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Trump signs EO to build wall, boost immigration enforcement WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to boost border security before his scheduled speech at the Department of Homeland Security. “The first order is the bor- and financed by Washington, der security and immigration but Mexico will “100 percent” enforcement improvements, reimburse the United States it addresses long-overdue at “a later date.” border security issues,” The cost of the wall to White House Press Secretary block off the nearly 2000 Sean Spicer said during a mile (3200 km) long border press briefing. “It will be the has been estimated to be first order in that to build a anything from USD8 billion large physical barrier on the to USD25 billion. In some parts of the borsouthern border.” Trump reiterated earlier der, different versions of barWednesday during an inter- riers already exist, but most view that the wall project of the border cross through will start as soon as possible See TRUMPH, page 7 President Donald J. Trump signs Executive Orders to advance the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines – keeping his promise to expedite projects that will create jobs and increase national security (White House photo)

Andanar meets Fil-Ams in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 25 (PNA) – Filipino-Americans gave an enthusiastic welcome to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar in an open forum at the Philippine Consular Office in Los Angeles, California yesterday, January 23 (Los Angeles Time). Andanar discussed various current issues in the Philippines before the Filipino-American community. On the war against drugs, Andanar said that President Rodrigo Duterte is serious in suppressing the huge problem of illegal drugs in the

Philippines. “The international community barely noticed the Philippines until President Duterte declared war on illegal drugs,” Andanar pointed out. He said the move to destroy the apparatus would be relentless and sustained until the last protector and pusher are put in jail or finally stopped. “Hindi po siya nagbibiro,” Andanar said. The Presidential Communications Chief said the Duterte administration is doing its share to solve the drug menace in the country: “It’s a comprehensive answer, a comprehensive

solution to solve the drug addiction problem of our country, whether it is shabu or marijuana, cocaine, heroin. And we do have a comprehensive solution to these problems with the Department of Health in the forefront.” Andanar assured his audience that there is nothing to worry about in Philippine-US relations, as US President Donald Trump and President Duterte share a few commonalities in their policies in their respective countries. “The fact that the President sent Secretary Jun See ANDANAR, page 7

GRP panel to ask for de-listing of CPP leader from US terror list By Lilian C. Mellejor

ROME, Italy, Jan. 25 (PNA) – As the peace negotiations between the Government of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front (NDF) comes to a close, the government peace negotiators are set to recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte requesting the United States See CPP LEADER, page 7

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Billions of pesos lost in traffic; Legarda pushes for sustainable transpo MANILA, Jan. 24 (PNA) – As the country faces to lose six billion pesos daily due to the traffic jams in Metro Manila, Senator Loren Legarda is fervently pushing for the passage of a measure that promotes sustainable and alternative modes of transportation and other mobility options. In filing Senate Bill No. 914, Legarda, Chair of the Senate Committee on Finance, said that while the Philippines is being hailed as one of the fastest growing economies worldwide, the traffic congestion in the metro impairs the economy. “It is estimated that we are currently losing about three billion pesos a day due

to the traffic problem in Metro Manila and without intervention, this could rise to six billion pesos a day by 2030 as projected by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA),” she explained. “Because of traffic, people spend so much time on the road, become less productive and more tired, and spend less time with their families. So it affects not only the economy, but also the health and personal relations of our people,” she added. Legarda, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Climate Change, said that the traffic congestion likewise aggravates the already huge contribution of the transport See TRAFFIC, page 7

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Le Tour De Filipinas kicks off Feb. 18 By Primo P. Agatep

MANILA, Jan. 24 (PNA) – The Le Tour De Filipinas blasts off starting February 18 at the foot of the fabled Mount Mayon in Legaspi City, Albay. Seventy-five riders representing 15 teams that include the top 13 foreign continental teams will challenge two local squads- PhilCycling National Team and 7-11 Sava Road Bike Philippines. This summer spectacle –Le Tour De Filipinas on its eight edition, will have four stages and shall cover a total distance of 726.55 kilometers. It is sanctioned by Union Cycliste International (UCI), the world governing body of cycling. “For the eight edition, we decided to reverse the route- from south to north,” said Dona Lina, president of the Le Tour organizer UBE Media Inc. “The route is more technical this time because of the gradual upward gradient from Sorsogon to Lucena City.” According to the organizers, Stage One of the Le Tour- again presented by AIR21 - from Legaspi City to Sorsogon City which covers 164.5 kms. The riders will be flagged off with a scenic view of Mayon Volcano sending them off and the mystique of Mount Bulusan staring at them as they negotiate a Category 1 climb and head to the finish on flat and well-paved roads. On February 19, Stage Two of the race that has Philippine Airlines as official airlines partner will again be a technical ride from Sorsogon to Naga City– all of 177.35 kms but marked by the second King of the Mountain point on a deceptive climb on Tiwi’s hilly coastal road entering Camarines Sur via Sagnay town.

Showcasing the beauty of Filipino culture through dance: Pre-school learners of Infant Jesus Academy perform their respective Philippine folk dance numbers Sunday (Jan. 22, 2017) during the Infant Jesus Academy-Antipolo field demo day in Antipolo City. (PNA photos by Joey O. Razon)

Year of the Rooster lucky for tourism – DOT By Azer N. Parrocha

MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) – The Department of Tourism (DOT) is expecting this year, the Year of the Rooster, to help usher in more tourist arrivals, particularly from the Chinese market. DOT Secretary Wanda Teo, told reporters that Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Zhao Jianhua said that he expects one million tourists from China to visit the Philippines this year. “We are emboldened to shoot for

the stars by the Chinese New Year forecast, coming from such a distinguished personality in Ambassador Zhao,” Teo told reporters in an interview in Pasay City. The agency targets to acquire around 6.5 million international tourists this year. Teo said that diplomatic relations between the Philippines and China have improved since President Rodrigo Duterte’s state visit to Beijing last October. It has also led to China

lifting its travel restriction to the Philippines. “Following the lifting of Beijing’s advisory against travel to the Philippines, Chinese tourists came in droves by air and by cruise ships,” the Tourism Secretary said. Recent data from the DOT showed that China is the third largest contributor of international tourists to the country with 630,327 in November 2016, trailing behind Korea’s 1,331,701 and US’s 771,849.

‘PhilFrance: Feel French!’ launched to celebrate PHL- France 70 years of friendship By Sammy F. Martin

MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) – The Embassy of France in the Philippines on Wednesday launched “PhilFrance: Feel French !,” a year-long program of activities offering the Filipino public an opportunity to “feel France” in all aspects, as the two nations mark the 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties this year. French Ambassador to Manila Thierry Mathou said five major festivals have been scheduled in a year long celebration that will further strengthen ties between France and the Philippines.

He said PhilFrance : Feel French ! aims to illustrate the growing political, economic and cultural cooperation between France and the Philippines through the five key themes: Arts and Culture and the French “Art de Vivre”, youth and knowledge, high tech and entrepreneurship, and sharing values. Cultural and artistic cooperation is one of the top priorities of France in the Philippines. The French Embassy seeks to provide channels for exchanges between French and Filipino artists and venues for sharing French culture and

art to Filipinos and vice versa. “I will also offer a different perspective on the art of photography through the lens of the French. Photographer Christophe Loviny, who covered the historic EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986, will conduct a series of workshops on photojournalism for amateurs and professionals that will culminate in a photo festival in November, while ethno-photographer Pierre de Vallombreuse’s images of the tribes of Palawan will give Filipinos a glimpse into their ancient history through an exhibit to be mounted at the National Museum.

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House starts debate on death penalty next week MANILA, Jan. 24 (PNA) – The House of Representatives is expected to conduct an extensive floor debate on the contentious measure reinstating death penalty starting next week, according to opposition lawmaker Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman. In a press conference on Tuesday, Lagman revealed that Majority Leader Rodolfo FariĂąas approached him after yesterday’s session and said that the death penalty bill will be sponsored and tackled in the House plenary by Tuesday or Wednesday next week. FariĂąas confirmed the schedule in a text message. The measure is currently being discussed by the powerful House committee on rules so that it can be included in the plenary’s agenda. House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez earlier said the lower chamber will begin plenary deliberations on the controversial proposal this week. Lagman reiterated his call to the House leadership to allow his colleagues to exercise a conscience vote instead of a party vote, which he considers as a “pressure voteâ€?. “A conscience vote is necessary because this is a very important retrogressive measure where members of the House, particularly of the supermajority, should be allowed to really exercise their conscience and conviction on voting for the measure,â€? Lagman said. Lagman also argued that the proponents of the bill have failed to give any justification or overriding reason for the reinstatement of capital punishment as required by the Constitution. Furthermore, the Albay lawmaker cited that the Philippines is a signatory to the United Nations 1988 Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, which prescribes only life imprisonment, and not death penalty, for crimes related to drugs. “We cannot violate our treaty commitments,â€? Lagman stressed. The death penalty bill already passed a major hurdle in the committee level last Dec. 7, 2016 with 12 votes on the affirmative, 6 negative votes and one abstention. Under the proposed measure, the heinous crimes for which the death penalty will be imposed include trafficking in illegal drugs, arson, treason, murder, rape, kidnapping, and carnapping. The mode of capital punishment could either be through hanging, by firing squad or lethal injection. The imposition of death penalty has been suspended since 2006 with the enactment of Republic Act No. 9346, or “An Act Prohibiting the Imposition of Death Penalty in the Philippines.â€? However, President Rodrigo Duterte has publicly declared that he wanted capital punishment reimposed on heinous crimes, especially on criminals involved in drug-trafficking.

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Duterte praised for release of compensation for martial law victims MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) – A Senator on Wednesday praised Pres. Rodrigo Duterte for issuing an order to immediately release the initial compensation of around 4,000 victims of Martial Law abuses. Senate President Aquilino “Koko� Pimentel, ally of Pres. Duterte, said that this move showed the President’s compassion for victims of injustice despite his admiration for former Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. Pimentel is also son of Martial Law victim and former Senate President Aquilino “Nene� Pimentel, Jr. “President Duterte shows that he will always be on the side of those who are wronged, and he will always

fight for the helpless,� Pimentel said. Last January 19, Pres. Duterte issued the order during a meeting with members of an organization of political prisoners and former political detainees, Samahan ng Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (SELDA). There are more than 75,000 victims of human rights abuses under the Marcos dictatorship, according to SELDA. The organization also claimed that no one has received any compensation from the government since the Human Rights Victims Claims Board (HRVCB) was established by RA 10368 in 2013 to compensate these victims.

Trillanes to Aguirre: Stick to the issue MANILA, Jan. 24 (PNA) – Sen. Antonio “Sonny� Trillanes IV on Tuesday urged Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II to stick to the issue involving the alleged PHP50-million bribery scandal involving officials of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) amid the latter’s allegations that the former was trying to pin him down. Aguirre claimed that Trillanes and colleague, Sen. Leila de Lima were plotting to provide legislative immunity to ex-BI associate commissioners lawyers Al Argosino and Michael Robles in exchange for pinpointing him as involved in the said activity. Trillanes denied Aguirre’s allegation and pointed out that “Aguirre is being haunted by the truth that’s why he is getting paranoid.� Aguirre, during a Senate inquiry into the alleged bribery scandal, admitted Macau-based gambling tycoon Jack Lam tried to bribe him through

his middleman, retired police Senior Superintendent Wally Sombero. Lam also tried to bribe the two ex-BI officials with PHP50 million in exchange for the release of over 1,000 illegal Chinese workers arrested at a raid in Fontana Leisure Parks and Casino in Clark, Pampanga. “Aguirre should just stick to the issue. There are so many holes in his testimony,� Trillanes said. The Senator said that he still wanted Aguirre to answer several questions including why he had to meet Sombero, why he invited Argosino instead of BI Commissioner Jaime Morente, and why he told Argosino not to coordinate with exBI executive assistant Gen. Charles Calima. He also wanted to know why Aguirre knew about the amount of the supposed bribe as early as Dec. 1, 2016 when nobody supposedly told him about it.

