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Dela Rosa asks for forgiveness for fatalities in war on drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte grants the wish of a senior citizen who wanted to join the Christmas party with the President in Malacañang on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. (MNS photo)
MANILA, Dec. 19 (PNA) – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Monday asked for forgiveness for those killed in the war on drugs. ”Kaya ang hinihingi ko sa inyo ipagdasal niyo kami na sana Lord patawarin niyo kami sa mga nangayyari ngayon (Hence, we are asking you to pray for us that the Lord will forgive us with what is happening now),” Dela Rosa said. Dela Rosa said that we did not want it and even more so President Rodrigo Roa Duterte does not want anybody killed, especially
Filipino such that he loves the Philippines very much, he loves each Filipino. ”Hindi namin kagustuhan yan, mas lalong hindi kagustuhan ni Presidente Duterte na merong mamatay, ayaw na ayaw niya na may namamatay na Pilipino, mahal na mahal niya ang Pilipinas, mahal na mahal niya ang bawat Pilipino,” Dela Rosa said. However, Dela Rosa added, the President loves more Filipinos who are peace-loving and law-abiding. He would like to save the innocent, hence, this is happening. See DELA ROSA, page 12
Filipinos ‘OK’ with drug war
MANILA, Dec 20 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs continues to gain satisfaction from majority of Filipinos. Citing the latest findings from the Social Weather Stations (SWS), Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the SWS 4th quarter survey found 85 percent of Filipinos is satisfied with the Duterte administration’s performance in its campaign against illegal drugs. Likewise, the same report showed a sizeable 88 percent of Filipinos saying there has been a decrease in drug problem in their areas since President Duterte took office
on June 30. “Clearly, the results of the survey showed that drug-related problems are becoming less among our people’s worries,” Andanar said.
De Lima: Much at stake’ by scrapping VFA By Azer N. Parrocha
MANILA, Dec 18 (PNA) – Amid threats of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to scrap the country’s Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US, Sen. Leila de Lima on Sunday warned the President that there was so much at stake by doing so. “There is so much at stake here – the Filipino people’s lives, well-being, security and even our very sovereignty. I hope he doesn’t sacrifice those interests,” De Lima, a staunch critic of the President’s, said in a statement. The VFA, signed in 1998, is a bilateral agreement that allows US military and civilian personnel temporarily in the Philippines in connection with activities approved by the Philippine government. Pres. Duterte, in a recent speech, urged that the US to prepare the revocation of the VFA after what he thought the Philippines has been stricken out of the US aid agency Millennium Challenge Corporation. De Lima said that the decision whether the VFA should See DE LIMA, page 12
“If a portion of the SWS survey found that people are worried about becoming victims of EJK (extrajudicial killing), it is important See DRUG WAR, page 12
CHR revives team to probe Duterte’s claim of killing criminals MANILA, Dec 21 (Mabuhay) – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has “reconstituted” its team that would look into President Rodrigo Duterte’s claims that he “personally” killed criminals when he was still mayor of Davao City. “CHR has reconstituted a team to further investigate [and] look into the new revelations and public admissions that may shed light on our previous findings,” CHR chairperson Chito Gascon said. He did not elaborate. See CHR, page 12
Visitors check sculptures made of wires, which complete the Nativity set at the Meralco headquarters in Pasig City on Monday. The Liwanag Park, which is open to the public until January 8, showcases sculptures made from scrap copper wires. (MNS photo)
PHL now safe, crime rate is significantly down MANILA, Dec 19 (PNA) – “The Philippines is now safer from theft, carnapping, robbery, physical injury, and rape.” This is the statement of Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar as the Philippine National Police (PNP) released figures showing index crime volume declined 25,673 to 55,391 in July-November 2016 period, from 81,064 a year ago. Citing the said PNP report, Andanar said index crime rate went down to 31.67 percent in July to November this year as compared to the same period
last year. Index crimes are defined by the PNP as crimes against persons (such as murder, homicide, physical injury, and rape) and crimes against property (like robbery, theft, carnapping, and cattle rustling). Data showed crimes against property posted a significant slide to 42.48 percent, while crimes against person dropped 12.25 percent. Overall, crime incidents continued to decline across the country since President Rodrigo Duterte assumed office.PNP report showed crime See CRIME RATE, page 12
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PAL flies high through year 2016 By Abner Galino and Joy Marino
With barely two weeks left in year 2016, Philippine Air Lines (PAL) is set to claim another robust year into its storied corporate journey. Allan Q. Coo, PAL regional manager for North America, enumerated the headways that the Philippine flag carrier has achieved throughout the year 2016, chief of them: acquiring two more Boeing 777s. “The first one – RP7778 – was added to our fleet during the last week of October and just 2 days ago, we received our 8th 777 and will be ready to be added to our roster this December operating the trans-pacific routes,” Coo announced during the annual PAL Christmas party held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles last December 16. Coo also announced the new PAL routes: Manila to Saipan, Taipei to Osaka, non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Cebu; the Singapore to Cebu route and Cebu to Caticlan and Cebu to Clark via Caticlan (started on December 16. The new local routes were meant to support the growth Cebu, which PAL consider as itssecond hub, according to Coo. “We have also strengthened our flight connections to and from Cebu to better serve our countrymen from Southern Philippines.” The airline executive as took pride in PAL’s twice daily, non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Manila that started last Thursday (Dec 8). “This gives our passengers a choice of leaving during the day or our regular evening flights. Both flights are operated by a Boeing 777,” Coo pointed out. In Canada, PAL recently added two “turnaround flights to Vancouver
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DND to tailor equipment list to fit into Chinese 100-M yuan grant MANILA, Dec. 22 (PNA) – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said they are now tailoring the list of equipment which they intend to acquire under China’s one-time grant worth 100 million yuan. “We at the DND and Armed Forces of the Philippines are still preparing our list,” he added. “We do not know yet the quantities, but we are looking at fast boats, drones, night vision goggles, and communications equipment,” Lorenzana stressed. One hundred million yuan is worth USD14 million or around
PHP720 million. The grant was announced following the meeting of President Rodrigo Duterte with Chinese ambassador to the Philippines, Zhao Jianhua last Dec. 19 at the Malacañang Palace in Manila. The Chinese envoy conveyed that the grant is China’s support to the President’s war on illegal drugs and terrorism. The Chinese government also offered a low-interest long-term loan amounting to USD500 million. Lorenzana said the DND will study the offer vis-à-vis the current AFP Modernization Program.
PHP touches 50-level, share prices fall By Joann Santiago President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joins the boodle fight with the Presidential Security Group (PSG) members at the PSG Compound on Dec. 19, 2016. (MNS photo)
US, China must inform PHL first before engaging in any activities in WPS: Lorenzana MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) – While the underwater drone snatching incident off Subic Bay, Zambales was not discussed during Monday night’s meeting with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said they will remind the US and China to seek permissions first from the Filipino government before engaging in any activities in the West Philippine Sea. “One of these days, we will caution them and tell them to seek our permission before engaging in any activities in the West Philippine Sea as it is our area,” he said in Filipino. The snatching incident took place
50 nautical miles northwest off Subic Bay, Zambales as the USN Bowditch was about to retrieve the underwater drone nighttime of Dec. 15 when a Chinese submarine tender arrived in the area and snagged the American device. The DND chief that the incident occurred well within the Philippines’ 200 miles exclusive economic zone, an area which the country has sole purview. In the same vein, Lorenzana said they also did not discuss the purported installation of anti-aircraft guns and other weapons in China’s artificial islands which is located in disputed parts of the Spratly Islands.
MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) – The Philippine peso touched the 50-level Tuesday and the local bourse was generally on the red as external environment continues to worry the markets. The local currency remained shy of closing the 50-level after it finished the trade at 49.99, same as the Nov. 20, 2009 finish, from 49.96 Monday. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo told reporters Tuesday that this level was not worrisome given the increased demand for the greenback. He traced the demand to several factors such as the end-of-the-year demand for dollars for debt servicing by the government and the corporates, higher dollar inflows, and concerns on the global economy due to concerns on the Federal Reserve
rates and its path and the economic and immigration policies of US president-elect Donald Trump. “We continue to see the same factors that drive negative market sentiment. But again we would always emphasize that the macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong,” he said. The central bank official said the current performance of the peso was due to its “episodic movements” and that the central bank, though concerned with the state of local currency, is focusing more on the impact of inflation on the exchange rate. He said there were some things that monetary officials considered before they could say that the movement of the peso concerns the central bank. “It concerns us but we just have to monitor and allow the exchange rate to move like it should be as our first line of defense,” he added.
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PHL reiterates peaceful resolution of WPS row with China By Sammy F. Martin
MANILA, Dec. 19 (PNA) – Amid reports that China is increasing its military might in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) by putting up anti-aircraft missiles which elicited concerns on freedom of navigation and overflight operations from the U.S. and Japan, Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr., on Monday said the Philippines would rather address the issue through peaceful resolution. The chief Philippine envoy pointed out that for the meantime, “we have placed it at the back burner without compromising our rights as declared by the arbitral tribunal.â€? “Let them take whatever action is necessary in the pursuit of their national interest is concerned and we will leave it at that,â€? Yasay said. Secretary of National Defense DelďŹ n Lorenzana talks to wounded soldier Philippine Army (PA) PFC1 Jose Martel (right) who was hit by a grenade in encounter with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels last May 2016 during the distribution of gifts for wounded soldiers at Heroes Ward, Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center, also known as the V. Luna General Hospital on Tuesday (Dec. 20, 2016). (MNS photo)
China commits to provide 100-M yuan worth of military equipment to PHL: Lorenzana By Priam F. Nepomuceno
MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday announced that the People’s Republic of China has committed to provide 100 million yuan (equivalent to Php720 million) worth of equipment to the Philippines. He made this statement shortly after the gift-giving activity on Tuesday at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center in V. Luna, Quezon City. Lorenzana said the commitment was made by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua during a meeting with him and President Rodrigo Duterte Monday night. “They asked us what we need and they provided us with a equipment list and we will look into that to determine what type can we can. Their commitment is 100 million yuan which is equivalent to Php720 million and that only amount to US$ 14.4 million,� the DND chief said in Filipino. Lorenzana said the grant will
allow them to acquire small arms, speed boats or night-vision goggles. The DND chief said he is hopeful that the country will be able to finalize the Philippine request list before the end of this year. And by first quarter next year, a technical working group will be deployed to China to look into the equipment. Lorenzana is confident that the Chinese military equipment will be transferred by second quarter of 2017. Aside from these, China has also offered soft loans amounting to US$ 500 million for the acquisition of big-ticket military items. He added that they are still to discuss on what these items are. Lorenzana said these concessions were offered by China to help the country in its ongoing campaign against terrorism and the illegal drug menace. “(Ambassador Zhao Jianhua) told the President that he is well aware of our problems in terrorism and illegal drugs, and they want to help us,� he added.
