Should you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? If you’ve made the decision to file bankruptcy in order to get a fresh financial start, here are some things to consider in choosing between Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Be aware, however, that your income and expenses have a lot to do with which chapter you will be able to file because the courts do consider your ability to pay when you’re applying for debt relief. For starters, below are some of the basic things you need to know. Under Chapter 7, you receive a fresh start by having most debts wiped out (“discharged”). This includes most unsecured debt except student loans, alimony, child support, most taxes and debts incurred by fraud. If you have non-exempt assets, you may possibly have to sell them in order to pay creditors. However, most filers do not. For example, almost 100% of my clients

keep everything and lose nothing at all by filing Chapter 7. Under Chapter 13, you must still pay off all or some of your debts over a 3-5 year period. Priority debts must be paid in full while unsecured debts are paid either a percentage or in full, depending on how much you can afford. The discharge of debt under Chapter 7 usually occurs within 5 months, as opposed to the 3-5 year repayment plan under Chapter 13. Chapter 7 stays on your credit report for 10 years while Chapter 13 stays on it for

7 years- both from the date of filing. Most people are able to rebuild their credit, however, much sooner than 7-10 years from their bankruptcy case filing date by timely paying debts that are reported to the major credit bureaus. There is no limit on the amount of debt you may have if you are filing Chapter 7. However, Chapter 13 does have limits for both secured and unsecured debts. The important thing to remember is that not because you want to file Chapter 7 necessarily means that you can do so. Not everyone is eligible. If the court thinks that your income is sufficient to fund a Chapter 13 repayment plan, then your Chapter 7 petition will be denied. Under current law, you can only file a Chapter 7 once every 8 years so if you’ve had a recent bankruptcy and you find

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Consul General Adelio Angelito C. Cruz: The Face of Change at PHL Consulate LA Even before the Honorable Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz, was formally introduced to the various members of the Filipino American community of the Los Angeles area last Aug. 17 changes at his new assignment had already become visible and people were leaving the premises with smile on their faces after transacting their businesses with the consulate. The committed staff that held the fort when the previous envoy ended his tour of duty did a wonderful job of making the local expats experience what the new Philippine administration herald as an era of change. As a frequent visitor to the Consulate, I can attest to the changes starting at the reception with a new security guard in place. In a short span of time, change has been actualized in a Philippine government office thousands of miles away and people like it and expects more. The Consular staff at the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles were successful in “manning the fort” at the end of the tour of service of the previous envoy. Drawing inspiration from the new dispensation determined at infusing more meaning and urgency in serving the public may have done it. This change did not escape the notice of the new Consul General, a career officer whose forte is crisis management, in his brief remarks before a select group of media practitioners and civic leaders at a wel-

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come reception at the Consulate. The program was brief with few questions of different concerns coming from the audience and leaving enough time for “fellowship and getting to know you”. Congen Cruz has struck his audience as a no nonsense diplomat endowed with “strategic vision”. Prior to his Los Angeles assignment, he served as Vice Consul of the Philippine Consulate in Chicago, from1997-2003. He was the First Secretary and Consul from March 2007 until December 2009 at the United Arab Emirates; First Secretary and Consul General from December 2009 to November 2010. He served as Minister and Consul General at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and as Consul General and Head of Post at the Philippine Consulate in the People’s Republic of China. Congen Cruz graduated from the University of the Philippines with a degree in Political Science and had units in law from the Ateneo de Manila which earned a ticket to serve in the Department of Foreign Affairs in various capacities. He served as Acting Director in the Office of Protocol and State

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LA Welcomes Congen Cruz: The ladies came in full force to welcome Consul General Adelio Angelito C. Cruz in his Los Angeles post – Media practitioners Susan Rozal, Lydia V. Solis, Ella Wagner, Edith Andres; Entrepreneurs Loi Herrera, Myrna Aquitania, Mini Cobilla and Elena Lapid-Salonga.

Faces of Change at Consulate: The public is expected to experience “changes” at the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles, led by Consul General Adelio Cruz at the center, in terms of prompt delivery of services for thousands in its covered areas. Hundreds welcomed the new Consul General at a reception given in his honor at the Consulate August 17.

one had “disappointed the latter” as previously reported. What Congen Cruz might have missed building infrastructures as an engineer, he more than made up in his career building human relationship among people as a consul general. Originally from Quezon City, Congen Cruz is married to Catherine Amon Cruz with whom he has three children - Christian Nathan, Aaron Matthew and Angeline Nicole.

The LA Consulate has consular jurisdiction covering Southern California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, and San Luis Obispo; Southern Nevada (Clark, Lincoln and Nye); Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. With all indications, more is yet to come and the Filipino community is just as eager to help “walk the talk”. Welcome to California, Congen Cruz!

