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Robredo camp: Proclamation first before audit of poll servers MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – While it welcomes the audit of poll servers sought by Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the camp of leading vice-presidential contender and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo said this should be conducted after the proclamation of the winning candidate. “Bukas po siya sa pagkakaroon ng audit dahil sumasang-ayon siya na kailangang magkaroon ng transparency sa ating bilangan at sa proklamasyon. Ngunit idinidiin namin

na hindi dapat ito makaantala sa proseso na ating pinagdaraanan,” Robredo’s spokesperson, Georgina Hernandez, said in a radio interview Thursday. “Ibig hong sabihin dapat po ay magkaroon muna tayo ng proklamasyon at saka natin titignan ang posibilidad ng audit,” she said. Congress will resume session on May 23, and will convene as the National Board of Canvassers on May 25. The NBOC is mandated to See ROBREDO, page 6 Family members welcome the crew of Philippine Navy’s (PN’s) Landing Dock Vessel (LDV) Tarlac (LD-601) as it docks in Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila City on Monday. LDV Tarlac, which was built by PT PAL Persero in Surabaya, Indonesia, was acquired through the AFP Modernization Trust Act Fund. (MNS photo)

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Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon raises the hand of newly elected Senator Risa Hontiveros during the proclamation of the 12 winning senators on Thursday (May 19, 2016) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. (PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)lam/acd

Comelec officially proclaims 12 winning senators By Ferdinand G. Patinio

MANILA, May 19 (PNA) – Ten days after the May 9 national and local elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec), sitting as National Board of Canvassers (NBoC), officially proclaimed the 12 winning senatorial candidates Thursday. In a formal ceremony at the 2016 Elections Headquarters at the Forum of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, NBoC chairman Juan Andres Bautista, together with the other members of the NBoC, led the proclamation of newly elected Senators. Proclaimed were Senate President Franklin Drilon who garnered 18,607,391 (1st) votes ; Emmanuel Joel Villanueva, 18,459,222 (2nd); Vicente Sotto III, 17,200,371 (3rd); Panfilo Lacson,Sr., 16,926,152 (4th); Richard Gordon, 16,719,322 (5th);

Juan Miguel Zubiri, 16,119,165 (6th); Emmanuel Pacquiao, 16,050,546 (7th); Anna Theresia Hontiveros-Baraquel, 15,915,213 (8th); Francis Pangilinan, 15,955,949 (9th); Sherwin Gatchalian, 14,953,768 (10th); Ralph Recto, 14,271,868 (11th) and Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa de Lima, 14,144,070 (12th). Sotto and Lacson failed to attend the ceremony, their certificates of proclamation were accepted by their respective counsels, Lawyers Romulo Macalintal and Sixto Brillantes, Jr. This is the third try for Baranquel, who loss in the 2010 and 2013 polls while the Representative Pacquiao of the province of Saranggani, the former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) chief Villanueva, the former Valenzuela Congressman Gatchalian,and forSee COMELEC PROCLAIMS, page 6

DAVAO CITY, May 18 (Mabuhay) – Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte revealed early Wednesday morning that he personally told US President Barack Obama that he is open to have bilateral talks with China over the disputed West Philippine Sea. Duterte told reporters that during his phone conversation with Obama

on Tuesday night, he assured that the Philippines will remain an ally of the US regarding disputes in the South China Sea. “...I assured him [Obama] that we will continue with our mutual interests and that we are allied with the Western [World] in this issue on China Sea. But I gave him an inkling that, well, I would agree to just go with you,” Duterte told reporters. “But if it goes on still waters, I said, there’s no wind to move the sail, See TALKS LOOM, page 6

Incoming DFA chief underscores national interest on PHL’s foreign relations policy \DAVAO CITY, May 19 (PNA) – The incoming Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has emphasized national interest and continuity as important aspects of the foreign policy under his term. Perfecto Yasay, who accepted the offer of presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to be DFA secretary, said he would separately meet with former DFA Secretary Alberto del Rosario and current secretary Rene Almendras in order to have a picture of the current situation and positions undertaken by the government on certain foreign policy issues. Yasay pointed out that the Philippine Constitution is the bible of “our foreign policy. We are an independent, free country and we have renounce war as an instrument of national policy and we carry out formulation in the paramount of national interest always.” He added that the government cannot deviate from the Constitution and the formula on foreign policy. “We would like to pursue… and if there are agreements that we have made and commitment that we have made with any other country we should strengthen that so that the objectives of the agreements will be achieved. By all means let’s do it,” he said. On the sea row with China, Yasay would still see how the case progress in the United Nations arbitral tribunal. “We hope the arbitration court decide matters soon and if it is against See DFA CHIEF, page 6

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Obama appoints first Asian-American envoy to PHL MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – President Barack Obama has appointed the United States’ first Asian-American ambassador to the Philippines to replace Philip Goldberg, who is due to end his tour of duty this year. Obama named Sung Y. Kim, a seasoned career diplomat who has an extensive experience in Korean affairs as Goldberg’s successor. He was a former top envoy to the Six-Party Talks, which was established in 2003 with the aim of ending North Korea’s nuclear program through negotiations involving the US, China, Japan, North and South Korea, and Russia. Kim’s appointment was announced by the White House on May 18, but his nomination still has to be confirmed by the US Senate. The appointment came at a cru-

cial time as the Philippines undergoes government transition wherein President Benigno Aquino III steps down on June 30 after serving six years in office and outgoing Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte assumes to power on the same day. A career member of the Foreign Service, Kim, who currently has the rank of Minister-Counselor, is Special Representative for North Korea Policy and Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs at the Department of State - positions he has held since 2014. Kim was born in 1960 in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up in Los Angeles where he attended middle school and high school. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed a degree in law from

Loyola University. He also holds a Master of Laws degree from the London School of Economics. Previously, he served as US Ambassador to the Republic of Korea from 2011 to 2014, Special Envoy for the Six Party Talks with the rank of Ambassador from 2008 to 2011, and Director of the Office of Korean Affairs in the Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs from 2006 to 2008. Kim also served as Political-Military Chief at the US Embassy in Seoul from 2002 to 2006. Since joining the Foreign Service in 1988, Kim has also held positions at posts in Hong Kong, Japan, and Malaysia. Before joining the Foreign Service, he was a Deputy District Attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. (MNS)

$81M ‘dirty money’ belongs to Bangladesh Bank: AMLC MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – The US$81-million dirty money found to have entered the Philippines illegally has been cleared to be owned by the Bangladesh Bank, the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) said on Thursday. “We believe that the amount belongs to the Central Bank of Bangladesh,” AMLC Executive Director Julia Bacay-Abad told the Senate blue ribbon committee. Bangladesh Bank is the central bank of and regulatory body of Bangladesh’s monetary and financial system. During the hearing, Bacay-Abad was asked to clarify if the ownership of the funds, whether it

belonged to the Bangladesh Bank or the country of Bangladesh. According to Abad, as the funds were stolen from the account of the Central Bank of Bangladesh with the Federal Reserve Bank in New York, the funds are presumed to be owned by the bank. Between February 4 and February 5 this year, hackers breached the computer systems of Bangladesh Bank and transferred US$81 million from its account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to casinos in the Philippines. The stolen funds found their way to the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. branch on Jupiter Street, Makati City before these

were laundered in Philippine casinos. The AMLC has already filed complaints against RCBC branch manager Maia Santos-Deguito and four others over a scheme to launder $81 million. A typographical error had prevented hackers from stealing the US$1 billion they were after. This is considered as one of the largest cyber heists in history. The incident has prompted Bangladesh’s central bank governor Atiur Rahman to resign. The Philippine Senate blue ribbon committee is looking into ways how it could prevent a repeat of the incident. (MNS)

MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – The computer of a Bangladesh Bank official was hacked prior to the $81-million money laundering scheme, the Bangladeshi envoy revealed on Thursday. “One of our bank officials, the computer (personnel) who actually is in the group who makes the payments, who passes the payment instruction, his computer was hacked,” Bangladeshi Ambassador John Gomes told the Senate blue ribbon committee. This comes after $81 million was stolen from the account of the Bangladesh Bank with the Federal Reserve Bank in New York by still unknown hackers. According to Gomes, the hacking was done on a Friday, a day for prayer in Bangladesh. “It was a Friday when this happened. The Bangladesh Bank (was) totally shut down on a Friday because it’s a Muslim day of prayer,” he said. Gomes added that after further investigation by Bangladeshi officials, the hackers have been found to be “not anyone in the Philippines nor anyone in Bangladesh.” “(There are) certain indications (but) until we get final report we cannot say... Definitely we have information that it’s not a Bangladeshi or a Filipino,” he added. (MNS)

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Palace pleased by PHL’s 6.9% Q1 growth MANILA, May 19 (PNA) – Malacañang on Thursday expressed elation on the 6.9 percent first quarter (Q1) economic growth that the Philippines registered as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). ”From the 5.8 percent growth in 2014 to 6.1 percent in 2015, the continuing upward trend in our economy during the first quarter of 2016 despite challenging regional and global conditions is a clear manifestation of the sound management of macroeco-

nomic fundamentals founded upon good governance,” said Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. in a press statement. According to the report, the Philippines is the fastest-growing economy among Asian economies outpacing even mighty China which registered 6.7 percent in the first quarter of this year. ”This beneficial result bodes well for the sustenance of the high growth trajectory of the Philippine economy

that will eventually pave the way for the country’s entry into the ranks of high income countries,” Coloma said. Coloma said impressive economic performance has affirmed commitment of the government under outgoing President Benigno Aquino III to carry on “with social protection and human development programs to ensure that growth will be ever inclusive and that no one is left behind.” Last Wednesday, President Aquino said he will calmly step down on June 30 and can look the Filipino

Another solon moves against labor contractualization MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – A reelected lawmaker has vowed to refile in the 17th Congress a measure that seeks to address the issue of labor contractualization by providing standards for term or fixed-period employment. Congresswoman-Elect Linabelle Ruth R. Villarica (4th District, Bulacan) said the measure, which she filed as House Bill 2955 in the 16th Congress, will provide specific standards and a clearer definition of fixed-period employment. “The present Labor Code, while silent on term or fixed-period employment, does not declare it per se illegal or against public policy. This silence has resulted in abuse and arbitrage on the part of both employers and employees,” Villarica said. Villarica cited the 2010 Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics Integrated Survey showing that out of a total employment of 3,042,750 by non-agricultural establishments with 20 or more workers in June 2010, 850,085 were non-regular workers,

including 179,384 probationary workers, 170,817 casual workers, and 445,020 contractual or project-based workers. “Presidential Decree 442, the Labor Code of the Philippines, was enacted to afford protection to labor, promote employment and human resources development, and ensure industrial peace based on social justice,” Villarica said. “The present Labor Code must be amended so as to substantially implement it by providing standards specific to term or fixed-period employment, the requisites for validity of term or fixed-period employment; and the conditions for regularization of term or fixed-period employment,” Villarica said. Under the measure, “term or fixed-period employment” shall refer to any domestic contract of employment, except project or seasonal, for a definite period that terminates by its own terms at the end of the period. Term or fixed-period employment shall not be prohibited provided an

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people in the eye that he will leave behind a much better Philippines. For the last six years, Aquino turned the country from the perennial “Sick Man of Asia” into the “Darling of Asia”, thanks to his “Daang Matuwid” (straight path) governance. Aquino will be replaced by presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte who garnered over 15 million votes, the same numbers that President Aquino got in the 2010 presidential election. (PNA)

