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January 14 - 20, 2017

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Governor’s Ball kicks off 65th Miss Universe competition charity drive MANILA, Jan 11 (PNA) – One the most exclusive events that are part of the run-up to the Miss Universe Competition will happen at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on January 16. The Governor’s Ball, named after former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson, is a special gala where members of high society get an opportunity to have a close encounter with the beauty candidates of the 65th Miss Universe in black tie dinner, which features entertainment by exceptional performances from world-class talents. See MISS UNIVERSE, page 7

SC orders Sen. De Lima to respond on disbarment complaint By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) – The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday directed former Justice Secretary and now Senator Leila de Lima to comment on the disbarment complaint filed by lawyer Fernando Perito late last year in connection of her admitted love affair with her former driver Ronnie Dayan. SC spokesman Theodore Te said the Court made the decision during their regular en banc directing De Lima to comment on the complaint within 10 days. “In the matter of Atty. Fernando P. Perito vs. Atty. LeiSee DE LIMA, page 7

‘No way’ to Nickelodeon park if it harms environment – Lopez MANILA, Jan 11 (Mabuhay) – Environment Secretary Gina Lopez said Wednesday she would not allow US television network Nickelodeon to build an underwater theme park in Palawan if it will damage the environment. While Lopez said she was not aware of any application from Nickelodeon, she said “I will never allow the corals to be harmed, that’s what we have, that’s our wealth. You can’t kill the corals for a theme park, no way.” “We will not allow anything that will damage the environment. No amount of money is worth the well being of our See NICKELODEON, page 7

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte calls the world to get together and act together to preserve mankind in his message during the New Year Vin d’Honneur at the Rizal Hall in Malacañan Palace on January 11, 2017. The Vin d’Honneur gathers envoys from different countries across the globe for a toast with the Philippine President. (MNS photo)

Duterte to diplomats: PHL values friendships

MANILA, Jan 11 (Mabuhay) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday spoke of strengthening “existing friendships” as he hosted his first New Year’s Vin d’Honneur in Malacañang for members of the diplomatic corps. “We value partners as we strengthen existing friendships even as we pursue new ones. We believe that friends help each other and utilize constructive engagement

to achieve common goals,” Duterte said in his message to the diplomatic corps. The Vin d’Honneur was attended by 94 envoys and heads of international or-

gnizations including United States Ambassador Sung Kim, Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua, and Russian Ambassador Igor Khovaev. See FRIENDSHIPS, page 7

Feast of Black Nazarene generally peaceful – NCRPO By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

Thousands of devotees attempt to approach and touch the Black Nazarene in its carriage during the traditional procession from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church on Monday dawn (Jan. 9, 2017) (MNS photo)

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MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) – The feast of the Black Nazarene ended generally peaceful early Tuesday morning with 1.4 million devotees joining the celebration this year, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said. NCRPO Chief Police Director Oscar Albayalde said there were no major untoward incident during the ‘Traslacion’ or grand procession on Monday. Albayalde noted zero crime incident during the ‘Traslacion’ as he expressed his gratitude to all the help extended.

The procession started early after the mass at the Quirino Grandstand early on Monday. The procession was expected to last for many hours as its pace was very slow due to the huge crowd and flock of people waiting along the image’s procession route. The procession, which lasted for about 22 hours, ended as the Black Nazarene’s carriage finally reached Quiapo Church around 3:42 a.m. on Tuesday. Filipino devotion was again on full display during the feast of the iconic Black Nazarene, as millions among See PEACEFUL, page 7

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‘Zootopia’ co-director pays tribute to Filipino-American

By Nimfa U. Rueda

BEVERLY HILLS—A budding dream maker from the Philippines helped enliven “Zootopia,� a story about racism, that won best animated feature at the Golden Globe Awards Sunday night. In a backstage interview with the media after accepting the award, co-director Rich Moore paid tribute to the animated film’s co-head, Josie Trinidad, saying she brought “her own point of view to that story.� “She’s from the Philippines. She’s a woman of color,� said Moore, who described Trinidad as “incredibly talented.� He said the film was “about bias and discrimination and racism and the damage that does to our society and the damage that leading by fear does to society.� Trinidad “has a wonderful story sense� and is “so great as a leader,� Moore told the Inquirer in an earlier red-carpet interview. Trinidad began as an apprentice in 2004 and rose from the ranks. Her mother, Carmencita Lazo Trinidad, is from Canlubang, Laguna province. Her late father, Amado Fernando Trinidad, was born and raised in San Juan City in Metro Manila. The PG-rated film follows a bunny named Officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) as she struggles to prove herself in the Zootopia police force. She enlisted the help of a con artist fox named Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) in uncovering a conspiracy. Zootopia bested Disney’s “Moana,� “Kubo and the Two Strings,� Illumination’s “Sing,� and French-Swiss feature “My Life as a Zucchini.� “We wanted Zootopia to be a film for kids, but also for adults, that talk-

Pinoy presence at the 74th Golden Globe Awards (from left): Bryan Geli, Fritz Friedman, Reggie Lee, Ruben Nepales, Mildred Deang, Janet Nepales, Norberto Reyes, Jay Scott and Giji Kocher (aka Djhoanna Garcia).

Proudly wearing Filipino designers: Ruben Nepales (in tux by Kenneth Barlis) and Janet Nepales (gown by Oliver Tolentino).

ed about diversity,� said co-director Byron Howard. Diversity Last year’s best animated feature, Pixar’s “Inside Out,� was codirected by another Filipino-American—Ronnie del Carmen. Trinidad said she is a “huge fan� of Del Carmen. The Filipino-Americans attending the 74th annual awards on Sunday (Monday in Manila) show echoed Zootopia’s timely message of diversity. Fritz Friedman, former senior vice president of worldwide publicity for Sony Pictures Entertainment, said there was not enough diversity in Hollywood, “but I think they’re making good progress.� “Hollywood is fast discovering that diversity and inclusion is not just a moral imperative and an important thing to do, but that diversity is also good business,� Friedman told the Inquirer. “Because of the new

technologies, the market has been segmented. Each community wants content that speaks to them.� Friedman was behind Sony Pictures’ successful publicity campaigns, including those for “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,� the “Spider-man� and “Men In Black� franchises, as well as such iconic television hits as “Seinfeld� and “Breaking Bad� TVon-DVD series. “It’s a great time for diversity,� said actor Reggie Lee, who stars as Sergeant Wu on NBC’s hit sci-fi police drama “Grimm.� ‘Aswang’ One of the show’s episodes featured the “aswang,� a creature from Filipino folklore—an idea Lee shared with the show’s writers. Lee said he would like to bring Filipino storylines to the forefront. Prior to Grimm, Lee was best known for his role as Secret Service Agent Bill Kim on the popular FOX show “Prison Break.� He also starred as Lance Nguyen in the blockbuster “The Fast and the Furious.� Other Filipino-Americans who walked the red carpet at the Golden Globes included businesswoman Giji Kocher, formerly known as singer Djhoanna Garcia, Norberto “Jojo�

Reyes III and Midred Deang of Insider Entertainment Group, and physician, producer and philanthropist Jeffrey Krebs. Wearing an Oliver Tolentino gown, Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Janet Nepales said she was proud to bring Filipino-American actors, filmmakers and fashion designers to the prestigious Hollywood event to represent the Philippines. “We continue to spotlight Filipino achievers around the world. That’s our goal,� said Ruben Nepales, the first Filipino chair of the HFPA board. Wearing a Kenneth Barlis tuxedo, Nepales said a growing number of Fil-Am designers are making a name in Hollywood. Olympic champion Simone Biles was spotted wearing a plunging metallic gown created by Alexis Monsanto. Journalist and former Miss Universe Margaret Gardiner, who is also the fashion editor of the Golden Globe Awards’ website, was stunning in a black, beaded gown designed by Oliver Tolentino. Drew Barrymore walked the red carpet in a silver and white sequined sheath gown by renowned Filipino designer Monique Lhuillier.

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OFW reunites with family on Christmas time after 7 years By Abner Galino

(Last of a two-part series) Lester Ramos used to be a materials controller in a gadget plant in General Trias, Cavite, a job that was usually held by people who have engineering background. But Lester, who rose from the ranks, said he got the job through sheer hard work and experience. “Kapag nagtrabaho po kasi ako, pinag-aaralan ko po talagang mabuti,” recalled Lester. The job though only paid enough for his family to get by. Lester wanted a better life. In 2008, Lester went to Ermita, Manila and applied for an overseas job. One employment agency was looking for materials controller. He was interviewed and found to be qualified. Lester shelled out $500 for processing fee. As his application supposedly moved on, the agency asked him for another $1,700 allegedly to cover for insurance, accommodation and “miscellaneous.” There was a hiatus after the last payment. For months, Lester didn’t hear anything from the agency.

“Akala ko wala na ’yun (placement fee). Sabi ko, naloko yata ako,” Lester narrated, which would turn out to be an omen. But his apprehension melted away when he got a call and was told that he would be part of a group of workers to be deployed to Tennessee. The workers were supposedly bound to work for a theme park in the said US state. Lester raised another $3,000 for his plane ticket and additional “processing fee.” To raise the money, Lester sold every valuable in his household and borrowed from his sister who was also an overseas contract worker. “Noong kulang pa rin ’yung pera, ni-refer nila (agency) kami sa nagpapautang (loan shark),” Lester revealed. Lester was confident that he would be able to pay back all the money he borrowed. He was promised an H2-B visa which supposedly would be renewed four months upon his arrival in the US. And that visa would be regularly renewed for up to three years.

Wife of fugitive Chinese official pleads guilty to immigration fraud Case related to ‘popular’ EB-5 investor visa

LOS ANGELES – The ex-wife of a former Chinese government official has pleaded guilty to charges that she conspired to fraudulently obtain visas to enter the United States through the immigrant investor program. Shilan Zhao, 53, of Newcastle, Washington, pleaded guilty yesterday to one count of conspiring with her ex-husband to commit immigration fraud by submitting false documents to federal authorities. As part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, Zhao agreed to cooperate with the government’s investigation into this matter. Zhao and her ex-husband – Jianjun Qiao, also known as Feng Li, 53 – were charged in a federal grand jury indictment unsealed in March 2015. Qiao remains a fugitive who is being sought by federal authorities. According to the indictment, Zhao and Qiao were divorced, but, in documents filed with U.S. immigration authorities, they falsely claimed to be married. The indictment also accused them of lying about the source of Zhao’s investment in the U.S., an investment which was required under the EB-5 immigrant investor program to obtain U.S. immigrant visas. Zhao pleaded guilty today pursuant to a plea agreement in which she admitted that she submitted false documents, prepared or obtained by her ex-husband, to U.S. immigration authorities under penalty of perjury to support her immigration application. Those documents included a false marriage certificate and documents that purported to show the source of the money used for her investment. “We will continue to fight fraud and abuse in our immigration system,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. “There is a lawful process that can be followed to obtain legal status in this nation. Those who attempt to undermine the system by fraud threaten our national security and compromise the attempts of oth-

er immigrants who follow the rules to lawfully gain entry to the United States.” In her plea agreement, Zhao agrees that $25,000 used to pay her bond can be applied to any restitution or other monetary penalties ordered in this case. Additionally, she agreed to forfeit her interest in several parcels in Monterey Park; a house in Newcastle, Washington; and a condominium in Flushing, New York. “Immigration benefit fraud is a serious crime,” said Joseph Macias, special agent in charge for HSI Los Angeles. “Not only do schemes like this potentially rob deserving immigrants of benefits they rightfully deserve, they also create a security vulnerability that could be exploited by criminals and others who pose a danger to our community. HSI will aggressively target those who conspire to corrupt the integrity of America’s legal immigration system and put our nation’s security at risk in the process.” “The EB-5 investor visa program requires all immigrant investors to accurately document the source of their funds in their application,” stated IRS Criminal Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony J. Orlando. “IRS Criminal Investigation will take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that ill-gotten gains received in foreign countries are not fraudulently laundered through the United States financial system.” Zhao pleaded guilty yesterday before United States District Judge Stephen V. Wilson, who scheduled a sentencing hearing for November 6. At sentencing, Zhao will face a statutory maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. This case is the product of a joint investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and IRS - Criminal Investigation, which received assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Supreme People’s Procuratorate and Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China also provided assistance.

REUNITED: On a rundown sofa inside a two-bedroom apartment in Buena Park sits Lester, 41, his wife Rudilyn, 38, son Lance Daniel, 11 and daughter Leah Anne, 8.

