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Russia willing to help PN combat terrorism, piracy MANILA, Jan. 3 (PNA) – Russian Pacific Fleet flotilla deputy commander Rear Admiral Eduard Mikhailov expressed willingness to help the Philippine Navy (PN) in combating terrorism and piracy. He made this statement during the sidelights of Tuesday’s official welcoming ceremonies for Udaloy-class destroyer/large anti-submarine ship, Admiral Tributs and the Boris Chilikin-class fleet oiler, Boris Butoma, which arrived Monday night at Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila.

Russian Navy vessel Admiral Tributs in Manila: Two Russian Navy personnel stand on attention during the arrival rites of the Russian Navy vessel Admiral Tributs, a large anti-submarine destroyer, Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2017) at Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

The former is the head of the Russian naval delegation which is on a six-day goodwill visit to the country which will end on Saturday. “Of course we will do our best from our side to help you, as I told before one of the main problem is terrorist and piracy, and also these prob-

lem take place in the Russia Federation and we have this experience to fight with it and in the future exercises, you will help us, we will take to you our knowledge in this problem, how to solve piracy and terrorist,” Mikhailov stressed. See RUSSIA, page 8

Philippines all-set for hosting of Miss Universe pageant – DOT By Azer N. Parrocha

MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) – With Miss Universe hopefuls expected to arrive in the Philippines starting this week, the Department of Tourism (DOT) on Wednesday said preparations are all set for the pageant’s ancillary events leading up to the anticipated coronation night on Jan 30, 2017. “Everything is in place,” DOT Secretary Wanda Teo said in a press conference after holding an inter-agency meeting with concerned agencies particularly the Department

of Transportation (DOTr) and Philippine National Police (PNP). Teo said that Miss Universe bets will start arriving between January 7 to 13 since the first ancillary event will be held in Boracay on January 14. The candidates will also be in Vigan on January 15 for a fashion show, in Manila on January 16 to attend a Governor’s Ball, in Cebu on January 17, in Baguio in January 18 and in Davao and Batangas on January See MISS UNIVERSE, page 8

Philippine Eagle found in Maitum, Sarangani (January 4, 2017) – Gibson Badal, 26, a resident of Barangay Batian, takes for safekeeping the eagle he found Monday, January 2. The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), the country’s national bird, was turned over to Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit. The Philippine Eagle Center took custody of the bird Tuesday night, January 3. (Rey Balazon for Maitum Information Office)

Marine Colonel implicated in PHP380M drug-bust Philippine Eagle rescued in Sarangani MANILA, Jan. 3 (PNA) – Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino, the Marine officer earlier implicated in a PHP380 million drug-bust in Sta. Cruz, Manila last year, has voluntarily surrendered to the Office of the Provost Marshal of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday noon. This was disclosed by AFP public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo. He said Marcelino, accompanied by his sister, voluntarily surrendered to the military. “We are currently processing all the necessary requirements like fingerprinting, mugshots at physical examination, and then we are filing a petition for custody at the courts so that the AFP will have custody on him,” Arevalo said in Filipino.

This means that the military will have Marcelino in its safekeeping while the custody process in ongoing, he added. “He (Marcelino) is going to be detained at the AFP Custodial Center, he will be detained definetely because he has a standing warrant of arrest, that’s why he voluntarily surrendered,” Arevalo stressed. The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 49 issued an arrest warrant against Marcelino and Chinese co-accused Yan Yi Shou last Dec. 22 after turning down their motion to dismiss the drug charges against them. The two men were nabbed by anti-narcotics operatives last Jan. 21, 2016 in an abandoned shabu laboratory at the Celadon See MARINE COLONEL, page 8

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MAITUM, Sarangani (January 4, 2017) – A Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), the country’s national bird, has been found alive in the forest of Barangay Batian prompting the local government unit (LGU) of Maitum to mount a rescue operation to protect the bird and its habitat. LGU staff and personnel of the Davao City-based Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) brought the raptor to the PEC Tuesdaynight (January

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“I am thankful with the rescue of the juvenile Philippine Eagle. This only proves that Maitum has still thick forest that we ought to preserve and protect,” said Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit. “I will do my best to protect the endangered species of Maitum as our legacy to the future generations.” Gibson Badal, 26, a resident of Barangay Batian, found the eagle Monday (January 2). According See EAGLE, page 8

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Senator eyes creation of PHL space agency

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

DOST-NRCP calls for research proposals for 2017 funding MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) – The Department of Science and Technology - National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) is calling for research proposals from its members in the fields of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences and Engineering. The duration of the project is for one year and the proponent promises as one of its output an ISI or Scopus Indexed publication based on the results of the research. Funding can range from Php300,000 to Php2.5 million. Topics must fall under the National Integrated Basic Research Agenda of the NRCP. Interested parties may submit proposals to the NRCP office (one electronic copy and one hard copy) and they can send an email to nrcpin-

fo@yahoo.com. NRCP said criteria for selection will be based on: * Scientific basis of the proposal and novelty of approach Cutting edge research will be given priority over proposals that are mere/extensions application of existing technologies. * Feasibility of the research to be completed in one year * Research track record of the proponent The deadline of submission of proposal is on January 15. Proposals will be screened and will undergo peer review under a committee headed by the chair of the appropriate division where the proposals falls under. The proponent will be informed by February 15 regarding the decision of the panel.

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DND allocates PHP4.9-B for acquisition of 6 close-air support aircraft MANILA, Jan. 3 (PNA) – With its Rockwell OV-10 “Bronco� attack aircraft now past its prime, the Department of National Defense (DND) has allocated the sum of PHP4,968,000,000 for the acquisition of six brand-new close-air support planes for the Philippine Air Force. Funds will be sourced from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Act Trust Fund. Interested bidders must be able to deliver the aircraft with the corresponding initial logistics support package. “These aircraft shall be capable of performing close-air support air operations during day and night. The

guiding principles for this project shall be based on affordability and sustainability while conforming to the requirements of the Philippine Air Force in furtherance of accomplishing its mission,� the DND said in its bid bulletin. Pre-bid conference is scheduled on Jan. 11, 10 a.m. at the DND Bids and Awards Committee Conference Room, Right Wing, DND Building, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Close-air support aircraft are used to help troops in heavy contact with enemy forces. It is done by providing covering rocket fire to the engaged units or bombing positions of hostile units.

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MANILA, Jan. 3 (PNA) – A senator on Tuesday sought for the creation of an agency which will develop space science in the Philippines to make the country more “space-capable� within the next 10 years. In filing Senate Bill No. 1259 or the Philippine Space Act, Sen. Loren Legarda wants the creation of a Philippine Space Agency (PSA) and a National Space Development and Utilization Policy (NSDUP). Legarda said that the agency will be an attached agency of the Office of the President for purposes of policy and program coordination to ensure alignment in national policies and priorities. The agency will focus on space applications that can preserve and enhance the country’s national security and promote development that is beneficial to all Filipinos. It is also meant to conduct research and development endeavors in vital areas of space science, technology and allied fields. Moreover, it will also help develop and utilize space science and technology applications to enhance its hazard management and disaster mitigation strategy as well as ensure the nation’s resiliency to climate change. It will also create a space industry to support the country’s space program through private sector involve-

MANILA, Jan. 2 (PNA) – Manila City Hall this year will start providing capital aid to small entrepreneurs under its Capital Assistance Program (CAP) to boost micro and small enterprises in the city. Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada said over the weekend that he wants to help the city’s micro and small businesses experience continuous financial growth, as micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of the city government’s rapid progress. “We will give these small entrepreneurs a chance to enhance their businesses, after all, they complement Manila’s economic growth,â€? Estrada said. Since 2013 when the CAP was put up, thousands of ManileĂąos have been able to obtain a start-up capital of PHP5,000 to PHP10,000 and open stand-alone stores, food kiosks, and other backyard businesses which

earned them extra income. Estrada however said that this year, he will restructure CAP to include MSMEs that have no sufficient capital to continue their operation or expand their businesses to give them an opportunity to grow and attain financial stability. �To avail of the capital assistance, would-be beneficiaries should have existing business ventures, regardless of how small they are, and we will help them expand their business operations,� Estrada said. According to Manila Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) chief Nanette Tanyag, this year’s CAP will be refocused on “enterprise development�. “Those who make it big can later become cooperatives,� Tanyag said. Indigent beneficiaries of the current CAP will be shifted to the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) program, she added.

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NCRPO: No security threat to Black Nazarene feast MANILA, Jan 4 (Mabuhay) – Authorities have not monitored any terror threat to the annual procession of the Black Nazarene, an event that draws millions of Catholic devotees, a police official said Wednesday. “So far, wala tayong nare-receive na threat or any terror threat in relation to this traslacion. Hopefully we will have zero incidents here,� National Capital Region Police Office head Director Oscar Albayalde said at a weekly media forum in Manila. Albayalde, however, said they are ready for any eventuality, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines promised to provide augmentation teams. In 2012, then-President Benigno Aquino III said he had received information that a local terrorist group may disrupt the annual Catholic ritual. This prompted the government to ask telecommunication companies to temporarily disconnect their services along the procession route since cellphones have been known to trigger explosives from remote locations. For this year, the Manila City government established an incident command system (ICS) to deal with the huge crowd during the procession. ICS is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management

concept that allows its users to adopt an integrated organizational structure to match the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. It is composed of various local and national government agencies and private sector partners that aims to ensure the effective consequence management of disasters or emergencies. “We have made all the proper preparations and final coordination with different agencies involved in Traslacion. We can say we are ready to deal with emergencies,� Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada said in a statement on Tuesday. He also ordered the 4,995-strong Manila Police District to double its security preparations for the event. MPD chief Senior Supt. Joel Coronel said that each member of the ICS has been assigned specific tasks to do during the event such as command and control, public safety, crowd control, emergency health response, and planning and logistics, among others. The MPD chief estimated that around 15 million devotees will participate in the six-day Black Nazarene celebration, including around 1.5 million to two million who will be joining the procession. (MNS)

Top photo shows Upsilonians and Sigma Deltans at the recent Christmas Rock n’ Roll party held at Carla’s Cafe, CBS Studios.Seated from left were: Herbie Buted, Al Manahan, Amang Liamzon, Jory Catibog, Jazz Gaite, Maribel Catala, Cynthia Ruiz, Maribel Cabrera & Tessah Flores; Standing behind were:Mike Singson, Margie Templo, Jess Sundiam, Ben & Maning Rivera, Art Owen, Jimmy Velasco, Jun Galano, Ato Umali, Raedel Ortiz Sonia Madsen and Fats Aspiras. (Left photo) Among the guests were Don A. Brigham, retired Delta captain and former ďŹ ghter pilot of the US Marine Corps who lived in Cubi Point Naval Station, Philippines, from 1959-1961, (rightmost) Dr. Erlinda Gordon (center) and Mary Ann Samadi (leftmost).