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MILF top official calls on Duterte MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) – A top official of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) expressed confidence in the incoming administration of presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte after the latter vowed to address the problems of the Bangsamoro people. MILF vice chairman for political affairs Ghazali Jaafar was scheduled to speak with Duterte at 6 p.m. Monday but their meeting was pushed back to 11 p.m. due to the large number of well-wishers waiting to meet the presumptive president. Although their chat was informal, Jaafar said he is confident that the incoming Duterte administration can solve the decades-old problems f Mindanao. “Malaki ang kumpyansa namin sa administrasyon ni Duterte,” he said. The MILF official also declined to comment on Duterte’s plan to appoint members of the Communist Party of the Philippines in his Cabinet. “Wala po kaming comment sa bagay na iyun. Maaaring iyun ay kanyang panukala, proposal at hindi pa naman

umiiral ang panukalang iyan,” he said. The MILF and the Aquino administration earlier signed a peace deal aimed at creating a new autonomous political entity in Mindanao. However, the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), a key component of the peace talks, was derailed after 44 police commandos were killed in a clash with the MILF and other groups in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on January 25, 2015. Jaafar joined Duterte’s first batch of visitors at the Matina Enclaves Residences, his temporary headquarters until he assumes office on June 30. Duterte took until the wee hours of Tuesday morning to entertain some 60 well-wishers. Some of his guests included former TESDA chairman Augusto “Buboy” Syjuco, former Laguna Governor ER Ejercito, Senator JV Ejercito, talent manager Annabelle Rama and several religious leaders. Duterte’s top picks for various Cabinet positions are also reportedly expected to call on him. He is set to receive well-wishers and foreign diplomats until Wednesday. (MNS)

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Duterte administration will prioritize welfare of OFWs: Yasay MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – The Duterte administration is open to holding bilateral talks with the Chinese government and will prioritize looking after the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), lawyer Perfecto Yasay Jr. said. Yasay was chosen by incoming President Rodrigo Duterte to head the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). When asked on the foreign policy that the Duterte administration will implement, Yasay said the government will follow the provision of the Constitution. “Alam mo ang foreign policy natin Igan, naka-define yan sa Constitution, sa Saligang Batas at hindi tayo pwedeng mag-deviate dyan,” Yasay said. “We are a free, sovereign and independent state. We carry on an independent national policy and renounce war as an instrument of national policy. Yan ang approach, broad parameters na ating Constitution na talagang kailangan natin ipatupad,” he added. Yasay also said the government will ask allies to respect the independence and sovereignty of the country. “Sa akin naman, when we carry out this foreign policy, there is one thing in mind that our government must pursue and that is the paramount national interest. That paramount interest cannot be subordinated or subservient to the interest of other nations,” he explained.

The top priority of the Duterte administration will be the OFWs, according to the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman. He described the Aquino administration’s response to the OFWs as lukewarm and inadequate. “Ang intensyon ng ating magiging pangulo ay magkakaroon tayo ng immediate, prompt, effective response to these problems,” said Yasay, adding that a study is being made for the creation of a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers. On the issue of the West Philippine Sea, the incoming administration will wait for the outcome of the arbitration case filed by the previous administration. Yasay said they hope the Chinese government will respect the outcome of the case. “If there is an opportunity, itutuloy natin ang multi-lateral talks or bilateral talks. Ayaw naman natin ireresolba ang conflict na ito by means or through war,” he added. However, if China will not respect the court decision and will engage in war, the government will expect the United States to abide by its treaties with the country, including the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA. “But the Philippines will not even try to militarize itself to defend itself from China, because we feel that these matters should be resolved to the hilt, through negotiations,” he said.(MNS)

PNP chief to offer resignation once Duterte assumes presidency MANILA, May 18 (Mabuhay) – The chief of the 160,000-strong Philippine National Police will file a courtesy resignation after President Benigno Aquino III turns over the highest post in the land to presumptive president-elect Rodrigo Duterte. “As a matter of courtesy, I will submit my courtesy resignation to the President. That should be not later than July 1,” PNP chief Director General Ricardo Marquez said in an interview. Marquez said the purpose of his resignation is to give Duterte the freehand in selecting and appointing the PNP chief of his choice. Duterte is eyeing three former police chiefs of Davao City to replace Marquez when he assumes presidency on July 1. His choices include Chief Supt. Ronald dela Rosa, now assigned as executive officer of the Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development based in Camp Crame, Chief Supt. Ramon Apolinario, Mimaropa Police officer-in-charge, and Senior Supt. Rene Aspera, the chief of staff of the PNP-Anti-Kidnapping Group. Dela Rosa, a native of Davao City, was a member of the Philippine Military Academy Sinagtala class of 1986. He was recently relieved of his post as brigade commander of the

PNP’s Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF) for allegedly showing support to Duterte on Facebook. Police vowed to be non-partisan before the election period. Appointing one of Duterte’s choice candidates would mean bypassing senior officials holding sensitive posts in the PNP, including Deputy Director Generals Danilo Constantino and Francisco Uyami Jr. But Marquez said it had happened in the past administrations that the president bypassed senior officials. “Sometimes seniority is sidelined by merit and fitness. (He) should be the best and the brightest. (He) should command the respect of this organization. The senior generals of this organization accept the fact it will happen and it could continue to happen,” he said. “It still depends on the prerogative of the president. That’s an accepted fact,” he said. (MNS)

President-elect president Rodrigo Duterte speaks at a press conference in Davao City, Monday. Duterte expressed openness on the return to the Philippines of Jose Maria Sison, founding chairman of the Communist Party of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front, to participate in peace talks.(MNS photo)

Duterte-backed federal gov’t to absorb BBL: lawmaker MANILA, May 19 (Mabuhay) – The proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law will not be taken for granted in the next administration, Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez said Thursday, adding the measure will be absored by the federal government that incoming president Rodrigo Duterte is pushing for. “The BBL will be absorbed by federal government kasi parehas yun, yung concept ng BBL pareho sa federal government,” said Alvarez, who is being groomed to lead the House of Representatives in the 17th Congress. He reiterated Duterte’s belief that federalism is the long-term solution for peace in Mindanao, but said they would also implement short-term solutions. However, Alvarez stressed that

implementing the BBL, which embodies the peace agreement signed by the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in 2014, would require the amendment of the Constitution. “You can’t do it because there are provisions in BBL that are not in [the] Constitution,” he said without elaborating. “Kami we will be amending the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines to provide what is inside the agreement of the BBL,” he added. Alvarez also noted that the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), which President Benigno Aquino III described as a “failed experiment,” might have better chances surviving under a federal government.

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Robredo fears a repeat of 1986 cheating during vote canvassing MANILA, May 18 (Mabuhay) – Amid the claim of Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. that he will win the vice presidential race, leading VP contender and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo on Wednesday expressed fears of a repeat of the alleged cheating in the 1986 snap elections. In an interview with reporters in Naga City, Robredo spoke against Marcos’ supposed “mind-conditioning” technique, saying she wonders why the Marcos camp is claiming a lead of more than 100,000 votes based on their internal tally of certificates of canvass (COCs). “Sa akin lang ano, sana wala silang binabalak na pandaraya na gagawin sa canvassing. Kasi yung winoworry ko ngayon, kla-

ro naman yung numero pero parang mina-mind condition nila,” Robredo said. “Kasi alam naman natin na may history na ganun. Hindi natin makakalimutan yung nangyari nung 1986 na siguro kung hindi nag walk out yung mga tabulators baka nadaya nga tayo,” she added. Robredo was referring to the so-called “Comelec 35” or 35 computer programmers and technicians who walked out during the tabulation of the snap elections between Marcos’ father, the late President Ferdinand Marcos, and the late President Corazon Aquino. The protest was one of the events that triggered the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that ousted the late strongman and installed Aquino as president.

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us—we assure the Chinese government that we will respect the decision and if it is in our favor we will urge China to respect the decision,” he said. During the campaign, Duterte expressed full support to the case now pending in The Hague questioning China’s occupation of areas in the West Philippine Sea that the Philippines considers its territory. He is hopeful for a favorable ruling for the Philippines. The mayor believes the Philippines should continue to work closely with other countries towards finding a solution to the issue. However, if this multilateral approach proves to be inadequate to resolve the issue, he is willing to explore other options including directly talking with China. Yasay said that in the pendency of the case – if there is possibility of bilateral or multi-lateral talks should not be prevented if the country would achieve peaceful resolution to the controversy. On the other hand, Yasay said Duterte also wanted him to give priority to the overseas Filipino workers. He said he is most exploited notwithstanding the fact “we are economic refugees. They (OFWs) have been our heroes… they have sustained our economy all these years

so what we would like to do is make sure their specific special problem must immediately addressed.” Yasay, who will be serving DFA on a short term period, promised to do well and will not bungle his work. “When you are appointed by the President—whether permanent or one year—you serve under his pleasure and if one day he does not like you have to go,” said Yasay, who was the roommate of Duterte during their law school days. “My job is to do my job properly. I won’t bungle it but I know even in an acting capacity. This is a very critical time in our history and I see this significance and I see why he has chosen me in this regard… probably he has seen in me that I can accomplish for our country and people,” Yasay said. He said he knew that the post is reserved for Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who was the running mate of Duterte in the last elections. Cayetano, however, is not ready to accept the post as he wanted to finish his remaining three-year term in the Senate. “This (DFA post) has always been reserved for Senator Alan Peter Cayetano if he wants to. The President has very compelling reasons for that so we take it from there,” Yasay said. (PNA)

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mer Justice Secretary de Lima were all first timers. Drilon, Sotto and Recto are incumbent senators while Lacson, Gordon, Zubiri and Pangilinan are comebacking lawmakers. “Therefore, by virtue of the powers vested in it… the Comelec en banc,

sitting as NBoC, hereby proclaims the 12 duly-elected senators of the Republic of the Philippines in the May 19, 2016 national elections to serve for a term of six years beginning on June 30, 2016,” said Resolution 007-16.

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I might opt to go bilateral,” he added. Duterte said Obama urged him: “You should wait for the result of the arbitration.” Obama’s call came while Duterte was recording a one-one-one television interview. When Duterte returned to resume the recorded interview, he revealed that it was Obama who was on the other side of the line to congratulate win. The incoming Philippine President said that Obama is the first head of state to call him. “Yes, of course. He’s the President of the United States. I am quite honored,” he said when asked what he felt with Obama’s call. A senior Washington aide confirmed that Obama spoke by telephone with Duterte.

Duterte won the May 9 elections by a landslide. Earlier, Duterte met with Chinese and the Japanese envoys in Davao City. He is also set to meet with the ambassador from Russia on Wednesday. After spending a week to rest and spend time with his family, Duterte went on a 21-hour meet-and-greet at the Matina Enclaves hotel. On Monday, Duterte held his first press conference after the May 9 elections where he announced the names of the possible members of his Cabinet. He said that he was willing to give Cabinets seats to leaders of the Communist Party of the Philippines (MNS)

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proclaim the new president and vice president. Marcos on Wednesday formally asked the Commission on Elections to let “IT experts and programmers” from his team to conduct an audit of the servers used in the May 9 elections. In a letter filed by his representatives, Marcos said the audit must be done in light of doubts that sprung from the “introduction of a new script” to the transparency server. “The alteration removed the only security feature of the data by causing the hash codes to change. With the tampering of this sole security feature, how can we be assured that the data has not been altered in other ways or on other occasions?” the sen-

ator wrote. Hernandez said they fear that the Marcos camp is attempting to prolong the canvassing of official election results. “Ang sa amin lang ay huwag lang sanang gamitin ito, huwag sanang gamitin ng ibang kampo para guluhin o pabagalin ang nagaganap nating proseso sa ngayon,” she said. “Hindi po magiging pabor kasi sa taumbayan ang pagpapabagal ng proseso. Nakita naman na natin iyong pagdating ng mga bilang ng boto,” Hernandez added. According to Robredo’s camp, as of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Robredo still leads the vice-presidential race with 14,414,933 votes or 262,643 votes more than Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who has 14,152,290.(MNS)

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Assemblywoman Kim hosts 65th District Asian American celebration