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Duterte tells UN to probe mass Senator De Lima in peril President Rodrigo Dutekillings in other countries rte remains morally pasMANILA, Aug 18 (PNA) – Disgusted with others who have no business but meddles into the affairs of the country’s initiatives to make the Philippines a better nation for all who sojourn here, President Rodrigo R. Duterte has urged the United Nations not to dip its fingers in the investigation of deaths allegedly committed by policemen aside from telling Senator De Lima to stop making stories about him. President Duterte said “United Nations (UN) does not have any business investigating human rights violations of the police. You don’t come here investigate the deaths of criminals and those suspected na sabi nila pinatay ng mga pulis (suspected to have been killed by the police) when after all we have also lost a sizable amount of our security forces in govt.” There is no such thing as genocide happening in the country, he said as he pointed out the definition of genocide as the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group, race or nation. He said there are mass killings in other countries and mentioned of Middle East where men, women and children are killed and hospitals being bombed other than the thousands killed in Thailand due to drugs, yet not even the President of the UN spoke and reacted to it nor complained. Duterte however said that he has ordered an investigation on every killing, which is a result of an encounter, in a bloody encounter. The investigation, he said will not be done by the investigation section of the same office where the policeman is connected with, but the probe will be done by the Internal Affairs office and or the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Reiterating his earlier order for the law enforcers to perform their functions legally, he however said that they have to cover their tracks and make sure that they are safe while performing their duties. The police, he said, do not go patrolling alone, they go in groups and when they have to operate, such should be aboveboard. “Pagkalumaban, kaysa maunahan kayo, mauna na kayo,” he said PRRD talked about the killings, which according to some has reached hundreds and said that “those who are killed by rivals. Ang nangyari kasi sa kanila to save themselves, tinuturo nila ang iba, they feed the government with the wrong information, tinururo nila iba para sila maka eskapo or their protectors who are policemen also,” which could be reason they are killing each other. Going into the extent of tying the hands of victims and wrapping the body with plastic, he said, is not the doings of the police as it is a waste of time for people who have so many things to do to comply with the orders to make the country safe and secured. President Duterte’s reaction came in the light Senator Leila De Lima’s statement during the week saying that President Rodrigo Duterte may be charged with crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for the spate of drug-related deaths. Duterte said, “we are fighting criminals here (who are) destroying the lives of people. When my country is a stake, do not fuck with me.”

sionate in his desire to rid the country of illegal drugs and all forms of criminality. He has vowed that his campaign against all forms of criminality, particularly against illegal drugs, will continue without let up throughout his six-year term in office. This will be good for the country and Filipinos will continue to love and respect him more. So far, Duterte has been doing an excellent job of being the President of all Filipinos, and not only the rich, or members of the yellow parties or the elite Makati Business Club. Known for his acerbic wit and blasphemous language in shaming corrupt and inefficient government officials, Duterte recently linked Senator Leila De Lima to the narcotics trade which has proliferated unabated during the six-year term of President Noynoy Aquino. This accusation hurled by Duterte will have serious implications on the political career of De Lima. I do not know how she will be able to dodge or deflect this serious allegations regarding her alleged ties with wealthy and influential drug lords. Unless she will be able to come up with a credible explanation, her critics will describe her as a bogus “crusading human rights activists. The president’s allies in the lower house might even initiate impeachment proceedings against her someday. Duterte’s allegations against the supposed ties of De Lima with wealthy and influential drug lords came out in the open days before the neophyte senator is scheduled to conduct a senate investigation on extrajudicial killings as well as the police method of shooting suspected drug pushers and addicts. Duterte dismissed De Lima’s forthcoming senate investigation against extrajudicial killings as mere posturing and politicking It is well known in public that Duterte has a long standing feud with De Lima, particularly during his term as chief executive of Davao city. De Lima has accused Duterte of ordering the execution of criminals in Davao city and the head of the Davao death squad. I will not be surprised if one of these days a prominent drug lord will finger Senator De Lima as one of former government officials who coddled drug lords and benefitted from the huge sales of illegal drugs during the

incumbency of Presaident Noynoy. In a speech he delivered at the 115th anniversary of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Camp Crame, Duterte made a blunt evisceration of the performance of De Lima as former Justice Secretary. Duterte even went as far as branding De Lima as being immoral for having a “very sordid personal and official life.” Senator De Lima is also being accused by Duterte of committing adultery with her driver/lover. Duterte is also claiming that funds derived from the sale of illegal drugs bankrolled the successful 2016 senatorial bid of the neophyte senator. De Lima was the Justice secretary during the term of President Benigno Aquino. He said De Lima’s driver/lover also acted as her “bagman” in soliciting campaign funds from wealthy drug lords, particularly those incarcerated at the National Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinglupa city. Duterte said De Lima also funded the construction of the house of her driver lover. PNP Chief Rolando De La Rosa said he will conduct a thorough investigation on the alleged lover of De Lima, who wants to be known as the “conscience of the country.” For her part, De Lima, who used to be the “Iron Lady” during the term of President Aquino as Secrertary of Justice, was reportedly teary-eyed in telling the media that Duterte’s accusation against her alleged ties with drug lords was baseless and a clear case of character assassination. She gave assurance to the media that she will not back off and will pursue aggressively who were responsible for the executions of so many drug pushers and addicts since Duterte assumed the presidency. Duterte, on the other hand, continues to take potshots at politicians, particularly De Lima, who are protesting about the increasing deaths of drug lords, peddlers and addicts in the government’s campaign against drugs. The feisty Duterte told police officers not to be intimidated by the threats aired by DE Lima or by the statements of the United Nations (UN) statements on human rights. He urged police officers to remain vigilant and to redouble their efforts in the fight against all forms of criminality and take a more aggressive stance against drug peddler.

Palace welcomes Joma Sison’s statements to Duterte MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) – Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the remarks of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Ma. Sison thanking President Rodrigo Duterte for assuring the release of jailed National Democratic Front (NDF) consultants ahead of the formal resumption of formal peace negotiations. Communication Secretary Martin Andanar said that Sison’s remarks just showed that the idea of having a peaceful resolution between the Philippine government and the CPP-NPA has become larger than the personalities involved in making this peace deal happening. “The conflict between the government and the CPP has been going on for 40 years. The positive statements coming from Joma Sison is a welcome development because it means that there is a greater chance for the two sides to agree in Oslo, Norway,” Andanar said during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum held at the Café Adriatico in Malate. The Palace official also said that even if President Duterte and Joma Sison had harsh exchanges of words during the past few weeks, talks between members of the government peace panel and their counterparts from the CPP-NPA have never stopped. “Patuloy naman itong planong magkaroon