On October 2009, Lester left the Philippines with nine other workers. When they got to Tennessee, they were told that the bad weather had caused the theme park to be closed. The contingency plan, which was handled by the Hotel Catering Management Services, was to bring the workers to Fairhop, Alabama which was about 10 hours drive away. “Pinagkasya kami sa isang van. Sampung tao kasama ‘yung driver. Hindi kami komportable, ang haba pa naman ng biyahe,” Lester narrated. That was a foretaste of things to come. The workers were sheltered in a dilapidated and isolated house – without being provided with essentials such as food – and in the middle of winter. “Nag-ambagan kami, tapos bumili kami ng rice cooker. ‘Yun lang ang lutuan namin kaya lahat ng pagkain namin sa rice cooker namin niluluto,” Lester narrated. When their “guide” came back, the workers were told that they would work at a fastfood restaurant which was two miles away. Without any winter clothes, Lester and his peers layered themselves with whatever clothes they have. They walked each day from the house to the fastfood restaurant for four long months – making a measly $450 a month. Lester’s predicament was aggravated by the mental and emotional burdens of thinking about his family in the Philippines. The loan shark had started to bug Lester’s wife for payments. “Nagsisisi na ako dahil mas lalo pang naghirap ang buhay ng pamilya ko,” Lester said.

By that time, the more daring workers had fled to other places. Fortunately, for Lester a certain “Pastor Dan” helped him “escaped” from Alabama. He later found work in a shop in Illinois. He stayed there for a couple of months and went on to work in a Florida restaurant. Worried about his immigration status, Lester decided to move to southern California and took a caregiving job in a board and care facility where he thought he would be incognito. It was during Lester’s stint as a caregiver that he met with the members of the Filipino Workers Center (FMC) who regularly conduct welfare programs for caregivers. The same people hooked Lester with Migrante Southern California. Appraised of his rights and as well as of his chances to get justice for the wrong done to him, Lester decided to file a case against his recruiters in 2013. “Hindi basta-basta magdesisyon na mag-file ng kaso kasi siyempre iisipin mo na baka ’yun pa ang maging dahilan na ma-deport ka,” Lester said. Two years later, on Christmas time, Lester’s wife Rudilyn, 38, son Lance Daniel, 11, and daughter, 8, were around a Christmas tree in a Buena Park apartment. Lester’s battle isn’t over yet. But there’s a good chance that he might win it. Well, this is America – where the wheels of justice grind diligently for the weak and the strong, the rich and poor. Or, so we believe.

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LA Catholic Fil-Ams celebrate Bishop Solis’s promotion By Abner Galino

Filipino American Catholics in Los Angeles expressed jubilation over the appointment of Filipino-born Bishop Oscar Solis, as the new head of the Diocese of Salt Lake City in Utah. Solis, 63, currently an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, will fill a nearly two year vacancy in Salt Lake City after Bishop John Charles Wester was appointed to lead the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in April 2015. Trini Paredes Foliente, one of Solis’ ardent supporters in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, disclosed that the news of Solis’s promotion immediately reached their “circle� just minutes after the Vatican made the announcement. “We were so overjoyed!,� Foliente recalled, “we know in our hearts that he truly deserves the post. And as Filipinos, we are so proud because he represents everyone of us here.� Foliente, who is personally known to the bishop, said Solis’ eloquence and charisma would work well when the bishop assumes his new post in the US Catholic hierarchy sometime in March this year. “They would really love him. Hindi nagagalit. Hindi judgmental. Everyone wants to be around him kapag nandiyan siya,� Foliente added. In a text message, an officer of the Pasadena-based Filipino Catholic Association, also expressed elation over Solis’s appointment. Edilberto Bandalan Jr., added that the selection of the Filipino bishop seemed to indicate the absence of discrimination in the selection of leaders in US Catholic hiearchy. In another text message sent to Weekend Balita, Fernandico Gonong Jr., a prominent Los Angeles community leader also said that Solis’s promotion gave “huge pride to the Filipino-American community.� The Filipino bishop, who speaks good Spanish, is also expected to get a warm welcome from Latinos who comprise the majority of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. Quoted in the Angelus News, the publication of Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said “our loss will be a gift to the family of God in Salt Lake City,� “I know that Bishop Solis will be for them a model of prayer and compassion and a great bishop. And I fully expect that he will become the leading voice for the millions of Filipino Catholics in this country, who are a beautiful sign of growth and renewal in our Church and in our country.� In the same article, Bishop Solis called his appointment “a recognition of the diversity of the Church in America and the universality of the Church.� “I know what it means to be a pastor, a shepherd of a particular diocese. It is a tremendous blessing and a responsibility and a privilege to be of service to the local Church in the United States of America, coming from the Philippines.� In 2003, Solis became the first Filipino to be appointed bishop in the United States when he was named an auxiliary to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles by Pope John Paul II. Solis was born in San Jose City in the Philippines on Oct. 13, 1953. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cabanatuan on April 28, 1979.

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Canadian immigration application can be ďŹ led with no status in USA

Q. I want to apply as an immigrant to Canada. I believe I am qualified as I am a doctor from the Philippines. The problem is that I have no status in USA. I overstayed. I am getting conflicting information. Can I file an application while I have no status or not? Do I need to leave the USA to do my medical? I’m confused. A. Assuming you are qualified and assuming you file properly, you can indeed file an application when you have no status. We have been successful in doing so many many times. Second, you do not need to leave USA to obtain medical or police clearances. Q. My parents are visiting me in Canada. They have been visitors on valid status for over two years. They have been a great help to our family as they take care of the children. I researched the possibility of sponsoring them for humanitarian reasons but I recently received a refusal letter from Canada Immigration. I am receiving conflicting information. I know many people whose parents were in Canada and obtained permanent residence. Why was mine refused? I earn a very good living and finances are not an issue to care for them. So what went wrong? A. In short, you filed the wrong application. I am not certain if your poor advice was given to you via a friend or perhaps from the telecentre or from a consultant. Nevertheless, if done properly parents can indeed be sponsored while they are visiting Canada. Applications of interest are currently being accepted until February 2 for the 2017 quota. We have been successful in processing many such cases without requiring parents to even step outside Canadian soil. Best to obtain professional help. Q. I’m a live in caregiver in Canada. I have my open work permit. I will be giving birth to a child in Canada soon and I am planning to marry the father of the child early next year. The problem is that my fiancÊ is a failed refugee claimant. He has not

been asked to leave Canada though. If we marry will he be able to remain in Canada? A. I would think before marrying this man. Not only will he not be able to stay but it could potentially jeopardize your application. All those years working as a live in caregiver will be lost. You may get refused and no one would be an immigrant. I am saying this because one of the requirements for you to become an immigrant under the live in caregiver class is that no dependant must be inadmissible or have an enforceable removal order. If you marry, your spouse is your dependant and he has enforced removal order. Either not marry or have spouse leave Canada. Q. I’m a student in Canada and will graduate soon. I was charged with a crime in Canada. The bail order says I must stay in Canada. I want to go home and/or stay in Canada to extend my studies. Will I be denied if I have a criminal case pending? A. I would not leave Canada as your criminal bail prevents you from doing so. Often the world of immigration law and criminal law collide – and this is one example. Depending on when you were charged and trial date will reflect on whether your will be granted an extension. Regardless, never let your current immigration status expire. Attorney Henry Moyal is a certified and licensed immigration lawyer in Toronto,Ontario. The above article is general advice only and is not intended to act as a legal document. Send questions to Attorney Moyal by email canada@moyal.com or call toll free 1 888 8472 078

Lacson ‘apologizes’ to colleagues for his anti-pork stance MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) – Still firm on his stand against the existence of pork barrel in the 2017 national budget of PHP3.35 trillion, Sen. Panfilo “Ping� Lacson apologized to his colleagues for insisting on what he believed was right. “I’m sorry if I put my colleagues on the spot. My advocacy against pork in whatever form, shape and design stands taller than camaraderie,� Lac-

son said on his Twitter account. Lacson’s Tweet came after his colleagues Senate Pres. Aquilino “Koko� Pimentel III and Senate Pres. Pro-Tempore Franklin Drilon assured that the 2017 budget was free from pork. Pimentel stressed that an allocation is only regarded as pork when lawmakers intervene after the passage of the law or post-enactment. “As a lawyer, I will limit myself to

what the Supreme Court (SC) said that was is unconstitutional is the act of intervention by lawmakers so that the budget can be implemented after its passage in the law -- that is the act we should guard against,� Pimentel said. “The act we should guard against is the post-enactment intervention of lawmakers so that the budget law can be fully implemented,� he added. Drilon, echoed Pimentel, noting

that there was a difference beween the allocation systems then and now. Last January 4, Lacson lamented how huge cuts in the Calamity Fund have allowed around PHP8 billion worth of allocations to return to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the 2017 national budget after initially being allotted for free tuition in state universities and colleges (SUCs).

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Duterte said the Philippines and its partners should work together to achieve common goals. “In truth, we all share the same aspirations of peace, progress, and prosperity. In a world that recognizes our interconnectedness and respect each other’s sovereign independence, the horizons and frontiers of cooperation are virtually limitless,� he said. “Friendship after all knows no bound, the Philippines will continue to build on our friendship, founded on common objective, shared values and time honored in the course of international law. Let us together work to further expand the areas of mutual, beneficial collaboration,� he added. In response, Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, extended his gratitude to the Duterte admin-

istration for making the envoys feel welcome in the Philippines. “Mr. President, the word ‘solidarity’ means much in this country and we, members of the Diplomatic Corps, feel that we were part of the Filipino people of its hospitality and its determination to face the challenges of advertising growth, adversities brought about by forces of nature or arising from events that take place,� he said. “To you, Mr. President, to the honorable Secretary of Foreign Affairs and his collaborators, whom we thank for their valuable collaboration in the fulfillment of our mission and to all those who share with you the honor and responsibility of leading the Philippine government, the Diplomatic Corps expresses its best wishes of good health and success,� Pinto added.

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farmers and fishermen,� she said. Lopez was a known environment crusader before she joined government in June. Her causes include reviving the polluted Pasig River and protecting the La Mesa Watershed, the capital’s last forest reserve. She has embarked on an inspection of the entire mining industry and cited at least 20 companies for violation of safety regulations and possible suspension. Nickelodeon, home to SpongeBob Squarepants and Dora the Explorer, said the proposed 400-hectare under-

water park would showcase marine life in what is dubbed the Philippines “last frontier.� The network’s parent, Viacom, said the resort would open in 2020 and feature restaurants and lounges six meters below sea level. Environment groups launched a signature campaign to urge the network and local government officials to drop plans for the park. They coined the hashtag #CoronIsNotBikiniBottom to reject the project. Bikini Bottom is SpongeBob’s undersea home in the eponymous series.

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Singson’s LCS Group will lead the gathering and is expected to be joined by top executives from his major partners at the Miss Universe Competition: Okada Manila, Solar Entertainment Inc., and SM Lifestyle Entertainment Corp.; sponsors: Philippine Airlines and Pass It Forward; and regional sponsors: JPark Island Resort and Waterworld Cebu, and the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio. Select current and former representatives from government are likely to be invited, as well as officials from the Miss Universe Organization (MUO). An integral component to its operations, the MUO has always advocated worthy causes such as the global fight against the HIV/ AIDS epidemic. In keeping with the pageant’s traditions, they also encourage pageant winners and host countries to likewise support their chosen charities.

Singson will use the Governor’s Ball as a way to bring together his staunchest pageant supporters while rolling out the red carpet for their international guests at a private and very upscale fundraiser. The Governor’s Ball will also be an avenue for campaign awareness of Pass It Forward (PIF), a philanthropic outfit that acts similarly like a charitable “market place,� facilitating the engagement between givers (individuals, corporations, and foundations) and receivers (charities) to come together. “The Governor’s Ball will be an opportunity to showcase to those who attend how they can make a positive change in the community,� said Pass It Forward Managing Director Terry Alan Farris. “If we could get 1 percent of the viewers of the Miss Universe to give back and support the nonprofits of the Philippines, think of the impact we can make.�

LUNSOD NG NORWALK PAUNAWA SA MGA IMINUNGKAHI PARA SA PAMPUBLIKONG KATUNGKULAN ANG PAUNAWA AY IBINIBIGAY SA PAMAMAGITAN NITO na ang mga sumusunod na tao ay iminungkahi para sa mga katungkulang itinakdang punuan sa Pangkalahatang Halalang Munisipal na gaganapin sa Lunsod ng Norwalk sa Martes, Ika-7 ng Marso, 2017.

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the faithful took part in an itinerary of rope-pulling, towel hurling, and— if you’re up to the task—climbing the andas that carries the four centuries-old image. The andas, which is said to be operated by a single “driver-mechanic� underneath its box-shaped chassis, practically served as the Poong Itim na Nazareno’s humble boat that sailed the sea of millions that guided it in its passage from the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to the Quiapo church. Devotees usually seek to pull or hold the rope connected to the andas, which to some signifies sharing the burden of Jesus during his passion. Hence the term, namamasan (“burdened one�). During the “Traslacion�, towels or handkerchiefs are hurled to the marshals escorting the Black Nazarene, with requests to wipe these on the statue in hopes that the miraculous powers attributed to it would “rub off� on the cloth articles.

Traditionally, only men were permitted to become “namĂĄmasĂĄnâ€? (the devotees pulling the Ă ndas by its two ropes), but in recent years, female devotees have also been allowed to do so. Religious veneration of the Black Nazarene is rooted among Filipinos who identify themselves with the Passion of Jesus Christ. Many devotees of the Black Nazarene relate their poverty and daily struggles to the Passion of Christ as represented by the image. The Black Nazarene is borne in procession on its Ă ndas, accompanied by devotees clad in maroon who walk barefoot as both penance and in imitation of Jesus on his way to Mount Calvary.