Signal jammers to be installed along Black Nazarene procession route By Ferdinand G. Patinio

MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) – Just like last year, signal jammers will be installed along the route of the procession and the vicinities of Quirino Grandstand in Luneta and the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene located in Quezon Boulevard, Manila during the celebration of the annual feast on January 9. According to Col. Llewelyn Binasoy of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the installation of signal jammers is part of the security to be implemented during the 2017 Traslacion. “As part of security preparations of Traslacion 2017 all areas, route of procession there would be no signals

so I hope you understand it is part of the security preparations,� he said during the media briefing for the said event on Wednesday. The AFP official noted that the areas in Manila where the mass and procession will be held will be declared as a no fly zone, noting that flying of drones are also prohibited. “We ask from media and public not to have their drones in the air. We would want to give this fair warning to everyone part of the security is “no fly zone� during the Traslacion,� he added. Binasoy said that AFP personnel will also be deployed in Luneta, Quiapo and at route of the procession to provide security and to help maintain peace and order.

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Passengers who spent the holiday season in Manila rush to board a Masbate-bound bus at the Araneta Center Bus Terminal in Cubao, Quezon City on Tuesday, (Jan. 3, 2017). (MNS photo)

4 Filipino women recruited as surrogate moms nabbed at NAIA MANILA, Jan. 3 (PNA) – Bureau of Immigration (BI) agents intercepted four Filipino women bound for Cambodia to become surrogate mothers for foreign clients in exchange for a fee close to PHP500,000 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on New Year’s Day. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the four victims and their female recruiter were barred by the bureau’s travel control and enforcement unit personnel from boarding a Thai Airways flight at the NAIA 1 terminal last Sunday.

During interrogation, the women admitted that after arriving in Bangkok, Thailand, they would proceed to Phnom Penh where they will be fetched by a Cambodian who arranged the deal with the foreigners who were supposed to be fathers of the babies they would bear. “This is a new modus operandi of a human trafficking syndicate that preys on our Filipino women who are enticed to bear children of strangers for a fee because of their poverty. We cannot allow this to happen,” said Morente in a statement.

Foreigners given until March 3 to report for alien registration

MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has reminded registered aliens in the country to report in person at its offices nationwide, as provided for under Republic Act 562 or the Alien Registration Act. In a statement Wednesday, BI Commissioner Jaime Morente said registered foreigner nationals have until March 3 to report and pay the annual fee, to its head office in Intramuros, Manila or any of the bureau’s field offices. “The annual report of registered aliens is required by RA 562 and they have to do this within the first 60 days of every year,” he said, noting that the annual report period has no extension.

With this, the BI chief warned that “failure to comply shall result in imposition of administrative fine and/or imprisonment at the option on the commissioner.” Upon personally reporting to the bureau offices, registered foreign nationals have to pay an annual report fee of PHP300.00 and legal research fee of PHP10.00. They shall also present their original and valid alien certificate of registration identity card (ACR I-Card) and a confirmation number issued to them via the bureau’s annual report 2016 online system. For foreigners who are less than 14 years of age, Morente added that it is the duty of their parent or legal guardian to report on their behalf.

Caregivers are often overworked and underpaid. Thankfully, California has enacted strong laws to protect caregivers and make it easier for them to recover unpaid overtime. Still, many caregivers choose not to pursue valid claims. Here are some of the most common concerns we hear from caregivers and the reasons why these concerns should not prevent caregivers from seeking the overtime compensation that is legally due. 1. I Feel Obligated to My Patient By nature, caregivers are typically caring people. Many private employers take advantage of a caregiver’s compassionate nature and do not pay a fair wage. Many caregivers feel a sense of loyalty or obligation towards their employers that make them reluctant to pursue valid claims. While these are noble sentiments, it does not change the fact that caregivers who are paid less than the legally required wages are victims of wage theft. In fact, many people who hire in-home caregivers are financially able to pay for caregiving services as required by law, but simply choose not to because they want to save money. We often see the children of elderly patients making efforts to preserve their own inheritance by taking advantage of caregivers. 2. I Fear The Legal Process Many private employers refuse to pay caregivers overtime because they believe caregivers are unsophisticated and will not be able to file a legal claim. The legal process can be intimidating and confusing. But that is why the lawyers at Chaleff Rehwald are here to help. We know the law and stand ready to help. 3. I Signed a Document Stating I am an Independent Contractor. It is unlikely that an in-home caregiver is an independent contractor even if there is a signed a document saying so. Still, it is common for private employers to try to convince caregivers they are independent contractors because it is much less costly and much more advantageous for them. The reality is that many private employers misclassify caregivers as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime. 4. I Did Not Pay Taxes on The Wages I Did Receive. While we recommend that our clients pay all taxes owed for the wages received, if a caregiver has not paid taxes on wages, the caregiver still has the legal right to seek the overtime

wages due. It is the employer’s obligation to properly classify the employee and withhold state and federal income taxes. If this has not happened, the employer has also violated the law. 5. I Do Not Have A Social Security Number. You do not need a social security number to recover overtime wages from your employer. If you succeed in your unpaid overtime claim, Chaleff Rehwald can help you get an ITIN that can be used to pay the taxes owed. 6. I Am Concerned About Immigration Status. California law permits undocumented workers to recover unpaid overtime. In our experience, our undocumented clients have not suffered any serious adverse effect from presenting an overtime claim. While we cannot guarantee no problem will arise, we believe the benefit in recovering unpaid overtime outweighs the risk. Also, we have a relationship with an Immigration attorney that can review and possibly assist with the specific immigration situation. 7. I Do Not Want A Long Court Battle, and May Leave the Country. Most cases settle without going to court, and many cases settle within a matter of a few months to a year. We regularly have clients who return to their home countries while the case is ongoing and keep in contact with us via the phone and internet. Because the laws are so strong in favor of the caregiver, most employers seek an early settlement of claims. If you are working as a caregiver and you are not paid overtime when working more than nine hours a day, or 45 hours a week, you should consult with Chaleff Rehwald to discuss your rights. We are here to help. With the penalties, interest, and attorneys fees allowed, claims often exceed $100,000 for 24-hour caregivers who have worked just one year. Even if you have only worked three to six months, you likely have a valuable claim. Article written by Daniel Chaleff, Employment Law Attorney as Chaleff Rehwald. Mr. Chaleff has been practicing employment law for over 22 years. For a free and confidential consultation, call (818) 807-4168.

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Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)/CHP have new driving laws for 2017 This author recently visited the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for a driver’s license renewal and leaned that there are new driving-related and traffic safety laws for 2017. One of the new laws that most of us who are currently using our wireless electronic devices is AB1785, which changes the way we use these devices to become hands-free while driving in California. These electronic devices, particularly smartphones should now be mounted in their vehicles while in use. This means that people can no longer drive with their phone in their hands while driving. According to the DMV, “this bill targets the deadliest cause of distracted driving-related crashes, through the use of an electronic device while driving.” The author of AB1785, Assemblymember Bill Quirk added that “the accidents, injuries and deaths associated with this form of distracted driving are completely preventable; thus the ultimate goal is to save lives.” Another law that has received the most publicity this New Year is the major change in the way “chil-

dren must be strapped into their car seats. Until December 31, 2016, parents could let their children sit forward-facing in their safety seats at the age of 1. However, at the start of the New Year, AB 53’s new law explains that “parents are now required to strap their children rear-facing in an appropriate passenger safety seat. Children weighing 40 or more pounds, or standing 40 or more inches tall. are exempted. This new California law continues to require that all children under the age of eight, be properly restrained in an appropriate child safety set in the back seat of a vehicle.” This is a part of the continued mission of saving lives,” according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The CHP is “seeking to educate the public on some of the new rules of the road-taking effect at the start of the

DA commits Php335-M for typhoon ‘Nina’-affected farmers By Leslie D. Venzon

MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed an initial Php335.05 million assistance for farmers affected by typhoon ‘Nina’. In a report, the DA said farmers in Bicol region will receive Php217.55 million of the total amount. Repair of six irrigation facilities and 135 flatbed dryers will also be provided worth Php80.5 million. In order to facilitate clearing and de-silting operations as well as land preparation and other farm activities, the DA will extend farm machineries costing Php50 million. It will also provide certified and hybrid palay seeds, hybrid corn, urea fertilizer, assorted vegetable seeds, planting materials, restocking of animals, vaccination of animals and livestock, animal care, feed assistance, carabao and farm tools worth over Php87 million.

The DA also committed Php17.3 million support for typhoon-affected farmers in Mimaropa. It is ready to provide palay, white corn and assorted vegetable seeds, lanzones and calamansi planting materials, and banana tissue culture costing Php10.45 million to farmers in Oriental Mindoro. For Occidental Mindoro, certified palay seeds, OPV corn and hybrid corn seeds will be provided worth Php5.92 million. DA will likewise extend Php925,000 production support such as certified palay seeds and OPV and hybrid corn seeds to farmers in Marinduque province. It also committed Php2.2 million assistance for farmers in Mulanay, Quezon; Php28 million for fisherfolk in the province of Quezon; and Php70 million for affected farmers in CALABARZON (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon).

New laws regarding the use of electronic devices, particularly smartphones should now be mounted in their vehicles while in use. This means that people can no longer drive with their phone in their hands while driving.

New Year, which the agency has presented in a recent press conference.” Other new 2017 laws include AB 51, also authored by Assemblymember Bill Quirk, which defines “lane splitting by motorcycles, which has two wheel in contact with the grouond, between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane. This bill permits the CHP to develop lane splitting, educational safety guidelines in consultation with other state traffic safety agencies and at least one organization focused on motorcycle safety.” SB 1072 is the School Bus Safety, which requires “all school buses, school pupil activity buses, youth buses and child care motor vehicles used in transport of school-age children to be equipped with a ‘child safety alert system.’ Every school is required to have transportation safety plans with procedures to ensure that a pupil is not left unattended in a vehicle.”

SB 247 is the new law that “requires all buses manufactured after July 1, 2020, to have emergency lighting fixtures that will turn on in the event of an impact or collision. This law requires a bus company to ensure the driver of the charter bus provided oral and written, or video instructions to all passengers on safety equipment and emergency exits on the bus prior to any trip. Finally, AB 1677 is the new CHP law which develops protocols for entering into a memorandum of understanding with local governments to increase the number of inspections for tour buses operated within their jurisdiction. Learning the new traffic safety laws for the New Year will certainly help you, the public in ensuring a safe driving environment here in California...As the saying goes, it’s always better to be safe, than sorry.” HAPPY driving on California streets this New Year!