ng peace talks by Aug. 20-27 in Oslo. So abangan natin kung ano mangyayari. (Plans to hold the peace talks on Aug. 20-27 in Oslo are on. So, let us see what happens.) But I am very, very positive that our GPH panel will come home with good news,” Andanar said. Earlier Wednesday, Sison released a statement thanking President Duterte for assuring that all consultants of the NDFP will join the peace negotiations in Oslo next week. The assurance was made by the President during his meeting with NDFP lawyers at Malacañang Palace Monday evening. “Once more I am grateful to President Duterte for his acts of goodwill to move forward the peace negotiations between his government and the NDFP,” Sison said. According to NDF lawyer Edre Olalia, the group has requested the release of 22 NDF jailed consultants. The list includes Benito Tiamzon, Alan Jazmines, Concha Araneta Bocala, Adelberto Silva, Ruben Saluta, Jaime Soledad, Kennedy Bangibang, Loida Magpatoc, Reynante Gamara, Alfredo Mapano, Emeterio Antalan and Leopoldo Caloza. Also included are Wilma Austria, Eduardo Sarmiento, Ernesto Lorenzo, Pedro Codaste, Porferio Tuna, Tirso Alcantara, Eduardo Genelsa, Ariel Arbitrario, Renato Baleros,

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Yves Flores admits feelings for Loisa Andalio “Inamin ko na may feelings ako sa kanya,” young actor Yves Flores said after being asked if he is courting teen actress Loisa Andalio, his onscreen partner in the hit morning series “Be My Lady.” “Pero bata pa si Loisa,” Flores quickly added. “Ayaw muna ng dad niya na mag-boyfriend siya. So siyempre ako, rerespetuhin ko iyon kasi alam ng dad niya kung anong nakakabuti sa anak niya. Sino ba naman ako para hindi sundin iyon?” “Makakapaghintay naman ako sa right time. Sa ngayon ay magkaibigan muna kami at pinagbubutihan namin ang career namin,” he continued.

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Flores also clarified that Andalio’s other onscreen partners, Joshua Garcia and Jerome Ponce, have nothing to do with his decision to not court the actress for the moment. He also admitted that he feels comfortable around Andalio, who is four years younger than him. “Sa akin kasi hindi naman din po ako nagmamadali,” Andalio said, reiterating that her parents are still against the thought of her having a relationship at her young age. “Ayaw ko din po muna.” “Be My Lady,” which stars real-life couple Erich Gonzalez and Daniel Matsunaga, airs weekdays before “It’s Showtime.” (MNS)

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What’s the real score between Rayver Cruz, MJ Lastimosa? Actor Rayver Cruz was asked about the real score between him and Miss Universe Philippines 2014 Mary Jean “MJ” Lastimosa. Cruz maintained that he and Lastimosa are just dance partners in the Sunday variety show “ASAP.” “Oo nga eh, inaasar kami palagi kasi palagi ko siyang nakaka-partner sa ‘ASAP,’” he said. When asked what he thinks of Lastimosa, Cruz replied: “Si MJ sobrang ganda, sobrang bait.” The actor admitted, however, that they have yet to get to know each other. “Makikilala mo lang [kasi] kapag makakasama mo [nang mas matagal],” he said. This prompted “Magandang Buhay” host Melai Cantiveros to say: “Mabait ‘yun, nakakasama ko na rin ‘yun. Yes, this is it! Abangan natin ang kanilang susunod na kabanata, no?” Cruz revealed that he has been single for almost four years, and said that he is “ready” for a new love. He said he is just waiting for the right time and person. “Ready naman ako anytime. Gusto ko lang na dumating siya. Maganda rin kasi ‘yung right timing,” he said. Describing his ideal woman, the actor added: “Of course maka-pamilya, madaling pakisamahan, kalog, mabait. Bonus na lang ‘yung looks.” Cruz, who is busy promoting his new album, previously dated singer Sarah Geronimo and actress Cristine Reyes. Geronimo is currently in a relationship with actor Matteo Guidicelli, while Reyes is married to mixed martial artist Ali Khatibi. (MNS)

Nadine Lustre hints at second book

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Nadine Lustre humbly received a plaque on Sunday after the book which she and her boyfriend James Reid co-wrote became National Book Store’s top bestseller for July. “I’m super surprised! Ang bilis-bilis kasi, bestseller agad siya. I’m super happy. Isang buwan pa lang nakalabas ang libro and yet, bestseller agad siya. I’m really, really happy,” Lustre said. According to Lustre, she and Reid did not expect that their book would sell out this fast. Nonetheless, she revealed that they are already planning to release the second part of “Team Real.” “Gusto rin namin ni James na magkaroon ng part two ang ‘Team Real’ kasi para lahat ma-i-share namin sa fans. Meron pa kaming mga travels. Maraming bagay ang hindi umabot nang i-publish ang

‘Team Real,’” she said. Meanwhile, Lustre said she and Reid are currently enjoying their short break before they start taping again for their upcoming series “Till I Met You.” “Pahinga lang, vacation. Inasikaso ko ‘yung mga dapat gawin. ‘Yung house ko, ipinaayos ko,” she said. In past interviews, both Reid and Lustre shared that their new show, directed by Antoinette Jadaone, will be more “mature” than their previous outing, “On the Wings of Love” (OTWOL). Reid went as far as to saying that the story in “Till I Met You” is better than “OTWOL,” a kilig-filled romantic series that touched on the plight of overseas Filipino workers and concluded last February to strong ratings. (MNS)

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Iya Villania goes on maternity leave Iya Villania is now officially on a maternity leave from showbiz, weeks ahead of giving birth to her first child. On Instagram, the former Kapamilya star shared a video of her enjoying some “me time” at a salon where she had her hair trimmed. “Approaching d-day so taking the time now to get a trim to keep whatever freshness I can during labor,” she wrote in the caption. Villania said she has accepted that her son will keep her busy for the next couple of months so she is getting the most out of her free time before she official becomes a mom. Villania is married to TV host Drew Arellano. The celebrity couple fist announced Villania’s pregnancy back in March. (MNS)