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la M. De Lima, the Court directed respondent De Lima to submit her comment to the complaint-affidavit for disbarment filed by petitioner within 10 days from notice of the Court’s resolution,� the SC said. Perito cited as evidence De Lima’s publicly admitting the relationship with Dayan in a television interview aired last November 14. A similar disbarment complaint against De Lima was filed before the SC by the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) and former National Bureau of Investigation deputy directors Reynaldo Esmeralda and Ruel Lasala, who were also

complainants in the drug trafficking and graft charges against her at the Department of Justice. The complainants accused De Lima of gross immorality and violating the Lawyers Oath and the Code of Professional Responsibility. Last 2012, Perito also filed disbarment complaint against De Lima for her alleged defiance in following an SC temporary restraining order issued in November 2011 when she stopped former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel “Mike� Arroyo from leaving the country to seek medical treatment.

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Eric & Vicky - innovative, creative Asian couple promotes Premier Dessert For the past two years, since they opened Premier Dessert & Kitchen in Monterey Park on September, 2014, Eric and Vicky Leung both have the passion in promoting their cozy “bistro” style restaurant not only to the Chinese community but to the diverse community around them as well. Though they’re both Chinese, Eric was born and raised in Hongkong, while Vicky came

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from mainland China. They met while they were both working in the restaurant business and currently, their strong family ties with their parents is what keeps them running a successful business. Located in a bustling area of Monterey Park, the restaurant is such a cozy place where people can meet and share palatable Asian dishes such as: chicken

dumplings and potstickers, various types of noodle soup, though my favorite is the Laksa Beef noodle soup, chicken dumplings and delectable desserts such as the fresh mango roll and various mango desserts as well as the fresh young coconut jelly drink. Their restaurant even caters to small gatherings where a group can have the privacy of utilizing their second floor area. Through their perseverance in creating a new concept, Eric has traveled and stayed in China to pursue and learn innovative restaurant techniques, which he and Vicky then applied in opening their shop here in the US.. Now on their second year,

The Leung family on their recent cruise standing from left: Juliana (12 1/2 years old), Eric, Marisa (11 years old), Vicky, Terence (7 years old) and foreground is Ethan, (6 years old)

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they’re already planning to add a fusion of American and Chinese dishes in their menu. as well. For those of you who may wish to try their various selection of noodles and desserts, Premier

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Desserts, Tea and Kitchen is located at: 501 W. Garvey Ave., Monterey Park, CA. 91754.

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Sarah, John Lloyd to reunite in movie Jennylyn Mercado

The box office tandem of Sarah Geronimo and John Lloyd Cruz is back. The two are set to reunite in the upcoming movie “Dear Future Husband” three years since they last worked on a big-screen project together. While the cameras have yet to roll, supporters of the two could no longer contain their excitement that the film’s working title made it to the local trending topics on Twitter on Monday night. Photos of Geronimo and Cruz posing beside each other’s standee have also gone viral and are now making the rounds online. No other details about Geronimo and Cruz’s movie have been revealed yet. Geronimo and Cruz were first paired on the big screen in “A Very Special Love” in 2008. Its box office

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success resulted in the sequels “You Changed My Life” in 2009 and “It Takes A Man and A Woman” in 2013. (MNS)

Iya Villania allows husband Drew Arellano

Iya Villania allows husband Drew Arellano to admire other women Drew Arellano, 36, said he’s happily married to wife Iya Villania, 30, and has never been tempted to be with another woman. “Nate-tempt? We’re married already. We have Primo,” said Drew, referring to their fourmonth-old baby Antonio Primo. Iya joined in, “And we have every reason to continue loving each other. “Parang, with the kind of life that we have now, why would we ruin it?” She said they don’t even think about celebrity marriages that failed because of a third party. But, for the record, Drew let on that

Actress Jennylyn Mercado is teaming up with Filipino-Spanish model Gil Cuerva on GMA-7’s “My Love From The Star” remake. The hit Koreanovela is about an alien named Matteo Do, who has been on earth for four centuries before getting involved in the life of model Steffi Cheon. “Laging may personal touch, laging nagbibigay ako ng a little of myself. Binibigay ko ’yung konting attitude ko, buhay ko para maging effective siya,” Jennylyn Mercado Jennylyn said of playing Steffi (originally portrayed by Jun Ji-Hyun). Her character, she added, is quirky and funny and “papatawanin namin kayo na may konting inis.” Gil admitted having mixed feelings on bagging the big role as it is his first-ever acting project. “It’s a bit overwhelming but it’s also very exciting. It was also very surprising kasi it’s all unexpected. I got an email from my management to audition for the role. Nagkataon na I was really going to come back to fix some papers for my school and for my visa. Pupunta din ako dapat sa Thailand, pero sabi ko, ‘I might as well audition and malay mo makuha ako,” he said. Gil already has a gameplan for his role. “Ipapakita ko kung paano ako magmahal ng isang babae. I want to show my romantic side and I want to portray kung paano magmahal ang isang Pinoy through the character of Matteo,” he said. (MNS)

admiring a sexy woman other than his wife is acceptable. “We’re very vocal about it,” he said, explaining, “kahit may asawa ka, kapag nakakita ka ng isang magandang babae, ‘Uy, Love, ok ‘yan. Sexy!’ “Lalo na sa social media, sa Instagram ang dami, check out different pictures. ‘Uy, sino ‘to? Sexy!’” Iya elaborated, “You know how to appreciate. ‘Uy, ang ganda ng katawan niya!’ Kesa ‘tinatago pa niya. “Pati ako, ‘Wow, sexy niya.’ Ako na magsasabi, ‘Ang ganda niya, ha.’” (MNS)

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Senior wants Chapter 7 to discharge $30k credit cards Client is 64, a young senior. I say young because I consider seniors in their sixties as still active and robust. Except for more white hair, they still feel like they are 30. The problem with being in the sixties is that seventy is just around the corner. Now when one becomes 70, after ten years you become 80. In your eighties, your hoping that Putin’s anti aging pill is already in commercial production. Putin is 64 right now, just like client. He has a pharmaceutical company in Russia that is doing in depth research on mitochondria cells that focus on delaying aging and extending human life to 130. So, maybe this is why PEOTUS Trump wants to be his best friend. I wouldn’t mind being his best friend either if the Russian company actually makes this pill available for humans in the next

10 or even 20 years, I might still be around to benefit from it. Client says that his net income is $3,500 and that he is separated from his wife. His rent is $600 for a room. He sends money to his brothers and sisters in his country of origin. The problem is that he owes $30K of credit card debt. He pays minimum of $1K a month for the credit cards. He also has a car payment of $350. We don’t have to do more calculation here. The minimum payment of $1K for credit cards is almost a third of his next income. That is just way too much. He wants to get rid of his credit cards now that he is 64 so he can start saving some money. Well, it’s a little late to start saying money now but at least with the discharge of all of his credit cards, he can save $12K in the next 12 months, and $24K next year, then $36K then $48K. So when he turns 69, just before he becomes 70, he can have $50K saved up which he can use any way he wants. This is a lot better than keeping these cards, paying them $50K for the next 4 years, then still owe them the same principal of $30K when he turns 70. So, this is really a no brainer, isn’t it? Would he rather have $50K in cash and not owe anything at the age of 69, or throw away $50K in minimum payments and still owe $30K credit cards at age 69? He asks if his brother whom he used as reference for a personal loan who did not sign a personal guaranty is legally liable for his debt if it is dis-

charged in bankruptcy; of course not. Brother can only be made liable for his debt if brother signed a written personal guaranty. Without a signed personal guaranty, brother used a reference, cannot be sued because he has no legal liability to the creditor of client. Seniors need Chapter 7 to discharge $45k credit cards Next client are husband and wife who are 72 and 71. Wife made sure that I understood that she was only 71 and one year younger than her husband who is 72. Yes, I got that. One year makes all the difference. I told her that I stopped counting 20 years ago and advised her to do the same. It’s useless to keep counting, what’s the big deal anyway? Who wants to know that you are now one year closer to leaving this earth; certainly not yourself. Look at the picture of the Indonesian guy who is the oldest man alive at 145. I mean what can you do at 145? You’re practically a cadaver and blind. Can’t hear anything. Quality of life is just zilch. Clients owe $46K of credit card. Their social security is $3K a month. Rent is at $1200. They have $1800 left but their credit cards need minimum of $1500. How are they going to eat and pay for other necessities if they continue to pay $1500 for credit cards? They can grow their

own vegetables in their backyard, if they had a backyard. They rent an apartment with no backyard. Husband says that he has all kinds of muscle pain and has a pacemaker, so that kills his plan to drive for UBER so he can raise another $1500 to pay for their credit cards. He says they have already lived a full life, having travelled all over the world, using the cards. But they have paid the cards for the last 20 years a total of $360K yet they still owe the very same $46K of credit cards today. I told them that they should have done their Chapter 7 twenty years ago, so today they would have $360K in their portfolio earning them at least 5% or $1500 a month, or $18K a year. That certainly helps now, instead of paying them a small fortune and still owing them the same amount of $46K. Should have gotten rid of these cards a long time ago. They decide immediately to file for Chapter 7 to discharge the $46K of credit cards. Peace of mind without credit card payments is what they need now at 72 and 71. Business owners need Chapter 7 to discharge $200k loans and to stop wage garnishment by SBA Last client were business owners. They are also seniors at 60 and 61. The owned a business that closed See YANG, page 11

Caregiver Rights Update 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 24-hour 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 5000-word 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.com in March and August of 2016. “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. Caregivers should get another pay increase in 2017, with the raise in minimum wage to $10.50 an hour. Effective January 1, 2017, the minimum daily pay for a 24-hour caregiver under the DWBR is $330.75. 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

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Victims of domestic violence can terminate a lease on written notice to the landlord disclosure of text messages, e-mails, and Facebook info of a spouse or significant other may constitute domestic violence

Domestic violence is abuse perpetrated against a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, a girlfriend, a boyfriend, the mother or father of your child, your child. Family Code Section 6211. Abuse is not limited to the actual infliction of physical injury or assault. Family Code, § 6203(b). A court may issue an order enjoining specific acts of “abuse” (§ 6218, subd. (a)), which are defined as, among other things, behavior that could be enjoined under section 6320. (§ 6203, subd. (d).) Section 6320, in turn, permits a court to enjoin a party from engaging in various types of behavior, including “disturbing the peace of the other party.” (§ 6320, subd. (a).) “[T]he plain meaning of the phrase ‘disturbing the peace of the other party’ in section 6320 may be properly understood as conduct that destroys the mental or emotional calm of the other party.” (In re Marriage of Nadkarni (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 1483, 1497, 93 Cal.Rptr.3d 723 (Nadkarni ).) The phrase includes “destroying the mental or emotional calm of [a former spouse] by accessing, reading and publicly disclosing her confidential e-mails.” (Id. at p. 1498, 93 Cal. Rptr.3d 723.) The expansion of the term “disturbing the peace” to cover accessing, reading, and publicly disclosing electronic communication has profound effect in every divorce and family law case. In Nadkarni, a former wife alleged that her ex-husband had accessed her private e-mail account while she was away on a business trip, then attached copies of the e-mails to documents filed in proceedings regarding custody of their teenaged children. In re Marriage of Nadkarni (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 1483, 1497, 93 Cal.Rptr.3d 723. She sought a permanent restraining order, but the trial court denied it without a hearing after finding that the DVPA did not cover situations in which there was no physical harm alleged. The appellate court reversed and remanded the matter to the trial court for a hearing. It held that the definition of abuse under the DVPA is not limited to the infliction of physical injury or assault. Id. at pp. 1498, 1501, 93 Cal. Rptr.3d 723. In Marriage of Evilsizor and Sweeney, husband’s actions in releasing and threatening to release personal data downloaded from wife’s cell phone constituted “disturbing the peace of the other party” and thus

“abuse” which warranted restraining order. In re Marriage of Evilsizor and Sweeney (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 1416 [189 Cal.Rptr.3d 1], reh’g denied (June 24, 2015), review denied (Sept. 9, 2015) Phrase “disturbing the peace of the other party” in injunction provision of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) includes destroying the mental or emotional calm of a former spouse by accessing, reading and publicly disclosing her confidential e-mails. Cal. Fam. Code § 6320. In re Marriage of Evilsizor and Sweeney (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 1416 [189 Cal.Rptr.3d 1], reh’g denied (June 24, 2015), review denied (Sept. 9, 2015) Husband’s actions in releasing and threatening to release personal data downloaded from wife’s cell phone constituted “disturbing the peace of the other party” and thus “abuse” which warranted restraining order under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA). Cal. Fam. Code §§ 6218(a), 6300, 6320(a). In re Marriage of Evilsizor and Sweeney (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 1416 [189 Cal.Rptr.3d 1], reh’g denied (June 24, 2015), review denied (Sept. 9, 2015) In Evilsizor, Ms. Evilsizor testified that it had been “incredibly incredibly difficult to deal with” the dissemination of her personal information, stating, “I have sleepless nights. I’m sick to my stomach. My friends are mad at me, embarrassed as if I let him. I didn’t know he was even doing any of this. My parents are upset, you know. Why did I marry him? I didn’t know that things were going—I didn’t know. Yeah. It’s been incredibly challenging to live with.” She further testified that she had suffered shock and embarrassment and feared for her safety because of the disclosure. Evilsizor also was concerned about Sweeney’s threats to reveal information to the Internal Revenue Service about “things [she] didn’t do.” The court concluded in the Evilsizor case that even if Sweeney legally obtained Evilsizor’s information, an issue left unresolved, it was authorized under the DVPA to enjoin the disclosure or threats of disclosure of the information to protect

