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Los Angeles, a sanctuary city, protects workers whose status are legal or not By Abner Galino

Los Angeles (LA)-Philippine Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz recently called on Filipino workers, whether they are legal or undocumented, to avail of the services of the Philippine Consulate if they have issues or concerns regarding their employment. Cruz made the call shortly the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles renewed an agreement with the United States Department of Labor-Wage and Hour Division (US-DOLWHD) that seeks to enhance coordination between the two parties in reaching out and educating employers and workers on their respective

rights and responsibilities. “Napakalaking tulong nito para sa ating mga kababayan dahil sinisigurado nito na ang suweldo ng mga tao rito ay tumutugma sa kanilang batas (US labor laws). Kayo man ay legal o undocumented, wala silang pakialam. Ang mahalaga nagta-trabaho kayo at kailangang baSee UNDOCUMENTED, page 8

Consul General Adelio Angelito S. Cruz (seated on the left side) explains the purpose of the agreement while US-DOL-WHD regional director Ruben Rosalez listens. The signing was done at the Philippine Consulate General oﬃce in Los Angeles. Photo by Jun Camacho

Duterte: I take responsibility for killings By Cris Diaz

Mother, child receive blessed ash: A lay minister applies cross-shaped ash in the forehead of a woman and her child during a mass in observance of Ash Wednesday on (March 1, 2017) at Santo Domingo Church, also known as National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval de Manila in Quezon City. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten Season which covers a period of approximately six weeks before Easter Sunday. (PNA photo by Joey O. Razon)

Prelate calls for deep conversion as Lent begins By Judaline F. Partlow

DUMAGUETE CITY, March 1 (PNA) – Bishop Julito Cortes of the Diocese of Dumaguete on Wednesday called on the faithful to enter into a state of genuine and deep conversion as the entire Christendom now enters into the season of Lent. Bishop Cortes presided a concelebrated mass at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria on Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the 40-day Lent through

Easter. “Through the observance of Ash Wednesday, we start a period of reconciliation to God”, the prelate said in his homily during the noontime mass. Lent is a time of prayer and sacrifice and mostly of generosity especially for the needy, he stressed. Bishop Cortes also underscored conversion, prayer, penance and alms giving, which he described as “Lent See LENT, page 8

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan De Oro City, March 3 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday said he takes responsibility for the killings of drug suspects during legitimate operations performed by law enforcers. Duterte flew to this largest army camp in Northern Mindanao Friday afternoon to pay tribute to the Army soldiers who were killed and wounded in an armed encounter with the communist

Duterte orders PNP to resume anti-drug campaign MANILA, Feb. 28 (PNA) – President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday announced that he will again use policemen in the war against illegal drugs but added that only a selected group will participate. In a Palace interview, the President said that he had ordered Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa to recruit young police officers who have no history of corruption for the renewed See ANTI-DRUG, page 8

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New People’s Army (NPA) in the hinterlands of Misamis Oriental last Monday. In an impromptu press conference, Duterte said he takes responsibility for all the killings of drug suspects during legitimate operations carried out by the law enforcers. “I take responsibility for all those killed during legitimate encounter. I will answer my deeds or misdeeds,” he said. The President lambasted

the human rights advocates for accusing his administration of “illegally” allowing the “extra judicial killings” in the country. Duterte said that the killing would continue as long as the illegal drug activities continue in the country. He said that with more than 3 million Filipinos, including top government officials and the police engaged in illegal drug activities, his administration could not See DUTERTE, page 8

US to take action against countries who refuse to take back illegal immigrants

WASHINGTON, March 1 (PNA/Sputnik) – Washington will exert pressure on those countries which refuse to take back illegal immigrants from the United States. The United States will use its authority to ensure other nations take back illegal immigrants who have committed crimes in the United States, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions said at the National Association of Attorneys General meeting in Washington, DC on Tuesday. “Some of these countries that are refusing to take them back. We have the ability, and the power, and the legal requirement to confront them and take action against them if they don’t take them back,” Sessions stated. Sessions said the United States is currently holding immigrants who committed crimes in the United States because their home countries will not allow them to return. See IMMIGRANTS, page 8

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Beware of being a victim of PHISHING in your electronic communication Recently, this author almost fell for the fraudulent scheme of PHISHING. The word “phishing,” according to Wikipedia is “the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as: usernames, passwords and credit card details (or indirectly, money), often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.” The word is a neologism created as a homophone of “fishing,” due to the similarity of using a bait in an attempt to catch a victims. “Phishing,” is typically carried out by “email spoofing or instant messaging, and it often directs users to enter personal information at a fake website, the look and feel of which are almost identical to the legitimate one.” In various cases, “phishing” emails “may contain links to websites that are infected with malware. It is an example of social engineering techniques used to deceive users and explore weaknesses in current web security.” Some recent news items claim that attempts to deal with the growing number of reported “phishing” incidents now include legislation, user training, public awareness and technical security measures. Currently, many websites have now created secondary tools for applications, such as maps for games, but they are now clearly marked as to who wrote them, and users are usually warned not to use the same passwords when they have multiple interne t accounts. When someone becomes a victim of “phishing,” logging on their website does not mean deception is over. Some “phishing’ scams use “JavaScript commands in order to alter the address bar.This is done by placing a picture of a legitimate URL over the address bar, or by closing the original bar and opening a new one with the

BANK LOGO legitimate URL. A hacker can even use flaws in a trusted website’s own script against its victim. These types of hacking or attacks (known as cross-site scripting) are particularly problematic, because they direct the user to sign in or click here (as shown in the photo sample received by the author form the bank), or other financial institution service’s web page, where everything from the web address to the security certificates “appear” credible. In reality, the link to the website is “crafted” in such a way that it then carries out the “attack,” thus making it very difficult to spot without particular knowledge of it. Such a flaw was used in 2006 against PayPal.” Apparently, in 2007, a Universal Man-in-the-middle (MITM) Phishing Kit was discovered. It “provides a simple-to-use interface that allows a phisher to convincingly reproduce websites and capture log-in details entered at the fake site.” Some of these smart phishers have ways already in place, in order to avoid anti-phishing techniques that scan websites for phishing-related text. Some of them have “begun using Flash-based websites (a technique now known as ‘phlashing’). These look much like the real website, but it hides the text in a multimedia object. Most methods of “phishing” use some form of technical deception designed to make a link in an email (and the spoofed website it leads to),

Here’s the sample of “bank” message that author received.

appear to belong to the spoofed organization. Misspelled URL’s or the use of subdomains are the common tricks used by the phishers “ In this author’s case, for example, it appeared that the sender had URL address, http://www.yourbank.com. It “appeared” that it directs you to a visually identical web address, along with its “credible” logo directed to lead, possibly to a malicious website. Inspite of numerous publicity surrounding the flaw, known as ‘IDN spoofing or homograph attack,’ phishers have “taken advantaged of a similar risk, using open URL redirections on the websites of credible organizations to disguise malicious URL’s with a trusted domain.” In 2015, several journalists led by Elliott Higgins, associated with Bellingcat, a group researching the shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 which flew over Ukriane, were targeted by numerous spearphishing emails. The message were of fake Gmail security notices with Bit.ly and Tiny

CC shortened URL’s According the ThreadConnect , some of the phishing emails had originated from the servers that FancyBear had used in previous email attackes elsewhere. Bellingcat is best known for having accused Russia of being culpable for the shoot down of MH17, and is frequently derided in the Russian media. In 2016, Fancy Bear its been alleged to have carried out spear phishing attacks on email addresses associated with the Democratic National Committee. Also, within hours of the of the 2016 US election results, it was alleged that Russian hackers sent emails containing dirty zip files from spoofed Harvard University email addresses. Allegedly too, Russians used techniques similar to phishing to publish fake news targeted at ordinary American voters. So, for those of you who might end up experiencing such phishing techniques, be fully aware of incoming emails that come your way. As the old saying goes: “better safe than sorry.”

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CLARK, Pampanga, March 1 (PNA) – Authorities of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) have ironed out contingency plans for the possible diversion of flights at the Clark International Airport (CRK) from March 6 to 11 due to the temporary shutdown of the Tagaytay radar for upgrading and maintenance. CIAC president and CEO Alexander Cauguiran said the CRK is prepared in the event that some flights from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will be diverted to CRK next week. “Clark airport is ready should there be flight diversions and we are more than willing to help ease the discomfort of passengers affected by the diversion,” Cauguiran said, adding that CRK has ample aircraft

parking slots, hotel accommodations, transportation services, and emergency and technical services. Although two radars will remain operational during the maintenance of the Tagaytay radar, the latter’s temporary shutdown will result in a reduction of flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Hilarion Ritche Nacpil, CRK Terminal Operations manager, said the airport can accommodate at least 33 aircrafts during the day and 26 aircrafts at night. The upgrading of the Tagaytay radar will include a new technology called the Communications, Navigation, Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM), a system that ensures safer and more efficient air traffic flow.