Richard Yap will star opposite seasoned actress Jean Garcia in the upcoming seventh installment of the “Mano Po” movie franchise. Produced by Regal Films, the Kapamilya star will topbill “Mano Po 7: Chinoy” under the direction of Ian Lorenos. “I am very excited about this movie kasi it’s really something new to me. May konting comedy, there’s a lot of drama but hindi naman siya overwhelming,” he said. According to Yap, the movie is relatable to the audience, especially to many Chinese families. “When I saw the script, it’s a fantastic script so I hope people will like it,” Yap said. The actor added: “These are the things that are really happening in normal Chinese families na they get so consumed with business na they forget about their families.” And with successful television and movie projects under his belt, the Cebu native is hopeful that people will welcome the new “Mano Po” installment and give the same support he received in his prior shows. “May konting pressure but you just have to do your best. I hope the story itself will attract moviegovers,” he ended. Aside from Garcia, teen star Janella Salvador, whom Yap worked with in morning series “Be Careful with my Heart,” actor Enchong Dee and Jana Agoncillo will also part of the movie. (MNS)

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Sylvia La Torre, Anna Maria take FASO show to climax By Abner Galino

To be sexy, bubbly and sophisticated, all at once on stage,requires more than talent. In other words, not an easy feat – except if one is endowed with a face (which is a toss between a teenager and a full-blown woman) and a charisma such that of Anna Maria Perez de Tagle. Escorted to the stage by no other than Maestro Robert “Bob” Shroder, the principal conductor of the Filipino-American Symphony Orchestra (FASO), Anna Maria was stunning in a purple figure-hugging mermaid-type gown. Accompanied by the 60-piece FASO ensemble, Anna Maria went on to sing two Broadway songs “On my own” (Les Miserables) and “I enjoy Being a Girl” (Flower Drum Song), both ofwhich enthralled the crowd. But she left the stage to give way to her Lola Sylvia La Torre who sung two Kundiman songs (Diyos Lamang ang Nakakaalam and Nasaan Ka Irog) in an operatic style of singing that she has been known for. Anna Mariakept the energy going when she returned to do her own an operatic style rendition of an archaic treasure titled “Bituing Marikit.” A duet between Sylvia and Anna Maria to the bouncy melody of “Sa Kabukiran,” another Filipino music heirloom,unhinged all the happy emotionsthat have been building up. The duo got the loudest standing ovation of the night. As expected, Sylvia provided the humor to a night of sophisticated music, adroitly inserting the wits during

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Maestro Bob Shroder playfully holds a laser sword after FASO played musical scores from movie Star Wars.

Shroder went on to thank the FASO musicians and as well as the volunteers who helped in the success of the concert. “And to all our supporters, please continue to support us. Maraming salamat po,” Shroder said.

FASO also played musical score hits from Star Wars Episode IV, namely: Throne Room and End Title. The gowns worn by Sylvia and Anna Maria were created by noted Beverly Hills based Fil-Am fashion designer Oliver Tolentino.

Mama Sita commemorative stamps added to US Postal Museum collection WASHINGTON, DC – The Mama Sita Foundation officially handed over a donation of Mama Sita commemorative stamps to the Smithsonian National Postal Museum during a simple turnover ceremony held at the museum lobby on 15 August 2016. The late Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes was an iconic figure in Philippine culinary arts history, pioneering the use of mixes and seasonings that accompany Filipino food. The series of commemorative stamps were issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation in honor of her contribution and influence in the propagation of authentic Philippine cuisine as well as to honor her birth centenary in 2017. “The stamps signify the flavors

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THE public reception area of the Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles was filled to the brim on Wednesday night (August 17) as Filipino-American community leaders and members of the media welcomed incoming Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz. Cruz, who is embarking on a four-year term, will be serving areas in the US with the biggest concentrations of Filipino- Americans. He replaced Leo Herrera-Lim. In a simple, “standing room” only reception, Cruz assured Filipino-American community leaders that the Philippine Consulate General will keep on working to provide quality services to its constituency. The Consul General also called on the Filipino-American communities to help the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte achieve the goals that it has set forth. He mentioned the success of the administration’s anti-illegal drug campaign, citing the estimated 500,000 drug users who supposedly surrendered in only three months since Duterte assumed office. But Cruz said the government has to do more to keep the country marching into progress. “The President (Duterte) cannot do it alone. Each of us, needs to do our part. In other words, we have to walk the talk,” Cruz told the crowd. The event started promptly at 6 p.m. and because the building air-conditioning system has been turned off at the close of the office hours, the temperature at the reception area rose up and caused many of the guests, some of them even wearing suits, to perspire and comment

about the room temperature. Later on, during a brief huddle with the media, Cruz said the friendship between the United States and Philippines will remain strong despite what he called “challenges” that have transpired between the two countries -- - one of them happened just recently. “Honestly, I don’t think it will have a negative impact on our bilateral relations (with the US),” Cruz added. The Philippine consul general was pressed to comment on the spat between President Duterte and former US Ambassador Philip Goldberg which caused the US State Department to summon Philippine charge d’affaires Patrick Chuasoto last week. Elizabeth Trudeau, director of the State Department press office, said Chuasoto was called to explain Duterte’s “inappropriate comments.” Duterte has openly called Goldberg “gay” and “a son of a bitch.” The Philippine president got mad at Goldberg when the diplomat, together with other members of the diplomatic community, called him out for making a joke about the rape and murder of an Australian missionary during a 1989 Davao City prison riot. Among those who called out Duterte was Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely who posted on Twitter that rape and murder should never be trivialized. Meanwhile, going back to Cruz’s qualification as consul general, the Philippine Consulate General website said Cruz is a “career officer of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs.” “He served as Vice Consul then

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and extensive experience in Crisis Management.” “In the Philippines, he previously served in the Department of Foreign Affairs in various capacities, such as Acting Director in the Office of Protocol and State Visits; Acting Director in the Office of American Affairs, and Executive Director of the Office of Protocol and State Visits.” The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles serves Southern California covering the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern, and San Luis Obispo; Southern Nevada covering the counties of Clark, Lincoln and Nye; State of Arizona (covering all counties); State of New Mexico (covering all counties); and State of Texas (covering all counties).