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I was in the wrong place at the wrong time during ‘Nina’ onslaught – Robredo MANILA, Jan. 3 (PNA) – Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday admitted that she was in the wrong place at the wrong time when typhoon “Nina” (international name: NockTen) walloped Bicol Region, her bailiwick and several parts of the country on Christmas day. She said that she “felt really bad” while she was in the Unites States while Nina battered Visayas and Bicol Region. Robredo said her family decided to cut short their trip and decided to return to Manila, but they run out of luck when they found it hard to book return tickets on peak season. She explained that their scheduled return flight is January 4 but they were able to get tickets for New Year’s Eve. She said they have tried all available airlines bound for Manila but looking for five tickets gives them headache. She was accompanied by her three daughters and her 80-yearold grandmother. The vice president said her physical absence from relief operations at

the height of the Christmas typhoon was just a case of “bad timing.” “It was just a case of bad timing,” she pointed out. She even recalled that she is always present assisting needy Bicolanos every time a typhoon hits their region even when she was still a private citizen. She stressed that anyone can asked her constituents who will attests that she is always present during onslaught of typhoons. She emphasized that the Office of the Vice President announced that Robredo helped in “coordinating relief from the US,” she admitted that it was not enough. “Paglapag ko lang sa US nung pumunta ako, inareglo ko na kaagad yung relief operations... Pero iba din kasi kung ako mismo yung andito,” Robredo lamented.

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Armed men attack Cotabato jail; 158 inmates escape MANILA, Jan 4 (Mabuhay) – A total of 158 inmates escaped from the North Cotabato District Jail (NCDJ) after a two-hour firefight when more than a hundred armed men attacked the facility early Wednesday morning. The jail facility’s officials initially reported that 132 inmates escaped. In an interview, NCDJ officer-in-charge Superintendent Peter Bongat said that they learned of the actual number of inmates who escaped after conducting a headcount.

He said they had 21 jail personnel guarding a total of 1,511 inmates at the time of the attack. Bongat said at least three of the escaped inmates have been captured in the ongoing manhunt operations. One jail guard identified as Jail Officer 1 Excell Ray Vecido was killed while an inmate was injured in the incident. Bongat said in an earlier interview that armed men attacked the facility in Barangay Amas at past 1 a.m. He said that as they were busy

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19 for other pre-coronation segments. They will return to Manila on January 20 to attend a lunch hosted by one of the pageant’s main partners, Solar Entertainment Corp., and participate in the Grand Fashion Show and a Food Festival on January 21 and 22, respectively. On January 23, the candidates will be in Malacanang for a courtesy call with President Rodrigo Duterte. A number of events particularly in Albay and Iloilo have been cancelled due to the tight schedule. Reigning Miss Universe-Philippines Pia Wurtzbach will be joining the contestants in some ancillary events. DOTr spokesperson, for her part, reassured that the hosting of the pageant in Metro Manila and in provinces will not add to traffic. “There won’t be any disturbance in the daily lives of Filipino commuters whether in Metro Manila or other provinces where they will hold other events,” Mercado said. “Sec. Wanda and the President have been very clear that they won’t the event o be causing discomfort to riding public, commuters, so we will do proper coordination and make it as smooth as possible for contestants and commuters today until the last contestant leaves country,” she added. DOT Undersecretary for Media Affairs Kat De Castro said that the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) will also begin site inspection in participating provinces beginning January 5. De Castro said that the MUO has yet to announce if American host

Steve Harvey and backstage host Ashley Graham will be joined by a Filipino co-host or which international acts will be performing during the coronation night. She, however, said that a number of local artists such as The Voice Philippines coaches Bamboo, Sarah Geronimo, and Lea Salonga will be performing in ancillary events. Also considered are singers Jed Madela, and Martin Nievera. “We will definitely announce it within the next few days,” De Castro said. DOT previously said that production costs for the prestigious pageant will be completely shouldered by the private sector estimated at USD 11 to 15 million. Official host of the prestigious pageant will be the DOT and group of former Ilocos Sur governor Luis Chavit Singson, LCS Holdings, while its partners include Okada Manila, Solar Entertainment Inc. and SM Lifestyle Entertainment Inc. The Philippines has already hosted the Miss Universe twice, in 1974 and 1994.

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The Russian naval official was referring to repeated incidents of Abu Sayyaf attacks against merchant and tug shipping plying off Sulu and the Celebes waters. Mikhailov also said Russia can help the PN in acquiring modern equipment for its needs. “That’s why we took our equipment (to show to other) countries, lot of countries buy Russian equipment,” he added.

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fighting off the more than 100 armed attackers and extricating the body Vecido, the inmates were able to climb the walls of the prison facility by converting their beds as ladders. Bongat said a certain Commander Derby, leader of an alleged breakaway group of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, led the attack. Felix Capalla, one of the leaders of the inmates at the NCDJ, identified the slain jail guard as Jail Officer 1 Excell Ray Vecido. Capalla said the armed men, clad in black suits and armed with high-powered firearms, rescued prisoners who are mostly members of the 105th Command of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, among them the Camayo brothers, both facing murder charges, and the Salik brothers who are charged with drug trafficking. Capalla, known among NCDJ

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to Badal, he saw the bird at his area standing and when he got near to it, the bird did not move away. Badal said the bird, which is about a meter tall, appeared weak. The bird has blue gray eyes. Alver Caasi who happened to visit Batian on Monday was informed by residents that they were selling the bird but he advised them not to. “I told them they will face the full force of the law if they do that,” Caasi said. Caasi said he saw the bird at 9 a.m. and fed it with live chicken. The eagle consumed half of it and the other half was eaten the next day. Edgar Calderon, park maintenance foreman of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office, said the eagle could be one year old with a nest probably within a 5-km radius from where it was found. “From the initial video and pictures sent to us by Carol Arguillas, which was sent to her by Beth Ramos, the bird is confirmed a Philippine Eagle,” said Dennis Joseph Salvador, executive director at Philippine Eagle Center. According to Philippine Eagle Foundation director for conservation Jayson Ibanez, he visited Batian in 1996 and he was able to confirm the presence of a pair of Philippine Eagles.

inmates as the ‘chief expediter,’ disclosed that even before the attack, he already tipped Bongat of the plan to rescue the BIFF members. “I gave him (Bongat) an information that some of the inmates have told us to prepare for rescue and escape. This was last December 31. I saw additional troops deployed in the area from December 31 up to January 1. But after that, I saw few people manning the jail, then came the attack,” said Capalla. In a press statement, Senior Insp. Xavier Solda, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology spokesperson, said the incident happened at 1:15 a.m. He said the inmates took the opportunity to escape through the back portion of the facility while the rest of the personnel were retaliating to hold their ground and to protect other inmates.

Barangay Batian is within Mt. Busa complex, a priority conservation and protection biodiversity study area. It is one of the remaining forests in the province. Mt. Busa (Area: 114,144 hectares) was declared as a key biodiversity area (KBA 116) and an important bird area (IBA PH0105) in 2001. It harbors critically endangered, threatened, vulnerable and rare bird species and connects several conservation priorities. The Environmental Conservation and Protection Center of the provincial government has reported sightings of tarsier, wild deer, pigs, monkeys, bats, civets and endangered species of birds at the foot of Mt. Busa. However, Mt Busa, which straddles the towns of Maitum, Kiamba and Maasim, is threatened by land conversion (to farmland), kaingin (slash-and-burn), wildlife hunting, illegal logging and mining, according to the ECPC. (Beth N. Ramos/ MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

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

(Part 1) Here’s a merry Christmas story. On a rundown sofa inside a two-bedroom apartment in Buena Park sits Lester, 41, his wife Rudilyn, 38, son Lance Daniel, 11, and daughter Leah Anne, 8. Beside them is an amply decorated five-foot Christmas tree. It is the first time, says Lester, that his family has made a Christmas tree and, more so – a Christmas tree fashioned out of a freshly cut pine tree. Surreal, specially for Lester who has not spent Christmas time with his family the last seven years – during which he was on his own, living the challenging life of a so-called “TNT” or an overstaying alien in the United States. In October 2009, Lester and eight other Filipinos, after paying huge sums of money to their recruiters, arrived in the US with big hopes that they would get good jobs and that their H2-B visas would be adjusted months later after they started working. They ended up cramped in a dilapidated house in a remote town in Alabama and were obliged to work in a fastfood restaurant where they earned a measly $450 a month. For a couple of months, under the punishing Alabama winter, Lester and his fellow workers, walked two miles every day to report for work. They layered themselves with whatever clothes they had because they didn’t have winter jackets yet. Well, that was just snippets of Lester’s story of survival in the US of A. We will tell you all about that later on.

Lester kept himself connected to his family through the Internet as he moved from Alabama to Illinois and eventually to California where his fortune slowly turned for the better. When Rudilyn was told about the possibility of Lester being able to get US visas for her and their children, she thought it was too good to be true. “Hindi nanga ako umaasa noon. Maski ‘yung mga kakilala namin ‘di naniniwala. Paano daw kami makukuha nga sa wari ko eh wala naman siyang papel?” recalls the wife, Rudilyn Rudilyn kept it low (to avoid getting into the rumor mill) when she and their kids went to the US embassy to process their visas. It was quick, she recalls. She and her kids were recipients of T visas as a positive consequence of a human trafficking case that Lester filed against his recruiters two years ago. “Wala naman po silang tinanong,” Rudilyn narrates. But the fast-paced progression almost hit a snag just as Rudilyn and her children were about to fly out from the Philippine airport. For whatever reason, an immigration officer supposedly held them at the line. “Kung anu-ano po ang hinahanap. Kinabahan talaga ako. Kasi kung hindi kami nakaalis. Pagtatawanan kami tiyak ng mga tao,” Rudilyn recalls. Fortunately, a call prompted the said immigration officer to leave his post. During the lull, an immigrant rights advocate from Migrante switched the Ramos family into another line. Rudilyn and her kids arrived at

An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) victim of human trafficking in the US reunites with family after seven years.

the Los Angeles International Airport on November 14. Lester’s lawyer was able to get the Salvation Army to put the Ramos family in a transitional housing. The charity group also provided them with some pieces of furniture, beddings and kitchen utensils (including the Christmas tree and the decorations on it) – mostly hand-me-downs but still useful. But Lester is not bothered. “Ok lang. Hindi ko nga akalain na mangyayari ito. I am so happy,” says Lester, adding that he believes that they would be able to be solely on their own in a short time. “Hinihintay lang ni misis ‘yung work authorization niya para makapag-trabaho,” adds Lester. “May swimming pool po ba ang

mga school dito?” asks the eightyear-old Leah Anne when she has the chance to butt in. Her action draws laughs from her parents who consequently reveal that the girl has been quite “bored.” “Hindi pa kasi sanay. Sa atin kasi puwede siyang basta na lang lumabas at maglaro. Sabi ko kanya, dito hindi niya puwedeng gawin ‘yun. Sabi ko makukulong ako kapag ginawa niya ‘yun,” Lester narrates, giggling. Lester admits life is not going to be easy despite the reunification of his family. “Lahat naninibago pati ako. I used to be by myself here,” he adds. Bright lights around the Christmas tree, and just as a new year is onset, hope springs for one family.

