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NO US ARMS DEPOT DND says US will not be allowed to build military depots in PHL bases

MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) – The US will not be allowed to build any military depots in bases ear-marked for the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) under the US. This was disclosed Tuesday by Department of National Defense (DND) public affairs office chief Arsenio Andolong in a message to the Philippine News Agency.

“The Secretary of National Defense supports the President’s statements not (to) allow construction of military depots by the US,” he said.

“We are reviewing the provisions of the EDCA on allowable infrastructures and ensure that the Presi-

dent’s wishes are followed,” he added.

Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte claimed that the Americans are unloading weapons and other stores in the EDCA dedicated facilities in the Philippines.

See NO ARMS, page 13

Philippine Eagle goes home: Maitum, Sarangani (February 1, 2017) – After a little coaxing,a juvenile Philippine Eagle is freed to its habitat Tuesday, January 31, a month after rehabilitation by the Philippine Eagle Center.

(Edgardo Calderon of CENRO Kiamba for Sarangani Information Office)

Beijing assures full support for PHL projects

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US State Dept. makes public notice revoking visas for 7 Muslim-majority states WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (PNA/Sputnik) – The US Department of Justice made public the details of the Department of State notice that implemented President Donald Trump’s executive order last Friday to revoke most visas from seven Muslim-majority nations.

On Jan. 27, Trump signed an executive order “Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States,” which suspends entry to the country for all nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days.

“I hereby provisionally revoke all valid non-immigrant and immigrant visas of

nationals of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen,” the notice, issued by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Edward J. Ramotowski stated. It was made public on Tuesday.

Also on Tuesday, DHS officials said holders of US green cards had been exempted from the revocation order, the Washington newspaper Politico reported.

The notice was made public in a legal filing in a US federal court in Boston, where one of several lawsuits has been launched in an attempt to overthrow the constitutionality of the executive order, the report added.

MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) – Ranking Chinese officials have pledged their full cooperation and support for the speedy implementation of the proposed projects presented by a high-level delegation from Manila for possible financing by Beijing under the Duterte presidency during the latter’s recent two-day mission to China.

Meeting with the Philippine delegation led by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III last January 23, China Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said the Chinese government “would

Filipina fashion designer stuns Paris audience

By Abs A. Abando

MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) – Showcasing Filipino creativity in no less than the world’s fashion capital, Filipina haute couture designer, Sari Lazaro, closed the “Catwalk on Water” show at the Seine River in Paris last Jan. 27 with her Royal Secret Garden collection.

Lazaro’s creation was See DESIGNER, page 13

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like to continue to enhance the mutual trust and the mutual understanding with our Filipino colleagues in order to further expand and deepen our practical cooperation.”

Gao also said China seeks a “healthy and stable development” of the bilateral relations between the two countries that will benefit both countries and their people.

On the proposed projects presented by the Dominguez-led delegation, Gao said: “I absolutely agree with the proposals of all the ministers. We two countries

need to strengthen our cooperation.”

Gao said China “attaches great importance” to the list of priority projects submitted by the Philippine delegation.

Dominguez, for his part, pointed out that what the two countries have jointly undertaken, in less than four months since President Duterte’s China visit, “reaffirms our strong commitment to pursue long-term, comprehensive, stable and cooperative relationship with China grounded on mutual respect, sincerity, equality, and muSee BEIJING, page 13

Lawmaker commends DOT for Miss Universe pageant success MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) – A member of the House Committee on Tourism on Wednesday filed a resolution commending the Department of Tourism for the country’s successful hosting of the Miss Universe beauty pageant.

Siquijor Rep. Ramon Rocamora said he filed House Resolution No. 737 titled “A Resolution commending the Department of Tourism for spearheading the wellplanned, coordinated, and executed hosting of the 2016

Miss Universe Pageant” to give proper cognizance to the efforts of the tourism department and the future benefits it will generate for the country.

“I believe that Tourism Sec. Wanda Teo and the entire Department of Tourism should be given credit where credit is due. While the costs were minimal, the benefits of the Miss Universe pageant will be felt by the country in the months to come long after See MISS UNIVERSE, page 13

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DepEd to continue K-12 curriculum with IP communities

By Juzel L. Danganan

MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) – The Education Department said it will continue its K-12 curriculum with indigenous people communities through the IP Education Program (IPEd). According to a statement from the department, the move aims to sustain dialogues and collaboration with IP elders and other community representatives to ensure education programs are inclusive, culture-sensitive and relevant to the aspirations of the IP community.

The department said the regions were rolling out the initiative to prepare indigenous lesson plans, which starts with elementary levels, support capacity building activities,

consultative and curriculum development workshops with key IP elders.

It noted 7,767 public school teachers and school heads had undergone basic retooling on IPEd. Last Jan. 18, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis-Briones also signed the multi-year implementing guidelines on the allocation and utilization of the indigenous peoples education program support fund. It will provide for the following areas: Cordillera Administrative Region, Region 2, Region 3, Region IV-A, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII, Negros Island Region, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII and CARAGA. The PSF will finance the following activities: a. Curriculum and learning re-

MMDA to provide additional truck lane along C-5

By Aerol B. Patena

MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will allot an additional lane for trucks along C-5 from midnight to 4a.m. within the month.

MMDA General Manager Thomas Orbos said the measure seeks to facilitate faster transport of delivery trucks in the whole stretch of C-5 which has experienced a significant increase in the volume of trucks passing through during truck hours.

The decision was made after a meeting with the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP).

Officials of CTAP led by Alberto Suansing said there is a need for another truck lane along C-5 as the existing lane has been heavily

congested causing delay in the delivery of goods.

MMDA and CTAP have also agreed on the following initiatives: CTAP shall provide their own crane during road emergencies; conduct of meeting with container yard operators; hold a dialogue with ICTSI to review the Terminal Appointment Booking system; MMDA will provide CTAP a list of accredited towing companies and matrix of towing fees and conduct of an ocular inspection along R-10 and Mindanao Avenue within the month.

Orbos reiterated that at no time during the day will trucks be allowed to park on any part of C-5 and that private vehicles are allowed to use the truck lane during truck ban hours or 6a.m. to 10a.m. and 5p.m. to 10p.m. except Sundays and holidays.

sources development that include: 1) curriculum contextualization and learning resources development sessions, consultations, and workshops of school and division personnel with IP elders, leaders, culture bearers, community representatives and other relevant stakeholders; and 2) production of learning materials with content duly validated with concerned IP communities and that have undergone quality assurance; b. Capacity building which includes: 1) training/retooling of teachers and school heads for IPEd implementation; 2) workshop-sessions on Indigenous Learning Systems (ILS); 3) workshop-session on community engagement and partnership-build-

ing for IPEd; 4) technical assistance training for supervisors of schools and implementing IPEd; and c. Education planning for IPEd at the division and school levels that includes but is not limited to the following activities: 1) training of school heads and supervisors on Culture-responsive/Ancestral Domain-based School Improvement Plan (SIP); 2) Training of supervisors for technical assistance on Culture-responsive/ Ancestral Domain-based SIP; 3) Orientation/training of the School Planning Team and other stakeholders on Culture-responsive/Ancestral Domain-based SIP; 4) IPEd planning activities of Schools Division Offices and schools with IP learners.

No additional FA-50PHs orders for now – DND MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA News Feature) – Pending the arrival of new security threats, there are no plans so far to acquire additional units of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)-made FA-50PH “Fighting Eagle,” of which four units are now in service and another eight expected to arrive this year.

This was disclosed by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana Tuesday when asked on whether they have plans to acquire additional units of the Mach 1.5 capable jet fighters for the Philippine Air Force (PAF). “(There are) no plans to get more that the 12 we ordered. Four are already delivered (as of this posting), the other eight will be delivered this year,” he added in a message to the PNA. During the time of then Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, a study was made on the feasibility to acquire additional six FA-50PHs units to further secure the country’s airspace.

With Lorenzana’s statement, it seems that the PAF will have to content with the 12 FA-50PHs until Horizon 2 of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program, which is to start this 2018 and end on 2022, before they can acquire more advance and sophisticated jet aircraft.

The FA-50PHs landed recently landed in the headlines after it participated during a surgical air and artillery strike that severely wounded Abu Sayyaf commander Isnilon Hapilon and seven others aside from killing an estimated 15 terrorists during a military offensive in Butig, Lanao Del Sur last Jan. 26.

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NPA lifting of unilateral ceasefire wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affect military â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DND chief

By Priam F. Nepomuceno

MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The decision of the New Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army (NPA) to lift the unilateral ceasefire, which will end noon of Feb. 10, will have no effect on the military. This was stressed by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana in a message Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the CPP-NPA (Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army) will terminate or stop their unilateral ceasefire it is up to them.

It will not affect the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines), anyway despite their declared ceasefire they have not stopped extorting under the guise of their so-called revolutionary taxation, went on recruiting, burning buses and equipment, ambushing and kidnapping soldiers,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Pending instructions from President Rodrigo Duterte, Lorenzana said the DND will continue to enforce the government unilateral ceasefire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our troops will not actively operate against the NPA while our ceasefire is in effect. However, it will continue to maintain peace and order and run after lawless elements whoever they are. We do not recognize any areas under NPA control nor are they allowed to roam around with their firearms intimidating people,â&#x20AC;?

Lorenzana stressed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The August 28, 2016 unilateral declaration of interim ceasefire issued by the Central Committee of the CPP (CPP-CC) and the National Operations Command of the New Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army (NPA-NOC) is hereby terminated,â&#x20AC;? NPA spokesperson Ka

Oris said in a statement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From today (Feb. 1, 2017) until the expiration of the ceasefire declaration, all commands and units of the NPA, including the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s militia and self-defense corps, are tasked to take initiative and more vigorously carry out active defense in order to defend the people and revolutionary forces,â&#x20AC;? he added.

The rebels attribute the lifting of their unilateral ceasefire to the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failure to release all political prisoners under the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law and the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees as one of the reasons for the termination of the unilateral declaration of interim ceasefire.

LEDAC members agree to meet â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;more regularlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Members of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) have agreed to meet once in every quarter to hasten passage of priority bills, a Palace official said on Tuesday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past administration, I think it (LEDAC) meets only twice.

But this time itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be more regularly. If all goes well, they will be meeting at least four times this year aside from all the committee meetings every month,â&#x20AC;? Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a Palace media briefing.

Abella said the LEDAC meeting last Monday night was more of a review previous meeting where 28 bills proposed by President Rodrigo Dute-

rte and 39 congressional legislative agenda have been initially tackled in November last year.

He said some of the bills include possible termination of barangay elections, salary increases of the military, incentive for retirement pay of the military, terrorism, war on drugs, socio economic agenda, tax reforms and fiscal incentives. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But one thing thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definite is that it has been agreed upon that the LEDAC will be meeting once every quarter,â&#x20AC;? Abella said.

Abella said President Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo had â&#x20AC;&#x153;a very civil meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; during the LEDAC meeting.

It was the first meeting between

the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two highest leaders since Robredo resigned from the Cabinet as housing secretary early December last year.

Abella said Robredo engaged in the conversation during LEDAC meeting, giving â&#x20AC;&#x153;one or two comments.â&#x20AC;? Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said last Monday that Robredo was invited and mandated to attend LEDAC meeting.

Aside from the President and Vice President, LEDAC members include Senate President, House Speaker, seven Cabinet members, three senators, three members of House of Representatives and one representative each from private sector, youth and local government.

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This was disclosed by 4th Infantry Division public affairs office chief Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez in a statement Tuesday.

This includes a New Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army (NPA) rebels lobbing two hand grenades to troops undertaking relief operations thereat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fortunately, the said grenades which landed just a few meters from the evacuation center, did not explode. This could have caused undue casualties and further misery to the civilian flood victims thereat,â&#x20AC;? he added. Likewise, separate attacks were also made on soldiers undertaking community support activities in one outskirt barangay of Surigao City and three barangays in Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte in the wee hours of Jan. 30. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just about after midnight, more or less 10 NPAs attacked the troops of 30th Infantry Battalion who are supporting the local government unit in Sitio Brazil, Brgy. Mat-i, Surigao City in their Bayanihan efforts. The troops managed to push the rebels to withdraw out of the community while three soldiers were slightly wounded,â&#x20AC;? Martinez said. The incident happened the day after the NPA abducted one 30th Infantry Battalion trooper while he was with the civilians doing a civic-action and clean-up activity in Barangay Budlingin, Alegria, Surigao Del Norte.

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Massive PNP crackdown shows Duterteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolve to also win war vs corruption, criminality

By Cielito M. Reganit

MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A House leader on Tuesday said President Rodrigo Duterteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to temporarily restrict the Philippine National Police (PNP) from conducting anti-drug operations to make way for a massive crackdown against police scalawags is a clear demonstration of the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolve to win not just the war against drugs but also the war against corruption and criminality.

House Appropriations Committee Chair and Davao City Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles said â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action only shows that he understands the breadth and depth of the corruption problem and he wants to place extra focus in the effort to cleanse the PNP of scalawags and misfits.â&#x20AC;?

At the same time, he also disputed insinuations that President Duterteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action is a manifestation that he has lost his confidence on PNP chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

leadership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the contrary, it clearly shows that the President understands that the PNPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problem of corruption is deeply rooted and he wants the PNP chief to give his undivided attention to this problem,â&#x20AC;? Nograles said.

The House leader noted that while there is no doubt that the PNP has accomplished a lot in its war against drug during the past months, corrupt members of the police service has taken advantage of the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anti-drug campaign to conduct shakedowns, extortion, kidnapping and other criminal activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are using the element of fear that comes along with the PNPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oplan: Tokhang to extract money from civilians including those who are not really involved in drug trafficking,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The decision of the President is a reassurance that he will not tolerate abuses in his war against drugs. This shows that the President is dead serious in his commitment to clean

Ex-BI oďŹ&#x192;cials cry frame-up MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The two ex-Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials linked to the PHP50 million bribery scandal on Monday insisted that they did not accept any bribe and that they are merely being â&#x20AC;&#x153;framed up.â&#x20AC;?