DOF: Duterte’s foreign trips earn PHP1K for every 17 cents MANILA, Feb. 28 (PNA) – Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said President Rodrigo Duterte’s trips abroad have raised a total of USD33 billion as compared to the PHP270 million incurred expenses from his foreign travels. “That is equivalent to spending something like 17 centavos per every 1,000 pesos that he has raised in investments and loans,” Dominguez said in a press briefing in Malacañan on Tuesday, February 28. “For me that is a very significant figure. You know, sometimes when we talk of millions and billions, we forget the relationship, right? This is the relationship of the expenses of the President with regards to the benefits that he has been able to bring home or as the journalists like to say, ‘the bacon that he brought home,’” he explained. The Department of Finance is presently negotiating with Chinese officials regarding the USD9 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA), as well as commercial loans. He said the DOF is likewise discussing with the Japanese government in response to the announcement of Prime Minister Abe during his recent visit to the country that Japan has committed another USD9 billion more or less in ODA and commercial loans. In the same briefing, meanwhile, Dominguez said the DOF is working as co-chair of the Mining Industry Coordinating Committee (MICC), with Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary-designate Gina Lopez. “She and I have signed the resolution of the MICC agreeing that we are to set up a technical working group (TWG) to review all her issuances to make sure that these are in line with due process,” Dominguez said, adding that the second meeting of the TWG will be on Friday. Contrary to speculations that there is a rift between the two Cabinet Secretaries, Dominguez said that he and Lopez are on the same team and that he is not involved with any mining firm at the moment. “I want to make sure that when she closes the mining, it stays closed. Because if due process is not followed, two possible consequences will hap-

pen: the mine will go to court and the court will give them relief and they will open again. And, they will probably file for damages against the government for closing them illegally,” Dominguez explained. “So I want to avoid those and I want to make sure that Secretary Lopez -- Secretary-designate Lopez is in firm grounds when she does this. You know, that’s my responsibility as co-chair and as a member of the team. We all belong to the same team of President Duterte,” he added. PHL as investment attraction Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella, in the same briefing, said the Palace welcomes the European Union (EU) and the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) findings citing favorable investment conditions in the Philippines. Abella cited the statement of European Union-ASEAN Business Council Executive Director Chris Humphrey that the country is now among the top favorite of European investors in ASEAN. Abella added that the country is seen to have a bright future in enhancing European interest “due to the country’s young population, increasingly liberal trade and investment policies and largely untapped market.” “To deliver its promise to create 1.2M jobs annually, the Duterte administration will attract more foreign investments, increase infrastructure spending, ease the cost of doing business in the Philippines, and continuously develop its human resource,” Abella said. He said these jobs to be created include those in construction, information and technology/business-process management, tourism, manufacturing, transport and logistics, agri-processing industry, and retail trade. On the other hand, Abella cited the findings of the International Monetary Fund mission team regarding the Philippines’ monetary policies which are supportive of domestic expansion. The IMF team cited the comprehensive tax reform program (CTRP) as among those that contributed to the strengthening of the country’s monetary transmission and reduction of concentration risks in the banking sector, among others, Abella added.

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Thousands rally to support DENR Sec. Lopez, anti-mining initiatives MANILA, March 1 (PNA) – Brandishing flags and banners to decry mining, over 2,000 people gathered Wednesday morning in front of the Senate in Pasay City to rally in support of Environment Sec. Gina Lopez and her anti-mining initiatives. “Sec. Gina, ikumpirma! Senado, senado, maglingkod sa Pilipino, hindi sa minero! (Confirm Sec. Gina! Senate, senate, serve Filipinos not miners!)” protesters chanted. Among the groups present in the rally was the anit-mining group Alyansa Tigil Mina which held a banner that read: “Protect the environment. Defend people’s rights. Confirm Sec. Gina Lopez.” Lopez’s confirmation was deferred after the Senate underwent a reorganization on Monday with new leadership positions and chairmanships decided.

Several oppositions have also been filed before the Commission on Appointments (CA) panel on Lopez’s confirmation. Around 19,000 people are expected to be “directly affected” by the closing of mines, Lopez said. She, however, assured that displaced miners could be trained to practice ecotourism as it has more long-term benefits as against mining. Police say that protesters were in the Senate as early as 10 a.m. to show support for Lopez, who previously ordered the closure of 23 metallic mines and suspension of five others for serious environmental violations discovered. Lopez, who briefly showed up in the rally, expressed gratitude for their support. “Para sa kalikasan! Para sa bayan! (For the environment! For the nation!)” she said.

PHL to host int’l conference on migratory species MANILA, March 1 (PNA) – The Philippines has been chosen as the venue for this year’s Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), the only global intergovernmental treaty established exclusively for the conservation and management of terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range. This was announced by Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) Director Theresa Mundita Lim during the launch of the logo for the 12th COP meeting, also known as COP 12, held at the Philippine Senate on Tuesday (February 28). The event was graced by climate change com-

mittee chair Senator Loren Legarda, environment and natural resources committee chair Senator Cynthia Villar, and CMS Secretariat Deputy Secretary-General Dr. Lambertus Lenten. Lim said the COP meeting will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on October 22-28, 2017, and will be attended by high-level dignitaries from more than 120 countries. According to the BMB chief, the country’s hosting of the CMS event will serve as an opportunity for the Philippines to showcase its important role as host to a number of migratory species in several of its coastal, marine, wetland and forest ecosystems.

DENR chief Gina Lopez’s supporters march to Senate: Supporters of Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez on Wednesday (March 1, 2017) march towards the Senate building in Pasay City to show their support for her and her anti-mining initiatives before her scheduled conﬁrmation hearing -- which was postponed following the recent reorganization in the Senate leadership. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)

US discusses eﬀorts to stop wildlife traﬃcking MANILA, March 1 (PNA) – The Information Office of the United States Embassy in Manila will hold a telephonic press briefing on how the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs combats wildlife trafficking through the cooperation of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries on Friday. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) Daniel Foote from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs will be the keynote speaker.

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Eligible debtors should seek bankruptcy relief Sometimes debtors cannot decide whether they should seek debt relief through Chapter 7 wipe out of all dischargeable debts or a consolidation and reorganization through a Chapter 13. They usually ask me what they should do in their financial situation. I know after handling thousands of bankruptcy cases in the last 30 years, debtors are often depressed about their lives because of the heavy burden of accumulated debt. The worse case scenario was my client many years ago who killed himself a week before we filed his case. It was unfortunate that he took his own life because he left behind a wife and two minor children and a successful professional career. He was enjoying gross income of $500K annual income from his profession but had borrowed money to set up a business that initially did well. Since the business was doing well, he borrowed more money to expand the business, including putting up his house for collateral for the business loans. When the economy slowed down, his business started losing money. He then resorted to borrowing more money to cover the business loss for 18 months. His business was losing $10K a month. After financing losses for 18 months, he came to see me for bankruptcy relief. He looked pretty calm when I interviewed him. How many times must I say it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOU OWE YOUR CREDITORS MONEY, YOU DO NOT OWE THEM YOUR LIFE!â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even dare think of killing yourself to get out of debt. Death does not extinguish debt. When a person dies, there is an estate of the deceased that is created in a probate case. Creditors of the deceased can file in their claims in the probate case. So, if you owe too much debt now, you should look at your financial problems objectively. You should choose the solution that best serves your needs. You should seek to protect your own interest and future. You should not succumb to the pressure of differing opinions from friends or relatives. For instance, I had one client who decided to withdraw her Chapter 7 petition because her sister did not approve of it. Client had a mountain of debt, which she absolutely had no way of paying unless she could work four jobs, and she was three months behind in her mortgage payments. Objectively speaking, the right solution for her was a Chapter 7 to wipe out $80K of credit card debt and use the money saved from not having to pay $80K of credit cards to update