Assemblywoman Kim hosts 65th District’s Asian American celebration One good celebration of diversity needs a repeat. That’s exactly what happened with the 65th Legislative District’s celebration of Asian American Heritage Month that drew over 200 people at the Buena Park Community Center on the weekend of April 14. As with the first successful event, this year’s gathering was hosted by Assemblywoman Young Kim, who is seeking a second term, to “celebrate the rich diversity of California and recognize the role the Asia Pacific Islander community has played in the 65th District. The occasion also provided the culture rich community a venue to present the richness of the district’s cultural tapestry during the performances that displayed the depth and richness of the Asian communities that comprise the covered cities in the district. Among those featured were cultural performances by the Korean American Youth Performing Artists, Viet Cam Dance, North Orange County Chinese Culture Association and Deliverus Ensemble. Hanshik Globalization Foundation had its hands full taking care of the gastronomic needs of the attendees enabling them to have a “Taste of Asian Cuisine�. Assemblywoman Kim whose district covers the communities of Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Palma, and Stanton also took the occasion to recognize two API members whose leadership in their chosen fields made them role models in the community. Kim is herself an example of involvement in the Asian community with her position in the California legislature. This year’s honorees, both women, brought to four the individuals who have so far received recognition in her district. Cathlyn Choi and Youngson Martin have been honored for “their incredible accomplishments�. Choi is the host of a popular PBS cooking show “Cathlyn’s Korean Kitchen� and the creator of “Asian Voices�. Martin on the other hand is a multi-award winning fashion designer and entrepreneur and founder of Wildflower Linens. Last year’s API honorees were “trailblazers� Dr. Sammy Lee and Dr. Sora Park Tanjasiri, two personalities who according to Assemblywoman Kim were the people who come to her mind “who haven’t followed the path that other people had walked

on, but went on where there was to path and paved the way for the next generation to walk on�. Lee is a two time Olympic gold medalist in diving (1948 and 1952), the first Asian American to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States and the first man to win backto-back gold medals in Olympic platform diving and was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame in 1990. The other awardee was Tanjasiri, a professor in the Department of Health Science at the California State University, Fullerton who was also selected by the California State University for the Wang Family Excellence Award. The citation recognized her extraordinary commitment to student achievement and exemplary contributions to her advocacy to reduce cancer health disparities. The Buena Park celebration was one of the many sponsored events by various Orange County associations to commemorate May as the Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month to highlight and recognize the contributions and diversity of Asian Americans in the U.S. There are more than 5.8 million Asian and Pacific Islanders who consider California as their second home which represents more 16 percent of the State’s population. Not only has the group grown in number, it has also made its presence felt in other areas. California’s has more API residents than any other state in the nation. The group owns nearly 15 percent of businesses in the state. API Californians have made incredible contributions to California as farmers, small business owners, civil rights leaders, military service members, educators, and innovators. May as the Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States where Asian Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia New

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The office of Assemblywoman Young Kim of California’s 65th District led for the second year in a row this year’s celebration Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Buena Park. The event was an opportunity to honor exemplary Asian Pacific Islanders for their contributions to the community as well as an avenue to showcase their colorful and rich cultures.

Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island). The Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, like most commemorative months originated with Congress. In 1977 Reps. Frank Horton of New York introduced House Joint Resolution 540 to proclaim the first ten days in May as Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week. Senator Daniel Inouye introduced a similar resolution the same year. It was in 1990 that Congress passed Public Law 101-283 which expanded the observance to a month and then in 1992, Congress passed Public Law

102-450 which annually designated May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. Other community partners this year’s Buena Park celebration included the Korean American Federation of Orange County, Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, OC Korean American Bar Association, OC Chinese American Chamber of Commerce, North Orange County Chinese Culture Association, Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce, Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County, Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association and the Asian Business Association of Orange County.

Koko Pimentel to seek Senate presidency MANILA, May 20 (Mabuhay) – Sen. Aquilino Pimentel III, the lone party mate of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte in the upper chamber, announced on Friday that he is seeking the Senate presidency in July. Pimentel made the statement before the PDP-Laban, which he heads, inked a coalition agreement with the Nationalist People’s Coalition at the Makati Diamond Residences in Makati City. “As president of the party, I will aspire to be Senate president so that the agenda of the party and the president can be shepherded through the Senate,� he told reporters. Duterte was already informed, through party mates, about his bid for the Senate leadership, Pimentel said, but could not say if he has already secured the blessing of the outgoing Davao City mayor. Pimentel said he will soon talk to other members of the 24-man Senate to clinch their support. It remains unclear if Duterte’s running mate, Sen. Majority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano, will gun for the post but Pimentel seems to be already looking forward to a “friendly competition.�

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TAGAYTAY REVISITED

By Joy Marino

Before emigrating from the Philippines to the United States 19 years ago, I have had few opportunities of visiting Tagaytay. Its cool climate and close proximity to Manila make Tagaytay an ideal destination for a quick weekend getaway and a welcome sanctuary during the hot summer months in the Philippines. And from my experience, it’s one of the best places to stay or spend a vacation in the Philippines. What a thrill for me, of course, when Tagaytay was one of the featured destinations in a recent Fam Trip to the Philippines I was fortunate to be one of the participants. The Fam Trip, hosted by Philippine Airlines, Philippine Department of Tourism and Shangri-La Hotels, was held in celebration of the flag carrier’s 75th anniversary last March 15, 2016. And I was pleasantly surprised to see today’s Tagaytay! The place has become even more popular to both local and international tourists. Of course, its biggest draw remains the iconic Taal Lake and Volcano. Nature remains at its best in Tagaytay. Surprisingly, despite the ongoing commercialization of the area -- with hotels ranging from budget to first class, and other commercial establishments starting to dot the landscape -- the city has managed to preserve its natural beauty. No wonder that it has become one of the major hubs of popular tourist activities including zip lines, horseback riding, trekking, boating, camping, and

m much more. If y you are a foodie, T Tagaytay boasts oof a large concenttration of gourm met restaurants, w where you dine w while enjoying tthe majestic view oof Taal Lake and V Volcano. And for tthe health consscious, there are a number of org ganic farms in T Tagaytay to visit a and explore. With only a d day allotted for our Tagaytay tour, each member of the Fam Trip was naturally eager to make the most of our limited time. Fortunately, our itinerary was wellplanned and designed to provide us the opportunity to experience the best that Tagaytay has to offer. Ms. Aida Rosamantta of Philippine D Department of Tourism, Ms. E Edna M. Faustin no of Travel and T Tours and our ttour guide Manu D Del Rosario deserve a high rrating for their eexcellent job in p providing us a v very informative ttour. Thank you! If there is ssuch a place with m magical healing powers, then N Nurture Welln ness Village in Tagaytay easily fits the description. Located deep amidst coffee orchards, Nurture Spa is widely known for its distinctive brand of “ecotherapy” or healing by and through nature. Members of our Fam Trip, who in the past several days were on a grueling two-day activities-filled tour of Cebu and Bohol, all indulged ourselves in relaxing massages for over an hour. It was a great way to relax and de-stress our bodies taut and tired from all the walking, hiking, climbing and moving from one place

to another. Nurture’s lush gardens are perfect place not only for relaxation but also as setting for romantic weddings, birthdays, reunions or anniversary celebrations and other intimate events. Everything about Nurture Spa spells rest and relaxation that it was difficult to say goodbye when it was time for us to leave. Naturally, all the pampering we just had at Nurture Spa did wonders to our appetite. Rested and relaxed, we stopped for lunch at Bag of Beans Café and Restaurant, another place that is fast becoming a crowd drawer in Tagaytay. Although Bag of Beans does not have the magnificent views of Taal Volcano, it is very successful in attracting hordes of customers, nonetheless. After all, who wouldn’t be drawn to the enticing aroma of a freshly brewed coffee – especially in a place where the climate is consistently cool throughout the year? The choice of Bag of Beans Café and Restaurant for lunch, hosted by Chief Operating Officer Mel S. Cabriga, was just perfect. This Spanish colonial house converted into a warm café offers a wide selection of appetizing dishes, soups and salads, pizzas and pastas, pancakes, pies, desserts, and breakfast offerings that by simply going over the list will make you forget about dieting or watching your calorie intake. For lunch, we were treated to a feast of sumptuous Filipino favorites, and totally enjoyed it. The place is very appealing, the service is good, and the food is great. If you were in T Tagaytay, it would be a big mistake n to visit and eat at Bag of Beans not C Café and Restaurant. And oh, before l leaving, it couldn’t hurt to buy a bag o their famous coffee to take home. of And what better way to end our t trip to Tagaytay than with a dinner t another one of the city’s hidden to g gems – Sonya’s Garden. Ever since I heard of Sonya’s G Garden, I’ve been intrigued and e eager to visit the place if and when I go in one of my occasional trips to

Philippines And now, now it fi finally the Philippines. nally came true. I was at Sonya’s Garden! The natural setting, the expansive gardens, the spacious cottages, and the healthy del licious food that w were specially p prepared for us w were worth every s second that we s spent there. Sonya Garcia, o owner and the brains behind t this enchanting place, warmly w welcomed us to h her haven. She g gave us a tour o the place lush of with greeneri ies and blooms, w where the scent o flowers mingle of with the subtle smell of herbs and soothes the senses. Sweet, gentle and gracious, Sonya also honored us with her presence during dinner as she shared with us anecdotes and words of wisdom. Tucked away in the rolling hills of Tagaytay, Sonya’s Garden is a charming haven for the wearied soul. Gorgeous and s serene, it’s another w wellness sanctuary in T Tagaytay where you c can indulge yourself b doing absolutely by n nothing but sleep, r rest and relax, or ju taking a leisurejust l walk around the ly g garden which Sonya h herself started. Sonya’s Garden is a bed and breakfast, a restaurant, a bakes shop, a gallery and a spa rolled into one. It is definitely a place everyone must experience when visiting Tagaytay. The recent PAL-DOT- Shangri-La hosted Fam Tour was one of those discovery trips where you learn a great deal not only about the places you visit, but also about the people you travelled with, the friendship you established and developed as you journeyed together and most importantly the shared experiences which you all will someday remember with fondness.

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Why Duterte offered Cabinet posts to Reds MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) – A trust building measure. This is how a political analyst describes presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to appoint communist leaders to his Cabinet. Ramon Casiple, Institute for Political and Electoral Reform executive director, said Duterte’s offer could jumpstart stalled peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army, which has been waging a rebellion since 1968. Casiple said peace negotiations with the CPP-NPA have failed because of distrust on both sides. Offering a Cabinet post to the communists breaks that pattern, he said. “Ang usapin dito e tingnan natin iyung kanyang paraan kasi dati hindi umubra iyung mga dating paraan e. Dati, talagang distrust ang basis ng mga usapan. Wala talagang mangyayari,” Casiple said. “Kung talagang gusto nating taupsin iyan, isang napakahaba, 50 years na labanan, kailangan mung i-build iyung trust e,” he added. In a press conference in Davao City on Monday, Duterte said he offered to the CPP the Cabinet posts of agrarian reform, labor, social welfare and environment and natural

resources. “Ang ibibigay ko sa Communist Party of the Philippines, if they decide to join the government, ‘yung DAR, DENR...Labor is the one, sabi nila pinaka-oppressed ‘yan, so they are the most vigilant group in the Philippines about labor,” Duterte said. “So they will get it [DOLE] and DSWD, at marami pang iba. But those are the only departments I can concede to them, that four. Maganda na ‘yan,” he added. In the interview, Casiple said the programs covered by the four departments are “not crucial.” He said the four departments do not concern national defense or foreign affairs, but are instead primarily concerned with basic services. Casiple argued that the nature of these departments would test if the CPP is capable of working with the President and the rest of the public. “Mass services ito e. Ngayon kung kaya nila ibigay iyan sa ating mga manggagawa, magsasaka, sa mga sinalanta ng baha eh ba’t hindi? Usapin iyan na patunayan nila na kaya nga nila na magtrabaho kasama ang rest of the people, lalo na iyung ating Presidente,” he said.