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Duterte vows to end ‘laziness’ of state workers By Sarwell Q. Meniano

TACLOBAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte will enforce stricter rules against lazy government workers by next month as he vowed to get rid of all types of corruption in the bureaucracy within his term. Speaking to thousands of super typhoon “Yolanda� survivors here late Wednesday afternoon, the President got upset with the performance of some state workers. “The problem with government is indolence, tamad, tapulan. And most of the people in government take

for granted the people’s interests,� the President said in his 40-minute impromptu speech at the New Hope Village relocation in Sta. Elena village here. He vowed to enforce severe restrictions to fight corruptions starting February in the bid to expedite response to public requests. President Duterte scolded government officials and employees who work less than the required hours of daily work. “You have to work for eight hours. You’re fully paid to work. It’s not acceptable to see employees going around in malls after lunch instead

of returning to work. You are shortchanging the government. Actually, you are swindling the government and that is punishable under the revised penal code,� he said. The Chief Executive warned of dismissal of erring government officials and employees. “It’s zero tolerance. No second chance for all.� Likewise, he directed government

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offices to act on requests from clients within 15 days or less and work beyond working hours. “To regional directors, you should be first to report and the last to leave the office,� he added. The Civil Service Commission was asked to act immediately on administrative cases filed against lazy government workers.

Proposed MRT-LRT common station unconstitutional – Alvarez

MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) – The memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the common terminal linking Light Railway Transit (LRT) Line 1 and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Lines 1 and 7 is unconstitutional, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said on Wednesday. In a press conference, Alvarez said the big private players involved in the project have to secure a legislative franchise from Congress allowing them to start operations. “They [concessionaires] don’t have legislative franchises to operate the railways. This [common station] is a public utility and under the Constitution, [concessionaires] need to acquire a legislative franchise to operate a public utility,� Alvarez said in Filipino. The House leader assured the MOA on the common terminal will undergo congressional scrutiny since the project would cost the government an estimated PHP2.8 billion. “We will ensure that construction of the common station would be beneficial to the riding public and not merely for big business interests involved in the project,� he added. The agreement was signed last week by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar with LRT Authority Administrator Reynaldo Berroya, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI) executive chairman Hans Sy, Light Rail Manila Corp. vice chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) president and chief operating officer Ramon Ang and North Triangle Depot Commercial Corp. (NTDCC) represented by Ayala Land Inc. vice chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de

Ayala. Under the MOA, the 13,700-square meter common station would be located between SM North EDSA and Trinoma malls in the vicinity of EDSA and North Avenue. Alvarez noted that the original location of the common station in front of SM North Edsa, as proposed by Minority Leader Danilo Suarez, was more convenient to the riding public than the so-called “win-win� proposal, which would entail additional cost for the government. “Your win-win solution is a winwin solution between SM and Trinoma. How about the riding public and the government? Under the [original] proposed location presented by Danilo Suarez the government will only spend PHP780 million minus the PHP200 million paid by the SM for the naming rights,� Alvarez said. The common station project started in 2009 but bogged down due to the issue of its location. The Light Rail Transit Authority initially signed a PHP200-million deal with SMPHI to build the station in front of SM North EDSA. Five years later, the DOTC decided to build the station near Ayala’s Trinoma mall. SMPHI filed for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), which was granted by the Supreme Court in 2014 to stop the DPWH from transferring the original planned location of the common station.

Miss Universe candidates while aboard the luxury yacht M/Y Happy Life on the way to island resort in Batangas on Thursday (Jan. 19, 2017) at the Philippine Navy headquarters in Roxas Boulevard in Manila. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)

Miss U tickets sold out a week before finals MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) – Tickets for Miss Universe, the most-watched beauty pageant, have sold out a week before the coronation night slated on Jan. 30, 2017. Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary for Media Affairs Kat de Castro, confirmed in her social media account on Wednesday afternoon. “The tickets for the coronation show are now sold out,� De Castro

said on her official Twitter account. Ticket selling for the pageant opened last December 20. VIP seats are priced at PHP50,000, PHP25,800 for Lower Box A seats, PHP23,800 for Lower Box B seats, PHP4,800 for Upper Box seats, and PHP2,000 for General Admission tickets. The pageant will also be broadcast worldwide.

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BOC files smuggling raps against importer, broker of sugar from China By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) – The Bureau of Customs filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) smuggling charges against importer of refined sugar from China via the Port of Manila. The complaint was filed last Jan. 16 against Godfrey T. Ta-oc, owner/ proprietor of Lucky Sapphire Trading, with office address at Stall B-22 Merwin Mart 3065 F.B. Harrison St. Brgy. 076 Pasay City; licensed Customs broker Arjay T. Dizon, with business address at Molave St., Kahilom, Pandacan, Manila; and others who acted as co-conspirators in the illegal act. The respondents shipped nine 20-foot (9x20’) container vans initially declared to contain steel tubes for scaffolding, but were later on found to contain refined white sugar (Malaysian brand Guia Pria) with an approximate aggregate value of Php 6,237,174.78. The shipments, which arrived on August 10 from China on board the vessel Northern Discovery, were assessed with Customs duties and taxes in the amount of Php 4,054,163.61. Atty. Maria Liza T. Sebastian, former officer-in-charge of the Intelligence Group, issued the alert order no. A/IG/20160811-101 against the shipment based on the derogatory information given. The issued alert order prompted the 100 percent physical examination of the containers by Customs Operation Officer III Rogelio Caamic, revealing the illegally-shipped refined white sugar inside. Warrant of Seizure and Detention (WSD) was immediately served. BOC claimed that the respondents willfully, knowingly, and unlawfully imported into the country the refined white sugar thru the use of false documents and without the required valid Sugar Regulatory Agency (SRA) clearance. The respondents were charged with violation of Sections 1400, 1401 and 1403 in relation to Section 1113 (f), (i), (l) of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA); Section 3 (a), (c), (e), (h) in relation to Section 4 of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act; rules and regulation of Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and Joint Memorandum Order No. 4-2002; and Article 172 of the Revised Penal Code. Republic Act 10845 penalizes agricultural smugglers and involved cohorts with life imprisonment and a fine of twice the fair value of the smuggled agricultural product and the aggregate amount of the taxes, duties and other charges avoided. Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon has warned all the smugglers of the stricter penalties they will face for the illegal act of agricultural smuggling and urged them to stop. “You cannot do that! Hindi na kayo makakalusot. To all of you, traders, do not try that now because you will not succeed,” Faeldon said in a statement on Wednesday.

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2017 opens a new chapter in China- PHL relations By Sammy F. Martin

MANILA, Jan. 24 (PNA) – The People’s Republic of China is optimistic that 2017 opens a new chapter in China-Philippines relations, Chinese Ambassador to Manila Zhao Jianhua said Monday night. In his speech during the pre Chinese New Year celebration at Shangri-la Hotel in Makati City, Zhao said the 13 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to China last year, will lead to prosperity and stability in the region. “Both sides are now working hand in hand to vigorously transform all the inked agreements into tangible benefits for our people,’ Zhao said as he welcomed the year of the fire rooster. “With the confidence we draw from the recent progress in our relationship enjoyed in both countries and above all the imagination, inspiration and innovation of all the talented

and enterprising people of our two countries, we are sure to advance and deepen cooperation across a very wide field and turn great potentialities into abundant opportunities for the future,” he added. He describe year 2017 as promising and defining for China-Philippines relations as it marks the 600th year anniversary of the first visit of Sultan of Sulu to China on September 13, 1417. At the same time, Zhao said the Philippines celebrates the 50th Founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) with the Philippines hosting the rotating chairmanship which he foresees brighter prospects for China to engage with its neighbors in more fruitful ways. He pointed out that he expects this year a much better year for tourist arrivals in Manila from China, no less than one million at the very least.

BOC seizes smuggled sex toys, dry cargoes in Quiapo worth Php 15 M By Ferdinand G. Patinio

MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) – Intelligence agents of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) seized about Php15 million worth of sex toys and other items imported from China while being unloaded on Tuesday in Quiapo, Manila. In a statement, Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon said the agents of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) were conducting official routine inspections of warehouses in the said area when they saw workers off-loading 473 bales of cargoes from a container van at 747 Padilla Street. The items also include sex enhancement products, boxes of karaoke amplifiers, bales of rice, electronic and other merchandise. He added that the shipment was misdeclared as ‘polybags 14x25x44’ and consigned to Elsprocon Trading with business address at Room 228B/F Regina Building, Escolta Street, 27 Binondo, Manila. The smuggled cargoes were apprehended through a mission order, which was issued by the BOC chief on Jan. 19 in accordance with Section 244 of Republic Act 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act of 2016 (CMTA). The customs broker was identified

as Brix D. Evale of Blk 20 Lot 7, Phase 1C-Annex, San Lorenzo Village South, Sta. Rosa city, Laguna. Faeldon added that the shipments were seized after the importer failed to submit import permits from the Food and Drugs Administration. The other seized cargoes were likewise lacking the necessary import documents and were grossly misdeclared. According to CIIS Intelligence Officer Joel Pinawin, the importer only paid the undervalued amount of Php72,702.03 in duties and taxes, which is also a violation of relevant provisions of the CMTA. The operation was supported by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation members of the Philippine National Police, the Manila City Government and barangay officials.

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P60-B connectivity project to spur economic revolution in Mindanao By Digna D. Banzon

DAVAO CITY, Jan. 25 (PNA) – Mindanao needs some PHP60 billion to complete the connectivity project around the island. Secretary Datu Hj. Abul Khayr D. Alonto, chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) already has PHP17 billion for infrastructure projects in priority areas of Mindanao this year. “About PHP43 billion is needed to complete the connection of some 1,500 kilometers in the island,” he said at Wednesday’s Habi at Kape at Abreeza Mall here. He added the completion of the connectivity project is envisioned to

spur rapid development in Mindanao. The secretary said the government is targeting a four-year period to fully link all places in Mindanao before President Rodrigo Duterte ends his term. Secretary Alonto also emphasized that one of the major projects that will be built is the Mindanao HighSpeed Railway System (MRS) as part of the connectivity program in Mindanao. He said they are initially looking at the China Railway Company that built the railway system from Shanghai to Beijing. But the project is open to other investors as it will undergo bidding hopefully within the year. It could be a government-to-government partnership and the pre-fea-

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government to remove from its terrorists’ list Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chair Jose Maria “Joma” Sison. This will pave the way for Sison’s return to the Philippines anytime without being threatened of arrest by US authorities through the International Police (Interpol) when he travels outside of the European Union-member countries. This was one of the recommendations agreed upon by the GRP and NDF panels during the panel to panel meeting in the 4th day of the peace negotiations on Tuesday afternoon in Rome, Italy. GRP chief negotiator Secretary Silvestre Bello III said de-listing Sison from the ranks of international terrorists would also put into fruition the commitment of Sison to President Duterte to return to the Philippines as part of the ongoing peace negotiations. The President and Sison had earlier agreed to meet in any neutral Asian country once the latter is de-listed from the list of international terrorists, Bello recalled. The European Union has long ago stricken Sison from the terrorist list. Bello said there is basis for the US to remove the CPP and the NPA from the list since its political umbrella, the NDF, is now involved in peace negotiations with the Philippine government. If the de-listing happens, Bello

said Sison can join the panels in succeeding talks anywhere outside Europe. As asylum seeker in The Netherlands, Sison can be barred from re-entering Europe once he travels outside the European Union countries. “Baka ang talks sa Philippines na (Maybe the talks can be held in the Philippines) because we are trying to get support from the people,” Bello explained. The inclusion of the CPP-NDF and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), in the US terrorist list has become a stumbling block for the return of Sison to the Philippines. The US, through its control of the International Police (Interpol), can always effect the arrest of Sison outside of EU which is protective of the rights of people seeking political asylum in its member countries. Sison lived in exile in Utrecht, The Netherlands when his passport was cancelled by the Philippine government under President Corazon Aquino in 1987. The arrest of Sison will affect the GRP-NDF negotiations. Sison is the chief political consultant of the NDF, the political umbrella of the CPP-NPA. Bello said with a new US president in Donald Trump, it is possible Sison could be stricken from the list of personalities considered by the American government as terrorists.

sibility study could be done in one month while the feasibility study can be completed in two months. He said the China proposal can employ 100,000 jobs wherein 20 percent will be handled by the Chinese and the remaining 80 percent by Filipinos. He said the Mindanao railway system “is part of the economic revolution that we envision in Mindanao.”