Ex-BI associate commissioner Michael Robles, in the resumption of the Senate hearing into the bribery scandal reiterated that he and colleague Al Argosino did not accept the bribe given by Macau-based gaming tycoon Jack Lam through his middleman retired police Senior Supt. Wally Sombero Jr. but only decided to keep it as evidence.

Robles made this statement after a Nov. 26, 2016 CCTV recording showed him and Argosino seemingly accepting two paper bags that contained the bribe money from Sombero in the City of Dreams was shown in the Senate.

In a statement, Robles explained that when he joined Argosino to meet Sombero, he asked his colleague what the two paper bags on the table were for. Argosino said that there was money in them.

He said Argosino told him of a plan to use the money as evidence against Lam. However, he was shocked when Immigration Intelligence Chief, re-

tired police Director Charles Calima, allegedly blackmailed him by saying that he had footage of their meeting with Sombero in the City of Dreams.

Calima was reportedly tipped

by Sombero that there were CCTV recordings of the two ex-BI officials receiving the bribe.

Robles claimed that Calima was framing him up because he was not given a share.

He stressed that he and Argosino had no record of crimes done in the past.

A tearful Argosino, like Robles, insisted that he had never asked for money even once. He stressed that he even returned the evidence to authorities.

He pointed out that even in the previous administration, there were no cases filed against Lam. He meanwhile appealed to the Senate to hear them out and not make it appear to the public as if they were already guilty.

our country of drugs and corruption,â&#x20AC;?

Nograles said.

With this development, the lawmaker urged Dela Rosa to immediately demonstrate that he also means business in his fight against rogue policemen in order to restore the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trust on the PNP. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think Gen. Dela Rosa knows that if he wants to move forward and with greater moral ascendancy, he has to cleanse the ranks of the PNP and remove all police scalawags. It should be a top-to-bottom clean-up and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if the only ones left are the rookies,â&#x20AC;? Nograles said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The PNP campaign against corrupt and abusive cops will resonate well with our people because it will show everyone that government is sincere to serve. We must learn to trust our PNP officials again; otherwise we will have no order in our streets,â&#x20AC;? he said.

In the meantime, Nograles said that the temporary relief of the PNP from the anti-drug war does not mean that the Duterte administration he is slowing down in the fight against drugs since the Philippine Drug Enforcement Authority (PDEA) is adequately equipped in effectively conducting anti-drug operations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Definitely, the PDEA is equipped to continue the war against drugs.

We made sure that PDEA has the funding it needs this year to be able to combat illegal drugs across the nation. The police and our entire justice system will always be there to support the PDEA in its operations.

And you can count on Congress, as well. After all, we all belong to the same team,â&#x20AC;? Nograles said.

Dela Rosa urges cops to undergo â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;internal soul-searchingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald â&#x20AC;&#x153;Batoâ&#x20AC;? Dela Rosa on Tuesday urged all policemen to undergo â&#x20AC;&#x153;internal soul-searchingâ&#x20AC;?. This was the message of Dela Rosa when he attended a mass, which was officiated by Bishop Leopoldo Tumulak, in Camp Crame, Quezon City.

The PNP chief said it is important for all of them to have â&#x20AC;&#x153;clean conscienceâ&#x20AC;? first before starting the â&#x20AC;&#x153;internal cleansingâ&#x20AC;? in their ranks. â&#x20AC;?We are embarking on an internal cleansing sa aming hanay sa PNP. So I must acknowledge that I myself need internal cleansing so before ako mag-clean sa buong organization dapat nacleanse ko muna ang sarili ko,â&#x20AC;?

Dela Rosa said. â&#x20AC;?Soul searching. What to do and what I failed to do, bakit nagkaganito ang aming organization.

Baka buong kapulisan magkakaroon ng retreat. Titingnan natin para malinis,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Dela Rosa admitted that because policemen are too busy in their work they might have forgotten to ask for guidance from God. He said nobody can address the challenges the PNP is now facing and the problems of each individual but only God in heaven.

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London Mayor to urge global community to condemn Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration order MOSCOW, Feb. 1 (PNA/Sputnik) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is expected to urge the international community on Tuesday to condemn US President Donald Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immigration order that bans citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

According to the statement on the Mayor of London website, Khan will address ambassadors and senior dignitaries from more than 100 countries at a Diplomatic Reception at City Hall. Representatives of five countries subject to the ban -- Iran,

Iraq, Libya, Sudan and Yemen -- are set to attend the reception. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Targeting people for no reason other than their faith or their country of birth is cruel, prejudiced and counterproductiveâ&#x20AC;Ś. As an international community, I believe we have a responsibility to show moral leadership and so my ask of you tonight is this: join me in speaking out against this ban and condemning it for what it really is -- discriminatory, self-defeating and completely un-American,â&#x20AC;? Khan is expected to say.

The Mayor will also warn the

UN hopes to see temporary US refugee ban â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lifted as soon as possibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; UNITED NATIONS, Feb 1 (PNA/Xinhua) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The United Nations on Tuesday said that the world body hopes to see that the temporary US ban on the entry of refugees into the country â&#x20AC;&#x153;will be lifted as soon as possible.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope it will be lifted as soon as possible,â&#x20AC;? UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said at a daily news briefing here in response to a press question.

Thousands of protesters rallied in front of the White House in Washington D.C. on Sunday while demonstrations continued across more than 30 American airports after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily barring all refugees and seven Mideast and North African countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; citizens from entering the United States.

Under the order, refugees from all over the world will be suspended US entry for 120 days while all immigration from so-called â&#x20AC;&#x153;countries with terrorism concernsâ&#x20AC;? will be suspended for 90 days. Countries included in the ban are Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen.

Earlier Tuesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on his way back from Ethiopia which is the largest refugee holding country in Africa, issued a statement which said that any countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s border control over refugee entry â&#x20AC;&#x153;cannot be based on any form of discrimination related to religion, ethnicity or nationality,â&#x20AC;? Dujarric said. While acknowledging that â&#x20AC;&#x153;countries have the right, even the obligation, to responsibly manage their borders to avoid infiltration by members of terrorist organizations,â&#x20AC;? the UN chief made the statement because the ban â&#x20AC;&#x153;is against the fundamental principles and values on which our societies are based.â&#x20AC;?

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United States of the risks of â&#x20AC;&#x153;playing straight into the hands of terrorists and extremists whose overriding goal is to divide people and deceive them into believing that Islam is incompatible with Western values.â&#x20AC;?

Apart from that, Khan will reiterate his call for the UK government to rescind its offer of a full state visit for President Trump while the ban remains in place.

On Friday January 27, 2017, Trump signed the executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days

and suspending all refugee admission for 120 days, which caused a massive political and public outcry in Muslim-majority countries and all over the world.

UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson described the ban as â&#x20AC;&#x153;divisive and wrongâ&#x20AC;?, and the Prime Minister Theresa May put out a statement saying her government did â&#x20AC;&#x153;not agreeâ&#x20AC;? with it. A petition on the UK Government and Parliament website to prevent Trump from making a state visit to the UK passed the 1.6 million mark.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Right to disconnectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is choice of employees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DOLE

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MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said it is up to an employee whether he/she will respond to work-related messages from their employers after office hours.

Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III noted that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;right to disconnectâ&#x20AC;? or employees disregarding such is, technically, a voluntary engagement between employers and their employees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Answering or ignoring texts, e-mails from employers after working hours is a voluntary engagement of an employee, and they are not obliged to respond. The right to disconnect is a choice of an employee,â&#x20AC;? he said in a statement.

Bello believed that the proposed measure before the House of Representatives might ease burnout and

stress of the employees by drawing a clearer line between work and home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employees and employers know that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for connection and so does a time for disconnection. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always up for the employees to oblige themselves to work even after office hours,â&#x20AC;? the DOLE chief added.

But, he noted that completely disconnecting would not apply for certain jobs, and the employers must be the one to implement a policy in accordance with the standards of the labor code, which will benefit both parties. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the employersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own assessments and evaluations to reduce out-of-hours work. They either implement policy that will prevent their employees to work after office hours or compensate them for extra workload,â&#x20AC;? Bello added.

Clark-Davao flight takes off, Palawan route next CLARK, Pampanga, Feb. 1 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Wednesday ramped up its operations by formally launching its third domestic flight that will connect Clark International Airport (CRK) in Pampanga to Davao, President Rodrigo Duterteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown province.

PAL Airbus 321 PR831 with more than 170 passengers took-off at noon after the send-off ceremonies held at the Clark Passenger Domestic Terminal graced by House Deputy Speaker and Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Governor Lilia Pineda, Angeles City Mayor and League of Cities of the Philippines president Edgardo Pamintuan, Clark International Airport Corporation president Alexander Cauguiran, Clark Development Corporation president Noel Manankil and Department of Tourism Regional Director Ronaldo Tiotuico.

The Davao route came at the heels

of the January 30 Clark-Cebu flight launch, the international flights to Incheon in South Korea on January 1, and Clark-Caticlan last December 16, 2016, making Clark Airport as PALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secondary hub for their North Luzon operations. The Davao route flies every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

PAL president and CEO Jaime Bautista said the direct flights to Davao will allow passengers from Central and Northern Luzon to fly to President Dutereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown without transiting Metro Manila. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The history of PAL shows that wherever PAL flies, progress follows as what happened to Cebu, Bacolod and Iloilo and other major cities in the country,â&#x20AC;? Bautista said, adding that preparations are underway for the launching of two additional domestic flights to Palawan on March 26 that include Puerto Princesa and Busuanga.

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Ellen Adarna, Baste Duterte broke up over text message Ellen Adarna finally spoke at length about why she and Sebastian “Baste” Duterte ended their relationship.

Adarna revealed she and Duterte called it quits before Christmas.

“It was a very weird breakup. It’s funny. Instead of texting a girlfriend na ‘Good morning,’ ang text niya, ‘Ano na lang kaya kung maghiwalay tayo?’ Sabi ko, okay. And then hindi na kami. Actually hindi ako na-shock,” she said.

Adarna said she really gets along well with Duterte because they share a lot of common interests but there were also issues that they weren’t able to resolve.

While their breakup has affected her, Adarna said she has already “moved on and accepted things.”

“Mabilis ako mag-move on, talent ko ‘yan. Kapag may times na I’m hurting, I’m really hurting. Alam naman ng mga tao ‘yun. Nagmumukmok ako sa bahay, umiiyak ako.

Pero iiyakan kita ng three days and then I’m done,” she said.

While their relationship is over, Adarna still considers Duterte as her best friend.

“I can talk to him about anything and he can talk to me about anything. May time na nung naghiwalay kami, hindi kami nag-usap because of course, it’s part of the process.

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and then last week lang, nagkita kami, magkasama with friends, okay na. Okay na talaga. Friends na lang talaga kami,” she said.

Is she willing to go out with him on Valentine’s Day? “Okay lang kung as friends, kasama ang barkada. Okay lang wala akong pakialam,” she said.

According to Adarna, Duterte started to court her after his father took his oath as the president of the Philippines.

Adarna said she and the President have already met when she was invited over for dinner at the Malacanang Palace when she and Duterte were still together. (MNS)

John Lloyd Cruz admits mom pressuring him to have a baby In the sitcom “Home Sweetie Home,” John Lloyd Cruz plays a husband and a father. In real life, he remains one of show business’ most eligible bachelors.

During the press conference marking the third anniversary of the show, the 33-year-old actor was asked about his plans to find a partner, settle down, and eventually have children.

“Siyempre, sana dahil hindi na rin tayo bumabata,” he said. “And siyempre on a regular basis napagmamasdan mo ang buhay ng kagaya ni Toni Gonzaga, kaya napaka-imposible na hindi ka mapa-isip John Lloyd Cruz at mainggit paminsan-minsan.”

Gonzaga is Cruz’s leading lady on “Home Sweetie Home.” She is married to filmmaker Paul Soriano.

They have a 4-month-old son, Seve.

According to Cruz, at his age, this is not the first time he hears these types of questions. And even his mom is pressuring him to have a baby — whether he gets married or not.

“Medyo may kaunting pressure, especially kung ‘yong nanay mo nagpaparinig na sayo. Siyempre medyo tumatanda na rin ‘yong nanay ko, and sigurado ako gusto niyang magkaroon ng apo galing sa akin,” Cruz said.

“Umabot na rin sa punto na sinabihan na niya ako na kahit huwag ka nalang mag-asawa kung ayaw mo, kahit mag-anak ka na lang muna.”

Despite that, Cruz said he would like to stick to his ideals. He remains hopeful that he can find the right partner, with whom he’d have kids.

“Kahit ganito ako, medyo may pagka-ideal pa rin ako. Sana magkaroon ng partner, maging asawa, at magkaroon ng pamilya,” he said.

But for now, he said he is more concerned about fulfilling his advocacy. One such goal is to take part in making quality films that will bring honor to the country.

Cruz is part of Lav Diaz’s “Ang Babaeng Humayo,” which won the Golden Lion at the 73rd Venice Film Festival. (MNS)

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Exhilarating, four-hour animal adventure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park Through the generous courtesy of this author’s son Michael, we all had an exhilarating, four-hour animal adventure at the 32-mile San Diego Zoo Safari Park on a lovely sunny day this past weekend. More known as the San Diego Wild Animal Park until 2010, the land area of the park is 1,800 acres, located in the San Pasqual area of San Diego County, California, near the City of Escondido. Though it it is located within the San Diego County city limits, it has an Escondido address. It is one of the largest tourist attractions in San Diego County, which houses a wide selection of wild and endangered animals, including numerous species from various continents worldwide, such as Africa, Asia, Europe, North & South America, as well as Australia.