He said the Philippines has its own bilateral agreement with China to ensure no further actions would raise tension in the disputed region. “We feel that this is necessary also as part of a confidence-building measure so that we can later on go back to the issue of our dispute in the West Philippine Sea, through peaceful resolution,� Yasay said. “Let them take whatever action is necessary in the pursuit of their national interest is concerned and we will leave it at that,� said Yasay who was referring to US and Japan. DFA spokesman and Assistant Secretary Charles Jose, last week said that Manila was verifying the report. If proven, he said it would be a “cause for serious concern because it tends to raise tension and undermine peace and stability in the region.�
Duterte declares Christmas, New Year ceasefire with NPA, Moro rebels By Jelly F. Musico
MANILA, Dec. 21 (PNA) – The communist and Moro rebels can join their families during Christmas and New Year days after President Rodrigo Duterte declared on Wednesday ceasefire with the New People’s Army (NPA), Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). “I would like to declare it officially on my part so that you can go home to your families. All of you, except the criminals,� President Duterte said in his speech during the 81st Anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at the Camp Crame in Quezon City.
President Duterte made the declaration following a consultation with religious leaders, well-meaning individuals and peace process officials. President Duterte also said he talked with National Democratic Front (NDF) chief political consultant Jose Maria Sison early Tuesday morning and they agreed to pursue peace process. “Now as agreed with some local and religious leaders, I will honestly and sincerely ask you for a ceasefire beginning Dec. 23 to 27 and then in New Year from Jan. 1 to 3 depending on the response of those who would like to embrace us as brothers,� the President said.
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DOTr on Metro traffic: Modest improvements seen but there’s more to be done By Aerol B. Patena
MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) – Traffic congestion particularly in Metro Manila and other urban areas of the country has been a major concern for the public as it has caused inconvenience in travel and cost much time that could be better utilized for productive activities. Some motorists and commuters have observed that traffic congestion seems to happen in most parts of the metropolis and hope that the government will immediately address the situation. Thus, the Department of Transportation is committed on implementing short and long term projects and policies to improve the traffic situation and upgrade the state of transportation in the country. “There’s more to be done, but I think the DOTr has done all it could to improve the current traffic situation in Metro Manila”. It’s only been six months but we have already touched and improved on several sensitive issues such as the MRT3, PIATCO, Common
Station, Issue on Drivers’ Licenses, Airport ILS, opening of government properties to traffic, LTO IT Provider, stamping out corruption, streamlining of business processes, among others,” DOTr public information officer Goddes Hope Libiran said in an interview with the Philippine News Agency. The Duterte administration has formed the Inter-Agency Council on Traffic (I-ACT) as a sole authority that would implement schemes and policies on traffic management in the National Capital Region. The agency consists of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), PNP-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The I-ACT is headed by PNPHPG Director Senior Supt. Antonio Gardiola Jr. who was appointed as Chief Traffic Officer upon orders from DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade.
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One stop shop for OFWs opens in San Fernando City, La Union
MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) – A One-Stop-Shop Center (OSSSCO) for overseas Filipino workers was opened over the weekend at the Manna Mall in the City of San Fernando, La Union. The opening of the OSSSCO is in accordance with the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to ensure that all requirements needed by the public are housed in one location, for convenience. The establishment of OSSSCO in Region I was initiated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region I under the leadership of Regional Director Henry John S. Balbuena including DFA RCO La Union, POEA, OWWA, MARINA, PhilHealth, BI, NBI, TESDA, SSS, PRC, HDMF, NBI, CHED, among others. During the event, the awarding of NegoKart and starter kits to beneficiaries and awarding of Child Labor Free Barangay Certificates and Angel Tree kits were also held. At the end of the event, the representatives of said government agencies signed a Commitment of Partners on Advocacy on Overseas Filipinos Reintegration Network. The said government representatives also attended a session on the Organization of Migration and Development Sub-Committee which was held at the DFA RCO La Union Office.
219,617 OFWs benefit from DOLE-POEA’s MANILA, Dec. 21 (PNA) – Over 200,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) including those who are still planning to work abroad have benefitted from the One-Stop Service Center for OFWs (OSSCO) initiated by theDepartment of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) In a statement, the DOLE said as of Dec. 7, OSSCO has already served 219,697 clients, majority of them came from the POEA OSSCO located at lobby of POEA Main Office in Mandaluyong City. A total of 6,222 clients have been served in region-based OSSCOs in Baguio, Pampanga Calamba City, Palawan, Cebu, Iloilo, Tacloban, Zamboanga, and Koronadal City. Launched in August, the OSSCO provides OFWs or those intending to work abroad with a range of accessible inter-agency services by putting in one location all government agencies that provide documentary services and other assistance to those who are currently working or planning to work overseas. The OSSCO in POEA Main Office had served the biggest number of clients with a total of 51,373 clients who availed of documentation of workers on leave or the
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MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) – A welcome news and fitting gift to the country’s Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) this holiday season. Starting December 25, balikbayan boxes with values not exceeding Php150,000 will be exempted from paying duties and taxes. The good news was announced by Bureau of Customs spokesperson Col. Neil Anthony Estrella at a press briefing in Malacañan Tuesday. Bureau of Customs Administrative Order 05-2016 lifts taxes on balikbayan boxes for qualified Filipinos while abroad, including Filipino citizens who are residing abroad and Filipinos who are holders of student, investors, and tourist visas. To be covered by this ruling, balikbayan boxes shall contain personal and household effects only, and content should not be in commercial quantities or intended for sale. Also, the availment of this privilege is limited to a maximum of three times per calendar year. At the same press briefing, Estrella also announced the Bureau’s heightened alert against smuggling of goods in the country. “Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon has issued a memorandum to remind all officials and
personnel to keep a tight watch on the entry of illegal finished firecrackers, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic devices in the country,” said Estrella. The only exemption which is allowed by law is the importation of ingredients used in manufacturing fireworks. Menwhile, Estrella announced that the Bureau of Customs has already collected Php19.947 billion which is 57 percent of the Php35.116 billion assessed target for the last month of the year. The Bureau expects to achieve a good revenue collection performance this month similar to November, when BOC exceeded its target revenue collection by more than Php3 billion. “Given this improvement, BOC is already at 93.3 percent of the Php409 billion assessed target for the whole year,” said Estrella. At the same press briefing, Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the President is very transparent when it comes to the state of his health. “The President’s health is very transparent. You know, like people ask should we have a medical bulletin? But I think he’s so transparent about himself,” Abella said. The President’s Spokesperson also said that despite his hectic schedule and long working hours, the President is in good health.
Duterte plays Santa to PSG MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Dec. 19, distributed cash gifts, bonuses and educational benefits to the members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG). Duterte gave the members of the PSG Christmas bonus of Php 5,000, combat pay, 14th month pay, and Php 5,000 from the Office of the President. Military and police children will be entitled to free education, according to Duterte. “As I have promised, I will work on this year and it will be this year, na lahat ng edukasyon ng sundalo, pati pulis, mga anak, libre na. Gobyerno ang magbayad,” he said. In his message during the command Christmas boodle fight, Duterte called on the military and police to bolster his war on illegal drugs to protect the people. Duterte reiterated that the coun-
try’s military should be loyal to the Constitution at all times. “Trabaho lang kayo. Just remain loyal to the Constitution. Do not be loyal to me. If I have committed a grave error, you can do what you want. But preserve the presidency because it is needed by our country,” he said. Duterte also talked about his overseas trips in the first six months of his term, articulating further that it had been necessary for him to visit the country’s neighbors because the Philippines would be hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit next year. “You know. I have been to places. But if you ask if I enjoyed it, my trips, I do not. I hate to travel. But the problem is I have to go around to get the feedbacks in advance because we are hosting the summit next year, ASEAN,” Duterte said.
Home for the holidays: Overseas Filipino workers have begun returning home for the holidays. The Bureau of Immigration is expecting an influx of workers, balikbayans and Filipino-American before Christmas. In photo are some of our “kababayan” who arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 Saturday (Dec. 17, 2016) in Pasay City. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)
NAIA Expressway Christmas Lane opens today MANILA, Dec. 21 (PNA) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) opened Wednesday a partial segment of the NAIA Expressway (NAIA-X) Christmas Lane which would provide access from Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard to NAIA Terminal 3 and Skyway. The NAIA-X Christmas Lane, which is the first phase of the project, is expected to reduce travel time by at least 40%, according to the DPWH. Construction is ongoing for its second section that would provide easier access to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
“This will greatly help our public for the Christmas season as this will further improve traffic flow,” DOTr Sec. Arthur Tugade said as he led the final inspection and ceremonial opening of the expressway with DPWH Sec. Mark Villar. For his part, Sec. Villar expects that full access of the NAIA Expressway will be completed by the first quarter of 2017. The PHP 20.45-billion NAIA Expressway Project is a four-lane, 12.65-kilometer elevated expressway and 2.22-kilometer at-grade traversing Sales Avenue, Andrews Avenue, Paranaque River, MIAA Road and Diosdado Macapagal Blvd.