“When everything will be linked we are optimistic that in the ASEAN, Mindanao is the future,” Alonto said.

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sector to carbon dioxide emissions. According to National Emissions Inventory in 2012, 85 percent of air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) comes from vehicles. In line with this, the Senator has been promoting the road-sharing scheme to improve mobility and the quality of life of citizens as well as lessen air pollution. In fact, in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2016 and 2017, Legarda included a special provision under the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) budget that states that the amount appropriated for the transport and traffic management services shall also be used for road-sharing activities such as the promotion of non-motorized transport and conduct of programs and projects that are geared towards improving people mobility. Legarda aims to institutionalize this under her proposed measure. SBN 914 seeks to address these immediate traffic and transport issues through the establishment of an integrated and efficient transport system by stimulating health consciousness through a culture of walking and cycling and protecting

the environment by subscribing to low-emission modes of transport. Under the bill, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), in coordination with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), will come up with a roadmap for national and local transportation system to be adhered to at all levels throughout the country. It will include strategies relating to parking, public transport, cycling, walking and transport infrastructure. All of these will be contained in a Sustainable Transport Action Plan, which will also set out the actions required to achieve the mode shift target and emission standards set over a certain period of time. The bill seeks to promote a shift towards public transportation as a primary mobility option to the public and encourages government to study various kinds of public transportation that are efficient and suitable to specific areas, such as a Bus Rapid Transit System and Water Ferry System. To promote walking and cycling, the proposed measure also seeks to install walkways and provide bike lanes, bicycle parking spaces and bike racks.

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Esperon and myself speaks volumes about President Duterte’s trust and confidence in President Trump,” Andanar reiterated. He told his audience that all concerns of the Filipino-American

community in the United States will reach President Duterte. The forum, moderated by Consul-General Adelio Angelito Cruz, is the initiative of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles.

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Various Feast of Santo Nino celebrated by Pinoys this month Coinciding with his apparent transfer to Utah, Bishop Oscar Solis was requested by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez to celebrate his Farewell Mass during the Feast of Santo Nino celebration, at the Cathedral of our Lady of the Angels on Saturday, January 13, 2017. Other Catholic parishes, such as the All Souls Church in the City of Alhambra will also celebrate the Feast of the Santo Nino this Sunday, January 27th.. The celebration started off with a procession led by the regale-looking uniformed Knights of Columbus who all marched with around thirty of its members, led by Andas Bearer, followed by the colorful Sinulog and Ati-Atihan dancers. Welcome remarks by Bishop Solis who mentioned that Archbishop Gomez requested him to celebrate the Mass before he leaves for his new assignment as Bishop of the Diocese of Salt Lake City, Utah.. Another welcome remark was done by Romy Esturas, President of the Santo Nino Cruzada, the organization behind the annual Santo Nino celebration for the past 30 years here in the Los Angeles area. This was followed by a prayer of the 9th day Novena, led by Tess Esturas. The angelic voices of the Ca-

thedral’s awesome choir sang the Entrance song, “Hosanna,” followed by “Glory to God,” or “Lualhati sa Diyos.” After the opening prayer or “Pagbungad na Panalangin,” the “Liturgy of the Word” followed along with its First Reading by Bridgette Lofrader and Second Reading in Tagalog by Ben Mamaril. After the Homily, the “Prayers of the Faithful,” followed led by friend and media colleague, Evelyn Portugal, who invited me to this great event. Together, Evelyn and Marilou Mendoza read the “Panalangin ng Bayan.” During the celebration of the Mass, this author was so moved by the Tagalog song “Awit Kay Santo Nino” during its recessional. For this author, the following song truly resonated the reason why, millions of our kababayans celebrate the feast of Santo Nino. Following are the powerful lyrics of the song::

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“O Santo Nino, mahal naming Santo, Patron ng mga bata’t, matatanda, Pariihit sambahin ang kanyang ngalan, Magalak tayo at masiyahan. Kung ang hanap ninyo’y kapayapaan, Pagmamahal ng aming lumalang Lumapit tayo, tayo’y magpugay Pakundangan sa Diyos na maykapal. Ang ating puso, ang ating diwa Ating ialay ng kusa Sa ating poong Diyos Talagang siyang maygawa Sa lahat ng mga bansa Magpasalamat, tayo’y manalig Sa ating Diyos ng pag-ibig,

Tayo’y umasa na kahit siya’y paslit Hinding-hindi ka mawaglit. Halina’t magsaya, halinat umawit Sa a ting Diyos ng pag-ibig Sa ating paghibil, tayo’y nananbik Ating saksi, lupa’t langit Sa ligaya’t lumbay, sa mundong ibabaw, Ang Santo Nino, ating tanglaw O Santo Nino, O Santo Nino, Ligaya’t buhay, nating kinapal.” This author is grateful to learn the lyrics of this song, as it became a personal song dedicated to my beloved son who recently joined his Creator. May some of you find the lyrics to this Santo Nino song relevant to your personal lives as well.

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Three old friends: Timeless balladeers show their craft together in one thunderous and spectacular Valentine’s dinner-show It’s official. Due to surging public clamor for staging “The Timeless Balladeers-Trilogy,” Jonathan Potenciano, Bert Nievera and Julius Obregon on Valentine’s Day instead of its previously announced show date, producer, Elena Salonga Lapid gives way to fans request. The show now titled, “Timeless Balladeers-Trilogy,” offers one night of thunderous triumph on February 14, 2017, at the Grand Ballroom of the prestigious Wyndham Hotel & Resort in Garden Grove, California. Jonathan Potenciano, (voted “The Best Lounge Show in Vegas,” and one of Las Vegas’s favorites), Bert Nievera, (Las Vegas-based International recording artist and multi-awarded performer), and Julius Obregon come together for a powerhouse performance in “Trilogy” The Timeless Balladeers, a production of Elena Lapid Salonga Entertainment. These three amazing and incredible singers for the first time join together for a concert music aficionados must see. Each balladeer is talented in

Senators offer sympathies to OFW executed in Kuwait MANILA, Jan. 25 (PNA) – Senators on Wednesday extended sympathies to overseas Filipino worker Jakatia Pawa from Zamboanga del Norte who was executed by hanging in Kuwait on Wednesday afternoon (Manila time). Pawa was sentenced to death in Kuwait for stabbing her employer’s 22-year-old daughter while she was asleep on May 14, 2007. Sen. Joel Villanueva, chair of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resource Development, expressed sympathies with Pawa’s family and hoped other OFWs would avoid the same fate. “We express our deepest condolences to the family and relatives Ms. Pawa has left behind. It is also our sincerest hope that there would be no more Filipino migrant worker who would suffer the same fate as those OFWs in the past who have been accused and executed in a foreign land,” Villanueva said. Villanueva also urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to strengthen their policies and help the Senate craft legislations to protect the welfare of OFWs. He pointed out that there are currently 68 death penalty cases being faced by our OFWs in several parts of the world. The neophyte senator also called on concerned government agencies to strictly monitor their cases and prevent similar incidents from happening. “Our OFWs have brought so much pride to our country and they deserve nothing less than assurance from the Philippine government that their rights are being protected and fought for,” he added. Sen. Cynthia Villar, like Villanueva, said that it was saddening to receive the news about Pawa’s execution. Villar urged the government to make sure that Pawa’s children will still be able to continue their studies and refrain from finger-pointing.

their own right but when they come together the results are expected to be absolutely unbelievable! The repertoire these iconic legends chose to sing are timeless ballads that speak to the soul of those who love music. Weaving their music and craft together, the harmonious characters will perform their production and spot numbers with an impressive sixpiece band. Las Vegas-based, Lorrie Ilustre is Musical Director and Julius Obregon is Director of the show. For many years these balladeers have entertained thousands in the Philippines, Hawaii, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, other key cities of the United States, Canada, and Asia with their musical talents and comedic banter. The iconic trio added to their show as very special guests, The Vincent Sisters (Pam & Joyce), of the famous Tony Orlando & Dawn, and The Former Ladies of the Supremes. “Timeless Balldeers-Trilogy” is truly the show to watch this year. This one-of-a-kind Valentine’s

Three old friends: Timeless balladeers - Jonathan Potenciano, Bert Nievera and Julius Obregon – to show their craft together in one thunderous and spectacular Valentine’s dinnershow on Valentine’s Day.

dinner-how is expected to be an evening packed with fun and thrill all the way as the purveyors of soothing ballads draw scores of music lovers on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 8:00pm, with a sensational show featuring “timeless songs” from the Great American Songbook, jazz, contemporary music, OPM, and wonderful impressions of Frank Sinatra (Julius), Matt Monro (Jonathan) and Johnny Mathis (Bert) in a fabulous production that is seen to be a smash

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Q. I live in California and I did not vote Trump for president. While many have threatened to leave the USA and live in Canada, I do not know how many actually did. My family and I are serious in doing so. We are in our 70’s and we have visited Canada many times. We will be purchasing a home in Vancouver and we want to settle in Canada with our children and grandchildren. We are not celebrities who can simply pick up and leave. We need time to sell our assets in USA and a working strategy to make this a reality as the next four years will be a precarious time for us in USA. A. Your passion and interest in immigrating to Canada is commendable. Your voice can be heard all over the US states even before last week’s official Trump inauguration. We have received many inquiries from every age and background on how to settle in Canada. The cold reality is that there is no special “ escape from Trump immigration program�. In other words, an applicant who wishes to immigrate to Canada (whether it is pre Trump, during Trump or after Trump) must qualify under the regular immigration system just like any other national of any country regardless of their citizenship. While the desire to immigrate may be immediate, applicants must understand that it can take months to actually obtain an immigrant visa. Further, in your particular scenario, there is no “ retirement visa�. That type of program was cancelled decades ago as Canada felt that “old people� who simply retire in Canada do not significantly contribute to the economy and use our free health care system too much. While that may be true or not, the reality is that Canadais looking for younger and educated immigrants to fill its 260,000 immigrant visa budget in 2017. Canada’s goal is to issue immigrant visas to those who can fill job shortages and those who will most benefit the economy in the short and long term. The ideal candidate is one who is in their 30’s, has work experience, has obtained a bachelor degree and has strong English language skills. Having a relative in Canadais a bonus too. It does not matter is a person lost their status in USA which is now an important discuss on the agenda in the Trump administration. The USA is on the verge of revamping its policy on illegal immigrants and will now sanction sanctuary cities. It is also

important to remember that illegal status is not a criminal offence and Canadadoes not regard one’s illegal status as a bar to immigration. So for now, you are free to continue to visit Canada. You are free to buy that home in Vancouver but I would not sell your USA property just yet. Finally, you may want to discuss this with your younger children. An interesting strategy for you would be to have your children apply and then they would sponsor you (parent sponsorship) after they become immigrants of Canada. Q. I am working in Canada on a NAFTA work permit. It will expire next year. If the NAFTA agreement is changed will it affect my job and work permit? A. I doubt it. There are two issues here. Will the immigration category stay intact under the proposals to be made to NAFTA? I believe yes. If there are changes to NAFTA will your work permit be void retroactively? I do not see that happening as it would be administrative nightmare for border officials, workers and employers on both sides of the border who benefit from NAFTA. Q. I’m a Canadian born citizen living in Nevada. I have not filed Canadian taxes for the last 5 years. I have a child born to an illegal woman who entered the USA using a fake passport. I want to return to live in Canada with my family. How can I do it? A. It can definitely be done but each issue must be dealt with separately. Firstly, your child is a Canadian Citizen so you should apply for his Canadian passport. Second, your wife should stop using any fake names and then thirdly, you need to apply to sponsor her to Canada. The processing of the application may not necessarily be in the USA but if the relationship is genuine it definitely has merit. 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

Palace welcomes Moody’s positive report on PHL economy

MANILA, Jan. 24 (PNA) – MalacaĂąang on Tuesday welcomed the international credit rating firm Moody’s latest forecast that the Philippines’ economy likely grew by 7.05 percent in the final quarter of 2016. “We welcome the most recent report released by the global debt watcher, Moody’s, stating that Philippine economy likely grew by 7.05 percent in 2016,â€? Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a press briefing. Abella said Moody’s forecast is higher than government’s gross domestic product (GPD) forecast of 6 to 7 percent in 2016. “This is consistent with the government’s effort to reach a target of

6 to 7 percent growth for the whole year of 2016 to 2017,� Abella said. The Moody’s noted that the Philippines’ GDP growth has accelerated for the last seven quarters. “The main driver of output growth will continue to be domestic demand, with private consumption and investment both expanding rapidly,� Moody’s said as quoted by newspaper The Manila Standard. “The Palace assures the Filipino people that the continued economic growth will be sustained through boosting infrastructure spending, creating more jobs, easing the cost of doing business, and reducing the poverty incidence rate,� Abella said.