Annually, the park is usually visited by around 2 million visitors and it houses over 2,600 animals, representing more than 300 species, along with around 3,500 plant species. It has the world’s largest veterinary hospital, and both the park and the San Diego Zoo are operated by the Zoological Society of San Diego.

The park officially opened on May 10, 1972, and the general layout was designed by Charles Faust, according to the docent who initially walked with us from the main entrance. Further, she related to us that though the park was opened for three years from its groundbreaking, it literally took ten years to develop the whole park. The first two animals to arrive at the park were the Nilgai, an antelope from the plains of North India, and the black and white-striped Grant’s Zebra, which was a native of East Africa.

In the summer of 2003, the San Diego Zoological Society and Lowry Park Zoo, orchestrated the capture

of eleven (11) wild African Elephants from the Hiane Royal National Park in Swaziland. However, due to animal disputes, on fencing and transport costs from Swaziland, only seven of the elephants are now housed at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and all of us have watched and witnessed how these elephants enjoy playing with each other in their habitat setting.

In the Hidden Jungle section, there is a climate-controlled indoor exhibit of tropical African birds, stick insects and arachnids, which apparently has been opened since 1993.

Right next to this section is the Condor Ridge, which features thickbilled parrots, porcupines and desert tortoises.

The Lion Camp, which opened in 2004, houses the park’s thirteen African Lions in a one-acre exhibit. One side of this exhibit is dominated by an artificial rock “kopje,” which has a 40-foot long glass-viewing window and heated rocks.The path through the Lion Camp continues through an acacia-studded ravine, which leads to a replica observation tent and a small viewing window.

The next trail brings visitors to African Woods where there are vultures and cheetahs, separated by a central lagoon, where there are flamingos and monkeys.

The exhilarating 30-minute ride on the Africa Tram tour brought all of us to see 200 acres of wildlife from different parts of Africa, roaming around

San Diego Wild Animal Park has a land area of 1,800 acres (inset) lion habitat.

Family photo of the author with friends at the zoo.

large enclosures, which replicate their natural habitat. Such amazing wildlife include: giraffes, mingling with gazelles, elephants and rhinos, while they gather at their watering hole.

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Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ban is essentially a racist Muslim ban Question: I have heard that Trump issued an executive order which bans Muslims. Can you clarify what is the executive order?

Answer: The Executive Order essentially does the following: Suspends the refugee program for 120 days and suspends the Syrian refugee program indefinitely; Caps refugee resettlement numbers at 50,000 for FY 2017; Suspends immigrant and nonimmigrant entry for people from predominantly Muslim countries for a minimum of 90 days while the government undertakes a review of visa issuance and immigration benefits processes for nationals of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen Requires in-person interviews for nonimmigrant visa applicants; Establishes requirements for â&#x20AC;&#x153;extreme vettingâ&#x20AC;?; Prioritizes refugees whose claims are based on religious persecution

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Question: What about refugees from Syria? This will just end? Were they not already â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;vettedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;?

Answer: Refugees are already required to go through an extremely rigorous vetting and security clearance process.

These people are literally fleeing for their lives and the lives of their children. Shuttering our refugee program in a time of great need is the wrong thing to do. Rather than slamming

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President Trump makes it seem like these changes will be temporary by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;suspendingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; programs, but based on the positions he has taken and the stringent conditions imposed, the U.S. refugee program will be severely crippled.

Question: It seems the executive order is really just a bar to the Muslim people. Is that true?

Answer: This Executive Order is a thinly veiled effort to make good on the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s promise to ban all Muslims from coming to the United States and to end our long, proud history as a leader in providing protection to those fleeing persecution.

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How bankruptcy relief can end debt stress & anxiety One thing certain about debt problems is that most of them donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just go away by themselves. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there when you go to bed at night and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still there when you get up in the morning. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost impossible to have peace of mind when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in debt because you are constantly worrying about what will happen next.

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Many people find themselves in the position of facing overwhelming debt, with constant calls from creditors and no obvious way out. For some, job loss sent them into a downward spiral and they are now unable to pay their bills and meet their responsibilities. For others, a recent divorce or costly medical emergency drained their resources, leaving them in a very difficult financial situation. If you are currently struggling with debt problems, I am sure you can relate.

In situations like the above, bankruptcy can be used as a tool to stem the tide and to find a way to turn your situation around before things get any worse. Unfortunately, a lot of people are fed all kinds of misinformation about bankruptcy. They may have heard that bankruptcy will only make their situation worse and/or that if they do file bankruptcy, it will take them forever to rebuild their credit.

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The important thing to remember is that no one solution fits every situation. Your financial situation should be carefully evaluated by an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who can help you understand the options you may have available. By doing this, you can make an informed choice in taking the steps needed toward financial freedom. As a bankruptcy attorney, I always see people who have been stuck in their financial suffering for years because of their inaction- when they could have acted much sooner before draining all their financial resources to keep their head above water. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let this happen to you.

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US to send tanks this week to territories near Russiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s borders NEW YORK, Jan 31 (PNA/ItarTASS) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; U.S. Army is sending its tanks this week to the countries locate along Russian borders in what appears to be the largest deployment of armor in East Europe since the end of the Cold War, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said on Monday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After joint U.S.-Polish exercises in northern Poland on Monday, some of the M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks used in the drills will be transported to the Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania,â&#x20AC;? where they will remain until NATO puts into operation its â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;deterrent forceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sometime in spring.

It quoted the head of a think tank called the European Leadership Network, Adam Thomson, a former U.K. ambassador to NATO, as saying the dispatching of U.S. troops and armor to Europe â&#x20AC;&#x153;shows the allies are implementing their decision to create a small force to better detect any Russian moves in the Baltics and to show Moscow that the allianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major powers stand behind its eastern members.â&#x20AC;?

He said along with it the allies remained concerned over the â&#x20AC;&#x153;mixed

messages on NATOâ&#x20AC;? sent by U.S. President Donald Trump and his advisors, who expressed full support to the North-Atlantic pact, on the one hand, and described it as â&#x20AC;&#x153;outmodedâ&#x20AC;?, on the other. Trump â&#x20AC;&#x153;clearly has issues with the alliance,â&#x20AC;? Thomson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a new experience for NATO to be described as obsolete.â&#x20AC;?

The WSJ recalled a U.S. Army unit known as the Iron Brigade the 3rd Brigade based in Colorado - arrived at the naval base in Bremerhaven, Germany, earlier this month â&#x20AC;&#x153;with about 3,500 soldiers, 144 Bradley fighting vehicles, 87 tanks and 18 Paladin artillery systems.â&#x20AC;?

It will be deployed in Europe, with headquarters in Poland, for nine months, after which another unit will arrive to replace it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;During its deployment, elements of the brigade will also be sent to Hungary, Poland, Germany and Romania,â&#x20AC;? the WSJ said.

The newspaper indicated the U.S. had also built up stocks of military hardware in Europe by increasing the number of helicopters and bringing in an additional force of 900 combat-support soldiers.

U.S. travel ban â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;not way to best protectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; America, other countries: UN chief

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 2 (PNA/Xinhua) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said here Wednesday that the U.S. travel ban imposed on refugees and immigrants from seven countries â&#x20AC;&#x153;is not the way to best protect the U.S. or any other country,â&#x20AC;? voicing his hope that â&#x20AC;&#x153;this measure should be removed sooner, rather than later.â&#x20AC;?

The secretary-general made the remarks in response to a press question as he was briefing reporters here on his travel to Ethiopia, where he attended an African Union summit.

In the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on Monday, Guterres commended African countries for opening their borders to refugees and people fleeing violence while other parts of the world, including the developed West, close boundaries and build walls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my opinion, this is not the way to best protect the U.S. or any other country in relation to the serious concerns that existed about the possibility of terrorist infiltration,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think this is the effective way to do so.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;What was lacking was a capacity to have a comprehensive approach to the problem,â&#x20AC;? he said of the U.S. ban, adding that it is very important to review â&#x20AC;&#x153;the very dramatic situations the refugees are facing when they have no chance to reach protection.â&#x20AC;?

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Senior needs Chapter 13 relief for $24k credit cards Client is 65. She still works middle management and earns $37K yearly.

Although she is married, I would say that she has some kind of money agreement with her beloved husband that arrangement works well for one side only, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not her side. She herself owes $24K of credit cards. She needs to pay at least $800 a month of minimum interest payments to keep the $24K current every month. With her monthly gross of $3K, her net take home pay is $2500, more or less.

From her net pay of $2500, she has to pay 100% of the mortgage of $1600, leaving her $900 for utilities, food and monthly necessities for both herself and her husband.

Client feels overwhelmed by the burden of paying $900 a month for credit cards at her age of 65. Next year, she can retire and get full social security benefits. SS benefits of course will be about $1600 in her case, which is less than her current take home pay of $2500. If she still has to worry about $24K of credit cards next year, half her social security would have to go to card payments. This is not something she looks forward to, to say the least. Despair and depression would be a more accurate description of how she feels right now. I tell her not to feel so bad because truthfully, she owes her creditors money only, not her enjoyment of life! â&#x20AC;&#x153;WE HAVE STRENGTH FOR ALL THINGS IN CHRIST WHO EMPOWERS US â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HE INFUSES US WITH INNER STRENGTH AND WE ARE SELF SUFFICIENT IN CHRISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SUFFICIENCY!â&#x20AC;? Philippians 4:13 I wanted to say this because client was so depressed and I could see her depression clearly on her face. Please, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the end of life and of the world,as we know it. We all can rely on Jesus who will help us. So, cheer up!

Together, we can solve this problem and get rid of this burden.

For the husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part, he gives

her $1K a month as his share of all the household expenses plus the mortgage. And he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to file bankruptcy even if he himself owes $40K of credit cards. Supposedly the $1K a month he gives her is half his take home pay. The other 50% he uses to pay his $40K of credit cards, which require at least $1200 a month of minimum payments. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still short $200. Perhaps he drives for UBER for the extra $200?

Well, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just say the wall is about to break even if Mexico did pay for it.

Even if POTUS used American-made cement and American citizen workers, the wall will still break under the load of too much credit card debt for this family. Can client file for bankruptcy herself to handle her $22K of credit cards? Yes. Non-filing husband will be left to his own resources to handle his $40K of credit cards. They have $230K of equity in their house. Her homestead exemption is $175K, so that still leaves $55K of non-exempt equity. This means that she cannot do a Chapter 7 to discharge the $24K. If she did Chapter 7, trustee would sell her house, give her $175K in cash then use the rest of the sale proceeds to pay off the $24K. Who wants to lose their house because of credit cards?

Certainly not this client and none of my clients want to lose their house in a Chapter 7. She can, however, file for Chapter 13. In Chapter 13, she will pay $400 a month for 60 months. At the end of the plan, she will be fully paid, because there is no interest in Chapter 13, and the court will give her

PNP: Filing of complaint of robbery-extortion vs. Angeles cops welcome development MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Tuesday termed as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;welcome developmentâ&#x20AC;? the filing before the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Region 3 (Central Luzon) of a criminal complaint by one of the three South Korean nationals who were allegedly victimized of robbery-extortion perpetrated by seven policemen from Station 5 of the Angeles City PNP. â&#x20AC;?I have already directed the RD (Regional Director) of Region 3, that is why bumalik yung Koreano na complainant na isa dahil nakiusap yung RD natin doon na kung pwede bumalik sya para magkaroon ng linaw ang kaso at bibigat yung aming case against those erring policemen,â&#x20AC;? Dela Rosa said. â&#x20AC;?Yung 7 na involved sa Angeles City police. Maganda yan at bumalik siya para meron tayong complainant talaga,â&#x20AC;? he added.

The development came following the directive of PNP chief Director General Ronald â&#x20AC;&#x153;Batoâ&#x20AC;? Dela Rosa to PNP Region 3 Director Chief Supt. Aaron Aquino to coordinate with the South Korean embassy to ask the victims to return to the country and execute their respective statements.

Dela Rosa believes now that there is a complainant, there is a basis to file the case against the seven policemen involved in the robbery-extortion incident.

Aside from the Station 5 commander and six of his men, the chief of police of the Angeles City PNP was also relieved from his post because of command responsibility.

Lee Ki Hoon, one of the three South Korean victims, on Tuesday filed the complaint before the CIDG Region 3.

He was accompanied by a representative of the South Korean embassy who also serves as his interpreter.

According to CIDG Region 3 head Senior Supt. Edwin Quilates, they will try to file the case today against the police respondents once Lee Ki Hoon is done with his statement.

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a discharge order, meaning no more credit card debt! This is $500 less than $900, which is a minimum interest payment only. After paying $900 a month for 60 months, or $54K, she would still owe the very same $24K at the age of 70. Whereas, if she made all the Chapter 13 plan payments of $400 for 60 months, she would have paid $24K only which is all principal, and at the age of 70, she would owe ZERO credit cards. So, I hope client will feel a lot better now that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She can look forward to a good retirement with no credit cards to bother her.

FORMERLY RICH SENIORS NEED CHAPTER 7 RELIEF The next clients are spouses who are both 64. They have a million dollar house, which unfortunately also has a million dollar mortgage. This mortgage was taken 10 years ago with nothing down and interest only for 10 years. The problem is two months from now, 10 years would have been reached and the interest only portion expires. When interest only portion expires, guess what, you have to start paying principal too. With principal payments, mortgage payment will double, from $3k to $6K. Time to let the house go. There is minimal equity.