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Lacson downplays UN call to probe Duterte MANILA, Dec. 21 (PNA) – Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Wednesday downplayed the call of United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein to Philippine judicial authorities to probe the admission of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte that he had killed people when he was Mayor of Davao City. Lacson, in a statement, pointed out that the UN rights chief “is not familiar” with the Philippine Constitution and its laws. He noted that all Philippine presidents enjoy immunity from suit during his or her term and that there has yet to be proof of state-sponsored killings in the country. “First, our president enjoys immunity from suit during his term. Second, no matter how many times a person in our country admits having committed murder, as long as there is no other evidence to corroborate his extra judicial confession, the case cannot stand in any court of law,” Lacson said. “That UN official can shout to high heavens to investigate the president
but unfortunately for him, he can’t get past that call,” he added. Sen. Richard “Dick” Gordon, previously said that Pres. Duterte’s admission might be part of his “strategy” to fight drug menace in the country. “The President is prone to making exaggerated statements. I think that is part of his strategy,” Gordon told reporters in an earlier interview. To recall, Sen. Leila de Lima, staunch critic of Pres. Duterte, last month filed a 26-page petition for writ of habeas data against Pres. Duterte at the Supreme Court (SC) determined to test his Presidential immunity from suit. “This case presents a novel issue of transcendental importance: Can a sitting President wage a personal vendetta against petitioner and use the resources of his powerful office to crucify her as a woman, a human being, and a duly elected senator in violation of her right to privacy in life, liberty and security?” the petition read. The petition stated that De Lima has been “repeatedly subjected to
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Embassy prepares for milestone PHL-Russia Economic Talks MANILA, Dec. 19 (PNA) – Senior diplomats of Philippines and Russia discuss main issues for the landmark Philippines-Russia Joint Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation (JCTEC) scheduled for early 2017, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. Philippine Ambassador to the Russian Federation Carlos D. Sorreta met with Deputy Minister Alexander Tsybulskiy of the Department of Inter-regional and Cross-border Cooperation of the Ministry of Economic Development on December 15 to iron out historic visit of President Rodrigo Duterte in mid 2017. The JCTEC is an inter-governmental body tasked with plotting the direction of trade and investments cooperation between the two countries. Deputy Minister Tsybulskiy has been appointed as the Co-chair for the Russian side. The Philippine Co-chair is Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo. During the meeting, the Russian
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Social welfare dept. welcomes PHP100-M assistance from Chinese gov’t MANILA, Dec. 21 (PNA) – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said Wednesday it is thankful for the growing solidarity between the Philippine government and the People’s Republic of China with the latter’s PHP100 million cash aid for the department’s anti-poverty programs. The donation was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan, Quezon City last December 16. The donation aims to finance livelihood programs and strengthen the department’s anti-poverty and disaster relief programs. “I am particularly happy that this money will be used for the Sustainable Livelihood Program, which is an important focus of our department. We are trying to develop and strengthen our programs that will create jobs, create businesses so that the poor can stand on their own, as well as assistance to our community-initiated development programs, disaster response and protective services,” Taguiwalo said.
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Melai gives update on delicate pregnancy Melai Cantiveros gave her fans an update on her delicate pregnancy weeks after she asked her followers to pray for her and her baby. Cantiveros said her baby is now doing fine. “Basta hinay-hinay lang daw sa trabaho, one at a time lang,” she said. Cantiveros also explained what really happened to her. “Kasi naging placenta previa siya, whole pa talaga, so delikado kung matagtag ako or matagal nakatayo. Kaya naka-wheelchair ako noong nakaraan. Pero mabuti naman nakaya ng gamot and safe naman si baby,” she said. According to Mayo Clinic, placenta previa occurs “when a baby’s placenta partially or totally covers the opening in the mother’s cervix” which can cause severe bleeding before or during delivery. And how does her daughter Mela feel about the baby? “Para sa kanya itong baby na ito. Parang sa kanya gift,” she said. Just recently, Cantiveros and husband Jason Francisco marked their third wedding anniversary. “Hindi naman naging sobrang romantic kasi nasa kasal siya ni Paul Jake kasi same din ‘yung [wedding day] tapos nag-work din ako for ‘Magandang Buhay.’
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Coco Martin hopes to reunite with former leading lady Julia Montes either in a television or big screen project. Aside from Montes, the actor said he would also like to work with Liza Soberano and Angel Locsin. Asked for her reaction, Montes said she is “flattered” by Martin’s comment. “Kumportable lang siguro talaga siya (Coco) sa akin. Medyo marami-rami na rin kasi kaming nagawa—may movie, may teleserye. Siyempre nakaka-flatter. Gusto ko din po siyang makatrabaho ulit,” Julia Montes Montes said. If given the chance, Montes said she would like to do an action-drama project with Martin. “Gusto ko po action, as in all out action, siyempre action drama po! ‘Yun po kasi ang hindi ko pa talaga nagagawa. Sana matupad. Si Coco po kasi, hands-on siya sa mga projects niya. Wish ko lang naman. Depende pa din kay Coco ‘yan,” she said. While waiting for their reunion project, Montes remains supportive of Martin and his projects. In fact, she watched “The Super Parental Guardians” on its opening day. “Holiday po kasi nun. Isa pa, wala kaming taping ng ‘Doble Kara.’ Kaya nagkayayan. Nag-watch na kami ng family ko. Sobrang nakakatawa ang movie. Though given naman na yun, kapag nagsama sila ni Vice, talagang nakakatawa. Happy nga po ako kasi successful yung movie,” she said. As to her own successful career, Montes still could not believe that she is now being tagged as the Daytime Drama Queen because of the success of “Doble Kara.” “Nakakagulat po. Hindi ko in-expect. Kasi nung trade event, nagulat ako sa VTR na ipinalabas. Sabi ko, ‘Ano ba yun?’ Nagulat ako na ‘yun ang tinatawag ng fans, ng ABS, pati sa plug. Sobrang nakaka flatter lang po. Hindi ko naman in-expect at 21, ibibigay sa akin ‘yung title na ‘yon. Nakakataba po ng puso,” she said. “Doble Kara” has been on air for over a year now and continues to beat its rival shows from other networks.
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Five BeneďŹ ts of establishing a Revocable Living Trust
There is never the perfect time to think about who you would like to inherit from your estate in case you pass away or at least who among your closest friends (BFFs) and family members are even deserving of inheriting from your estate. In doing so, you should also think about which vehicle you plan to use in implementing your estate plan. One of the best vehicle in implementing your estate plan is a revocable living trust. Five major benefits of establishing a revocable living trust are: 1. Your estate can avoid the time, cost, and hassle of going through the probate court process. If you pass away without a will (intestate) in California, one of your close family would have to file a petition in probate court to probate your estate. Your estate will be divided and distributed according to the California probate code rules of intestate succession. Even if you have a will when you pass away, your family would still need to file a petition in probate court if your estate is worth over $150,000 and go through the probate process. This can become a circus if certain beneficiaries contest the validity of the Will or the distribution of the estate. Your estate will pay for attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees, probate referee fees, appraisers and other experts, CPA fees, etc. If people contest the case, your estate would end up paying legal fees to defend the estate in litigation. The entire process can take anywhere from 9 months to years depending on the contentiousness of the probate case. With a revocable living trust, your trustee or successor trustee if you were the initial trustee, would administer the trust and distribute the estate according to the trust
document without having to open a probate court case. If the trust is funded with all your assets, it is possible to administer and distribute the trust assets without any Court involvement at all. This process is a lot faster than going through probate. 2. Your estate is not public record When you file a probate case, the public has access to your probate case file. The public will know the assets of the estate including the values of those assets. If the Will is admitted into probate, the terms of the Will is open to public scrutiny. Establishing a revocable living trust makes your estate affairs private. Strangers do not have access to the terms of your living trust. Only certain beneficiaries and possible heirs can request a copy of the revocable living trust after you pass away. 3. You can dictate who will inherit from your estate. If you pass away without a Will, your estate will be divided and distributed in Probate Court following the rules of intestate succession in the California probate code. Certain relatives will be entitled to a share of your estate even if you feel they are not deserving. By establishing a revocable living trust, you can designate who you want to inherit from your estate. You can designate what and how much each one will received from your estate after you pass away. The assets distributed to
each beneficiaries does not have to be equal. The people you designate as beneficiaries of your living trust does not even have to be close family members. You can designate anyone as a beneficiary, with certain exceptions, of your estate. 4. You can structure your estate to minimize estate taxes If your estate is valued above the estate tax exemption, establishing a trust can allow you to divide up your estate into smaller sub trusts to minimize the overall estate tax effect on your estate. It allows you to set up a vehicle for certain charitable giving which carries tax advantage and asset protection. 5. You can choose who will administer your estate after your death When you establish a revocable trust, you can appoint someone else as trustee or you can appoint a successor trustee if you are the initial trustee. The trustee will be administering (managing) the trust after you pass away without a need to open a probate court case. This allows for continuity in operating the trust and the efficient and cost effective distribution of estate assets. If you are concerned about whether you can trust any family members as your trustee, you can appoint an institution as a professional trustee to carry out the terms of the declaration of trust. These type of trustee services are often offered by banks, financial institutions, wealth management firms, and business management firms for a reasonable fee. This minimizes conflicts within the family and prevents negligence and wrong doing by inexperienced family members. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as
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Gascon’s statement came a day after the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights said Duterte had committed murder when he killed suspected criminals
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volume had gone down 34,741 (12.44 percent) to 244,637 in July-November 2016 period as against 279,378 in the same period last year. Andanar lauded the efforts of the PNP in fulfilling the election promise of President Duterte to solve rampant criminality. “I am calling on the people to continue cooperating with the police to further bring down crime incidents in the country,” the Presidential Communications chief added.
while he was his city’s local chief executive. “The killings committed by Mr. Duterte, by his own admission, at a time when he was a mayor, clearly constitute murder,” High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said in a statement. Duterte, whose war on illegal drugs has been linked to the spate of extrajudicial killings under his administration, admitted on December 12 that he led by example to the police by joining them in operations to “personally” kill criminals. “In Davao I used to do it personally. Just to show to the guys that, if I can do it, why can’t you? And I go around in Davao with a motorcycle, with a big bike around and I would just patrol the streets and looking for trouble also. Talagang naghanap ako ng engkwentro para makapatay,” Duterte said in a speech during the
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”Pero mas mahal niya (President Duterte) yung mga Pilipino na peace-loving at matitinong Pilipino. Gusto niyang isave yung buhay ng mga inosente kaya may nangyayaring ganito,” Dela Rosa said. The PNP chief asked as a Christmas gift that the Filipino people would pray for them that the Lord God forgive them with the killings that are happening now. ”As I’ve said, hindi namin inaamin na aming kagagawan yan (we are not admitting that we did it) but because sa war on drugs, maraming namamatay (many are killed) so sana Lord patawad, malaking Christmas gift yan sa inyo pag kami ay inyong ipagdasal (forgive us, it would be a big Christmas gift from you if you pray for us),” Dela Rosa said.