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‘It Could Go Global’: Yellow fever outbreak spreads across Africa MOSCOW, Aug. 17 (PNA/Sputnik) – A yellow fever outbreak has killed some 400 people in Angola and the Democratic Republic of The Congo, and has spread to other parts of Africa, exacerbating the continent’s largest outbreak in years. The mosquito responsible for transmitting yellow fever is the same that carries the Zika virus. Symptoms can be relatively mild, a general fever or jaundice, which is where the term “yellow� comes from, but can also be as extreme as severe liver disease, with bleeding. There is a preventative vaccine for yellow fever, but there is no treatment once the disease has been contracted. Some health groups worry that a vaccine shortage will mean an insufficient number of doses to adequately address the outbreak. Heather Kerr, country director of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the charity Save the Children, said in a statement, “We’ve got to urgently reach as many children and families as we can with the supplies that are left, and this is the only way we are able to do that right now,� adding, “There is no known

cure for yellow fever and it could go global.� The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a vaccination campaign Tuesday to vaccinate more than 14 million people in areas of need. WHO supplies are limited, and it takes some six months to manufacture additional vaccines. The organization plans to compensate for this deficit by using a fifth of a dose per person, which would help stretch the vaccine supply, but would also only be effective for a period of about one year. Emily Baumgaertner, writing for the Scientific American, reporting from the DRC, noted that regional hospitals were not testing patients to see whether they had yellow fever. Baumgaertner stated that it had been over a month since a yellow fever diagnostic test had been conducted. The WHO is racing against the clock as the approaching October rainy season will bring more mosquitoes to breed and infect more people. Some 10 million people are at risk for yellow fever in the DRC capital city of Kinshasa.

No dengue outbreak yet though number of cases up 15.8% By Leilani S. Junio

MANILA, Aug. 16 (PNA) – The Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday it recorded 84,085 dengue cases from Jan. 1 to Aug. 6, 2016, 15.8 percent more than the 72,627 during the same period last year. DOH Spokesperson Dr. Eric Tayag in a press briefing held at media relations unit in Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila, expected the figure to increase further as the country experiences rainy conditions. Tayag said that from just 43 dengue declared hotzones (yellow alert) barangays, the number is now almost double—80 in total. Dengue alert zone is being declared if a barangay in a municipality/provinces recorded occurrences of dengue cases in four consecutive weeks. He said that when a barangay was place under dengue hotzone, government hospitals there were also automatically alerted to implement re-activation of dengue express lanes to immediately respond to needed treatment and monitoring of the patient suspected of dengue cases. He clarified that there was no outbreak yet so far. With the expectation of upward movement of dengue cases, the Spokesperson called on Local Government Units (LGUs) leaders to take part in curbing the cases in line with their expectation that people could still do something to beat it. “We still have the chance to do our part to prevent an increase of the cases,â€? he said. He reminded anew of the DOH’s “4S Campaignâ€? — Searching and destroying breeding sites of mosquitoes, use of Self-Protective Measures, Seeking Early Consultation and Saying No to indiscriminate fogging. “Let us search together the portions where clear stagnant water are being stored‌we have to cover them

so that mosquitoes will not be able to lay their egg there,� he said. He also said wearing of dengue uniform in the schools were also one of the ways to get protected against dengue. For this year, a total of 372 deaths due to dengue were recorded. Meanwhile, the Spokesperson noted that the number of dengue cases recorded this year was much lower than the number of cases recorded in the last three years. Tayag attributed the “reduction� to possibility that the serotype of dengue that inflicted a person last year which still circulated in the next year/s that followed cannot anymore be inflicted with that same serotype due to immunity. On the other hand, in places where there were serotypes of dengue recorded, that can mean that a change in the sero type of dengue circulating therein is happening (other strain). There are four serotypes or strains of dengue that can inflict a person in a lifetime. When a person gets inflicted with serotype one he/she will not be inflicted with that same serotype anymore. Another reason is that some LGUs probably had been actively participating in the call of DOH to fight versus dengue. Among the provinces that are listed in the dengue hotzones are Pangasinan, Pampanga, Zambales, Batangas, Laguna, Rizal, Oriental Mindoro, Antique, Negros Occidental, Cebu, Negros Oriental, Southern Leyte, Bukidnon, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Apayao, Benguet and Metro Manila. He clarified however that when provinces were mentioned, it does not necessarily follows that all the municipalities and barangays therein were automatically included in the list.

More on Medicare Part B Not having the right Medicare plan may cost you money. Ignorance on your Medicare options may harm you. As you well know by now, Medicare Part B takes care of MD visits, labs, durable medical equipments, and some drugs you don’t administer yourself like flu shots. If you will turn 65 soon, and you’re enrolled on your or your spouse’s employer-sponsored plan, it is prudent to consult with your or your spouse’s Human Resources administrator to determine if you may postpone paying for your Part B monthly premium of $121.80, or more, depending on your income, until you lose coverage on your current plan. You may save money for a long, long time. And, do not unnecessarily, carelessly terminate your enrollment on an employer-sponsored, or a union-sponsored plan. You may not be able to reacquire such plan if you wish to in the future. Under Medicare Part B, you will have $166 deductible, after which you will pay 20% coinsurance. To illustrate: if your total Part B bills is $10,000 (doctor’s fees = $6,500; CT scan = $2,800; pneumonia shot=$700), you will pay out of pocket $1,966.80 ($10,000$166=$9,834x.20). If you have a MediGap plan, your plan will pay some or all of your share of cost, depending on which plan you are enrolled in. If you are enrolled on a Medicare Advantage plan, your plan may