her house payments. Without credit card payments, she would save $2400 a month. She would have paid off her mortgage arrears in 3 months. She would have obtained a fresh start without the burden of accumulated debt. Instead, she wanted to make her sister happy and chose not to protect her own interest, her own future. She was not thinking clearly. After 6 months she returned to me saying that she wanted to go through with her Chapter 7 case because her house was already foreclosed and she still owed the 2nd trust deed holder was still calling her to collect $50K of the 2nd mortgage even though she no longer owned the house, and the $80K of credit cards are calling her night and day. Eligible debtors should consider the following objective reason to seek bankruptcy relief: 1. Based on debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s net income and expense analysis, debtor has no ability to pay off his or her unsecured debts. In other words, even if debtorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intention is to pay off debt, realistically speaking, debtor cannot pay of debts over a reasonable period of time. This means that debtor will be locked in permanent indebtedness, a slave of debt! Therefore, correctly, debtor should find a legal way of getting out of debt as soon as possible. Here in America, bankruptcy is the legal way of getting out of debt and becoming productive again while you keep most if not all of your assets including your house, cars, retirement accounts etc. The right to bankruptcy is guaranteed by the constitution and even Walt Disney filed for Chapter 7 twice before Mickey Mouse and Disneyland became successful. If Mr. Disney did not obtain a fresh start twice before, we would have no Disneyland to enjoy today. 2. Too much debt destroys the householdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to save and invest money to secure the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. If debtor makes $5,000 a month but has to pay out all of the $5,000 for monthly overhead and to make minimum payments on credit card debt of say, $30K, debtor is living a hand to mouth existence. Debtor saves nothing and invests nothing year in and year out. With accumulated debt you condemn yourself to Sisyphean

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MANILA, Mar 1 (Mabuhay) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; National Irrigation Administration head Peter LaviĂąa was fired by President Rodrigo Duterte, a labor leader said Wednesday. Federation of Free Workers (FFW) president Sonny Matula said that Duterte told labor leaders during their dialogue last Monday in MalacaĂąang that he removed LaviĂąa to demonstrate that he means business against corruption. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In our meeting last Monday, he said to the workers group that he takes seriously his campaign commitment. Top priorities in his list are corruption, crime/drugs, and contractualization,â&#x20AC;? Matula said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The President said last Monday

that LaviĂąa was removed two days ago,â&#x20AC;? he added. LaviĂąa on Wednesday said that he â&#x20AC;&#x153;leftâ&#x20AC;? NIA to spare Duterte from embarrassing corruption accusations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To spare the President from these embarrassing stories, particularly in these times of intensified attacks on him, I have quietly left government. I have neither personal vested interest in it nor ill intent towards NIA and the whole government, which we are trying to reform,â&#x20AC;? LaviĂąa said in a post on Facebook. Another source, who refused to be identified, also said Duterte removed LaviĂąa because of the alleged 40 percent kickback in NIA projects.

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do in order to better protect myself? Answer: It does seem that Trump and the people under Trump are trying to do this in a manner which might not be appropriate or valid. Thus, the first thing you should do is to have an immigration attorney give you a legal letter explaining why you are NOT subject to INA section 235 and that expedited removal is not appropriate for you. This letter should have an attachment showing that you have more than two years of physical presence inside the U.S. Once the officer reads this letter, the hope is that he or she will stop trying to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;expeditedly remove youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and to put you in regular INA Section 240 removal proceedings where you can fight your case. Question: What if the officer ignores the letter and evidence and still issues an order of expedited removal contrary to the law? Answer: If that is the case, call the immigration attorney immediately. It is possible for us to file a Habeas

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Duterte signs Paris climate change Agreement By Cielito M. Reganit

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en exercises”, but that these exercises should be done from the heart, as is the message in Wednesday’s mass readings. “The battleground between good and evil is in our heart”, Cortes noted, as he pointed out the world’s many problems that are “fruits of sin”, whether personal or otherwise. Cortes went on to say that people must have a conversion of hearts, depart from sin, begin a new life and strengthen their journey back to Christ. “Rend your hearts, rather than your garments”, Cortes said, citing a passage in the book of Joel in the Bible, adding that he hopes that the conversion is not just superficial or “pakitang-tao” (showing off) alone. The Marian devotee also reminded the churchgoers during the mid-day mass to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and turn to her for her intercession.

The Our Lady of Fatima, who happens to be celebrating its centenary or 100 years this year since her first appearance to children in Fatima, had warned that unless people will not turn away from sin, nation after nation will vanish. Bishop Cortes spoke of the wars in the Middle East, the crisis brought about by terrorism, nation fighting against another nation, and the plight of the refugees who flee their war-torn countries but are being rejected by other countries who are also facing their own social problems. The Philippines also has its own share of woes, such as the deaths due to extra-judicial killings, the illegal drugs problem, poverty, and corruption. Cortes also appealed to the people to pray for the country’s congressional representatives who are to vote on a bill for the restoration of the death penalty.

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simply allow the destruction of the country. “If the human rights group could stop the illegal drug activities tomorrow, there would be no killings anymore,” Duterte said. He cited several figures of various public officials who were reportedly engaged in illegal drug activities who were not subject of investigation and validation. The President also disclosed about the ongoing top-to-bottom revamp in his Cabinet in an effort to rid the government of corrupt public officials. He said that more heads would roll in the coming days, regardless of positions in the government.

“Even if you are a director, a career executive service officer (CESO) or Civil Service eligible, the cleansing against corruption would spare no one,” Duterte said. Last month, President Duterte also visited Camp Evangelista to pay tribute to three Army soldiers who were killed in an ambuscade in Bukidnon shortly before the unilateral ceasefire with the communist NPA rebels scuttled.The Chief Executive willfully allowed picture-taking and selfies with members of the local media before heading back to the Laguindingan airport about 8 p.m. Friday.

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As Catholics, the death penalty is unacceptable, Cortes stressed, pointing out Pope Francis’ statement that the Church rejects the death penalty and for the late pontiff, St. John Paul II, it is cruel and unnecessary. It is cruel because a violation of the inalienable right to live and in fact, it is the government’s responsibility to protect life, Cortes pointed out. He went on to say that it is also unnecessary because there is no scientific proof that death penalty has become an effective deterrent to crime. “We will not be a party to such a wrongful law”, the bishop said, as he rallied the people to sign an ongoing signature campaign in the diocese opposing the reimposition of the death penalty. The Diocesan Council of the Laity

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leads the signature campaign because the death penalty bill for its restoration is a political exercise, he explained. Bishop Cortes ended his homily by reiterating an intense call to conversion during the Lenten season, going back to the Lord through repentance, prayer, sacrifice, fasting, and charitable acts not for one’s personal gain and motives but for God’s glory.

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campaign. “I have ordered Bato to recruit young men in the PNP who are imbued with fervor of patriotism to be the members only of the task forces. Every station should have one pero yung piling-pili, iyung walang history of corruption,” Duterte said. “I have to do it because kulang ako ng tao,” he said. Duterte said he relayed the order during the Command Conference Monday evening. But despite the order, Duterte said that PDEA will continue to supervise anti-illegal drug operations. Earlier Monday, the President said that since the PNP suspended its

anti-drug campaign last month, there has been a rise of drug activities by 20 percent. The PNP suspended its war on drugs after several cops were accused of kidnapping and then killing a Korean businessman right inside the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame in the guise of an anti-drug operation. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) took over the campaign but later admitted that it lack the manpower to effectively carry out the anti-drug war. Meanwhile, Dela Rosa also said Monday that the PNP is ready to resume the war on drugs if the President will give them the order.

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yaran kayo ng kung ano ang sinasabi ng batas,” Cruz told Weekend Balita. The Philippine consul general enjoined Filipino workers to call or visit the consulate’s office if they have inquiries or are needing help. The signing of the Agreement Establishing an Understanding between the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and the United States Department of Labor-Wage and Hour Division happened on Monday (February 27) at the conference hall of the consular office. Regional director (Western Region) Ruben Rosalez signed for the US-DOL-WHD while Cruz represented the Philippine Consulate in LA. Rosalez told the media that teaming up with the Philippine consular office would greatly boost their capability to enforce rules and regulations in workplaces and as well

as reach out and educate employees and employers. The agreement, which was last signed by the two parties (US and RP representatives) in October 2013, has a three-year duration. In leaflets provided by US-DOLWHD, it was clarified that residential care facilities, group homes, and board-and-care facilities are all covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and should follow the mandate on minimum wage and overtime pay. On exemptions, minimum wage and overtime pay requirements are only granted to “employees whose primary duties are managerial, administrative, or professional in nature.” Employers are also required to keep accurate payroll and daily time records. Time records are required to be preserved for three years.