He asked the families of the policemen and the public to pray for them that God forgive them and bless them with more strength to continue to serve the people. As of Monday, there is now a total of 4,000 cases of death under investigation (DUI) involving the drug users and pushers. However, Dela Rosa clarified that not all the killings were committed by the ranks of policemen. In fact, he said, 2,000 or 50 percent of the DUIs were not killed in police operations. Dela Rosa added that because their campaign against drugs is popular, many are “riding on” it and as a result of which, the alleged extra judicial killings are happening in the country.
Wallace Business Forum in Malacañang. Zeid, in his statement, called on Philippine authorities to investigate this claim. “It should be unthinkable for any functioning judicial system not to launch investigative and judicial proceedings when someone has openly admitted being a killer,” Zeid said. Asked about who should directly respond to this call, Gascon said it should be law enforcement agencies. “This includes the police, NBI (National Bureau of Investigation), the Ombudsman, and prosecutors,” he said. “[They] must investigate, as a matter of course, any information that
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suggests that a crime may have been committed with the view to ensuring that perpetrators are ultimately held accountable should the evidence warrant it,” Gascon added. The CHR chair further noted that Zeid only issued the statement because of his concern on human rights protection in the country. “As the highest UN Official with primary responsibility for human rights protection and promotion, the UN High Commissioner issues statements after thoughtful consideration and deliberation. He is as concerned as all of us should be when public statements by high officials are made that suggest the possibility of wrong doing having occurred,” Gascon said.
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be canceled should not be decided “without any clear alternatives” because of what the President called “the changing politics” in the West Philippine Sea. “He should really stop turning foreign relations and diplomacy into a grudge match, where the Filipino’s welfare is just a pawn for him to sacrifice,” she added. Malacanang recently clarified that Pres. Duterte was just warning when he said he told the US to prepare for abrogation of the VFA.
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Assistant Secretary Ana Marie Banaag, in a radio interview, said the Palace would also wait for the latest development in the coming days after the Millennium Challenge reportedly deferred a vote on a renewal of the USD 400 million development assistance package for the Philippines. The President said the Philippines can survive “without American money.”
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to note that if you asked anyone if they were afraid they would be a victim of EJK... most of them, indeed, would say yes,” the Presidential Communications chief clarified, adding that such question was inherently lopsided as no one would say they were not afraid of becoming a victim. Andanar explained that the survey result showing a great majority
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Dealing with debt: Are there other options besides bankruptcy? For people who are considering bankruptcy as a way to get out of debt, some questions constantly arise. Am I doing the right thing? What other options are available? If I decide to file bankruptcy, should I file now or do it later? Filing for bankruptcy is a serious decision to make. Unfortunately, a lot of people are hopelessly trapped in debt that it is their only chance of starting over. Most of them already have late payments, collections, judgments, etc. on their credit report. Some are in danger of getting their wages garnished, their bank accounts levied or their property and assets being taken. If you are in any of the above situations, filing bankruptcy may actually help you more than it can hurt you. It may be just what you need to turn your situation around and change your life for the better. In certain cases, there may be alternatives to filing bankruptcy.: 1. Settle with creditors- In some cases, depending on the nature of the debt and the amount owed, it may be possible to settle directly with creditors, often for less than full amount especially if you are offering a lump sum settlement. For example, my office regularly settles debts for 40-60% of the amount owed. Where the debtor doesn’t have the cash to settle, an installment plan may be arranged. Late penalty payments and interest may be waived. Bill collectors are aware that as time goes by, the ability to collect from the debtor diminishes. Often, the creditor will choose to take something now rather than wait forever to collect. 2. Review your monthly income and expenses- If you are living be-
yond your means, perhaps you can sit down and take a good look at exactly where your money is going every month and simply cut out unnecessary expenses. Review detailed information of your monthly income and monthly expenses to better understand your resources. I find that a lot of people don’t even know exactly how much they owe and how much they are paying to their creditors every month. This is unbelievable. If you need to cut expenses to the bone until you pay off your debts, then do it. Some people are so lazy to even look at their monthly budget that they often overlook expenses that can easily be eliminated without much sacrifice. 3. Do nothing (Well, at least for now) - I normally don’t recommend this option because if you do nothing, oftentimes your debt problems will only get worse over time. Sooner or later, you will need to face the music and deal with your creditors, so why not do it now? You can’t shun off from them forever. In some cases, however, where you have no income and no assets and you don’t expect this situation to change anytime soon, you may be considered “judgment proof”. What that means is that even if your creditors sue you and get a judgment, the judgment is worthless because it is uncollectible. Be aware, however, that if
your financial condition does improve in the future, then you may no longer be judgment-proof. More importantly, if bankruptcy is in fact your only way out, you are better off filing now while you still qualify. If you wait to file until later when your financial situation has improved, you may no longer qualify at that time and thus, you would have missed your only chance to get out of debt once and for all. If you are considering bankruptcy as a way out of debt, I am sure a lot of questions are going
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3 alien fugitives nabbed in Cebu MANILA, Dec. 19 (PNA) – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) nabbed three foreigners wanted for various crimes in their homelands in Cebu City. The fugitives were identified as Peter Alan Towle, 61, an American national and South Koreans Choi Ki Young, 42 and Han Dae Sung, 48. “All of them are now detained at our detention facility in Bicutan, Taguig while awaiting deportation to their countries where they will stand trial for their crimes,” BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said in a statement on Monday. They were collared in three separate operations conducted by operatives from the bureau’s fugitive search unit (FSU) last December 14. Towle, was arrested inside his unit at the MS Uptown Apartelle along Rahmann Street, Cebu City. The US embassy said that the American is a convicted pedophile who was ordered re-arrested by
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Duterte makes pitch for Minda
MANILA, Dec. 20 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte attended Go Negosyo’s Christmas Townhall with the President on Monday, Dec. 19, aimed at rallying support for development efforts in Sulu. In his message, the President reiterated his campaign pledge to fight corruption, drugs and criminality. On the economic side, the President said he wants to leave it to the economic managers to create the environment where businesses can thrive peacefully with the least intervention of government. Duterte said that during the election campaign, he was dismayed that no candidate talked about Mindanao. If Mindanao is not handled very carefully, the Philippines will end up being dismembered. The President told businessmen that he is negotiating with Nur Misuari and with the MILF. “I hope, I said that before the year ends, something concrete and positive will come out,” the President said. “And ito ang gusto kong sabihin sa bayan: You have to heed us people, guys from Mindanao because we are telling you the truth, you have to really transform this country.” The President renewed his initiative with business leaders to push for federalism in the country. The fact that the Muslims are willing to go federal means that they will accept control of the national government, he noted. In the spirit of Christmas, Go Negosyo through the KAPATID initiative started the Negosyo Para sa Kapayapaan sa Sulu: Christmas Town hall with the President. Sulu is part of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). It’s population of 824,731 is predominantly Muslim Tausug with 125,564 concentrated in the capital Jolo City. It is the base for the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) led by Misuari. However the military is largely pursuing the Abu Sayyaf Group in second district areas. Negosyo Para sa Kapayapaan in the province of Sulu is an initiative for the private sector to get involved in supplementing government efforts to establish peace and development in the area. Among the members of the private sector that committed for Sulu’s development were the Manuel V. Pangilinan group, which pledged development in telecom, hospitals, and coconut mill industry. San Miguel Corp. made a commitment to build a power plant and to reorganize Sulu’s school of arts and trade. It also promised to create a feed mill supply chain. The National Book Store also committed to provide school supplies for at least 100,000 school kids in Sulu, while the Department of Agriculture will provide tractors, farm implements and agricultural training. Other donors are Bounty Fresh Good, Inc., W Group, Kawad Kalinga, Lucio Tan Group, Kapatid Agri Group, and the federation of Filipino-Chinese businessmen.
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Gov’t open to amending Constitution for peace: Sec. Jesus Dureza MANILA, Dec. 19 (PNA) – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza has said that the government is open to amending or even rewriting the 1987 Constitution to address the root causes of armed rebel resistance to the government. “If you really look up what they (rebels) aspire for, you have to open up our Constitution to be able to accommodate them. That is the reality,” Dureza said in his remarks during the recent Konsult Mindanao Peace Conference in Davao City participated in by Lumad, Muslim and Christian leaders from across Mindanao. He noted that the existing Philippine Constitution has become a “stumbling block” in effectively negotiating peace with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines/ Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (NDFP/CPP-NPA), the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). “If you talk with the CPP and even the Bangsamoro (MILF, MNLF) they will never admit and agree that they will be circumscribed by a Constitution or by our laws,” Dureza said. He added that all agreements previously signed with the said major rebel forces made no reference to the Philippine Constitution.“We always refer to international laws and protocols,” he added. Dureza explained that, as government negotiators, they have to work within the “confines of the Constitution” in order to allow both parties to continue working on a final peace settlement despite their opposing views and ideologies. The head of the government peace process however said the desire of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to shift from bicameral and presidential form of government to parliamentary and federal will require constitutional reforms. It could also open up to other reforms in response to the strong clamor of the president for a more inclusive economic development strategy and direction. Dureza said the failure of Congress to pass
the Bangsamoro Basic Law can be attributed to some perceived unconstitutionality of some of the provisions of the proposed bill. Instead of refilling an improved version of BBL, Dureza said the contentious provisions of the BBL could be included in a proposed new charter. Amending or writing a new charter could also accelerate the peace negotiations with the NDF, Dureza further added. The government peace panel is set to leave for Rome, Italy on January 18-25 for the third round of talks with the NDF. Topping the agenda in the Rome round of talks are the social and economic reforms that the rebels are putting across the negotiating table. Negotiators from both sides are also expected to tackle and agree on the mechanics and guidelines for a bilateral ceasefire agreement and political and constitutional reforms. Meanwhile, Dureza underscored the need to further strengthen and expand the existing “peace tables” in order to make them more inclusive and ensure the success of the ongoing peace negotiations with various rebel groups. He pointed out that the peace or “negotiation tables” with the NDFP, MNLF and MILF are “very small tables as compared to the bigger peace table” which is the general public. “If you do not get the bigger public first to be informed of what is happening in the peace table[s], and if they don’t understand what we are doing, chances are they will reject what we agree on in [those] negotiations table,” Dureza stressed. The two-day event peace conference organized by the Bishops-Ulama Conference (BUC) and supported by OPAPP, aimed to, among others, revisit the recommendations made during the Mindanao-wide multi-sectoral BUC consultations in 2009 as inputs to the ongoing GPH peace negotiations and initiatives and expand a people’s platform for dialogue towards the understanding of historical and socio-political issues in Mindanao.