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Keep your hopes up in this uncertain time Question: I don’t know what to do. Trump will become President and I’m afraid he will deport everyone who is not here legally? What can I do? Answer: First of all, while the President certainly has a lot of power, he cannot simply order that 11 million people be deported. In fact, there are many laws and procedures which have been passed by Congress and signed by prior Presidents as to the rights of foreign nationals here in the U.S. Question: What is they just take me out of my house? Answer: First of all, under most circumstances, you will have the right to fight your case in front of an Immigration Judge. This means you will have the opportunity to deny or admit the allegations against you; the right to a contested hearing on those allegations and the right to ask for all kinds of relief you might qualify for under the Law. The Im-

migration Judge may very well find you deportable, but ask what relief are you going to seek. Question: Assuming the Immigration does ask this type of question, what can I answer? Answer: Each case is different and that is the reason to make sure you have a qualified Immigration and Naturalization Attorney helping you. However, some of the more popular forms of relief would be Adjustment of Status, Fraud Waiver, Criminal Waiver, Registry, Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents, Cancellation of Removal for Non-residents, Con-

vention against Torture and others. You can see that in fact there are numerous forms of relief and assuming qualification, the law permits you to fight for these and to obtain status EVEN if the Immigration Judge rules you are removable and EVEN if you are here illegally. Question: How long will it take? Answer: Removal proceedings will take longer in the more popular States such as California and New York. However, much will depend on the type of case and the facts of each case. However, typically, a case in Immigration Court will take up to 2-3 years. Question: What if I lose? Answer: You will then have the opportunity to appeal the case to the BIA (Board of Immigration Appeals) which will normally take 1-2 years. Question: What if I lose there? Answer: You will then have the opportunity to appeal the case to the Circuit Court of Appeal. I can contin-

ue letting you know, but suffice it to say, that you cannot just be thrown out of the country as Trump and/ or his people might have you think. This brief Q&A should at least notify you that there are plenty of ways to fight and unless all the laws themselves are simply changed, you will have plenty of opportunity to fight your case. Atty. Brian D. Lerner has been an Immigration Attorney for nearly a quarter of a century. He is married to a Filipina and has helped thousands of Filipino families all over the country. In addition to his offices in Southern California in Long Beach and Carson, he has an office in Quezon City. He is a certified specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Legal Board of Specialization, California State Bar. The initial consultation is free. Call (562) 495-0554 and/or send an e-mail to blerner@ californiaimmigration.us.

LB Mayor Robert Garcia leads in launching nonproďŹ t for education Long Beach - What venue would be more fitting in launching a nonprofit organization dedicated to education in the Long Beach area than the Little Owl Pre-School along Linden Avenue where the three primary impact areas of the newly minted initiative start with early childhood education. Before joining the others movers and supporters in launching the Mayor’s Fund for Education, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia was met by some preschoolers at the reception area where the Mayor was given an inkling what the tots think of the future in his animated exchange with them. Dr. Garcia, an accomplished educator, is the youngest mayor of Long Beach who has a doctorate in education from California State University in Long Beach and is the 28th mayor of the City which ranks 36th among the most populous cities in the U.S and the 7th most populous in California. The current Long Beach leadership has its focus on education, economic development and technology.

School District. Mayor Garcia noted that the Mayors Fund for Education (Fund) intends “work closely with community and education partners to amplify and support the Long Beach College promise in three impact areas namely: early childhood education, internship opportunities and college completion�. The Fund envisions to “collaborate with local education institutions and partners to support programs to meet student needs at all levels of education and assist in fundraising, capacity building and program development to ensure the success of every student in Long Beach�. Fund is a multi-agency effort drawing support from Long Beach Pacific Gateway, Long Beach Health and Services Department, Long Beach Library, and Long Beach Fiscal Education as well as from AT and T, CA Endowment Fund and InterTrend.

Mayor Garcia was joined in the launching of Mayor’s Fund for Education by Jane Conoley, president of California State University-Long Beach, Ann-Marie Gabel, Interim-President of Long Beach City College and Chris Steinhauser, Superintendent of Long Beach Unified

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DepEd sets sight on improving Filipino lives through quality education By Juzel L. Danganan

MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) -- The start of the Duterte administration boded well for the education sector. From the start of her term as education secretary, Leonor Briones recognized the challenge of delivering quality services in education with a budget that is “inadequate in terms of international standards�. In her message when she accepted the post from Bro. Armin Luistro, Secretary Briones said the Department of Education’s (DepEd) 2016 budget allocation for education was small at PHP400 billion compared to international standards, which require that six percent of the GDP be spent on education. Apart from the budget, the new

education chief also saw the challenges of speeding up and cleaning up the procurement process, monitoring the progress of the newly launched Senior High School (SHS) program, expanding the Alternative Learning System (ALS), and ensuring that the department is “not infested with ‘anay’ (termites) and weakened by rot�. �Admittedly, we still lack school buildings, computers and tools, furniture and fixtures and additional teachers,� she said. To ensure that the department’s budget is responsive to the needs of basic education and is reflective of the goals of the Duterte administration, Briones led the preparation of the DepEd’s budget for 2017.

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Do you have these fears about bankruptcy? Are you struggling with debt problems and have thought about filing for bankruptcy but have questions that you’re afraid to ask? Over the last 12 years, I have counseled and helped thousands of individuals in debt. From what I’ve seen, a lot of people suffer for many years in debt when they could have obtained relief sooner- simply because they have questions about bankruptcy that they are afraid to ask. Instead of asking a bankruptcy attorney, they listen to advice given by well-meaning family and friends but in so doing, only make their situation worse instead of better. Why? Because most of the time, the advice they get is based on misconceptions about bankruptcy. Relying on incorrect information can be disastrous to your financial health. If you are currently struggling with debt and one or both of the following statements are true- (a) your total liabilities exceed your total assets OR (b) you cannot meet your financial obligations as they become due- you are ALREADY

considered insolvent or bankrupt by law. Now, you may be in denial about it. You may refuse to accept this reality. But you will never get anywhere with your debt problems unless you accept things AS THEY ARE, not as you wish they had been. Here are some of the misconceptions about bankruptcy that I’ve seen that have stopped people from taking action to turn their situation around for the better: Filing bankruptcy means that you’ve failed. FALSE- Studies show that most bankruptcy filings are a result of circumstances beyond people’s control. Sickness, disability, unemployment, divorce and deathThese events can happen to anyone at any time and when they do, there is often a disruption in income

which could lead to bankruptcy. Filing bankruptcy can hurt your immigration status, your application for citizenship or your eligibility for Social Security when you retire. FALSE- Filing for bankruptcy relief is NOT a crime- so don’t be afraid that you will be treated like a criminal if you file bankruptcy!. As a matter of fact, we have laws in this country that protect the legal rights of bankrupt individuals in need of a fresh financial start. It will not hurt your immigration status or affect your citizenship application. You must be behind on all your bills before you can file bankruptcy. FALSE- If you can see that you’re headed to debt trouble, do not wait until your situation becomes a financial emergency. By filing sooner, you can actually avoid the stress of dealing with creditor calls, lawsuits, wage garnishments and other collection actions. My credit will be ruined forever and I will never be able to buy a house or obtain credit in the future.

FALSE- Although a bankruptcy can stay on your record for 7-10 years, the truth is that most people can rebuild credit in only 2-4 years. A lot of people in debt also already have low credit scores due to late payments, high debt amounts, etc. and they are actually better of filing for bankruptcy so they can start fresh again and rebuild their credit. If you are drowning in debt, don’t lose hope. What you need to do is to find out what your options are so you can do something positive about your situation instead of doing nothing. For a free office consultation, please call Toll-Free 1-866-477-7772. We have offices in Glendale, Cerritos and Valencia. (None of the information herein is intended to give legal advice for any specific situation. Atty. Ray Bulaon has successfully helped over 5,000 clients in getting out of debt. For a free attorney evaluation of your situation, please call Ray Bulaon Law Offices at TOLL FREE 1-866-477-7772).

DBM won’t recommend use of taxpayers’ money to fund SSS pension hike – Diokno MANILA, Jan. 3 (PNA) – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Benjamin Diokno said on Tuesday that he won’t recommend the use of taxpayers’ money to fund the proposed PHP2,000 pension hike of the Social Security System (SSS) pensioners. “Historically, it is not being done. We don’t burden the taxpayers to support a private fund,” Diokno said in a press Palace press briefing. “It is unfair for us to call on everybody to increase pension of a few. Our tax system is such that even the

jobless, they pay taxes in the form of value added tax. Why should you burden them to give benefit to a private pension system,” he added. Diokno said the job of looking for the source of PHP2,000 monthly pension increase should not be given to President Rodrigo Duterte. “To me, it’s unfair to give the problem to him. In fact, it’s unfair for Congress to have passed that law which, as you know, (former) President (Benigno) Aquino vetoed,” Diokno said. “It should not have reached

the President’s desk. The Board of Trustees should have exercised leadership,” he added. The DBM official said the SSS Board of Trustees can find solution to fund the proposed pension hike such as increase the collection efficiency. “I understand some corporations have been indebted to SSS. Maybe they could call on them. But you know, when you pass the buck and give it to the President, that to me, is unfair for the President,” he explained. He said another solution could

be to adjust the contribution of the SSS members. “What we are proposing is a contribution adjustment, a higher pay but we are not recommending it right now,” Diokno said. “What we’re recommending is maybe to do it after tax reform because in the tax reform, you get more money in your pockets and therefore you are now in a position to contribute a small amount for the pension of those who are already receiving pension. So that’s our solution,” he added.