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2.5L 4-Cly, AM/FM/ CD, Brake Assist, Bucket Seats, 17” Alloy Wheels, 47k Miles (16A0519A/222677)

2.0L 4-Cyl, Auto Steptronic, AWD, AM/ FM/USB/HD Radio, 12 Speaker Sound, Spoiler, 50k Miles (PA0072/A14697)

$

2016 TOYOTA

ALTIMA 2.5 S SEDAN

2.5L 4-Cyl, AM/ FM/CD/AUX, Power Windows/Locks/ Doors, A/C, Bucket Seats, 8k Miles (PA0053/211563)

2013 SUBARU

$

2013 NISSAN

ALTIMA 2.5 S SEDAN

3.5 V6, Auto, Navi, Prem Sound, XM/ DVD, Keyless Entry, Moon Roof, ONLY 2k Miles (PR0050/023137)

$

33,877

SANTA MONICA BLVD

1 10

405 LAA4374324-1

2013 TOYOTA

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ALL OUTLANDER AND OUTLANDER SPORT $2500.00 OFF MSRP! All EV All EVOLUTION EVOLUTI VOLU UT I Final Edition in Stock Now!!! NEW 2017 MITSUBISHI

NEW 2016 MITSUBISHI

MIRAGE SE

LANCER ES

LEASE FOR 35 MONTHS

$ 2 At This Payment (Stock# 70009 / Vin# 006040) (Stock# 70011 / Vin# 006042)

139*

+ TAX MSRP : $15,630

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LEASE FOR 35 MONTHS

$ 2 At This Payment yment (Stock# 60055 / Vin# 001872) (Stock# 60124 / Vin# 006431)

159*

+ TAX MSRP : $19,405

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NEW 2016 MITSUBISHI

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OUTLANDER SPORT ES

OUTLANDER ES

LEASE FOR 35 MONTHS

LEASE FOR 35 MONTHS

AUTOMATIC

$ 2 At This Payment (Stock# 60175 / Vin# 030120) (Stock# 60170 / Vin# 030415)

169*

+ TAX MSRP : $21,690

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$ 2 At This Payment (Stock# 60066 / Vin# 015971) (Stock# 60063 / Vin# 015748)

189*

+ TAX MSRP : $24,195

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

PRE-OWNED SUPER CENTER ‘14 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE DE 1.2LL I-3 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2063 | 009583

NOW

9,495

$

‘15 HONDA CIVIC LX 1.8LL I-4 CYL, COUPE

Stk: P1969 | 510270

NOW

14,995

$

‘12 SCION IQ CVT-I

1.3LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P1956S | 012080

NOW

10,495

$

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

Stk: 60284A | 003787

NOW

$

15,995

‘14 MAZDA MAZDA5 SPORT ‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT ES 2.5LL I-4 CYL, WAGON

Stk: P1928R | 172220

NOW

11,995

$

‘15 HONDA CIVIC LX 1.8LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P1955 | 541786

NOW

16,295

$

2.0LL I-4 CYL, SUV

Stk: P1977 | 003978

12,495

NOW

$

‘15 SCION TC

2.5LL I-4 CYL, COUPE

Stk: P1862 | 092664

NOW

16,495

$

‘15 KIA SOUL

2.0LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P1909RS | 763899

NOW

12,995

$

‘15 HONDA FIT

1.5LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P1985 | 767540

NOW

1.8LL I-4 CYL, COUPE

Stk: S61939A | 503773

NOW

13,495

$

‘15 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SUV

Stk: P1898R | 267663

16,995

$

‘13 HONDA CIVIC EX-L

NOW

17,695

$

TEST DRIVE TODAY! MENTION THIS AD -AND-

GET 3 DAY/2 NIGHTS LAS VEGAS VOUCHER

‘14 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SUV

Stk: P1920 | 007321

NOW

13,595

$

‘15 KIA SEDONA

3.3LL V-6 CYL, VAN

Stk: P1947 | 066884

NOW

18,495

$

‘14 KIA SORENTO 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SUV

Stk: P1791 | 449013

NOW

13,995

$

‘15 HONDA CIVIC EX 1.8LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2017 | 531047

NOW

18,995

$

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Diamond Honda of Glendale

“Magandang deals ang naghihintay para sa summer trip nyo. Tawag na kayo!�

0% APR

Orly Roque Sales & Leasing

*FREE LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY *Included with the purchase of any new or selected used vehicle. We will extend your Powertrain Warranty for as long as you own your vehicle. Peace of mind you can’t get anywhere else.

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4 Dr, Automatic

2WD, Automatic

$119 Lease for only

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$159

Lease for only

$199

Lease for only

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per month plus tax at 366 months mon onth thss th

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Starting at $20,275. $4,055 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/ yr. 36 miles with $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Services.

Starting at $23,840. $4,499 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/ yr. 36 miles with $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Services.

Starting at $24,645. $4,679 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/ yr. 36 miles with $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Services.

2009 Honda Civic

2011 Honda Fit

261291A/9E041158

92012/ BC003090

WAS $9,991

NOW

$8,491

2013 Honda Accord 92198 / DA213096

2013 Honda Crosstour EX 92260/DL002972

WAS $16,794

NOW

$15,294

Diamond Honda

of Glendale

$18,991

ON APPROVED CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS

2014 Kia Soul

2013 Toyota Corolla S

2014 Scion TC

WAS $11,094

WAS $11,493

WAS $13,494

WAS $14,984

WAS $16,494

NOW

$9,594

2013 Honda CR-V 261446A/DH521220

WAS $20,491

NOW

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2015 Nissan Versa SV

92232/9E047042

$9,594

Starting at $30,300. $5,598 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/ yr. 36 miles with $0.20 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Services.