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down in 2007. When the business closed, the company, which is an S corporation, owed an SBA loan of $49K, which is now $89K because of the accrued interest. SBA started to garnish wife’s wages last week. She didn’t like the garnishment. Can’t blame her, who wants to get your hard earned wages taken at the rate of 25% of gross. As PEOTUS says that is a “bigly” deduction, NOT FAIR! And NOT NICE! In addition, they owe $90K of credit card debt plus another $30K of unsecured business debt. They ask if it makes sense to settle the accounts owed. I say what for? With a Chapter 7, you can wipe out all of the $210K debt, start fresh again with zero debt, all it costs is the attorney & filing fees, which are very reasonable. Settlement at half for instance, would still cost $120K, which they don’t have. I mean, settlement is very expensive compared to Chapter 7 legal fees. You

wipe out $240K for almost not cost except legal fees. That’s the American way. Look at PEOTUS, his companies filed bankruptcy four times and he still the president elect. That is one smart dude. VERY SMART! “JESUS CHRIST IS THE SAME YESTERDAY,TODAY, AND FOREVER.” HEBREWS 13:8 Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been in Law practice for thirty years. He specializes in Bankruptcy, Business and Civil Litigation and has handled more than five thousand successful bankruptcy cases in California. He speaks Tagalog and looks forward to discussing your case with you personally. Please call Angie, Barbara or Jess at (626) 284-1142 for an appointment at 1000 S Fremont Ave, MAILSTOP 58, BUILDING A-1 SUITE 1125, Alhambra, CA 91803 OR at 20274 Carrey Road, Walnut, CA 91789.

Evilsizor’s peace of mind. The court ordered Sweeney be “prohibited from using, delivering, copying, printing or disclosing the messages or content of [Evilsizor’s] text messages or e-mail messages or notes, or anything else downloaded from her phone or from what has been called the family computer except as otherwise authorized by the court.” Sweeney also was prohibited from trying to access or otherwise interfere with Evilsizor’s internet-service provider accounts or social-media accounts. Text messages, E-mails, Social media, and other electronic communication has become a common and inseparable part of today’s lifestyle. Accessing, reading, and publicly disclosing electronic communication of an ex, spouse, or sgnificant other has profound effect in every divorce and family law case. A finding of domestic violence against a party can affect the rulings on custody and spousal support issues. If your divorce or family law matter involves your ex, spouse, or significant other downloading and disclosing confidential electronic communication, one has to consider taking appropriate action in the case to be protected from conduct which is regarded as abuse under the California domestic violence statute. A tenant may terminate his or her tenancy on written notice to the landlord that the tenant, or a household member, is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or elder or dependent adult abuse. Civil Code § 1946.7 Likewise, a landlord may terminate (or decline to renew) a tenancy after the tenant has provided written notice that the tenant, or a household member, is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking or elder

or dependent adult abuse where (a) the tenant allows the restrained person to visit the property or the landlord reasonably believes the restrained person’s presence poses a physical threat to others or to a tenant’s right to quiet possession and (b) the landlord previously gave three days’ notice to the tenant to correct the violation. Code of Civil Procedure § 1161.3(b). Code of Civil Procedure Section 1946.7 provides (a) A tenant may notify the landlord that he or she or a household member was a victim of an act that constitutes an act of domestic violence as defined in Section 6211 of the Family Code, sexual assault as defined in Section 261, 261.5, 262, 286, 288a, or 289 of the Penal Code, stalking as defined in Section 1708.7, human trafficking as defined in Section 236.1 of the Penal Code, or abuse of an elder or a dependent adult as defined in Section 15610.07 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, and that the tenant intends to terminate the tenancy. (b) A notice to terminate a tenancy under this section shall be in writing, with one of the following attached to the notice: (1) A copy of a temporary restraining order, emergency protective order, or protective order lawfully issued pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with Section 6240) or Part 4 (commencing with Section 6300) of Division 10 of the Family Code, Section 136.2 of the Penal Code, Section 527.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or Section 213.5 or 15657.03 of the Welfare and Institutions Code that protects the tenant or household member from further domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or abuse of an elder or a dependent adult. (2) A copy of a written report by a peace See REYES, page 12

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PNP deploys police teams to secure ASEAN 2017 venues, city sites By Lilian C. Mellejor

DAVAO CITY, Jan. 10 (PNA) – Four days to the launching of the Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Sunday, the Philippine National Police (PNP) started deploying over 1,400 police officers to the different areas of activities on Tuesday. On Saturday, the PNP said some 3,000 police officers, members of Task Force Davao, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other force multipliers would have been deployed to secure places and delegates of the ASEAN Summit. Most of the police personnel, particularly from the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), will be assigned in the activity and billeting areas as well as securing roads. Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Regional Office XI spokesperson Chief Inspector Andrea Dela Cerna said the region remains on high alert status. Davao City will be the center of two major international activities this month. Aside from the ASEAN Summit, the city will also host one segment of the Miss Universe 2016. For ASEAN alone, the city is expecting more than 1,000 delegates which includes representatives from the diplomatic community, representatives from the private sector, national and local government units and business groups. PNP XI regional director Manuel Gaerlan has encouraged police personnel to closely coordinate with other units helping in the security of ASEAN. He reminded them on their primary mission which is to make sure the visitors and the public are safe and secured. The Davao City’s Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) laid down tighter security measures for the ASEAN Summit during a coordination meeting last week with Task Force Davao, the DCPO, Central 911, City Traffic and Transportation Management Office, and the Joint Task Force Haribon. This year marks the Philippines’ assumption as chair of the ASEAN with President Rodrigo Duterte taking the helm of the country’s leadership. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar earlier said the launch this year will help raise awareness regarding the country’s summit hosting and its benefits. The ASEAN 2017 is also significant because it coincides with the organization’s 50th year anniversary. Andanar said the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will be the lead committee on media affairs and communications to spread awareness and educate the public about the ASEAN. Andanar noted that while 81 percent of ASEAN citizens have heard of the regional grouping, only 24 percent have a basic understanding of what it is and its purpose.

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Code of Conduct in disputed waters possible by mid-2017, Yasay says By Sammy F. Martin

MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) – The long-delayed framework for the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea may be finally completed by the middle of the year, Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. said on Wednesday. In a press briefing, Yasay said the Philippines, as chairman of this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will intensify efforts to fast track the discussions on the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and eventually complete the COC. In fact, discreet discussions are currently underway and China has been “very cooperative” in the process, he said. “The formulation of the COC is precisely being discussed right now. I don’t want to preempt anything by revealing further information but I hope that it will be achieved by mid2017,” Yasay said. “There is now a convergence of national interest to come up with the COC and we are fortunate to have gotten this level.” The COC has been in the works

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officer employed by a state or local law enforcement agency acting in his or her official capacity stating that the tenant or household member has filed a report alleging that he or she or the household member is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, or abuse of an elder or a dependent adult. (3) (A) Documentation from a qualified third party based on information received by that third party while acting in his or her professional capacity to indicate that the tenant or household member is seeking assistance for physical or mental injuries or abuse resulting from an act of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, elder abuse, or dependent adult abuse. The notice to terminate the tenancy should be given within 180 days of the date that any domestic violence restraining order or police report. If notice to terminate the tenancy is provided to the landlord, the tenant shall be responsible for payment of rent for no more than 14 calendar days following the giving of the notice. The tenant shall be released from any rent payment obligation under the lease or rental agreement without penalty. Civ. Code, § 1946.7. This provision is particularly helpful in a divorce situation where the spouse who is the victim of domestic violence is a signatory to the rental agreement and the victim spouse wants to move out of the apartment

since 2002 but “intervening events,” as Yasay called, prompted years of delays and prevented it from moving forward. He said that the COC might “open the door to speed up bilateral engagement” with China to eventually enforce the ruling of an international arbitral tribunal in the disputed waters. The framework, Yasay disclosed, will include key elements and principles for the legally-binding COC. “I hate to think a party not to be bound by it or deviate from it. I’m sure that they will be bound by it,” he said, pointing out that the COC should be agreed by all the parties unanimously. The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration last year nullified China’s excessive claims in the contested waters as it upheld the Philippines’ rights to areas within its 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone, under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Apart from the Philippines, other ASEAN countries that have overlapping claims in the South China Sea are Brunei, Vietnam and Malaysia. or house. However in order to avail of the benefit of this statute, the domestic violence victim should strictly follow the procedures for providing notice to the landlord under the statute. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, APLC. This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, APLC is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 3881611 or e-mail kureyeslaw@gmail. com. Visit our website at kenreyeslaw.com

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MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) – With over 100 summits and conferences to be held nationwide, the Philippines’ hosting of the 2017 Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit 2017 will serve as perfect opportunity to expose the country to the world, a Palace official said on Wednesday. “It will be a perfect for us because the media exposure is free for the Philippines and there are so many delegates,” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar said in an interview with ABS-CBN Network’s morning showing Umagang Kay Ganda. Andanar said tourism will benefit more with the Philippines’ whole year round chairmanship of the ASEAN Summit 2017. He said the ASEAN 2017 will also be a good occasion to show to the world how the Philippines’ 7 percent gross domestic product (GDP) became one of the fastest in the world. “Tourism-wise and also because our GDP is 7 percent. It’s time to show to the delegates from around the world why we have 7 percent GDP,” Andanar said. Aside from mini summits and conferences, the Philippines will host three major ASEAN events that include: ASEAN Ministers meeting in April; ASEAN Head of States Summit in August; and, the ASEAN Head of States plus United States, Russia, China and Japan. He said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has sent invitation to the world leaders from US, China, Japan and Russia. “This is a big event considering that this year is the 50th anniversary, golden anniversary of ASEAN,” Andanar said. Andanar said the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea’s maritime dispute will be tackled during the ASEAN 2017. “So everybody is monitoring this issue, on what to do and what were the rules and regulations discussed during the last year’s ASEAN Summit in Laos because it is being pushed by Singapore and Malaysia and other ASEAN countries,” he explained. Andanar said at least PHP15.9 billion will be spent for the hosting of the ASEAN Summit 2017. He said a kick-off event of the ASEAN 2017 will be held on January 15 at the SMX event center in Davao City where delegates from ASEAN member countries will attend. ASEAN is compose of the Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. President Rodrigo Duterte formally accepted the chairmanship of ASEAN during last year’s ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos.

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Duterte affirms commitment to free PHL from drugs, corruption, criminality By Cielito M. Reganit

MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday affirmed his commitment to free the Filipino people from the evils of drugs, corruption and criminality as he addressed the Diplomatic Corps during the traditional Vin d’Honneur at Malacañang Palace. “When I assumed the presidency six months ago, I pledged to lead my country and my people. I vowed to address three basic evils that subjected my people, especially the poorest and the disenfranchised to the most unbearable burdens of slavery, or millions of them, to drugs, corruption, criminality and a revolution in the south,” he said to honored guests during the traditional New Year reception. He said that his sacred vow has remained unchanged and stressed that he would certainly stay true to the mandate reposed on him as the nation’s leader. “The administration will remain firm in its resolve to hold the corrupt accountable for their deeds. We will make criminals responsible for their actions and we will work very, very hard to finally break the apparatus of the illegal drugs trade,” the President said. “In so doing, we affirm and renew our commitment to bring about the change that my country and people deserve,” Duterte said. Meanwhile, he said that all efforts are also

being made to bring about just and lasting peace in Mindanao and to finally bring to an end one of the longest-running communist insurgencies in the world. Alongside these efforts is the determination to bring about a stronger Philippine economy, he said. “Already, we have started the process of genuine reform to encourage more trade and investments, to intensify commercial activities, to ramp up investment and much-needed infrastructure, to increase revenues to make communities more resilient, and to improve basic social services,” he said. “These changes are vital to make the Philippines a stronger republic. It is on the basis of this political, social and economic reforms and the Philippines will be able to take on an even more active and more influential role in the community of nations,” Duterte said. In the meantime, the President also vowed to cooperate in addressing the common challenges faced by the international community such as the menace of terrorism, natural and human-induced calamities, transnational crimes, hunger and poverty and international disputes. “Indeed, as we thrive to be stronger at our core, we hope to do more not just for our own people but for our region and for the world,” Duterte said.