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Signs that you will you need bankruptcy relief in 2017; Best wishes to all readers for the New Year! Mr. Trump has made filing for bankruptcy relief as a sign that he’s smart. He’s smart he says because his companies filed for bankruptcy 4 times using applicable law. Bankruptcy allowed his businesses to get rid of debt, a lot of it, and bankruptcy allowed him to keep his ownership over these businesses, which emerged from bankruptcy leaner and more productive. So, since we are now in Trump Land, filing for bankruptcy to get debt relief is smart. American bankruptcy laws exist to help debtors become productive again, allowing debtors to keep exempt assets while getting rid of accumulated debt. Hence, if you think filing for bankruptcy when you need it, is dumb, you are wrong. Just ask Mr. Trump. He got away with not disclosing his tax returns and not paying income tax for the last 20 years. And still becoming president elect for our great country. The man is a genius. What are the signs that you will need to be smart next year by filing for bankruptcy? Let’s go over the common red flags that you have to watch out for: 1. Mortgage default or car default: If you are behind in your house or car payments, you have serious cash flow problems. This means that your income is not enough to pay for your most important asset that puts a roof over yourself and your family. Your first instinct might be to blame every one else and everything else. But seriously, you have to analyze your financial situation to determine what the cause is. You might be paying $1K just to service $30K of credit card debt at the expense of paying for your house or car. Chapter 7 or 13 will get rid of the $30K credit

card debt, or allow you to reorganize your financial affairs to get rid of your credit card debt with nominal payment while giving you time to cure the default on your house or car. 2. Borrowing from A to pay B: If you borrow from Peter to pay Paul, you are living the illusion that your finances are ok but in truth, you are not paying down your debt. If you borrow $50K from Peter to pay Paul $50K, you owe the same $50K, except you now owe it to Peter instead of Paul. Maybe the $50K loan from Paul matured today so you got a new loan of $50K from Peter, which matures in 12 months. Yes, you bought yourself 12 months but admit to yourself that you have serious debt problems you are not able to pay down the $50K from your own money. 3. Raiding your retirement account to pay debt: Never ever use retirement money to pay debt. Retirement money is for retirement. Is that clear enough? That’s why its called a retirement account. Let’s say your IRA or 401K is $70K. You want to pay off your credit card debt of $30K. Don’t make the mistake of using the retirement account to pay off the credit card of $30K. First of all, there is a penalty for withdrawing early. Second, you can wipe out the $30K credit card debt while keeping all of your $70K retirement account intact with a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, so why sacrifice your financial

security when you retire? 4. You sacrifice necessities to pay debt: Let’s say you owe $40K of credit cards that require $1,200 of monthly minimum payments. Your net income is $3,000. You only have $1,800 for necessities. Necessities are food, shelter, transportation, insurance etc. If you feel the constant tug between necessities and credit card payments, you may need bankruptcy relief to get rid of the $40K credit cards. It’s pretty hard to have your family eat less or not pay the rent. 5. Refinancing your house to pay down credit card debt: If you are really tempted to refinancing your house to cash out $50K to pay off $50K of credit card debt, think again. Adding $50K to your mortgage now means adding $200 to your mortgage. When you retire, $200 more for the mortgage is an amount that you cannot afford. When you retire, every dollar from social security and other sources is critical to survival. It can mean the ability to keep your house when you retire. You can actually keep your house and get rid of your $50K with Chapter 7 or 13 so why pursue refinance? Be smart, that’s the name of the game now in Trump Land. 6. Your savings account doesn’t exist: All of my clients, without exception, answer this when I ask them do you have $5K in your savings account? They always answer: I wish I had $5K in it. I have practically nothing in my savings account. If you have extra money at the end of the month, your instinct will be to stash it away into a savings account. If you have no savings, this means all your

income is being used up to pay all your monthly expenses. If you owe $20K of credit cards, you need $600 a month. Instead of saving $600 a month, or $7,200 a year, you use the $7,200 to keep your $20K of credit cards current. That’s why you have no savings and that’s why you need bankruptcy relief. 7. You have maxed out your credit cards: If you have maxed out your credit cards, you are in bad shape financially. Need I say more? You need bankruptcy Chapter 7 or 13 to get rid of your credit cards and start fresh without accumulated debt. Be productive again. Be smart! Best wishes to all readers for the New Year!! If you filed for bankruptcy in 2016, you would have no more debt in 2017, but its not too late. Get bankruptcy relief in 2017 if you need it. It’s the smart thing to do says Mr. Trump. “YOU CROWN THE YEAR WITH YOUR GOODNESS, AND YOUR PATHS DRIP WITH ABUNDANCE.� PSALM 65:11 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.

JV Ejercito excited to get back to work after acquittal MANILA, Jan 4 (Mabuhay) – Senator Joseph Victor “JV� Ejercito returned to the Senate on Wednesday after being cleared of the graft charges by the Sandiganbayan over an allegedly anomalous arms deal when he was mayor of San Juan city. Ejercito already started serving the 90-day preventive suspension last Nov. 8 when the anti-graft court came out with a decision last month, junking the case against him. “It’s nice to be back in the Senate again after a forced vacation,� he said when he appeared at a regular forum in the Senate. He said his acquittal “came at a

very good timeâ€? as it was handed out three days before Christmas. “At least I felt the spirit of Christmas even for the three days prior to Christmas,â€? Ejercito said. “I have to be honest with you‌ it’s very hard to celebrate if you have something in mind, if you’re worrying about something so I’d consider the acquittal as one of the best Christmas presents I’ve ever received. So I’m back again, I’m raring to go back this January 16 once session resumes,â€? he added. Congress took a break starting last December 14 and it will resume its work on January 16.(MNS)

SSS says pension hike may be tied to tax reform MANILA, Jan 4 (Mabuhay) – A P2,000 increase in pension for the Social Security System’s two million retirees might not be given until Congress approves a proposed income tax cut, the head of the pension fund said Wednesday. The SSS had planned to give the increase in two equal tranches, the first originally scheduled this month. President Rodrigo Duterte promised the adjustment during the campaign but his economic managers warned that it should not compromise the fund’s viability. Aside from increasing contribution rates by 1.5 percent and raising

the minimum salary used to compute contributions to P20,000 from P16,000, SSS Administrator Amado Valdez said he would also ask Congress to allow the fund to condone delinquent members to encourage them to pay. “Hopefully win-win ang manyayari diyan (there will be a win-win) with all these discussions,� Valdez said. Duterte has asked Congress to reduce income taxes, another campaign promise, which will be offset by new levies on diesel, higher automobile taxes and the removal of some tax breaks.(MNS)

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Will incorporating a separate property business during marriage make it community property? You own a successful business, as a sole proprietor, prior to marriage. You later meet the love of your life and decide to marry her. Years into the marriage, you decide to incorporate the business. A common question when the couple later divorces becomes 1) did your separate property business become community property by virtue of incorporating it during the marriage? 2) Was your separate property business “transmuted” to community property by incorporating it during the marriage? No Community Property Presumption Family Code §760 defines Community property as Except as otherwise provided by statute, all property, real or personal, wherever situated, acquired by a married person during the marriage while domiciled in this state is community property. However under Marriage of Koester, the Court held that the community does not “acquire” a separate property business simply because the business is incorporated during the marriage. The mere incorporation of a business operated by spouse is not a change in its character, for purposes of division of community estate following divorce. In Koester, the Court stated that he incorporation simply effects a change in the legal form under which the business is conducted and property does not change its character merely because of a change in form or identity. Marriage of Koester (1999) 73 CA4th 1032, 1035, 1038, 87 CR2d 76, 79, 81. The Court in Koester also stated that “In contrast with the way title is taken when a married couple own residential property, the incorpora-

tion of a sole proprietorship business is typically done for reasons extrinsic to the marital relationship. To say ... that an asset was ‘acquired’ by the community ... because some aspect of corporate formation took place during the marriage is to elevate semantics over substance” No Transmutation Incorporation of a sole proprietorship business during the marriage can trigger a family code § 2640 tracing right of reimbursement only when it is also accompanied by an unambiguous express written transmutation of the business to community property as required by Family Code § 852. Marriage of Koester, supra, 73 CA4th at 1036–1037, 87 CR2d at 79–80 & fn. 5. Under Family Code §852, a transmutation of real or personal property is not valid unless made in writing by an express declaration that is made, joined in, consented to, or accepted by the spouse whose interest in the property is adversely affected. In Koester, the act of changing the legal form under which a business is conducted does not meet the requirements of family code § 852 for a valid transmutation. Marriage of Koester (1999) 73 CA4th 1032, 1037, 87 CR2d 76, 80 & fn. 5. Incorporation of a sole proprietorship business is typically done for reasons extrinsic to the marital relationship. Although the mere act of incorporating a separate business during the marriage does not change the

character of the business to community property, the community may still acquire an apportionment interest if the value of the business substantially appreciated during the marriage due to the labor and hard work of the managing spouse during the marriage. The apportionment calculation is done using the formula in the Pereira or Van Camp case where the contributions of effort and return on capital are separated from the value of the business. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attor-

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DOJ files urgent motion seeking hold order vs Marcelino, Chinese companion MANILA, Jan. 3 (PNA) – The Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday filed an urgent motion before the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) which seeks the issuance of a hold departure order against of Marine Lt. Col. Ferdinand Marcelino and his Chinese cohort Yan Yi Shou over the drug case filed by the DOJ against them last September. “It is most respectfully prayed of his Honorable Court that the urgent motion for the issuance of hold departure order be granted and a HDO be issued against accused Lt. Colonel Ferdinand Marcelino and Yan Yi Shou, directing the Bureau of Immigration to include them in its hold departure list to prevent

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any possibility of their flight to another country to avoid prosecution of the case against them,” Senior Deputy State Prosecutor Richard Anthony Fadullon said in a threepage urgent motion filed before Manila RTC Branch 49 Judge Daniel Villanueva. “The prosecution dreads and believes that both accused may leave the country to escape prosecution and avoid facing up their liability and thus frustrates the end of justice,” it added. The DOJ stressed the need for the issuance of the HDO considering that both respondents Marcelino and Yan are yet to be arraigned by the court..

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US on PHL-Russia bilateral defense relations: Foreign relations are not binary By Sammy F. Martin

MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) – The United States on Wednesday stressed that every country has the right to pursue bilateral relations of its own choosing. “I’ve said many times – and this is a good example of it – that foreign relations aren’t binary. Right? And these choices that countries have to make are not binary choices, and every nation-state has the right to pursue bilateral relations of its own choosing,” John Kirby, US State Department spokesperson when asked about their reaction on the planned joint military exercises by Russia and the Philippines. “And so again, I would leave it to both of their governments to discuss it. What it – what I can promise you is that it won’t affect how we view the importance of our bilateral relationship with the Philippines,” he added. This after the deputy commander of Russia’s Pacific fleet who is now in Manila announced plans to hold joint military exercises with thePhilippine Navy. The Russian Navy made a port call Tuesday. He said the Russian Navy is more than willing to show and demonstrate the use of its various combat systems to its Filipino counterparts once an agreement is inked, allowing the joint training of Philippine and Russian maritime forces. “Maybe in the future, we’ll have exercises with you maneuvering and use of combat systems,” Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Eduard Mikhailov, Russian Pacific Fleet Flotilla was quoted as saying during a press briefing. Mikhailov said Russia, the Philippines, China and Malaysia can participate in one big naval exercise in the South China Sea at a proper time. He added that this is possible as all the above-mentioned countries are concerned with the safety and security of the region. Mikhailov is the head of the Russian naval delegation which is on a six-day goodwill visit to the country which will end on Saturday. However, Kirby reminded that “the defense relationship between the United States and the Philippines remains very, very strong.” “We do have security commitments, alliance commitments that we take very, very seriously,” he pointed out. “And that defense cooperation has always been provided at the request of Philippine administrations, so our overall mil-to-mil relations remain robust, they remain multifaceted, and that’s the way we want to see it continue. I think the Russian Navy is open to have joint exercises with its Philippine counterparts,” he concluded.