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Senior needs Chapter 13 relief for $24k credit cards Client is 65. She still works middle management and earns $37K yearly. Although she is married, I would say that she has some kind of money agreement with her beloved husband that arrangement works well for one side only, and that’s not her side. She herself owes $24K of credit cards. She needs to pay at least $800 a month of minimum interest payments to keep the $24K current every month. With her monthly gross of $3K, her net take home pay is $2500, more or less. From her net pay of $2500, she has to pay 100% of the mortgage of $1600, leaving her $900 for utilities, food and monthly necessities for both herself and her husband. Client feels overwhelmed by the burden of paying $900 a month for credit cards at her age of 65. Next year, she can retire and get full social security benefits. SS benefits of course will be about $1600 in her case, which is less than her current take home pay of $2500. If she still has to worry about $24K of credit cards next year, half her social security would have to go to card payments. This is not something she looks forward to, to say the least. Despair and depression would be a more accurate description of how she feels right now. I tell her not to feel so bad because truthfully, she owes her creditors money only, not her enjoyment of life! “WE HAVE STRENGTH FOR ALL THINGS IN CHRIST WHO EMPOWERS US – HE INFUSES US WITH INNER STRENGTH AND WE ARE SELF SUFFICIENT IN CHRIST’S SUFFICIENCY!� Philippians 4:13 I wanted to say this because client was so depressed and I could see her depression clearly on her face. Please, it’s not the end of life and of the world, as we know it. We all can

rely on Jesus who will help us. So, cheer up! Together, we can solve this problem and get rid of this burden. For the husband’s part, he gives her $1K a month as his share of all the household expenses plus the mortgage. And he doesn’t want to file bankruptcy even if he himself owes $40K of credit cards. Supposedly the $1K a month he gives her is half his take home pay. The other 50% he uses to pay his $40K of credit cards, which require at least $1200 a month of minimum payments. He’s still short $200. Perhaps he drives for UBER for the extra $200? Well, let’s just say the wall is about to break even if Mexico did pay for it. Even if POTUS used American-made cement and American citizen workers, the wall will still break under the load of too much credit card debt for this family. Can client file for bankruptcy herself to handle her $22K of credit cards? Yes. Non-filing husband will be left to his own resources to handle his $40K of credit cards. They have $230K of equity in their house. Her homestead exemption is $175K, so that still leaves $55K of non-exempt equity. This means that she cannot do a Chapter 7 to discharge the $24K. If she did Chapter 7, trustee would sell her house, give her $175K in cash then use the rest of the sale proceeds to pay off the $24K. Who wants to lose their house because of credit cards? Certainly not this client and none of my clients want to lose their house in a Chapter 7. She can, however, file for Chapter 13. In Chapter 13, she will

pay $400 a month for 60 months. At the end of the plan, she will be fully paid, because there is no interest in Chapter 13, and the court will give her a discharge order, meaning no more credit card debt! This is $500 less than $900, which is a minimum interest payment only. After paying $900 a month for 60 months, or $54K, she would still owe the very same $24K at the age of 70. Whereas, if she made all the Chapter 13 plan payments of $400 for 60 months, she would have paid $24K only which is all principal, and at the age of 70, she would owe ZERO credit cards. So, I hope client will feel a lot better now that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She can look forward to a good retirement with no credit cards to bother her. Formerly Rich Seniors Need Chapter 7 Relief The next clients are spouses who are both 64. They have a million dollar house, which unfortunately also has a million dollar mortgage. This mortgage was taken 10 years ago with nothing down and interest only for 10 years. The problem is two months from now, 10 years would have been reached and the interest only portion expires. When interest only portion expires, guess what, you have to start paying principal too. With principal payments, mortgage payment will double, from $3k to $6K. Time to let the house go. There is minimal equity. Clients have listed the house for sale for over a million with no offers. Just some dogs sniffing around, and stray cats looking for food. No serious buyers. As POTUS would tweet out “NOT NICE!� There is a second mortgage of $150K. And credit cards of $60K. If the house is not timely sold for the right price, the right price being, at least $1.15M, then eventually the first mortgage

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holder will foreclose. When that happens, they will not owe anything on the $1.0M first mortgage, but they will still owe the $150K, which becomes an unsecured debt, like a credit card debt. So, if the house is not sold, clients will owe about $200K of unsecured debt. I suggest a Chapter 7 to wipe out all debt. Let the house go if it is not sold, and go look for another residence now that is more reasonable in mortgage payments. They have two successful children who will help them purchase the new house anyway. God blesses them with two children who care for them. What more can they ask for? Good health and children who care for them. Our God has blessed them with abundance. Yes, I did not forget that clients were formerly rich. They had $750K of retirement funds. But alas, they lost all of it in the stock market. I feel bad for them losing this fortune. Losing this fortune is another story. But they do have two children who are good enough to buy them a new house, so that makes up for the lost fortune. God takes care of them through their children. “WE WAIT IN HOPE FOR THE LORD; HE IS OUR HELP AND OUR SHIELD.� Psalm 33:20 Lawrence Bautista Yang is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center and has been in Law practice for thirty years. He specializes in Bankruptcy, Business and Civil Litigation and has handled more than five thousand successful bankruptcy cases in California. He speaks Tagalog and looks forward to discussing your case with you personally. Please call Angie, Barbara or Jess at (626) 284-1142 for an appointment at 1000 S Fremont Ave, MAILSTOP 58, BUILDING A-1 SUITE 1125, Alhambra, CA 91803 OR at 20274 Carrey Road, Walnut, CA 91789.

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Putative spouse status as a defense to a petition for nullity of marriage All property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in California is community property. Family Code 760. However, there are situations in which the marriage may be held to be null and void. These situations include, but are not limited to entering into a bigamous marriage, fraud and misrepresentation in entering into a marriage, etc. The legal consequences of having your marriage annulled by your spouse is that it results to you not having any community property interest on property acquired by your spouse during the marriage. A nullity may also cut off your claim for spousal support. What options do you have if your spouse files a nullity against you? You may still have a claim to community property and support as a putative spouse. A party to a void or voidable marriage has “putative spouseâ€? status only if he or she believed in good faith the marriage was valid. Family.Code. § 225; Marriage of Guo & Sun (2010) 186 CA4th 1491, 1493, 112 CR3d 906, 908; Marriage of Vryonis (1988) 202 CA3d 712, 721, 248 CR 807, 813. A party who has the requisite objectively reasonable “good faithâ€? belief may be a putative spouse where any legal infirmity in formation of the marriage renders the marriage invalid. Domestic Partnership of Ellis & Arriaga (2008) 162 CA4th 1000, 1005, 76 CR3d 401, 404; Estate of DePasse (2002) 97 CA4th 92, 107, 118 CR2d 143, 155; see Marriage of Vryonis, supra, 202 CA3d at 718–719, 248 CR at 811–812. A party’s “good faithâ€? belief in the validity of the marriage is not tested by whether he or she believed a “marriageâ€? lawfully occurred under

some private, secular or spiritual set of standards. A putative spouse must have had a good faith belief in the existence of a lawful California marriage. Estate of DePasse (2002) 97 CA4th 92, 107–108, 118 CR2d 143, 156; Welch v. State of Calif. (2000) 83 CA4th 1374, 1378–1379, 100 CR2d 430, 432–433; Marriage of Vryonis (1988) 202 CA3d 712, 723, 248 CR 807, 814–815 “Good faith� belief is tested by an objective standard based on facts that would cause a reasonable person under the circumstances to harbor a good faith belief in the existence of a valid California marriage. Domestic Partnership of Ellis & Arriaga, supra, 162 CA4th at 1005, 76 CR3d at 404; Marriage of Guo & Sun (2010) 186 CA4th 1491, 1497, 112 CR3d 906, 911; Marriage of Ramirez & Llamas (2008) 165 CA4th 751, 756, 81 CR3d 180, 183. Whether a party had an objectively reasonable “good faith� belief is a question of fact to be determined in light of all the circumstances. Successfully proving putative spouse status or putative marriage status in court gives rise to certain property, support and attorney fees/ costs rights, as well as certain other rights that ordinarily attach only between lawfully married persons. Property that would have been community or quasi-community property had the marriage been valid is deemed “quasi-marital property�

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Filipinos in Rome throw support to the GRP-NDF peace process

MANILA, Jan. 24 (PNA) – The Filipino community in Rome, Italy vowed to give their all-out support to the ongoing peace negotiations between the Government of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front (NDF) because it is also their dream to see a peaceful and progressive country, the Office of Presidential Adviser on Peace Process (OPAPP) said on Tuesday. In an interview, GRP Panel Chair Silvestre Bello III, Dalisay Solomon of the Hugpong Pederal Movement said this is now the chance for the Philippines to achieve peace. She was happy that Bello, lawyer Angela Librado, and peace consultant Angeles City Mayor Ed Pamintuan took time to meet them to update them of the peace negotiations held at the Philippine Embassy. This was Solomon’s commitment to the GRP panel and the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte after Secretary Bello asked for their support in order to move the peace process smoothly. While they are contented with their life in Italy, Solomon, who has been living in Italy for 27 years, said they also dreamed of a good life for their family back home. She was happy that the peace talk is happening under the Duterte administration. During the peace forum, Bello emphasized on the importance of the people’s support to the peace process. Their involvement, Bello said, is important to achieve a just and lasting peace in the Philippines. The third talks in Rome, Bello said, is crucial because it now involved the socio-economic reforms to address the root causes of the armed conflict. He said it is a sad reality that some people especially those in remote areas seek help from the other group instead of the government.

Bello said it is important also for Filipinos abroad to know and value the peace process. “We will succeed if we have you behind us,� he stressed. Earlier, Bello said there may be initialing of agreed points in the socio-economic reform agenda of the 3rd round of talks. For the first time, both negotiating panels are tackling the issues on socio-economic reforms. Both parties earlier submitted draft proposals which Chief Party Facilitator Elisabeth Slattum of the Royal Norwegian Government (RNG) described as ambitious and are proof that both parties are working towards a “better future for the Philippines and the Filipino people.� The RNG has been hosting and acting as third party facilitator between the GRP and NDF. Bello likewise added that reports from the reciprocal working committees discussing the political and constitutional reform agenda are likewise very encouraging. The peace talks have entered the more crucial round of discussing the core agenda and issues of the negotiations. “The comprehensive agreement on socio-economic reforms (CASER) is the heart and soul of these negotiations. And by finally starting to intently discuss this alone is already a significant breakthrough and a major leap forward,� the government chief peace negotiator explained. Bello said this has never happened in 30 years of negotiations with the communist rebels. In another peace talk forum on Sunday at the Basilica of Sta. Pudenziana with the migrant Filipinos in Rome, Milan, and other cities, the members of the GRP and NDF peace panels also received commitments of support.