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Bello accepts offer as Duterte admin’s peace negotiator with communists DAVAO CITY, May 18 (PNA) – Former secretary of the Department of Justice (DoJ) Silvestre Bello III is accepting the offer of presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte as peace negotiator and welcomed the incoming administration’s move to resume the peace negotiations with the Communist Party of the Philippines-National Democratic Front (CPP-NDF). Although he was surprised after being named by Duterte to be the government’s frontman in the peace negotiations with the communist movement, Bello said he will do his best to finally reach a peace agreement between the government and the CPP-NDF for peace and development of the country. The formal peace negotiations with the communist movement was stalled in 2004 after the NDF withdrew from the negotiating table on account of the renewed inclusion of Jose Maria Sison and the CPP-NPA in the US terrorist list. In the website of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), the government conducted several rounds of informal talks through the facilitation of the Royal Norwegian Government as an attempt to revive the negotiations. RNG served as Third Party Facilitator for the talks since 2001. There has been no progress. OPAPP said the informals, however, were stymied by prejudicial questions, impediments and preconditions raised at the negotiating table. In the two rounds of informals held in June and November 2009, the Parties agreed to: (a) work towards the resumption of the formal talks; (b) for GRP to lift the suspension of the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG); (c) undertake confidence-building measures for the talks; (d) for GRP to work for the participation of the NDF’s four priority Consultants (Principe, Echanis, Baylosis and Ladlad) in the talks; and (e) hold simultaneous GPH-NDF meetings when formal talks are resumed at various levels: Panels, Reciprocal Working Committees on Socio-Economic Reforms (SER); Working Groups on Political and Constitutional Reforms (PCR); Working Groups on End of Hostilities and Disposition of Forces (EOH/DOF); and the Joint Monitoring Committee (JMC) under the CARHRIHL. In line with these commitments, the GRP reactivated the JASIG on 17 July 2009; continued the review of alleged political offenders (APOs) to effect the release of qualified APOs; worked for the release of the abovementioned four NDF priority consultants (note: Baylosis and Ladlad have not surfaced); facilitated the processing of their travel documents; and coordinated with CHR on the cases of disappeared NDF personalities. However, the NDF backtracked from their commitments and insisted on their unreasonable demand that the GRP release their 14 priority Consultants (all facing criminal charges in various courts in the Philippines), before formal negotiations are resumed.

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Harassed by gangs, Pinoy OFW’s leave Central America This author recently met some caregivers in the LA area, grateful to be working here in the United States, after fleeing from the harassment of gangs in Central America. Their stories of survival from harassment was quite appalling. Central America as we know, consists of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. As of the last 2012 Census count, it was estimated that the combined population of Central America is 42, 688, 190. A particular young caregiver named Jun, caught my attention when he recounted stories of survival for him and his family in the Republic of Honduras. Spanish Honduras is different from the British Honduras, which now became the modern state of Belize. Honduras is bordered to the west by Guatemala, to the southwest by El Salvador, to the southeast by Nicaragua, to the south by the Pacific Ocean at the Gulf of Fonseca and to the north by the Gulf of Honduras, a large in let of the Caribbean Sea. It is known for its rich natural resources including various minerals, coffee, tropical fruits, sugar cane and for its growing textile industry, which serves the international market. It is believed to have a population of 8 million (90% mestizo - mixed Amerindian and European, 7% Amerindian, 2% Black and 1% White), and it also has the world’s “highest murder rate.” Jun’s father worked in Honduras and he joined his Dad living there since he was eight years old until he was eighteen. Their family, along

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with other OFW’s working there were mostly harassed by various organized gangs who continuously threatened them with their lives and their livelihood. After ten years of living there, they all decided to go back home to the Philippines. As luck would have it, they were considered Honduran residents, which enabled them to eventually immigrate to the United States. Likewise, as this author was watching the late evening television special called “Gangland” on Channel 7’s “Nightline,” hosted by investigative journalist Dan Harris, his story centered on the growing power of organized gangs such as MS-13 and Barrio 18. According to some sources, the MS-13 gang (Mara Salvatrucha) originated in the Los Angeles area. It was named after ‘La Mara’. a street gang in San Salvador, and named after the Salvatrucha guerillas who fought in the Salvadoran Civil War. The word “mara” was taken from “marabunta,” the name of a fierce type of ant. Though the MS-13 gang was established by Salvadoran immigrants in LA’s Pico-Union neighborhood in the 1980’s, apparently their main purpose was to “protect Salvadoran immigrants from other, more established gangs, predominantly composed of Mexicans and African-Americans.” According to the 2009 National Gang Threat Assessment, MS-13 is

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“estimated to have 30,000 to 50,000 members and associate members worldwide, 8,000 to 10,000 reside in the US, particularly in the East Coast areas of Washington, D.C., and Maryland.” In a published report by the Washington Times in 2008, this gang “has established a major smuggling center in Mexico.” There were also publicized crimes of murders, extortion, racketeering and drugs since 2003. Similarly, the 18th Street Gang known more commonly as “Barrio 18,” is believed to be one of the largest youth gangs in the Western Hemisphere with cells operating from Central America to Canada. Though according to “some accounts,” it traced its origin as a small time gang in the LA area back in the late 50’s, the gang apparently began its current form in the 1980’s, after splitting from another group called the “Clinton 14” gang, whose particular notoriety was “its role in the city following the acquittal of the police who brutally beat Rodney King, an African-American motorist.” US law enforcement efforts to “slow down the gang’s growth have not proved effective, because even gang leaders who were inside the prisons operate and recruit members on the outside.” Though US immigration policies were imposed to gangs in California, where a large percentage of the Barrio 18 members are not US citizens, this resulted to new member recruitments in Central America such as El Salvador, Mexico and internationally. In California, the gang has a close relationship with the Mexican Mafia or “La M,” another street gang which has a strong presences in US Federal prisons. Some authorities allege

that “these groups along with other members of an international alliance of gangs called “Surenos” (for their Southern California heritage) run drugs from Central America to the United States. On March 2012, Barrio 18 leaders and their rival MS-13 had allegedly agreed to a nationwide “truce,” which was mediated by the NGO’s and the Catholic Church, facilitated by government officials and as a result, homicide rate in the country plummeted in the following months. However, an attempt to emulate it was unsuccessful in Honduras, where Jun’s family fled from. Hopefully, the threat that these gangs pose might change in the future, particularly here in the US, where these gangs operate in dozens of cities across an estimated 20 states, which includes a heavy presence in other western cities such as Denver, Colorado. As widespread as they are currently, all we can do is just HOPE that some kind of final “truce” among them will come along the way..

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Does filing bankruptcy make sense for your situation? Are your debt problems keeping you up at night and causing a lot of stress in your life? Have you thought of filing bankruptcy but can’t decide whether it’s the smart thing to do? When no other means of debt relief are available, filing for bankruptcy may be the only way to get out of debt for most people. The good news is that the old stigma associated with filing bankruptcy no longer really exists and most people who file bankruptcy usually rebuild credit very successfully in only 2-3 years. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you should take the decision to file lightly. Filing bankruptcy is still a very serious decision and is one that must be made with the expert assistance of a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. When done correctly, however, it could be the best decision you ever made to turn a hopeless situation around. There are 2 basic types of bankruptcy for individuals. Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you discharge all

outstanding debts that you can no longer pay with the exception of certain types of debts such as student loans, taxes and child support. The process begins by filing a “petition for relief” with the bankruptcy court. Once the petition is filed, creditors are automatically prohibited from pursuing or continuing any legal action against the debtor or the debtor’s property unless they get permission from the court. Thus, collection calls, lawsuits, wage garnishments, repossessions and foreclosure are stopped immediately. In Chapter 7, secured debts such as mortgages, car loans, and debts for appliances, furniture and jewelry can be kept if your intention is to keep the collateral or security for the debt. If you are no longer interested in keeping the

Villar may face criminal case for accepting DPWH post: poll lawyer MANILA, May 18 (Mabuhay) – An election lawyer on Wednesday warned that reelected Las Piñas Rep. Mark Villar may face a criminal case if he immediately assumes the duties of the public works secretary. “Sa kanyang pagtanggap ng posisyon sa DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) ay baka magkaroon siya ng criminal case sa pagtanggi sa pagtupad sa kanyang tungkulin sa isang posisyon na siya ay nahalal,” election lawyer Romulo Macalintal said. Macalintal quoted Article 234 of the Revised Penal Code, which says, “The penalty of arresto mayor or a fine not exceeding 1,000 pesos, or both, shall be imposed upon any person who, having been elected by popular election to a public office, shall refuse without legal motive to be sworn in or to discharge the duties of said office.” The lawyer said that Villar should first take his oath of office, report at his office at the House of Representatives and then pass a resignation letter.

“Hindi puwede ang diretso kaagad na hindi niya makikita ang kanyang tanggapan ay iiwanan niya kaagad ito,” he explained. Macalintal also cited Section 13, Article VI of the Constitution, which says “No Member of the House of Representatives may hold any other office or employment in the Government, or any subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof, including government-owned or controlled corporations or their subsidiaries, during his term without forfeiting his seat. Neither shall he be appointed to any office which may have been created or the emoluments thereof increased during the term for which he was elected.” “Tingnan natin, noong nanungkulan si Mr. Mark Villar [bilang kongresista], nadagdagan ba ang emoluments of that office where he is now to be appointed?” the lawyer said. Macalintal said that on the issue of delicadeza and the moral side of the appointment, Villar should not have immediately accepted the offer to be secretary of the DPWH.

Incoming PNP chief to wage all-out war vs crime, illegal drugs under Duterte By Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan

MANILA, May 18 (PNA) – The incoming chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) is set to pursue an all-out war against criminality and illegal drugs under the administration of presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte. This was stressed by Chief Superintendent Ronald Marapon de la Rosa, who was picked by Duterte to be the next PNP chief. De La Rosa, a member of Philippine Military Academy Class of 1986 hails from Davao City where he also once served as the chief of police, and partnered with Duterte in crushing criminality in the area. He is known to have led countless major anti-crime operations in the city which included a number of gun battles that left heavily-armed kidnappers, robbers and drug traffickers dead. Dela Rosa is currently the executive officer of the PNP Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine

Development. ”Nagpapasalamat ako. Kahit sino piliin nya, masaya pa rin ako. What’s important is manalo sya bilang Presidente,” De la Rosa said, who was relieved as brigade commander of Reactionary Standby Support Force (RSSF) after he post for expressing support for Duterte and reminded that he will crush those who plan to cheat in the May 9 presidential and national elections on his social media accounts Aside from De la Rosa, Duterte’s other choices for the PNP’s top post were Chief Supt. Ramon Apolinario, officer-in-charge of the Mimaropa Region, and Sr. Supt. Rene Aspera, chief of the PNP-Anti-Kidnapping Group. All three police officials have all worked with the presumptive president as former chief of Davao City Police Office (DCPO). Dela Rosa said that the last time he talked with the incoming President was on May 15 and talk about focus on anti-criminality campaign especially to eradicate the illegal drugs.

collateral (example: a car), you may surrender it to the creditor and owe nothing. The Chapter 7 trustee (the person appointed by the bankruptcy court to sell non-exempt assets) will examine the debtor by asking a few questions and no appearance before the judge is necessary. The examination is usually brief and uneventful. Creditors may show up at the examination but this is usually rare. Most Chapter 7 cases are no-asset cases and the debtor keeps everything including the family home, vehicles, bank accounts, retirement plans, etc. Thus, it is not as difficult or complicated as some people may think. Chapter 13, on the other hand, allows you to pay back creditors, partially or fully, over a 3-5 year period under court supervision. For people who are behind in mortgage payments, filing for Chapter 13 is also a way to stop foreclosure because delinquent mortgage payments can be included in the repayment plan. The debtor’s attorney puts together a Chapter 13 plan based on the debtor’s income and expenses at the time of filing. The plan proposes a payment of a fixed amount based on the debtor’s surplus income and the plan is subject to court approval. Creditors may object to confirmation of the Chapter 13 plan

based on certain grounds but once the Court approves the proposed plan, it becomes final and creditors must accept it, whether they like it or not. Thus, this could be a way for you to pay creditors on your terms instead of being forced to pay more than you can afford. Which chapter is appropriate for your situation will depend on the facts of your case, the nature of your debts and your objective in filing. For this reason, do NOT hire an attorney who is not experienced in handling both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases if you are unsure about which type of bankruptcy to file. If you are struggling with debt problems and would like to know if bankruptcy is advisable for your situation, let us help you understand this process so that you can make an informed decision. For a free consultation, you can call my office at Toll-Free 1-866477-7772. 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 RJB Law Offices at TOLL FREE 1-866-477-7772).