Clients have listed the house for sale for over a million with no offers. Just some dogs sniffing around, and stray cats looking for food. No serious buyers. As POTUS would tweet out â&#x20AC;&#x153;NOT NICE!â&#x20AC;? There is a second mortgage of $150K. And credit cards of $60K. If the house is not timely sold for the right price, the right price being, at least $1.15M, then eventually the first mortgage holder will foreclose. When that happens, they will not owe anything on the $1.0M first mortgage, but they will still owe the $150K, which

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becomes an unsecured debt, like a credit card debt. So, if the house is not sold, clients will owe about $200K of unsecured debt.

I suggest a Chapter 7 to wipe out all debt. Let the house go if it is not sold, and go look for another residence now that is more reasonable in mortgage payments. They have two successful children who will help them purchase the new house anyway. God blesses them with two children who care for them. What more can they ask for?

Good health and children who care for them. Our God has blessed them with abundance.

Yes, I did not forget that clients were formerly rich. They had $750K of retirement funds. But alas, they lost all of it in the stock market. I feel bad for them losing this fortune.

Losing this fortune is another story.

But they do have two children who are good enough to buy them a new house, so that makes up for the lost fortune.

God takes care of them through their children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;WE WAIT IN HOPE FOR THE LORD; HE IS OUR HELP AND OUR SHIELD.â&#x20AC;? Psalm 33:20 Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been in Law practice for thirty years.

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Applying for US citizenship in these turbulent times President Trump appears to be executing on his “America First” agenda by executing executive orders in record pace with the intent of securing American interest. However, these executive orders has affected certain rights of legal permanent residents and aliens residing in the United States. As a green card holder, you are still considered an Alien despite having many rights and privileges similar to US Citizens. You are not safe and may still be removed if you violate certain provisions of the immigration and nationality law.

You should seriously consider applying for Naturalization or US Citizenship if you qualify. Generally, you have to have the following in order to qualify to apply for Naturalization:.

Be at least 18 years old at the time of filing for Naturalization.

Be a permanent resident/ greencard holder for at least 5 years.

Show that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply.

Demonstrate continuous residence in the United States for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing.

Show that you have been physically present in the United States for at least 30 months out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of filing.

Be able to read, write, and speak basic English.

Have a basic understanding of U.S. history and government (civics).

OFW beaten to death in Kuwait

By Ferdinand G. Patinio

MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) – Another Filipino household service worker (HSW) died after she was allegedly beaten to death by her employer in Kuwait, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) reported on Tuesday.

Amy Capulong Santiago, 33, succumbed to suspected beatings when brought to the Farwaniya Hospital at around 10 p.m. on January 25.

With this, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III has ordered the labor attaché in Kuwait to closely monitor the OFW’s case.

“I am truly disheartened that such tragedies happen. I assure the family of Santiago that we will provide all the necessary assistance they need,”

he said in a statement.

The Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Kuwait will be providing legal assistance to the family of Santiago in Concepcion, Tarlac to obtain justice for her death.

Aside from legal assistance, the DOLE through the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has assured that necessary financial assistance will be extended to family of the OFW, including the provision of benefits due their departed kin.

Among the possible benefits due to the family of Santiago are PHP200,000.00 death insurance and the burial assistance of PHP20,000.00.

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OFW will be provided with educational benefits and livelihood assistance. The repatriation expenses will be shouldered by OWWA. The Assistance to Nationals Unit (ATNU) of the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait reported that based on the records of the Abdullah Al Mubarak Police Directorate General of Criminal Evidence showed old and fresh bruises on various parts of Santiago’s body, mostly on her back.

The remains of the victim were referred to the Forensic Department,

a day after she died for further investigation to ascertain the cause of her death.

Meanwhile, police authorities arrested Santiago’s male employer while his wife surrendered at the Abdullah Al Mubarak Police station.

They are now detained and under investigation to determine whether or not there was a foul play behind Santiago’s death.

Last week, Kuwaiti authorities executed OFW Jakatia Pawa for killing her employer’s 22-year old daughter.

Duterte orders Panelo to travel to Seoul, apologize to South Koreans MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he has ordered Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo to travel to South Korea to apologize for the murder of businessman Jee Ick Joo. In his speech after the oath-taking of newly promoted officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the President said that he has already tasked his chief legal counsel to go to Seoul and offer a “good apology.”

“I think Panelo is going there. I told him to make a good apology,” Duterte said.

In the aftermath of the sordid incident, the President said that he had to continuously explain and had to apologize almost to every Korean who would come to Malacañang, including the Korean Ambassador, as well as to the Korean people.

“Wala tayong magawa, nangyari eh. Ang pinakabastos sa lahat, ang masakit daw sa kanila is talagang ‘yung flushing down the drain, sa toilet

bowl. Nasaktan sila. Maski naman gawain sa atin ‘yan,” Duterte said.

Earlier, President Duterte apologized to South Korea for the murder of one of its national in the hands of rouge police officials exploiting the government’s anti-illegal drugs campaign for their nefarious activities.

“I apologize for the death of your compatriot. We are very sorry that it had to happen,” he said during the inauguration of a power plant in Sarangani on January 26.

The Jee kidnap-slay prompted the President to order the dissolution of all PNP anti-drug units -- from the national to the local level -- and called for the creation of a new anti-narcotics command that would work under the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

The President likewise ordered PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa to cleanse the PNP of scalawags who, Duterte said, make up almost 40 percent of the 160,000-strong force.

SC issues writ of amparo in favor of families of ‘Oplan Tokhang’ victims

By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday issued a writ of amparo in favor of the petition filed by Center for International Law on behalf of the families of slain drug suspects in “Oplan Tokhang” operations in Payatas, Quezon City in August last year.

The petition for the issuance of a writ of amparo petition seeks to protect the families of ‘Tokhang’ victims whose rights to life, liberty and security are violated or threatened from alleged harassment and intimidation by the police.

Atty. Gleo Guerra, Assistant Chief of SC Public Information said the Court made the decision during their regular en banc, issuing the Writ of Amparo and also granted the urgent relief sought by petitioners and issued a temporary protection order (TPO) against anti-narcotics police officers. ”Issue a temporary protection order prohibiting the respondents and any of their agents from entering within a radius of one kilometer from the residence and work addresses of the petitioners,” the high court said.

The SC order, however, applies only to the concerned police station not to the PNP in general.

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the pageant has concluded,” he said.

“It is a vote of confidence on our country’s tourism sector that many of the pageant contestants themselves have voiced willingness to return to the country as tourists. Although we might not have bagged the crown, we’ve already shown that the Philippine has the potential of being one of the world’s top tourist destinations,” Rocamora said.

In view of this success, the lawmaker said the DOT has its work cut out for it by raising the expectation of future important events to be hosted by the country.

“We were able to exceed everyone’s expectations. Now, the DOT must work harder to secure high level events such as this and ramp up the infrastructure to help accommodate a larger volume of tourists arriving in the country. From their performance in less than a year under the present administration, I think they are on their way,” Rocamora said.

This year’s Miss Universe beauty pageant is the third time the country hosted the prestigious beauty tilt.

The first one was in 1974 when Spain’s Amparo Muñoz was crowned while the second happened in 1994 with Sushmita Sen of India winning as Miss Universe.

France’s Iris Mittenaere won this year’s Miss Universe, a first in 60 years.

In the meantime, the Siquijor lawmaker urged the DOT to also feature lesser known but equally beautiful locations in the country in future international events as a way to promote additional tourist spots and further boost the country’s tourism industry. “One area for improvement is really improving the marketing of other provinces and islands. Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol are already known the world over. So, it is just a matter of equity that we give other areas the chance of taking in their fair share of tourists,” Rocamora said.

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These three are the Chico River Pump Irrigation Project in the provinces of Cagayan and Kalinga with an estimated total project cost of USD53.6 million; the New Centennial Water Source-Kaliwa Dam Project in Quezon, USD374.03 million; and the South Line of the North-South Railway running from Manila to Legaspi City in Bicol, USD 3.01 billion.

Nine other projects, which aim to interconnect the country’s three main island-groups, boost tourism, and construct a flood control system in Mindanao and ensure its stable power supply, were likewise presented by the Philippine team to Gao for feasibility study support.

Dominguez said the other projects on the list are relatively small in scale, and are easier to implement, such as the construction of bridges across the Pasig River to ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila.

Dominguez, who described the meetings with Chinese officials as “very positive” said the Philippine mission was a “productive first step towards achieving the desire of (Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping)” in further reinforcing ties between the two countries.”

He said the generous assistance offered by China to the Philippines is among the concrete results of the President’s foreign policy rebalancing toward accelerated integration with the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and its major Asian trading partners China, Japan and South Korea.

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tual benefit for the advancement of peace, security, and prosperity of our two countries.”

In the meeting, the Filipino and Chinese officials also agreed to reconvene the Joint Commission on Economic and Trade Cooperation (JCETC) this February, to ensure close coordination and further promote bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Gao and the other Chinese officials present during the meeting in Beijing agreed with a Philippine delegation on the urgency of implementing projects that Manila has proposed to Beijing for possible financing.

Both sides also agreed on the importance of “openness and transparency” in the ongoing talks on the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) that were sealed last year during President Duterte’s Oct. 18-21 state visit to Beijing as well as in the implementation stage of the projects that China would eventually underwrite. The Philippine delegation had submitted a total of 40 “large and small” infrastructure projects to China for possible loan financing and assistance in conducting feasibility studies during the Jan. 23-24 mission.

Of the 40 projects, 15 are being proposed for loan financing while another 25 were submitted for feasibility study support.

Three of these large-scale projects are worth USD3.4 billion combined.

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However, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) maintained that only equipment and materials intended for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions may be stockpiled in military facilities earn-marked for EDCA. Earlier, the Department of National Defense announced that the United States will start building some facilities that can house troops and their equipment in Basa Air Base, Floridablance, Pampanga; Antonio Bautista Air Base in Puerto Princesa, Palawan; and Lumbia Airfield in Cagayan De Oro, in relation to EDCA-related activities.

Construction is expected to be done within the year. “(These claims) were checked by

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the AFP and it was found out that there was not confirmed incident of this nature and EDCA, like what was announced, is geared for the preparedness (of our forces) to respond to HADR situation faster,” said AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla in Filipino.

“And if they are constructing warehouses or storage areas of equipment or items, these should be oriented for HADR (like generator sets, rubber boats, or shelter-type materials, and water purifiers),” he added.

The AFP spokesperson said construction of fuel depots are allowable in EDCA as this will allow aircraft to refuel and do repeated missions transporting relief goods and saving lives in times of calamities.

worn by Vietnamese-born, Paris-based model and “Catwalk on Water” producer, Jessica Minh Anh. Combining dramatic, laser-cut details on luxurious silks and flowing tulle and lace, the designer stirred up romance, mystique and new age flair in her latest collection.

Lazaro has been interested in fashion since she was young. Seeing this, her mother enrolled her at the Central Saint Martin, a tertiary art school in London when she was 17. Sari eventually took up Fashion Marketing and Fashion Design at the De La Salle University. She also took an intensive fashion design course at the prestigious Filipina haute couture designer Sari Lazaro (right) with Instituto Marangoni in Vietnamese-born, Paris-based model and ‘Catwalk on Water’ producer Jessica Minh Anh. London, and when she refashion events produced by Minh turned to the Philippines in 2012, Sari began designing and got Anh, who picks unusual settings for serious in creating dresses for special her shows.

For “Catwalk on Water”, Minh occasions.

In January last year, Lazaro Anh created the illusion of models debuted as a rookie designer in her walking on water by having them own show, “Luxe Ethereal”, held in walk before guests, who are seated Manila. Her designs impressed ce- facing the multi-faceted windows of lebrities and guests from the fashion the 100-meter glass boat, Le Jean elite, who saw her potential in haute Bruel, as it cruises the Seine River.

Minh Anh is best known for her couture.

In the high-end “Catwalk on Wa- mind-blowing runway productions at ter”, which put the Far East front iconic monuments, among them the and center, Lazaro was joined by Eiffel Tower, London’s Tower Bridge, Indonesia’s Fetty Rusli and Maria the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the Ruth Fernanda, Malaysia’s Saman- Petronas Twin Towers’ Skybridge, tha Chua, and the US’ Johannah the One World Trade Center, the Gardens by the Bay’s Skyway, and a DiNardo. ”Catwalk on Water” is just one of catwalk that ran across a solar power the many successful haute couture plant in Spain.

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Reforms in PNP will rid the force of rogue cops – Palace

MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) – Malacañang said on Wednesday that the reforms currently being implemented in the Philippine National Police (PNP) will eradicate the scalawags and criminals within the PNP. “Reforms in the PNP will rid the force of rogue cops,” Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a press statement.

Abella said the President’s directive to PNP chief Director General Ronald ‘Bato’ dela Rosa to abolish all anti-illegal drugs units in the PNP is proof of President Duterte’s “zero tolerance policy against corruption within the organization.”

Abella reiterated that extrajudicial deaths that marred the President’s war on drugs are not sanctioned by the government.

“This is also the conclusion of the Senate’s committees on justice and on public order and illegal drugs.

Their joint investigation on deaths during police anti-drug operations shows there is no stated-sponsored policy of extrajudicial deaths,” Abella said.

“There is relentless effort on the part of the PNP to carry out the campaign properly and within legal processes,” he added.

In line with the President’s directive to abolish all PNP’s anti-drug units, Dela Rosa ordered also the suspension of the anti-drug Oplan Tokhang which is being used by rogue cops to pursue their own illegal activities. As of January 31 this year, the government’s war on drugs has resulted in the surrender of 1.1 million drug personalities; 53,025 arrests and 2,555 neutralized drug pushers and users.