Pulse Asia survey results on Martial Law mean people want new solutions to PHL’s problems MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) – A Senator on Wednesday said that the survey results of Pulse Asia which showed that majority of Filipinos found that imposing Martial Law today is unnecessary meant that people wanted ‘new solutions’ to the country’s problems on crime and terrorism. “I think nandoon pa rin ang mga problema natin…Ang mga Pilipino naghahanap na ng bagong solusyon, na huwag na tayong bumalik sa mga gawain na nakasama naman sa ating bayan (I think our people are looking for new solutions…People want new solutions so that we won’t have a repeat of pursuits that could damage our country),” Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV told reporters in an interview. Results of the Pulse Asia survey showed that 74 percent of 1,200 survey respondents disagreed with the statement: “Candidly speaking, it may be necessary now to have martial law to solve the many crises of the nation.” Meanwhile, 12 percent agreed, and 14 percent were undecided. The survey was conducted last December 6 to 11, 2016. “It’ a complete rejection of this type of leadership, that type of governance na masyadong

nakakiling sa violence o nakakiling sa martial rule (that encouraged violence or martial rule),” Aquino added. Aquino said that it was problematic how the government would usually think that the solution to crime and violence is increased military and police presence. “Parang iyon na lang lagi ang mga solusyon na ibinibigay sa atin. I think iyong taumbayan, habang naghahanap sila ng lunas sa mga problema, naghahanap din sila ng bagong solusyon mula sa gobyerno (It seems like it [martial law] is the solution they continue to give us. I think that the people, while looking for other remedies to our problems, want newer solutions),” he further said. Aquino meanwhile said that the decision of the Supreme Court to deny the petitions against the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) was expected. “Ang sabi ko nga, hindi na talaga legal ang pag-appreciate sa mga nangyari during the Marcos burial issue. Magiging historical na talaga iyan (I said before, appreciating what happened during the Marcos burial is not a legal issue. It’s a historical issue),” Aquino said.

74 pct of Pinoys see no need for Martial Law – Pulse MANILA, Jan 11 (Mabuhay) – Almost three in every four Filipinos disagree that the imposition of martial law is necessary to solve the country’s problems, according to a Pulse Asia survey released Wednesday. Of 1,200 respondents in the December 6 to 11 poll, 74 percent were not keen on returning to a totalitarian rule, an idea previously floated by President Rodrigo Duterte to strengthen his anti-narcotics crackdown. The survey found that the anti-martial law sentiment holds true across all all geographic areas (65 to 81 percent), socio-economic classes (67 to 76 percent), and age groupings (70 to 77 percent), as well as among both men and women (73 and 74 percent, respectively). At least 81 percent of respondents in Metro Manila do not want martial law compared to 65% in the Visayas. Pulse Asia said the same levels of disagreement are posted in other

socio-demographic groupings. The Pulse Asia survey was conducted just weeks after the Supreme Court’s decision allowing the burial of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in November. Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081 on September 21, 1972, placing the Philippines under Martial Law. Last August, Duterte asked Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno if she would rather have the president declare martial law after the chief magistrate opposed the President’s naming of judges allegedly involved in drugs. Duterte in October also said said he is tempted to declare martial law because of the illegal drug trade in the country. The President, however, clarified last December that he will only impose totalitarian rule in case of foreign invasion.

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Dormant for four years, case now moving The Supreme Court (SC) finally woke up from its slumber after four years of trying to protect a woman with questionable reputation and integrity. The Supreme Court is known for its notoriety of taking its time in deciding cases, particularly if it involves allies of those who appointed them in the High Court. That is why I was surprised to find out that controversial Senator Leila De Lima has been given by the High Court 10 days within which to comment on the disbarment case filed last year by a private lawyer seeking her disbarment. Maybe, most of the SC justices have now been swayed by a strong public clamor that De Lima has to be punished for having an illicit sexual relationship with a married man. The disbarment complaint, filed by lawyer Fernando Perito, accused De Lima of gross immorality in violation of conduct of lawyers due to her illicit sexual relationship with her driver/bodyguard identified as Ronnie Dayan. Aside from Dayan, De Lima was also suspected to have been romantically involved with her two other close-in security aides, PSG Jonel Sanchez and Warren Cristobal, a motorcycle escort from the MMDA. Perito’s complaint against the sex-starved De Lima was further strengthened by the lawmaker’s public admission in a television interview that she indeed had a sexual relationship with her driver/bodyguard for several years. The Supreme Court has been trying to cover up for De Lima’s complete disregard for the rule of law. It is about time that De Lima answers for all the unlawful things she did

during her stint as Justice Secretary. In 2011, as Secretary of Justice, De Lima completely disregarded and defied an SC temporary restraining order (TRO) when she prevented former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and her husband Jose Miguel, from the leaving the country to seek medical treatment. Although a similar disbarment case was filed by Perito against De Lima in 2012, the Supreme Court, for unknown reasons, sat on the case for four years, until now. It is not surprising for the SC to put the De Lima case in the archive since Chief Justice Lourdes Sereno and De Lima were both appointees of former President Noynoy Aquino. We will find out if Chief Justice Sereno and her yellow justice allies will be able to shield De Lima again from her alleged transgressions of the law during her stint in the Department of Justice. Someone should discipline De Lima who probably does not even have an iota of what the rule of law means. *** President Duterte is really a man of his words. He promised that once elected as President, he will increase the monthly pension of retired Social Security System (SSS) members. Despite strong objections from his economic advisers that the pension fund might run out by 2032, President Duterte approved an immediate

P1,000 increase for all SSS retirees. Malacanang said Duterte chose to fulfill his campaign promise to the people, particularly to the elderly and the poor, to give them additional financial assistance at their late stage in life. During the 16th Congress , a bill seeking a P2,000 pensions rate increase was filed and approved in congress. It was however vetoed by former President Noynoy Aquino. The SSS is a private pension fund and has a reported total assets of P487 billion as of October 2016. Malacañang is saying that despite the P1,000 increase for all SSS retirees, the fund life of SSS will remain stable up to year 2040. The fund life of SSS will only remain stable if the sitting President will not allow the Chairman and other SSS directors to receive unreasonable huge salaries and bonuses during their tenure in office. The decision of Duterte to grant the pension increase despite the strong objections from his economic managers is very commendable. His heart is really with the poor. Duterte can’t not rely on Congress to sponsor another pension increase measure. But he has the balls and political will to order the pension increase immediately and to worry later on how to come up with the money needed to shoulder the pension raise. This is the Duterte way. “Action agad si Digong and walang teka, teka muna.” Filipinos must be rejoicing that they have elected a President who is not only a man of his words, but as well as a man with a big heart, particularly for the poor and oppressed. *** Ombudsman Conchita Carpio

Morales’ tenure in office will end by next year if I’m not mistaken. So far, Ombudsman Morales has prosecuted many erring public officials, but only those who are perceived to be the political enemies of her benefactor, former President Noynoy Aquino. Hopefully, before her term expires, she would veer away from the selective justice that she used to do during the Noynoy administration. It would be interesting how she will handle the criminal complaint against De Lima for her alleged role in the proliferation of prohibited drugs inside the NBP once the case will be forwarded to her office. We will also see if Morales will act swiftly on the criminal complaint against former Transportation Secretary Joseph Abaya in connection for the purchase of P3.8 billion worth of vehicular license plates during the time of firmer President Noynoy. It was alleged in the criminal complaint that Abaya and his men connived to allow an unqualified trading company to win the bidding for the purchase of vehicular license plates. It was also stated that Abaya and his men falsified documents and the financial standing of the non-qualified company to enable it to participate in the rigged bidding at the DOTC. I hope Ombudsman Morales will not allow this Abaya case to be archived in her drawers until the time she will retire by next year. Ombudsman Morales is old. It is about time that she renders her decision based on the rule of law and not based on political patronage. She has to be truthful and honest in doing her job as an Ombudsman, even at least during the last year of her incumbency.

Sustainable sports program boosts athletics By Primo P. Agatep

MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) – Decades, Philippine performance in international meets have been tested to the hilt and to develop future budding talents in track and field, a sustainable sports program should be taken seriously with emphasis on grassroots development. The year-round sports program of the Philippine Amateur Athletics Association (PATAFA) coupled with proper identification of athletes, scientific training, sound sports management and honest-to-goodness funding boosted the association campaign. Based on PATAFA’s Year-End Report, the year 2016 proved to be a

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How to prepare for a home loan and what you should know prior to applying Getting a home mortgage now may be easier, lenders will make more efforts to try to understand the borrowers need in order to help them finance more loans Lenders will still be very sensitive to debt to income ratios, credit, fund reserves, employment history etc. but I suspect soon they will have to ease up on some guidelines I noticed a great number of homebuyers first time or repeat home buyers inquiring more about lending guidelines and basically how to rebuild credit. There are plenty of alternative lenders that has easier ways to qualify but might require a higher down pay and they will want a higher rate of interest. So, I have gathered some important guidelines from our source of underwriting mainly thru Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and thought of sharing them with you. There are several types of financing, Conventional with minimal 5% down and Government loan FHA with a minimum of 3.5% Down. The guidelines are similar maybe a little bit more leniency towards FHA but here are the juice of what you need to know and to prepare for: Non Occupant Co-borrower: The income of a non-occupying co-borrower may be considered for qualifying purposes, subject to additional criteria: Down Payment: The occupant borrower must provide 5% of the purchase price towards the down payment using their own funds (which must come from an acceptable source). Qualifying Ratio: The qualifying ratio for the occupying borrower cannot exceed 35%/45% The occupant-borrower must demonstrate the ability and willingness to make the mortgage payment and maintain homeownership. The income from the non-occupant

co-borrower can offset certain weaknesses of the occupant-borrower, such as limited financial reserves, limited credit history, or a higher-than-normal qualifying ratio. However, the income from a non-occupant co-borrower cannot be used to offset significant or recent instances of major derogatory credit in the occupant-borrower’s credit history or an occupant-borrower’s inability to make the mortgage payment without regular and significant assistance from the non-occupant co-borrower. Credit Requirements: A 3 bureau merged in-file report must be obtained that contains at least 3 credit scores for each borrower. A “representative score” (lower of 2, middle of 3) will be chosen for each borrower on the loan. Then, the lowest of all the borrower’s “representative scores” will be the score used for qualifying. The borrower’s established credit history needs to consist of a minimum of 4 trade lines (installment, revolving accounts, mortgages, etc.), one of which has been open a minimum of 24 months, the other 3 must be rated for at least 12 months. Authorized accounts are not included in the minimum trade line requirements. All transactions require a minimum 620 credit score regardless of the automated approval Borrowers without credit scores are not permitted. Loans utilizing non-traditional credit are not permitted

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within 45 days from the date of the application. All pages must be provided regardless if blank GIFT FUNDS ARE ALLOWED AS DOWN PAYMENT FOR OWNER OCCUPIED LOANS WARNING: Avoid Cash deposit, they are very difficult to paper trail and trace. A lot of concerns about credit with Foreclosures or Short Sales or Bankruptcy ?usually for bankruptcy 4 years from Discharge of chapter 7 or 11. For Foreclosures the guideline states 7 years from foreclosure dates. For Short Sales which states “Account Paid for less than amount owed” with zero balances on their accounts, the guidelines states 4 years but mostly lenders now will allow 3 years and if you did not have any mortgage lates prior to the short sale closing, FHA supposedly will allow 2 years from the time the Short Sale closed. There is a very imbalance scale now between buyers and sellers, much more buyers than sellers. So, make sure you a prepared to be patience and fully ready to close at a drop of a dime once your offer is accepted. Good luck, I strongly believe the bottom of the Real Estate is behind us therefore it’s a great time to start to set goals towards homeownership for first time buyers and investors. 2016 will have a more balanced inventory to buyers ratios, therefore it evens out the playing field for first time buyers. Thanks for all your support and Comments, please call Ken Go of 1st Innovative Finance at 562-697-7028 or write to kennethgo@verizon.net for further inquiry in getting the best loan for you. We are currently working on 1st Time buyers seminars on how to prepare to buy a house, call for further details.BRE 01021223 NMLS 238636.

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Is it a hobby or a business? An avid photographer occasionally does wedding photography or sells some shots to the local paper. A stay-at-home parent with a passion for baking takes orders for birthday cakes or desserts for parties. Or someone who’s great with crafts sells some of her creations online. Are they involved in a hobby or a business? That can be a challenging determination for taxpayers, and there are special Internal Revenue Service rules to answer that question, notes the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA.org). You may be surprised by what they mean to you. Here’s the information you need to understand where you stand and how it affects your tax situation. What Is a Business? Both hobby and business income is generally taxable. If your activities can be considered a business, then you can deduct the qualified expenses involved, even if they exceed the income that the business brings in. A key feature of a business, however, is that it is undertaken to earn a profit. In the eyes of the IRS, an activity is presumed to be carried on for a profit if it has made a profit in at least three of the last five tax years, including the current year. (There’s a slightly longer horizon for businesses that involve breeding, showing, training or racing horses.) If you haven’t had the three years or more of profits, the IRS may take

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World Bank sees PHL GDP to grow 6-7% in 3 years By Kris M. Crismundo

MANILA, Jan. 11 (PNA) – The World Bank has seen sustained economic growth in the Philippines at 6.0- to 7.0-percent level in the next three years. In its 2017 Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report released in Washington on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), World Bank forecasted gross domestic product (GDP) for the Philippines in 2019 to grow 6.7 percent. The World Bank also hiked its projection for the Philippines in 2017 and 2018, which was forecasted in June 2016 to settle at 6.2 percent for both years. The latest report now expected Philippine GDP to expand 6.9 percent for this year, higher by 0.7 percentage points from its previous projection. Higher growth projection is likewise seen next year at 7.0 percent, up by 0.8 percentage points. Economic growth projection for the full year of 2016 was also upgraded to 6.8 percent from its previous forecast of 6.4 percent due to higher-than-expected growth in third quarter last year at 7.1 percent.