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Disclosure of text messages, e-mails, and Facebook info of a spouse or significant other may constitute domestic violence Domestic violence is abuse perpetrated against a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, a girlfriend, a boyfriend, the mother or father of your child, your child. Family Code Section 6211. Abuse is not limited to the actual infliction of physical injury or assault. Family Code, § 6203(b). A court may issue an order enjoining specific acts of ‘abuse’ (§ 6218, subd. (a)), which are defined as, among other things, behavior that could be enjoined under section 6320. (§ 6203, subd. (d).) Section 6320, in turn, permits a court to enjoin a party from engaging in various types of behavior, including ‘disturbing the peace of the other party.’ (§ 6320, subd. (a).) “[T]he plain meaning of the phrase ‘disturbing the peace of the other party’ in section 6320 may be properly understood as conduct that destroys the mental or emotional calm of the other party.”(In re Marriage of Nadkarni (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 1483, 1497, 93 Cal.Rptr.3d 723 (Nadkarni ).) The phrase includes “destroying the mental or emotional calm of [a former spouse] by accessing, reading and publicly disclosing her confidential e-mails.” (Id. at p. 1498, 93 Cal. Rptr.3d 723.) The expansion of the term “disturbing the peace” to cover accessing, reading, and publicly disclosing electronic communication has profound effect in every divorce and family law case. In Nadkarni, a former wife alleged that her ex-husband had accessed her private e-mail account while she was away on a business trip, then attached copies of the e-mails to documents filed in proceedings regarding custody of their teenaged children. In re Marriage of Nadkarni (2009) 173 Cal. App.4th 1483, 1497, 93 Cal.Rptr.3d 723. She sought a permanent restraining order, but the trial court denied it without a hearing after finding that

the DVPA did not cover situations in which there was no physical harm alleged. The appellate court reversed and remanded the matter to the trial court for a hearing. It held that the definition of abuse under the DVPA is not limited to the infliction of physical injury or assault. Id. at pp. 1498, 1501, 93 Cal.Rptr.3d 723. In Marriage of Evilsizor and Sweeney, husband’’s actions in releasing and threatening to release personal data downloaded from wife’’s cell phone constituted “disturbing the peace of the other party” and thus “abuse” which warranted restraining order. In re Marriage of Evilsizor and Sweeney (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 1416 [189 Cal.Rptr.3d 1], reh’’g denied (June 24, 2015), review denied (Sept. 9, 2015) Phrase ‘disturbing the peace of the other party’ in injunction provision of the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA) includes destroying the mental or emotional calm of a former spouse by accessing, reading and publicly disclosing her confidential e-mails. Cal. Fam. Code § 6320. In re Marriage of Evilsizor and Sweeney (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 1416 [189 Cal.Rptr.3d 1], reh’’g denied (June 24, 2015), review denied (Sept. 9, 2015) Husband’’s actions in releasing and threatening to release personal data downloaded from wife’’s cell phone constituted ‘disturbing the peace of the other party’ and thus ‘abuse’which warranted restraining order under the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (DVPA). Cal. Fam. Code §§ 6218(a), 6300, 6320(a). In re

Marriage of Evilsizor and Sweeney (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 1416 [189 Cal.Rptr.3d 1], reh’’g denied (June 24, 2015), review denied (Sept. 9, 2015) In Evilsizor, Ms. Evilsizor testified that it had been “incredibly incredibly difficult to deal with” the dissemination of her personal information, stating, “I have sleepless nights. I’’m sick to my stomach. My friends are mad at me, embarrassed as if I let him. I didn’’t know he was even doing any of this. My parents are upset, you know. Why did I marry him? I didn’’t know that things were going—I didn’’t know. Yeah. It’’s been incredibly challenging to live with.” She further testified that she had suffered shock and embarrassment and feared for her safety because of the disclosure. Evilsizor also was concerned about Sweeney’’s threats to reveal information to the Internal Revenue Service about “things [she] didn’’t do.” The court concluded in the Evilsizor case that even if Sweeney legally obtained Evilsizor’’s information, an issue left unresolved, it was authorized under the DVPA to enjoin the disclosure or threats of disclosure of the information to protect Evilsizor’’s peace of mind. The court ordered Sweeney be “prohibited from using, delivering, copying, printing or disclosing the messages or content of [Evilsizor’’s] text messages or e-mail messages or notes, or anything else downloaded from her phone or from what has been called the family computer except as otherwise authorized by the court.” Sweeney also was prohibited from trying to access or otherwise interfere with Evilsizor’’s internet-service provider accounts or social-media accounts. Text messages, E-mails, Social media, and other electronic communication has become a common and inseparable part of today’s lifestyle. Accessing, reading, and publicly dis-

closing electronic communication of an ex, spouse, or sgnificant other has profound effect in every divorce and family law case. A finding of domestic violence against a party can affect the rulings on custody and spousal support issues. If your divorce or family law matter involves your ex, spouse, or significant other downloading and disclosing confidential electronic communication, one has to consider taking appropriate action in the case to be protected from conduct which is regarded as abuse under the California domestic violence statute. no more than 14 calendarThe tenantlease orPlease note that this article is not legal advice and is not intended as legal advice. The article is intended to provide only general, non-specific legal information. This article is not intended to cover all the issues related to the topic discussed. The specific facts that apply to your matter may make the outcome different than would be anticipated by you. This article does create any attorney client relationship between you and the Law Offices of Kenneth U. Reyes, APLC. This article is not a solicitation. Attorney Kenneth Ursua Reyes is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He was President of the Philippine American Bar Association. He is a member of both the Family law section and Immigration law section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is a graduate of Southwestern University Law School in Los Angeles and California State University, San Bernardino School of Business Administration. He has extensive CPA experience prior to law practice. LAW OFFICES OF KENNETH REYES, APLC is located at 3699 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 747, Los Angeles, CA, 90010. Tel. (213) 388-1611 or e-mail kureyeslaw@gmail.com. Visit our website at kenreyeslaw.com

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Client seeks relief from $700k commercial lease Client is 52, still young by any standard. He has got it all together. He has no credit card debt or bank debt. He doesn’t own a house but owns a mobile home that he lives in with a fair market value of $45K. He’s pretty happy living in the camper because he can drive it anywhere he wants to when he feels like it. Last week he spent a week in Yosemite enjoying fresh air and nature’s beauty. The week before that, he spent a couple of days hunting rabbits in Arizona with his camper in tow. He still works as a commissioned salesman when he feels like working, grossing about $30K a year. He has a beautiful fiancÊe who loves him for who he is since he doesn’t really have much in his name in this world. So what kinds of financial problem can someone like this have? He made the mistake of acting as a guarantor on a commercial lease for his friend. His friend owns a business, which requires commercial space. The lease on the space is $20K monthly. It’s a five-year lease with three more years to go. His friend’s business was doing well until recently. You know how businesses go. You make money, breakeven or lose money. The first situation is the best. The second situation give you a fighting chance, after all, no money are being lost because the business is able to pay for all of

its expenses. But the last situation sucks. Unless you have deep pockets, losing $10K a month means losing $60K in six months. You know what I mean. This deficit has to be financed by new capital from stockholders or from bank loans. Since you know its losing money, you don’t want your own money at risk, so you apply for bank loans to transfer the risk to the banks. You tell the banks that the situation will change if this happens or that happens. But nothing happens; you just continue to lose money. When push comes to shove, and you see the writing on the wall, you might decide that its time to call it quits and shut down the business. Client is thinking that friend’s business is facing some headwinds that may eventually force his friend to shut it down. If the business is shut down, the commercial lease won’t be paid and guess who is holding the bag for the next three year’s lease of $720K? Fortunately for client he qualifies for a Chapter 7 wipe out of the

$720K commercial lease guaranty. He will keep all his assets, including his mobile home, and his 2015 MB E 320. With this $720K liability out of the way and out of his life, client can become productive again, a beneficiary of the Chapter 7 fresh start. I understand that he plans to start a new life with his beautiful bride as soon as the court discharges his $720K personal guaranty liability. This potential liability for a quarter of a million dollars is what hounds client from the time he wakes up to the end of the day, every day. Now what kind of life is that when you have to worry about getting sued for $720K just because you signed a lousy guaranty to help your friend out? Not the good kind. It’s a bad kind of life and pretty soon, you have to decide if you want to face this problem squarely and get rid of it so you can get back to enjoying your life. God, the one True God, Yahweh, the God of Moses and Israel, of Abraham and Jacob, my God, who sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins, because He loved us so, did not mean for us to live life under the burden of so much debt! Jesus said that He came that we may have life and have life more abundantly! And when I say Jesus Christ, I refer to the one and only Son of the one True God, I mean Jesus Christ, who is true God of true God, consubstantial

with the Father, begotten, not made. Jesus, who came down from heaven, humbled Himself and became man, conceived by the Holy Spirit without human intervention, in the womb of our Blessed Mother Mary, to die for our sins on the cross, so we can have a chance to spend eternity with our God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and our loved ones, in paradise. I refer to our Lord and Savior, our redeemer, our shepherd, the prince of peace, the king of kings, the way, the truth and the light. I will discuss the cases of the seniors in the next article. “Therefore as sin came into the world through one man and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all men sinned‌â€? Romans 5:12 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,

Tax Court orders arrest of director Carlo J. Caparas

IBP, shortlisted judges contest Aquino appointment of 2 Sandigan justices

MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) – The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered the arrest of film director Carlo J. Caparas on a new set of tax evasion cases filed against him by the Department of Justice (DOJ) last month. In two separate orders made public Tuesday, the CTA Second Division issued a warrant of arrest for Caparas for violation of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) specifically Section 255 or willful failure to file his annual income tax return (ITR) for taxable years 2008 and 2009. “After personally examining and evaluating the Information, the documents attached thereto and the records of preliminary investigation, the Court finds probable cause for the issuance of a warrant of arrest against the accused,â€? the Tax Court said. Caparas is required to pay P20,000 for each count of tax evasion cases or P40,000 bail for his temporary liberty. Both orders were signed by Associate Justices Juanito C. CastaĂąeda Jr., Caesar A. Casanova and Amelia

MANILA, May 17 (Mabuhay) – The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to nullify the appointments of two Sandiganbayan justices who are among those selected by President Benigno Aquino III to fill in new posts in the anti-graft court. In its petition, the IBP, which is the national organization of lawyers in the Philippines and the mandatory bar association for Filipino lawyers, said Aquino committed culpable violation of the 1987 Constitution and grave abuse of discretion when he appointed Associate Justices Geraldine Faith Econg and Michael Frederick Musngi. Joining the IBP in the petition were five judges and candidates who were shortlisted for one of the six posts but were not selected. They are: Philip Aguinaldo, Muntinlupa RTC Branch 207; Reynaldo Alhambra, Manila RTC Branch 53; Danilo Cruz, presiding judge of Pasig RTC Branch 152; Benjamin Pozon, presiding judge of Makati RTC Branch 139; and Salvador Timbang, presiding judge of Las PiĂąas RTC Branch 253. The petitioners accused Aquino of violating Section 9, Article VII of the Constitution when he did not appoint anyone from the shortlist submitted by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) for the 16th associate justice post, and instead picked two appointees - Econg and Musngi - from the shortlist for the 21st associate justice post to fill in both the 16th and 21st posts. “To date, no one from the shortlist submitted by the JBC to the Office of the President on 28 October 2015‌ has yet been appointed by President Aquino, who had until 26 January 2016. Hence, there is an obvious continuing violation of the Constitution in this case since,â€? read the petition. The petitioning judges, who were all shortlisted for the 16th Sandiganbayan post, claimed they “suffered direct injuryâ€? when Aquino did not appoint anyone from their batch of shortlisted individuals.