Earlier, Abella assured United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Killings Agnes Callamard that President Duterte will not tolerate as he ordered a thorough investigation.

Callamard welcomed the suspension of Oplan Tokhang but said it must be coupled with an investigation of all the unlawful killings, accountability and reparation.

“On Callamard’s remarks that the government should look into unlawful deaths, the President has clear directives that extrajudicial killings must be thoroughly investigated according to established internal procedures; the results of which will be made public in due time,” Abella said.

“We acknowledge the statement of the UN Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard. However, the war on drugs, as the President has said, continues until the last day of his administration,” he added.

Abella said the Duterte government “does not condone extrajudicial killings perpetrated by common criminals which have been wrongly attributed in some unvetted reports as part of police operations.”

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Zero killings following halt in drug war is a ‘commendable coincidence’

MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) -- A Senator on Tuesday said reports that no killings took place overnight after the Philippine National Police (PNP) suspended its campaign against illegal drugs was a “commendable coincidence.”

Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson made this remark on his Twitter account pointing out that an average of 10 to 11 people were killed daily while the war against drugs was still being implemented.

“When (Oplan) Tokhang was active, we’re averaging 10 to 11 days overnight.

I think it’s worth clarifying with them,” Lacson said.

While only policemen should be following the order of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte to stop the crackdown against illegal drugs, Lacson said that it seemed like vigilantes also followed the order.

“If there were zero killings overnight, let’s ask ourselves: Why does it seem like even vigilantes followed (the order)?” Lacson told reporters in an interview.

Lacson, a former PNP chief, said that it “says a lot” about the PNP crackdown against illegal drugs.

He said that ironically, the PNP will have to explain why there were zero deaths this time instead of explaining why the death toll was increasing.

The senator, however, said that it was better not to bring reports of zero killings into attention as it might makes matters “worse.”

“If we call this to their attention, a person might die tonight. Damn if you do, damn if you don’t so it’s better not to talk about it.

It’s good enough there people are not dying overnight,” he added.

Lacson also said that the right way to carry out the crackdown against illegal drugs is with coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Association (PDEA).

Meanwhile, he said PNP chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa should work on “disproving” the statement of Pres.

Rodrigo Duterte that the PNP is “corrupt to the core.”

The senator said that it was “unfair” to call most police officers “corrupt” but suggested that cleansing the ranks should be a continuing process.

NPA attacks a blatant disregard for ongoing peace talks – 10th ID

By Priam F. Nepomuceno

MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) – Atrocities committed by New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Sarangani and Compostela Valley against innocent civilians and troopers highlights the insurgents’ blatant disregard for the ongoing peace talks.

This is aside from the earlier unprovoked attacks in Batangas, Isabela, Bukidnon, Surigao Del Norte and Agusan Del Norte which claimed the lives of two soldiers, wounding of three and abduction of one last Jan. 29 and 30.

This was stressed by the 10th Infantry Division in a statement Wednesday.

“These violent actions manifest the outright banditry, criminal inclination and gross disrespect of the NPA on the ongoing GPH-NDF (Government Philippines and National Democratic Front) peace negotiations,” 10th Infantry Division public affairs office chief Capt. Rhyan Batchar.

On Monday, the NPA staged a series of violent attacks against the civilians and sol-

diers in Compostela Valley and Sarangani.

The first incident was against the troops of 73rd Infantry Battalion securing a road construction at Barangay Banlibato, Alabel, Sarangani Province.

The second was the burning of a passenger van in Crossing Tablao, BrgyLebe, Kiamba, Sarangani.

The latest incident was the disarming and stealing of personal belongings of the civilian guards of Musahamat Plantation in Barangay Union, Monkayo, Compostela Valley Province. “We call on the CPP (Communist Party of the Philippines) to show their sincerity on the peace talks with the government by directing the NPA to immediately desist from committing further atrocities,” Batchar added.

“We will however continue to perform our mandate of protecting the Filipino people and their communities against attacks by armed threat groups, including the NPA which was never a People’s Army,” he stressed.

Bello: CPP-NPA unilateral truce withdrawal an ‘unpleasant surprise’ MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) – The government’s chief peace negotiator on Wednesday said the decision of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) to terminate its interim ceasefire came as an ‘unpleasant surprise,’ coming just a week after the third round of peace talks in Rome.

In a press briefing at the House of Representatives, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said they were surprised with the turn of events since there was prior agreement between the government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) to meet again later in the month. The government and NDF panels met in Rome last January 19-25 which ended with both sides giving assurance that their separate unilateral ceasefire would hold pending their upcoming talks.

“It was an unpleasant surprise since all the while, our scheduled meeting on February 2225 in the Netherlands is solely for the purpose of upgrading the existing separate ceasefires into that of a bilateral ceasefire,” Bello said.

Earlier Wednesday, the Communist rebels said the unilateral ceasefire that they de-

clared last August 28, 2016 will be terminated effective February 10.

Jorge “Ka Oris” Madlos, spokesman of the National Operations Command of the NPA, said the termination was due to the alleged non-compliance of the government in the release and amnesty of political prisoners and the alleged “encroachment of government on rebel territory.”

The Armed Forces of the Philippines likewise accused the communist rebels of violating their own truce by staging attacks and extortion activities.

However, Bello said the accusations from both sides has made it more imperative for the government and the NDF to hammer out a bilateral ceasefire agreement and said that he would advise President Rodrigo Duterte to continue with the ongoing talks.

“These developments merely underscore the need to come out with a bilateral ceasefire agreement so that you will know when an act will constitute a hostile act or when an act will constitute a violation of the ceasefire agreement,” he said.

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All Aguirre does is talk, talk and talk more Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre should refrain from making threatening statements to the media about the impending arrest of disgraced Senator Leila de Lima for him not to lose his credibility as well as his intellectual ability as a trial lawyer.

Aguirre was one of the many lawyers that unsuccessfully defended the late Chief Justice Renato Corona during during his impeachment trial in the Senate during the term of former President Noynoy Aquino.

For the past few weeks, Aguirre has been claiming to the media that the arrest of Senator De Lima, dubbed as the country’s illegal drug queen lawyer-starved queen, is imminent with the filing of appropriate charges against her.

But so far Aguirre has been unsuccessful in carrying out his arrest threats against the dubious De Lima. All Aguirre does is talk, talk and talk more. He should back up his threats against De Lima with action.

As of now, De Lima is facing six criminal complaints lodged in the Department of Justice (DOJ) for her role as protector of illegal drug lords in the country during her stint as DOJ Chief.

On top of that, De Lima was also accused of accumulating millions of pesos from illegal drugs trade at the NBP to finance her senatorial bid in the May 2016 national elections.

Despite having millions of pesos to splurge to ensure her victory in the polls, De Lima placed last in the Senate magic circle 12.

Aside from facing six criminal complaint, De Lima is also facing an election protest filed by former MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino. The former MMDA official is claiming that De Lima is a beneficiary of a “dagdag-bawas” scheme done by the previous administration to enAsidethe victory of their allies in the polls.

With the expected resolution of all criminal complaints against De Lima expected to be resolved within days, Aguirre is again claiming that the arrest is imminent.

Well and good if it happens. It is about time that evil and corrupt government officials like De Lima is jailed. Maybe even better if the presiding judge will give De Lima the death penalty, once Congress restores the capital punishment. *** After three years of being a fugitive, former police senior superin-

tendent Glen Mancao finally gave himself up to police authorities.

Mancao was also romantically involved with Senator De Lima and was implicated in the murder of public relations man Bobby Dacer and his driver, Emmanuel Corbito, in 2000.

He and Senator Panfilo Lacson, then PNP Chief and former police superintendent Michael Ray Aquino, were implicated in the twin murder case.

Lacson was eventually cleared by the Court of Appeals. Mancao, on the other hand, was not and has been arraigned by the court.

Mancao can be convicted if there are glaring evidence that would warrant his conviction.

The surrender of Mancao caught embattled Senator De Lima by surprise as well as shok.

I will not be surprised if Mancao tells everyone what he knows about the “other life” of De Lima when they were both having sexual relationship.

The surrender of Mancao might give Secretary Aguirre the much needed ammunition to eventually nail down the lying De Lima.

Meanwhile, the sudden resignation of Anti Money Laundering Council (AMLA) head Julie Abad will also make it easier for Aguirre and the government to monitor and check the bank accounts of De Lima.

Abad has been reluctant to give any specific details regarding the bank records or transactions regarding bank statements of De Lima’s accounts.

The resigned AMLA executive director was handpicked by former President Noynoy Aquino to head the agency tasked to combat money laundering activities in the country. *** Better shape up or ship out. This could be what PNP Chief “Bato” de la Rosa is trying to impart to his men in the police force.

It is really very hard to weed out all the corrupt cops in the entire police force. But General De La Rosa has to start getting his act together or he himself might be shipped out

by President Duterte himself for

doing a lousy job as PNP Chief.

General Bato should be firm and decisive in his decision to punish or suspend or even terminate from the service any cops involved for in criminal activities.

If there is enough evidence against police superintendent Rafael Dumlao and police officer Ricky Sta Isabel in the kidnap-murder case of a Korean businessman, appropriate criminal charges should be filed right away as a deterrent to rogue cops from being involved in any nefarious activity.

It is sad to know that the police, who are supposed to protect the citizens from criminals, are actually the ones committing the crimes.

These rogue cops should be put in a firing squad once they are convicted of their crimes. *** The sale of illegal banned sub-

stances on the streets of Metro Manila and in some parts of the country is expected to resume following the recent dismantling of all police anti narcotics units.

The units have been disbanded following the recent involvement of two police officers in kidnap for ransom activities which resulted in the death of a South Korean businessman.

The disbanded units, however, will do an equally better job for the people and the country. These police officers will be tasked to gather data and monitor the activities of cops suspected to be involved in criminal activities.

PNP Chief General De la Rosa said there will be no more drug operations for the time being. He, however did not say when the operations against illegal drug will resume.

Dureza advises Duterte to maintain ceasefire with NPA

By Jelly F. Musico

MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) -- Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAAP) Secretary Jesus Dureza on Wednesday advised President Rodrigo Duterte not to lift unilateral ceasefire with the communist groups.

Dureza made this recommendation to the President after New People’s Army (NPA)’s spokesman Ka Oris announced on Wednesday that the rebel group is ending unilateral ceasefire effective February 10.

“On the part of the Office of the Presidential Peace adviser, we respectfully recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte that the government continues to maintain and uphold the unilateral ceasefire to sustain peace in the communities where our people desire to live in peace,” Dureza said in a press statement. Dureza also recommended that government forces should continue to be relentless in their campaign to protect the civilians from harm and terrorism.

The OPAPP official expressed dismay at NPA’s withdrawal but said “we respect their decision.”

“This cancellation came just after some progress were made in the third round of peace talks in Rome where negotiating panels from both sides agreed to further discuss a bilateral ceasefire in The Netherlands sometime end of this month,” Dureza said.

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concerns over the recent series of attacks and harassments allegedly perpetrated by the communist rebels in some areas of the country.

“We agree that the situation, with various incidents on the ground, had become untenable to sustain without the guidelines and protocols that a bilateral ceasefire provides,” Dureza said.

“This gives more impetus and encouragement to our earnest task of forging a sustainable ceasefire agreement,” he added.

Despite reports of NPA attacks, Dureza said the government is still hopeful that the search for peace will continue and the tragedy of Filipinos fighting fellow Filipinos will come to an early end.

“As we always stress, the road to peace is not easy to traverse. What is important is that we all stay the course,” he said.

In an effort to achieve peace with communist rebels, President Duterte declared a unilateral ceasefire right in his first state of the nation address or SONA on July 25 last year. The President, however, lifted the declaration on July 31 after the Communist Party of the Philippines (CCP) failed to meet deadline to reciprocate the government ceasefire.

On August 21 last year, President Duterte restored the unilateral ceasefire five days before the peace talks between the government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) was held in Oslo, Norway.

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Caller: Hi Ken, I talk to you four to five years ago and you suggested that I hold to my underwater property then because I don’t have a choice.

Since property values have gone up and I did benefit from the interest write offs, what should I do with my property?

Ken Go: This caller reach out to me about 4 years ago about his rental property that was upside down in value. Since, they both make a decent income and they have excellent credit. I suggested they help on to their small condo that was already rented out. Back then they owe about close to $300K on a condo that was worth about $265-270K back then. It’s a older condo is a just ok location.

They were ready to let the property go into either a foreclosure of a short sale. But I thought they would not benefit from the transaction and their credit would be ruined for the coming years. The negative on the rental was easily written off on their taxes which benefited them until now.

They did raise the rental income and as of today, the value has gone up to about $350K. I suggested that if they really want to sell, now is the time, condo always goes up at the tail-end of the market appreciation. They will almost come out even after fixing and cleaning up the house to market for sale. I thought that my advice was on the money!

Caller: I let a property that was a rental go into a short sale with a friend who is an agent two years ago, now I received a letter from a buying agent requesting for a cancellation of escrow and the earnest money deposit back with interest. I will provide you with all the info you need, but I have not been in touch with the agent nor the lender for over a year and don’t

know what is going on?

Ken Go: I did look into the entire situation and it is a mess. The caller has a property that they entrusted to an acquaintance. The seller was busy with her multiple jobs and believed that the realtor friend was handling it and they would not have to worry about anything. After two years, the sellers received a cancellation notice from a buyer’s agent requesting for the earnest money deposit refunded.

After researching all the Realtors involved and checking online sites for what is going on to the property.