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Gen. ‘Bato’ tells lawmen: PNP first before self By Rogelio Limpin

IMUS CITY, Cavite, Jan. 24 (PNA) – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has urged law enforcers to give their full commitment to their mission and remember “PNP first before self.” Dela Rosa was in Imus City to grace the turnover of 30 brand new motorcycles and 18 police patrol vehicles from the Cavite provincial government to the Cavite police force in simple ceremonies on Monday. Dela Rosa enjoined the police to serve the police organization first before thinking of themselves, before presiding over the turnover rites at the Cavite Provincial Police Office headquarters in Camp Pantaleon Garcia in this city. The event was also graced by Cavite Governor Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla, Vice Governor Jolo Revilla, Provincial Board members, Bacoor City Mayor Lani Mercado-Revilla, Imus City Mayor Emmanuel Manny Maliksi and Imus Vice-Mayor Arnel “Ony” Cantimbuhan. The PNP Chief reiterated President Rodrigo Duterte’s directives to governors who called on the Chief Executive in Malacañang recently “to use all their means and at their disposal in their crusade to destroy drugs.” Dela Rosa also announced the top-to-bottom revamp of the police organization to cleanse the ranks of scalawags and intensify the fight against illegal drugs, criminality and corruption. He said the President has prevailed upon his stay in office as PNP chief, citing the Chief Executive’s trust in him amid calls for him to resign. The PNP chief said many speculations surfaced in attempts to destroy him which in effect also target to destroy the President. “I will redeem myself, you will see in the next days,” dela Rosa said. He said there are about 165,000 uniformed police personnel and around 30,000 non-uniformed police personnel in the country which he leads. “I want you to leave the best legacy to be a police and express my appreciation to the local officials for their support because we can’t win the fight on drugs and criminality without you,” Dela Rosa said. Cavite Provincial Police Director Senior Superintendent Arthur Bisnar was on hand to receive the new police vehicles aimed at helping in the police law enforcement and peace and order mission. Bisnar then presented to Dela Rosa and Cavite officials the assorted firearms and a kilo of “shabu” (methamphetamine hydrochloride) which were surrendered and recovered during the week-long operation against illegal firearms and illegal drugs in the province. Gov. Remulla has approved the provincial government’s allocation of Php25 million for the purchase of police vehicles to step up their war against illegal drugs and crimes. Remulla also pledged that his provincial administration is open to anything needed by the Cavite PNP for the service of the people and hopes the police ratio to the population would reach 1 police to 500 people. Remulla said “peace and order are among the problems besetting the province especially that its population has soared to about 4.3 million and ranks as one of the largest provinces in the country.”

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Año tells EMC troops: Live with honor, service, patriotism

MANILA, Jan. 26 (PNA) – While going all-out against terror groups, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Eduardo Año told officers and enlisted personnel of the Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) to live with the honored tradition of honor, service and patriotism. The official made this appeal during his visit to EMC headquarters in Panacan, Davao City Wednesday afternoon. Año also encouraged the troops to adhere to the international humanitarian law, the rule of law, and respect to human rights when going about their mandated functions. During his visit to EMC headquarters, where he was welcomed by Lt. Gen. Rey

Leonardo B. Guerrero and other ranking officers of the Command, the AFP chief expounded the Development Support and Security Plan “Kapayapaan” particularly its four strategic concepts which are sustain military operations against terrorist groups, support to the peace process with peace-inclined groups, support to anti-criminality and drug syndicates, and support to national development. Likewise, his visit provided him the opportunity to look into the present effort of the EMC in sustaining its gains for peace, and its disaster response efforts last week after a large part of CARAGA, one of its operating areas, were heavily battered by rains and floods.

Asian group condemns Trump’s Executive Order on immigration LOS ANGELES – The new administration announced today the signing of several inhumane and draconian executive orders intended to endanger immigrants and create fear in immigrant communities. The executive orders include a promise to withhold federal funding to sanctuary cities, triple the number of immigration enforcement officers, add 500 border patrol officers, resurrect the controversial Secure Communities program, and implement mandatory detention of children and families at the border. Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice), an affiliation of five civil rights organizations, released a statement regarding the administration’s announcement: Advancing Justice is outraged by these targeted attacks on our communities that seek to scapegoat and marginalize immigrants, refugees, Muslim Americans and other communities of color. These harmful policies will waste billions of dollars, cause harm in communities across the country, and undermine our American values of liberty, due process, and equality. The announcement to triple interior enforcement officers, double border patrol, vastly increase the detention of immigrants and threaten funding to sanctuary cities are particularly offensive. States and localities have a legal right under the U.S. constitution to adopt policies that welcome immigrants

and refugees and ensure equal access to vital services. The administration’s action is a direct attack on the policies of more than 360 counties and cities that have policies seeking to disentangle local law enforcement from immigration enforcement and encourage vibrant immigrant communities that make our country strong. The executive orders are aimed at creating fear in our communities, including fear of local police, which will undermine community policing efforts by eroding trust in local law enforcement. It also will encourage racial profiling by law enforcement, subjecting anyone who “looks like an immigrant” to being targeted by police. Advancing Justice will resist these executive orders and all policies and practices that profile, target, and criminalize people of color, immigrants, refugees, and religious minorities. Moreover, Asian Americans Advancing Justice warns that the new administration’s executive order will be used to coerce local law enforcement to violate the Constitution. Federal courts have held that immigration detainer requests violate the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition against unreasonable search and seizure because they are not based on a finding of probable cause and signed by a judge. Federal funding cannot be conditioned on requiring state or localities to violate Constitutional rights.

News Analysis: US businesses have mixed feelings on Trump’s NAFTA renegotiation By Matthew Rusling

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (PNA/Xinhua) – As US President Donald Trump starts his first month as leader of the world’s largest economy, businesses have mixed feelings on his plans to renegotiate a deal that has been governing North American trade for two decades. Trump recently announced he would seek to renegotiate North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), honoring one of his major campaign promises. While proponents say the deal has many benefits, including providing Americans with lower-cost consumer products, critics said it has contributed to a loss of US manufacturing jobs. Talks on the deal, which Trump has repeatedly said is bad for US workers, will start next week with Trump’s meeting with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. While many have blasted the new president with espousing what they call protectionism, there are mixed feelings among businesses. Edward Mermelstein, international real estate lawyer at One & Only Realty Holdings, told Xinhua he believes NAFTA has

been bad for the US economy, arguing that the agreement has been “disadvantageous” to the US economy. “Renegotiating NAFTA in a way that would allow the US economy to render some favorable positions rather than having the United States carry the burden on trade, would be a beneficial scenario for the US economy going forward,” Mermelstein said. Renegotiating the deal would “increase jobs in the United States and benefit our economy, and all of those items would, for the most part, be beneficial to the real estate industry,” he said. “The idea as a whole would be that the current agreements -- and not only with our North American countries but also with trading partners in Europe and Asia -- would be fair game for a renegotiation,” Mermelstein said. The United States has seen “negative effects,” including losses of jobs, from trade agreements that have been put in place over the last 20 years, he said. “So the idea is to reinvigorate the manufacturing sector by renegotiating the trade agreements,” he said.

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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 24hour caregivers was raised to $315. The calculation of the daily rate is as follows: Under the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (DWBR) law, the first 9 hours of work must be paid at minimum wage (9 hours x $10 an hour = $90), and the next 15 hours of work must be paid at the overtime rate (15 hours x $15 an hour = $225) making the total daily rate due caregivers for 24-hours of work $315 in 2016. This wage increase, along with other changes to California’s labor laws that went into effect at the start of the year, truly set the stage for an eventful year in the world of caregiver law. To raise awareness of the plight of caregivers, who are all too often ignored, Kevin Rehwald, a partner at Chaleff Rehwald, wrote a 5000word article examining caregiver rights. The editors of the magazine were so impressed with Kevin’s work that he was asked to appear on the cover of the November issue of Los Angeles Lawyer, the magazine of the Los Angeles Bar Association. Inside the issue, Mr. Rehwald had the honor of analyzing the DWBR, a law that made in-home personal caregivers eligible for overtime. Mr. Rehwald is passionate about enforcing the rights of caregivers. It was a tremendous honor to be featured in the publication, which was well received by the legal community. Recognition by such a widely read publication is confirmation that the lawyers at Chaleff Rehwald are at the forefront of caregiver litigation. The issue of fair pay for caregivers has been a topic of conversation at Chaleff Rehwald for most of 2016. Daniel Chaleff, also a partner at the firm, commented on this topic to LawyersAndSettlements.

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. 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

News Analysis: Trump’s first term may see much strife with US media By Matthew Rusling

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (PNA/Xinhua) – The White House and US media are already at each other’s throats as President Donald Trump kicks off his term, and experts expect the animosity to last for a while. Trump, who shocked the world in November by defeating his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton, had a poor relationship with the US press during his campaign, as he repeatedly pounded the press and certain reporters for treating him unfairly. On Trump’s first day as president

earlier this week, he stated he had a “running war� with US media, and that he would fight the media tooth and nail. Experts said that if the first week is any indication of what the future holds, it looks like the animosity will continue. “I think there will be a more adversarial relationship between Trump and the Washington media, as both administration officials as well as Trump supporters have long been skeptical of the way that the media has covered Trump specifically and conservatives in general,� Dan Mahaffee, an analyst.

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Duterte versus the church President Duterte is on a collision course with the Catholic Church over the government’s decision to distribute contraceptives such as condoms and birth control pills to all households, including high school students, to educate them about safe sex and unwanted pregnancies. The President was scheduled to meet with church leaders last week to “soften� their strong objection regarding the implementation of the Reproductive Health or RH Law as well as the wave of extra judicial killings going on all over the country. I do not know if the meeting took place or what transpired in the meeting if ever it occurred. But so far, it appears that all attempts of ironing out their differences appeared to have broken down. Last January 9, President Duterte signed an executive order seeking full implementation of the RH Law and for government agencies to expand public access to contraceptives, particularly to the poor. Duterte said he wants the RH Law to be fully implemented because of his desire for everyone to prosper, particularly the women, for them to contribute to the financial health of their families. This is good since the country will be able to slow down its population growth. For years, rather poor has been begging the government to have access to family planning devices. There are more than 100 million Filipinos. However, birth control devices or pills were only made available to the wealthy and middle class Filipinos. The church, on the other hand, has strongly expressed its objection and disappointment on the government’s population control initiative, claiming that it is anti-life and promotes abortion. The Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said it will hold a massive street protest in Metro Manila to voice out their indignation on government’s decision to implement fully the “planned parenthood� law. There is a possibility that the church will now join the “yellow party� and well as other civil society groups to call for the ouster of Duterte and spark an uprising. So far, street protests organized by civil society groups and the “yellow party� have been unsuccessful since they were poorly attended and have failed time and again to convince the public to join their cause. Time has changed since most Fili-

pinos are fed up with corrupt and incompetent public officials. It is a good thing that the Filipino people elected Duterte as President. At least he has shown that he has a heart for the poor and will not tolerate corruption during his six-year term in office. Another reason why the public is no longer interested in joining street protests is because they approve the way President Duterte is running the affairs of the government. The Catholic Church has so far been successful in the past in blocking the full implementation of the RH Law. In 2013, the RH Law, which guarantees universal access to birth control, was passed in Congress although it’s implementation was hindered in the past by numerous challenges. The Church’s intense lobbying prompted for the Supreme Court to issue a restraining order on most contraceptive methods. Fearing for a backlash from the Church, lawmakers made a sudden turnaround and made budgetary cuts on the RH Law. The Church should try to see the bigger problem the country is facing now regarding population growth and the difficulties of most Filipino families in trying to grapple with soaring prices of ricer and foods. Bishops should order their priests, or even themselves, to attend seminars regarding RH Law for them to find out that the controversial planned parenthood law is not only about giving free contraceptives to Filipinos. The law also aims to promote sexual health education and reproductive health care services to the people. Of course, they have a different view on this, which is as old as the church itself.

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Ellen Adarna on Baste Duterte: ‘Hindi na po kami’ Ellen Adarna has finally spoken up on the real score between her and the presidential son Sebastian “Baste” Duterte. After much speculation triggered by a photo of them kissing that had leaked online, Adarna said that they are no longer together.