R. Cotangco-Manalastas. The case was filed by the DOJ last April after Justice Undersecretary Wendell L. Go on behalf of the Secretary of Justice reversed the resolution of Prosecutor General Claro Arellano that dismissed the complaint filed by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) against Caparas. Contrary to claims of Caparas that he filed his ITR for 2008 and 2009, the DOJ noted that based on the documents submitted by the BIR, Caparas filed an ITR for 2010. “We believe in the veracity and reliability of the sworn BIR statements and certifications because they have been made and issued by the very government instrumentality that is tasked with the collection of taxes in the regular course of performing its functions,� the DOJ resolution stated. Caparas is already undergoing trial before the Tax Court for failing to file Value Added Tax (VAT) returns for the years 2006 to 2009 where BIR said his liability is P101,819,722.19.(MNS)

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Duterte: I don’t care who hates me

MANILA, May 18 (Mabuhay) – Incoming president Rodrigo Duterte said he would be a “working president” who would pay no mind to criticisms against him. “I have been in politics for 23 years, I’ve learned to accept garbage and divine light from others. Para sa akin, I would just like to be a working president,” Duterte said. Asked on whether he would like to be loved or feared by people, Duterte, without hesitation, said, “I really do not care who hates me.” “Yung criticism, good or bad, true or not, is part of the territory of governance,” he said, even joking that in his years in politics, he was seldom portrayed in good light. “You know very well, that I’ve been in the government in the past 22 years, kailan pa ba ako nagmukhang anghel sa inyo?” Duterte said. However, Duterte, who ruled Davao City with an iron hand for years, said he would respect the opinions of those who are against him, even within the government. “I may disagree [with] what you say but I will defend your right to say it. We are in a democracy,” he said. Meanwhile, he explained his somewhat uncouth manner of presenting himself in the public during the campaign period, saying it was all just strategy. “It was what the people wanted. Would you believe it, at this point, ‘yun yung gusto nila. Kita mo dinagdagan ko pa, it was not even just a casual pagmumura. It was altogether, virulent as I said,” Duterte said. “Pero bakit ako nag-margin ng 7 million, kung bastos ako, nagmumura ako kung bad boy ako? Why? Wala naman maka-explain,” he added.(MNS)

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Aquino on leaving Malacañang: I remained true to my mandate MANILA, May 18 (Mabuhay) – With only 43 days left in office, President Benigno Aquino III said Wednesday that he is stepping down with his head held high as he remained true to his mandate in all the six years of his presidency. “Patapos na nga po ang ating termino. 43 days na lang po ang natitira, bababa na tayo sa puwesto. Sa kabila nito, nakita niyo naman po, tuloy-tuloy lang tayo sa ating trabaho. Sinasagad natin ang bawat pagkakataong makapaglingkod sa ating mga Boss, ang sambayanang Pilipino,” Aquino said. “Ang masasabi ko po, sa darating na ika-30 ng Hunyo, pagpalo ng alas-dose ng tanghali, matiwasay tayong makakababa sa puwesto, makakalingon nang taas-noo sa sambayanang Pilipino, at mata sa matang masasabi: Tumotoo ako sa inyo. Tumupad ako sa mandatong kaloob ng aking mga Boss,” he added. Aquino made the statement during the ceremonial signing of Republic Act 10821 or the Children’s Emergency Relief and Protection Act in Malacañang. The event was attended by his close allies, Senate President Franklin Drilon and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr.

Article VII, Section 4 of the Constitution states that the term of the President shall begin at noon on June 30 and shall end at noon of the same date six years after. President Aquino and his appointees in Malacañang have started packing up, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. earlier said. A Presidential Transition Commission has also been formed for the transition process from the Aquino government to the administration of incoming president Rodrigo Duterte, the incumbent city mayor of Davao. Aquino said he was certain of leaving behind a better Philippines. “Tunay nating maipapamana sa susunod na henerasyon ang isang Pilipinas na di hamak na mas maganda kaysa atin pong dinatnan,” he said. “At nagawa natin ito, dahil nagtulungan tayo, inangat natin ang isa’t isa, at inuna natin ang ating kapwa at bayan, bago ang sariling kapakakan,” the President added. In concluding his speech, Aquino said: “Hanggang sa huli po: Isang karangalan para sa isang Noynoy Aquino ang makapaglingkod sa isang dakilang lahi, sa aking mga Boss, sa inyo, ang sambayanang Pilipino.” (MNS)

Estrada on Lim’s poll protest: ‘He must be dreaming’ MANILA, May 18 (Mabuhay) -- “He must be dreaming,” incumbent Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada said of his rival, former Mayor Alfredo Lim, after the latter has filed an election protest against him. Estrada said the filing of the case against him was “most welcome,” saying he is willing to face the charges and defend himself from baseless accusations hurled at him. “It’s most welcome. I’ve never cheated my whole life as far as election is concerned,” the incumbent mayor said at the Kapihan sa Manila Bay on Wednesday. “I can’t stop him. He (Lim) should feel free to accuse me of anything and file it in court. I’m willing to face all the cases there.” Estrada said his conscience is clear and he has nothing to be afraid of. The incumbent mayor did not also mince words when he hit Lim for refusal to admit

his defeat in the mayoral race in Manila last May 9. “He must be dreaming. Ganyan ang natatalo e, kung ano-ano ang sinasabi, ayaw aminin ang pagkatalo (That’s how losers are, they say a lot of things, they won’t accept defeat),” he said. “But my conscience is very clear. I’ve nothing to be afraid of. I’ve never cheated in my whole life. I’ve been a mayor, senator, vice president, president, I’ve never cheated,” Estrada stressed. He was also unfazed that he won his reelection as Manila Mayor by only a slim margin of more than 2,600 votes. “Basta ang importante nanalo ako (What’s important is that I won) . There’s no substitute for victory whether it’s a big margin (or not),” he added.(MNS)

Duterte to probe why PHL lost Scarborough Shoal MANILA, May 18 (Mabuhay) – Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is not the type to go after political enemies, but said that he will ask Senator Antonio Trillanes IV how China was able to take control of Scarborough Shoal. “Maybe when I sit as President, I am not going to prosecute. I am not up for it actually—going after political enemies. But I would be interested to know why we lost the Scarborough Shoal,” Duterte said referring to Trillanes and his backchannel negotiations with China, which are all approved by President Benigno Aquino III. Trillanes had insisted that the Philippines has not lost the disputed shoal, locally called Panatag and Bajo de Masinloc. Prior to his press conference on Monday, Duterte also told reporters late Sunday night that if he is going to have bilateral talks with China, he will insist that the Scarborough Shoal is part of Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). “You are occupying illegally our territory. I am not asking you to force yourself to believe in it because you won’t anyway, but I will talk to

you under that proposition. Amin iyan. Hindi iyan sa inyo,” he said. “Kung mag-usap tayo, that’s fine. Pero that is my stand,” he added. On Monday, Chinese ambassador Zhao Jianhua paid Duterte a visit at the Clubhouse in Matina Enclaves. After the meeting, the Chinese ambassador told reporters that he is looking forward to strengthening the bilateral relationship of the two nations under Duterte’s administration. During a phone conversation on Tuesday night, Duterte told US President Barack Obama that he is open to have bilateral talks with China if current efforts to resolve the dispute fail. The Philippines is expecting this year a decision on the arbitral case it filed against China before the Netherlands-based Permanent Court of Arbitration. The Philippines is challenging the validity of China’s sprawling territorial claims in the resource-rich waters and sought to clarify the territorial entitlements of certain Chinese-occupied features under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS).(MNS)

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Why Anne Curtis can’t marry Erwan yet It seems Anne Curtis is not feeling pressured even though her closest friends Georgina Wilson, Isabelle Daza and Solenn Heussaff have either settled down or are already engaged. In a Twitter question and answer series, a netizen asked the “It’s Showtime” host when she is planning to get Anne Curtis married. Responding to the query, Curtis said: “Not anytime soon. I just signed a 2 year contract haha” Curtis has been in a long-term relationship with restaurateur and

food blogger Erwan Heussaff. In a previous interview with ABS-CBN News, Curtis said she sees herself walking down the aisle in two to three years. But for now, she is happy with her work. Aside from “It’s Showtime,” Curtis shared to her Twitter followers that she will also be shooting a movie in July. When asked by a netizen if this is the project which she will headline with Maja Salvador, Curtis said: “No. Hindi na muna.” (MNS) Anne Curtis

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Ai Ai delas Alas, Aiko Melendez, Joyce Jimenez and LJ Moreno will be part of the wedding entourage of Rufa Mae Quinto, the sexy comedienne said. Quinto, who got engaged to boyfriend Trev Magallanes in February, said they have decided to hold the wedding in the Philippines. Quinto is set to marry Magallanes in November. “Kaya nga dito ko gagawin para ma-involve ko ang lahat, kasi ito ang buhay ko eh, bakit i-se-secret? Tsaka masaya na makita nila ako na maligayang maligaya na talaga, na lalagay na sa tahimik talaga kasi nasaksihan nila ang ups and downs,” she explained. Rufa Mae Quinto Will she quit showbiz after tying the knot? “Tuloy pa rin naman. Siyempre showbiz na ‘ko eh,” she said. Quinto also said she and Magallanes are not in a rush to have a baby soon. “Mga after one or two years ganyan. Hindi naman agad-agad kasi ayaw ko rin naman i-pressure namin ang sarili namin,” she said. (MNS)

Ana Capri files complaint against ‘sex offender’ Actress Ana Capri filed complaints Tuesday afternoon against a still-unidentified man for allegedly sexually harassing her inside a club in Taguig City last April 3. Capri and her camp are pushing for charges of physical injury, acts of lasciviousness, and slander by deed against one “John Doe,” the placeholder name for the alleged offender. Capri also filed a separate complaint for violation of Presidential Decree No. 1829 or obstruction of justice against one of the security officers

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APO-GLA joins this year’s edition of fashion for a cause Alpha Phi Omega Greater Los Angeles Alumni Association (APO-GLA) has joined the Miss Philippines-USA Organization and Assumption College Alumni Association in holding this year’s edition of “FASHION for a CAUSE”, now on its 6th year. APO-GLA is celebrating its 35th founding anniversary of fostering Leadership, Friendship and Service to the community at large. For this year’s edition of Fashion for a Cause, APO-GLA is raising funds for its project “Books For Tots”, where an elementary school in one of the remote or depressed area in the Philippines will receive funds to purchase school supplies and textbooks for the students, who may not be able to afford to purchase them. Most of the time, students from these schools are forced to share reading materials and other school paraphernalia because of poverty. APO-GLA hopes to provide funding for these children’s educational needs, whose only dream is to go to school to better their lives and those of their families... and