2009 Honda Civic LX

WAS $11,094

NOW

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2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 92314/CA545524

WAS $20,492

NOW

$18,992

$9,993

92206/E7725126

NOW

2015 BMW 3 Series 328i 92246/FF608769

WAS $27,091

NOW

$25,591

$11,994

26939A/DP140831

NOW

2013 Honda Pilot EX-L T261051A/DB031286

WAS $27,494

NOW

$25,994

$13,484

26717A/E3071052

NOW

2015 Honda Odyssey EX-L 92245/FB066887

WAS $27,494

NOW

$25,994

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$14,994

WAS $32,491

NOW

$30,991

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Built on trust.

Subaru of Glendale is the #1 Volume Subaru Dealer in Los Angeles County! *#1 claim based on SOA YTD Sales Report for new car sales in Los Angeles County Visit Subaru of Glendale to find your dream car at a great price with the help of our friendly, no pressure sales staff. Whether it’s love at first sight or after your test drive, you’ll have a great experience and leave with a grin on your face. 2017 SUBARU

Forester 2.5i

2016 SUBARU

CROSSTREK 2.0i Premium CVT

Premium CVT with All-Weather Package LEASE OFFER

LEASE OFFER

179

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

$

189

$

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

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

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

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

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

FINANCE OFFER 0% limited term financing on ALL 2017 Foresters in stock

Model Code HFF - 13 Offer Expires 08/31/16

2017 SUBARU

WRX

LEASE OFFER

239

$

2016 SUBARU

with Eyesight & Navigation

269

$

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

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

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

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Code HUN - 01 Offer Expires 08/31/16

2016 SUBARU

BRZ

LEASE OFFER

Model Code GDF - 23 Offer Expires 08/31/16

FINANCE OFFER 0% limited term financing on ALL NEW 2016 Outbacks in stock

2017 SUBARU

Limited

279

OUTBACK 2.5i Limited

LEASE OFFER

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

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

$

Model Code GRC - 12 Offer Expires 08/31/16

FINANCE OFFER 1.49% limited term financing on ALL NEW 2016 Crosstreks in stock

Legacy 2.5i

Limited CVT with Eyesight & Navigation SIGN & DRIVE

299

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

$

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

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

$0 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

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

$0 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)

FINANCE OFFER 1.49% limited term financing on ALL 2016 BRZs in stock

Model Code GZE - 01 Offer Expires 08/31/16

FINANCE OFFER 0% limited term financing on ALL 2017 Legacys in stock

Model Code HAF - 24 Offer Expires 08/31/16

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

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

855-230-1547 Andrew Marilla Sales & Leasing

Christian Marilla Finance Manager

Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI, and SUBARU BOXER are registered trademarks. Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintainance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first). See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverage and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12-31-16 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility .

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Nissan of Mission Hills

Out to be the #1 Nissan Dealer in the Nation* Serving the Filipino Community for more than 20 years.

s g n i v a s l a i c e p S

“Tawagan or hanapin nyo lang ako”

Mannueel Lavva

Ikaw ba ay problematic dahil sa Bad Credit/No Credit?. No Driver’s License? No SS? Ok na ang TIN!. Bankruptcy? WALANG PROBLEMA!!!

“Kayang-kaya nyo ang down at mababa lang ang monthly payment!”

Internet | Fleet Manager

NEW CAR SPECIALS

Cell: (6661)--6444--0944 2016 NISSAN

Sentra $

SV with Splash Guard and Mats

/mo for 36 mos $2,739 initial payment

lease for

139

2 or more at this price

expires 8/31/16

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189

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189

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Murano

Frontier

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lease for

259

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$

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lease for

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290

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PRE-OWNED CARS AVAILABLE ‘14 NISSAN VERSA NOTE HB MANUAL 1.6 S ‘08 TOYOTA RAV4 FWD V6 5-SPD AT

$

$

8,995

9,995

Stock#: G12571 | Vin: 385899

Stock#: G30041 | Vin: 019190

‘14 NISSAN SENTRA I4 CVT S

$

10,295

Stock#: G20971 | Vin: 288596

‘14 MAZDA MAZDA5 AUTO SPORT ‘13 HONDA CIVIC SDN AUTO EX-L W/NAVI PZEV ‘14 HYUNDAI SONATA 2.4L AUTO GLS

$

$

13,995

14,995

Stock#: U4568 | Vin: 177123

Stock#: G27551 | Vin: 252893

$

15,995

Stock#: G21641 | Vin: 861923

‘11 TOYOTA COROLLA AUTO S

$

11,995

Stock#: G18761 | Vin: 001873

‘15 NISSAN ALTIMA I4 2.5 S

$

16,995

Stock#: G29971 | Vin: 339683

‘13 NISSAN SENTRA I4 CVT SV

$

12,995

Stock#: G21141 | Vin: 703546

‘16 TOYOTA CAMRY I4 AUTO LE

$

18,368

Stock#: U4445 | Vin: 513247

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BIG SUMMER SALE

HUGE INVENTORY

“Tawag na mu!”

EUGENE C. Senior Sales Consultant

OF 2015 EVOLUTIONS & LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 2017 MITSUBISHI

2016 MITSUBISHI

2016 MITSUBISHI

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MSRP................$18,430

MSRP..............$20,490

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MSRP................$14,830

Customer Rebate ..............$750 Military Rebate ...............$500 Loyalty Rebate ...............$250

287/$1'(5 (6 7 seater

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Customer Rebate.............$1,500 Dealer Delivery Bonus. . . . . . $ 5 0 0 Loyalty Rebate ..............$500 Military Rebate ..............$500

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BUY FOR

NET COST

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$

$

$

11,199*

2016 MITSUBISHI

13,699*

MSRP.............$23,845

Customer Rebate..............$1,500 Dealer Delivery Bonus........$500 Loyalty Rebate ................$500 Military Rebate ................$500

UP TO

14,499*

$

18,199*

*Lease payment includes Loyalty and Military Rebates.

UP TO 48 MONTHS

0%

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72 MONTHS

72 MONTHS

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SUMMER-FRIENDLY PRICED PRE-OWNED CARS! TEST-DRIVE NOW!