De Lima says blaming her won’t solve PHL drug problem MANILA, Dec 21 (Mabuhay) – Sen. Leila de Lima on Wednesday said pinning the blame on her over the proliferation of drug trade during her stint as Justice secretary will not solve the problem. In a statement, De Lima said such mindset is a “fantasy that the Duterte administration has been weaving,” adding that it is frightening that “high-ranking public figures” seem to believe it. She said the proliferation of illegal drugs in the Philippines is a systemic problem that “will not be solved by forming a lynch mob to gang up on a scapegoat.” “It’s saddening and frightening that even high-ranking public figures have swallowed hook, line and sinker the fantasy that the Duterte administration has been weaving: that a single person was single-handedly responsible for the proliferation of drugs in our country, and that it took place only over the course of my term as Secretary of Justice,” she said. “It is frightening because buying into that fallacy exposes us to the dangerously myopic oversimplification of the problem, which will prevent us from truly solving it because we can’t even admit that the problem is systemic,” she added. De Lima also said the problem “will not be solved by denying facts, including
about the source of the drugs that flow into our country and complicity of law enforcers on the ground—the very same law enforcers who are now given a license to kill and plant evidence on those killed.” “You can call me the High Priestess of all that is evil and corrupt all you want, but repeating it will not make it true, or succeed in ferreting out the true problems and real, lasting solutions to solving them. It will not change the fact that people are dying either,” she said. De Lima issued the statement a day after her colleague, Sen. Grace Poe, said “it is just right that she accounts” for how the problem of illegal drugs allegedly flourished during her stint as Justice secretary. The neophyte senator is a key figure in the investigations conducted over the proliferation of drug trade, particularly inside the New Bilibid Prison (NBP). De Lima, accused of of receiving drug money that funded her senatorial campaign, has repeatedly denied such, amid the testimonies of drug personalities in Bilibid, alleged Visayan drug lord Kerwin Espinosa, and her former driver-bodyguard Ronnie Dayan. She also maintained that President Rodrigo Duterte, who she has staunchly criticized, is out to have her removed from office. (MNS)
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Let me start my column my greeting Weekend Balita readers a Merry Christmas. Happy holidays also to my editor, Rhony Laigo, and his wife, Ruth and their kids, to Dong Camacho, our production manager, and his family as well as to my publisher, Luchie Allen her family. Speaking about Christmas, I found out that Christmas means “mass of Christ.” The word X’mas, which was first used in Europe in the 1500’s, is derived from the Greek alphabet in which X is the first letter of Jesus Christ’s name, which is “Xristos.” According to historians, the birth of Jesus Christ was estimated to be between 7 or 2 BC. The exact month or day Jesus was born are unknown and have not been the focus of attention of billions of people around the world every time they celebrate Christmas Day. However, some historians are saying that Jesus Christ was not born on December 25. The date December 25 , they said was only chosen to coincide with the pagan Roman celebrations in honor of “Saturnus” (Harvest of God) and Mithras (the ancient God of Light). These celebrations are usually held on or just after the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere to announce that winter is not forever, and that
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life will continue and that there is hope to stay or remain positive that good things will happen. *** President Duterte’s war on drugs and terrorism got a big boost following the release by the Chinese government an initial grant of $14.4 million for the purchase of arms and equipment for the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) The grant of $14.4 million could be part of the long term soft loans worth $500 billion that President Duterte got from China during his recent visit in Beijing. The Beijing government has publicly supported President Duterte’s war on drugs, terrorism and all forms of criminality, which has resulted in the death of 5,300 persons in less than 6 months. President Duterte should be credited for being able to secure the much needed financial assistance from China to modernize the antiquated arms and equipment of the PNP and AFP.
No wonder, our police and soldiers have always been outgunned by criminals and terrorists. That is exactly what happened in the “Masasapano massacre” in which 44 PNP commandos were slaughtered by heavily-armed Muslim terrorists. While we are thankful for the assistance the Chinese government has extended to us, President Duterte should be extra cautious of China’s extreme generosity to our country. The AFP should remain vigilant to prevent the Chinese from further fortifying their defense facilities in the disputed island located in the South China Sea. The Philippines and China have conflicting territorial claims in the South China Sea. Even Senator Panfilo Lacson, a Duterte ally, has expressed his apprehension about China’s extreme willingness to fund the President’s war on drugs and terrorism. Lacson, however, was quick to point out that his apprehension or pronouncements should not be misinterpreted as being against the government’s accommodation of assistance from China. Lacson has promised that an indepth analysis and thorough discussions among top national security advisers should be undertaken concerning major foreign policy matters. Lacson probably was concerned about possible implications that
might arise from the granting of the financial loans extended to the Philippine government. Hopefully, President Duterte will not give in to the Chinese government to give up our rights to the disputed island in the South China Sea. *** It is good that controversial Senator Leila De Lima, the suspected drug queen of the Philippines, is now back in the country. If she is really innocent of all the charges leveled against her, she should now answer them point by point instead of just denying everything and claiming that she is just a victim of political persecution under the Duterte administration. De Lima was implicated by Ronnie Dayan, (De Lima’s lover/bodyguard/ driver) and other high profile drug inmates at the National Bilibid Prison (NBP) as being the recipient of drug money’s and even organized the operation to raise money through the sale of illegal drugs to fund her senatorial candidacy. Now that formal charges have already been filed against her, De Lima will now have opportunity to cross examine all her accusers to find out who are telling the truth. I hope too that the Senate Ethics Committee, headed by Senator Tito Sotto will convene early next year to deliberate on the ethics complaint filed against De Lima by the Lower House.
Canadian immigration web site crashes after Trump election
The recent Donald Trump election could never have been predicted. Like a scene from a movie, many Americans were shocked and rioted once they received the news that Trump would be their next president. Many cried, some were angry and most just accepted the uncertainty of what the next four years would unfold. Would Trump cancel the NAFTA agreement which he called the “worse deal ever made”? Will he reduce the tension and violence that is spreading throughout cities like Chicago and bring order to those who attack law enforcement? Will health care in the USA be superior and affordable to all? Will he deport all illegal immigrants and take immediate action to remove all those working illegally? It seems that all the above will be done as soon as Trump takes office on January 2017. The logistics of implementing each initiative is cumbersome but Trump’s continued rhetoric has many scared. So much so that many have looked north
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for safety – to immigrate to Canada. The reality is that many are not waiting for the axe to fall and have already taken steps to apply to Canada. The wave of dissention has been so great that the Canadian Immigration website crashed – something that has never happened before. It is therefore obvious that Trump’s threats are being taken seriously that many who have no status in USA are taking appropriate steps. In a similar vein, many USA universities have seen a sharp decline in enrolment and applications from applicants from abroad given Trump’s anti-immigrant stance. The loss in international student fees to these universities including ancillary benefits are no doubt in
the millions of dollars. Conversely, Canadian Universities has seen a sharp increase in international student applications as compared to last year. This is no doubt it is in direct correlation to Trump’s victory. Statistics already indicate that families and skilled applicants in the USA (with or without legal status) are applying at record numbers to Canada. The fact that a person has no status in the USA or lost status in the past is not a ban to applying for Canada. For many, the “Plan B” (immigrating to Canada ) is no longer the second choice but is now “Plan A”. Those from the USA have an indirect advantage over others. In particular, applicants from the USA are more likely to have a strong proficiency in English – one factor Canada looks at. As well, most applicants in the USA have at least one or two college diplomas. Again, a strong factor Canada values under their current immigration selection program. Work experience and age are other
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2017 national housing forecast, according to Realtor.com The 2017 national real estate market is predicted to slow compared to the last two years, across the majority of economic indicators. Home prices are anticipated to increase 3.9 percent and existing home sales are forecasted to increase 1.9 percent to 5.46 million homes. Interest rates are expected to reach 4.5 percent due to higher expectations for inflationary pressure in the year ahead. Mortgage rates have hit a high of over 4% for conforming limits and is due for more hikes in the coming months. That has slow down the purchase market and unqualified some first time buyers knocking them off the park in terms of affordability. Prior to this month’s election, demographics and an improving economy were laying the foundation for a substantial increase in first-time buyers in 2017, but due to mortgage rate increases over the last few weeks realtor.com predicts first timers will face new hurdles as they navigate the qualification and buying process. These higher rates are associated with anticipation of stronger economic and wage growth next year, both of which favor buyers. However, higher rates will make qualifying for a mortgage and finding affordable inventory more challenging. “We don’t expect the outcome of the election to have a direct impact on the health of the housing market or economy as we close out 2016. However, the 40 basis points increase in rates in the days following the election has caused us to increase our interest rate prediction for next year,” said Jonathan Smoke, chief economist for realtor.com®. “With more than 95 percent of first-time home buyers dependent on financing their home purchase, and a majority
of first-time buyers reporting one or more financial challenges, the uptick we’ve already seen may price some first-timers out of the market.” Let’s look at the Housing Trends for 2017 Next year’s predicted slowing price and sales growth, increasing interest rates and changing buyer demographics are setting the stage for five key housing trends: 1. Millennials and boomers will dominate the market—Next year, the housing market will be in the middle of two massive demographic waves, millennials and baby boomers – that will power demand for at least the next 10 years. Although increasing interest rates have prompted realtor. com® to lower its prediction of millennial market share to 33 percent of the buyer pool; millennials and baby boomers will still comprise the majority of the market. Baby boomers are expected to make up 30 percent of buyers in 2017 and given they’re less dependent on financing, they are anticipated to be more successful when it comes to closing. 2. Midwestern cities will continue to be hotbeds for millennials – Midwestern cities are anticipated to continue to beat the national average in millennial purchase market share in 2017 with Madison, Wis.; Columbus, Ohio; Omaha, Neb.; Des Moines, Iowa; and Minneapolis, leading the pack. This year, average millennial market share in these markets is
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Springs, Colo.; San Diego; Salt Lake City; Provo-Orem, Utah; Seattle. and Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, Calif.) Top 2017 Housing Markets Despite a more moderate housing market overall in 2017, strong local economies and population growth will continue to fuel the nation’s hottest markets. The realtor.com® 2017 top 10 housing markets based on price and sales gains are: 1. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz.; 2. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, Calif.; 3. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Mass.-N.H.; 4. Sacramento– Roseville–Arden-Arcade, Calif.; 5. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif.; 6. Jacksonville, Fla.; 7. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fla.; 8. Raleigh, N.C.; 9. Tucson, Ariz.; and 10. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Ore.-Wash. Rising rates usually stands for a better economic growth, better rate of returns for banks to lend. Banks in return will turn around and offer you a higher rate to keep your money in their money market accounts. Thus, saying higher rates should be good for the future. I do agree and also think that banks will come out with more aggressive adjustable loans, easier to qualify loans and maybe limited income documentation loans for self employed borrowers because now they are getting more interest for the risk they are taking to lend you their money. Have a great Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone. Thanks again for all your support and inquiries. Please continue to follow Ken Go of 1st Innovative Finance Group at 562-508-7048 or write to Ken at kennethgo@verizon.net. BRE 01021223 NMLS 238636.