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Two L.A. sheriff’s deputies found guilty of violating civil rights of beaten inmate LOS ANGELES – Two former deputies with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department were found guilty today of violating the civil rights of a mentally ill jail inmate by beating, kicking and pepper spraying the victim after he showed disrespect to a jail employee. Bryan Brunsting, 31, and Jason Branum (also known as Jason Johnson), 35, were each found guilty of three felony counts related to the unprovoked attack on March 22, 2010. The evidence presented during a one-week trial in United States District Court showed that Brunsting and Branum assaulted the victim, who was an inmate at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles. The assault occurred after the inmate mouthed-off to a civilian Sheriff’s Department employee. Brunsting, who was a training officer assigned to a rookie deputy who had just started working at the jail, told his trainee that they were going to “teach [the inmate] him a lesson.” Brunsting, Branum and the rookie deputy brought the victim out of the visiting area and directed him to a locked hallway without any surveillance cameras. Once in the hallway, the inmate realized he was going to be assaulted and began to run. The victim was tackled. Brunsting and Branum then beat the victim with fists, kicked him in the genitals and sprayed him in the eyes with pepper spray. Once other deputies arrived, they instructed the rookie deputy to handcuff the victim before he was led away for medical treatment. After the beating, Brunsting, Branum and the rookie deputy met to coordinate and falsify their stories. The rookie deputy testified that he was told what to say and how to write his report. As prosecutors argued at trial, the reports submitted by Brunsting and the rookie were strikingly similar, and were written to justify

the use of force by falsely claiming that the victim had attempted to punch the rookie. “The civil rights in the Constitution are guaranteed to everyone in the United States, even those who are being held in jail,” said United States Attorney Eileen M. Decker. “A violation of any civil right is a crime against the United States and affects the nation’s entire citizenry, which is why we will tirelessly work to prosecute civil rights violations, especially when they are committed by people who have sworn to uphold the Constitution.” After approximately one hour of deliberations, the jury convicted Brunsting and Branum of conspiracy to violate civil rights, deprivation of civil rights with bodily injury, and falsification of records for preparing reports that tried to justify their use of force against the victim. United States District Judge George W. Wu is scheduled to sentence the two defendants on August 22, at which time they each will face a statutory maximum penalty of 40 years in federal prison. Brunsting still faces civil rights charges in relation to another alleged use-of-force incident on August 20, 2009 at Twin Towers, and he is scheduled to go on trial later this year. It is important to note that Brunsting is only charged in relation to the 2009 incident and is considered to be innocent of these charges until he is proven guilty in court. The case against Brunsting and Branum is the result of an investigation by the FBI, and is one in a series of cases resulting from an investigation into corruption and civil rights abuses at county jail facilities in downtown Los Angeles. As a result of today’s guilty verdicts, 21 current or former members of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department have now been convicted of federal charges.

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PHL Consulate takes part in 12th Santacruzan at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels Los Angeles, 11 May 2016 - The officers and staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles joined the 11th Archdiocesan Filipino Marian Celebration of “Santacruzan” held on 14 May 2016 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. The Most Reverend Archbishop Bernardito C. Auza Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, led the Eucharistic celebration with the

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2017 Subaru Outback and Legacy offer new trim levels with exclusive safety, styling and comfort features Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the 2017 Outback Touring and Legacy Sport trim levels. The models will arrive into retailers later this Summer. 2017 Subaru Outback Touring As the new flagship model, the 2017 Outback Touring features a dark gray grille and 18-in. wheels with dark gray accents and a machined finish. Low-profile roof rails in a silver finish along with lower cladding and Outback badging in chrome accentuate the unique styling of this model. Outback Touring models are available in both the 2.5-liter, 175-hp, 4-cyl and the powerful 3.6-liter, 256-hp, 6-cylinder engines. Brilliant Brown is added to the exterior color options while all Touring interiors feature a new Java Brown perforated leather-trimmed upholstery, door panels, and armrests with contrasting ivory stitching. Refinements including a unique woodgrain interior finish and piano-black switch panel accents complete the signature look. A heated steering wheel is also standard on Touring trim.

Debuting on the 2017 Outback model line, Reverse Automatic Braking helps the driver avoid a possible collision when the vehicle is moving in reverse. The system uses four ultrasonic sonar sensors located in the rear bumper cover and can automatically stop the vehicle. Subaru’s highly-rated EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology along with Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert are standard and are paired with the new High Beam Assist feature. This system works in conjunction with EyeSight to automatically switch the headlights between the high and low settings when an oncoming vehicle is detected. The Touring trim comes standard

with the SUBARU STARLINK 7.0” Multimedia Navigation system featuring voice-activated controls and includes three years of complimentary map updates as well as a 3-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic® and SiriusXM Travel Link® and SiriusXM All Access audio service. Also included is one year of complimentary SUBARU STARLINK Safety Plus package. The service offers SOS Emergency Assistance, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Maintenance Notifications, Monthly Vehicle Health Report, and Diagnostic Alerts. 2017 Subaru Legacy Sport The Subaru Legacy Sport debuts as a 2017 model with exclusive styling features including a dark gray front grille, fog lights with gloss black housings, and newly designed 18-in. sport-styled wheels. Chrome-accented rocker trim and high luster silver-finished turn-signal mirrors further emphasize the sleek look of this new trim level.

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2017 Outback Touring

The Legacy Sport interior highlights include unique two-tone pairing of gray and black cloth upholstery and exclusive blue stitching on the seats, door panels, and steering wheel. Also, a carbon fiber pattern dash and door panel trim are complemented by piano-black door switch panels and steering wheel switches. If you have been desiring to own a new Subaru vehicle, come down to Subaru of Glendale and check out our kababayan Christian Marilla of Subaru of Glendale. So what are you waiting for? Schedule a Test drive on the vehicle of your choice at Subaru of Glendale. Call Christian at 1-855-2301547 and test drive a Subaru vehicle today! Subaru of Glendale is located at 1308 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204.

Penske Mercedez-Benz of West Covina A SoCal Penske Dealership Glendale Mitsubishi’s Pilipino Sales Team Tweet Mendoza, Mark de Leon and Cesar Macandili

Mitsubishi unveils all-new 2017 Mirage G4: A spirited sedan with style, value, agility and connectivity Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has unveiled the allnew 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. A sibling to the well-established and popular Mirage hatchback, the allnew Mirage G4 brings consumers a fresh dose of clean style, environmental consciousness, agility, connectivity, affordability and value. The Mirage G4 goes on sale this spring at Mitsubishi showrooms across the country. “A few years ago we entered the subcompact segment with the Mirage hatchback and its popularity with consumers has grown every year with its combination of top fuel economy, attractive pricing and one of the industry’s best new car warranties. The new Mirage G4 repeats that value equation in a four-door sedan package,” said MMNA executive vice president, Don Swearingen. “The Mirage hatchback and now the Mirage G4 sedan will form a formidable one-two punch in the subcompact segment.” The Mirage G4 will utilize the same powertrain of the 2017 hatchback, a revised 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine. The small displacement engine provides a harmonious blend of lively acceleration and efficiency. The Mirage G4 will be at the top of its class in combined fuel efficiency and C02 emissions. Inside, the Mirage G4’s long wheelbase provides for a spacious interior cabin and trunk. For more information on the various Mitsubishi visit Glendale Mitsubishi at 1235 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA or call our kababayans Tweet Mendoza, Mark de Leon and Cezar Macandili at 888-465-7218. Visit our website at: www. glendalemitsubishi.com.

Mercedes-Benz

Pre-Memorial

YS 72 HOUR 3 DA ONLY

SALE THIS IS ONE SALE YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!

MAY 20TH, 21ST & 22ND

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‘14 MB C250 SPORT 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB C250 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB C250 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB CLA250 4Dr Sedan

Stk: P18107 Mileage: 25,063

Stk: P18279 Mileage: 20,497

Stk: P18098 Mileage: 21,601

Stk: P18137 Mileage: 34,923

$24,998

$25,998

$26,998

$26,998

‘14 MB C250 2Dr Coupe

‘14 MB C250 2Dr Coupe

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

Stk: P18206 Mileage: 19,276

Stk: P18230 Mileage: 26,507

Stk: P18131 Mileage: 35,783

Stk: P18154 Mileage: 29,716

$27,998

$28,998

$31,998

$31,998

‘14 MB GLK350 4Dr Sport Utility

‘14 MB GLK350 4Dr Sport Utility

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

Stk: P18229 Mileage: 10,870

Stk: P18292 Mileage: 19,978

Stk: P18121 Mileage: 20,196

Stk: P18275 Mileage: 28,658

$32,998

$32,998

$33,998

$33,998

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

Stk: P18282 Mileage: 27,017

Stk: P18242 Mileage: 23,805

Stk: P18247 Mileage: 24,769

Stk: P18259 Mileage: 24,511

$33,998

$34,998

$34,998

$34,998

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

‘14 MB E350 4Dr Sedan

‘13 MB CLS550 4Dr Sedan

‘13 MB GL450 4Dr Sport Utility

Stk: P18284 Mileage: 28,594

Stk: P18193 Mileage: 27,924

Stk: P18126 Mileage: 33,421

Stk: P18033 Mileage: 35,531

$34,998

$35,998

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$44,998

$46,998

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“OK kayo dito”

Marcial T. “OK kayo dito!” Sales Consultant

“Tawag na mu!”

MARCIAL T. Sales Consultant

NO PAYMENTS UNTIL JULY 2016

EUGENE C. Senior Sales Consultant

HUGE INVENTORY!!! OF 2015 EVOLUTIONS AND LAST YEAR OF PRODUCTION

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MSRP...$14,015

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NET COST

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%

*

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*

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2016 MITSUBISHI

MSRP...$23,845

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72 MONTHS

UP TO

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%

*

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GALING SA FRIENDLY PRICED PRE-OWNED CARS! TEST-DRIVE NOW! ‘07 TOYOTA COROLLA

‘12 NISSAN VERSA 1.8 HATCHBACK

WAS 10,603 $ $

Stk: C16071A

6,988

‘11 KIA SPORTAGE SUV

WAS 22,988 $ $

Stk: C2682P

13,800 NURSES PROGRAM AVAILABLE!

WAS 9,988

7,988

Stk: C15136A

‘13 TOYOTA COROLLA

‘13 SCION XD HATCHBACK

$

$

WAS 13,988 $ $

Stk: C15190A

10,900

‘13 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT

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WAS 16,800 $

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$

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13,988

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12,988

‘11 HYUNDAI SONATA LTD

WAS $16,999 $ Stk: C2692P

14,800

‘15 MITSUBISHI LANCER ES

WAS $16,900 $ Stk: C2921P

13,800

‘13 MAZDA MAZDA SPD3 TOURING HB

WAS $20,900 $ Stk: C15799A

16,988

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

YES

10100

YES

5YR

YES

ONLY ONLY ONLY 5 YR/60,000 MILES BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY 3/36 3/36 3/36 10 YR/100,000 MILES LTD ONLY ONLY ONLY POWERTRAIN LIMITED 3/36 5/60 5/60 WARRANTY NONE NONE NONE 5 YR/UNLIMITED MILES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE PLUS DESTINATION CHARGE ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. PRICE LISTED AFTER ALL APPLICABLE REBATES SUCH AS CUSTOMER & LOYALTY REBATE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS QUALIFY FOR LOYALTY RABATE. TO QUALIFY CUSTOMER MUST BE A CURRENT MITSUBISHI VEHICLE REGISTERED OWNER. ALL VEHICLES SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE PRICES PLUS GOVERMENT FEES AND ANY DEALER DOCUMENT PREPARATION CHARGE AND EMISSION TESTING CHARGE. ALL FACTORY REBATES IN LIEU OF SPECIAL RATES OFFERED BY MITSUBISHI CREDIT AND SPECIAL RATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY ADVERTISED VEHICLES. SEE DEALER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS. *All special lease are based on Tier 1 Credit through Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America. All payments are plus tax, first payments, license and acquisition fees included in lease.

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Nissan of Mission Hills Out to be the #1 Nissan Dealer in the Nation* Serving the Filipino Com Community for more than 20 years.