‘07 TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN

WAS 7,988

$

$

5,988

Stk: C15352A

‘12 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT ES SUV ‘14 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES SEDAN WAS $14,800 $ WAS $11,900 $

8,988

Stk: C17031A

Stk: C2950P

‘14 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT ES SUV ‘15 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT ES SUV

WAS $16,988 $ Stk: C16184A

13,999

NURSES PROGRAM AVAILABLE!

0

WAS 16,999 $ $

11,800

Stk: C2692P

‘12 HONDA CIVIC Si COUPE

Was $18,800 $

WAS $17,900 $ Stk: C16135A

‘11 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED

15,499

Stk: C2935P

% FINANCING

Stk: C2921P

12,900

‘14 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO GSR

WAS 25,800 $

WAS $32,900 $

Stk: C2952P

22,800

Stk: C15781A

29,888

ANY CREDIT SITUATION, WE CAN HELP YOU. BEST IN CLASS PAYMENT

AVAILABLE ON SELECTED 2014 & 2015 MODELS NO ONE OFFERS MORE!

Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Nissan

560

5 YR/60,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

10100

10 YR/100,000 MILES LTD POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 5/60

ONLY 5/60

5YR

WAS $16,900 $

‘15 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV $

16,988

12,800

‘15 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES SEDAN

YES

5 YR/UNLIMITED MILES NONE NONE NONE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE PLUS DESTINATION CHARGE ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES SUCH AS CUSTOMER & LOYALTY REBATE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS QUALIFY FOR LOYALTY RABATE. TO QUALIFY CUSTOMER MUST BE A CURRENT MITSUBISHI VEHICLE REGISTERED OWNER. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE. ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *All special lease are based on Tier 1 Credit through Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America. All payments are plus tax, first payments, license and acquisition fees included in lease.

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$

‘11 SUZUKI SX4 4DR SDN MAN LE FWD

6,495

$

‘10 SCION XB 5DR WGN MAN

6,995

$

7,275

‘08 HYUNDAI TUCSON FWD 4DR I4 MAN GLS

$

7,995

VIN: WDBNG70J02A295244 STOCK: X60549

VIN: JS2YC5A23B6303559 STOCK: X60674

VIN: JTLZE4FEXA1103977 STOCK: X60106

VIN: KM8JM12B58U707933 STOCK: X60792

‘08 HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2DR MAN LX

‘09 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR SDN I4 MAN

‘06 BMW X5 4.4I AWD 4DR SUV

‘13 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR SDN 2.4L AUTO GLS

$

8,495

VIN: 2HGFG11678H547600 STOCK: X60548

‘11 TOYOTA RAV4 4WD 4DR V6 5-SPD AT SPORT

$

12,995

$

9,995

$

10,995

VIN: JTDKB20U463151528 STOCK: X61332

‘07 BMW X3 3.0SI AWD 4DR SUV

$

11,995

VIN: 5NPEB4AC5DH698369 STOCK: X60720

VIN: WBXPC93427WJ01026 STOCK: X61006

‘06 LEXUS GX 470 4DR SUV 4WD

‘12 SCION TC 2DR HB MAN

‘16 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR SDN AUTO LIMITED PZEV

‘15 NISSAN ALTIMA 4DR SDN I4 2.5

$

12,997

$

13,495

VIN: JTKJF5C70C3040535 STOCK: X61008

‘13 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4DR SDN LE

‘15 NISSAN ROGUE SELECT FWD 4DR S

‘16 MAZDA MAZDA6 4DR SDN AUTO I SPORT

VIN: 4T1BD1FK0DU074055 STOCK: X60805

8,132

VIN: 5UXFB53556LV27238 STOCK: X61227A

VIN: JTJBT20X860105156 STOCK: X61088

14,329

11,911

$

VIN: 4T4BE46K19R058362 STOCK: X60903

VIN: 2T3RK4DVXBW044777 STOCK: X60835

$

$

‘06 TOYOTA PRIUS 5DR HB

$

15,995

VIN: JN8AS5MT9FW654876 STOCK: X61195

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$

16,995

VIN: JM1GJ1U59G1403437 STOCK: X61198

$

13,799

VIN: 5NPDH4AEXGH696245 STOCK: X61287

‘14 NISSAN MAXIMA 4DR SDN 3.5 S

$

17,495

VIN: 1N4AA5AP1EC488557 STOCK: X61001

$

13,995

VIN: 1N4AL3AP4FC119580 STOCK: X60451

‘15 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT AWD 4DR 2.4

$

18,777

VIN: 5XYZTDLB2FG261698 STOCK: X51569

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Best ride for a summer escape For a limited time, get exceptional offers on the Mercedes-Benz you’ve always wanted.

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Call 818.536.2413

2014 MB CLA250 4Dr Coupe

$26,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 66778C

$31,988

2014 MB GLK350 Stk#: 66936C

$34,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 66721C

$36,988

2016 MB C300 Sport Sedan Stk#: 66759P

$43,988

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2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 66885C

$27,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 66870C

$32,988

2014 MB E350 Coupe Stk#: 66576C

$34,988

$37,988

2014 MB E350 Sport 4MATIC Wagon Stk#: 66881C

818.536.2413

$28,988

2016 MB CLA250 4Dr Coupe Stk#: 66542P

$33,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 66862C

2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 66859C

$45,988

Stk#: 66677C

$35,988

2014 MB E350 2Dr Coupe Stk#: 66844C

$39,988

2013 MB GL450 4MATIC Stk#: 66829C

$47,988

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2013 MB GLK350 Stk#: 66675C

$29,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 66845C

$33,988

2015 MB C300 Sport 4MATIC Sedan Stk#: 66530P

$35,988

2016 MB GLC300 Stk#: 66745P

$41,988

2014 MB GL450 4MATIC Stk#: 66896C

$49,988

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