Yearender: House ends 2016 on productive note By Filane Mikee Cervantes
MANILA, Dec. 19 (PNA) – This year saw the House of Representatives (HoR) set the bar high for congressional productivity with a total of 63 measures approved in only 56 session days during the first six months of the 17th Congress. The lower chamber under the leadership of Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez has been faring well on the legislative end, processing an average of six measures per session day. “So far, so good,” Alvarez said as he summed up the collective performance of the HoR in its initial stage of legislative work. The House processed a total of 321 measures, broken down as follows: 63 measures passed; 201 referred resolutions on inquiries; 53 measures substituted/consolidated; and four measures in the Calendar of Business. Moreover, the House produced 46 committee reports. As for the 63 approved measures, there were 18 bills passed on third and final reading; 11 bills approved on second reading; one enacted law; one ratified bicameral conference committee report; and 32 adopted resolutions. The only bill enacted into law is Republic Act 10923, deferring the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections from October 31, 2016, to October 21, 2017. Alvarez also highlighted the passage of House Bill 3408 or the 2017 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) as early as Oct. 19, 2016, and both chambers subsequently ratifying
the bicameral conference report last December 13, thus effectively making budget re-enactment a thing of the past. Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas noted that “for the first time in history, the roll call was conducted and the quorum was established every morning”, referring to the marathon hearing of the Duterte administration’s first budget bill. The GAB provides for a PHP3.35 trillion national budget for next year. According to President Rodrigo Duterte, the 2017 national budget embodies the people’s clamor for real change and a compassionate government. The budget bill, however, faced a standstill during the bicam conference over the PHP8.3 billion allocation for development projects in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The House contingent eventually accepted the Senate’s position to allocate the PHP8.3 billion to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED to finance free tuition for students in all State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and additional funds for incentives and grants. Of the 18 bills approved on third reading, nine are of local significance while nine others are of national significance. One of the controversial measures heatedly debated upon before its final approval was House Bill No. 4144, which seeks to retain the two-tier excise tax system on tobaccos instead of the unitary rate.
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The 2017 CR-V expands the application of the Honda Sensing™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies, now offered as standard equipment on EX and higher trims, and includes for the first time on CR-V both Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow (LSF). Additional new available driver-assistive features include Rear Cross Traffic Monitor, blind spot information System (BSI), Auto High-Beam (AHB) and allnew Driver Attention Monitor. Utilizing Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, the 2017 CR-V targets the highest available collision safety ratings, including an NCAP 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA and a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the IIHS including a SUPERIOR rating for frontal crash prevention when equipped with Honda Sensing. New Exterior Design and Vehicle Packaging The new CR-V styling heads in a fresh new direction with an aggressive attitude, thanks to crisper and sharper front-end design elements, aggressive stylized headlights surrounded by a wing-shaped LED DRL array on all models, and wide, muscular fenders. The long hood, longer wheelbase, short rear overhang and new dual exhaust outlets give the 2017 CR-V a more sophisticated and athletic presence. The CR-V’s new windswept front end appearance includes signature Honda LED headlights (Touring trim), a Honda-first Active Shutter Grille system that lowers aerodynamic drag, uprated aluminum alloy wheel sizes to 17 or 18 inches on all trims, narrower A-pillars for improved visibility, and sporty dual exhaust. Adding convenience is a Honda-first available Hands Free Access Power Tailgate, which allows opening and closing the tailgate simply by kicking a foot to activate a sensor under the rear of the vehicle. The new exterior design is complimented by the new CR-V platform’s best-in-class space-efficiency. Its wider stance and longer wheelbase significantly benefit interior space – total interior volume is up 1.8 cubic feet, rear seat legroom is increased by 2.1 inches, and total cargo length with the second-row seats folded flat is up 9.8 inches versus the previous model. Converting from passenger to cargo hauling is made easier than ever with the new one-motion dive-down 60/40 split rear seat, and available power tailgate with hands-free operation. New Powertrain and Chassis Technology The 2017 CR-V in EX and higher trims are powered by CR-V’s first ever turbocharged engine, a 1.5-liter DOHC, Direct-Injected and turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder
engine with dual Valve Timing Control (VTC), delivering notably refined and responsive performance across the engine’s full operating range. Combined with the CR-V’s more aerodynamic body, models equipped with the new turbocharged powerplant received the highest EPA fuel economy ratings in the compact SUV class (non-hybrid). CR-V LX trims are powered by a 2.4-liter DOHC direct-injected i-VTEC engine with Variable Timing Control (VTC). Both engines are mated to a smooth shifting and sporty continuously variable transmission (CVT) with Honda G-Shift control logic. All-wheel-drive models feature an upgraded Real Time AWD system with a significant increase in maximum rear-wheel torque delivery and new electronic control allowing stepless control in everyday driving conditions and further improved all-weather confidence and control. The all-new body and chassis design in the 2017 CR-V provides more agile and confident handling, greater refinement, additional ground clearance and superior overall versatility. Its front MacPherson strut and new rear multi-link suspension utilize specially tuned low-friction dampers, with both FWD and AWD models including tubular front and solid rear stabilizer bars that promote responsive turn-in and flatter cornering. Dual-pinion, variable ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS) also contributes to the CR-V’s direct and satisfying steering feel. More Premium and Technologically Advanced Interior The 2017 CR-V also raises the bar for interior refinement, utility and premium features in the compact SUV class. The more spacious cabin features substantially upgraded materials throughout, including a new soft-touch instrument panel and more intricately stitched seats. A new color TFT driver information interface (DII) center meter display adds to the handsome new design aesthetic. The CR-V offers the latest in-vehicle connectivity and audio performance with a new generation of advanced technologies. Available features include a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio interface with Android operating system that now features a physical volume knob as well as an available new Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ developed in cooperation with the experts at Garmin®. The CR-V ‘s Display Audio system is compatible with the Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ platforms, giving customers seamless integration of key smartphone features and functions, including smartphone-powered GPS navigation and voice-controlled search capabilities. Some of the key new comfort and convenience features available on the 2017 Honda CR-V include
remote engine start, dual-zone climate controls, heated side mirrors, an Electric Parking Brake The 2017 CR-V (EPB), dual rear USB charging ports, front passenger seat with 4-way power adjustment and driver’s seat with 8-way power adjustment and 4-way power lumbar support. Design, Development and Manufacturing Combining an American exterior design proposal with a Japan-led interior design, the 2017 Honda CR-V was designed and developed by Honda R&D Co., Ltd. in Japan. The new CR-V will be produced at three plants in North America – in East Liberty, Ohio; Alliston, Ontario, Canada; and, for the first time, in Greensburg Indiana. Engines for the new CR-V will be manufactured in Anna, Ohio and in Alliston, Ontario, while the CVT will be produced by Honda in Russells Point, Ohio. Although a Honda is a Honda
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Seniors want bankruptcy relief for $100k credit cards: Chapter 13 or chapter 7; best wishes to all readers for Christmas! Husband and wife are both 66. They were my clients 15 years ago. I do not remember how much credit cards were discharged then but I do remember that their problem was too much credit cards. After they wiped out these cards in 2001, they were able to buy a house. They were also able to rebuild their credit scores pretty fast with timely payments on the house and car loans. As their credit scores improved came the avalanche of new credit cards that were offered to them. For a while, they had no difficulty paying for the new debts because both of them were still working. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that 15 years ago, they were only 51. At 51, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really think about getting older. But, time does not walk; it flies. All of you remember the day you left your country of origin. That could be 30 or 40 years ago. You left a young man or woman of 20. Now as you read this article, you are 50 or 60, probably with grandchildren. Where did all that time go? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, all I know is, time feels like it goes much faster here because we have to do everything ourselves so we are busy all the time. We have to clean the house, cook and pick up the kids ourselves, and we still have to work. We wake up early in the morning and we are just busy doing something the whole day until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to sleep which is late at night. We look at our nice cars and beautiful houses, and we conclude that the American dream is truly worth it. At least, we have something to show for all our hard work. Our children also succeed. They go to college, become professionals, and make good money. So this is what the good life is all about. The problem is that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really make time stand still, can we. If
we could, then we would all press the pause button so that we can enjoy this kind of life indefinitely. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get back to clients, who I would say, did buy the American dream after their first bankruptcy in 2001. They now have a house with $170K of equity. They did not have a house in 2001. Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all good until they tell me that they have new credit card debt of $100K. Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not good, particularly for seniors at 66. You know you need at least $3K a month to pay for minimum interest on $100K of credit cards. $3K a month at 66 is a luxury that seniors at 66 normally do not have. In fact, $3K a month is a heavy burden for any person at any age to handle. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thinking thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no problem with the house because at 66, the homestead exemption is $175K plus 6% cost of sale. The house is now worth $400K so 6% is another $24K to be added to the $175K homestead exemption. As a result, in a Chapter 7, clients will be able to keep their house. No problem. I ask them for their income. Wife has social security of $800. Husband has social security of $1800 and still works the same job that he had in 2001. This nets him $2500. They have household income of $5100. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not bad at all. They can easily pay the mortgage of $1700 so their house is not at risk. At $5100, they still qualify for Chapter 7 under the means test. There is no presumption of abuse. Looks like a clear-cut Chapter 7 case
to wipe out the $100K credit cards. But wait. I ask them how many cars they have and what kind of cars are these? They have a new accord that they just purchased with a car loan. And what else? They have two luxury cars, although older model cars that are both fully paid. The mileage on one of them is less than 40K and the other has mileage of 100K. Well, those are not a lot of mileage especially for one of them. Chapter 7 trustees are focused on luxury cars that are fully paid even older model ones. A luxury car, even one that is 8 years old with low mileage can still have a blue book value of $10K to $15K. The combined current value of the two luxury cars is at least $18K, less the car exemption of $3,500, exposing a non-exempt car value of $14,500. This means that in a Chapter 7, the trustee will take the two luxury cars and sell them, unless clients settle with the trustee so that he lets them keep both cars. The new car is not a problem because it has no equity. In the context of Chapter 7, to settle with the trustee means that clients will have to offer to buy back the luxury cars from the trustee for at least $10K to $12K in cash. Clients wince at the prospect of buying back their cars, which have been fully paid for some time. The painless way of dealing with this situation is to file a Chapter 13, not a Chapter 7. In Chapter 13, clients will pay the $14,500 non-exempt equity for the two luxury cards through a 60 months Chapter 13 plan. They get to keep their house and 3 cars. They only pay $250 a month for 60 months to the Chapter 13 trust. Out of the $100K that they owe, the plan allows them to pay 14.5% of the $100K card.