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Enrique still waiting for right time to be Liza’s boyfriend Enrique Gil does not mind that he can’t call Liza Soberano his girlfriend just yet. For the actor, what matters more is how they actually treat each other. “They don’t stop us but she’s only 19. Ako 24 so you’ll be the one to understand. But wala naman kailangang label,” he said. “Sa amin naman, sinasabi ko hindi naman importante ‘yung label. It’s how you treat each other. If you treat each other like kasal na kayo, kahit hindi pa kayo kasal, parang ganun ‘di ba?” While they are not officially together yet, Gil said nothing can’t stop him from expressing how much he loves Soberano. “Siyempre naman, it’s good to remind people [that you love them]. Masarap din pakinggan ‘yun. Pampasaya,” he said. Soberano, for her part, admitted that Gil has always been “very special” for her. “He is one of the reasons why I am where I am at now. He never fails to amaze me and surprise me with new things,” she said. The actress, however, believes that getting into a relationship with her onscreen partner will happen “when the right time comes.” Now that she is 19, Soberano said she has nothing more to wish for herself. “Whenever I blow my candles on my cake, I usually wish for others. I feel like I have everything I already need and I know that God is always taking care of everything for me. I like to wish for other people din naman. I always wish for my family, my close friends, people that help me to get to where I am,” she said. For 2017, Soberano and Gil will star in the Valentine offering of Star Cinema “My Ex and Whys.” Aside from the upcoming movie, the two will also headline another television series.(MNS)

The revelation happened when the 28-year-old sexy actress shared a photo of singer Rico Blanco on Instagram, and captioned it with an intriguing phrase: “Dito pala may forever.” Netizens, especially those who are rooting for Adarna and Duterte, were quick to react. A netizen with the Instagram handle @gorgeouslyl09 asked Adarna why she no longer posts photos with the youngest son of President Rodrigo

Duterte. “Hindi na po kami. 2016 pa po yon. Bagong taon na. At para manahimik na tayong lahat,” Adarna responded. This was the first time Adarna acknowledged that they had a relationship as she evaded questions about the young Duterte in previous interviews. In a previous interview, Adarna described Duterte as “very caring, mabait, and sweet, and very down to earth.” (MNS)

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Coco Martin plans to make MMFF directorial debut Coco Martin had a banner year in 2016. His primetime series “Ang Probinsyano” dominated television and his film with Vice Ganda, “The Super Parental Guardians” (TSPG), became the country’s highest-grossing film. But that doesn’t mean you’ll find him resting on his laurels now. The actor still has a lot of plans this year. It includes solo-directing his first ever film, which he hopes will be included in the next edition of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). Martin said he was inspired by some of the Filipino greats such as Mike de Leon and Lino Brocka, stalwarts of the country’s golden age of cinema back in the 1970s.

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He prefers to keep mum about the project for now, but he said he is looking to secure the cast he has in mind as soon as possible. He added that he will also serve as the film’s producer.

“Siyempre kung mayroon magtitiwala sa sarili ko at sa aking kakayanan, siguro ako na iyong unang-unang magbibigay ng oportunidad para magkaroon ako ng pagkakataaon upang maipakita ko iyong aking talento na hindi ko pa naipapakita sa ating mga tao,” he said. And before one thinks he lacks experience to start sitting behind the camera, Martin said that he has directed a lot of indie features in the past but was too embarrassed to have his name included in the credits. “That time kasi ayaw kong pinapalagay iyong pangalan ko kasi nahihiya ako,” he admitted. (MNS)

Kylie Padilla confirms she’s pregnant with Aljur’s child Ending a whirlwind week of speculation, actress Kylie Padilla has finally confirmed rumors that she is three months pregnant.

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The daughter of action star Robin Padilla, Kylie, together with her fiance Aljur Abrenica, told the website that they are happily expecting their first child. Kylie revealed that she had herself tested back in November, weeks before rumors about her pregnancy sprang up. “Actually, even before the pregnancy test, alam ko na. Kasi very aware ako sa katawan ko,” she admitted. For his part, Abrenica shared that he is ecstatic about being a father, saying: “Nakakatuwa kasi masaya, kasi blessing ‘yun, eh. Sino ba naman ang hindi sasaya na nagka-

roon ka ng anak, bilang isang lalaki, sa babaeng mahal na mahal mo?” In the same interview, Abrenica also spoke about their engagement, which was only announced last Tuesday. He told Pep that he and Kylie have been engaged since October, and have been living together since. He added that he proposed to Kylie twice, first during a vacation to Japan and second back here in the Philippines. Abrenica confessed that he did not have ready ring during his two proposals, making do with a makeshift strand of plastic when he asked her then-girlfriend a second time.

Why James Blanco is moving to New Zealand There isn’t much you can do when your kids are keen on doing something, as actor James Blanco can attest to. Next April, he and his family will be flying to New Zealand to look for a place as they prepare to make the Pacific country their new home. “Actually, sila (my kids) ang may gusto talaga na doon mag-aral,” admitted Blanco when asked about his plans to move out of the Philippines. “Kami naman bilang magulang kung ano ‘yung nakikita namin na bright future para sa mga anak mo ‘yon lang naman ‘yung iniisip namin.” Blanco, whose wife is a New Zealand citizen, said that he has long

been thinking about living life in the South Pacific. “Matagal ko nang kinokondisyon ang utak ko,” he said. “Siyempre hindi lang naman puwedeng ‘yung sarili mo lang interes ang ikonsider mo, kailangan ding ikonsider na may anak ka. Pero sabi ko nga, kailangang puntahan muna namin, makita nila kung anong buhay doon. Kasi siyempre, hindi naman nila alam, nakikita lang nila sa picture o sa video. Eh, mamaya makita nila na malungkot pala.” Should their plans push through, Blanco said that he has no plans in abandoning his career as a local actor. “Pag may trabaho ako, babalik

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ako dito,” he said. “Kung six months akong walang trabaho eh doon muna ako tapos balik ulit dito kapag mayroon na. Madali lang naman makauwi kapag may trabaho talaga.” (MNS)

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Tax savings on mortgage interest? Why rent? When you own a home and you have a mortgage payment, the mortgage interest deduction lets you write off the interest you pay on a large portion, if not all, of your mortgage debt. Estimating how much your mortgage interest will save on your taxes can help you make a better decision about how much you can afford to spend on your mortgage. For example, if you’ll pay an extra $1,000 over the year compared to renting, but you’ll save an extra $5,000 because of the interest deduction, the mortgage becomes more affordable. However, since mortgage interest is an itemized deduction, you can’t claim it unless you’re willing to part with your standard deduction. Make sure you consult with your tax preparer or accountant on the actual details of your income savings. Here are some steps to try to figure how much you can write off and save if you own a home. Step 1 Calculate your mortgage interest deduction. If you have less than the annual limit in mortgage debt, you can deduct all of your interest. As of 2012, the limit is $1 million of debt for most filers, but $500,000 for joint filers filing separately. Because these numbers are so high, many filers won’t have to worry about the limits. If you exceed the limit, you can only deduct the portion of your interest paid that is charged on the debt up to the limit. For example, if you have $30,000 in mortgage debt and you file a joint return, you can deduct all your interest for that fiscal year. Step 2 Estimate your taxable income for the year by subtracting any adjust-

ments to income or exemptions you’re eligible to claim from your gross income. For example, if you have $150,000 of income and $30,000 of exemptions and adjustment to income, your taxable income is $120,000. Step 3 Figure your income tax bracket by comparing your taxable income with the tax brackets for the year. The Internal Revenue Service publishes these in Publication 17. For example, if you’re married filing jointly in 2012 and have a taxable income of $120,000, you fall in the 25 percent tax bracket. Step 4 Multiply your tax bracket by your mortgage interest deduction to calculate your tax savings. For example, if you can deduct $30,000 in mortgage interest and you fall in the 25 percent tax bracket, multiply 30,000 by 0.25 to find you’ll save $7,500 on your taxes. FOR RENTAL HOMES DE DUCTIOINS In looking to cut mortgage expenses, some homeowners may rent their homes out and take up renting themselves. Finding a tenant willing to rent your home and cutting your mortgage expenses in the process is frequently a welcome circumstance. If you’re renting your home out and are also a renter yourself, though, you might wonder if any mortgage

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interest you’re paying is deductible. Fortunately, you’ll be able to deduct your rental property’s mortgage interest, though as a business expense by filling a Schedule E ( Real estate income). . IRS Publication 936 deals with the home mortgage interest deduction, and it says that only “qualified” homes are eligible for mortgage interest deductions. Because you’re renting your primary home out on a full-time basis, it wouldn’t qualify for mortgage interest deductions Residential Rental Properties IRS publication 527 deals specifically with residential rental properties. According to the IRS, the expenses attached to the home you’re renting out to others are generally deductible as business expenses. Typical expenses found in many residential rental properties include maintenance, insurance, taxes and mortgage interest. The IRS recognizes the interest charged on a property’s mortgage loan as a legitimate business expense and also lays out rules for how to deduct it. Deducting Mortgage Interest The IRS addresses income-generating properties and their business expenses in Publication 535. If you’re legally liable for paying a residential rental property’s mortgage debt you can generally deduct its interest. For example, if you made $15,000 in rental income from your home and paid $10,000 in mortgage interest, that $10,000 would be deductible. A $10,000 business expense deduction on $15,000 in potentially taxable rental income would reduce that $15,000 to $5,000 of actual taxable income ($15,000-$10,000 = $5,000). Business Expense Deductions Always seek the advice of a tax professional when considering de-

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In celebrating the “Year of the Rooster,” Asian Lunar New Year, the Westfield Santa Anita Mall unveiled its new “Food Alley,” which offers a variety of choice offerings in savoring “international flavors.” The “Food Alley,” is a new collection of restaurants such as: “Matcha Matcha,” where customers savor fun and delicious desserts made with traditional Japanese ingredients, thus giving its customers a fun experience with the various flavors of their delectable desserts. “Monkey Bar,” is a new restaurant concept offered by the Sticky Rice Group, whose Executive Chef is Filipino named Eugene Santiago. It is a restaurant/bar where customers can experience delectable organic, freeranged appetizers such as Chicken dumplings, soft BBQ ribs, “chicharon” or salad, combined with a variety of fine spirits, whiskey and beer. “The Backhouse,” is a restaurant and bar specializing in yakitori.

They also offer an izakaya menu (Japanese-style tapas), along with a fully-stocked bar. Added to that, they also have an extensive sushi menu. “Tsumaru Udon,” features a menu of house-made udon in several different styles, along with various topping options such as seaweed, deep-fried tofu and beef. Their menu items start at $4.00 a bowl, which includes a cold shot of Japan’s infamous “bukkake” noodles. “EMC Seafood & Raw Bar,” is a popular place for fresh seafood, which was established in 2013, now widely known for their raw bar, which includes fresh oysters, live “uni” and a seafood tower for all their customers who wish to experience a seafood variety. “Side Chick,” is a pop-up restaurant , whose famous chicken and rice dish in their menu is prepares in Hainan style, along with a selection of congee and noodles, all prepared by their Chef Johnny Lee.

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“Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake,” is a store where customers may stop in to buy their famous, freshly-baked baked desserts such as their fluffy cheesecakes in different flavors. The “Food Alley,” creates a physical connection between the Mall’s indoor shops and its outdoor Promenade section. This new food destination was inspired by the Australian “laneways,” or Beijing, China’s “hutongs”, which integrates custom-designed seating lounges along with elegant

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LA Catholic Fil-Ams celebrate Bishop Solis’s promotion

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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. 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,”

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“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.