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Ara Mina maintains good relationship with ex Patrick Meneses Two years after actress Ara Mina and politician Patrick Meneses separated, she is happy to remain single and focused on her career and daughter Amanda. “Hindi naman ako masyado nalulungkot na single ako kasi busy naman ako. Napu-fulfill niya ’yung emptiness,” Ara said. Asked how they managed to remain friends despite being each other’s exes, she said in jest, “I think mabait ako.” The actress-entrepreneur believes their love for their daughter is one of the reasons everything is okay between her and Patrick. “Hindi ko pinagdadamot Ara Mina ang anak ko. Kaya mapapansin niyo ang anak ko, very jolly. Nakikita mo na full sa pagmamahal,” Ara said. It helps that Ara has moved on from their split. She flatly said she no longer expects they would still be back in each other’s arms. “Kasi kapag pinagkait mo at bitter-bitter-an ka, oo masakit ’yung nangyari na iniwan niya ako, pero I think we need to move on. Two years na, ’di ba kung babalikan niya ako, dapat may move na. Pero hindi naman ako umaasa na babalikan niya ako. Tanggap ko naman,” she said. Aside from Amanda, her career is of paramount importance for Ara. She is set to release a new song soon and she has an upcoming movie and teleserye. She has also franchised a food business with her celebrity friends and she will also put up her own café. Ara is also doing a YouTube show with celebrity moms Say Alonzo and Melissa Ricks. Indeed, 2017 is looking bright for Ara. “Meron din akong ipuput-up na business, ’yung love ko na dati pa,” she said. “Kasi nagbi-bake ako, madaming nagsasabi sa akin na mag-open na ako ng shop. Nag-aaral din ako maging barista din to know how to make frappes, coffee.”(MNS)

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She skipped a season of “The Voice” for the first time last year, citing her intention to focus more on her personal growth as an artist. Geronimo was replaced by veteran singer Sharon Cuneta for the third season of “The Voice Kids.” For the show’s upcoming teen edition. which is a first in Asia, Geronimo will be joining Salonga, Cuneta, and Mañalac in the panel of coaches. (MNS)

Billy, Coleen ask Karla to be their wedding godmother Celebrity couple Billy Crawford and Coleen Garcia asked actress and television host Karla Estrada to be one of their godmothers in their wedding next year. The two formally asked Estrada on “Magandang Buhay,” which the latter co-hosts. “Gusto namin na ‘yung mga ninong and ninang to have a role. Minsan kasi ang mga kasal ay ‘it’s all about money’ or ‘all about sponsors.’ Kami, we look forward also to having people in our lives who will guide us sa relationship namin, ‘yun naman ang point kung bakit may ninong and ninang. Kaya gusto naming tanungin si Karlita kung pwede ka bang mag-ninang sa aming dalawa?” Crawford said. Estrada, one of the closest friends of Crawford, immediately replied:

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“Yes.” “Hindi ko na mahintay ‘yung araw na ‘yon and thank you so much at kinuha niyo ako. I will be there 24/7. Alam mo yan, noong araw pa tayo, ang lalim ng pagkakaibigan namin at siyempre kasama ka na doon, Coleen. Para ko nang kapatid yan (Billy). So yes, isa ako sa mga ninang niyo, I love you, I love you guys,” she added. Crawford and Garcia got engaged last December.(MNS)

Solenn Heussaff relishes showbiz career

It seems there is no stopping Solenn Heussaff, one of the busiest stars of GMA-7, on possible things to do in front of the camera. The 31-year-old actress recently finished comedy show “A1 Ko Sa ‘Yo” and still appearing in “Encantadia” and hosting “Taste Buddies”. The French-Filipino actress also did “It Girls” on E! Channel, appeared in numerous television commercials and ventured into food business on the sides. “I must be doing something right,” said Heussaff after admitting that she’s still not 100 percent fluent in the Filipino language. The Kapuso star added that there’s really no secret to success but hard work, patience, and relationship with colleagues in the business. “Just keep your mind open and always be easy to work with tapos magkakaroon ka ng trabaho,” she said. Heussaff is also a part of GMA7’s newest program “Full House Tonight” top billed by the Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid. The show will not be your typical comedy-musical program as they will feature stand-up comedies, improvisations, parodies and skits inside and outside the studio. “I’m really excited to be part of

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There seems to be a misconception in the general public that you can only obtain a divorce in California if your spouse will sign the divorce papers. I get this question a lot from our family law clients. The fact is that California is a no fault state and you do not need your spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature in order to get a divorce. What is more important is being able to properly serve your spouse with the divorce petition and satisfy the jurisdictional requirement of the Court by showing that either you or your spouse resided in the State for at least 6 months prior to filing the petition and in the County for 3 months prior to filing the petition. When you file a divorce petition, you have to serve your spouse with the summons and petition. Your spouse then has 30 days to file a response after being served with a divorce petition. If your spouse fails to file and serve you with a response, you can file a request for default against your spouse after 30 days. You can also file a proposed judgment for the court to approve. The default procedure can be done even if there are issues of property division, custody, visitation, and support. However, the Court will still review your proposed judgment and property division to make sure it conforms to the policy towards equal division of community property. Meaning, you have to propose a division of community property that is pretty much equal between the spouses. If your proposed property division is one sided such as distributing all community property to you and giving all the community debts to your spouse, the Court would probably not grant your judgment. The Court would probably set a hearing for you

to explain why this is an equal division of community property. The only time you may need your spouseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature is if your spouse files a response to your divorce petition. This is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;contestingâ&#x20AC;? the divorce. If your divorce is contested by your spouse, you can resolve the case either by â&#x20AC;&#x153;settlementâ&#x20AC;? or by â&#x20AC;&#x153;trial.â&#x20AC;? However, you do not have to settle all the issues in the case at once. Under the concept of divisible divorce, you can settle some of the issues and set the other issues which you and your spouse cannot agree on for trial. Our office try to resolve cases through settlement because it is more cost effective and the parties are usually happier with the outcome. In that situation, the parties may avoid the cost and uncertainty of going to trial by executing what is called a stipulated judgment which is in essence an agreement as to all the issues in the divorce case. For issues which you and your spouse cannot agree on, you will have to go through the litigation process which involves obtaining discovery, exchanging declarations of disclosures, and preparing the case for trial. Ultimately, you will obtain your divorce at trial in addition to adjudication of the distribution of community assets and debts amongst other issues. It is in the best interest of the party to retain the representation of competent counsel who will assert his or her

rights under the family code. Please note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, APLC. This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist.

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Duterte signs Paris Agreement By Cielito M. Reganit

MANILA, March 1 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the document signifying the Philippinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accession to the Paris climate change agreement and MalacaĂąang is transmitting it Wednesday afternoon to the Senate for concurrence. The Instrument of Accession document was signed by the President Tuesday. In his letter addressed to the Senate President and members of the Senate, Duterte said that â&#x20AC;&#x153;after examining the text thereto, I find it advisable to accede to the Paris Agreement and seek the Senateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concurrence.â&#x20AC;? The President previously said that he would not sign the Paris Agreement over concerns on how small countries could access the common fund. Duterte later agreed to it after his Cabinet members unanimously voted for its ratification. The Paris Agreement, which was