In other words, Chapter 13 will allow them to pay $14,500 over 60 months, no interest at the rate of $250 a month. After the 60th payment, the court will discharge $85,500 of their credit cards. So at the end of the 60th payment, they will owe nothing to the credit card companies. For $14,500, they get rid of $100K of debt! The debt relief provide by Chapter 13 is immediate because: instead of making $3000 of minimum monthly payments, under the plan, they only pay $250! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an immediate relief of $2,750 a month. In addition, after paying 60 payments of $250, they will owe zero to credit cards, whereas if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have Chapter 13 relief, they will have to pay $180K for 5 years, and still owe the same $100K after five years! Chapter 13 is a super great deal for clients! I think this is the best Christmas gift that they can give themselves! We celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior on Saturday! Best wishes to you and yours on this Blessed day! â&#x20AC;&#x153;For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.â&#x20AC;?John 3:16 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.
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Right after being crowned, 11 ambassadress --- four of them teeners, three ladies and four housewives --pledged to lead feeding and medical missions to the Philippines as part of continuing project of the Philippine Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charities Inc. (PCCI) for the poor. The newly crowned PCCI Ambassadress are: Miss Teen Philippines-USA Universe 2016 Angelique Cobilla; Miss Teen Philippines-USA International 2016 Kyrsten Rioveros; Rheana Ocampo Miss Teen Philippines-USA World 2016; Miss Teen Philippines-USA California 2016 Yasmin Savalan; Miss Philippines USA Universe 2016 Nerfitte Wanzo;
Miss Philippines-USA International 2016Jasmine Morada; Miss Philippines-USA California 2016 Danielle Viral; Mrs. Philippines-USA Universe 2016 Dory Bagallian; Mrs. Philippines-USA International 2016 Leenda Balauag; Mrs. Philippines-USA World 2016 Leilani King; and Mrs. Philippines USA California 2016 Judith Catigan. PCCI President and CEO Darna Umayam congratulated the women and urged them to save their energies, talents and beauties for the difficult but rewarding undertakings of the PCCI for our poor countrymen. The crowning of the PCCI beauties also coincided with the honoring of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selection of 2016
Termination of employment of government employees If you are employed by the state government or a state agency, your employment is considered a property right. It is very different from employment in the private sector, which is considered to be employment-at-will, unless there is a reason that makes it otherwise. The typical employment lawsuit in private companies relating to wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and others can still apply to state government employment. Thus, if you feel you were wrongfully discriminated against, you can still bring a claim against your employer. However, there is one aspect in the employment relationship between the state agency and the employee. This arises from the fact that, as stated above, the employee has a proprietary right to his/her employment. There is a procedure that has to be followed in the termination of the government employee. If a state employee is to be terminated, typically a Notice of Adverse Action (â&#x20AC;&#x153;NOAAâ&#x20AC;?) is served on the employee. The NOAA specifies the actions of the employee that form the bases for the discipline. The NOAA will also specify the witnesses to such actions by the employee. The documents that will support the adverse action will also be laid out. The employee will be informed of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;adverse action,â&#x20AC;? which is termination. Before the employee is terminated, he/she is offered a Skelly hearing. In a Skelly hearing, the employee has an opportunity to present his side of the story. He can deny the accusations, or he can give justifications. The employee can present witnesses and documents at the Skelly hearing. If the Skelly hearing officer is convinced by the presentation of the employee, then the termination of employment will not be put in place. The employee retains his job. Oftentimes, however, the Skelly hearing officer will decide that the evidence presented to him justifies the termination of employment. In this case, the employee can decide to appeal the termination to the State Personnel Board.
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Outstanding Filipino Americans. The honorees were as follows: (Business entrepreneurs category) Gilster Dahl Bravo, Alma Alvarez Cunanan, Mary Ann Muah, Dr. Richard A. Gilkinson, Marilyn Nicolas, Zaida San Juan and Minda Sol; (Community leaders category) Cesar Mortos Anuran, Marife Francisca Dziuk, Engr. Romulo Elepano and Monet Marual; (Dental care category) Dr. Eloisa Policarpio Aquino, Dr. Nestor Labrador Aquino and Dr. Elmer Bangoy; (Medical in all fields category) Dr. Manuel Noble Baculi, Nancy Buenviaje and Dr. Juanito Medrano Garlitos; (Photo journalist category) Jose Cobilla Jr., Ferdinand Z. Edralin, Benny Uy and Noli Yu; (Print media category) Val G. Avelgas and Abner Torres Galino; (Public service category) Antonio Cartagena; (Real estate category) Rolando Maclang, Arlene Penaflor and Roxanne Ethel Fradejas Regan; (Show business category) Josh Andowitt, Marietta Balogo, Christopher Ad Castillo, Marcial Chavez and Suzette Salinas Ledesma; (Technology category) Engr. Suzana de Guzman, Isidric Panganiban and Gloria Zubair; (Young achiever category) Amin Baghallian, Nathan Aldrin del Valle and Jiselle Ashley Agnes
Dziuk. Umayam expressed her gratitude to the honorees and sponsors who made the event possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for your generous support. During this giving day challenge we will provide critical support and advocacy that address the root causes of poverty in the Philippines. Although these victories may seem small to the average person, you know that they are not, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why you gave your all and the children we will serve will be full of gratitude for your generosity. Donors like you help make our Medical/Surgical & Feeding Missions to our country a yearly success. We offer help for children & their family who could not otherwise afford medical help. Donations from people like you, help us outreached to many needy kababayans most especially the sick, abandoned, underprivileged, and victims of rape children. We are volunteer intense and would love to invite you to experience the joy of helping and because of you, we can also keep helping older people in distress, like what we have done in our 2016 Medical Mission in Payatas, Antipolo City, Rizal and Cabanatuan City,â&#x20AC;? Umayam later said in a statement.
ChargĂŠ dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;AďŹ&#x20AC;aires Patrick Chuasoto, PAFC President Aylene Mafnas, Ms. Marisol Angala, and Mr. Sonny Busa with the youth awardees of the 24th Annual Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards held at the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 20 December 2016.