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Malacanang: Robredo capitalizing on disaster for political gain MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) – Malacañang on Wednesday said Vice President Leni Robredo’s statement that relief operations in typhoon “Nina” affected areas were “slow” is baseless. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella berated Robredo over her “cynical political mindset” to take advantage of disaster. Abella said the Vice President should have instead appreciated the efforts done by the government and volunteers to mitigate the effects of the typhoon. “The remark Ms. Robredo made saying that the relief operations were ‘slow’ suggests a cynical political mindset willing to capitalize on disaster,” Abella said. “One wished she displayed more appreciation of the work of our disaster officials, our social workers, and other volunteers who were on Ground Zero even before ‘Nina’ made a landfall,” Abella said. The Palace official said that as of Wednesday, a total of PHP182,473,574 worth of relief assistance have been provided to affected families in Calabarzon, MIMAROPA, and regions V and VIII, including those who

were stranded in various ports in Regions V and VIII. “The DSWD provided assistance worth P166,976,473 while LGUs and non-government organizations (NGOs) provided a total of P4,225,832 and P11,271,270, respectively,” he said. “The Department of Energy (DOE) with support from local government units and private institutions, on one hand, has brought back electricity to priority areas in Bicol and Southern Tagalog regions before New Year,” he also said. Abella also said “full restoration of NGCP (National Grid Corporation of the Philippines) transmission services in typhoon Nina-affected areas is expected today.” “For transmission facilities in the on-grid area, the NGCP, after deploying 500 technical personnel, reported that as of December 31, the Naga-Daraga 230 kV line and the Naga-Pili-Iriga line have been restored servicing the provinces of Albay, Sorsogon and Camarines Sur,” he said. Full restoration of NGCP transmission services in typhoon-affected areas is expected Wednesday.

Palace appeals for calm after Cotabato jail attack MANILA, Jan. 4 (PNA) – Malacañang appealed on Wednesday for calm and sobriety after around 100 inmates escaped when more than 100 armed men attacked the North Cotabato District Jail in Barangay Amas, Kidapawan City. “We assure our people that manhunt operations on the escapees are now underway,” Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a press statement. Abella said the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) units in Region 12 and nearby provinces are now on heightened alert. He said authorities have yet to identify the armed group that attacked the Cotabato jail that also resulted to the death of Jail Officer 1 Excell Ray Vicedo. “Some sources claim the group was headed by a certain Commander Derbi. However,

General Almanzor, chief of staff of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has denied that they have any member bearing that name,” Abella said. Abella said the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are now working closely to capture the escapees. “Hence, we appeal for calm and sobriety,” he said. According to reports, the inmates took the opportunity to escape through the back portion of the facilities while the rest of the personnel were retaliating to hold their ground and to protect other inmates during a firefight that lasted for two hours. Six of the escapees were killed during the operations while two surrendered to the authorities.

BJMP: BIFF behind North Cotabato jail attack KIDAPAWAN CITY, Jan. 4 (PNA) – Military and police authorities here said outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were the culprits in the daring attack on the North Cotabato provincial jail facility in the early hours of Wednesday. Supt. Peter John Bungat, provincial jail warden, said three of those “rescued” were members of the outlawed armed men involved in bombings in North Cotabato. Many of those who fled were also facing charges of illegal drug pushing. The three inmates of Cell No. 8, later known as Tamayan and Salic brothers, were the prime object of rescue, Bungat said. Abu Misry Mama, BIFF spokesperson, denied his group was involved but admitted some of those who fled belonged to the BIFF. Only 21 jail officers are guarding 1,511 inmates on shifting basis. It was not clear how many guards were on duty during the attack. Supt. Emmanuel Peralta, North Cotabato police director, said joint police and military operations are ongoing in the borders of Kidapawan City and the towns of Matalam and M’lang. One jail officer was killed and an inmate was wounded. Numbering about 100, the armed men first shot a power transformer that sent the

jail facility in darkness. It was followed by a series of gunfire, according to Felix Capalla, one of the inmates’ leaders. Among those who fled were followers of big time drug lords Renz Tukuran and Mox Masgal, former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members engaged in illegal drugs in North Cotabato. “It was not a jailbreak. It was a planned rescue of high profile detainees,” he told reporters. The jail facility, also known as the Cotabato District Jail, is located at the back of the provincial capitol compound in Barangay Amas in Kidapawan City. Before the raid, Capalla told Bungat of what he heard among the inmates - a plot that they will be rescued on New Year’s Eve. This led to the deployment of Army and police forces as augmentation force on December 31. However, the reinforcement was recalled on January 1 when no attack happened on New Year’s Eve. A village official was killed by government forces when he was seen transporting two inmates in Matalam, North Cotabato. Mayor Joseph Evangelista of Kidapawan City has ordered the suspension of classes in public schools in Barangay Amas to ensure safety of children during manhunt operations.

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A robust Philippine economy The recent strides achieved by the government against illegal drugs and corruption have contributed to the remarkable economic growth of the Philippines in the first six months of President Rodrigo Duterte. The Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) data showed that the country’s gross domestic product for the last six months grew by 7.1 percent, making the Philippines one of Asia’s fastest growing economies. With a 7.1 percent GDP growth rate for the last three quarters of the year, Duterte’s economists are saying they are sure the country will achieve if not surpass the 6.5 to 7.5 target for next year. I hope this surprising economic surge the country is experiencing will continue for the whole six-year term of Duterte. We should congratulate the President and his economic advisers for implementing various programs geared towards ensuring a robust Philippines economy. Economists are predicting that the country will continue to grow because of the government’s success in addressing poverty, by allocating more funds to improve the lives of millions of underprivileged Filipinos in the rural areas. Government data also showed that investments in construction and public infrastructure were major factors in the economic growth as well as recovery in

the agriculture industry, which has been on the decline for the past five years. Hopefully the trust and confidence of businesses on Duterte will continue to remain high for the remainder of his term in office as well. So far, Duterte has been able to fulfill some of his promises to his supporters he made during his 2016 presidential campaign. His promise to launched an all out war against illegal drugs has been successful so far as well as his hope to have a corrupt-free government until the last days of his presidential term If Filipinos want their visions of change on how the government should be run, they have to close ranks with President Duterte achieve that goal. It is not only the sole responsibility of the President to create a better Philippines for everybody. It is also the responsibility of every Filipino to contribute by changing on how they live and think. The only negative thing that is very

evident under a Duterte presidency is the unabated killings of suspected drug addicts and peddlers all over the country. However, crimes against property went down to as much as 42 percent, while rape cases declined by 11.6 percent. President Duterte has sent a strong signal to his subordinates that he will not condone any form of corruption in his administration by terminating recently two deputy commissioners of the Bureau of Immigration for allegedly accepting a P30 million bribe from Jack Lam, a big time Chinese gambling operator. Duterte’s swift decision to fire BI deputy commissioners Al Argosino and Michael Robles and two others must have sent chills to his cabinet secretaries and other government officials thinking on how to make a “fast buck” without getting caught. Argosino and Robles were Duterte’s election lawyers during the last year’s presidential election. They were also Duterte’s fraternity brothers at San Beda College of Law’s Lex Tallonis Fraternitas Inc. President Duterte has promised to his supporters during the election campaign that none of his relatives, friends, fraternity brothers nor political allies involved in corruption will be spared from prosecution. This is exactly the opposite of what former President Noynoy Aquino did during his six-year term in office. President Aquino did not only condone his

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friend and associates from ransacking the Philippine treasury but also protected them from being prosecuted. Noynoy’s sister, Balsy-Aquino Cruz and her husband Eldon Cruz, were at one time implicated in the $30-million alleged extortion attempt on a Czech company contracted to undertake a multi billion peso MRT expansion project in EDSA. “Balsy” and her husband Eldon and former DOTC Secretary Pete Prado, even flew to Prague on invitation of Czech businessmen involved in the MRT expansion project. Prado was the DOTC Secretary during the presidency of Cory Aquino, President Noynoy’s mother. Balsy and her husband, under mysterious reasons, were cleared of any involvement in the alleged extortion attempt. Instead, Al Vitangcol, the MRT general manager at that time, was made the “fall guy.” Vitangcol at present is facing criminal charges at the office of the Ombudsman. Recently, former DOTC Secretary Joseph Abaya has also been charged with graft in connection with the purchase of P3.8 billion worth of license plates during “Noynoy”’s administration. It was alleged that Abaya and other government officials connived to tap an unqualified private supplier to manufacture license plates for vehicles and motorcycles in the Philippines. I won’t be surprised if more will face corruption charges in the coming months.

How will higher federal fund rate benefit home buyers? The recent Federal Reserve’s hike in its benchmark of short-term interest rate – combined with rate increases the next few years – is likely to cause ripples across the U.S. economy, nudging up rates on everything from mortgage to bank savings rates and corporate bonds. But Fed policymakers have stressed that they intend to move gradually and in small increments, and will pull back if the economy falters, tempering the impact on consumers and businesses. Mortgage rates have gone up almost three quarters of a percent since after the November election, due to the positive perception of a better government, more jobs to be created, easing up on regulations and better taxation. With higher interest rates, banks will take in more profit, bank stocks are up high so as the overall DOW, S&P and NASDAQ. Good for investors, soon to be good for savers with bank money market rates set to go up. What is it doing to HOUSING? Perhaps no sector has benefited more from ultra-low rates than housing; the recovery can at least partly be traced to 30-year fixed mortgage rates that remained below 4%, down from about 6% in 2008, keeping borrowing costs low for buyers. But today’s housing market is supported by far more than low mortgage rates — namely steady job and economic growth. What’s more, 30-year mortgages are priced off 10-year Treasury note

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Pia Wurtzbach, Marlon Stockinger celebrate New Year in Hawaii WITH the Miss Universe 2016 competition less than a month away, reigning queen Pia Wurtzbach made the most of her holiday break in Hawaii. The 27-year-old was accompanied by rumored boyfriend, professional race car driver Marlon Stockinger. They were also joined by Stockinger’s family. “My kind of NYE,” wrote Wurtzbach in one beach photo with her rumored beau while Stockinger posted a sexy bikini snap of the beauty queen. He said: “Beachbumin’ on the last day of the year.”