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Vacationers from US start to arrive in Cebu City for Sinulog

CEBU CITY, Jan. 11 (PNA) – Vacationers or “balikbayans” from the United States started arriving in this city on Wednesday to attend the Sinulog Festival activities this week and the Sinulog Grand Parade on Sunday, January 15. The Department of Tourism (DOT) 7 officially welcomed them at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Lapu-Lapu City. Nine returning overseas Filipinos first arrived past 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the MCIA through a connecting flight from Manila together with other domestic passengers. Flight PR 2845 of Philippine Airlines left Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday. The passengers were greeted at the arrival area by a four-man rondalla playing the Sinulog theme while usherettes clad in colorful Filipiniana dresses adorned them with souvenir necklaces. Dancers in bright-colored cos-

tumes danced to the Sinulog beat outside the airport to entertain those who were waiting for the balikbayans and fetched them from the airport. The DOT 7 and the Balik Cebu committee also welcomed balikbayans from the US via Eva Air and Cathay Pacific connecting flights at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m, respectively. The welcome ceremony is part of the Balik Cebu program, an initiative that was launched in 2002 to encourage more overseas Cebuanos to come home during Sinulog week. The bulk of the balikbayans is set to arrive on Thursday. A chartered flight direct from Los Angeles with 300 balikbayans will arrive at the MCIA around 4:30 a.m. on Thursday. Some 500 balikbayans will be treated to a barrio fiesta welcome dinner on Thursday evening at the Ayala Terraces in Cebu City where they will enjoy performances by Cebuano entertainers.

Tingguian tribe celebrates Tadek Festival NUEVA ERA, Ilocos Norte, Jan. 10 (PNA) – A decade-old annual celebration showcasing this town’s rich culture and traditions has started earlier this year as local residents welcomed 2017 in a festive mood. Being held January 9-12, this year’s Tadek Festival of Nueva Era derived from the Tingguian tribe’s cultural dance highlights a variety show of local talents participated in both by young and old generations. “Nueva Era’s Got Talent” and a variety show which will be held Tuesday night is an added attraction this year with at least nine competitors representing various organizations here. Town Vice Mayor Aldrin Garvida said the main event of Tadek Festival that is running for 12 years now, will be on January 11, which is the Community and Tribal Day, showcasing a day with the community, parade of carabao-drawn carrier or the so called “Parada ti karison” and the coronation night of Miss Nueva Era 2017.

The local government of Nueva Era, which is poised to become the next summer capital of Ilocos Norte, has initiated the construction of an eco-cultural park featuring the distinct traditions of the Tingguian community—from tribal huts, tree houses connecting to hanging bridge with swimming pool amenities, and nature hikes. Established in 2013, the area is a must see place when visiting the province and it is now being flocked to by thousands of local and foreign tourists. Unknown to many, Nueva Era town located about 43 kilometers from Laoag City is endowed with verdant mountains and crystal clear rivers and it has an upland area with the same climate or probably colder than Baguio nowadays. A development masterplan is now on its way for the construction of more tourism-related facilities in the area as investors had already committed to partner with the government to lure more visitors into this part of Luzon.

The beautiful sunset at Manila Bay on the eve of New Year’s Day. Watching the sun before kissing the sea is heaven’s gift to all of us, whether we are rich or poor. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

DOT counts on local governments to attain regional tourism growth

TACLOBAN CITY, Jan. 11 (PNA) – The Department of Tourism (DOT) lauded some local government units in Eastern Visayas for incorporating tourism programs in their local development plans. DOT Eastern Visayas Regional Director Karina Rosa Tiopes was pleased that some local government units in the region had realized the contribution of tourism to economic development. But focusing on tourism is not an easy task as it requires proper planning to ensure that it will align to the overall objective of local governments. Last year, the tourism department assisted local government units in crafting their tourism master plan for

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Cuba sees 74% jump in US visitors in 2016 HAVANA, Jan. 12 (PNA/Xinhua) – In 2016, 74 percent more US citizens took advantage of improved bilateral ties to visit Cuba, compared to the year before, the Cuban government announced on Wednesday. The official data shows that in 2016, 284,937 Americans visited Cuba, for a 74 percent increase in comparison with 2015,” Josefina Vidal, director of US affairs at Cuba’s foreign ministry, posted on Twitter. While US citizens are still banned from freely traveling to Cuba, the administration of outgoing President Barack Obama has relaxed restrictions, allowing travel for business, education, religious or humanitarian purposes. President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has hinted he may revert such policies to pressure Cuba into making more concessions to Washington. Cuba has seen a tourism boom since Havana and the White House agreed in 2014 to work to normalize ties after half a century of animosity. Regular commercial flights from US cities to Cuban destinations were relaunched in August. Today seven airlines operate nearly 20 flights a day from the US to Havana. Cruises have also increased, with companies from Spain, Russia, Canada and the US, including Cuba, on their sailing itineraries. In 2016, Cuba saw a record 4 million international visitors, 13 percent more than in 2015. The tourism industry is hoping to attract more visitors, although it lacks the infrastructure for rapid growth.

2017, incorporating their inputs in the regional tourism master plan. “We asked them if what their priorities are, how can we and the stakeholders helped them and what are the help that they need from the DOT,” said Tiopes. But for local tourism program to become successful, the region should be promoted as a whole and not just by province, according to the official. Each of the six provinces in the region has unique destinations to offer – Biri Rock Formations in Northern Samar, Calicoan Island in Eastern Samar, Sohoton Cave in Samar, Sambawan Island in Biliran, diving sites in Southern Leyte, and Kalanggaman Island in Leyte province.

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Health dept targets 42 million school children for mass deworming By Leilani S. Junio

MANILA, Jan. 10 (PNA) – The Department of Health (DOH) is targeting 42 million schoolchildren aged 1-18 years as beneficiaries of its nationwide deworming program under the school-based immunization program. During Tuesday’s press briefing at the DOH media relations unit in Tayuman, Sta. Cruz Manila, Health Secretary Dr. Paulyn Ubial said they are looking forward to carrying out “Oplan Goodbye Bulate” this month among 19 million children aged 5-18 years in public schools, as well as 23 million preschool (1-4 years) and school-aged children who are not in public schools. Another deworming will be conducted in July as part of the National School Deworming Month. A total of PHP106.3 million has been allocated in the DOH budget for this year’s deworming program.

“This includes everything -- the health information, training, IEC materials and also the response for side effects and surveillance and for research,” said Ubial. Of the amount, PHP82 million will be spent on the tablets, which cost PHP2 each, she said, noting that the amount is higher than the PHP59.8 million budget allocated last year. The DOH will collaborate with the Department of Education in the deworming in public schools, while private schools may receive the deworming pills from the health centers, rural health units, and barangay health stations. Mass deworming is done to help prevent the discharge of “ova” or eggs of parasitic worms to the environment to decrease re-infestation rates among children. “If we can reduce the volume of ova/eggs, we can reduce the infestation,” Ubial said, adding that

deworming should be coupled with proper hygiene and sanitation. In July last year, the national deworming campaign covered 15.8 million of the target 19.2 million school-aged children, and 7.8 million of the target 10.6 million preschool-aged children. World Health Organization (WHO) country representative, Dr. Gundo Weiler, said the Philippines has surpassed the 75 percent target recommended by the organization. “It is excellent to see you (DOH) ahead and your coverage is exceeding the global rate and also the regional average rates for the coverage rate in school children of more than 80 percent and pre-school children of more than 70 percent. It is a testament to the strong commitment by the government. We want to congratulate the Philippines for that,” Weiler said. “The challenge is for us to be able to go beyond the 82 percent

accomplishment rate achieved last July,” Ubial said. The deworming program, which will administer the Albendazole chewable tablets (400 mg), will be on a voluntary basis and will only be implemented with consent forms filled up by the parents or guardian of the child. “Let us not deprive our children of the protection against serious illnesses. Ask and verify facts on deworming from your nearest health facility,” Ubial said, assuring that the drug is safe and has been certified by the WHO and the Food and Drug Administration. She said the tablet’s side effects are “minimal” -- dizziness, nausea, headache and vomiting -- and are transient, self-limiting and manageable. She further clarified that the abdominal pain reported in Zamboanga in the past deworming program has been proven to be unrelated to the deworming pill.

Hontiveros pushes for a national multi-sectoral strategy vs. HIV Akbayan Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday pushed for the implementation of a national multi-sectoral strategy to address the rising incidence of HIV and AIDS in the country amidst reports that there will be 133,000 people living with HIV in the Philippines by 2022. In a press conference in Quezon City attended by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) groups and organized by the DANGAL National Network, Hontiveros

said that from 6,015 total cases in 2010, HIV/AIDS incidence in the country rose to a total of 33,419 during just the first quarter of 2016. “The situation we face is dire,” the senator said. “The rapid increase in the last six years reflects an alarming landscape: the HIV is expanding in urban centers of the country, affecting disproportionately populations and communities that are marginalized and vulnerable: young Filipinos, gay and bisexual men, transgender people, and

people who use drugs,” Hontiveros added. As a response, Hontiveros, who is also the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, filed Senate Bill No. 376 or the Philippine HIV and AIDS Policy Bill to introduce an evidence-based, human rights-informed, and gender-transformative HIV prevention and treatment plan. Hontiveros said her bill will formulate a six-year National Multi-Sectoral HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan, which will incorporate a

prevention program that will have a strong focus on education and accessibility of reproductive health services. “80% of new infections come from men having sex with men. The median age of those diagnosed with HIV is below 35 years old” Hontiveros lamented. “At a time when stigma overrules government policies on this important health issue, we need to underscore that the foundation of curbing HIV must be based on the protection of human rights” she said.

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Invaluable coverage: The deadline to sign up thru Covered California in 2017 nears Affordable and invaluable health care is available for uninsured Californians in 2017. But the deadline to enroll is drawing near: Covered California’s open enrollment ends on Jan. 31. Those who enroll by Jan. 15 will have their coverage begin on Feb. 1. Those signing up between Jan. 16 and Jan. 31 will have coverage starting March 1. While rising rates are a real concern, Covered California members who are renewing their coverage now are finding real savings by shopping around within their health plan’s metal tier. (Plans are available in four metal tiers, also known as coverage levels.) Covered California found that renewing members who have switched their plan, but remain within the same metal tier, have saved an average of $38 per month or $456 per year. In addition, more than half of all Covered California consumers, 59 percent, are eligible to choose a Bronze plan for less than $10 per month. Bronze plans offer three visits to a primary care physician or specialist that are not subject to a deductible. Also, nearly half of all Covered California consumers, 49

percent, can get a Silver plan for less than $100 per month.None of the outpatient services included in the Silver plan —such as primary, urgent and specialist care —is subject to a deductible. For someone like Adam Kuns, 27, of Camarillo, the financial impact is secondary to managing his diabetes. Kuns was on his parents’ insurance plan until age 23, but he was depleting their retirement fund paying the $10,000 deductible for all of his needed care. That was until Covered California began offering coverage in 2014. “I can get the care I really need without going bankrupt,” Kuns said. “I’ve been on both ends of the stick. I’ve gone from having no health care and draining my parents’ retirement to having health insurance that actually works for me. I’m willing to pay a higher premium to get a lower deductible.” As a small-business owner, Kuns said it can be tough paying more than $340 a month for coverage, but it certainly is better than the alternative. Along with diabetes, Kuns also has ulcerative colitis. He now has an insulin pump and sees an endocrinologist regularly to help

him manage his conditions. There are many more stories like his throughout the state,since more than 2.8 million Californians have purchased health insurance through Covered California.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the uninsured rate has fallen from 17 percent in 2013 to 7.4 percent in the first half of 2016. Covered California has built a competitive market where the consumer is in the driver’s seat and health plans are fighting for their business. More than 90 percent of Californianshave a choice between three or more carriers, and all will

have at least two to choose from in 2017. Having coverage can also protect individuals and their families from spending tens of thousands of dollars on an unexpected emergency room visit. Thoseinterested in enrolling online can do so on CoveredCA.com. Free and confidential in-person assistance, available in a variety of languages, can be found by clicking on “Free Local Help to Enroll.” Consumerscan find a nearby enroller or have a certified enroller contact them through the “Help on Demand” feature. Theycan also enroll over the phone by calling Covered California at (800) 300-1506.