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will provide some protection for the other person, while Chapter 7 will not. Some debts which could not be discharged under a Chapter 7 proceeding can be discharged after partial payments under a Chapter 13 plan. These include some types of educational loans, damages for willful torts, and some taxes. You may, at any time, voluntarily dismiss a Chapter 13 proceeding or convert it into a Chapter 7 proceeding. But if you dismiss it, your debts will not be discharged, and you will still owe the unpaid amounts. Chapters 11 and 12 Chapter 11 allows businesses and individuals to restructure large debts. It generally is used for people who want to restructure their debts but have more assets or debts than the limits for a Chapter 13 case. Creditors vote on whether to accept or reject a plan, which must also be approved by the court. Its provisions are quite complicated and generally require the assistance of an attorney familiar with Chapter 11 proceedings. Chapter 12, enacted during the 1980s, is a special form of debt work- out for family farmers. In many ways, it is similar to Chapter 13, but eligibility is limited to people whose income derives primarily from a family- owned farm. Automatic Stay When you file a bankruptcy case, an Automatic Stay takes effect immediately on all collection efforts by all creditors. Evictions, foreclosures, repossessions, lawsuits, annoying telephone calls all must stop, and any creditor who refuses to comply can be held in contempt of the Bankruptcy Court. If you hear from any creditors, we can generally get them to back off by writing them a letter informing them of your bankruptcy filing. Secured creditors can ask the Bankruptcy Court for permission to continue collection actions against you. A motion for relief from the Automatic Stay is heard and decided by the Bankruptcy Judge. Chapter 13 not only provides an automatic stay for you, but if you owe a debt jointly with someone else (such as a relative who co-signed a note), it provides a stay for the co-debtor as well. Bankruptcy Petition For any bankruptcy case, you must file a complete schedule of your assets, liabilities, income, and expenditures and answer a questionnaire about your financial affairs. The most daunting aspect of filing a bankruptcy case is the need to compile a thorough and accurate list of this information. The success of a bankruptcy proceeding depends on the accuracy and completeness of the petition. We have a set of forms which we have designed to help you compile all of this information, and are easier to deal with, than the official bankruptcy forms. Once we have all of your information, we convert it to the format required by the bankruptcy court. You will also find, that many questions on the form donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t apply to you, and can be answered with a simple â&#x20AC;&#x153;NAâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;None.â&#x20AC;? If you are filing a Chapter 13 case, we must also propose a plan for a partial or full repayment of your debts. Any Secured and Priority debts must be repaid in full. Unsecured debts can be paid partially. The Plan must also provide for a required fee to the Chapter 13 Trustee. When you file a Chapter 13 Plan, you must begin making regular payments to the plan. Most plans are amortized over 60 months. For solutions to all of your financial problems, and rebuilding your credit, contact the law offices of Paul M. Allen. We promise that help is just a phone call away. Consultations are free, but by appointment only. We have three offices to serve you, Glendale, Cerritos and La Palma. Call us today at 818-552-4500.

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EDSA revolution examined, remembered in Los Angeles By Abner Galino

“There is hope. There is strength in numbers.” Los Angeles Councilmember Mitch O’Farrel said these parting words to Filipino-American social justice advocates after he gave a brief speech in a symposium dubbed: People and the power of resistance – An occasion held to commemorate the 31st anniversary of the Philippine’s People Power revolution, also known as EDSA Revolution. O’Farrel actually echoed a comment from the crowd that was conversing with him while all of them were drawing parallels between the histories of civil rights movements in the US and the Philippines, then and now. Earlier, five women who made up the panel during the forum brought back fragments of history from the Philippines’ people’s struggle against the corrupt and brutal regime of President Ferdinand Marcos. As articulated by each of the five women during the forum, the quality and resilience of the people leading the struggle and the potency of the ideas being fought for are the most significant factors that sustain civil rights movements. The very factors that bring about “strength in numbers.” The Los Angeles councilmember aptly expressed this truth in his speech. “I’ve been around long enough to

know...I’m a child of the civil rights movement of the 60s and the 70s, the equal rights movement, the LGBT rights movement...I’ve been around. I’ve seen the pendulum swing back and forth. But we always, always lurch towards greater civil rights, towards greater freedom,” O’Farrel said. The councilmember, apparently referring to the presidency of Donald Trump, assailed the supposed assimilation of “all the terrible things that we were raised to be against ... like racism, xenophobia, superiority and even the shameful ... what would you call it ... an out of proportion ego that back in the days was looked down upon.” O’Farrel said people “need to go back to the old-fashioned principles of integrity, and selflessness, and kindness, and generosity, and tolerance, and compassion for others.” Before O’Farrel’s speech, five women composed of Jocelyn Geaga, Rose Ibanez, Prosy dela Cruz, LolitLledo and Fe Koons took turns in sharing their personal journeys while engaged in the struggle to fight the dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos. The women narrated the hard life that they personally endured as activists during the said era. One of the guest speakers, Myrla Baldonado, disclosed that she had to undergo rehabilitation as a consequence of the mental and physical abuses that she endured while in

OFWs assured that remittances won’t be taxed MANILA, Feb. 28 (PNA) – Remittances of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will not be taxed, Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara said Tuesday allaying concerns of value-added tax (VAT) on services fees of money transfer centers in the country. Angara, chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, made this clarification after the Department of Finance (DOF) explained in a Senate hearing that only service fee of domestic remittances and not actual remittance will be taxed with 12 percent VAT under their proposal. “We want to clarify to our kababayans abroad that the remittances they send their families in the Philippines will not be taxed. We will make sure that they will not shoulder additional burdens,” Angara said. DOF Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua said that the agency’s jurisdiction is “only domestic transfers”. For instance, if sending PHP5,000 within Metro Manila, the money transfer center charges PHP125 pesos, so the VAT is PHP15 only, he said. He clarified that such reform only targets businesses such as pawnshops, which are initially not registered as remittance centers. Angara, who sponsored the law that raised the tax exemption cap of balikbayan boxes, added that OFW remittances are likewise exempt from paying documentary stamp tax pursuant to Republic Act 10022 or the amended migrant workers law.

LA councilmember Mitch O’Farrel stresses a point during a speech before Filipino-American civil rights advocates in downtown LA last Saturday (February 25). Photo: Abner Galino

military detention. Another speaker, Art Garcia, said that while the People Power revolution of 1986 failed to provide systemic change to the Filipino society, the uprising brought back the democratic rights that were lost during Marcos’ 20-year rule. Garcia credited the administration of President Corazon Aquino for the establishment of the 1987 Constitution, also known as the Freedom Constitution. The forum was admirably moderated by Carol Ojeda-Kimbrough. The People and the Power of Resistance was held on Saturday, February 25 at the Pilipino Workers Center

at 153 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles. The event was organized and sponsored by activists who fought martial law (1972-1986) and by LAbased organizations Pilipino Workers Center (PWC), Filipino American Human Rights Alliance-Los Angeles (FAHRA-LA), Kabataangmaka-Bayan(KmB) Pro People Youth, AF3IRM, Justice For Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) and the Knights of Rizal-Historic Filipinotown Chapter. Other participants included Dr. Enrique dela Cruz, young couple Eddy Gana and Stephanie Sajor and Jaime Geaga of the Union of Democratic Filipinos (KDP).

US-ASEAN Business Council upbeat on PHL economic prospects WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippines Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for Industry Promotion Group Nora K. Terrado recently served as the keynote speaker at a roundtable discussion organized by the US-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC) held on 22 February 2017 in Washington, D.C. Terrado presented and discussed the latest developments in the Philippine economy. “For the first time in three years, the Philippines made it to the worldwide list of top 20 investment destinations of multinational enterprises,” Undersecretary Terrado said in her presentation, highlighting the country’s improving global competitiveness ranking. Undersecretary Terrado also noted that with the country’s 6.8% GDP growth in 2016, the Philippines continues to be one of Asia’s fastest growing economies – exhibiting resilience amidst external shocks. Terrado further discussed the current Administration’s 10-Point

Socio-Economic Agenda, which aims to sustain improvements in the Philippine investment climate, support rural development, and further enhance the country’s infrastructure, human capital, and social protection programs. “The whole government is tasked to continue to improve the ease of doing business in the Philippines,” Terrado emphasized. As chair for ASEAN 2017 Summit, the Philippines is poised to highlight the region’s strengths by engaging the international business community, foreign governments, and investors through the ASEAN Business and Investment Program (ABIP). Undersecretary Terrado, as Chairperson for the ASEAN Committee on Business and Investment Promotion, urged the US-ABC and its members to participate in the business activities to be held in the Philippines, focusing on themes such as regulatory coherence, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), women and youth entrepreneurship, and innovation.