I found out that there was a fraud case reported against who is listing the property. The funny thing is the person listing the property is actually not the so called acquaintance realtor that the sellers originally entrusted to sell the house. Turns out there is a case against the realtor for money laundering case #H-40509LA with Bureau of Real Estate filled this year. The realtor/owner of an escrow company took earnest money deposit from his own escrow company and commingled funds and maybe embezzled. So, the FBI is currently investigating and hopefully soon prosecution. I even took time to drive the property and found out that there are people living there. Maybe someone is collecting rent without the sellers knowing. We are currently reporting this situation to the local authorities.

As for the sellers, once we report and the property goes into foreclosure,

then we hope that the lender does not get her for deficiency judgement.

Caller: Ken I took out a reverse mortgage for my house and my interest rate keeps going up and the supposedly payment I am not making is too high due to miscellaneous taxes and insurance. What can I do?

Ken Go: I remind everyone that a Reverse Mortgage is not for everyone, that is why you have to really be the right fit for these types of loan. Let me explain first hand that if you take a reverse mortgage, Yes, you will not have any mortgage payments upfront, but the lender are still taking your interest portion of the amount owed from the back end. Meaning, your loan balance will go up every month due to interest charges you will owe the lender. For Some retirees, this is exactly what they want, no payments upfront, just take it out of my loan balance. But for most who is thinking about giving or passing the

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High cost keeps Californians away from the coast

By Abner Galino

Californians, it turned out, are Californians.

I mean, in as much as the world knows them to be – people who love the ocean and their beaches. And the numbers back this up: 90% of registered California voters said the condition of the ocean and beaches were important to them.

But as much as Californians want to enjoy the vast California coast, they are somewhat prevented from doing so by the high cost of parking and overnight accommodations.

These information and related issues came into fore during a forum organized by the New America Media (NAM) at Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in downtown Los Angeles. The meeting was attended by officers of state agencies and by environment and social justice advocates.

Jon Christensen, adjunct assistant professor of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), presented a recent survey which showed that aside from the 90% of California voters who care about the ocean and beaches, a remarkable 57% rated it as a very important concern.

The pollster, said Christensen, also found out that 62% of the same voters are concerned about limited access to the coastline.

The respondents enumerated the problems as the lack of public transit to the beach, affordable parking and affordable overnight accommodations.

According to the survey, 77% of voters visit the coast at least once a year. Of that total, 37% visit several times a year and 26% visit at least once a month or more.

Researchers found that voters

under the age of 40, parents with children under age 18 and people living in counties along the ocean visit the coast more than others. Least likely to visit are African Americans, residents of the Central Valley and people age 65 or older.

During the Powerpoint presentation, Christensen said researchers found out that an average day trip “had a total value of $36.74 with travel to the coast costing $22.09, not including expenses at the beach, leaving a surplus of $14.65.” The average overnight trip of four nights had a total value of $605.05, with travel costing $194.41, not including lodging, leaving a surplus of $410.64.”

Effie Turnbull Sanders, vice chair of the California Coastal Commission, said their agency have done a lot in protecting and improving the condition of the ocean and the beaches through supervision and regulation.

However, she added, the commission could only do so much as making the beaches more accessible to public would require a lot of support from local governments particularly in the areas of public transportation and making overnight accommodations affordable.

The California Coastal Act of 1976 established the California Coastal Commission. The law gave the planning agency powers to protect the environment, oversee development, provide public access and manage marine resources along the 1,100 miles of coast.

Guang-yu Wang, deputy director and senior scientist of the Santa Monica Restoration Commission, added that improving access to the beach is not limited to constructing pathways, parking spaces and providing public transport. He said creating

Massive fish kill hits Lake Sebu anew, state of calamity mulled GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Jan. 31 (PNA) – The municipal government of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato is planning to declare the area under the state of calamity due to another major fish kill that already destroyed around PHP6.5 million worth of tilapia.

Zaldy Artacho, Lake Sebu municipal agriculture officer, said Tuesday the ongoing fish kill started late last week in portions of the lake after its dissolved oxygen dropped to critical levels anew. He said the phenomenon, known locally as “kamahong,” came after almost a week of sporadic heavy rains in the area.

The official said several fish cage operators initially reported on Friday afternoon that some of their tilapia appeared gasping for air.

“By night time, the fish kills already started in a number of fish cages,” he said in a radio interview.

Citing their initial assessment, Artacho said a total of 72,335 kilos of tilapia have been destroyed as a result of the incident.

The prevailing farm gate price for tilapia in Lake Sebu is PHP90 per kilo. Artacho said this figure only came from 19 affected fish cage operators in Barangays Poblacion and Takonel. He said the validation and assessment is presently ongoing for the other affected fish cage operators, which were earlier estimated at more than 300.

Some operators were forced to conduct massive emergency harvests

over the weekend in their bid to save the remaining tilapia, he said.

As a result of the incident, Artacho said Mayor Antonio Fungan ordered their office and the fish kill-hit barangays to prepare the necessary data for the declaration of a state of calamity.

He said the mayor specifically directed the affected barangays to fast track their calamity declarations.

Fishery officials had blamed the fish kills in Lake Sebu to the occurrence of “kamahong,” a phenomenon caused by the sudden rise in the water’s temperature. “Kamahong,” which usually occurs during the rainy season, triggers the rise of sulfuric acid in the lake’s waters that eventually caused the massive fish kill.

The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist said the phenomenon occurs when cold rainwater, which is heavier than warm water, settles at the abyssal zone of the lake.

It causes the upturn or upwelling of warm water carrying silts, sediments and gases such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, sulphur and methane gas produced by the decomposing organic matter such as fish feeds.

Such situation results in the reduction of dissolved oxygen in the water, “forcing fishes to take in oxygen directly from the atmosphere and eventually die,” it said.

Last year, the municipal government of Lake Sebu recorded at least eight fish kills that destroyed around PHP1.4 million worth of tilapia. The major fish kill in the area was in 2014.

UCLA professor Jon Christensen stresses a point during a Powerpoint presentation on coastal access at a forum hosted by the New America Media (NAM) at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in downtown Los Angeles last week.

the environment for the beaches to become safe, healthy, educational and entertaining were also as important.

Maricela Morales, executive director of the Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) raised the issue of “environmental racism” during her turn to speak.

Arguing that coastal access was important to the physical and mental health of people, Morales noted that beaches on areas that were inhabited largely by affluent and white people were “preserved and respected” better than the beaches that were in areas inhabited largely by poor and colored people.

Morales cited the case of Oxnard, sandwiched by the pristine beaches of Malibu and Montecito, where

three fossil-fuel power plants were operating.

At the close of the forum, the resource speakers agreed that Californians should encourage legislators and local government executives to focus on the coast – for them to take actions that would make the beaches more inclusive, with more public transport options, with affordable parking fees and as well as with more low-cost overnight accommodations.

The members of the panel also included Amy Hutzel, deputy executive officer of Coastal Conservancy and Thomas Wong, president of the board of directors of San Gabriel Valley Water District.

The forum was hosted by Sandy Close, executive director of New America Media.

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Health dept eyes support of faith-based groups in campaign against HIV spread among youths

By Leilani S. Junio

MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) – Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial said Wednesday her department is planning to tap faith-based groups in its intensified campaign against the spread of HIV among youths, after its plan to give sexually active teenagers access to condoms in schools was turned down by the education department.

Ubial said the Department of Health (DOH) will “work with all partners, including the Church and faith-based organizations” to reach

out to youths and provide them correct information on HIV and how to prevent its spread.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Monday made it clear that her department will not be involved in the health department’s plan to distribute condoms, saying this is the function of health centers. Briones said the education department will instead review and strengthen the basic education curriculum to include reproductive health education, based on the guidelines set by the United Na-

Health dept eyes support of faith-based groups in campaign against HIV spread among youths

By Leilani S. Junio

MANILA, Feb. 1 (PNA) – Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial said Wednesday her department is planning to tap faith-based groups in its intensified campaign against the spread of HIV among youths, after its plan to give sexually active teenagers access to condoms in schools was turned down by the education department.

Ubial said the Department of Health (DOH) will “work with all partners, including the Church and faith-based organizations” to reach out to youths and provide them correct information on HIV and how to prevent its spread.

Education Secretary Leonor Briones on Monday made it clear that her department will not be involved in the health department’s plan to distribute condoms, saying this is the function of health centers. Briones said the education department will instead review and strengthen the basic education curriculum to include reproductive health education, based on the guidelines set by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Ubial noted that they will now work with the education department in developing an age-appropriate sex education that would teach students to value themselves, become responsible for their actions, be aware and understand the possible consequences of risky sexual behaviors, know how to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, and how to be of help to those suffering from the lethal disease.

tions Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Ubial noted that they will now work with the education department in developing an age-appropriate sex education that would teach students to value themselves, become responsible for their actions, be aware and understand the possible consequences of risky sexual behaviors, know how to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV, and how to be of help to those suffering from the lethal disease.

Meanwhile, the health chief assured that those who want access to condoms, as well as guidance and counseling on HIV, could approach health centers, and partner civil society organizations of the DOH. Citing official data, the health department has said that 62 percent of new HIV infections in the country belonged to the 15-24 age group, that knowledge of HIV and its prevention is very poor among youths, and that youths do not have much access to condoms.

Australian-led scientists discover new bacteria that could change evolution theory SYDNEY, Feb. 2 (PNA/Xinhua) – Scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia announced on Thursday they have discovered a new bacterium that could change long thought to be certain theories on evolution.

Regular convention dictates there are three domains of life; bacteria and archaea which are single cell organisms without a nucleus, and eukaroytes, which comprise of every other living creature, big and small.

A particular bacterium has never fit the mould, ‘Gemmata obscuriglobus’ has been given the monniker of the platypus of microbiology, due to how it defies convention by having features that are inclusive of those found in eukaroytes.

The discovery by the team led by Emeritus Professor John Fuerst, of ‘G. obscuriglobus’ having pore like structures in its membrane that are

similar to eukaryote pores, has Fuerst excited about the possibilities. This is a remarkable evolutionary finding, since most bacteria do not possess these structures, Fuerst said. Like the membrane-bounded nucleus, nuclear pore complexes had been thought to be restricted to eukaryotes.

Fuerst says the discovery could be pivotal, as it would lead to a better understanding of how the first complex cells came into creation.

The results are of evolutionary significance, since the origin of eukaroytes is a major event in lifes history, Fuerst said.

Finding nuclear pore-like structures in the bacterial species ‘G. obscuriglobus’ is significant for understanding how the cell nucleus and the pores embedded in its membrane envelope could have evolved - a major unsolved problem in evolutionary cell biology.

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PHL not included in the Trump ban

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MANILA, Jan. 31 (PNA) – “The Philippines is not included in the Trump ban.”

This is the good news announced by the Department of Homeland Security of the United States through its spokeswoman Gillian Christiensen, which was relayed by the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC), a non-profit run by Filipino immigrants based in the U.S., to this writer on Tuesday.

“Please help us disseminate this information to our kababayan (citizens) Green Card holders in the U.S.A.,” MHC said in an e-mail signed

by MHC Executive Directors Rev. Arnedo S Valera, Jesse A. Gatchalian, and Grace Divina Valera, MHC directors.

US President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order stopping refugee admission to the United States to protect the nation and Americans from terrorist attacks by foreign nationals admitted to the United States.

However, MHC clarified that the Philippines is not included in the ban based on the official announcement by the Department of Homeland Security.

MHC has been receiving queries about the refugee ban.“To all our Kababayans, who are Green Card Holders and currently on travel outside of US, our law firm and the Migrant Heritage Commission are receiving a number of phone calls and queries in the social media, including FB (Facebook) since yesterday on this

issue,” MHC said.

“According to Gillian Christiensen, acting Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman said in an email: that Green card holders are included in Trump Ban ,” MHC added.

It says further: “The Executive Order immigrants ( Green Cards) and non immigrant entities for at least 90 days for nationals of Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen .

“THE PHILIPPINES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRUMP BAN . IF YOU ARE ALSO A CITIZEN OR NATIONAL OF THESE COUNTRIES, THEN YOU WILL BE COVERED.” “As of last night, Federal Judges in NY and Boston issued a Stay and it is nationwide in application vs the Executive Order banning Muslims from the seven enumerated countries.

“Few hours ago, the Secretary of the US Dept Of Homeland Security, Sec. John Kelly , in a reversal stated the following : “ In applying the provisions of the President’s Executive Order, I hereby deem the entry of Lawful Permanent Residents ( Green Card Holders) to be in the national interest.” If you have questions or concerns, please consult a licensed immigration attorney or an accredited NGO with an in-house attorney.”

“You may call the Law Offices of Valera & Associates,PC ,an Immigration and Anti Discrimination Law Firm and the Migrant Heritage Commission (MHC) for free legal consultations. We have been answering calls and in standby since yesterday because of unprecedented number of inquiries,” MHC said.

US tech industry condemns Trump’s immigration ban WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (PNA/ PTI) – Silicon Valley’s top executives, including India-born CEOs Google’s Sundar Pichai and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, condemned President Donald Trump’s immigration ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries, voicing concern that the move could directly hit their own staffers and stop bringing great talent to the US. Executives from Microsoft, Google, Apple, Netflix, Tesla, Facebook, Uber and other top American companies slammed Trump’s immigration order that sparked widespread protests across the US. Trump yesterday signed a sweeping executive order to suspend the arrival of refugees and impose tough new controls on travelers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, as part of new measures to “keep radical Islamic terrorists” out of America.

Condemning the move, Nadella, in a post on LinkedIn, said “As an immigrant and as a CEO, I’ve both experienced and seen the positive impact that immigration has on our company, for the country, and for the world. We will continue to advocate on this important topic,” Microsoft President Brad Smith said as many as 76 Microsoft employees are affected by this new executive order.