Outstanding young Fil-Ams honored at annual Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards in DC WASHINGTON, D.C. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Young Filipino-American student awardees and their families gathered at the Romulo Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 20 December 2016 for the awarding ceremony of the 24th Annual Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards. Launched in 1993, the Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards recognizes the academic excellence and community service of outstanding Filipino American youths in the Metro DC area. These youth, through a Selection Committee, have met the eligibility rules and criteria that emphasize the ideals of Dr. Jose Rizal, namely, scholarship and community service. They have also submitted personal essays on selected topics based on their current grade level. During this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ceremony, the awardees were presented with a certificate of recognition and a medal by the Philippine Embassyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ChargĂŠ dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Affaires ad interim, Minister Patrick A. Chuasoto and Philippine American Foundation for Charities (PAFC) President Aylene Mafnas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Dr. Jose Rizal Youth Awards serves to honor and remember Dr. Rizalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selfless love of country and
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Experience the difference at Puente Hills Mazda By Abner Galino
“Experience the Puente Hills Mazda difference.” This is definitely not just a catchphrase says Justin Brieva, Puente Hills Mazda’s Filipino internet manager. “As far as I’m concerned, nothing beats Filipino hospitality,” Brieva says smiling, adding that the Puente Puente Hills Mazda General Sales Manager Nikola Lazarevic (left) and Filipino Internet Manager Justin Hills Mazda management Brieva welcomes the Filipino community to their knows too well that it is in dealership. Call them at 1-855-862-2067. the heart of a big concentration of Filipino Americans. Lazarevic adds. Puente Hills is a neighbor to The Mazda3 is Insurance InWest Covina, Walnut and the City stitute for Highway Safety (IIHS) of Industry. Puente Hills Mazda Top Safety Pick+ and it earned five General Sales Manager Nikola out of five possible stars from the Lazarevic, adds that aside from the National Highway Traffic Safety cheerful and helpful staff, another Administration (NHTSA) for its compelling reason to visit the auto overall safety testing score. gallery is “to see Mazda’s bestseller The Mazda3 was a finalist in Mazda3.” “I really recommend to Motor Trend’s 2014 Car of the our Filipino Americans friends Year testing. And it won second and neighbors to come and see this place in “The Big Test: 2015/2016 Mazda model. They really need to Hatchback comparison. personally try out this brilliant “But of course, Puente Hills car so they would know what’s all Mazda has a long list of Mazda the hypes were about,” Lazarevic vehicle inventory. You come here points out. thinking about one car model but Mazda3, according to a recent you may end up buying another Motor Trend article, is a serious car model. You can never really tell competition to other brands. when you see these gorgeous cars The car model is offered as a personally,” Lazarevic concludes. sedan and a four-door hatchback. The Puente Hills Mazda is locatIt was introduced in 2004 as a ed 17723 Gale Ave, City of Industry replacement for the Protege. 91748 inside the Puente Hills Auto “Good looks, long list of tech- Mall. Filipino Americans could nology and safety features and, of reach Justin Brieva through his course, the stylish, high quality email address jbrieva@phmazda. interior. You’ll really love this car,” com. or call him at 1-855-862-2067.
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“The two professions that people don’t like are attorneys and car salesmen, because offthe-bat, people think that they are going to be cheated by them. But not all of us are like that.” Fleet Sales Manager Raymond Orosa of Mercedes-Benz, Encino, opens up. “It’s about selling (yes), but it’s not about selling to them today – if they’re not ready. You don’t push them. You may close a sale by doing that but it’s not a ‘buyer for life,’ (that sale) ends there. I don’t go for Filipino-American Raymond Orosa of MB Encino. one-hit wonders. Photo: Angel Tahimik I go for you, your brother, your sister, your friends. Eventually, You help as many people as you can I don’t have to call people anymore re- and the rest keep on. There’s one rule lationship and his bedrock principle I follow: you don’t think about the is the rightest: he is not your typical money you make. It will come. If you “car salesman.” Orosa has been with genuinely help people by giving them Mercedes-Benz for 10 years. Having sufficient information, they see that sold roughly 2,500 cars in his lifetime and they come back to you.” Car Salesmen are stereotyped – and only with Mercedes-Benz – the man clearly has car-selling down to negatively for this reason: the typical a fine art. He won “Salesman of the “car salesman”will try to win you over Year” numerous times and is known at all cost in the shortest amount of for going above and beyond the norm time possible. However, a few of of client service. “I deliver cars...pick them would try to earn your trust, up their cars for service...I’d lease a take time and work along your pace – car so that when I pick up their car not theirs. They are not your typical they’d have a loaner car – I do things car salesman, and one of them goes differently,” Orosa adds. by the name of Raymond Orosa. You Orosa’s face lit up when he spoke can reach him at 818.536.2413 or go about his favorite thing about the job. to Mercedes-Benz of Encino at 16721 “(It’s) the people,” Orosa uttered Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436. in a heartbeat. “I love helping people. (Angel Tahimik)
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13,900 NURSES PROGRAM AVAILABLE!
‘07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS CPE
WAS 10,900 $
Stk: C2894P
$
7,999
‘14 MAZDA MAZDA CX-5 SPORT SUV
WAS $18,800 $ Stk: C16222A
0
15,900
‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN
WAS $10,900 Stk: C2986P
8,988
$
‘15 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV
WAS $25,800 $ Stk: C2952P
% FINANCING
19,988
‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT SE ‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE SUV
WAS $13,988 $ Stk: C16108A
‘16 SCION FR-S COUPE WAS $26,999 $ Stk: C2979P
21,800
WAS $14,988 $ Stk: C16162A
12,800
‘13 HONDA PILOT EX-L FWD SUV
23,800
Was $28,999 $ Stk: C2936P
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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
8,999
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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Nissan of Mission Hills
Out to be the #1 Nissan Dealer in the Nation*
“Tawagan or hanapin n nyo lang g ako”
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“Kayang-kaya nyo ang down at mababa lang ang monthly payment!”
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PRE-OWNED CARS AVAILABLE ‘10 HONDA CIVIC CPE AUTO LX
$
7,995
Stock#: G34071 | Vin: 529034
‘14 14 NISSAN SENTRA I4
‘09 TOYOTA YARIS HB
$
8,995
$
9,995
‘14 NISSAN VERSA 1.6
$
10,995
‘14 NISSAN VERSA NOTE HB CVT 1.6 SV
$
11,995
Stock#: G35701 | Vin: 275269
Stock#: U4776 | Vin: 925813
Stock#: G33681 | Vin: 457205
Stock#: U4683 | Vin: 410384
‘144 HONDA CIVICC COUPE CVTT LX
‘15 TOYOTA CAMRY I4 AUTO
‘14 14 HONDA CR-V CR V 2WD LX
15 TOYOT TA PRIUS HB ‘15 TOYOTA
$
$
Stock#: G23301 | Vin: 641917
Stock#: G30222 | Vin: 507341
12,995
‘12 NISSAN VERSA 1.6
13,995
$
15,995
Stock#: U4906 | Vin: 946128
$
16,995
Stock#: H21991 | Vin: 714649
$
19,995
Stock#: G25511 | Vin: 403984
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SUBARU OF GLENDALE
Subaru of Glendale is the #1 Volume Subaru Dealer in LA County!!! #1 claim based on SOA YTD Sales Report for new car sales in LA County for 2016**
Subaru will give $250 charitable donation*
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
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159
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179
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$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)
$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model C Code ode HFB-02 HFB-0 02 Offer Expires 12/31/16
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219
$
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239
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$
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$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
$1,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment
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$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Co Code ode HRC-15 5 Offer Expires 12/31/16
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259
$
FINANCE OFFER As low as 2.9% Financing up to 60 months with NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS
2017 SUBARU
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Legacy 2.5i
Limited CVT with Navigation & Eyesight
S Sign & Drive
2 LEASE OFFERS
289
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$
PLUS TAX PER MONTH NTH HL LEASE/ EASE/ 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 (t (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Code Co ode HDF-24 4 Offer Expires Exp pires 12/31/16 12/31/1 16
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855-230-1547 Andrew Marilla Sales & Leasing
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*Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased from November 17, 2016, through January 3, 2017, to four national charities designated by the purchaser or lessee. Pre-approved Hometown Charities may be selected for donation depending on retailer participation. Certain participating retailers will make an additional donation to the Hometown Charities selected. Purchasers/lessees must make their charity designations by january 31, 2017. The four national charities will receive a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 each. See your local Subaru retailer for details, or visit subaru.com/share. All donations made by Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI, and SUBARU BOXER are registered trademarks. Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintainance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first). See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverage and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12-31-16 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.
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5,995
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$
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$
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$
8,995
VIN: JS3TD947064105282 STOCK: X60463
VIN: 1N6ED26T51C360577 STOCK: X61701
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8,995
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9,424
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9,495
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10,495
VIN: WBAVD33596KV67174 STOCK: X61860
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‘14 TOYOTA YARIS 5DR LIFTBACK AUTO L
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$
10,995
$
11,302
$
11,995
$
12,695
$
12,744
VIN: JTDKTUD36ED581581 STOCK: X61824
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‘14 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR SDN I4 AUTO L
‘15 TOYOTA COROLLA 4DR SDN AUTO L
‘15 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR SDN 2.4L SE
‘15 NISSAN ROGUE SELECT FWD 4DR S
‘15 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR SDN I4 AUTO XLE (SE)
$
13,495
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13,974
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16,495
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*MSRP $35,375 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $3,643 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires December 27, 2016. “Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through December 27, 2016. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $33,376. Includes destination charge, premium package, becker MAP PILOT® -pre-writing, becker MAP PILOT® and transpotation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $10,764. Cash due at signing includes $2,549 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $299. Total payments equal $14,108. Subject to credit approval. No security deposit required.”
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Mercedes-Benz 2016 C 300
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Raymond Orosa Filipino Sales Email: rorosa@mbencino.com
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329
*MSRP $35,825 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $3,623 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. +TAX/MO for 36 MOS. Expires December 27, 2016.
*MSRP $41,125 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $4,523 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires December 27, 2016.
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“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through December 27, 2016. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $34,726. Includes destination charge, premium package, and transportation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $11,844. Cash due at signing includes $2,499 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $329. Total payments equal $15,138. Subject to credit approval. No security deposit required.”
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“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through December 27, 2016. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $39,516. Includes destination charge, premium package, and transpotation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $13,284. Cash due at signing includes $3,359 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $369. Total payments equal $17,438. Subject to credit approval. No security deposit required.”
LLEASE EASE FOR FOR *MSRP $41,725 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $4,653 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires December 27, 2016.
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“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through December 27, 2016. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $41,235. Includes destination charge, premium package, and transportation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $16,524. Cash due at signing includes $3,399 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $459. Total payments equal $20,718. Subject to credit approval. No security deposit required.”
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2014 MB GLK350 Stk#: 67228C
$27,988
2013 MB C250 Coupe Stk#: 67207C
$20,988
2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67195C
$28,988
818.536.2413
2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67261C
$22,988
2014 MB CLA250 4Dr Coupe Stk#: 67174C
2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67191C
$29,988
$23,988
2014 MB E350 Coupe Stk#: 67423C
$33,988
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2014 MB CLA250 4Dr Coupe Stk#: 67173C
$25,988
2013 MB E350 Cabriolet Stk#: 67276C
$35,988
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