Later this month, Wurtzbach will crown her successor in the much-anticipated pageant. The reigning Miss Universe articulated in several interviews her excitement over the staging of the Miss Universe competition in the Philippines. Wurtzbach said she may not have had her first walk during her coronation night, but she’s looking forward to having her final walk in her home soil. The 65th edition of the prestigious beauty pageant will be held on January 30 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. (MNS)

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MMFF, over a scene where an alleged dog was shown being gutted as it was being prepared to be cooked. The group, which pointed out that the law prohibits the use of animals killed for the purpose of film production, has since called for “Oro” to be pulled out from the film fest and all its awards, including a Best Actress nod for lead star Irma Adlawan, revoked. Alvin Yapan, the director of “Oro,” has said that he deemed it fit to use a real animal as it “was within the bounds of culture in that area where dogs are eaten as food.” He also stressed that no one from his production team, including the film’s cast, participated in the slaughter. “Hindi ko inimbento ang metapora ng aso dito para lang pumatay ng aso sa loob ng isang pelikula para lang pag-usapan. Nasa tunay talagang pagsasalaysay ng testigo sa Gata 4 Massacre na bumalik siya para singilin ang Patrol Kalikasan para sa kinatay nilang aso. Dahil nga kumakain ng aso ang patrol kalikasan, kasi nga tradisyon ang pagpulutan ng aso sa inuman sa ilang probinsiya sa bansa,” Yapan explained. Reacting to the decision of the MMFF executive committee, the producer of “Oro,” Shandii Bacolod, said: “Wala itong problema sa amin. Even before today, a representative from FPJ spoke to my EP last night. My EP said: Gagawin po naman ang kailangan huwag lang mabahiran ng masama ang pangalan ni FPJ.” “Narinig niyo na ang panig ng MMFF, ng PAWS, at ng ORO. Nirerespeto namin ang lahat ng panig. At patuloy namin rerespetuhin ang MMFF. This so-called ‘trial by publicity’ should stop. If PAWS wants to take a legal action, we will respect it. But this is beyond the MMFF body, this matter should be brought up in court.”(MNS)

Amid fame and popularity, Maine Mendoza said she is still not used to life in show business. More than a year since she became a household name thanks to noontime variety program “Eat Bulaga” and its segment “Kalyeserye,” Mendoza’s star is still shining bright on television. Her on-screen team-up with Alden Richards is still well-received by the viewing public, her commercials are being aired religiously on television while her face was plastered on billboards along major thorough fares. She was even picked by Queen of All Media Kris Aquino to be part of her first online venture, proving that Mendoza is still show business’ hottest property. But amid all this, Mendoza said it is still not quite sinking in yet. “I think it is safe to say that I am still in the process of familiarizing,” she said. Mendoza added: “I still have a lot of things to learn and I think it would take me a long time to get used to everything.” With one solo movie with Rich-

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Alex: Piolo is matchmaker behind new ‘love life’ A blooming Alex Gonzaga announced that she is in a relationship with a non-showbiz guy. “Okay naman. Kaya nga masaya tayo,” the 28-yearold Alex replied when asked about the status of their relationship. According to Gonzaga, she has met the guy’s family. She also revealed that her mother Pinty approves of their relationship. “Hindi ako nagla-love life nang hindi boto ang mommy,” she added. However, she refused to confirm the real score between them. “Baka ma-udlot,” she said. According to her, it was Piolo Pascual who introduced Alex Gonzaga them to each other. “Pinakilala siya ni PJ. Hindi ko akalain na magkaka-impact sa buhay ko si Piolo. Sa dalawang Gonzaga may impact na si Piolo,” she said. Gonzaga’s elder sister, Toni, was discovered through her stint in a TV commercial with Pascual. “Pareho na kaming nag-a-‘I love you, Piolo,’” she said. (MNS)

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days for solo mothers. The neophyte senator said that her committee is already in the process of preparing its committee report on the different versions of the bill. President Rodrigo Duterte earlier expressed support for a longer maternity leave saying mothers should have a longer rest period to give them more time to breastfeed their babies. Hontiveros also vowed to push Senate Bill No. 935 or the Anti-Discrimination Bill which she filed to penalize discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in schools and workplaces, and offer equal protection to members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. At present, the bill has already made its way to the plenary and is ready for second reading. LGBT advocates have said that Hontiveros’ proposed measure is the first anti-discrimination bill to reach the Senate plenary.

“Our country did not need more than 6,000 people to die in order to see drug abuse as a public health issue. The government’s supposed shift to a public health approach in its antidrugs campaign should have come first in a comprehensive response. – Sen. Risa Hontiveros

German research says chili pepper an effective weapon against cancer MOSCOW, Jan. 4 (PNA/Sputnik) – Recent research conducted by German scientists has revealed that the active component in chilies, capsaicin, can cause cancer cells to self-destruct. Capsaicin is the compound that gives chilies their special kick, but while it can easily make some people cry from its fiery taste, it could also be used to cure various types of cancer, including that of the breast, colon or pancreas. Scientists from Ruhr-University, in Bochum, Germany, carried out experiments to find out how human samples of breast cancer reacted

when affected by the spicy molecule. It was determined that capsaicin can attach itself to the membrane of a diseased cell and switch on specialized receptors controlling what substances enter and exit the cell. By triggering these channels, capsaicin can send a cancer cell into overdrive, prompting it to self-destruct. By causing cancer cells to die, tumor growth is halted. “In our experiments, a significant reduction in cell proliferation after capsaicin stimulation was observed,” said Dr. Lea Weber, a member of the scientific group that organized the experiment.

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Philippines, Zimbabwe couture mix in New York show

New York – John Ablaza, the Filipino international eco-fashion designer, once again delivered a fascinating gala fashion show experience where couture and culture from the Philippines and Zimbabwe were unveiled. The show was put up in collaboration with the lovely Mithi Aquino-Thomas, wife of US Ambassador to Harare Zimbabwe Harry K. Thomas, and Zimbabwean designer Yvette Ndaba. Ndabamade her New York debut with her impressive collection of Zimbabwean traditional and modern creations. Simultaneously, Jhenny Morales Evans, an acclaimed Southern California photographer,held a photo exhibit in the same place where she shared her meaningful experiences in Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – places that she visited with Ablaza early in the year 2016 where they

were hosted by the Thomas couple. The photographs showcased local artisans, designers and the fashion show for charity conducted in Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe early on this year. With the shared effort of its sponsor Helsey Lubiano of Orange County, California, the event turnout to be a huge success. The fashion show became more interesting with the participation of Hollywood actor-model Michael Galante, Miss Philippines-USA Hannah Angelica Ilao Marte, Miss Tourism-USA 2016 Fatena Qassem, Miss Universe Guyana 2016 Soyini Fraser, Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2010 Samantha Tsuma and Belia Zibowa. Couture & Culture NY 2016 gathered 150 VIP guests from New York’s most influential circles last December 10, 2016 at 4 W. 43rd Street.

(From left) Mike Evans, international photographer Jhenny Morales Evans, Ms. Tourism Zimbabwe 2015 Samantha Tshuma, Filipino international fashion designer John Ablaza and Mithi Aquino-Thomas, wife of US Ambassador to Zimbabwe.

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Hundreds of native Americans, activists, veterans and their supporters chanted “Water is Life” and “We are water protectors” as they marched.

Native Americans trail 128th Rose Parade, call to protect water By Abner Galino

PASADENA – For the regular supporters, the placards saying “Thank You,” carried by members of a marching band, signaled the end of the 128th Rose Parade on Monday (January 2). But for activists and politically responsive audience, the hastily built native Americans’ float “Water is Life” that trailed the parade still counted. Well for one, just like the rest of the parade floats, the “Water is Life” float and its complementary 150-foot-long replica of an oil pipeline were also warmly applauded as they trailed the parade throughout its 5.5 mile route that begun in Orange Grove Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard. Hundreds of native Americans, activists, veterans and their supporters chanted “Water is Life” and “We are water protectors” as they marched. Fe Koons, a southern California writer and activist, said the protest was organized by the Bernie Sanders Brigade and the Native American Movement of Southern California. “It (trailing the Rose Parade) was announced last December 10 during a rally in downtown LA,” Koons disclosed. A number of Filipino Americans were seen in the demonstration. Apparently, the protest was in connection with the ongoing standoff on a federal land in southern North Dakota, near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, over the construction of a 1,200-mile pipeline (popularly known as Dakota access pipeline). Native Americans and allies said the infrastructure threatens drinking water and cultural sites in the area. The Army Corps of Engineers has recently denied a permit for the pipeline to cross under the Missouri River. Still on 128th Rose Parade, marching bands from Mexico and Japan were considered by kibitzers as among the highlights of the event. The presentation by the Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Industrial No. 3’s Buhos Marching Band from Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico and by the Gifu Shogyo High School Green Band from Gifu, Japan, got the crowd fervently cheering and dancing. Booms, ticker tapes and smoke from fireworks spewed from the National Hockey League’s (NHL) float jolted the audience and sent them up on their feet. The NHL is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year while the Los Angeles Kings are celebrating their 50th anniversary. Twenty-four of the 42 floats that participated in the “Echoes of Success” 128th Rose Parade received honors in a variety of categories.

POMONA, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2017) – The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives. Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed. Snowstorms and severeweather have also impacted donations. Nearly 100 blood drives were forced to cancel in December, resulting in more than 3,100 blood donations going uncollected. “Blood and platelet donations are critically needed in the coming days so that patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments they are counting on,” saidJay Winkenbach, Donor Recruitment director of the local Red Cross Blood Services Region. “We encourage donors to invite a family member or friend to donate with them to help meet patient needs. Right now, blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in.” How to help Find a blood donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the freeBlood Donor App, visitingredcrossblood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). The Red Cross is extending hours at many donation sites formore donors to give blood or platelets. Overall, the Red Cross has added nearly 200 hours to blood donation centers and community blood drives across the country over the next few weeks.Donation appointments and completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help speed up the donation process. “In about an hour, you can help save someone’s life. This simple act can have a profound impact on another human being,” said Winkenbach. Who blood donations help Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and patients receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease may all require blood to save their lives. The treatments high school freshman Payton Kannarr receives to fight leukemia cause her blood counts to drop. Shecurrently receives platelet transfusions weekly and red blood cells about every

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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 by the name of Raymond Orosa. You differently,” Orosa adds. 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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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

7,495

NOW

$

‘16 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2267S | 368327

NOW

15,695

$

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

Stk: P2321 | 869836

8,995

NOW

$

‘13 SCION FR-S

2.0LL H-4 CYL, COUPE

Stk: S70984A | 723225

NOW

15,995

$

‘12 HYUNDAI VELOSTER BASE 1.6LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2153S | 024822

NOW

11,695

$

‘15 KIA SOUL

2.0LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2283 | 116065

NOW

16,195

$

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

Stk: P2181R | 319628

NOW

11,895

$

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

Stk: P2345 | 501943

NOW

16,995

$

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

Stk: P1629 | 007613

NOW

12,695

‘16 HONDA FIT EX-L W/NAVI 1.5LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2077 | 701834

NOW

13,995

$

‘16 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

1.6LL I-4 CYL, HATCHBACK

Stk: P2243S | 272297

17,995

$

2.4LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: P2290S | 131970

$

NOW

‘13 KIA OPTIMA EX

NOW

18,195

$

TEST DRIVE TODAY! MENTION THIS AD -AND-

GET 3 DAY/2 NIGHTS LAS VEGAS VOUCHER

‘12 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER GT (6ST) 3.0LL V-6 CYL, SUV

Stk: 60349A | 001016

NOW

14,295

$

‘16 HONDA ACCORD LX W/HONDA SENSING 2.4LL I-4 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: 60211A | 139011

NOW

19,995

$

‘11 BMW 328I

3.0LL I-6 CYL, SEDAN

Stk: S70723DB | M83241

NOW

14,995

$

‘11 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER 4.0LL V-6 CYL, TRUCK

Stk: P2088RA | 002698

NOW

21,995

$

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Diamond Honda of Glendale 2017 Ushers in New Honda *FREE LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY *Included with the purchase of any new or selected used vehicle. We will extend your Powertrain Warranty for as long as you own your vehicle. Peace of mind you can’t get anywhere else.