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MANILA, Feb. 28 (PNA) – After the Senate reorganization on Monday, new Senate President Pro-Tempore Ralph Recto on Tuesday said that there is no feud between him and any of the Senators belonging to the Liberal Party (LP). Recto, formerly Minority Leader, said that he had no problems with his colleagues in the minority or with members of the LP. “Remember I was Minority Leader and they were majority. No hard feelings. Now I’m in the majority in the Senate, I was requested by 17 (senators). They are now in the minority, no hard feelings,” Recto told reporters in an interview. Recto said that he had “nothing to do” with the motion of Sen. Manny Pacquiao to declare vacant a leadership post, Senate President Pro-Tempore and committee chairmanships on the Senate Committees on Health, Agriculture and Education which were chaired by LP senators. Drilon was ousted as Senate President Pro-Tempore while Senators Risa Hontiveros, Francis Pangilinan and Aquino were ousted as chairs of the Health, Agriculture and Education committees. Recto took Drilon’s place as Senate President Pro-Tempore after 17 out of 23 senators present voted for this change. Senators Joseph Vicente Ejercito, Cynthia Villar, and Francis Escudero became the new chairs of the Senate Committees on Health, Agriculture and Education, respectively. The new minority has six members namely Aquino, Drilon, Hontiveros, Pangilinan, Trillanes and Sen. Leila de Lima. De Lima, who is currently detained in Camp Crame, manifested to join the minority bloc through a letter read by Senate Majority Vicente Sotto III. Recto explained that the majority and minority bloc could not interfere in each other’s business. He said that if there was a problem with the members of the majority and he were Senate President, he would have told then Senate President Pro Tempore Drilon to just resign instead of being ousted. “If I had my way, if I were the Senate President at that time, and there was a problem with the members of the majority, I’d have told Sen. Drilon that we cannot work together so just resign. That should have been the case,” Recto said.

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LP senators ouster was to ‘make a statement’ – Lacson By Azer N. Parrocha

MANILA, Feb. 28 (PNA) – The motion of Sen. Manny Pacquiao to oust senators belonging to the Liberal Party (LP) from key positions and chairmanships was to “make a statement”, Sen. Panfilo Lacson said Tuesday. Lacson, in an interview, said that there was no intention to strip LP senators Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, Franklin Drilon, Francis Pangilinan and Risa Hontiveros of their Senate committees because if they did, they would not leave them with any committees left. Upon motion by Pacquiao on Monday, Sen. Franklin Drilon was ousted as Senate President Pro-Tempore while Senators Risa Hontiveros, Francis Pangilinan and Aquino were ousted as chairs of the Health, Agriculture and Education committees, respectively. However, Hontiveros still chairs the Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality and Aquino still chairs the Committee on Science and Technology. Senators Joseph Vicente Ejercito, Cynthia Villar, and Francis Escudero became the new chairs of the Senate Committees on Health, Agriculture and Education, respectively.

This led to the LP senators cutting ties with the majority bloc and transferring to the minority. The new minority has six members namely Aquino, Hontiveros, Pangilinan and Trillanes. Detained Sen. Leila de Lima, through a letter, also manifested to join the minority bloc. Lacson said that it was he, Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III, Gringo Honasan and Loren Legarda who initiated talks in Pacquiao’s home in Makati on Sunday which eventually led to the decision on the ouster. He said it was “not decided overnight.” ”When we held that meeting Sunday evening in the nice house of Sen Pacquiao, that’s when the decision was firmed up. There were reservations as to the timing and I myself was the one who pushed,” Lacson said. ”The four of us initiated it. Senators Honasan, Sotto and partly Legarda. We were the ones who observed and asked ‘why is our current situation like this?’” He noted that reorganizing the Senate was “always political” but clarified that it did not involve being pressured by Malacañang. ”I for one will not agree to any move ng majority that had pressure from Malacañang. There is absolutely no pressure. We decided this among ourselves,” he added.

LP House contingent cannot take over minority bloc – Suarez MANILA, March 1 (PNA) – The minority bloc at the House of Representatives on Wednesday said the Liberal Party cannot become the new minority just by sheer number alone if it decides to bolt out of the supermajority coalition after the second reading vote on the death penalty. In a press conference on Wednesday, Minority Leader and Quezon Rep. Danilo Suarez said if the LP House contingent wants to become the new minority, they would have to declare the Speaker vacant first, call for an election and field a candidate. The House rules state that those who will not vote for the winning speaker and those who opted to abstain will form part of the minority, who will then elect among themselves their own leader. “If they have enough number, can they be the minority? No, you have to change the Speaker,” Suarez said. The LP has yet to solidify its position on whether to stay or leave the supermajority in the lower chamber, deferring its decision until after the second reading vote is cast on

the bill restoring the death penalty. This after the major reorganization in the Senate, wherein LP senators were ousted from leadership posts and committee chairmanships. There are 32 LP members in the House of Representatives, 27 of them belonging to the supermajority coalition. Meanwhile, the House minority bloc led by Suarez is composed of 18 members. For his part, Deputy Minority Leader and Kabayan Partylist Rep. Harry Roque said that LP members cannot simply declare themselves as part of the minority because it has to be decided upon by the minority bloc first. Without their approval, Roque said the LP members would be considered as an independent bloc. “Even if they declare it vacant, they must have numbers to declare it vacant. They have to be admitted as members of the minority,” Roque said. “If the minority does not accept them, then they will become independent,” he added.

Many NPA bands push for localized peace talks – AFP MANILA, March 1 (PNA) – Not all New People’s Army (NPA) ranks are supportive of their top leadership’s decision to cancel their existing ceasefire with government forces This was proven as various NPA groups in the group are pushing for a localized peace talks in their respective regions, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo said Wednesday. “We have heard the report from Davao City Mayor Sarah Duterte who welcomes the expression of the NPA to have a localized peace talk in their area,” he added. “In Compostela Valley, we have received the report from Major General Rafael Valencia who said that members of the NPA are also opting for a localized peace talks. The members of the local government are the ones brokering these loalized peace talks,” the AFP official disclosed, Arevalo said the same is true in the Visayas as 8th Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Raul Farnacio said that rebels

in his area-of-operation also signify their intention to go to a localized peace talks. “This is now being arranged by the local government,” he added In Bondoc Peninsula, Arevalo the provincial board members are catering to this particular desire of the NPA to go to localized peace talks if they cannot attain success in the national level. We would like to encourage and welcome all those who have expressed their intent to do peace talks even at the localized level in order for us to gain success in this particular area,” he added. The government was forced to cancel its ceasefire and peace talks with the NPA last Feb. 4 after the insurgent earlier announced that they are lifting their unilateral ceasefire effective 11:59 p.m. of Feb. 10. In wake of that announcement, the rebels also conducted a series of unprovoked attacks against government and civilian targets, killing six unarmed soldiers and abducting three others in the process.

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This guy means business President Duterte is truly resolute in his crusade against graft and corruption in the government. To show to the people how serious he is in his effort to reform the government under his administration, President Duterte fired his long time friend from Davao city and former campaign spokesman Peter Tiu Laviña as Administrator of the National Irrigation Authority (NIA). It was reported to the President that Laviña was asking for a 40 per cent “cut” from private contractors doing business with NIA. Although Laviña denied the accusation, he was reportedly asked by Duterte to tender his resignation. The firing of Lavina should serve as a warning to all government appointees that President Duterte will not tolerate even a slight trace of corruption in his administration. President Duterte should be commended that he set aside his personal friendship with Laviña if only to send a clear message to all his appointees that any form of corruption in his administration will be dealt with swiftly and very harshly. Incidentally, Lavina’s wife is the current Undersecretary at the Department of Agriculture. During the presidential campaign, Duterte promised Filipino voters that corruption will have no place in his government. So far, I think Duterte has been successful in keeping this promise to the people. Only a month ago, Duterte fired two Deputy Commissioners of the Bureau of Immigration for allegedly extorting P50 million from Chinese gambling lord Jack Lam. The two, Al Argosino and Michael Robles, were both Duterte’s fraternity brothers at the San Beda College. They also served as the election lawyers of Duterte during the recent national elections. As of now, we still do not know if there will be any criminal charges

to be filed against both Robles and Argosino. If I were Duterte, I will ask government lawyers to file criminal charges against the two dismissed BI commissioners. Disbarment proceedings should also be filed against them to dissuade government officials and workers not to “make money on the side.” *** Members of the Liberal Party (LP) are getting desperate to save embattled Senator Leila De Lima from being prosecuted for her role in protecting high profile drug lords when she was the Justice Secretary in order to raise millions of pesos for her senatorial bid in the May 9 elections last year. Most probably, they are scared that De Lima might be compelled to reveal names of other government officials who took part or benefitted from the huge sale of illegal drugs during the administration of former President Noynoy Aquino. I am sure the extent of those implicated in the drug trade could go far way beyond Senator De Lima. The government has uncovered an attempt by the LP, through former Senator Jamby Madgrigal and Laguna Representative Marlyn Alonte Naguiat, and lawyer Alvin Herrera, to bribe high profile drug inmates in the amount of P100 million to retract their testimonies against De Lima. This is a serious offense committed by Madrigal, Naguiat and Herrera. They all could be charged with obstruction of justice if the inmates will testify against them regarding the bribe offer. Both Madrigal and Naguiat denied making the bribe of-

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fer, claiming that they are not even close with Senator De Lima. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre, on the other hand, said that he has proof to back up his accusations against Madrigal and Naguiat based on a testimony executed by Lalaine Madrigal Martinez, the wife of one of the high profile inmates who testified against De Lima. Martinez pointed to Madrigal as the one who offered the P100 bribe to the inmates via telephone call which the inmates not only refused but recorded the conversation as well.