Governor’s budget maintains critical children’s health funding City of Los Angeles On behalf of the California Chil- peal the Affordable Care Act without the Administration will continue to dren’s Health Coverage Coalition, a simultaneous, viable replacement make children’s health coverage a reminds local businesses Mark Diel, CEO of the California and institute a block grant structure statewide priority, regardless of any it’s time to renew Coverage and Health Initiatives, for Medicaid programs, which would federal changes that may come. issued the following statement in response to Governor Brown’s 201718 budget proposal: “At a time of significant uncertainty at the federal level around the future of health coverage for children and families, we are glad Governor Brown’s budget proposal released today maintains critical funding for children’s health including Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the expansion of Medi-Cal to undocumented kids through SB 75 (Health for All Kids). In his address this morning, Governor Brown acknowledged uncertainty at the federal level. Recent statements from the president-elect’s transition team and Congress indicate their intent to re-

spur major changes in the private insurance market that could result in millions of Californians losing health care coverage. The California Children’s Health Coverage Coalition appreciates the Governor’s commitment to keeping California’s children insured. Over 5 million California children rely on the Medi-Cal program. Specifically, we are pleased to see that the Governor remains committed to expanded Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented children through the ongoing implementation of SB 75 (Chapter 18, Statutes of 2015) Health for All Kids. Based on the Governor’s projections, SB 75 will cover approximately 185,000 children by the end of June 2018. The California Children’s Health Coverage Coalition hopes that

Currently, 97 percent of California’s children have access to health insurance and it is critical that California take a strong stand to protect the significant progress we have made in covering children and building a healthy future workforce for our state. We look forward to working closely with the Administration and the Legislature to maintain these priorities for children’s health in the upcoming budget debate.” The Children’s Health Coverage Coalition is comprised of California Coverage & Health Initiatives, Children Now, Children’s Defense Fund-California, PICO California, The Children’s Partnership, and United Ways of California. Follow the Coalition on Twitter at @ KidsHealthCA.

L.A. Controller calls on city to hold off on parking fine reductions Instead urges cuts to punitive tickets and overhead costs with new technologies and better signage Los Angeles – Controller Ron Galperin unveiled a new parking website that explains LA’s parking ticket program. The online report shows the City generated close to $148 million in gross ticket revenues in the last year – but some ¾ of ticket revenue went to overhead, salaries and administrative costs. The remaining $41 million was transferred to the City’s General Fund to help pay for City services such as police and fire. With the City facing significant liability claims, potential cuts in federal grants and a projected $245 million budget shortfall for 2016-17, the Controller warned policymakers to act with caution in reducing parking

fines and urged the City to instead invest in smart technologies and other reforms to help reduce costs of the Dept. of Transportation’s parking enforcement program – and to enact changes that will help Angelenos to avoid getting a parking ticket in the first place. “As much as we’d like to reduce parking fines, we currently rely on the revenues,” said Galperin. “Rather than just cut ticket prices now, we should instead invest in new solutions that will help to reduce administrative costs, and give people a clearer indication whether they can park in a spot—so as to not get a ticket in the first place.” The Controller advocated for smart parking reform that focuses on helping people avoid being ticketed, and on helping to increase compliance. These reforms include: Expansion of smartphone apps so people can add money to their meters

by phone; More efficient freight and delivery truck parking program; Reevaluation of street sweeping schedules and notifications; Digital parking signs that are easier-to-understand, easier to change, and clearly tell people what the fine is for a violation; Explore possible changes to accrued late fees and penalties - both to decrease the burden on people who have trouble paying and to increase the likelihood of actual collections. (19% of tickets get paid late and incur additional fees). “Everyone hates getting parking tickets, but parking tickets are an important tool to keep parking spots available in front of businesses, ensure first responders have access to fire hydrants and fire lanes in case of an emergency, and help make sure Angelenos can find parking spots near their homes,” said Galperin.

Updated website offers easy filing on mobile devices

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Office of Finance is reminding entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals that conduct business activities within the City of Los Angeles that it’s time to submit their Business Tax Renewal Form. The filing period ends February 28, 2017, and businesses are encouraged to avoid lines or delays by filing early online or at one of three office locations (listed below). The Office of Finance has a newly updated website that makes it easier than ever to submit the form online from any kind of device: finance. lacity.org. All registered businesses must submit a Business Tax Renewal Form even if they don’t owe taxes. You may qualify for an exemption, especially if you have a new or small business. Businesses that qualify for the Small Business Exemption are also eligible to receive assistance in completing their tax renewal forms until February 10, 2017. For more information, visit finance.lacity. org or call 844-663-4411. Office of Finance Locations (open Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM): City Hall (Use Main St. Entrance) 200 N. Spring Street Rm. 101 Van Nuys Civic Center Braude Constituent Services Center 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. Rm. 110 West Los Angeles 1828 Sawtelle Blvd. Rm. 102

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Rogue extensively updated for 2017, including addition of first-ever Rogue Hybrid model DETROIT – Cars. com has selected the redesigned 2017 Nissan Rogue crossover as its “2017 Family Car of the Year.” It is the second year in a row that Rogue, Nissan’s best-selling model in 2016, has won the honor. The award was announced in con- Manuel Lava junction with the North American International Auto Show. Among the family oriented features on the new Rogue are available 3-row/7-passenger seating and exceptional passenger and cargo flexibility with its innovative EZ Flex Seating System™ and DivideN-Hide® Cargo System. The new Rogue has been updated with fresh exterior and interior treatments, an expanded suite of available Nissan Safety Shield technologies including available Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection1, and the first-ever Rogue Hybrid model. “Rogue has not only jumped into the top sales spot in the Nissan lineup, it is also becoming one of the most awarded vehicles in Nissan history,” said Christian Meunier, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations, Nissan North America, Inc.; chairman, Nissan Canada. “We are honored by the recognition by the editors of Cars.com – it’s a great way to kick off the new year.” In selecting Rogue as their 2017 Family Car of the Year, the Cars.

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On approval of credit. Plus tax and license. $0 security deposit. $.15 cents per mile excess of 12k mile per year.

On approval of credit. Plus tax and license. $0 security deposit. $.15 cents per mile excess of 12k mile per year.

On approval of credit. Plus tax and license. $0 security deposit. $.15 cents per mile excess of 12k mile per year.

On approval of credit. Plus tax and license. $0 security deposit. $.15 cents per mile excess of 12k mile per year.

On approval of credit. Plus tax and license. $0 security deposit. $.15 cents per mile excess of 12k mile per year.

On approval of credit. Plus tax and license. $0 security deposit. $.20 cents per mile excess of 12k mile per year.

On approval of credit. Plus tax and license. $0 security deposit. $.20 cents per mile excess of 12k mile per year.

MSRP $17,625. 36 month lease of $147 plus tax with $1,777 drive off. $.15 per over mileage charge.

MSRP $20,375. 36 month lease of $147 per month plus tax with $1,777 drive off. $.15 per over mileage.

MSRP $23,990. 36 month lease of $167 per month plus tax with $1,777 drive off. $.15 per over mileage.

MSRP $21,065. 36 month lease of $177 per month plus tax with $1,777 drive off. $.15 per over mileage.

MSRP $25,545. 36 month lease $187 per month plus tax with $1,777 drive off. $.15 per over mileage

MSRP $30,440. 36 month lease of $237 per month plus tax with $1,777 drive off. $.20 per over mileage.

MSRP $34,550. 36 month lease of $287 per month plus tax with $1,777 drive off. $.20 per over mileage.

Price plus goverment fees and taxes, any finance charge, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge any emissions testing charge. Offer expires on 02/28/2017.

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2007 Toyota 2009 Volkswagen Camry CE CC Sport VIN: JTNBE46K473092437 Stock#: T73092437

$6,991

2007 BMW 530i

VIN: WVWML73CX9E566450 VIN: WBANE73537CM48312 Stock#: S9E566450 Stock#: T7CM48312

$7,981

$7,982

2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

2010 Ford Edge SEL

2010 BMW 328i

2013 Honda Civic LX

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid

VIN: 1GNDS13S922449948 Stock#: M22449948

VIN: 2FMDK4JC1ABA82828 Stock#: TABA82828

VIN: WBAPH5G54ANM69762 Stock#: TANM69762

VIN: 19XFB2E51DE028763 Stock#: TDE028763

VIN: 4T1BB46K79U094673 Stock#: T9U094673

$8,981

$9,982

$9,982

$10,982

$10,991

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Best used cars now available in the market for less By Jon Linkov Consumer Reports

Not everyone enjoys poring over used-car classified ads to find that hidden gem. Even our experts find the hunt through bad cars to be the worst part of the buying experience. An easier solution: Simply determine your budget and choose a vehicle from our lists of the best used cars. We dug through years of test data and hundreds of thousands of survey responses, and cross-referenced those metrics with the availability of electronic stability control, a lifesaving safety feature. The best of the best used car models can be accessed at consumerreports.org.. Each model performed well in our road tests when it was new and had above-average reliability for the model years shown. In addition, each vehicle offered ESC as a standard or optional feature. We also included a list of used cars you should avoid considering because they proved to be particularly troublesome and unreliable. Of course, even for used cars we recommend, there can be stinkers – due to a bad day at the factory or a former owner who didn’t care much for car maintenance. Before you buy, make sure to pay for a thorough inspection by a certified mechanic, so there are no surprises down the road. But there is a much better way of buying a used vehicle. And all you have to do is get down to Cars 911, where all used vehicle have been checked and re-cheked before they even go to the lot. Fo a hassle-free car-buying for a used vehicle, call Cars 911 now. Cars 911 is one of the leading car dealerships that specializes in preowned vehicles. They have experts in all car brands and will provide you the best tips on why buying a used vehicle is worth it all, especially when you are in dire need of a vehicle ASAP as if getting one is an “emergency.” They have more than 25 banks, all of which are ready to approve! Call now. The Cars 911 experts are waiting for you. You can reach them at (323) 222-2400. Cars 911 is located at 2244 N. San Fernando Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90065. Mention our ad here in this edition of Weekend Balita and you will be treated with utmost care.

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All-New 2018 Honda Odyssey Minivan Makes World Debut at 2017 NAIAS

2018 Honda Odyssey

DETROIT – Honda today took the wraps off a sleek, sophisticated and innovative new 2018 Odyssey minivan, launching at dealerships nationwide this spring. Already the most popular minivan with individual American car buyers for seven years running, the next-generation Odyssey brings a host of new features and technologies for 2018, including a uniquely versatile new Magic Slide™ second-row seat; new CabinWatch and CabinTalk technologies; new Display Audio touchscreen with Honda-developed OS; 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity; new Rear Entertainment System with streaming video; and Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive technologies, now offered standard on EX and above trims. “This new Odyssey raises the stakes for family-friendly packaging, performance and technology in the minivan segment,” said John Mendel, Executive Vice President of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “In all aspects of its design, the new Odyssey is made to keep every member of the family happy, no matter the seating position, no matter the destination.” Sophisticated and Family-Friendly Design The Odyssey’s sophisticated and modern new styling adopts Honda’s signature flying wing front grille flanked by available LED front headlights. The bold and sporty front fascia also conceals a new Active Shutter Grille for improved fuel efficiency when cruising. The Odyssey’s signature lightning bolt beltline now provides an even more elegant design element with the sliding door tracks hidden in the lower portion of the rear quarter windows. At the rear there are LED taillights and an available new hands-free power tailgate with foot activation. Inside, the new Odyssey features

high-grade materials including a soft-touch instrument panel. The driver’s meter features a new 7-inch, full-color TFT display, and in the center of the dash there is an available 8-inch high-resolution Display Audio touchscreen interface (EX and above). In upper grades, stain-resistant leather firstand second-row seating surfaces and door trim and black carpeting and black seatbelts are designed to conceal stains, while a new grooveless tambour lid on the spacious and versatile center console resists the accumulation of crumbs and debris. In-vehicle connectivity is taken to a whole new “family connectivity” concept. Old-fashioned family connectivity – sometimes called a conversation – is made easier than ever with the quietest cabin in the class, and is augmented with a multitude of new connected-vehicle features and technologies, including: New Display Audio – featuring a new Honda-developed operating system, more intuitive menus and customizable app tiles, this 8-inch high-resolution (720P) touchscreen interface serves as the nerve center for a multitude of new audio and telematics options, including Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatibility, and adds a physical volume knob for improved usability. System updates – users can download available updates to the Display Audio operating system and rear entertainment system at their convenience via 4G LTE, WiFi, or USB. Although a Honda is a Honda wherever you see one, Filipinos flock to Carson Honda because of the friendly Filipino staff at the dealership and of course because of the service our kababayans provide. One of them, Rohmer Manalese,

January 31, 2017.

has even earned the “Best in Customer Satisfaction,”an honor he keeps consistently, along with the three other Filipino sales staff in the persons of Ricky Agagas, Terzo Pallen and Christian Reyes, all of whom are veterans in the car sales

industry. “We have a great staff and this is a great dealership,” Carson Honda General Manager Krisztian Kratky said. “We have a friendly atmosphere.” Carson Honda is located at 1435 E. 223rd Street, Carson, CA 90745. They can be reached toll free at 1-800- 503-2321.