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“Magandang deals ang naghihintay this year 2017. Tawag na kayo!�

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Lease for only

ALL NEW 2016 Honda Civic LX 4 Dr,Automatic

2 AT THIS OFFER 6WN 9,1

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.

per month plus tax at 36 months

Lease for only

NEW 2017 Honda Accord LX 4 Dr, Automatic

2 AT THIS OFFER 6WN 9,1

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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

Lease for only

1 AT THIS OFFER 67. 9,1 Model RM3H3GEW

NEW 2016 Honda CR-V LX 2WD, Automatic

Starting at $24,754. $4,999 due at lease signing plus destinaS tio tion, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/yr. 36 miles with $0 $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Servica es. es

per month plus tax at 36 months

Lease for only

2 AT THIS OFFER 6WN 9,1 0RGHO &5 ) *(:

NEW 2016 Honda ODYSSEY LX

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

per month plus tax at 36 months

1.9% APR

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On Select Honda Models

ON APPROVED CREDIT FOR QUALIFIED BUYERS

2009 Honda Civic

2009 Scion XB

2015 Hyundai Accent GS

2015 Toyota Yaris

2014 Volkswagen Jetta

WAS $9,498

WAS 10,491

WAS $12,491

WAS $12,991

WAS $13,091

261146A/9H503520

NOW

$7,998

92404/FU213236

27385A/91087661

NOW

$8,991

NOW

$10,991

92447/FA0322179

NOW

$11,491

2013 Honda Fit

92441/EM210670

NOW

$11,591

92466/DC078154

2013 Honda Accord EX 92390/DA139534

WAS $14,491

$12,991

NOW

WAS $15,498

NOW

$13,998

2013 Honda Accord LX

2014 Honda Accord

2013 Honda CR-V

2014 Honda Odyssey LX

2012 Honda Pilot

2015 Volvo S60 T5

2015 Honda Pilot LX

WAS $16,498

WAS $17,498

WAS $19,491

WAS $22,491

WAS $23,091

WAS $23,091

WAS $27,091

92385/DA265129

NOW

$14,998

92440/DL057947

92374/EA199269

NOW

$15,998

Diamond Honda

of Glendale

NOW

$17,991

92420/EB014458

NOW

$20,991

261295A/F1307050

261636A/ CB016687

NOW

$21,591

NOW

$21,592

www.diamondhondaofglendale.com

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CERRITOS MITSUBISHI

Start of the Year SALE “Tawag na mu!”

EUGENE C. Senior Sales Consultant

SONNY C. Filipino Sales

(562) 472.8938

((562) 688.4626

2017 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 5 Speed BUY FOR

2016 MITSUBISHI LANCER 5MT

11,199

$

*

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

0

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

0

48 MONTHS FINANCING

2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORTS ES BUY $ * 5 Speed p

UP TO

MSRP..............$26,890 90

0

72 MONTHS FINANCING

18,199

$

*

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

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

%

%

2016 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER ES 7 Seater

20,899

FOR

*

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

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

%

16,999

$

BUY FOR

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

0

72 MONTHS FINANCING

*Lease payment includes Loyalty and Military Rebates. es.

%

72 MONTHS FINANCING

FRIENDLY PRICED PRE-OWNED CARS! TEST-DRIVE NOW! ‘14 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE DE HATCHBACK ‘07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS CPE

‘11 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SEDAN

WAS $8,988

WAS $10,900

$

6,988

Stk: C16057A

‘14 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER GT SUV

WAS $17,988 $ Stk: C16247A

14,900 NURSES PROGRAM AVAILABLE!

WAS $10,900 Stk: C2894P

$

7,999

‘14 MAZDA MAZDA CX-5 SPORT SUV

WAS $18,800 $ Stk: C16222A

0

15,900

$

8,988

Stk: C2986P

‘15 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV

WAS $25,800 $ Stk: C2952P

% FINANCING

19,988

‘14 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS SEDAN

WAS $14,800 $ Stk: C2987P

11,800

‘16 SCION FR-S COUPE WAS $26,999 $ Stk: C2979P

21,800

‘11 HONDA CIVIC Si SEDAN

WAS $16,900 $ Stk: C15929A

13,900

‘13 HONDA PILOT EX-L FWD SUV

WAS $28,999 $ Stk: C2936P

23,800

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

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

Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Nissan

560

5 YR/60,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 3/36

10100

10 YR/100,000 MILES LTD POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 5/60

ONLY 5/60

5YR

5 YR/UNLIMITED MILES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

YES

NONE

NONE

NONE

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

Toll Free 1-888-835-6136

10944 South St. Cerritos CA 90703

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Nissan of Mission Hills

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

Serving the Filipino Community for more than 20 years.

JANUARY SPECIALS “Tawagan or hanapin nyo lang ako”

Manuel Lava

Internet | Fleet Manager

“Kayang-kaya yang-kaya yangaya nyo ang ng down do own at mababa mab baba lang ng ang ng monthly ly payment!” paymen aym Ikaw ba ay problematic dahil sa Bad Credit/No Credit?. No Driver’s License? No SS? Ok na ang TIN!. Bankruptcy? WALANG PROBLEMA!!!

NEW CAR SPECIALS

Cell: (661)-644-0944

2016 NISSAN SENTRA

2016 NISSAN ROGUE

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lease for

129

189

$

$

/mo for 36 mos $3,099 initial payment

/mo for 36 mos $1,899 initial payment

2 or more at this price

expires 1/31/17

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expires 1/31/17

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189

259

$

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/mo for 36 mos $3,699 initial payment

2 or more at this price

expires 1/31/17

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expires 1/31/17 i

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PRE-OWNED CARS AVAILABLE ‘10 NISSAN SENTRA I4 2.0

$

7,995

‘08 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID

$

8,995

‘09 TOYOTA YARIS HB

$

8,995

Stock#: G33831 | Vin: 610652

Stock#: H22081 | Vin: 001337

Stock#: G35701 | Vin: 275269

‘15 15 TOYOTA COROLLA

‘14 14 HONDA CR-V CR V 2WD LX

‘13 TOYOTA RAV4 FWD XLE

$

14,995

Stock#: U4953 | Vin: 333958

$

$

Stock#: H21991 | Vin: 714649

Stock#: G35681 | Vin: 017579

16,995

18,995

‘14 NISSAN VERSA 1.6

‘14 HONDA CIVIC COUPE CVT LX

$

$

Stock#: G20841 | Vin: 857527

Stock#: G30222 | Vin: 507341

11,995

13,995

‘166 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT FWD 2.2.4 ‘166 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN I4 CVT LX

$

19,995

Stock#: U4788 | Vin: 330929

$

20,995

Stock#: H25871 | Vin: 211787

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

888-588-7635 ®

WE SERVE ALL AAA, COSTCO, AARP, CREDIT UNION, SAM’S CLUB MEMBERS

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SUBARU OF GLENDALE

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

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

2017 SUBARU

Forester 2.5i

2016 SUBARU RU

CVT with Alloy Wheel Package LEASE OFFER

159

$

Crosstrek Cros sstrek 2. 2.0i .0i

Premium m CV C CVT T wi with h Eyesight Eyesig ght LEASE OFFER

179

PLUS TAX PER MONTH ONTH LEASE// 0 36 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

$

PLUS TAX PER MONTH LE LEASE/ 00 39 MONTHS/10,000 R MILES PER YEAR

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

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

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

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model C Code ode HFB-02 HFB-0 02 Offer Expires 1/14/17

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

2017 SUBARU

Model Cod Code ode e GRC-14 (on (only nly 6 left left at this pay payment) yment) Off Expires 1 Offer 1/14/17 /14/17

FINANCE OFFER 1.49% Limited Term Financing

Crosstrek 2.0i

2017 SUBARU

WRX

Premium CVT Special Edition LEASE OFFER

219

$

LEASE OFFER

239

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

$

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

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

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

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

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Co Code HRC-15 5 Offer Expires 1/14/17

FINANCE OFFER 1.90 % Limited Term Financing

2017 201 7S SUBARU UBARU

Outback O utback k 2.5i 2.5 5i

Limited CVT wi with ith Eyesi Eyesight sigh ght & Navi Navigation viga g tion LEASE OFFER

259

$

FINANCE OFFER As low as 2.9% Financing up to 60 months with NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS

2017 SUBARU

Model Code HUN-01 Offer Expires 1/14/17

Legacy 2.5i

Limited CVT with Navigation & Eyesight

S Sign & Drive

2 LEASE OFFERS

289

PLUS TAX PER R MONTH MON MO NTH LEASE/ LEASE E/ 36 MONTHS/10,000 0,0 ,000 MILES PER YEAR EAR

$

PLUS TAX PER MONTH NTH LE LEA LEASE/ ASE/ 42 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

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

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

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

$0 Total Due Lease Signing $ (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) (t Model Code Co HDF-24 4 Offer Expires Ex xpires 1/14/17 7

FINANCE OFFER 0% Limited Term Financing

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

Model Code HAF-24 Offer Expires 1/14/17

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

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

855-230-1547 Andrew Marilla Sales & Leasing

Christian Marilla Finance Manager

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

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“May Filipino Department kami na tutulong sa inyo! Hanapin o tawag lang kay Jose Villanueva (213) 500-1260 at Joel Paguio (323) 547-5394” ‘06 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 4DR AUTO 4WD LUXURY

$

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

5,995

$

6,495

‘08 HYUNDAI ENTOURAGE 4DR WGN GLS

$

6,995

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