The tape is now in the hands of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). *** Now that Senator De Lima, dubbed as the Illegal drugs queen of the Philippines, is locked up in jail, who is next to be incarcerated for their past misdeeds during the Aquino administration? Could it be Trillanes, Mar Roxas, former DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya, DSWD Secrertary Dinky Soliman or maybe, former PNP Chief Brig. General Alan Purisima. Pick your choice. Your guess is as good as mine.

Caregiver Rights Update

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

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com in March and August of 2016. “Our legislature has made these caregiver overtime cases attractive to attorneys by providing for attorney fees, penalties, and liquidated damages. “ Mr. Chaleff is a keen attorney who fights tirelessly on behalf of caregivers who have been denied the compensation they deserve. Just last year, he was rated a perfect “10” on the lawyer directory website, Avvo. He is knowledgeable in all areas of employment law, especially wage and hour and unpaid overtime claims. In September 2016, caregiver advocates won another major victory when Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1015 into law. This law permanently guaranteed caregivers the right to overtime compensation under the DWBR. After a year of success, the Chaleff Rehwald team will continue fighting for the rights of those in need in 2017. If you or a loved one is being treated unfairly at work, either now or in the upcoming year, you will need the help of a dedicated and skilled employment law attorney. At Chaleff Rehwald, our attorneys have the legal knowledge and experience to enforce your rights and hold your employer accountable—we are here to help! Article written by Daniel Chaleff, Employment Law Attorney at Chaleff Rehwald. Mr. Chaleff has been practicing employment law for over 22 years. For a free and confidential consultation, call (818) 807-4168. Or visit us online at www.cr.legal

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MANILA, Feb. 28 (PNA) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Local and international infectious disease specialists on Tuesday called for regional collaborations to address the dengue problem. In a press conference for the 2nd Asia Dengue Summit 2017 held in Hotel Jen in Manila and hosted by the country, chairman of the Global Dengue and Aedes-Transmitted Diseases Consortium, Prof. Duane Gubler, said they believe in the combined use of new mosquito controls and vaccine to eliminate dengue as a public health problem. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we use these tools properly, we can control dengue. So, we need to use the tools coming in the pipeline,â&#x20AC;? said Gubler. A regional collaboration could work, he said, citing as an example the effort to control yellow fever in the American region in 1946.

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866.237.7092 $OO DGYHUWLVHG SULFHV H[FOXGH JRYHUQPHQW IHHV DQG WD[HV DQ\ Â¿QDQFH FKDUJHV DQ\ GHDOHU GRFXPHQW SUHSDUDWLRQ FKDUJH DQG DQ\ HPLVVLRQV WHVWLQJ FKDUJH )RU ZHOO TXDOLÂ¿HG EX\HUV RQ DSSURYHG FUHGLW 1RW DOO ZKR DSSO\ ZLOO TXDOLI\ $G H[SLUHV RQ

$12,991

WAS $28,498

NOW

$26,988

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CERRITOS MITSUBISHI GIANT Mitsubishi store with HUGE inventory!!!

EARLY SPRING DEALS SAVE BIG ON NEW

“Tawag na mu!”

& PRE-OWNED CARS!!!

2017 MITSUBISHI

MIRAGE ES

0 $ 10,199*

MSRP................$13,830 Customer Rebate.....................$1,500 Military Rebate .......................$500

BUY FOR

48 MONTHS

% FINANCING AVAILABLE IN LIEU

0 $ 14,299*

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

BUY FOR

122

SEDAN

72 MONTHS

% FINANCING AVAILABLE IN LIEU

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

OF REBATES

SONNY C. Filipino Sales

LANCER ES

2017 MITSUBISHI

OF REBATES

in stock

Stock # : S17009

Stock # : C17074

2017 MITSUBISHI

OUTLANDER SPORT ES

2017 MITSUBISHI

72 MONTHS

0 $ 15,599*

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

OUTLANDER ES 7 SEATER

0 $ 18,699*

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

% FINANCING AVAILABLE IN LIEU

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

BUY FOR

EUGENE C. Senior Sales Consultant

OF REBATES

BUY FOR

108

72 MONTHS

% FINANCING AVAILABLE IN LIEU

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

OF REBATES

122

in stock

Stock # : C17107

Stock # : C17192 *Evolution *Evolu *Ev olutio tionn and and i-MiEV i-MiEV are are excluded exclude excl ude ded from ded fro the 10 year 100 thousand mile Warranty fro

FRIENDLY PRICED PRE-OWNED CARS! TEST-DRIVE NOW! ‘14 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE ES HB

7,800

WAS 11,900 $

Stk: C3026P

‘10 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

12,800

WAS 14,988 $ $

Stk: C3029P

‘07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS COUPE

WAS 10,900 $

Stk: C2894P

7,999

‘11 HONDA ODYSSEY EX VAN

14,900

WAS 16,999 $ $

Stk: C3025P

‘14 NISSAN VERSA NOTE HB

8,899

WAS $10,999 Stk: C3033P

19,988

WAS $25,800 $ Stk: C2952P

5YR

‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SE

WAS $14,988 $ Stk: C16162A

11,900

Mitsubishi Honda Toyota Nissan

560

5 YR/60,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY

YES

ONLY 3/36

10100

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

YES

ONLY 3/36

ONLY 5/60

YES

NONE

WAS $26,988 $ Stk: C3027P

22,900

5 Year Unlimited

Repair Cost 0 PowerTrain Until August 2027

100,000-mile 10 year Powertrain Limited Warranty

Stk: C2936P

ARTESIA FWY

Mile Road Assistance See Dealer for Details

23,800

WAS $28,999 $

SOUTH ST.

CERRITOS MITSUBISHI DEL AMO BLVD.

STUDEBAKER RD.

*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.

Stk: C16203A

PALO VERDE AVE.

ANY CREDIT SITUATION, WE CAN HELP YOU. BEST IN CLASS PAYMENT NO ONE OFFERS MORE!

10,900

WAS $13,988 $

‘15 NISSAN PATHFINDER SUV ‘13 TOYOTA TACOMA PRERUNNER TRUCK ‘13 HONDA PILOT EX-L FWD SUV

NURSES/HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM AVAILABLE! 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.

‘12 HONDA ACCORD 2.4 LX SEDAN

562-494-0187 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.

Spring-tacular SALE SPECIALS Pre-Owned Inventory

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

Pre-Owned 2016 NISSAN ROGUE S Stock#: U4903 | Vin:759654

20,995

Manuel Lava

Internet | Fleet Manager

Cell: (661)-644-0944 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 NISSAN VERSA HB

8,995

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kayang-kaya nyo ang down at mababa lang ang monthly payment!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tawagan or hanapin nyo lang akoâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 NISSAN VERSA MNL S

10,989

Stock#: H26171 | Vin: 270452

Stock#: H24211 | Vin: 869355

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;12 12 NISSAN NISSAN ALTIMA ALTIMA II44 CCVT VT

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 09 NISSAN NISSAN MURANO MURANO

11,995

Stock#: H22931 | Vin: 496913

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 NISSAN SENTRA I4

13,995

12,995

Stock#: H21721 | Vin: 022887

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 NISSAN VERSA CVT

13,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 NISSAN VERSA NOTE

10,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 13 NNISSAN ISSAN SENTRA SENTRA I4 I4

11,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 TOYOTA PRIUS c HB 1

11,995

Stock#: H25831 | Vin: 389894

Stock#: H27041| Vin: 733279

Stock#: H24771 | Vin: 057200

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 NISSAN ALTIMA I4

13 NNISSAN ISSAN SENTRA SENTRA I4 I4 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13

15 TTOYOTA OYOTA CCOROLLA OROLLA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15

12,995

Stock#: H25331 | Vin: 456546

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 NISSAN ALTIMA I4

13,995

Stock#: H23691 | Vin: 316136

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 15 TOYOTA TOYOTA YARIS YARIS LIFTBACK LIFTBACK LLE

14,995

13,995

Stock#: H20481 | Vin: 199298

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;10 NISSAN 370Z

15,995

Stock#: H23691 | Vin: 316136

Stock#: U5027 | Vin: 829189

Stock#: H29011 | Vin: 350178

Stock#: U5034 | Vin: 027199

Stock#: U4987 | Vin: 505353

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 16 HHYUNDAI YUNDAI SSANTA ANTA FFEE SSPORT PORT

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 14 TTOYOTA OYOTA CCOROLLA OROLLA