“We appreciate that immigration issues are important to a great many people across Microsoft at a principled and even personal level, regardless of whether they personally are immigrants. Satya has spoken of this importance on many occasions, not just to Microsoft but to himself personally. He has done so publicly as well as in the private meetings that he and I have attended with government leaders,”

Smith said.

“As a company, Microsoft believes in a strong and balanced high-skilled immigration system,” he said.

Pichai also criticized Trump’s controversial immigration order saying it will create “barriers” to bringing great talent to the US. The Internet search giant also ordered its travelling staff to return to America.

Pichai in an email to staff said the US ban on foreign nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries will hit nearly 200 Google employees.

“It is painful to see the personal cost of this executive order on our colleagues. We’re upset about the impact of this order and any proposals that could impose restrictions on Googlers and their families, or that could create barriers to bringing great talent to the US,” Pichai said.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was one of the first to address the ban publicly.

“We need to keep this country safe, but we should do that by focusing on people who actually pose a threat. Expanding the focus of law enforcement beyond people who are real threats would make all Americans less safe by diverting resources...,” he wrote on Facebook.

Zuckerberg called for keeping doors open to refugees and those who need help. “That’s who we are.

Had we turned away refugees a few decades ago, Priscilla’s family wouldn’t be here today,” he said.

“My great grandparents came from Germany, Austria and Poland.

Priscilla’s parents were refugees from China and Vietnam. The United States is a nation of immigrants, and we should be proud of that,” he asserted.

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2016 was a sensational year for caregiver rights. In January 2016, when California raised the minimum wage to $10 an hour, the minimum daily rate of pay for many 24hour caregivers was raised to $315.

The calculation of the daily rate is as follows: Under the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (DWBR) law, the first 9 hours of work must be paid at minimum wage (9 hours x $10 an hour = $90), and the next 15 hours of work must be paid at the overtime rate (15 hours x $15 an hour = $225) making the total daily rate due caregivers for 24-hours of work $315 in 2016. This wage increase, along with other changes to California’s labor laws that went into effect at the start of the year, truly set the stage for an eventful year in the world of caregiver law.

To raise awareness of the plight of caregivers, who are all too often ignored, Kevin Rehwald, a partner at Chaleff Rehwald, wrote a 5000word article examining caregiver rights. The editors of the magazine were so impressed with Kevin’s work that he was asked to appear on the cover of the November issue of Los Angeles Lawyer, the magazine of the Los Angeles Bar Association.

Inside the issue, Mr. Rehwald had the honor of analyzing the DWBR, a law that made in-home personal caregivers eligible for overtime. Mr. Rehwald is passionate about enforcing the rights of caregivers. It was a tremendous honor to be featured in the publication, which was well received by the legal community.

Recognition by such a widely read publication is confirmation that the lawyers at Chaleff Rehwald are at the forefront of caregiver litigation.

The issue of fair pay for caregivers has been a topic of conversation at Chaleff Rehwald for most of 2016. Daniel Chaleff, also a partner at the firm, commented on this topic to LawyersAndSettlements.

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“Our legislature has made these caregiver overtime cases attractive to attorneys by providing for attorney fees, penalties, and liquidated damages. “ Mr. Chaleff is a keen attorney who fights tirelessly on behalf of caregivers who have been denied the compensation they deserve.

Just last year, he was rated a perfect “10” on the lawyer directory website, Avvo. He is knowledgeable in all areas of employment law, especially wage and hour and unpaid overtime claims.

In September 2016, caregiver advocates won another major victory when Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1015 into law. This law permanently guaranteed caregivers the right to overtime compensation under the DWBR. After a year of success, the Chaleff Rehwald team will continue fighting for the rights of those in need in 2017. If you or a loved one is being treated unfairly at work, either now or in the upcoming year, you will need the help of a dedicated and skilled employment law attorney. At Chaleff Rehwald, our attorneys have the legal knowledge and experience to enforce your rights and hold your employer accountable—we are here to help!

Article written by Daniel Chaleff, Employment Law Attorney at Chaleff Rehwald. Mr. Chaleff has been practicing employment law for over 22 years. For a free and confidential consultation, call (818) 807-4168. Or visit us online at www.cr.legal

Gregorio Santillan, 69 Gregorio G. Santillan (Gregorio Santillan), 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 26th,2017 at his home in Pasadena, surrounded by family (including Cynthia Gianzon Mehta, Jake Martinez) and friends.

Greg had only recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive cancer. Greg Santillan, known affectionately as Tatay by his kids and family, is survived by his wife Elvie Castillo Santillan, and his two adult children Andy and Lisa, and by his two brothers, Leandro Santillan and Tirso Santillan. Recently retired as a Chemistry Professor at Cal State Los Angeles, Greg never retired from being a husband, father, and grandfather to his three grandchildren, Dantes, Cybellia and Lily.

Greg had a strong social consciousness, and had been involved in the Filipino Civil Rights movements of the 1970’s and 1980’s. Even afterwards, he gave selflessly to both the Philippines and the local community as one of its leaders.

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Although he was professionally a teacher, he had a curious mind and was perpetually a student. He learned to speak and write in six languages, and constantly found ways to challenge himself. He was as physically active as he was mentally active. He was an avid bicyclist, backpacker, botanist, tinkerer- a true Renaissance Man. Tatay will be sorely missed by his family, friends, comrades, and anyone who had the good fortune to meet him.

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The Nissan Sentra, the company’s third best-selling vehicle behind Altima and Rogue, has been a mainstay in the compact sedan segment for 35 years and seven generations.

Following a consistent stream of product enhancements year after Manuel Lava year – along with steadily increasing sales – Sentra extends its sporty SR model in 2017 with the addition of a new SR Turbo. The expansion of the lineup for 2017 follows revisions for the 2016 model year to the Sentra exterior and interior, and the addition of an expanded suite of available safety and driving aid technologies.

The new SR Turbo features an advanced 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGTM) Turbo 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine rated at 188 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It is available with both 6-speed manual and uniquely tuned Xtronic transmissions. The SR Turbo also offers upgraded suspension, steering and front brakes. Full information on the 2017 Sentra SR Turbo is available at NissanNews.com.

Along with the new SR Turbo, the 2017 Sentra is offered in five models: S 6MT, S Xtronic, SV, SR and SL grades. Enhancements to all 2017 Sentra grades include improved interior quietness due to increased front and rear window glass thick-

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A Nissan “Family” Exterior The 2017 Sentra continues the extensive exterior redesign from one year ago, bringing its appearance closer in look and feel to its more upscale showroom siblings. All three Nissan sedans – Maxima, Altima and Sentra – reflect Nissan’s new design language first introduced on the dramatic Nissan Murano crossover.

The Sentra exterior combines a sense of sportiness with its refined style and proportions.

Key features of the Sentra exterior include a bold front fascia, grille, fenders, hood and signature boomerang-shaped headlights. LED lowbeam headlights with LED signature accents are offered on Sentra SR and Sentra SL grades. In the rear, the boomerang-shaped taillights add a more premium appearance.

The Sentra exterior design is elegant, modern and refined, reflecting a “professional” character targeted at upwardly bound buyers who aspire to drive something more upscale than other designs in the segment.

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The coefficient of drag is 0.29 for S, SV and SR grades and 0.30 for the SL trim level.

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Nine colors are available – Red Alert, Brilliant Silver, Super Black, Aspen White (premium charge), Gun Metallic, Graphite Blue, Cayenne Red, Deep Blue Pearl and Fresh Powder.

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The 2018 Legacy, the roomiest sedan in the midsize segment Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc., which posted its eighth consecutive year of record-breaking sales, today announced that it will debut the 2018 Legacy midsize sedan at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show on February 9th.

The new Legacy features revised styling and significant upgrades to comfort, safety, and multimedia capability. In addition to major changes, myriad smaller engineering and design details throughout the 2018 Legacy enhance the driving experience. The 2018 Subaru Legacy will go on sale this summer.

The 2018 Legacy, the roomiest sedan in the midsize segment, is available in a 2.5i model with an efficient and responsive 175-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder BOXER engine, or, as the Legacy 3.6R with a 256-hp 3.6-liter 6-cylinder BOXER engine. Both engines come teamed as standard with the Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission) with manual mode and paddle shift control switches. A retuned ECU for 2018 provides the CVT with more responsive and smoother acceleration.

The 2.5i will be available in standard, Premium, and Sport trims; Limited offers a choice of 2.5i or 3.6R engines. Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring are standard in all trims, making the Legacy the only midsize sedan to feature all-wheel drive as standard on all models.

Already an exemplar of passenger safety, the Legacy adds to its array of driver-assist features for 2018, including available new Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH). Available in conjunction with LED headlights, SRH aims the lights into turns as the driver steers. Also for 2018, Limited models with EyeSight utilize the systems’ cameras for High Beam Assist, which automatically turn the high beams on and off depending on traffic conditions.

Sportier, Yet More Elegant Design The Legacy wears a sportier and more elegant look for 2018, highlighted by wider, lower grille openings and new bumper that complement the wider Subaru hexagonal grille, now with distinctive wing element.

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Available LED fog lamps lend a sophisticated image. Other design details bolster the luxury-class appearance for the 2018 Legacy, including new high-contrast wheel designs and two rich new exterior colors, Magnetite Gray Metallic and Crimson Red Pearl. From the rear, the 2018 Legacy conveys a wider, more planted stance, although the car measures the same width as before. The new tailpipe design integrated into the lower fascia adds a premium touch.

More Responsive and Quieter Subaru went through the Legacy chassis to make the 2018 model even more comfortable to drive, while also retuning its suspension to enhance agility and steering and brake feel.

Retuned dampers reduce the initial impact of bumps while also reducing body roll through turns. Smoother, more linear response from the Electric Power Steering (EPS) and a firmer, more direct brake-pedal feel also make the Legacy more engaging to drive.

Already lauded for its quiet ride, the Legacy moves another step up in cabin comfort for 2018 with further reductions from all noise sources. The Lineartronic CVT on 2.5-liter equipped cars now uses a quieter ultra-short-pitch chain, and adjustments to engine timing under acceleration further reduce powertrain noise.

Reshaped exterior mirrors are among a number of enhancements that help reduce noise entering the cabin. New sound-insulating inner film glass for the front side windows makes the front seat area quieter, while thicker rear wheel well aprons reduce rear seat ambient noise.

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Raymond Orosa makes owning a Mercedes-Benz an easy feat “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.

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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.

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Starting $20,375 $20 375. $4,055 $4,0 $4 0 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title tax title & tags. tagss. 36 tag 36 mo month nth lease, 12k miles/yr. 36 miles with $0.15 per exce excess ss mile. m mile ile. No security secu deposit required. On approved above average credit through American A Honda Financial Services.

per month plus tax at 36 months nth ths

Lease fo for only

NEW 2017 Honda Accord LX 4 Dr, Automatic

2 AT THIS OFFER 6WN 9,1

0RGHO &5 ) *(:

Starting at $23,990. $4,499 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/yr. 36 miles with $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Services.

per month plus tax at 36 months

Lease for only

1 AT THIS OFFER 67. 9,1

0RGHO 50 + *-:

NEW 2016 Honda CR-V EX 2WD, Automatic

Starting at $26,995. $4,999 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/yr. 36 miles with $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Services.

per month plus tax at 36 months

Lease for only

2 AT THIS OFFER 6WN 9,1

0RGHO &5 ) *(:

NEW 2016 Honda ODYSSEY LX

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

per month plus tax at 36 months

2009 Scion XB 27385A/91087661

2009 Honda Civic EX 92446A/9H514022

$8,991

NOW

$10,591

2016 Honda Fit EX

2015 Honda Accord Sport

WAS $17,980

WAS $19,098

261765A/GX000481

NOW

$16,480

27454A/CS002322

WAS $12,091

WAS 10,491

NOW

2012 Honda Civic

261759A/FA024134

NOW

$17,598

Diamond Honda

of Glendale

2012 Honda Civic 92474/CE314175

$11,491

2013 Honda CR-V 92440/DL057947

NOW

$17,991

$11,991

2014 Honda Odyssey LX 92420/EB014458

WAS $19,491

NOW

On Select Honda Models

ON APPROVED CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS

2013 Honda Civic

$18,998

92385/DA265129

WAS $14,491

NOW

$12,991

261295A/F1307050

WAS $21,388

$19,888

$13,998

2015 Volvo S60 T5

261636A/ CB016687

NOW

2013 Honda Accord LX 92385/DA265129

WAS $15,498

NOW

2012 Honda Pilot

WAS $20,488

NOW

2013 Honda Accord LX

261837A/DH507340

WAS $13,491

WAS $12,991

NOW

1.9% APR

RATE AS LOW AS

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WAS $15,498

NOW

2015 Honda Pilot LX 92413/FB034392

WAS $23,091

NOW

www.diamondhondaofglendale.com

$21,591

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$13,998

WAS $24,398

NOW

$22,898

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SUBARU OF GLENDALE

Subaru of Glendale is the #1 Volume Subaru Dealer in LA County for 2016!!! #1 claim based on SOA YTD Sales Report for new car sales in LA County for 2016**

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

2017 SUBARU

Outback 2.5i

CVT with Alloy Wheel Package LEASE OFFER

169

$

Premium CVT 2 LEASE OFFER

219

PLUS TAX PER MONTH NTH LEASE// 39 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

$

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

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

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

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

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Co Code ode HFB-02 HFB 02 2 Offer Expires 2/10/17

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

2017 SUBARU

Model Code HDD Offer Expires 2/10/17

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

Crosstrek 2.0i

2017 SUBARU

WRX

Premium CVT Special Edition LEASE OFFER

229

$

LEASE OFFER

235

PLUS TAX PER MONTH ONTH LEASE LEASE/ E/ 0 39 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

$

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

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

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

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

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Code Co ode HRC-15 5 Offer Expires 2/10/17

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

2017 SUBARU

Legacy 2.5i

Limited CVT with Navigation & Eyesight

Sign & Drive

Model Code HUN-01 Offer Expires 2/10/17

FINANCE OFFER 2.90 % Limited Term Financing on ALL New WRX & STIs in Stock

2017 SUBARU

Legacy 3.6r

Limited with Navigation & Eyesight

Sign & Drive

2 LEASE OFFERS

299

$

329

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

$

PLUS TAX PER MONTH ONTH LE LEASE/ 00 42 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

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

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

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

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

FINANCE OFFER As low as 0% APR Financing up to 63 months on ALL New Legacys in Stock

Model Code HAF-24 Offer Expires 2/10/17

FINANCE OFFER As low as 0% APR Financing up to 63 months on ALL New Legacys in Stock

Model Code HAK-23 Offer Expires 2/10/17

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

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

855-230-1547 Andrew Marilla Sales & Leasing

Christian Marilla Finance Manager

Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI, and SUBARU BOXER are registered trademarks. Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintainance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first).