Hate crimes are still under-reported, says experts By Abner Galino

The lack of police training on how to identify hate crimes have resulted in the under reporting of such crimes nationwide. Brian Levin, criminal justice professor at California State University, San Bernardino, and director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, made the assessment during the New America Media (NAM) telebriefing on hate crime reporting on Wednesday (January 18). Levin said current national hate crime statistics are published through an annual report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). However, the professor added that “data is widely seen as flawed because it relies on voluntary participation from local law-enforcement groups nationwide.” “Some states like Tennessee fine local law enforcement agencies that don’t participate, while other states like Mississippi opt out completely,” Levin explained. According to the professor, while anecdotal evidence seem to suggest an increase in hate crimes in 2016, it may take some time for researchers to prove it. “We know Tennessee reported hundreds of cases of hate crimes last year, but neighboring Mississippi, which has the highest population of African Americans, reported zero,” Levin noted. “There’s obviously something missing.” African Americans have histori-

cally been the most targeted racial group for hate crimes, accounting for 53 percent of the 5,850 hate incidents reported in 2015, according to FBI data. While hate crimes overall are on the rise – increasing by more than six percent between 2014 and 2015 – the number of hate crimes reported against Latinos remains relatively unchanged. Alarmingly however, the FBI’s 2015 report a 67 percent increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes, said Levin. “We’ve been in a range of 105 to 160 anti-Muslim hate crimes a year since 2000, but again this is dependent on self-reporting from local agencies,” he said. Another NAM telebriefing resource speaker Phyllis Gersternfeld, a criminal justice professor at CSU Stanislaus and author of Hate Crimes: Causes, controls and Controversies, added that law enforcement personnel often lack the training necessary to fully understand hate crimes “With the exception of California, states do not specifically require police to undergo training on how to identify potential hate crimes. That missing component can lead to hate incidents being misidentified or going unreported,” Gerstenfeld said. On reporting hate crime A.C Thompson, another resource speaker at the NAM telebriefing on Wednesday, is an award-winning investigative journalist with ProPublica.

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According to Thompson, reporters can help fill the gap in hate crime reporting through coverage of local incidents in their communities. The nonprofit news outlet is working to establish a mapping database to record incidents of hate crimes across the country. “We’re trying to add another layer of information to what’s out there,” he said. “People around the country can report hate crime incidents and hate bias.” Straddling the line between sympathy and skepticism towards victims would help reporters covering hate crimes for their communities, Thompson added. “You want to get the best sense possible of whether or not the story makes sense,” he said. Thompson said one of the best ways to approach a potential hatecrime story is to look for witnesses

who may have seen or heard from the victim around the time of the alleged crime for help corroborating a story. “Medical records and police reports are also important, as they can add further proof of injuries or damage resulting from a hate crime,” Thompson added. Using social media, he continued, would help provide insights into the motives of victims and criminals. “News stories drawing attention to such incidents will not only help keep communities from suffering in silence, but also assist researchers develop a clearer picture of hatecrime trends,” Thompson said. ProPublica database contains stories that could be vetted and recorded for future investigation by journalists and experts. “The idea is to map and track as much as possible in the absence of solid federal data,” he said.

Animal control to conduct field licensing in Lancaster Officers from the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) will be conducting field licensing enforcement in the unincorporated area of Lancaster (zip code 93535) beginning on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Field enforcement efforts are designed to ensure that residents’ dogs and cats are in compliance with mandatory licensing requirements, spay/ neuter, and microchipping. Additionally, California law requires that all dogs over the age of four months be vaccinated against rabies and licensed. In addition, the County of Los Angeles requires the same for all cats. As of January 1, 2014, puppies may be vaccinated at three months but are not required to be vaccinated until four months of age. Securing a dog or cat license is essential to assisting animal control agencies if a pet becomes lost. Pet owners must be in compliance with licensing, spay/neuter, and microchipping if they reside in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County (as well as within Cities that contract with the County and who have adopted the County’s Title 10 ordinance). Residents not in compliance will be subject to license fees, delinquency charges, and a $40 field enforcement fee (to offset the cost of the Department’s field services). In order to avoid penalties, be sure your pet is licensed. You can secure a new license by printing the application online at www.animalcare.lacounty.gov and mailing it to us or by visiting your local County animal care center. Residents may also renew online if their pet’s license is not delinquent at our website: www.animalcare.lacounty.gov. Information on licensing fees can also be found on the website. DACC offers low-cost vaccination/microchips clinics (microchips are now $15, which includes an AVID registration)and low-cost assistance (for individuals who qualify) for spay and neuter surgeries.

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

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the Rogue Hybrid SV grade – $1,000 above a non-hybrid Rogue SV front-wheel drive model. The Rogue Hybrid, the newest addition to the popular Rogue crossover lineup and first-ever available, offers a second powertrain choice for Rogue buyers in both FWD and AWD applications. The new Rogue Hybrid produces estimated fuel economy1 of 33 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and 34 mpg combined for the front-wheel drive model. Rogue Hybrid all-wheel drive models are estimated at 31 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 33 mpg combined1. Most significantly, it achieves these numbers with virtually no compromise of performance, interior roominess or cargo space (compared to standard Rogue models). Like the 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine-equipped standard Rogue models, the Rogue Hybrid offers freshened exterior and interior styling, additional safety, security and driving aid technology and a wide range of standard and available comfort, convenience and utility features. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)5 for the 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Rogue SV FWD Hybrid $26,240 USD Rogue SL FWD Hybrid $31,160 USD Rogue SV AWD Hybrid $27,590 USD Rogue SL AWD Hybrid $32,510 USD Destination and Handling $940. Rogue Hybrid goes on sale nationwide in Spring 2017. About the 2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid The Rogue Hybrid powertrain combines an advanced 2.0-liter 16-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy inline 4-cylinder engine and a compact lithium-ion battery with an innovative one-motor, two-clutch control. If you have been desiring to own a new Nissan vehicle, come down to Nissan Mission Hills and check out our kababayan Manuel Lava of Nissan Mission Hills. So what are you waiting for? Schedule a Test drive on the vehicle of your choice at Nissan of Mission Hills. Call Manuel at 1-888-5887635 and test drive a Nissan vehicle today! Nissan of Mission Hills is located at 11000 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345.

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

2017 Honda Accord Sport

2017 Honda Accord Sport Named Good Housekeeping’s 2017 Best New Sedan Jan 23, 2017 - TORRANCE, Calif. Good Housekeeping has announced the winners of their Best New Car Awards for 2017, and the 2017 Honda Accord Sport was named as the Best Sedan. The winners appear in the February issue, on newsstands now. The Good Housekeeping Institute worked with Car and Driver, the leading authority on all things automotive, to screen more than 100 new vehicles, narrowing it down to the top 25 for further scrutiny. After driving over 1,200 miles on test tracks and open roads, engineers from the GHI Labs and consumer testers rated cars on value, safety, smoothness, handling, interior design and comfort and onboard technology. The Accord Sport was named the Best Sedan due to its roomy interior, superior gas mileage and perfectly placed steering wheel buttons. In addition, Good Housekeeping cited the availability of the Honda Sensing™ suite of driver assist technologies, including Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS™) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS) Meanwhile, if you want to belong to the select group of Honda owners, all you have to do is visit the Diamond Honda of Glendale and get in touch with our kababayan Orly Roque, who

are more than ready to serve you and find you your new Honda Hybrids or any other Honda vehicle and be assured of top fuel efficiency as well as safety and maintenance. These are just some of the reasons why Pinoys come to the dealership. Above all, at Diamond Honda of Glendale, customers are treated like Diamonds! That statement is backed up by General Manager Philip Keung, who has endeared himself to Filipino customers because of his professionalism and his recognition and vast understanding of Honda’s multi-ethnic market. “He is a great anchor. We rely on his wisdom and professional savvy all the time. He is very helpful to the Filipino salesmen and customers alike,” says Orly. Diamond Honda of Glendale is located at 138 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205. Its toll-free number is 1.866.237.7092.

January 31, 2017.

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 OUTLANDER AND OUTLANDER SPORT $2500.00 OFF MSRP! 2017 MITSUBISHI

2017 MITSUBISHI

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$

$

PER MONTH PLUS TAX 36 MONTHS $3,333 DUE AT SIGNING

EXPIRES 01/31/2017

EXPIRES 01/31/2017 Lease example for 2017 Mirage ES CVT, MSRP $14,195 plus $835 destination handling. Lease: $159 per month/ 36 months/ $3,333 due at lease signing. 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 $12,817 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. See dealer for details. Illustration shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold.

2017 MITSUBISHI

Lease example for 2017 Outlander Sport 2.0 ES 2WD CVT, MSRP $20,995 plus $895 destination handling. Due at signing is if customer applies $500.00 lease rabate. Available through Ally Financial, subject to approved credit and insurance. Lease: $189 per month/ 36 months/ $2,888 due at lease signing. Includes required refundable security deposit. Exclude tax, license, title, registration, documentation fees, insurance and the like. 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. See dealer for details. Illustration shown may not be the same as actual vehicle sold.

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

PRE-OWNED SUPER CENTER ‘14 NISSAN VERSA S 1.6LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: S70267A | 843701

6,695

NOW

$

‘14 HONDA INSIGHT BASE 1.3LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2359 | 000498

NOW

12,495

$

‘15 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE RF 1.2LL I-3 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2266 | 014094

6,995

NOW

$

‘14 HONDA CR-Z EX 1.5LL I-4 CYL, COUPE

Stk: P2365 | 000992

NOW

13,645

$

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

Stk: P2321 | 869836

8,295

NOW

$

‘03 LEXUS SC 430 BASE

4.3LL V-8 CYL, CONVERTIBLE

Stk: P2354S | 047739

NOW

13,695

$

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

Stk: P2322 | 882698

8,995

NOW

$

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

Stk: P2392 | 006575

NOW

15,495

$

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

Stk: P2344 | 007754

$

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

15,695

$

NOW

10,495

$

‘11 LEXUS IS 250 BASE 2.5LL V-6 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2389S | 101565

Stk: P2345 | 501943

NOW

1.2LL I-3 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2364 | 003410

9,945

NOW

‘17 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 ES

NOW

16,995

$

TEST DRIVE TODAY! MENTION THIS AD -AND-

GET 3 DAY/2 NIGHTS LAS VEGAS VOUCHER

‘15 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES 2.0LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2385R | 015088

NOW

10,895

$

‘15 KIA SEDONA 3.3LL V-6 CYL, VAN

Stk: P2380S | 045267

NOW

17,495

$

‘14 KIA SOUL BASE

1.6LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2367 | 079822

NOW

11,945

$

‘14 NISSAN PATHFINDER 3.5LL V-6 CYL, SUV

Stk: 60337A | 718303

NOW

17,995

$

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Diamond Honda of Glendale Beauty and body inside out.

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

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

per month plus tax at 36 months

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NEW 2016 Honda CR-V EX 2WD, Automatic

Starting at $24,754. $4,999 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/yr. 36 miles with $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Services.

per month plus tax at 36 months

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

per month plus tax at 36 months

2009 Scion XB 27385A/91087661

2009 Honda Civic EX 92446A/9H514022

$8,991

NOW

$10,591

2016 Honda Fit EX

2015 Honda Accord Sport

WAS $17,980

WAS $19,098

261765A/GX000481

NOW

$16,480

27454A/CS002322

WAS $12,091

WAS 10,491

NOW

2012 Honda Civic

261759A/FA024134

NOW

$17,598

Diamond Honda

of Glendale

2012 Honda Civic 92474/CE314175

$11,491

2013 Honda CR-V 92440/DL057947

NOW

$17,991

$11,991

2014 Honda Odyssey LX 92420/EB014458

WAS $19,491

NOW

On Select Honda Models

ON APPROVED CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS

2013 Honda Civic

$18,998

92385/DA265129

WAS $14,491

NOW

$12,991

261295A/F1307050

WAS $21,388

$19,888

$13,998

2015 Volvo S60 T5

261636A/ CB016687

NOW

2013 Honda Accord LX 92385/DA265129

WAS $15,498

NOW

2012 Honda Pilot

WAS $20,488

NOW

2013 Honda Accord LX

261837A/DH507340

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WAS $12,991

NOW

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NOW

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$22,898

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CERRITOS MITSUBISHI Explore the thrill of off the beaten path... “Tawag na mu!”

EUGENE C. Senior Sales Consultant

...the Mitsubishi way.

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

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

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

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

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48 MONTHS FINANCING

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UP TO

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

0

WAS 10,900 $

Stk: C16151A

$

6,988

‘14 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER GT SUV

WAS 16,988 $ $

Stk: C17153A

13,988 NURSES PROGRAM AVAILABLE!