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 TOYOTA COROLLA

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 15 NNISSAN ISSAN ALTIMA ALTIMA I4 I4

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 14 NNISSAN ISSAN ROGUE ROGUE FWD FWD

16,595

Stock#: U4788 | Vin: 330929

16,995

Stock#: H32342 | Vin: 056547

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;144 NISSAN NISSAN FFRONTIER RONTIER CREW CREW CAB CA â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 14 TTOYOTA OYOTA CAMRY CAMRY HYBRID HYBRID SE SE

18,991

Stock#: U4820 | Vin: 765659

18,995

Stock#: G30021| Vin: 131264

16,995

Stock#: H24111 | Vin: 331323

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 NISSAN FRONTIER CREW CAB

18,995

Stock#: H22311 | Vin: 442533

16,995

Stock#: G32331 | Vin: 480227

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 HONDA CR-V LX

18,995

Stock#: G34961 | Vin: 708029

17,995

Stock#: H27091 | Vin: 817296

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;155 NNISSAN ISSAN FFRONTIER RONTIER KING KING CCAB A

20,595

Stock#: G23561 | Vin: 700972

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

888-588-7635

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

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SUBARU OF GLENDALE

Subaru of Glendale is the #1 Volume Subaru Dealer in Southern California!!! #1 claim based on SOA MTD Sales Report for new car sales in Southern Californian for January 2017**

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

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

Crosstrek 2.0i

Premium CVT Special Edition

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) (only 8 left at this payment) FINANCE OFFER 1.90 % Limited Term Financing on ALL New Crosstreks in Stock

LEASE OFFER

199

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

Model Code HRC-15 Offer Expires 03/07/17

2017 SUBARU

WRX

2017 SUBARU

Outback 2.5i Premium CVT

LEASE OFFER

199

2 LEASE OFFERS

209

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

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

$2,999 Down Payment $0 Security Deposit $0 First Months Lease Payment

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

$2,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra)

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

FINANCE OFFER As low as 2.90 % Limited Term Financing on ALL New WRX & STIs in Stock AND No payments for 90 days on approved credit

2017 SUBARU

Model Code HUN-01 Offer Expires 03/07/17

Forester 2.5i

Premium CVT with witth All All-Weather Wea ather Package Pa ackage

Sign & Drive

LEASE OFFER

249

Model Code HDD-11 Offer Expires 03/07/17

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

2017 SUBARU

Legacy 2.5i

Limited CVT with Navigation & Eyesight

Sign & Drive

2 LEASE OFFERS

299

PLUS TAX PER ER MONTH MO ONTH LEASE// 36 MONTHS/10,000 10,0 ,000 MILES PER YEA YEAR AR

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

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

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

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

Model Code Code HFF-13 3 Offer Expires 03/07/17

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

Model Code HAF-24 Offer Expires 03/07/17

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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TAX REFUND

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

SALES EVENT

USED CARS

LE SALE rs to Over 500 cars om!! choose from!

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

May Filipino Department na tutulong sa inyo :

Jose Villanueva (213) 500-1260 at Joel Paguio (323) 547-5394 Jose J Jo ose o os se Villanueva V Viiilll lla lan anu ue eva ev va (2 va (213) 213)) 500 500-126 50 00 12 26 60 at at Jo Joel oel Paguio Pag Pa agu gu uio (3 (323) (32 323 23) 3)) 547 547-5394 54 47-53 539 394 94

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 3DR CPE SPORTRONIC AUTO GS

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;06 ACURA TL AT 4DR SEDAN

5,495

5,995

VIN: 4A3AK24F27E001895 STOCK: X70167

VIN: 19UUA66246A000131 STOCK: X61457

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;13 NISSAN LEAF 4DR HB S

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4DR SDN AUTO GLS

9,995

10,495

VIN: 1N4AZ0CP5DC400617 STOCK: X61458

VIN: KMHCT4AE7FU883629 STOCK: X62169

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 NISSAN SENTRA 4DR SDN I4 CVT SR

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

12,345

VIN: 3N1AB7AP9FY229569 STOCK: X61635

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;14 HONDA ACCORD LX CVT PZEV SEDAN

14,995

VIN: 1HGCR2F31EA055141 STOCK: X70168

12,495

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;08 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 4DR AUTO LX

6,995

VIN: 1HGFA165X8L015696 STOCK: X61397

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 BMW X3 3.0SI AWD 4DR SUV

10,995

VIN: WBXPC93427WJ01026 STOCK: X61006

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;09 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 SUV

12,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;07 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 SPORT SEDAN

7,995

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 HYUNDAI ACCENT 5DR HB AUTO GS

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 TOYOTA YARIS 5DR LIFTBACK AUTO L

11,495

VIN: KMHCT5AE8FU219023 STOCK: X70040

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 MAZDA MAZDA3 4DR SDN AUTO I SPORT

13,995

VIN: 3MZBM1U70FM196809 STOCK: X70091

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 HONDA CIVIC LX CVT SEDAN

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

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 HYUNDAI AZERA 4DR SDN

VIN: 19XFB2F59FE265129 STOCK: X70134

250 Off SPECIAL!

FOR WEEKEND BALITA READERS!

16,995

VIN: 4T1BF1FK8FU947449 STOCK: X61636

8,995

VIN: JS2RE9A62B6110005 STOCK: X70088

VIN: 4JGBB86EX9A510542 STOCK: X62184

15,495

VIN: WDBRF52H87F878996 STOCK: X61111

VIN: 4T1BF1FK3CU597739 STOCK: X61909

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11 SUZUKI KIZASHI 4DR SDN CVT FWD GTS SPORT

17,995

VIN: KMHFG4JG4FA465131 STOCK: X70140

11,995

VIN: VNKKTUD36FA038354 STOCK: X70239

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;15 MAZDA MAZDA5 4DR WGN AUTO SPORT

14,495

VIN: JM1CW2BL6F0185999 STOCK: X61832

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;16 NISSAN QUEST 4DR SV

19,995

VIN: JN8AE2KP0G9154827 STOCK: X70146

More than 25 banks are ready to approve!

Bad Credit! No Credit! Fair Prices! We Finance All!!! We buy car!!! Bring your Family!!! Free Food!!!

For Car Emergency, Call:

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

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Mercedes-Benz of Encino

It may not feel like it, but

Spring is coming (QMR\ VRPH IDQWDVWLF OHDVH DQG ͤQDQFH UDWHV GXULQJ 0HUFHGHV %HQ] 6SULQJ (YHQW

“Call me today for our Spring Specials!“

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Filipino Sales

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Stk#: 67307C

$23,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67658T

$27,988

2015 MB GLK350 Stk#: 67446C

$32,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67545C

$35,988

2014 MB E350 Cabriolet Stk#: 67426C

$39,988

Mercedes-Benz

Our Financing is as low as .99% APR.

Email: rorosa@mbencino.com

2014 MB CLA250 4Dr Coupe

Certified Pre-Owned

Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles

2014 MB C250 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67493C

$24,988

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

$29,988

2015 MB C300 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67656T

$33,988

2015 MB GLA250 4MATIC® AWD Stk#: 67874C

$36,988

2015 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67759C

818.536.2413

$40,988

2014 MB C250 Coupe Stk#: 67560C

$26,988

2013 MB E350 Luxury Sedan Stk#: 67869C

$30,988

2015 MB C300 4MATIC® Sedan AWD Stk#: 67802C

$34,988

2014 MB E350 Coupe Stk#: 67601C

$36,988

2014 MB ML350 4MATIC® AWD Stk#: 67613C

$41,988

16721 Ventura Blvd. Encino CA 91436

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2015 MB C250 Coupe Stk#: 67793C

$27,988

2014 MB E350 Sport Sedan Stk#: 67443C

$31,988

2015 MB GLK350 Stk#: 67549C

$34,988

2014 MB ML350 Stk#: 67396C

$37,988

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

$42,988

Mercedes-Benz of Encino