See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverage and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12-31-17 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.

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Nissan of Mission Hills

Out to be the #1 Nissan Dealer in the Nation*

Serving the Filipino Community for more than 20 years.

Sweet February Deals!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kayang-kaya nyo ang down at mababa lang ang monthly payment!â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tawagan or hanapin nyo lang akoâ&#x20AC;?

Ikaw ba ay problematic dahil sa Bad Credit/No Credit?. No Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License? No SS? Ok na ang TIN!. Bankruptcy? WALANG PROBLEMA!!!

Manuel Lava

Internet | Fleet Manager

Cell: (661)-644-0944

NEW 2017 NISSAN ROGUE S

AC/PW/PDL, BLUETOOTH & MUCH MORE SALE PRICE...............................................$21,900 *NISSAN CUSTOMER CASH..........................$1,000 WESTERN REGION CUSTOMER CASH.............$1,500 COLLEGE GRAD..............................................$500

NET COST TO YOU:

$

18,900 3 at this price: JN8AT2MTOHW137433 JN8AT2MT4HW386978 JN8AT2MT6HW386996

Model#22117

*Nissan Customer cashin lieu of special ďŹ nancing.

PRE-OWNED CARS SPECIALS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 KIA SOUL MAN

$

8,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 NISSAN VERSA 1.6

$

9,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 NISSAN VERSA CVT 1.6 S PLUS

$

10,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 14 HONDA CIVIC SEDA SEDAN AN CV CVT VT LXX

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 NISSAN ROGUE FWD

$

$

11,995

12,995

Stock#: U48851 | Vin: 717057

Stock#: G35041 | Vin: 869787

Stock#: U4726 | Vin: 835409

Stock#: G30241 | Vin: 238969

Stock#: H26901 | Vin: 614158

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 122 TO TOYOTA OYO OTA A RAV4 RAVV4 FWD FWD II44

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 16 NISSAN SENTRA I4

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 NISSAN 370Z

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;155 TOYOTA CAMRY I4 AUTO SE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 16 NISSAN NISSSA AN ROGUE RO OGU UE FWD FW WD

$

$

Stock#: H23671 | Vin: 033094

Stock#: G20011 | Vin: 258608

13,995

14,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 13 TO TOYOTA OYO OTA RAV4 RA AV44 FWD FW WD XL XLE â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 16 N NISSAN ISSAN ROGUE FWD

$

18,995

Stock#: G35681 | Vin: 17579

$

18,995

Stock#: U4995| Vin: 83437

$

15,995

Stock#: U4987 | Vin: 505353

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 NISSAN FRONTIER 2WD CREW CAB SV

$

18,995

Stock#: H22311 | Vin: 42533

$

15,995

Stock#: U4906 | Vin: 46128

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 HYUNDAI SANTA FE FWD

$

19,995

Stock#: U4788 | Vin: 30929

$

17,995

Stock#: U4993 | Vin: 772809

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;155 HONDA HO OND DA ACCORD ACCCOR RD COUPE CO OUP

$

20,995

Stock#: U4802 | Vin: 01796

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

888-588-7635

WE SERVE ALL AAA, COSTCO, AARP, CREDIT UNION, SAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB MEMBERS

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CERRITOS MITSUBISHI

Giant Mitsubishi store with huge inventory

It’s a Sweetheart of a Deal!

“Tawag na mu!”

2015 Mitsubishi

Lancer Evolution MR Sedan BUY FOR

EUGENE C. Senior Sales Consultant

2sto0ck

SONNY C. Filipino Sales

32,999

$

*

MSRP................$39,805 Customer Rebate.....................$1,000 Military Rebate .......................$500

in

Stock # : C15995

(562) 472.8938 (562) 688.4626 2017 MITSUBISHI

MIRAGE ES

10,199

$

BUY FOR

2017 Mitsubishi

122

*

MSRP................$13,830 0

0 BUY FOR

Customer Rebate.....................$1,500 0 Loyalty Rebate ........................$500 0 Military Rebate .......................$500 0

48 MONTHS FINANCING AVAILABLE IN LIEU OF REBATES

2017 MITSUBISHI

0

Stock # : S17009

OUTLANDER SPORT ES

15,599

$

*

%

72 MONTHS FINANCING AVAILABLE IN LIEU OF REBATES

18,699

$

BUY FOR

108

in stock

Stock # : C17074

OUTLANDER ES SUV

2017 MITSUBISHI

MSRP...................$20,690 0

*

122

in stock

MSRP..............$24,390

Customer Rebate.......................$1.500 0 Loyalty Rebate ..........................$500 0 Military Rebate ........................$500 0

0

*

in stock

MSRP................$19,630 0

Customer Rebate.....................$1,500 0 Military Rebate .......................$500 0

%

40

14,299

$

BUY FOR

in stock

LANCER ES Sedan

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

MONTHS % 72 FINANCING

0

Stock # : C17107

AVAILABLE IN LIEU EU OF REBATES REBATES S

%

72 MONTHS FINANCING AVAILABLE IN LIEU OF REBATES

Stock # : C17192

FRIENDLY PRICED PRE-OWNED CARS! TEST-DRIVE NOW! ‘07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS COUPE

WAS $10,900

$

Stk: C2894P

7,999

‘02 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER TRUCK DOUBLE-CAB

WAS 15,988 $ $

Stk: C17212A

12,900

‘14 HYUNDAI ACCENT HATCHBACK

WAS $14,900

$

9,988

Stk: C17161A

‘14 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS SEDAN

‘12 HONDA ACCORD 2.4 LX SEDAN

‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE SUV

WAS $14,800

WAS $13,988 $

WAS $14,988 $

$

9,988

Stk: C2987P

Stk: C16203A

10,900

Stk: C16162A

11,900

‘09 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN

‘15 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV

‘13 HONDA PILOT EX-L FWD SUV

‘17 SUBARU BRZ LIMITED COUPE

WAS 18,999 $

WAS 25,800 $

WAS 28,999 $

WAS $28,999 $

$

$

15,900

Stk: C10001A

19,988

Stk: C2952P

NURSES PROGRAM AVAILABLE!

Stk: C2936P

23,800

ARTESIA FWY

See Dealer for Details

SOUTH ST.

5 YR/60,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

10100

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 5/60

ONLY 5/60

*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.

5YR

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

YES

NONE

NONE

NONE

562-494-0187

Repair Cost 0 PowerTrain Until August 2027

100,000-mile 10 year Powertrain Limited Warranty

CERRITOS MITSUBISHI

27,800

STUDEBAKER RD.

560

Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Nissan

$

PALO VERDE AVE.

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

Stk: C3020P

5 Year Unlimited Mile Road 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.

NO ONE OFFERS MORE!

$

DEL AMO BLVD.

10944 South St. Cerritos CA 90703

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USED CARS

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you get a car!

SALE Over 500 cars to choose from!

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marami kayong pagpipilian! Tawag na kina kababayang Joel at Jose!â&#x20AC;?

May Filipino Department na tutulong sa inyo : â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE 4DR WGN GLS

$

Villanueva (213) 500-1260 Joel Paguio 547-5394 JJose ose V illa lan nuev ueva uev v (21 va ((2 21 213) 2 13) 3) 500-1 5 500 00-1260 0 00 1260 126 260 60 at Joe Jo Joel J oel oe el Pa P aguio ag io ((323) 323 32 23) 3) 5 54 47 53 539 94 4 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 4DR AUTO LX

5,995

$

6,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;03 BMW X5 4.4I AWD 4DR SUV

$

6,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 SCION TC 2DR HB MAN

$

7,495

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 MAZDA MAZDA5 4DR WGN AUTO SPORT

$

7,995

VIN: KNDMC233686046726 STOCK: X60039

VIN: 1HGFA165X8L015696 STOCK: X61397

VIN: 5UXFB33563LH46843 STOCK: X70046

VIN: JTKDE167290293239 STOCK: X60994

VIN: JM1CR2WL6A0372640 STOCK: X70120

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 NISSAN VERSA 4DR SDN MANUAL 1.6 S

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4DR SDN

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 HONDA CIVIC LX AUTOMATIC COUPE

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 NISSAN SENTRA 4DR SDN I4 MANUAL S

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5DR HB AUTO SE

$

8,495

VIN: 3N1CN7AP2EL823058 STOCK: X70026

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR SDN 2.4 AUTO HYBRID

$

11,995

$

8,995

$

9,995

11,495

VIN: 3N1AB7APXEY271747 STOCK: X70078

VIN: KMHCU5AE3EU170826 STOCK: X62220

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR SDN I4 AUTO L

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 BMW 528I 4DR SEDAN

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 TOYOTA COROLLA 4DR SDN MAN L

2016 SCION IA 4DR SDN AUTO

$

12,495

$

12,995

VIN: WBANU53548CT14109 STOCK: C700

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 HONDA CIVIC EX AUTOMATIC SEDAN

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 MAZDA MAZDA6 4DR SDN AUTO I SPORT

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR SDN I4 AUTO XLE (SE)

VIN: 19XFB2F89DE267924 STOCK: X70108

$

VIN: 2HGFG3B56CH525226 STOCK: X70082

VIN: 4T1BF1FK3CU597739 STOCK: X61909

14,495

10,995

VIN: JTNBB46K173016294 STOCK: X61077

VIN: KMHEC4A4XCA047021 STOCK: X70109

$

$

$

15,995

VIN: JM1GJ1U57G1427610 STOCK: X70098

250 Off SPECIAL!

*$

FOR WEEKEND BALITA READERS!

$

16,495

VIN: 4T1BF1FK1FU917113 STOCK: X62160

$

13,495

VIN: 5YFBURHE6EP125695 STOCK: X70016

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER FWD 4DR L4 BASE

$

16,995

VIN: 5TDZA3EH9BS012538 STOCK: X61977

$

13,995

VIN: 3MYDLBZV0GY119381 STOCK: X62206

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 TOYOTA SIENNA 5DR 7-PASS VAN V6 LE AAS FWD

$

17,995

VIN: 5TDKK3DCXES446881 STOCK: X61855

More than 25 banks are ready to approve!

Bad Credit! No Credit! Fair Prices!

We Finance All!!! We buy car!!! Bring your Family!!! Free Food!!!

For Car Emergency, Call:

(323) 222-2400 2244 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065 Call Kabayan Jose V. at (213) 500.1260 or Kabayan Joel P. at (323) 547.5394 $OO SULFHV SOXV JRYHUPHQW IHHV DQG WD[HV DQ\ ͤQDQFH FKDUJHV FDUJR SUHSDUDWLRQ GHDOHU DQG DQ\ HPLVVLRQ WHVWLQJ FKDUJH ZLWK DSSURYHG FUHGLW DERYH QRUPDO )LQDQFLQJ DSSURYHG FUHGLW ZLWK D ),&2 VFRUH DERYH &$56 &20 WKDQ XVXDO 3KRWRV IRU LOOXVWUDWLRQ SXUSRVHV RQO\ ([SLUHV 0HQWLRQ WKLV DG RU EULQJ D FRS\ WR WKH GHDOHU 2IIHU YDOLG XQWLO

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Mercedes-Benz of Encino

The Look of L ve Our Pre-Valentine Specials

Raymond Orosa

View Our Selection Of

Filipino Sales

Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

Call 818.536.2413

2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan

$21,988

2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67493C

$25,988

2015 MB C300 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67656T

$33,988

2014 MB E350 Coupe Stk#: 67640C

$36,988

2014 MB E350 Cabriolet Stk#: 67558C

$41,988

by

Mercedes-Benz

Our Financing is as low as .99% APR.

Email: rorosa@mbencino.com

Stk#: 67348C

Certified Pre-Owned

2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67375C

$22,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67658T

$28,988

2014 MB GLK350 Stk#: 67679C

$34,988

2014 MB GLK250 BlueTEC® AWD Stk#: 67699C

$37,988

2014 MB ML350 4MATIC® AWD Stk#: 67637C

818.536.2413

$42,988

2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67458C

$23,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67564C

$31,988

2015 MB GLK350 Stk#: 67706C

$35,988

2014 MB E350 Coupe Stk#: 67601C

$37,988

2015 MB ML250 BlueTEC 4MATIC® AWD Stk#: 67635C

$43,988

16721 Ventura Blvd. Encino CA 91436

mbencino.com

2014 MB CLA250 4Dr Coupe Stk#: 67307C

$24,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67646C

$32,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67569C

$36,988

2014 MB ML350 Stk#: 67396C

$39,988

2014 MB SLK350 Roadster Stk#: 67758C

$44,988

Mercedes-Benz of Encino