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. But not all of us are like that.” Fleet Sales Manager Raymond Orosa of Mercedes-Benz, Encino, opens up. “It’s about selling (yes), but it’s not about selling to them today – if they’re not ready. You don’t push them. You may close a sale by doing that but it’s not a ‘buyer for life,’ (that sale) ends there. I don’t go for Filipino-American Raymond Orosa of MB Encino. one-hit wonders. Photo: Angel Tahimik I go for you, your brother, your sister, your friends. Eventually, You help as many people as you can I don’t have to call people anymore re- and the rest keep on. There’s one rule lationship and his bedrock principle I follow: you don’t think about the is the rightest: he is not your typical money you make. It will come. If you “car salesman.” Orosa has been with genuinely help people by giving them Mercedes-Benz for 10 years. Having sufficient information, they see that sold roughly 2,500 cars in his lifetime and they come back to you.” Car Salesmen are stereotyped – and only with Mercedes-Benz – the man clearly has car-selling down to negatively for this reason: the typical a fine art. He won “Salesman of the “car salesman”will try to win you over Year” numerous times and is known at all cost in the shortest amount of for going above and beyond the norm time possible. However, a few of of client service. “I deliver cars...pick them would try to earn your trust, up their cars for service...I’d lease a take time and work along your pace – car so that when I pick up their car not theirs. They are not your typical they’d have a loaner car – I do things car salesman, and one of them goes differently,” Orosa adds. by the name of Raymond Orosa. You Orosa’s face lit up when he spoke can reach him at 818.536.2413 or go about his favorite thing about the job. to Mercedes-Benz of Encino at 16721 “(It’s) the people,” Orosa uttered Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436. in a heartbeat. “I love helping people. (Angel Tahimik)

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2017 MITSUBISHI

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EXPIRES 01/31/2017

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Lease example for 2017 Mirage G4 ES CVT, MSRP $15,195 plus $835 ($960 Alaska/Hawaii) destination handling. Includes required refundable security deposit. Exclusive tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, insurance and the like. Available through Ally Financial, subject to approved credit and insurance. Net capitalized cost is $13,795 and includes $595 acquisition fee. Option to purchase at lease end at price determined at lease signing. Lessee is responsible for maintenance, repairs, excess wear, and $0.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year. Not all customer will qualify. Price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. Other lease terms/details apply. May not combine with factory cash rebates. Illustration shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold. See your participating dealer for details. Offer valid from 01/04/2017 through 01/31/2017.

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EXPIRES 01/31/2017

Lease example for 2017 Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 2WD CVT, MSRP $20,995 plus $895 ($1,020 Alaska/Hawaii) destination handling. Includes required refundable security deposit. Exclusive tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, insurance and the like. Due at signing is if customer applies $500.00 lease rebate. Available through Ally Financial, subject to approved credit and insurance. Net capitalized cost is $19,086 and includes $595 acquisition fee. Option to purchase at lease end at price determined at lease signing. Lessee is responsible for maintenance, repairs, excess wear, and $0.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year. Not all customer will qualify. Price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. Other lease terms/details apply. This offer may not combine with factory cash rebates. Illustration shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold. See your participating dealer for details. Offer valid from 01/04/2017 through 01/31/2017.

2017 MITSUBISHI

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$

189

/MO

OUTLANDER 2.4 es 2WD CVT $

PLUS TAX

36 MONTHS LEASE

$2,488 TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING

EXPIRES 01/31/2017

189

/MO

Lease example for 2017 Lancer 2.0 ES CVT, MSRP $18,795 plus $835 ($960 Alaska/Hawaii) destination handling. Includes required refundable security deposit. Exclusive tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, insurance and the like. Due at signing is if customer applies $500.00 lease rebate. Available through Ally Financial, subject to approved credit and insurance. Net capitalized cost is $17,500 and includes $595 acquisition fee. Option to purchase at lease end at price determined at lease signing. Lessee is responsible for maintenance, repairs, excess wear, and $0.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year. Not all customer will qualify. Price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. Other lease terms/details apply. This offer may not combine with factory cash rebates. Illustration shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold. See your participating dealer for details. Offer valid from 01/04/2017 through 01/31/2017.

219

/MO

PLUS TAX

48 MONTHS LEASE

$2,693 TOTAL DUE AT SIGNING

EXPIRES 01/31/2017

4 ES 2 WD CVT 495 plus $8 Lease example for 2017 Outlander 2 2.4 2WD CVT, MSRP $23 $23,495 $895 ($1,020 Alaska/Hawaii) destination handling. Includes required refundable security deposit. Exclusive tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, insurance and the like. Due at signing is if customer applies $750.00 lease rebate. Available through Ally Financial, subject to approved credit and insurance. Net capitalized cost is $21,503 and includes $595 acquisition fee. Option to purchase at lease end at price determined at lease signing. Lessee is responsible for maintenance, repairs, excess wear, and $0.20 per mile over 12,000 miles/year. Not all customer will qualify. Price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. Other lease terms/details apply. This offer may not combine with factory cash rebates. Illustration shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold. See your participating dealer for details. Offer valid from 01/04/2017 through 01/31/2017.

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

PRE-OWNED SUPER CENTER ‘05 TOYOTA RAV4 BASE ‘15 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE RF 1.2LL I-3 CYL, HATCHBACK 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SUV

Stk: S70307B | 038502

6,995

NOW

$

Stk: P2266 | 014094

7,895

NOW

$

‘17 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 ES ‘14 MITSUBISHI LANCER GT 1.2LL I-3 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2364 | 003410

NOW

12,995

$

2.4LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2343 | 002454

NOW

13,995

$

‘15 NISSAN VERSA S 1.6LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2321 | 869836

8,595

NOW

$

‘16 NISSAN SENTRA 1.8LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2355 | 219568

NOW

14,595

$

‘06 HONDA PILOT EX-L 3.5LL V-6 CYL, SUV

Stk: S71020DA | 012010

9,995

NOW

$

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

Stk: P2331 | 017199

NOW

15,495

$

‘09 TOYOTA MATRIX

2.4LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: S71143A | 009478

9,995

NOW

$

‘03 LEXUS SC 430 BASE

4.3LL V-8 CYL, CONVERTIBLE

Stk: P2354S | 047739

NOW

2.4LL I-4 CYL, SUV

Stk: 70105A | 009732

NOW

10,995

$

‘10 TOYOTA PRIUS 1.8LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: S70993A | 071114

NOW

11,995

$

‘13 KIA OPTIMA LX 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2346S | 236306

NOW

12,695

$

‘16 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT ‘14 MAZDA MAZDA6 I TOURING ‘16 HONDA ACCORD LX W/HONDA SENSING 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SUV

Stk: P2335R | 330923

16,995

$

‘10 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

NOW

17,995

$

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Stk: S71048A | 130459

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18,995

$

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Stk: 60211A | 139011

NOW

19,595

$

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per month plus tax at 36 months

2009 Honda Civic 261146A/9H503520

$7,998

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2015 Hyundai Accent GS

2009 Scion XB

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WAS $11,498

WAS 10,491

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2009 Honda Civic EX

$8,991

NOW

$9,998

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$12,991

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WAS $14,988

NOW

$13,488

2013 Honda Accord LX

2014 Honda Accord

2013 Honda CR-V

2014 Honda Odyssey LX

2012 Honda Pilot

2015 Volvo S60 T5

2015 Honda Pilot LX

WAS $16,188

WAS $16,498

WAS $19,491

WAS $21,498

WAS $22,498

WAS $23,091

WAS $25,498

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NOW

$14,688

92440/DL057947

92374/EA199269

NOW

$14,998

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$17,991

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NOW

$19,998

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Start of the Year SALE “Tawag na mu!”

EUGENE NE C NE C.. Senior Sales Consultant

SONNY C. Filipino Sales

(562) 472.8938

((562) 688.4626

2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 5 Speed BUY FOR

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER 5MT

11,199

$

*

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

0

Customer Rebate.....................$2,500 0 Loyalty Rebate ........................$500 0 Military Rebate .......................$500 0

0

48 MONTHS FINANCING

2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORTS ES BUY $ * 5 Speed

UP TO

MSRP..............$26,890 0

0

WAS 7,988

$

$

5,988

Stk: C17093A

‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE SUV

WAS $14,988 $ Stk: C16162A

12,800 NURSES PROGRAM AVAILABLE!

18,199

$

*

Customer Rebate.......................$3.000 0 Loyalty Rebate ..........................$500 0 Military Rebate ........................$500 0

0

72 MONTHS FINANCING

‘05 MITSUBISHI LANCER OZ RALLY SEDAN

72 MONTHS FINANCING

MSRP...................$23,890 0

Customer Rebate.......................$2,500 00 Loyalty Rebate ...........................$500 00 Military Rebate ...........................$500 00

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2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES 7 Seater

20,899

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*

MSRP................$23,330 0

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

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16,999

$

BUY FOR

‘10 MAZDA MAZDA3 s HATHCBACK

WAS 10,988 $

Stk: C16206A

$

7,988

‘14 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER GT SUV

WAS $16,988 $ Stk: C17153A

0

14,988

%

72 MONTHS FINANCING

‘07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS COUPE

WAS 10,900 $

$

7,999

Stk: C2894P

‘09 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN

WAS $18,999 $ Stk: C10001A

% FINANCING

15,900

‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN

WAS $10,900 $ Stk: C2986P

8,988

‘15 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV WAS $25,800 $ Stk: C2952P

19,988

‘12 HONDA ACCORD 2.4 LX SEDAN

WAS $13,988 $ Stk: C16203A

11,800

‘13 HONDA PILOT EX-L FWD SUV

WAS $28,999 $ Stk: C2936P

23,800

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

Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Nissan

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5 YR/60,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

10100

10 YR/100,000 MILES LTD POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 5/60

ONLY 5/60

5YR

5 YR/UNLIMITED MILES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

YES

NONE

NONE

NONE

PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE PLUS DESTINATION CHARGE ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES SUCH AS CUSTOMER & LOYALTY REBATE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS QUALIFY FOR LOYALTY RABATE. TO QUALIFY CUSTOMER MUST BE A CURRENT MITSUBISHI VEHICLE REGISTERED OWNER. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE. ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *All special lease are based on Tier 1 Credit through Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America. All payments are plus tax, first payments, license and acquisition fees included in lease.

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Nissan of Mission Hills

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

Serving the Filipino Community for more than 20 years.

Specials “Tawagan or hanapin nyo lang ako”

Manuel Lava

“Kayang-kaya nyo ang down at mababa lang ang monthly payment!” Ikaw ba ay problematic dahil sa Bad Credit/No Credit?. No Driver’s License? No SS? Ok na ang TIN!. Bankruptcy? WALANG PROBLEMA!!!

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Cell: (661)-644-0944

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299

$

329

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5,995

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9,995

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CLA 250

329

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*MSRP $35 $35,675 675 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, credit $3,623 $3 623 plus tax and license due at signing signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires January 17, 2017.

Raymond Orosa

“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through January 17, 2017. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $32,177. Includes destination charge, premium package, becker MAP PILOT® -pre-writing, becker MAP PILOT® and transpotation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $11,844. Cash due at signing includes $2,499 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $329. Total payments equal $15,138. Subject to credit approval. No security deposit required.”

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Mercedes-Benz 2017 GLA 250

Mercedes-Benz 2017 C 300

LEASE FOR

Mercedes-Benz 2017 GLC 300

LEASE FOR

329

*MSRP $36,525 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $3,623 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess +TAX/MO for 36 MOS. mileage. Expires January 17, 2017.

*MSRP $41,675 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $4,183 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires January 17, 2017.

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“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through January 17, 2017. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $32,627. Includes destination charge, premium package, and transportation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $11,844. Cash due at signing includes $2,499 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $329. Total payments equal $15,138. Subject to credit approval. No security deposit required.”

$

389

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“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through January 17, 2017. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $36,647. Includes destination charge, premium package, and transpotation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $14,004. Cash due at signing includes $2,999 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $389. Total payments equal $17,798. Subject to credit approval. No security deposit required.”

LEASE FOR *MSRP $41,905 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $4,173 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires January 17, 2017.

479

$

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“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through January 17, 2017. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $38,513. Includes destination charge, premium package, and transportation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $17,244. Cash due at signing includes $2,899 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $479. Total payments equal $20,938. Subject to credit approval. No security deposit required.”

You’re not just a Mercedes-Benz driver, you’re part of the family. Up to 5 months’ payment credit* on your current Mercedes-Benz Financial Services lease with the purchase of a new 2015 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz. *Eligible customers will receive up to 5 months’ payment credit on their current lease with a lease or finance of any new 2015 or 2016 Mercedes-Benz vehicle through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. Certain exclusions apply. See dealer for details.

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$22,988

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$23,988

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$25,988

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