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NEW CAR SPECIALS

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VERSA

2016 NISSAN

SENTRA

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8,995

‘10 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2WD I4 AUTO XSPORT

9,250

$

$

Stock#: U4006 | Vin: 020324

Stock#: U43101 | Vin: 100905

‘10 TOYOTA CAMRY I4

12,995

13,995

Stock#: G11521 | Vin: 061008

9,995

$

Stock#: G15361 | Vin: 047939

‘14 TOYOTA YARIS LIFTBACK AUTO L

10,168

$

Stock#: U4345 | Vin: 009055

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$

$

‘08 SCION XB

Stock#: G21421 | Vin: 128756

14,661

$

Stock#: U4442 | Vin: 176936

15,895

$

Stock#: U4418 | Vin: 920596

‘14 NISSAN SENTRA I4 CVT SV

11,290

$

Stock#: U4312 | Vin: 241623

‘15 TOYOTA CAMRY I4 AUTO SE

18,319

$

Stock#: U4419 | Vin: 039437

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

2016 SUBARU

IMPREZA 2.0i

2016 SUBARU

2 LEASE OFFERS

2 LEASE OFFERS

177

$

187

$

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

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

$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Code GFF-13 Offer Expires 05/31/16

Model Code GJF - 11 Offer Expires 05/31/16

FINANCE OFFER 1.49% limited term financing on ALL NEW 2016 Imprezas in stock

2016 SUBARU

Legacy 2.5i

2016 SUBARU

LEASE OFFER

2 LEASE OFFERS

187

207

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

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

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$1,999 Total Due Lease Signing (tax, title, license & doc fees extra) Model Code GAD - 11 Offer Expires 05/31/16

2016 SUBARU

FINANCE OFFER 1.49% limited term financing on ALL NEW 2016 Crosstreks in stock

FORESTER 2.5i

2016 SUBARU

SIGN AND DRIVE

267

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LEGACY 2.5i Limited CVT with Navigation & Eyesight

Limited

$

CROSSTREK 2.0i Premium CVT

Premium CVT

$

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Premium CVT

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PLUS TAX PER MONTH ONTH LEASE/ 0 42 MONTHS/10,000 MILES PER YEAR

277

$

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

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FINANCE OFFER 0% limited term financing on ALL NEW 2016 Foresters in stock

Model Code GFI-21 Offer Expires 05/31/16

FINANCE OFFER 0% limited term financing on ALL NEW 2016 Legacy’s in stock

Model C Code G GAF - 23 Offer Expires 05/31/16

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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 12-31-16 and reside within the promotional area. At participating dealers only. See dealer for program details and eligibility .

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Diamond Honda of Glendale 2016 HR-V Makes Memorial Day Memorable A Pre-Memorial Day Deal

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“Magandang deals ang naghihintay sa inyo. Madali kaming kausap. Tawag na!�

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ALL NEW 2016 Honda Accord LX

NEW 2016 Honda CRV LX

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4 Dr, Automatic

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$119

Lease for only

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$159

$129

per month plus tax at 36 months

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Starting at $13,588. $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.

Starting at $24,645. $4,679 due at lease signing plus destination, tax, title & tags. 36 month lease, 12k miles/ yr. 36 miles with $0.15 per excess mile. No security deposit required. On approved above average credit through American Honda Financial Services.

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2013 Chevrolet Spark

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2014 Kia Soul 92206/E7725126

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26903A/BT002104

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92092A/CA053751

WAS $16,492

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NOW

2013 Honda CR-V 92135/DG704974

WAS $16,494

NOW

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$10,991

NOW

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2014 Ford Focus

2013 Toyota Corolla LE

WAS $14,491

WAS $15,491

92196/EL400320

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92199/DP133439

NOW

$13,991

2015 Honda Accord 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 2013 Honda Odyssey EX-L 26522A/FA130029

WAS $18,494

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WAS $16,491

NOW

$10,291

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WAS $18,494

NOW

$16,994

92203/DB004392

WAS $21,494

NOW

$19,994

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Puente Hills Mitsubishi OUR BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR!

MEMORIAL DAY Weekend Sales Event Bring Us Your Best Offer And

“Tawag na! “

“Hanapin nyo lang po ako.”

MYLA MACABINLAR Filipino Sales

Cell : (626) 498-4970

FREE BBQ SAT 1-4 PM

Filipino Sales

Let Us Show You What We Can Do!

Email : myla@puentehillsmitsubishi.com

Cell : (562) 686 -6384

Email : alexander@puentehillsmitsubishi.com

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1-866-400-1067 www.PuenteHillsMitsubishi.com

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USED CARS

SALE

Over 500 cars to choose from!

Jose Villanueva

Cell: C ll (213) 500 -1260 1260 ‘04 MAZDA RX-8 4DR CPE 6-SPD MANUAL

$

6,495

VIN: JM1FE173940126851 STOCK: X60539

‘07 TOYOTA RAV4 4WD 4DR V6 SPORT (NATL)

$

11,995

VIN: JTMBK32V975023979 STOCK: X60844

‘16 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR SDN AUTO LIMITED PZEV

$

13,777

‘09 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN GX NATURAL GAS VEHICLE AUTOMATIC SEDAN

$

10,995

10,995

$

11,495

‘13 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 4DR SDN MAN GLS

$

11,777

VIN: JTKKUPB43D1039227 STOCK: X60356

VIN: 5NPDH4AE8DH298916 STOCK: X50514

‘07 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4 DR SEDAN

‘14 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR SDN 2.4L AUTO GLS

‘12 SCION TC 2DR HB MAN (NATL)

‘12 TOYOTA COROLLA 4DR SDN AUTO S (NATL)

$

12,495

$

12,646

$

12,995

$

13,495

VIN: WDBUF56X37B096091 STOCK: X60023

VIN: 5NPEB4AC9EH845973 STOCK: X51568

VIN: JTKJF5C78C3027337 STOCK: X60528A

VIN: 2T1BU4EE5CC883743 STOCK: X60883

‘13 NISSAN ROGUE AWD 4DR S

‘09 BMW 328I 4DR SEDAN

‘13 TOYOTA CAMRY 4DR SDN I4 AUTO L (NATL)

‘15 HYUNDAI VELOSTER 3DR CPE AUTO RE:FLEX W/RED INT

$

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‘15 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR SDN 2.4L SE

‘13 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN LX CVT SEDAN

VIN: 5NPE24AF6FH004043 STOCK: X60499

‘13 SCION XD 5DR HB MAN (NATL)

VIN: WBANB33595B116640 STOCK: X60028

VIN: JN8AS5MV3DW648036 STOCK: X60326

15,350

$

‘05 BMW 545I 4DR SEDAN

VIN: 1HGFA46529L000841 STOCK: X60118

VIN: 5NPDH4AE4GH692305 STOCK: X51537

$

“Tawag “ Ta na sa Fi Fil Filipino ili lip ip Department. pa art rtm tme me ent. C ll (323) 547-5394 547 5394 Cell: Hanapin H i nyo lang l po kami! k i! “ Joel Paguio

$

16,995

VIN: 1HGCR2F38DA208449 STOCK: X60769A

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*$

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$

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VIN: WBAPH575X9NL79527 STOCK: X60849

‘13 SCION FR-S 2DR CPE MAN (NATL)

$

17,995

VIN: JF1ZNAA17D2734074 STOCK: X60595

$

14,877

$

14,995

VIN: 4T4BF1FK0DR297776 STOCK: X60569

VIN: KMHTC6AD9FU224213 STOCK: X60824

‘15 SCION TC 2DR HB MAN (NATL)

‘13 LEXUS CT 200H 5DR SDN HYBRID

$

18,495

VIN: JTKJF5C73FJ009974 STOCK: X60572

$

19,777

VIN: JTHKD5BH0D2165116 STOCK: X60525

More than 25 banks are ready to approve!

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

For Car Emergency, Call:

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

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Mercedes-Benz of Encino

Pre-Memorial Day SALES EVENT

Mercedes-Benz 2016

CLA250

LEASE FOR

299

$

+TAX/MO. for 39 MOS.

*MSRP $35,375 at 39 month lease on approved average credit, $3,593 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires May 24, 2016.

Raymond Orosa

ough “Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised lease) through May 24, 2016. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $33,646. Includes destination charge, premium package, becker MAP PILOT® -pre-writing, becker MAP sh due PILOT® and transpotation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $11,661. Cash al. No at signing includes $2,499 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acquisition fee, and first month’s lease payment of $299. Total payments equal $14,955. Subject to credit approval. security deposit required.”

*MSRP $35,825 at 36 month lease on approved average credit, $3,623 plus tax ta and license due at signing. re No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c m per miles on excess mileage. Expires May 24, 2016

Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLA250

qual “Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes Mercedes-Benz dealers through MercedesServic (where applicable to advertised Benz Financial Services 2 2016. Advertised lease rate lease) through May 24, based on a gross capitalized cap cost of $34,726. Includes destination charge, p premium package, and transportation charge. Excludes title title, taxes, registration, license fees, pre and additional options. Total insurance, dealer prep. monthly payments eq equal $11,844. Cash due at signing capit includes $2,499 capitalized cost reduction, $795 acq a ac cquis c uisitiion fee, fee, and and d first fi month’s lease payment of $329. acquisition Total pay Total Tot payme ayymen m ts equal equa equ a $15,138. Subject to credit approval. payments No sec No securi urity ty deposit deposi dep os t rrequired.” e security

LEASE FOR

329

$

+TAX/MO. for 36 MOS.

*MSRP $ $41,125 $41 125 at 39 mont month lease on approved average credit, $4,513 plus tax and license due at signing. No security deposit requir required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess milea mileage. Expires May 24, 2016

Mercedes-Benz 2016 C300

“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Ben Mercedes-Benz dealers through MercedesBenz Financial Services (w (where applicable to advertised lease) through May 24, 20 2016. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $ $39,585. Includes destination charge, premium package package, and transpotation charge. Excludes title, taxes, regis registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additiona additional options. Total monthly payments equal $14,001. Cash due at signing includes $ $3, 359 ca capit pitali a zed cost red $3,359 capitalized reduction, $795 acquisition fee, a fir and an fifirst s mon st on nth’ th’ th h s lleas ease ep a ay month’s lease payment of $359. Total payments equal eq equ all $18 8,155. 15 Sub Subjec jectt to to credit approval. No security $18,155. Subject deposi dep ositt requ rrequired.” equire ed.” d” deposit

LEASE FOR

359

$

+TAX/MO. for 39 MOS.

*MSRP $51 $51,315 315 at 36 mont month lease on approved average credit, $4,563 plus tax and license due at signing. .2 No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c per miles on excess mileage. Expires May 24, 2016

Mercedes-Benz 2016 SLK300

“Available only to qualified customers at participating authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers through MercedesBenz Financial Services (where applicable to advertised bas lease) through May 24, 2016. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized cost of $49,231. Includes destination charge, premium package, and transpotation charge. insuranc Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equal $16,884. Cash due at signing includes $ $3 $3, 3,299 2 ca c apit p ali pit alized zed co c st reduction, $795 acquisition fee, fee $3,299 capitalized cost and d fir fifirst rstt mon rst m o th’s llease ease payment eas e of $469. Total paymen month’s payments equal equ al $20 ,978 978. Sub Su ject tto o credit approval. No security $20,978. Subject deposit required.”

LEASE FOR

469

$

+TAX/MO. for 36 MOS.

*MSRP $58,205 at 36 month lease on approved average credit 293 p signing credit, $5 $5,293 plus tax and license due at signing. req No security deposit required. 10k miles per year with .25c mi per miles on excess mileage. Expires May 24, 2016

Mercedes-Benz 2016 E350

“Available only to qualified qualifi customers at participating dealers through Mercedesauthorized Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-B Benz Financial Services Service (where applicable to advertised lease) through May 24, 2016. Advertised lease rate based on a gross capitalized capit cost of $54,227. Includes destination charge, pre premium package, and transpotation charge. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep. and additional options. Total monthly payments equ equal $17,964. Cash due at signing includes $3,999 capita capitalized cost reduction, $795 ac acq uisiti uis it on n fee, and first firs month’s lease payment of $499. acquisition Tot To T ottal pay aymen m tss equal $22,758. $ Total payments Subject to credit approval. No sec No security deposit de osit required.” dep req

LEASE FOR

499

$

+TAX/MO. for 36 MOS.

818.536.2413

Filipino Sales Email: rorosa@mbencino.com

16721 V t Bl d E i CA 91436 Ventura Blvd. Encino

mbencino.com

Mercedes-Benz M d of Encino

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

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