*

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

0

72 MONTHS FINANCING

‘10 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK GTS

18,199

$

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

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

%

72 MONTHS FINANCING

2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES 7 Seater

20,899

FOR

16,999*

$

BUY FOR

‘07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS COUPE

WAS 10,900 $

$

7,999

Stk: C2894P

‘09 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX SEDAN

WAS 18,999 $ $

Stk: C10001A

0

15,900

%

‘14 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS SEDAN

WAS 14,800 $

$

9,988

Stk: C2987P

‘15 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV

WAS 25,800 $ $

Stk: C2952P

% FINANCING

19,988

72 MONTHS FINANCING

‘14 HYUNDAI ACCENT HATCHBACK

WAS $14,900 $ Stk: C17161A

‘15 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV WAS $29,888 $ Stk: C3005P

24,988

WAS $14,988 $ Stk: C16162A

11,900

‘15 SUBARU STI SEDAN

WAS $36,988 $ Stk: C3011P

29,900

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

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

Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Nissan

560

5 YR/60,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

10100

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

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 5/60

ONLY 5/60

YES

NONE

NONE

NONE

5YR

9,988

‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE SUV

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.

Toll Free 1-888-835-6136

10944 South St. Cerritos CA 90703

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Nissan of Mission Hills

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

“Tawagan or hanapin nyo lang ako” ako ko” ko

Manuel Lava Laava

Serving the Filipino Community Co for more than 20 years.

“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!!!

Internet | Fleet Manager

NEW CAR SPECIALS

Cell: (661)-644-0944

2017 NISSAN MAXIMA SL

2017 NISSAN MURANO S FWD

$

269

$

36 279 FOR MONTHS

FOR 36 MONTHS

$3,699 DUE AT SIGNING

$3,699 DUE AT SIGNING

VIN# 1N4AA6AP3HC373307

MODEL 23117 VIN# 5N1AZ2MG7HN107747

2 or more at this price (;&/8'(6 7$;(6 7,7/( $1' /,&(16( ,1,7,$/ 3$<0(17 5(48,5(' $7 &216800$7,21 ,1&/8'(6 &21680(5 '2:1 3$<0(17 ),567 0217+ 3$<0(17 ,1&/8'(6 0$18)$&785(5¶6 5(%$7( $33/,('72 0217+ /($6( 2))(5 9$/,' 21/< :+(1 ),1$1&(' 7+528*+ 1,66$1 02725 $&&(37$1&( &25325$7,21 68%-(&7 72 5(6,'(1&< 5(675,&7,216 1,66$1 MAXIMA 3.5 S WITH SPLASH GUARDS AND FLOOR MATS. LEASE MODEL 16117. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY TO WELL-QUALIFIED LESSEES THROUGH NISSAN MOTOR ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION. $33,965 MSRP INCL DESTINATION CHARGE. NET CAPITALIZED COST OF $26,917 INCLUDES A $595 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE ACQUISITION FEE. DEALER CONTRIBUTION MAY AFFECT ACTUAL PRICE SET BY DEALER. MONTHLY 3$<0(176 727$/ $7 /($6( (1' 385&+$6( )25 3/86 385&+$6( 237,21 )(( 83 72 3/86 7$; 25 3$< (;&(66 :($5 86( 3/86 3(5 0,/( )25 0,/($*( 29(5 0,/(6 3(5 <($5 /(66(( ,6 5(63216,%/( )25 0$,17(1$1&( $1' 5(3$,56 A DISPOSITION FEE IS DUE AT TERMINATION OF LEASE TERM SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ILLUSTRATION SHOWN MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS VEHICLE SOLD.

2017 NISSAN MURANO

2 or more at this price (;&/8'(6 7$;(6 7,7/( $1' /,&(16( ,1,7,$/ 3$<0(17 5(48,5(' $7 &216800$7,21 ,1&/8'(6 &21680(5 '2:1 3$<0(17 ),567 0217+ 3$<0(17 2))(5 9$/,' 21/< :+(1 ),1$1&(' 7+528*+ 1,66$1 02725 $&&(37$1&( &25325$7,21 SUBJECT TO RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS. 2017 NISSAN MURANO S FWD WITH MATS AND SPLASH GUARDS LEASE MODEL 23117. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY TO WELL-QUALIFIED LESSEES THROUGH NISSAN MOTOR ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION. $31,090 MSRP INCL DESTINATION CHARGE. NET CAPITALIZED COST OF $26,765 INCLUDES A $595 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE ACQUISITION FEE. DEALER CONTRIBUTION MAY $))(&7 $&78$/ 35,&( 6(7 %< '($/(5 0217+/< 3$<0(176 727$/ $7 /($6( (1' 385&+$6( )25 3/86 385&+$6( 237,21 )(( 83 72 (;&(37 .6 :, 3/86 7$; 25 3$< (;&(66 :($5 86( 3/86 3(5 0,/( )25 0,/($*( 29(5 MILES PER YEAR. LESSEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. A DISPOSITION FEE IS DUE AT TERMINATION OF LEASE TERM SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ILLUSTRATION SHOWN MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS VEHICLE SOLD.

2017 NISSAN SENTRA

0

%

%

0

APR

APR

FOR 36 MONTHS

FOR 72 MONTHS

MODEL 23117

MODEL 12117

2 or more at this price

2 or more at this price

2017 NISSAN MURANO 0.0% APR FINANCING FOR UP TO 36 MONTHS FOR WELL QUALIFIED BUYERS. SUBJECT TO RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS. CUSTOMER MAY CHOOSE APR. FINANCING IS SUBJECT TO NMAC TIER 1 THROUGH TIER 2 CREDIT APPROVAL $27.78 PER MONTH PER $1,000 FINANCED AT 0.0% FOR 36 MONTHS, ON ALL NEW ABOVE-NOTED VEHICLE IN DEALER STOCK. DOWN PAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ILLUSTRATION MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS VEHICLE SOLD.

SUBJECT TO RESIDENCY RESTRICTION. CUSTOMER MAY CHOOSE APR. FINANCING IS SUBJECT TO NMAC TIER 1 THOUGH TIER 2 CREDIT APPROVAL. $13.89 PER MONTH PER $1,000 FINANCED AT 0.0% FOR 72 MONTHS, ON ALL NEW ABOVE-NOTED VEHICLES IN DEALER STOCK. DOWN PAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. CASH BACK WHEN YOU PURCHASE FROM NEW DEALER STOCK. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. DOWN PAYMENT MAY BE REQUIRED. AVAILABLE ON LEASE AND PURCHASE. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. SUBJECT TO RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS. ILLUSTRATION SHOWN MAY NOT BE THE SAME AS VEHICLE SOLD.

PRE-OWNED CARS AVAILABLE ‘13 NISSAN SENTRA I4

$

8,995

‘14 Nissan Versa Note HB 1.6

$

9,599

‘12 NISSAN VERSA CVT 1.6 S

$

9,995

Stock#: G29161 | Vin: 752023

Stock#: U4682 | Vin: 406380

Stock#: U4776 | Vin: 925813

‘15 15 TOYOTA COROLLA

‘14 14 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN CVT LX

‘15 TOYOTA COROLLA

$

13,395

Stock#: U4953 | Vin: 333958

$

13,895

Stock#: G30241 | Vin: 238969

$

15,995

Stock#: U4907 | Vin: 371949

‘15 NISSAN VERSA MANUAL 1.6 S

$

10,995

Stock#: G28081 | Vin: 883103

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$

11,995

Stock#: U4719 | Vin: 183973

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$

17,995

Stock#: H23961 | Vin: 167009

$

18,995

Stock#: G32291 | Vin: 534291

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Visit Subaru of Glendale to find your dream car at a great price with the help of our friendly, no pressure sales staff. Whether it’s love at first sight or after your test drive, you’ll have a great experience and leave with a grin on your face.

2017 SUBARU

Forester 2.5i

2017 SUBARU

Outback 2.5i

CVT with Alloy Wheel Package LEASE OFFER

169

$

Premium CVT 2 LEASE OFFER

219

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

$

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

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

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Crosstrek 2.0i

2017 SUBARU

WRX

Premium CVT Special Edition LEASE OFFER

229

$

LEASE OFFER

235

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

$

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

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

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

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

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

2017 SUBARU

Legacy 2.5i

Limited CVT with Navigation & Eyesight

Sign & Drive

Model Code HUN-01 Offer Expires 1/31/17

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

2017 SUBARU

Legacy 3.6r

Limited with Navigation & Eyesight

Sign & Drive

2 LEASE OFFERS

299

$

329

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

$

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

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

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

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

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

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855-230-1547 Andrew Marilla Sales & Leasing

Christian Marilla Finance Manager

Subaru, Forester, Outback, Tribeca, Legacy, Impreza, WRX, STI, and SUBARU BOXER are registered trademarks. Purchase or lease any new (previously untitled) Subaru and receive a complimentary factory scheduled maintainance plan for 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever comes first). See Subaru Added Security Maintenance Plan for intervals, coverage and limitations. Customer must take delivery before 12-31-17 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility.

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$

‘01 NISSAN FRONTIER 2WD KING CAB V6 AUTOMATIC SE DESERT RUNNER

5,995

VIN: JM1FE173940140832 STOCK: X60840

‘07 LEXUS ES 350 4DR SEDAN

$

9,995

$

6,495

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$

6,995

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$

7,495

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$

8,995

VIN: 1N6ED26T51C360577 STOCK: X61701

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‘14 TOYOTA COROLLA 4DR SDN CVT AUTO LE ECO

‘14 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5DR HB AUTO SE

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‘13 TOYOTA PRIUS C 5DR HB TWO

$

10,995

$

11,495

$

11,995

$

12,495

VIN: JTHBJ46GX72091695 STOCK: X61755

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VIN: JTDKDTB3XD1042052 STOCK: X70074

‘12 TOYOTA COROLLA 4DR SDN AUTO S

‘15 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT 5DR HB MAN

‘15 MAZDA MAZDA5 4DR WGN AUTO SPORT

‘15 MAZDA MAZDA5 4DR WGN AUTO SPORT

‘12 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4DR SDN XLE

$

12,995

$

13,495

$

13,995

VIN: 2T1BU4EE0CC839083 STOCK: X70032

VIN: KMHD35LHXFU249720 STOCK: X62052

VIN: JM1CW2BL8F0181288 STOCK: X61588

‘13 TOYOTA PRIUS 5DR HB ONE

‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT 2WD 4DR CVT LE

‘16 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR SDN I4 AUTO SE

$

15,495

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$

15,995

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14,495

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‘16 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2WD 4DR SE

$

16,695

VIN: JA4AD3A35GZ001213 STOCK: X62144

$

14,899

VIN: 4T1BD1FK3CU016309 STOCK: X61367

‘16 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT FWD 4DR 2.4

$

17,995

VIN: 5XYZT3LB9GG313744 STOCK: X70021

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7KH /RRN RI / YH Pre-Valentine Special

Mercedes-Benz 2017

CLA 250

LEASE FOR

329

$

+TAX/MO. for 36 MOS.

*MSRP $35,675 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $3,623 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires January 31, 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 31, 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.”

Mercedes-Benz 2017 GLA 250

Mercedes-Benz 2017 C 3000

LEASE FOR

Filipino Sales Email: rorosa@mbencino.com

Mercedes-Benz 2017 GLC 300

LEASE FOR

329

*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 31, 2017.

*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 31, 2017.

$

“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through January 31, 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.”

$

LEASE FOR

389

+TAX/MO for 36 MOS.

“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through January 31, 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.”

*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 31, 2017.

479

$

+TAX/MO for 36 MOS.

“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through January 31, 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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2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67348C

$23,988

2015 MB GLA250 4MATIC® AWD Stk#: 67657T

$32,988

2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67375C

$24,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67353C

$33,988

818.536.2413

2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67458C

$25,988

$34,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan

2014 MB CLA250 4Dr Coupe

$27,988

Stk#: 67307C

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67443C

Mercedes-Benz

2015 MB GLK350 Stk#: 67599C

$35,988

16721 Ventura Blvd. Encino CA 91436

mbencino.com

Stk#: 67658T

$29,988

2015 MB C300 4MATIC® Sedan AWD Stk#: 67374C

$36,988

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